Oct 11, Issue 73, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley

October 2011 Issue No. 73

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Editors Letter...

September certainly welcomed the

early arrival of Autumn with cool

windy mornings turning into warm

windy days! I love this time of year

with all the new colours outside

however it would have been nice to

have had one last month of ‘summer’.

They say we are heading for a cold

winter with snow again, if so we can

expect snow by November if not

earlier!

Schools are all back and there have been

some changes! Auckley Junior and Infant

school is now an academy and called

Auckley School, one of the first primary

schools in Doncaster to become an

academy. St Wilfrids primary school in

Branton have provided a new garden for

the children to grow their own food etc as

well as a new climbing frame and den in

receptions outside play area. School is so

good these days they want to come home

soon!

Before we know it, it will be half term!

Children in Doncaster break up on 21st

October for one week, Kilham Hall in

Branton, Maze Maize and Walkers

Nurseries in Blaxton have plans for

Halloween that will delight young children.

All the details are in this month’s Arrow.

The deadline for the November issue will

be Wednesday 19th October. The

November issue will be distributed from

Friday 28th October.

Best Wishes

Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937

Email: [email protected]

Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD

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Hayfield School’s 20k challenge The Hayfield School has always done a sponsored

walk to help raise funds to support the students

directly. Last year the money raised was used to

improve the environment of the school. Over the

years, due to a variety of factors, the walk had

become progressively shorter with some students

completing it within two hours. Last year the walk

was changed.

In a return to the original spirit of the event, there

was more challenge and our students were proud

of their achievement on completing the walk. The

walk is over 20 km and will involve the whole day

being given over to this activity.

The route has been carefully planned by Mr

MacIntyre (with assistance from Mr Hand, our

Health and Safety Officer) and comprises of two

smaller routes each starting and ending at the

school. One half of the walk will take place in the

morning, students then return to school for lunch

and complete the second half of the walk in the

afternoon. As ever, our staff will marshal the

route and will be available to provide assistance

and encouragement to the students. All students

have been given sponsor forms and we would be

grateful if you could support them and the school.

Cantley with Branton WI Our August speaker was from the South Yorkshire

operation unit. She spoke about the Police

Helicopter and the interesting work they do.

September 8th was our harvest supper which was

for members only. November 10th we have a talk

on Hypnotherapy, I hope the lady doesn’t put all

our members to sleep! November 15th we are

having a visit to Brigg Garden Centre. Visitors are

welcome to the meetings. Please contact Anne

Oakes 536802 for more details.

On 15 September, Chocolatier, David Stone joins

Finningley WI for a sensational demonstration of

the art of handmade chocolates. Chocolates will

be available to buy on the night. Finningley WI

meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month in

Finningley Village Hall. For further details call Jayne

Sims, President on 01302 772539. Come

along and meet the friends you don't know yet!

Dog fouling Doncaster Council takes this problem very

seriously, and is working hard to improve the

cleanliness of the local area for everyone –

including those responsible dog walkers that clear

up after their dog.

What should dog owners do?

Responsible dog owners do not allow their dogs to

foul public places. Ideally, dogs should be trained

from an early age to 'go at home' in their own

garden before or after a walk, rather than during.

If dog fouling does occur away from home, the

responsible owner will clean up after the dog. Any

suitable plastic bag can be used, or special poop-

scoop bags can be purchased from pet shops,

veterinary surgeries or stores. Dispose of faeces

in a poop-scoop bin or take the bag home. If this

is not possible, as a last resort, double wrap the

faeces in two plastic bags and dispose of in a litter

bin.

How to Poop Scoop

Simply place a bag over the dog mess and lift it

whilst pulling the bag downwards. Or use two

pieces of cardboard to "scoop the poop" and put it

in the bag. Tie a knot in the bag and dispose of it

in a poop-scoop bin or take it home for disposal.

Your hands do not come into contact with the

faeces.

Failing to remove dog fouling immediately is a

criminal offence. Any person caught committing

this offence in Doncaster will receive a £50 Fixed

Penalty Notice (FPN), which could lead to a fine of

up to £1000 in the Magistrates’ Court if the notice

is unpaid. Persistent offenders will not be given the

option of a £50 FPN, as the Council will pursue a

prosecution in court for such behaviour. Please

note, there are exemptions from the legislation for

guide dogs and those people with mobility

problems that do not allow them to be able to

remove their dog’s faeces.

Dog fouling is not only unpleasant and unsightly,

but it also carries harmful bacteria.

To report dog fouling please

contact Doncaster Council on

01302 736000.

To advertise please call 07795 387937 or 01302 534256 5

5th December

6.30pm Finningley

Village Green

round the

Christmas Tree &

The Village Hall

Come and see the

Christmas Lights

switched on then join us

singing carols around

the tree.

Mince pies and mulled

wine at the village hall

after.

Our Halloween party on Sunday the

30th October will be from 3.30 until

6.30 p.m. Entertainment will be by Mr Dan who

promises a fun packed afternoon of games, his all

new punch and Judy show, disco etc. Local boys

and girls, ages 5 to 11 are welcome, numbers will

be limited and by ticket entry only at £1 each. They

will be on sale from the 1st October from

Branton Post Office, Tuesday coffee morning at

Kilham or any Committee member. Fancy dress is

the order of the day and judging of the

best costume will be by a leading Branton citizen!

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded. It should

be great fun and BBQ of sausage and burgers to be

served at 4.30 approximately.

We are lucky to have a new member join us on

the Committee but still have two vacancies.

Where are all you young mums and dads? Fresh

ideas are always welcome.

Zumba dance/exercise is proving to be very

popular and we now have four different ladies

running five different classes - all at various times,

so no excuses ladies!

A Yoga class started on the 19th September and

hopefully this will prove to be a popular new class

in the Hall.

1st November is the second anniversary of Kilham

Hall and our Tuesday coffee club will be having a

small celebration of the event. 15th November is

the A.G.M. meeting and members of the public are

invited.

KILHAM HALL Halloween

Party with

Mr Dan TEA DANCE

Wednesday 9th

November @2.00pm

Finningley Village Hall

Dancing with Afternoon Tea all for only

£3.50

Need transport? No problem

Please call:

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Auckley cyclists John Grace and Keith

Scott are celebrating an epic

achievement of completing the 135

mile Sea to Sea cycle ride in 15 hours.

The C2C starts at Whitehaven in the former coal

mining and industrial lands of West Cumbria,

travels through the stunning scenery of the

northern Lake District and heads into Keswick

before passing through Penrith and the Eden Valley

with its lush valleys and sandstone villages. It then

starts the climb up to Hartside and onto the

unspoilt Northern Pennines – the roof of England.

There then follows a challenging, hilly ride as the

C2C meanders through old lead mining villages,

such as Nenthead and Rookhope, and down into

the Durham Dales before entering the old steel

town of Consett. From here you ride through one

of Britain’s old industrial heartlands to the North

Sea and on to the finish at Sunderland.

Most cyclists take the C2C on over 3 days as there

is plenty to see and also a massive amount of

climbing to be done between Penrith and

Rookhope... to complete this in a day is a fantastic

achievement, John and Keith had already done a 2

day crossing but had set their target on a 1 day

crossing. With the support of Auckley based

Bicycle Buddy, John and Keith achieved their goal

and are planning their next challenge.

Bicycle Buddy Owner Chris Hickson said 'this is a

fantastic achievement, one of which John and Keith

should be very proud. I am immensely pleased that

they asked me to prepare their bikes and support

them on this very challenging ride’.

Another Auckley resident has also be spending

time in the saddle. Chris Harris has just returned

from an inspirational journey that has taken him

the length of the UK. Chris called me to service his

bike before he set off an epic 2000 mile tour of the

UK including doing the Lands End to John O

Groats route in 10 days. Chris was very suppor-

tive of Bicycle Buddy and was very receptive to the

advice I gave him on setting up his bike for this

type of Tour. Having done long tours before Chris

was concerned about the number of punctures he

had had and wanted to avoid them if at all possible.

I advised Chris on replacing his tyres and inner

tubes with a very good quality puncture proof tyre

and tube system ... so I fitted these for him ...and in

2000 miles not one puncture !! A fantastic inspira-

tional achievement Chris well done !

Article by Chris Hickson of Bicycle Buddy

For more details contact Chris on

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John Grace and Keith Scott

Auckley Cyclists Complete

the C2C

Challenge

In 15 hours!


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Emma and Olivia Poole from Auckley

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The girls have already carried out their first

assignments at the NEC in Birmingham and most

recently at the Harrogate National Bridal Fayre

where they modelled a range of evening and

wedding dresses over four days.

The girls will be in London in February next year

modelling the most amazing Holly wood style

dresses by one of the designer’s who designs for

dancing with the stars! The girls will be flown out

to Hawaii next year for their most exciting trip so

far to model a new collection the company are

launching. Their Mum, Carolyn Poole, owner of

Chique Designer Boutique in Armthorpe is thrilled

as she gets to go too!

Carolyn says ‘the girls are so excited about their

future work, they have been asked to do all the

UK exhibitions so will be travelling around the UK

with the Company whenever they are over’.

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Over the past 30 plus years donations

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from a few hundred pounds in two

villages to nearly four thousand

pounds from four villages.

The Community Fundraiser for South & West

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done by Poppy Appeal Organisers to grow the

income isn’t lost when they retire as it would be

a disaster to lose this legacy. Therefore we have

been asked if possible to train a deputy so i am

asking for a volunteer or volunteers to contact

me to find out how the sale of poppies is

organised. I hope there may be ex-service

personal who would be interested or someone

who had a family member like me who received

help from the RBL.

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Annual Toy Sale Saturday 12th

November 2011

at

Auckley Parish Centre

Bring clean toys in good

condition labelled with

name and price

between 9am &

10.30am

20% to Church

Funds

Toys for Sale 11.30am to 2.30pm

Come and buy from a

good selection

for all ages of children.

Money and unsold items can

be collected between

3.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.

Finningley Church

Saturday 8th October 2011

7.00pm

Come and enjoy an evening

extravaganza of scintillating

Comedy & Song

(and a lot more besides)

Tickets £6.00

to includeCheese & Wine available from:

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New Play Equipment A planning application on behalf of the Parish Council has been submitted to DMBC’s Planning

Department in respect of a varied range of play equipment to be sited at Riverside Park. A decision will

expected shortly and if planning permission is granted it is hoped to install the equipment before the

winter.

Poppy Wreath The sum of £100 has been donated to the Royal British Legion This will provide a poppy wreath

for Remembrance Sunday, with the remainder going to support the work of the Legion.

Meeting to Discuss Possible Provision of Bollards Members of Council have met with DMBC Officers to discuss the possibility of installing bollards on

the wide area fronting the shops at Ellers Lane, Auckley. This measure has been discussed as a

result of irresponsible drivers parking their vehicles on the frontage, thus creating a danger to

pedestrians and other motorists.

Hedges Overhanging Footways During the summer months trees and hedges grow with great rapidity, and the Parish Council

regularly receives complaints relating to overhanging branches obstructing footways. It would be

appreciated if residents could please trim back any trees or hedges in their gardens which may be

overhanging adjacent footways.

Auckley Show Once again the Auckley Show proved to be a great success and was well-supported. A tremendous

amount of work goes into the planning and staging of this event and members of the Show

Committee are to be congratulated for their sterling efforts on the day and also for organising the

children’s fishing match and disco. Well done.

Flower Tubs The colourful display of flowers in containers around the village is admired and appreciated by

residents and visitors to the village. Council extends its thanks to members of the Auckley Gardens

and Allotments Association who give up their time to plant, water and maintain the plants. Grateful

thanks are also due to School Lane residents for watering the plants on the triangular grassed area

of Eastfield Lane.

Parish Councillors

Mrs. J. Worthington (Chairperson) [email protected]

Mr. S. Featherstone (Vice Chairman) [email protected]

Mr. I. Butterfield: [email protected]

Mr. J. Fletcher: [email protected]

Mrs. S. Platts: [email protected]

Mr. G. Payne: [email protected]

Mrs. J. Staniforth: [email protected]

Mr. I.Swainston: [email protected]

Mr. G. Warrender: [email protected]

Mrs. M. Caygill (Clerk) [email protected]

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News From Branton St Wilfrid’s Primary School

We are now settled back at school and we look forward to another busy year in school, with

many dates already in the diary for a wide variety of curriculum enhancement opportunities.

Before the Summer holiday members of our School Council had several meetings to plan our

new school garden. They discussed ideas with their class so that all the children could be

involved. Ideas included: raised beds for classes each to have an area for growing, a trellis

for climbing plants, a planted ‘sensory’ area with thought given to colour, scent, touch, sound

(planted grasses etc.) and taste (different herbs).

We are delighted with our new garden area, created by TJ Landscapes

([email protected]/01302 840919). We are very grateful for their advice as to how to

turn our plans into reality, the high standard of the work undertaken and at a good price

too. In the picture Class 6 are enjoying a sketching session and during the course of the

school year all the children will have chance to undertake some gardening activities.

JUBILATE at the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage 2011

In August a large group of last year’s Jubilate children, along with Jubilate members from

previous years, once again took part in the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage, which was led by

Father Stephen Gallagher and Bishop Lindsay Urwin. The theme for the five days was ‘1061

and All That’ – 1061 being the year the original Holy House was built 950 years ago this year.

We camped and cooked as a group amongst 800 other young people from all over the

country. We went to the ‘welcome disco’ on Monday night and on Tuesday night all 800 of us

walked in the dark by candle light from the Catholic Shrine grounds to the Anglican Shrine

grounds – this was very moving. Most of us walked barefoot as pilgrims have always done. On

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Wednesday we took part in the all night Vigil

and Prayer relay after we had shared in the

Late Night Liturgy which again was incredibly

moving, especially Anointing and Laying on of

hands. Most of our group stayed in the Big

Top Worship Marquee all through the night

for this. We loved Wednesday afternoon and

the craft activities and the climbing wall.

Thank you to Father Stephen, Bishop Lindsay

and the Ministry team for all you said to us

and for joining in everything!

Each year in August the older children from

Jubilate take part in this 5 day residential

event and the younger members of Jubilate

take part in a similar event – the Children’s

Pilgrimage – over a weekend in March. We

get a lot out of this – we hope we gave

something back.

We would like to thank the Society of Mary

for once again helping us out financially with

mini-bus costs and everyone who helped us in

any way. The dates for these events this

school year are – Children’s Pilgrimage March

9th – 11th 2012 and Youth Pilgrimage July 30th

– August 3rd 2012. For photographs see

www.walsingham.org.uk and click on ‘photo

gallery’ then ‘Youth Pilgrimage 2011.’

DIAL Day

Doncaster’s Disability Advisory Service

visited school to talk to the children about

what it means to have a disability. Children

learned that you can’t always tell just by

looking at someone if they have a disability

and that there are many aids that can

support people with disabilities.

Children found out there are lots of

disability aids that can help with everyday

tasks like making a cup of tea.

We look forward to sharing more of our

school news next month.

Best Wishes

EA Crayton, Head teacher

Children found out that it is not as

easy as you might think to travel

round in a wheelchair!

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News from Auckley School We hope you had a lovely summer and

enjoyed the holidays.

Academy Status

Auckley Junior, Infant and Nursery School

has changed its name! We are now simply

Auckley School. The school name has

changed due to its new status as an

academy. The school achieved academy

status from the 1st September and rumour

has it we’re the first converter primary

academy school in Doncaster. Converter

academy status is only granted to schools

deemed as good and outstanding so we are

all very excited about our new status. New

signs have been erected at the front of the

school showing the school motto ‘Living,

laughing, learning together.’

Holiday Club

Auckley School Holiday Club had a fantastic

time this summer!! Each week had a theme:

Science, Sports & Olympics, Prehistoric,

Make Me Famous, The Great Outdoors and

Holidays. Our days out included, Magna,

Bowling, Doncaster Museum, Cinema,

Tropical World, and Clifton Park. A great

time was had by all, and if you would like any

information about our Club or the activities

for October Half Term please contact the

school on 01302 770701.

Gardening Club

Our gardening club returned to work this

week to a bumper crop of vegetables from

our school allotment. We have grown onions,

carrots, lettuce, beetroot, courgettes and

marrows. The children also enjoyed planting

up the pots with winter pansies so the

school can remain looking bright and

colourful throughout the winter. A big

thank you to everyone who has helped make

the club a success.

Visiting Author

We have kicked off our new year with a visit

from the author E R Reilly. He came to one

of our assemblies and talked about some of

his books. He explained where he got his

ideas, how he writes and read us extracts of

his work. He tried to encourage us to try

writing our own stories. He was very

interesting and motivating.



Flowers for Someone Special

The Arrow and Petalsflorist would love to send

someone special a bouquet. Also, listen to Trax FM to hear

‘Someone Special’ in the morning!

I would like to nominate my mum Margaret

for ‘someone special’ please. For the past 2 years, she has travelled

over from Sheffield to come and look after my 2 children on her 2 days

off from work, so that I can go to work. She stays with us overnight

and does the school run and looks after my daughter throughout the

day. She has become a 'local' now and has got to know lots of people in

the village! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to my Mum for doing

this and for continuing to do so, we wouldn't be able to do it without

her.

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Spuds!

Judging by the number of spuds on the road near Higgins’

potato processing in Finningley it would appear that harvest is

in full flow. Indeed, by the time this goes to print St Saviour’s

Auckley will have celebrated harvest and Finningley church

won’t be far behind.

But you know, the interesting thing about harvest, is that people have become more and more keen on

celebrating it the further they have got from being the ones who gather in the crops from the fields!

The harvest festival is a festival which most people think goes back into the mists of time. We imagine

joyful peasants accompanying horse drawn carts full of produce back into barns. We imagine the whole

village coming together to celebrate that all has been safely gathered in. Think Larkrise to Candleford

crossed with a Constable painting! And a lot of us, quite probably, think back to harvests that we knew as

a child around our villages and fondly imagine that it was ever thus.

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idea being, and this one does go back into the mists of time, that if you offer God the first bit of the har-

vest, God will be so pleased and delighted by the offer, that you get a bumper crop and get to keep the

rest all to yourself. Good economics. Bad theology!

So harvest is something of a muddle. Yet we still celebrate it, and it’s right that we do because we should

be thankful. Being a thankful person is part of being whole, and I think that everyone has in them a sense

of thankfulness. There is not a culture in the world which does not try to teach its children to be thankful

people. To be thankful is to be human.

So as you eat your chips, baked potato (healthy option), roast potato, crisps, mashed potatoes, potato

salad, creamed potatoes, dauphinoise potatoes, sautéed potatoes, French fries or new potatoes, think of

the harvest because we can be thankful, regardless of our religious beliefs, for the food we eat. However,

as a Christian I am thankful to God for all his provision, love and mercy.

Blessings

Revd. Neil Redeyoff

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Overtaking Continued

Dear readers, Police Advanced Drivers are taught a three-point overtaking method called the overtaking triangle. It

defines the best line to take throughout any overtake manoeuvre and is the safest and quickest way to

pass another vehicle.

In three easy steps you can combine this technique with excellent observation, anticipation and car

control.

The Overtaking Position. Consider selecting a lower gear when your long-range observation indicates

that an overtake may be on. Close in gradually to the vehicle in front until you achieve the ‘Overtaking

position’. Move towards the centre line to maximise your view. If the overtake does not come off, drop

back again and return to a higher gear until the next opportunity arises.

The Take-Off Position. When an overtake opportunity arrives, move carefully and smoothly to the

other side of the road to increase your view before you commit to the manoeuvre. All this takes just a

second for the driver to assess. If everything is clear, accelerate quickly past the vehicle. If conditions are

not right, drop back in behind the vehicle quickly and smoothly.

The Return Position. The final part of the overtake triangle returns you safely back to your side of the

road, completing the manoeuvre. Steer your vehicle to the left-hand side swiftly and smoothly, and in as

straight a line as possible. Take care and use your

mirrors to ensure that you do not cut in too quickly

on the vehicle you have just passed.

Two-Way Roads With three lanes.

Britain’s dangerous three-lane roads have been much

improved with the addition of white line systems,

cross-hatchings and solid white lines. On some roads,

particularly on hills, a solid white line is paired with a

broken white line. This gives the uphill two lanes (so

that slow traffic has a ‘crawler lane’) and faster

downhill traffic just one lane. However, where the

broken white lines are on the side of the single lane,

traffic in this lane is allowed to cross the line for an

overtake where it is safe to do so. While the

markings are clearly defined, you should always take

care and maintain excellent observation on three

lane roads, as other drivers may not have your

appreciation of the system.

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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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

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 Yoga Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.30– 12.30pm 862688

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 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 5.15—6.15pm 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 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 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 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 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 Children’s Art Class Auckley Parish Centre 10-12noon Tony 01302 728239

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

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


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

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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Established 1963

Full workshop

facilities available

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Proprietor

Ivy Cottage 27 Main St., Auckley, DN9 3HT

01302 771839

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