Jul 11, Issue 70, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley

Jul 2011 Issue No. 70

www.arrowpublications.co.uk

Auckley Show

Saturday

13th August

Branton’s

Fun Day Photographs of the event

School News

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Editors Letter...

It was lovely to see Kilham Hall

community centre and the playing

fields buzzing with local people on

Saturday 18th June. This is what the

community centre is there for and to

see it used for such a worthwhile cause

only adds to the pleasure of having

such a facility within Branton. We have

lots of photographs in this months

issue, some of which were sent to me

from locals. Thank you very much.

The Auckley show is warming up for

it’s big day on Saturday 13th August.

Once again, this show seems to go

from strength to strength with good

support from the local community. This

months magazine has a centre page

pullout with the show’s schedule of

events as well as details from Neil

Woodward, the Chairman of the Show

with what we can expect from Auckley

Show 2011!

Don’t forget, you can view all of our

magazines going back to the end of last

year. If you can’t find a number or want

to look at back at an old issue log on to

our website at


The August issue deadline will be Wednesday 13th

July, if anyone would like to submit an article or an

advert, please send it to me by this date.

Best Wishes

Michelle Sidebottom

Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937

Email: [email protected]

Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD


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Branton Fun Day was a great

success and was supported well

by many local people. It was the first

event of it’s kind since Kilham Hall Community

Centre opened. The organisers, Emma Gebbie,

Rachel Laycock and Lyndsey Parry, all live locally

and planned the event together to raise money for

the charities close to their hearts, Parkinsons and

MND (Motor Nuerone Disease).

Their efforts were rewarded with a grand sum

raised of £1632. There were many stalls to browse

around and the Arena

was used to the full

with gymnastics and

Dance Groups. It would

be great to see Branton

Playing fields used for

such events again in the

future. Well done ladies

for all your hard work,

worry and effort!

Fancy A game of Cricket? In

Branton, Cantley and Finningly we have 3 cricket

pitches but no team. I play for a team but as I’m

new, I rarely get a chance to do anything, but I love

the game!

I’m sure there are plenty of amateur cricket

fanatics in our villages but they are either put off by

some of the clubs attitude to new players and the

formalities of the game. I want to start a small 5 a

side cricket tournament for the people of our

villages. I want the event to be families, old and

young a like from ages 10-110!

My captain is always saying that at our level cricket

is dying but I believe that the sport is in fact very

popular but people are being put off by certain

attitudes! So, for all amateur cricket fanatics in our

villages., I am trying to organize weekly (every

Saturday) 5 aside cricket tournament. For the love

of the game for all ages from 10-110 and talents.

For further details write to Tom at

[email protected] or phone him

on 07849039427

Lets get enough together and lets play

cricket”

Finningley WI In June, our meeting was an amusing and

interesting talk by local historian Garry Swann on

the evolution of Doncaster Royal Infirmary. In July,

we delve into the History of Surnames. Finningley

WI meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month in

the Village Hall, call Jayne Sims on 01302 772539

for further details. Come along and meet the

friends you don't know yet !


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

Reported Vandalism, Kilham

Hall, Branton Three fence panels have

been removed and two others damaged on

Monday 13th June at Kilham Hall. The matter has

been reported to the police and the parish council

have also informed the local PCSO to request the

area be visited. If anyone has any information

regarding this incident, please contact the police at

your earliest convenience.

Acknowledgement Jan Clapton would like to take this opportunity to

express deep, sincere, and grateful thanks to

all the friends and neighbours in Branton for their

help, support and kindness following the sudden

and tragic death of husband Phil on 25th May

2011.

Results for the June 2011

Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 166 Claire Mandeville wins £100

2nd No 26 Liz Sapsted wins £20

3rd No 188 Dorothy McNab wins £10

Well done Dorothy second time winner! Numbers

in draw 388. All previous winners can be found on

our web site www.auckleyshow.co.uk

Date for your Diary Auckley Show Saturday

13th August 2011

Auckley Queens Jubilee Alpha

Tote Draw The May winning letters were

X P B there were no winners therefore the prize

money will roll over to June's draw with the prize

money around £500. Anyone wanting to join the

draw contact Pete 771460.

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Branton Funday was a great success. The organisers, Rachel, Emma and Lyndsey raised a grand total

of £1632 which will be split between Parkinson's and MND and would like to thank everyone who helped

raise this money by coming along and supporting the event. Also, they would like to say a special thank

you to the volunteers on the stalls, the stalls who donated some of their profits, all the fantastic busi-

nesses who donated raffle prizes and to Branton football club who did a raffle in the Three Horse Shoes

and donated the proceeds.

Allegro school of dance, Cisco dance school, Doncaster Gymnastic Academy display team and RLC cheer

leading squad did a fantastic job entertaining the crowds in the Arena. There was a great turnout and the

weather was very kind indeed!

Branton Fun Day

Doncaster Gymnastics Academy

Allegro Theatre Dance Academy

Splat the rat


Fun Day Organisers

Emma Gebbie,

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Class 2 Visit to Austerfield Study Centre Class 2 went on a visit to Austerfield Study Centre.

When we got there we learned how to take care of plants. First we learned about parts of a plant,

like the root, stem and leaves. Then we went outside to play “Sam‟s Game” and we made a tree of

children. Some children were the trunk, some were branches, leaves, flowers and roots. The

teachers had to be the bees! Next we went to Christmas Tree Woods and we looked for the robin.

We had a magnifying glass and a magic eye to look at the trees. Finally we had a mini-beast hunt.

We had a brush and spoon so we could catch the mini-beasts and put them in our container. We

looked at them, then ticked them on our list. I enjoyed my day at Austerfield. By Anouk

Jubilate Club News ‘Jubilate‟, our after school worship group have recorded their first ever CD!

The children had a wonderful time and worked very hard, and with the help of a recording

technician have produced a CD containing thirteen of their favourite worship songs. We are selling

copies of the CD for £7.99 and any profits will be shared between the „Rays of Sunshine‟ and the

„Rhys Daniels Trust‟ in memory of Harry, a special little boy at our school. If anyone would like to

buy a copy of 32 enthusiastic children singing their favourite hymns, please send a cheque for

£7.99, made payable to „St Wilfrid‟s School Fund‟ to: Mrs S Dilks, Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E.

Primary School, Valley Drive, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3NB Thank you, on behalf of the children of ‘Jubilate’.

Year 6 Church Visits We have developed a friendship school link with Denaby Main Primary

School. The children in both Year 6 classes have a pen pal partner whom they write to and send

emails. The children have taken part in many joint activities including a talent show, craft day etc.

and in May children showed their pen pals their local area and visited their local church.

The children from

Branton St

Wilfrid‟s C.E.

Primary were shown

the Miners‟ Chapel

by their Denaby

friends. The

winding wheel is an

impressive symbol

of Denaby Main‟s

mining history.

School News from Branton St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School

The altar at Denaby Main Parish Church


Children compared the altar at St Wilfrid‟s Church to the altar at Denaby Main Parish Church.

The altar at Denaby Main Parish Church was crafted by miners in the local community. It repre-

sents a carpenter‟s bench.

Year 4 Visit to Conisbrough Castle At Conisbrough Castle we had lots of fun. First we went

through the Barbican and gatehouse. Next we went in the Bai-

ley, on the grass we smelt

some smelly cubes of

medieval smells. Then we

went into the Keep and

the guide showed us all

the rooms. We went to

the top of Keep.

After lunch we did a

drawing of the Castle.

Finally we did a fun

search of where the

buildings were in the

first place.

By Adam + Matti

Medieval Arms and Ar-

mour For our work about Medieval Castles, Jim (Sir Laugh-a

-lot) and Alan (a bowman) came to talk to us about the

weapons and armour used in Medieval times. They showed

us some weapons and some armour.

Archery In the afternoon we had a go at Archery, a sport

that has developed from the use of medieval weapons.

Class 1 Visit to The Deep As part of our topic about wa-

ter, Class 1 went to The Deep to find out about animals that

live under the water. Our workshop session was called „Lost

at Sea‟ where we had to find out where different creatures

lived. Below is Joshua‟s recount of our school trip:

„Class 1 went to The Deep on the 7th of June. First we went

on the coach. It took a long time. Then we explored The

Deep. I saw a shark. Then we watched a 3D film about a

shark. Then we had our dinner. I had four sandwiches. I

liked it when we went up in the lift. It was a good day.’

Joshua

We all had a great day and enjoyed looking round The Deep.


First a few words about last year and a big thank you on behalf of all

the committee for everyone’s support. Once again we declared the Show a success, a

damp start turned out to be fantastic sunshine by lunchtime, which in turn produced a

record turn out.

All the events were well attended and the evening was a sell out. Entries in the horticultural and produce show were up yet again with some excellent exhibits. We have introduced some new classes for this year. Check out the schedule to see what you will be entering this year.

Web Site www.auckleyshow.co.uk

There are still some out there who are not aware of our web site. We update the site regularly so keep giving us a visit when you are surfing the net. Have you signed in to our guest book yet? If you are interested in a little history, have a look at the poster from 1937 ‘Awkley Village Sports’. Find it on our web site plus the article ‘blast

from the past’ If you have any interesting stories or photographs of Auckley Show / Gala / /Sports days, please

get in touch for inclusion on our web site.

Auckley Show 200+Club This is still going strong and there are numbers available for the monthly draw. Prizes currently stand at £100 for

first £20 for second and £10 for third. It is a great way to support the Show and keep our traditional community event alive. You can find out who has been winning on our web site and for those who do not access the inter-net we thank Michelle at The Branton & Auckley Arrow including Finningley for publishing the winners each

month. Contact any committee member if you wish to take part, or apply online at www.auckleyshow.co.uk

Fishing competition

This will be held at Bank End Fisheries on Tuesday 9th August 2011. Draw for pegs 10am and fish 11am to 3pm. Spectators are welcome. Entries from Mandy 01302 770097

Auckley Show’s got Talent and Disco Everyone welcome, come along to the Marquee 6pm Friday 12th August. Adults £1 children £2 a ticket entries

must be submitted in advance, either by the form on our web site or by contacting Mandy on 01302 770097. The talent show is followed by a children’s disco. Parents are invited to bring their own refreshments and make this a family event. Bar facilities will be available.

Tug of War

The Eagle Child are current holders of the shield, have we any challengers to take it from them? First pull will be

at 3.30pm on the show field with trophies and prizes for the winning team. There will be a gallon of ‘Auckley Show Stopper’ale for each registered team who enters before show day. Contact Chairman 01302 770818 to

register your team. Thanks to the sponsor of the competition ‘The Eagle and Child’ Auckley. Thanks to Brian at the Idle Brewery, West Stockwith the Beer Festival; including our very own ‘Auckley Show Stopper’ ale will be on sale.

Fancy Dress Parade will set off from the village green at 12noon. The Armthorpe Elmfield Band will start the entertainment for the afternoon followed by the kid’s favourite Mr Magic. Also we have vocalist Vinny Deane and

the famous Mark Gauden as Gingerbread Mark. This year the ‘Show Jumping’ will be on the main field. To keep with tradition we have Children’s sports, duck race down the river, displays, classic cars, tractors, rides, refresh-

ments, ice cream and much more.

Craft Marquee

If you would like to promote your business there are still places available in the craft marquee and trade stands on the main field. Application forms can be downloaded from our web site. ‘Car booters’ turn up on the day from 8am £6 a pitch.

Auckley Show Saturday 13th August 2011




Evening Entertainment

The ‘Acoustic Angels’ a six piece top class band, are topping the bill this year, they really are first rate musicians,

of which the lead guitarist has written hits for ‘Take That’, and the saxophonist tours with the Stereophonics. We also have a two course meal

to a very high standard by ‘Occasions of Epworth’. Tickets are available at £20 each can be ordered by contacting Neil

Woodward on 01302 770818 or place your reservation via our web site. As last year we can

expect a sell out, don’t leave it too long before you organise your night out.

Thanks

On behalf of the Committee and the Community we would like to express thanks to the generosity

of Auckley Parish Council who provide free use of the venue and

a cash donation to support us,

those who have donated prizes, organised displays, and friends who have helped out on the day.

I hope to meet you all again at the Auckley Show and don’t forget,

the day event continues to be free admission and free parking.

Tombola Appeal

Our sources of Tombola prizes are drying up, can you help, this fund raiser is popular and

gives another life line to help us break even, please contact 01302 770818 if you can donate.

Regards

Neil Woodward Chairman Auckley Show




We started Gardening Club at

Hayfield Lane Primary School in

September and have had so much

fun!

The garden was created in 2010 from an

overgrown piece of land which wasn’t being used

and now has 9 raised beds for us to grow fruit and

vegetables. We didn’t have many tools so we sent

out an appeal to our parents and were

overwhelmed with all of the wonderful things they

sent in for us! There are 2 representatives from

each class who meet every week to look after the

garden. We started sowing seeds early in Spring

and now our garden is almost full. We are growing

peas, beans, potatoes, courgettes, tomatoes and

lots of other exciting fruit and vegetables.

Everyone is getting involved, with our Caretakers

and Cleaners keeping everything watered in the

holidays. It’s not just the children who are enjoying

the crops; we have had to make a bird-scarer from

old CDs as the pigeons are finding our peas quite

tasty! We are very proud of our lovely garden and

can’t wait to see what will be ready to harvest

next!

News from Hayfield

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Olympic Prelude

Just 12 months from now, in July 2012, we will be witnessing the opening ceremony of the Olympic

Games in London, and I wonder what it will be like...

Synchronised black cab hailing followed by a ‘fly past’ of London Routemaster busses and rounded off with a

London Underground strike? Or, perhaps Boris Johnson and David Beckham singing Land of Hope and Glory

accompanied by the mass bands of the UK brush and comb band?

Of course I jest, but whatever happens at the Olympics in 2012, Great Britain will be at the very centre of

the world’s attention for two weeks or so.

Were you allocated tickets to any events? I discovered that I’d been successful. Imagine my delight when I

found out I had tickets to the 100 meters! Better still, trackside, and for the final!! Of course Vicars

shouldn’t boast, we should be humble, but this is the final of the 100 meters, a once in a life time

opportunity to see the final of the 100 meters...three legged race!!! I think I applied for the wrong games.

Oops!

On a serious note though, one of the aspects of the Olympics that I find encouraging is the apparent unity.

The games bring people from all over the world together, and nationality, race, creed, background, rich,

poor...none of these matter. The differences that at times have divided now bring together, and that has to

be good.

The Olympic Creed, written for a service at the 1908 games, and displayed throughout the games today

reads, "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important

thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought

well."

The Olympics should remind us that we are all members of the human race, made in, I believe, the image

of God. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if the unity we witness for those two weeks, and the sentiment contained

in the Olympic Creed became the norm – right to the end of the human race?

Regardless of your religious outlook, there is a

wonderful moral message contained in the Olympics.

We can all play a part in some way in living that out.

If you believe, then pray too that it might continue.

If you have tickets, then enjoy the event. If you don’t,

then we’re told that there will be a second chance

soon, so have another go.

Finally...can I interest anyone in a ticket for the three

legged race final?

Blessings

Revd. Neil Redeyoff


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

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

Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 5.45—7.15pm 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 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

What’s On In Branton And Auckley?

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 771327

Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Branton 1.40pm 873456

Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Auckley 2.15pm 873456

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 773174

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 Twinkle Toe Tots, Movement to Music Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30-10.15am 07853893917

Mon Computers for Beginners Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00—12noon AFCL 862388

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 10.00-12noon Eddie 537480

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

Tue Street Beat Dance Academy Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.00.6.00pm Kim 07808070300

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

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 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 Computers for Beginners Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 12.30-2.30pm AFCL 862388

Wed Painting & Drawing Starts 13/7/11 enrol 10 –3pm 29/6/11 Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon 819069

Wed Gentle Exercise Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 3.30 771326

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

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 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 9.30-11am 08445 781016

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

Fri BINGO Auckley Parish Centre 7.00—8.30 770714

Fri Mod’ Sequence & Ballroom Dance Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.00-10.30pm Cyril 532497

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

Sat Children’s Art Class Auckley Parish Centre 10-12noon Tony 01302 728239

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811

Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699

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

Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley

What’s On In Finningley? Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact

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

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

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

Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 5.45—7.15pm 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 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

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811

Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699

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

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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

LTJ Plastering Services 07932 491 022

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

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

Business Directory

To advertise your business in the

directory for 12 months

call 01302534256

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

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Jul 11, Issue 70, The Branton & Auckley Arrow