Dec 11, Issue 75, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley

December 2011 Issue No. 75

We Wish All Our Readers a Merry Christmas

Local News

School News

What‘s on at

Christmas

Parish Council

Newsletters

and more...

Guests will be greeted with a glass of fizz and

canapés and will be able to enjoy traditional

Strauss favourites played by the Hall Gate

Orchestra under the baton of maestro

Carey Williams

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Editors Letter...

Yipeee, it‘s my favourite time

of the year again, I can‘t believe

how quickly it has arrived!

In this months Arrow we have listed some must

see events including the ever popular Auckley

Christmas Market. There is also Christmas

Carol singing in Branton, Auckley and Finningley,

a festive favourite for everyone.

Kilham Hall Management Committee arranged a

fantastic Halloween Party hosted by Mr Dan for

the children in the village. The party was a huge

success and on behalf of all the children who

had a thrilling time and their parents,

Thank you... when‘s the next party?

Doncaster Council are again giving out Smart

Water packs, we have the information in this

issue, so please make sure you call them asap to

book your pack. The offer is only available

whilst stocks last and Smart water is such a

powerful deterrent to criminals.

This month, we have lots of information about

what is happening in school. Thank you to all

the parents and teachers who provide us with

this information each month. It‘s lovely to see

what our children are up to in school and see

how things have changed!

Finally, I would like to thank all the Arrow

readers and advertisers for 6 years of support,

The Branton & Auckley Arrow had it‘s 6th

Anniversary with our October issue. Where

does the time go?

The deadline for the January issue will be

December 14th . The January issue will be

distributed between Christmas and New Year.

Merry Christmas

Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937

Email: [email protected]

Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD

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News, News, News, News, News, News...

Kilham Hall Our first Halloween party on Sunday the 30th

October was fabulous! Mr Dan entertained all

50 children who all dressed up for the occasion

and was great. Not sure who enjoyed the party

most, children or adults! Thanks to everyone

who came and supported the event, parents you

should be proud of all your children, they

behaved wonderfully and all so polite. The

Committee members (all grandparents bar one),

were in bed and sleeping by 8pm!

Good news – Debbie who runs the Zumba

Thursday morning group, has agreed to take

over the Tuesday night class 6.30 until 7.30 from

the 3rd January 2012 as Andrea is off on her

worldwide travels. On the same evening Debbie

from 7.30 until 8.30 will start a Pilates group.

Please come and support this new class and if

any further details are required contact Debbie

on 07952756422.

At last! We have a mothers and toddlers group

commencing in the hall (for a five week trial) on

the 11th January 9.30 until 11.30, term time only.

Simone Turner Doncaster 771101 will be in

charge so please come and give her your

support. The Hall is a great place for children

and of course the play park and field adjoin so

all you young mums(and grandparents)bring

your little ones for a morning of play. A great

way to make new friends and another step in

bringing the community spirit to Branton.

Correction from last month – Eddies Art Group

starts at 1.00 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday

afternoons. A warm welcome awaits

newcomers. The Group held a very successful

exhibition of their paintings on Tuesday 3rd

November. These exhibits are held monthly,

superb pictures for sale at very reasonable

prices. Phone Eddie 01302 537480 for further

details.

Don‘t forget Tuesday 13th December special

Christmas Coffee Club 10 a.m. until 12 noon

with Reg and his music.

If you have ideas/suggestions /want to be on the

Committee – Phone 07856221470

Thanks - June

Cheryl Williams from Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Emily

Greenwood who came first in the fancy dress competition.

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ONE TO ONE PILATES WITH

SUZANNE DAVIES MFHT A new class starts at Auckley Parish Hall on

Tuesday 10th January, 2.30-3.30pm.

ONE TO ONE PILATES is designed to improve every day activities, giving you confidence to

enjoy life! This class is a real celebration of using

the body well and being aware of what each part

is for and how it works. We all take our body

for granted and then wonder why it doesn't

work well at times. These classes will give TLC

to the joints and muscles, leaving you feeling

relaxed but energised. Older adults will maintain

mobility and independence at least and will gain

strength and tone in very little time.

Pilates is for all ages and abilities, all conditions

and ailments. Functional exercises are taught so

that Pilates can be done at home every day

doing every day things.

For further details contact Suzanne on 07787158180 the cost of the course is £27.50 for 6 sessions or £6 per class.

New Table Tennis Club at

Hayfield. Why not come along and have a game? There is

no commitment needed so you can attend as

little or as often as your like. We use the Sports Hall at Hayfield School and there are six

table tennis tables. The emphasis is on having a

social game and some fun rather than extreme

competition, although we do have a weekly

competition. We have a wide range of attendees

of all abilities and ages. Anyone is welcome,

regardless of ability.

The cost is £3 per person and runs every

Wednesday at 7pm. Contact Stewart Morley

on 01302 530905 or 0770 3014818

Holy Trinity and St Oswald’s

Church

Finningley

A Year in God’s Acre

2012

All Proceeds to Support Holy Trinity and

St Oswald’s Church, Finningley

The above calendar is now on

sale to support Finningley Church

£4 each Available from Church after Sunday services and

on Wednesday afternoons, 1.30-4.00pm Also from Finningley Post Office during opening

hours

The calendar celebrates our churchyard

through the seasons

Distraction burglaries We would like to inform you, in particular the

elderly community, that there has been a spate

of distraction burglaries around Doncaster,

namely Bentley, Conisborough and Balby, all

claiming to be Water Board employees. These

are taking place between 1400 and 1930

hours. There have also been some reported in

Branton so please be aware and report anything

suspicious to the police.

Its Panto time again! Oh yes it is!

This years FAB[ulous] production is called

Sinner-Ella and will be on at the Parish Church

in Finningley. We will have 2 performances on

Sunday 11th December at 2.30pm and 6.00pm.

Tickets are £2.50 each to include interval

refreshments. They are available from Karen

Robinson on 770607. We look forward to your

company. Oh yes we do!


Results for the October 2011

Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 445 Kay Fletcher wins £100 well done

Kay who won in Jan 2010

2nd No 301 Geoff Gaulkrodger wins £20 well

done Geoff who won August 2009

3rd No 23 Janet Perry wins £10

All previous winners can be found on our web

site www.auckleyshow.co.uk

Cantley with Branton WI We all enjoyed the Harvest Supper of pie and

peas. It was a very social event and everyone

had a chance to chat to new and old friends.

The year races on and Christmas is not that far

away. So in December we have a lady showing

us how to make a gift very special with expert

wrapping of our presents. This event is on

December the 8th. Visitors are welcome.

Contact Anne Oakes 536802. Chris


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‗Carols Round The Tree‘ - Carol singing round the tree will take place at the village green on Tues-

day, 20th December 2011, commencing at 7.00 p.m. The Armthorpe Elmfield Band will accompany the

singing, and Santa will make a visit. A collection will be held in aid of funds to provide a Family Room for

relatives of patients being treated in Doncaster Women‘s Hospital.

Provision of Bus Shelter, Main Street, Auckley - Council is pleased to announce that, weather per-

mitting, work will start on the construction of a stone-built bus shelter during the week commencing 20th

November. A temporary bus stop will be provided further along the road whilst the work is in progress.

Parking Outside School and Ellers Lane Shops - Irresponsible parking continues to be a problem

outside the Auckley School and on the double yellow lines in front of the shops. Enforcement Officers

will be monitoring the situation and tickets will be issued to offenders.

Eagle and Child Public House - Council is to apply to English Heritage for the Eagle and Child to be

made a listed building. We would appreciate any photographs or other memorabilia relating to the build-

ing that members of the public might own which could be copied and used for our application.

Improvements to Hanson Quarry, Hurst Lane - The Hanson management is planning to make im-

provements to the site by moving the machinery further back from the road and providing a wheel wash

in order to reduce the amount of sand being spread on the highway at Hurst Lane.

Auckley Parish Council wishes everyone a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Auckley Parish Council Newsletter December 2011


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Auckley Academy School News

A Visit from Florence Nightingale

Children in Year 2 brought history to life this

term by participating in a Florence Nightin-

gale workshop event. The children had oppor-

tunity to role play the conditions and experi-

ences Florence encountered during her time in

the Crimean War using real life Victorian ar-

tefacts and costumes. This involved cleaning

the ward, preparing a stew, praying and writ-

ing letters home on behalf of the wounded

soldiers. The school hall has never looked so

clean! Fun was had by all.

Harvest Festival

Year 1 and 2 have recently performed a lovely

harvest festival to the parents and school.

This year our thoughts were about bread: how

it is made and where it comes from. Year 2

children read lots of facts about bread and

told the audience how they had made their

own bread whilst Year 1 children acted out

the story of The Little Red Hen. All of the

children performed very well. Many thanks

also to the children who donated gifts for our

harvest display. Year 6 delivered packages to

the senior citizens in the area who were very

pleased. Thank you.

Austerfield Visit

Year 6 have recently visited Austerfield as

part of their science topic – Interdepend-

ence and Adaptation. There the children had

first hand experience in a woodland environ-

ment, such that they were able to under-

stand and appreciate the inter-relationship

of all life and were encouraged to care about

the environment. They enjoyed a woodland

nature walk, games about food chains and

then were thrilled to hold and pet a variety

of animals from giant centipedes and snails to an albino hedgehog. Fun was had by all!

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Halloween Disco

All the children had a lot of fun at the Hal-

loween Disco run by Friends of Auckley

School. They all came dressed in scary cos-

tumes and enjoyed dancing and playing

games. Lots of money was raised for future

projects. Thanks to all those involved. If

you wish to join Friends of Auckley, meet-

ings are held at 7pm on the second Tuesday

of each month. Next meeting in January.

Help the Heroes Day

Auckley School went all out to support the

members of the UK’s armed forces who have

been injured while serving their country in

conflicts around the world. Every child

dressed up in clothing linked to the forces and donated money to help the charity. To make

the day more fun, year 6 set up a gruelling assault course and put the other year groups

through their paces. We’re happy to report that everyone passed the Commando training and

£194 was raised!

A Visit to Eden Camp

On Friday 14th October Year 3 visited Eden Camp, a World War 2 museum situated on the

site of a former prisoner of war camp. On arrival we saw lots of military vehicles including

tanks and planes.

First we went to see a puppet show about famous wartime entertainers. We joined in with

the singing and some people got squirted with water!

Then we visited the different huts. The Blitz which recreated a bomb attack was a favour-

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was a long journey a very

enjoyable day was had by all.

One child even judged it to

be “the best museum in the

world”.


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Finningley CE Primary School ‗Get Bright Day 2011‘

On Friday 11th November Finningley CE celebrated its second annual Get Bright Bike It

day with all our pupils helping raise awareness of how important it is to be seen at

night.

School has been a Bike It school for two years now and under the excellent leadership of our own

Bike It staff champion Miss C Waszak we have trebled the number of pupils who ride to school.

Throughout the year Miss Waszak and her Bike It pupil team work with Sustrans‘ Tom Collister to

deliver cycle safety training for all pupils, help younger pupils off stabilisers and increase children‘s

awareness of how to travel safely.

This has had so many benefits for our school with a reduction in the number of cars around school

and much increased fitness levels for children and, of course, a sense of independence for young

people.

This week we have been encouraging cyclists by

giving daily raffle prizes to all who ride to school,

awarding the brightest bike with a new set of

lights and choosing a class Bright Buddy that

shows off the best of high visibility.

Abbigale in our youngest class is a cracking

example of the thought, effort and enthusiasm

that the pupils and parents have put into the

week.

Next up is our Cycle to Santa competition so

look out for that.

Russ Hall, Head Teacher


Christmas Carol Singing This will take place on Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 6.30 p.m. at Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane

Branton accompanied by the Armthorpe Elmfield Brass Band and attended by children from Branton St

Wilfrid‘s School. Festive refreshments for a small charge will be available and also a raffle.

New Notice Board at Old Cantley A new bespoke notice board is now in place with a small stone planter as it was necessary to remove the

old plant trough to make way for the larger notice board. It is hoped residents of Old Cantley will enjoy

the improved provision of information.

Basket Ball Facilities Arrangements are being made for a basket ball to be installed on the hard standing area adjacent to the

ball wall at the Kilham Lane recreation ground for the enjoyment of young people.

Parking on Pavements Residents are again requested to refrain from parking on pavements in order to keep pedestrians safe by

not obstructing the footpaths.

Dog Control Order – Kilham Lane Recreation Ground As no representations were received regarding the introduction of a Dog Control Order at the above site

the parish council agreed its introduction with effect from 1 November 2011. As a consequence it is an

offence for anyone to allow a dog to enter the site unless any of the exceptions contained within the or-

der apply. A copy of the order can be viewed on the council‘s website or obtained from the Clerk.

DMBC‘s Core Strategy Document The parish council has considered representations relating to a section of the strategy (Policy No. 13) that

relates to the provision of gypsy and traveller sites and has expressed concern that the policy seems to

favour the establishment of sites in areas where other development may be restricted. The council has

also supported DMBC‘s proposal for changes to national planning policy to seek a more equitable distribu-

tion of traveller sites.

Request for Old Photographs of the Parish The parish council‘s website has attracted many favourable comments since its inception and requests

have been received for more old photographs to be added. If anyone has any photographs that would be

of local interest please contact the Clerk.

Cantley With Branton Parish Council

www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk

Winter 2011 Newsletter

Your Parish Councillors Email Address Telephone

Gillian Warrender (Chair) [email protected] 537713

Jennifer Worthington (Vice-Chair) [email protected] 771244

Barbara Fussey [email protected] 536053

Yvonne Butterworth 539476

Brian Cheetham [email protected] 831373

Michelle Sidebottom [email protected] 534256

Neville Williams [email protected] 535057

Clerk to the Council

Julia Staniforth [email protected] 772493

The parish council would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year.

http://www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk/










News From Branton St Wilfrid’s Primary School During the last few weeks we have planned many additional visits out of school and we have invited

many visitors into school as part of our R.E. Curriculum Focus Week, to enrich and enhance our

creative delivery of R.E. throughout school.

Year 6 Visit to Denaby Main Parish Church Last year Class 6 developed a close link with the

Class 6 pupils at Denaby Main Primary School and they planned and enjoyed many joint activities

and projects together. As part of our R.E. Week activities, our new Class 6 pupils were shown

round Denaby Main Primary School and Parish Church by their pen pals.

Year 5 Residential Visit to Walsingham On Wednesday the 2nd of November Class 5 went to

Walsingham and had a brilliant time. First of all we walked the Holy Mile, following the route that

Henry VIII and countless pilgrims have made in the past and reached Walsingham; it was very

exhausting but we made it!

After we had finished the Holy Mile, we walked to our bedrooms and unpacked. Then we looked at

the Stations of the Cross. The Stations of the Cross are pictures of Jesus and tell the story of

how Jesus was crucified on the cross. There were fourteen different stations and they were all

over Walsingham.

Next we had a workshop and role play session about the history of Walsingham and how it was

founded by Lady Richeldis who had three visions about Mary pointing at the house where Jesus

was born. The house was built and is now called England’s Nazareth. After that we made some

pilgrim’s badges to wear around Walsingham. After having a tiring day we all had tea and made our

way to bed.

The next day we had breakfast and we went to mass in the Holy House, we also drank water from

the holy well. Afterwards we went to look at some Tudor buildings and looked at the ruined abbey.

Then we all dressed up and went to a Tudor banquet. Our banquet included pottage and chicken

legs (we were very good and we did not throw our chicken leg bones on the floor as the Tudors

did!) We really enjoyed it and would love to go again!

Class 5 would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped take us to Walsingham, and to the

PCC for their kind contribution towards our visit. By Georgina and Freya


Doncaster Minster On

Thursday 13th October, Classes 3

and 4 visited Doncaster Minster

as part of their R.E. Week work.

Both classes found it an

enjoyable and informative visit.

The children learned about the

special clothes that a priest

wears and some children tried on

the clothes.

They listened to Reverend Jude

tell them about Communion. They

looked at the font where people

are baptised.

The children took part in a quiz

where they had to visit different

parts of the church and find

pieces of information about the

statues, the stained glass

windows, the chapel, the font,

the lectern or the pulpit. Thank

you to Marion and the other

Minster volunteers who made us

feel very welcome and answered

all of our questions.

Samaritan’s Purse-Shoe Box

Appeal Jean Gravett from the

Samaritan’s Purse Charity visited

school as part of our R.E. Week

to talk about the Shoe Box

Appeal. Children and families

were invited to pack a shoe box with gifts and useful items e.g. toothbrush, soap, sweets, crayons,

colouring book/paper, small toy etc. and to cover the shoe box with Christmas wrapping paper. Our

50 boxes have been collected and will be delivered to children in the Crimea, who will have no

other Christmas present this year.

Doncaster Mosque Visit On Wednesday the 2nd of November 2011 Class 5 went to the mosque.

An Imam showed us around the mosque and we looked at the different features, like the minaret.

Then we went inside the mosque and took our shoes off. After that, we went in the main hall. It

was very big and had a beautiful carpet. We also looked at the Arabic books the boys and girls use

to learn about Islam.

Then the Imam told us about the rules of Islam. The first rule is that there is only one god: Allah.

The second rule is that the Prophet Mohammed is the messenger of Allah. Then we went to the

girls’ classroom and the Imam told us about the third rule of Islam, which is that there is a

Judgement Day, where Allah will judge everyone. After that we went back to school. We really

enjoyed our visit and learnt lots! By Benson, Charlie and Tom P


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British Legion Poppy Appeal Every year we

sell poppies and collect contributions for the

British Legion, Year 6 pupils study what life

was like during World War II and we always

observe the two minutes’ silence, as it is so

important for our children to learn about the

sacrifice made by so many in the service of our

country. Many thanks to the Parish Council, who

send us a poppy wreath each year. This is a

focal point for our acts of worship around

Remembrance Day and the wreath is taken to

St Wilfrid’s Church, on behalf of all the

children and staff, for the Remembrance

Sunday Service.

Congratulations to Mrs Dilks Many

congratulations to Mrs Dilks, who leads our

Jubilate worship group with great dedication

and creativity. Mrs Dilks has undertaken many

months of training through the Diocese and at

a wonderful service at Doncaster Minster led

by the Bishop of Sheffield recently, Mrs Dilks

was ordained as a Children’s Minister.

We look forward to sharing more of our school

news next month.

Best Wishes

EA Crayton

Head teacher




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too much is the giving and

receiving of Christmas cards.

However, should you get stuck

with what to say, the internet

has some helpful web sites.

Here is a real example...

“Christmas card messages say something about you. What you decide to write in your Christmas card and then

send out to the masses can bring cheer to your friends and family. Business holiday messages show customers that

you appreciate them and keep you in touch through the holidays.

You may have trouble thinking of the just the right thing to say in your Christmas card. You can use this page and

the links included to give you the Christmas message examples and the inspiration you need to write a great

message. Edit them to your taste before sending them out on your own personal Christmas cards. Your message

will be best when you make it personal.

Try listening to Christmas music to put you in the mood to write your Christmas wishes

Some helpful examples:

"Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and happy holidays."

"May we all show each other the love and patience that we may not deserve this Christmas. This

is the true spirit of Christmas."

"It's easy to get caught up in all the business of Christmas, but I'm wishing you a peaceful

Christmas full of the most important things."

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you be surrounded by all the things that bring

Christmas cheer."

"We hope you are surrounded by beauty and comfort this Christmas season."

"Blessings, love, and peace to you this Christmas."

"Hoping you can feel love, joy, and peace this Christmas season."

"Keep Christmas a time of celebration and love. Don't let Christmas become a chore. Don't let

Christmas bring strife to your home."

You may notice that there was nothing ‗religious‘ in all of that, despite Christ being the reason for

Christmas. I wonder therefore what God would write to you in a Christmas card? Here is what I think:

―I Love You‖

I hope you have a Christ filled Christmas and a peaceful new year.

Revd. Neil Redeyoff

St Saviour's, Auckley &

St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley

http://blakeflannery.hubpages.com/hub/Business-Holiday-Card-Messages-Examples-Of-What-To-Write-In-Corporate-Greeting-Cards

http://www.bestcardmessages.com/christmas-card-messages.html



ONE TO ONE PILATES WITH

SUZANNE DAVIES MFHT STARTS TUESDAY JANUARY 10TH

2.30-3.30PM at Auckley Parish Hall

Educate the body to inspire wellbeing

SUZANNE

DAVIES

07787158180

How to avoid a frosty welcome

A very Merry Christmas to all our readers, Weather conditions will be turning frosty, leaving motorists searching for their ice scrapers. Following

is for drivers seeking to avoid a frosty welcome:

Prepare the vehicle for winter early. Have the anti freeze checked, replace damaged wiper blades, stock

up on de-icer, add a frost inhibitor to the screen wash and buy a window scraper and two cloths: one

to clear condensation and dirt from the inside windows and one to clean lights and exterior windows.

Check that the windscreen wipers are off when leaving the vehicle the night before to avoid damaging

the wiper motor and blades when the engine is started the next day. Use external temperature gauges,

if the vehicle has them. An indicated temperature of 3°C means that extremely slippery conditions are

possible. Remember that ice on the windscreen could mean ice on the carriageway at some points,

especially side roads. Observe other road users reactions to conditions ahead as a pre-warning of what

is to come

Stopping distances will increase in frosty or wet weather. Stay focused, look further ahead than usual

and allow for the extra time needed to stop by increasing the gap ahead. Where the road surface is

likely to be slippery, stay in the highest gear possible to minimise the risk of wheel spin. Consider set-

ting off in second gear, releasing the clutch and accelerating very gently.

If the vehicles front end begins to lose grip, a front wheel skid will begin. Reduce acceleration, consider

disengaging the clutch and steer smoothly. If the vehicle goes into a rear wheel skid, lift off the accelera-

tor, consider de-clutching and steer into the skid.

Always ensure windows, lights and mirrors are

clear of dirt and ice before setting off.

Safe Driving.

If you are interested in the courses that we

offer, you’ll be able to find this information on

the Institute of Advanced Motorists website at

www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 01302 886 276

Safe Driving

Paul Tuke.

Senior Training Observer.

Doncaster Advanced Motorists

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Start Your New Year With a Bang! With a fantastic selection of fireworks

Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley

Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact

Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699

Mon Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) Blaxton Community Hall 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921

Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699

Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00—7.15pm 07787 521700

Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon

Tue Indoor Bowls Blaxton Community Hall 12.30—2pm 771921

Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 6.00-7.30pm 01427 754896

Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073

Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924

Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699

Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737

Wed Zumba Class Blaxton Community Hall 6.45—7.45 07899 980870

Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699

Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800

Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00-7.15pm

Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703

Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon

Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703

Fri Zumba Finningley Village Hall 9.30—10.30am 07899 980870

Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607

What‘s On In Branton And Auckley? Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact

Mon Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405

Mon Weight Watchers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30am 07966 226073

Mon 1st Doncaster Brownies Auckley Parish Centre 5.30 - 7.00 770004

Mon Friendly Society Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 4.00 770097

Mon Line Dancing Auckley Parish Centre 7.30—9.30 817124

Mon Simply Singing Auckley St Saviours Parish Church 10.00-11.30 571874

Mon Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.30—6.30pm &

6.30-7.30pm Vicky 07899980870

Tue Coffee Morning Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-11.30 Sheila 538542

Tue Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 1.30-3.30pm Eddie 537480

Tue Cubs 8 - 10yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 6.15 - 7.45 770838

Tue Street Beat Dance Academy Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.15—6.15pm Kim 07808070300

Tue Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405

Tue Clinical Pilates (from 10/1/12) Auckley Parish Centre 2.30—3.30pm 07787158180

Tue Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068

Tue Ridgeway School of Dance Auckley Parish Centre 4.00 - 8.30 710889

Tue Pilates (from 3rd January) Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30—8.30pm Debbie 07952756422

Tue Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 6.30.7.30pm Andrea 07709175830

Wed Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—11.00 07915 666068

Wed Gentle Exercise Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 3.30 771326

Wed Parent & Toddler Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30—11.30 Simone 771101

Wed Pre-School from 2 years 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405

Wed Beavers 6 - 8yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 7.00 770838

Wed Table Tennis Club Hayfield Community Sports Centre 7pm 530905 / 07703014818

Wed Chunma Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill) Auckley Parish Centre 6.15 - 7.45 868431

Wed Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30—8.30 Kasia 07989828850

Wed Pilates Auckley Parish Centre 8.00—9.00 01427 752548

Thur 91st Rainbows Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 6.30 770727

Thur Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.30 - 9.30 770838

Thur Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405

Thur Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068

Thur Coffee Morning Auckley Parish Centre 10.00—11.30 771525

Thur Slim & Zumba Exercise Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30-10.45am 07952 756422

Thur Soft Play from 12/1/12 Auckley Parish Centre 1-3pm 771101

Thur St John Ambulance, 5-10yrs Auckley Parish Centre 5.30-6.45 535151

Thur St John Ambulance 10—16yrs Auckley parish Centre 7.00—8.30 535151

Fri Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.00 - 9.00 770838

Fri Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405

Fri Music Bugs Auckley Parish Centre 9.30-11.30am 07827 816175

Fri Music bugs Auckley Parish Centre 1.30-2.30pm As above

Fri Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon Eddie 537480

Fri BINGO Auckley Parish Centre 7.00—8.30 770714

Fri Social Dance Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30-10.30pm Cyril 532497

Sat Circuit Training Auckley Parish Centre 9-10am Luke 07709 489311

Sat Talegate Theatre (Drama) Auckley Parish Centre 10.30am 07784 560062

Sun Sunday Club Auckley Parish Centre 11am 770240

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811

Blaxton Community Hall Bookings Contact Kathleen 771921

Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings Contact Beverley 10-4pm Mon -Sat 07856 221470

Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley

What‘s On In Finningley & Blaxton? Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact

Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699

Mon Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) Blaxton Community Hall 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921

Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699

Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00—7.15pm 07787 521700

Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon

Tue Indoor Bowls Blaxton Community Hall 12.30—2pm 771921

Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 6.00-7.30pm 01427 754896

Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073

Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924

Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699

Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737

Wed Zumba Class Blaxton Community Hall 6.45—7.45 07899 980870

Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699

Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800

Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00-7.15pm

Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703

Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon

Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703

Fri Zumba Finningley Village Hall 9.30—10.30am 07899 980870

Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607

2nd Monday in Month Church Friendship Group Finningley Village Hall 1.30-3.30 Mrs Huxtable

Last Monday in Month Doncaster Woodturning Club Finningley Village Hall 6.00-9.00 832224

Monday 16th May 2011 Neighbourhood Watch Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm 770873

3rd Tuesday in Month Finningley Parish Council Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm

3rd Thursday in Month Finningley WI Finningley Village Hall 7.15-9.00 772539

3rd Tuesday in Month Tuesday Club Finningley Village Hall 1.45pm 770992

2nd Wednesday of the month Auckley Parish Council Meeting Auckley Parish Centre 7.10pm 770922

1st Wednesday of the month Branton Parish Council Meeting Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 7.00pm 772493

2nd Thursday of the month Branton WI Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 7.20pm 537493

1st Thursday of the month Auckley WI Auckley Parish Centre 7.15—9.30 772065

Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Branton 1.40pm 873456

Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Auckley 2.15pm 873456

Christmas Events in December Monday 5th at 6.30pm, Carols Around the Tree at Finningley Green followed by

mince pies and mulled wine in the village hall.

Sunday 11th at 2.30pm and 6pm, FAB Parish Panto at St Oswalds in Finningley,

Sinner Ella, Tickets £2.50 and include interval refreshments. Call Karen for tickets 770607.

Tuesday 13th at 4pm till 9pm Auckley Christmas Market.

Wednesday 14th at 6.30pm, Christmas Carol Singing at Kilham Hall, Branton.

Tuesday 20th at 7pm, Carols Around the Tree, Village Green, Auckley


Advice General

Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line 01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General 01302 734444

Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675 Post Office—Finningley 01302 770228

Transco - Gas Leaks 0800 111 999 Post Office - Auckley 01302 770250

Yorkshire Water 0845 124 2424 Post Office - Branton 01302 536053

Care in the Community Robin Hood Airport 01302 801010

Age Concern 0800 009966 Medical

Childline 08001111 Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard 08444 140726

Doncaster Council - Community First 01302736000 Doctor Okleke, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302 770327

NSPCC 0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital 01302 366666

RSPCA 08705555999 NHS Direct 0845 4647

Community

Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Don-

caster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm,

Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year. 01302 369699

Auckley Parish Council 01302 770922 Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd,

Cantley 01302 537611

Branton Parish Council 01302 772493

Safer Neighbourhood Team 01302 385338

Finningley Parish Council 01302 771224

Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton 07856 221470

Auckley Parish Centre 01302 886811

S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency) 0114 272 7202

S Yorkshire Police (non emergency) 0114 2202020

Education

Armthorpe Library 01302 833538

Auckley Primary School 01302 770701

Cantley Library 01302 535614

Doncaster Central Library 01302 734305

Doncaster Council - Education 01302 737222

Doncaster Mobile Library 01302 873456

Finningley C of E Primary School 01302 770330

Hayfield School Comprehensive 01302 770589

Hayfield Lane Primary School 01302 770427

Mcauley Catholic High School 01302 537396

St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School 01302 537344

Leisure

Armthorpe Sports Centre 01302 834268

My Vue Cinema 08712 240240

The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777


Architect

Wright Design 01302 733622

Children‘s Activities

Twinkle Toe Tots, Parent & Tots, Branton 07853893917

Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman

Campsall Cabinets (and joinery) Doncaster

www. Campsallcabinets.co.uk 01302 701801

Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster 01302 770768

Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs. 01302 533663

Funeral Directors

W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302710285

Garages —Car Service & Repair

James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley. 01302 370846

The Car Workshop, Armthorpe 01302 834825

General Convenience Stores

Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302771187

Interior Fitted Furniture

DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe 01302 886790

IT Solutions

It To Go Computer Services

W: www.ittogo.co.uk E:[email protected] 01302 352532

Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd

[email protected] 01302 534449

Medical Health

Chiropodist Health Professions Council

Registered / Home Visit Service.

Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch.

01302534959

Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing

Aid Dispenser 07784123480

Willow Dental Practice

www.thewillowsdentalpractice.co.uk 01427 872106

Business Directory

To advertise your business in the

directory for 12 months

call 01302534256

For care and support

when you need it the

most

Personal service 24 hours a day.

Independant family business.

Established for 90 years.

19 Thorne Road, Bawtry,

Doncaster

01302 710285

Security

Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley 01302623427

Taxis

Auckley Private Hire, Auckley 01302770097

BJ7 Taxis 4,6,7 & 8 seaters, Cantley 01302531277

Takeaway Food

The Amraj, Indian Takeaway, Auckley

www.amraj.biz 01302773311

Emilios Takeaway Pizza, Auckley

www.emilios.biz 01302772004

http://www.ittogo.co.uk


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Documents

Dec 11, Issue 75, The Branton & Auckley Arrow