Mar 11, Issue 67, The Branton & Auckley Arrow

Including Finningley

March 2011 Issue No. 66

www.arrowpublications.co.uk

Local News

Police urge us to be

vigilant against theft.

The New

Spar Auckley

What’s your

school been up

to?

Local Chef

Laurent Berges

2 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements

Editors Letter...

Thursday 5th May is the local

election for Parish and Town

councils. Each village the Arrow covers,

has their own Parish Council and each

councillor sits for a minimum 4 year term.

A councillors role is a voluntary one and

the time committed to the role varies on

the village and individual. Anyone who may

be interested in becoming a councillor can

nominate them self. We have more

information in the Arrow this month if you

are interested in this community role.

The New Spar Auckley, is now fully open

for business,. The store is refreshing and

has a huge variety of services,

congratulations to store owners Amarjit

and Sharan Bhdaal.

With regret, we are not able to deliver The

Arrow in Blaxton. I am aware there are

many readers in Blaxton who would like to

receive a copy and I have spoken to

Finningley Post office who have kindly

agreed to store some magazines for

Blaxton residents. The magazine is out just

before 1st of each month. I will keep you

informed on any changes.

The April issue deadline for articles and

adverts is Wednesday 16th March. The

April issue will be distributed on Fri 25th

March. Thank you to everyone who

continually supports the Arrow.

Best wishes

Michelle Sidebottom

Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937

Email: [email protected]

Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD

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THEATRE NEW MEMBERS

OPEN EVENING SUNDAY 6th MARCH 2011 AT 7.00 PM

At the Theatre on Station Road, Bawtry.

We are looking for new members to join our

theatre group. So whether your interest is in

acting, set building, costume design, sound and

lighting or any other backstage role, we would love

to see you at our open evening.

You are invited to tour the facilities at our theatre,

meet members of the adult and junior theatre

groups and join in a play reading.

NEWS RELEASE FROM SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

Police in Doncaster would like to raise awareness

with the public of security advice in the home and

urge people to be extra vigilant with their

possessions and valuables.

Whilst domestic burglaries in Doncaster have

reduced by 2.5% compared to this time last year,

Police continue to remind residents that they can

still do more to prevent burglaries.

Ensuring all windows and doors are locked even

when in the home, making sure all alarms are

working and set and keeping valuables, such as

computers and mobile phones, out of view will all

assist in preventing burglaries.

People also tend to leave car keys in visible places

in their home; on tables, windowsills and left in

door locks with their house keys. To a burglar, this

is an ideal opportunity and whether they were

looking for car keys or not, they will take them and

the vehicle, so always ensure keys are also kept

out of view.

Detective Inspector Steve Whittaker from the

Priority Crime Team in Doncaster said: ―South

Yorkshire Police take offences of burglary

extremely seriously and we will do everything we

can to prevent and detect burglaries. We all have

our part to play in reducing offences of burglary

and although burglary is decreasing, we are urging

home owners to be more vigilant to assist in

preventing criminal activity.‖

Free crime reduction advice is available for all

residents from the Bawtry & Tickhill Safer

Neighbourhood Team by contacting 01302

385338. Residents may also be eligible to receive a

free SmartWater kit to mark their property and

should contact Doncaster Council on 01302

736000.

Dates for The Community Skip The Community skip days have been organized by

the Cantley/Bessacarr and Bawtry/Tickhill

neighbourhood teams and funded by the local ward

members. The skips are for use by local residents

FOR HOUSEHOLD AND GARDEN WASTE

ONLY there are limitations as to what can be put

into the skips.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED, NO - ASBESTOS,

PLASTERBOARD, FLUORESCENT TUBES,

CANS OF PAINT OR OIL, TYRES, VEHICLE

PARTS, (LPGs) LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS

BOTTLES, FRIDGES OR FREEZERS.

Community Skip Days 9:00hrs until 15:00hrs. Once

the skip is full it will be removed and will not

return even if it is before 15:00hrs.

Only household and garden waste allowed. No

waste to be deposited on site once the skip has

been removed.

Finningley Community skip day Wednesday 02nd

March 2011 on the playing fields car park Lindley

Road Finningley.

Branton Community skip day Monday 7th March

2011 on Valley Drive.

Auckley Community skip day Wednesday 9th

March on the Nisa car park Hayfield Lane.

Blaxton Community skip day Wednesday 23rd

March New Street car park.

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KILHAM HALL, Branton

2011 has started well, with new bookings at the

Hall.

Tuesday 8th February 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. saw the

start of Kims "Street Beat" dance academy. For

girls and boys aged 5 to 12, its an energetic upbeat

modern way to enjoy dance and excercise at the

same time and the music is brilliant! It was

wonderful to see the boys and girls having so much

fun. Ring Kim for further details or pop round on

Tuesday nights and see for yourself what a 'cool'

set of youngsters we have using the Hall facilities.

Simon Cowell watch out - "Branton does have

talent".

Friday night is dance night for the over 21's!

Ballroom, modern and sequence, 7 p.m. until 10.30

p.m. all are very welcome.

Bored during the morning? We now have

computer classes Monday and Wednesday, Art

classes Tuesday and Friday. Coffee Club is Tuesday

with quiz and bingo. If you would like a cheap and

cheerful 'good read' we also have a book stall at

the Coffee Club, which helps raise funds for the

Hall. Come along and see us. Inspect the wonderful

facility that Branton now has for family parties,

celebrations etc that all in the locality can now hire

at very reasonable rates.

COMING SOON 'Zumba' the South American 'fun' while you

exercise new dance craze.

FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION

TELEPHONE OUR BOOKING CLERK ON

07856221470 OR VISIT US ON TUESDAY

MORNINGS BETWEEN 10 A.M. AND 12 NOON.

Thank you to Finningley post

office for all their help with my post while I

was moving house and with redirecting my post.

They were really helpful and kind and made moving

a lot easier as far as the post is concerned. Julie

Carl Ben and Tom Morrell and also from everyone

at Arrow Publications Ltd.

Our ancient right to walk, cycle

and horse ride on Common

Lane at Auckley is under

threat. If we do not object to the Gating

Order that is proposed we will lose this right. A

new law is required to keep the right to walk but

exclude vehicles and for this we need time for new

legislation to be passed by parliament. If you wish

to keep your right please put your objections in

writing to:

Roger Harvey

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Acting Assistant Director of Resources

Legal and Domestic Services

Copley House

Waterdale

Doncaster

By 14/3/2011

Name and Address Supplied

Auckley Parish Council would like to add

that the sole intention of the Gating Order, raised by local farmers with DMBC,was to prevent fly tipping and other unauthorised activities, and to keep the amenity value of the lane for the benefit of those who like to enjoy a walk. The parish council would never support any proposal to prohibit pedestrian access.

The January Auckley Diamond

Jubilee Alpha Tote Draw The winning letters for January were

A J P

There was one winner, Paul Alsop, who

receives £374. Anyone wanting to join

the monthly draw please contact Marilyn or Pete

Cockett on tel: 771460.

Auckley WI We will meet at 7.15 at Auckley Parish Centre on

Thursday March 3rd.

Our speaker will be Ray Myers to tell us about The

Lions and Lion Cubs International and our compe-

tition will be a photo of an aeroplane.

Please feel free to come and join us for the evening.

Joan Woffinden


A TASTE OF EASTER Wednesday 6th April 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Finningley Village Hall.

Come along to our old fashioned Tea Rooms to

enjoy fresh coffee, tea, hot cross buns and a

selection of cakes. There will be a raffle, tombola

and crafts with an Easter theme.

This is a fund raising event for Finningley Parish Church.

Cantley with Branton WI The January meeting was most interesting. Peter

Young spoke on ―Why do we say that‖ explaining

the origins of many sayings. We also held our New

Year lunch at Bawtry Hall. Everyone enjoyed

themselves and the food was excellent. Our next

meeting is on February 10th. The topic is Vesta

Cases. Visitors are welcome. Contact Anne Oakes

536802

Great fun was had by all at the

opening of the new look Spar

Auckley. Gone is the ―small drab shop‖ and

in its place is a vibrant new spacious store, to rival

the very best that Co-op or Tesco Express can

offer. Entering the store you are greeted with a

range of hot food snacks and a wide choice of hot

beverages including fresh bean to cup coffee of

restaurant quality. The store now also boasts a

range of freshly baked in-store bread as well as a

wider range of fresh meats & produce. ―Our aim

was to give our local community a wider range of

products and services, and with our bigger store I

think we‘ve achieved that‖ says Amarjit Bhdaal, the

store owner. ―We have always aimed to provide

an exceptional customer service, which is why last

year we introduced a free to use cash machine. So,

if anyone has any thoughts on how we can improve

our services even further, then please feel free to

speak to either Sharan or myself‖.

The store was opened by Harry Watkin, the

winner of a colouring competition organised by

Sharan Bhdaal. Sharan invited pupils of the local

primary schools to take part. Mr Magic was also on

hand to entertain kids of all ages, as well as Kate

Edge who was kept busy all afternoon face painting.

Sharan & Amarjit are trying to raise money for

Blue Bell Hospice and the Auckley Scouts and are

Results for the January 2011

Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 450 Denise Cowley wins £100

2nd No 670 Michelle Harrison wins £20

3rd No 635 Barbara Pilsworth wins £10

Results for the February 2011

Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 625 Margaret Stockdale wins £100

2nd No 503 Keith Addy wins £20

3rd No 365 Kev and Sharon Mills wins £10

All previous winners can be found on our web site

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Fairtrade Fortnight Event Organised by Doncaster Methodist Circuit at

Auckley Parish Centre on Thursday 10th

March between 10.00am and 4.30pm.

Sale of fair-trade goods including food, sweets,

confectionery, tea, coffee, crafts, paper products

and jewellery. Refreshments—donations to

Traidcraft Exchange.

selling raffle tickets in store, with the top prize

being a return flight for two to Tenerife, as well as

a vast array of other prizes. The draw date is

Saturday the 26th February at 1pm so make sure

you buy lots of tickets before then!

Harry Watkin cuts ribbon with Amarjit & Sharan Bhdaal.

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YWP’s Neville Williams and store owner Sharan Bhdaal with prize winner Harry Watkin from Auckley J & I School who

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2011/12 Annual Precept After careful consideration the parish council determined that the annual precept for

2011/12 is unchanged at £24k in view of the current economic climate.

Revisions to the 91 and 391 Bus Services Recently members of the parish council met with councillors in neighbouring villages at

which representatives of SYPTE and First Buses were present. We discussed concerns

regarding late and, in some cases, non arrival of buses. However, with effect from 31

January a revised timetable has been implemented and all parties hope these changes will

lead to an improved service for residents.

Dog Fouling Residents are asked to please keep the parish pavements clean and in particular Kilham

Lane by ensuring any dog fouling is disposed of in the dog litter bins. Anyone witnessing

owners allowing their dogs to foul should let the parish council or Doncaster Council

know (tel. Doncaster 736000), with details of time, date etc. The parish council will

prosecute where appropriate.

Cantley Library We are aware that many residents of the parish use the facilities at Cantley Library.

At our meeting in January we discussed this issue and wrote to the Mayor of Doncaster

expressing concern on the proposed closure. Ultimately it was decided by Doncaster

Council to take Cantley Library and another in the Borough off the list for closure and we

are grateful for this decision.

Detecting Speeding Vehicles

The Safer Neighbourhood Team will be operating the speed detection equipment in and

around the parish particularly on Doncaster Road and Whiphill Top Lane in order to en-

sure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Election of Parish Councillors The four year term of office of the current members of the council comes to an end on 5

May 2011. Doncaster Council will be displaying relevant notices in the near future.

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needs Striving to improve quality of life in

the parish. The Parish Council is made up of a number of councillors who meet monthly to make decisions on the work and direction of the council. The best way to see what happens at a meeting is to attend one.

If you are interested in finding out more information on being a councillor please visit www.nalc.gov.uk or contact your Parish Council Clerk, contact numbers can be found in the back of the Arrow for all local Clerks or visit www.doncaster.gov.uk and search for parish councils. Close of nominations is no later than noon on Mon 4th April 2011. All nominations must be on the electoral register and over

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After the school building development work over the Summer holiday, our next job was to

look at new gym equipment. We are very lucky to have such a supportive Parent Teacher

Association who organise enjoyable events that also raise additional funds for the school.

The PTA have funded our new gym equipment which has greatly enhanced children‟s

enjoyment of gym lessons.

Healthy Schools Success

We are pleased to share that our school has been awarded the Healthy Schools Award for

the third time. Schools who hold this national award have to re-apply every two years.

External assessors evaluate the school‟s work in supporting children to develop a healthy

lifestyle through PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education), PE, Healthy Eating and

Emotional Health and Well-Being (looking at pupil voice in school through School Council, the

school‟s pastoral care for children etc.)

Football Success

For the recent pyramid schools‟ football tournament we had two teams, Branton Stripes and

Branton Maroons.

In our first match Branton Stripes scored first. The scorer was Adam. In the second half

Branton Stripes got a penalty. Matti scored! That made the score 2-0. In our second match

we drew 0-0. Our third match went to a penalty shoot out, which we lost 2-3. In our last

match Cameron dribbled round the defenders and scored in the bottom left hand corner

with his left foot and made it 2-0. Branton Stripes won the Year 4 Pyramid Football

Tournament! By Ishan and Matti

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School News


Eco Friends

Our Eco Friends group, with elected members

from each class, have been meeting since the

Autumn term. They consider how to make our

school green and how to encourage children to be

environmentally aware.

Emily, Becky and Vanessa represented our school

at Doncaster‟s first Eco Pupil Conference at the

Mansion House on 14th February. They led a

brilliant power point presentation on the work

that our Eco friends group has led so far to the

rest of the schools who attended. This was a very

interesting day, with schools sharing good

practice and presentations from local nature reserves etc. so our Eco Friends group now

have even more good ideas for their future projects!

‘Astrosphere Visit’ for Classes 5 and 6

On the 9th February 2011, Steve Ibbotson came with his Astrosphere to talk to Class 5 and

Class 6 about space and the solar system. Steve told us a lot space and our solar system. We

found out about how the solar system was formed, and the order of the planets. Steve

asked us lots of questions, like: how many seconds there are in a year? Can you work it out?

(the answer is at the bottom of the article). We also learned about the stars. When Steve

talked about the stars, he switched off the lights and we could see pictures of the

different star signs and constellations around the dome. Then he took the pictures off and

projected an image of the stars that we can see at night onto the dome! It was just like

looking at the night sky.

Next we saw footage of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, who were the first men to go on

the moon, and found out about people who go on holiday to space. Class 5 and 6 really

enjoyed their time in the Astrosphere.

„The thing I enjoyed the most was looking at the constellations,‟ said Doug in Class 5. Alice

in Class 5 thought that the best

thing was when Steve told us all

about the dwarf planets, whilst

Bethany in Class 6 thought that

watching the video about how the

sun was born was the best part.

Everyone in Class 5 and 6 thought

the Astrosphere was out of this

world, and would like to thank Mr

Ibbotson and the teachers who

arranged it.

Answer: There are 12 seconds in a year (the 2nd January, 2nd February, 2nd March….)!


Indian Dance and Drumming session for Class 4

Two weeks ago we had a gentleman visit Class 4 called Mr

Singh. He came in to teach us some Indian drumming.

First of all he showed us two small drums called Tabla,

they were made out of goat skin. They were from the

classical part of India. There was also a bigger drum

called the Dholl that was very loud!!!

After that we did a dance called the Bangra. We prac-

tised little bits of the dance at a time then we put it all

together. The dance was really good but it was also very

fast and made us all very tired! Mrs Crayton thought we

were very good at it! The dance had a lot of interesting

moves but we liked them. We thought it was really fun.

The dance had some different names like basketball or

turning the taps on.

At the end we were really tired so Mr Singh showed us

some magic; it was great when he did the magic because

it was very very fast. We had a really good morning!!! By Freya and Alice T (Class 4)

The Great Fire of London

Class 2 have been studying The Great Fire of London. Recently we had a visit from Sir Wil-

liam Petty, a friend of Samuel Pepys. He told us all about the fire, how it spread and how it

was extinguished. Class 2 wrote about their day.

“Yesterday a visitor came into our classroom. His name was Sir William Petty. Firstly we

looked at a map and he showed us his house, Samuel Pepys‟ house and lots of different

houses in London. There was a big river called the River Thames. After that he told us how

the fire started. It started in a baker‟s shop in Pudding Lane. When everyone was in bed, a

spark jumped out of the oven and set the house on fire.” By Evie

“The fire started on Sunday 2nd September 1666. People dug holes in their gardens to bury

their precious things and Samuel Pepys buried his navy papers, Parmesan cheese and his best

wine. King Charles helped to put the fire out. They pulled houses down and blew houses up to

leave gaps. In class we made bucket chains to

put the fire out. In the afternoon we mad a

map of the new London for Sir William Petty.”

By Emily C

We hope you have enjoyed reading some of

our school news from the last month.

Best Wishes E.A. Crayton

Head teacher


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News from Auckley Junior, Infant and

Nursery School

Spring is fast approaching and

hopefully the warmer days are

getting closer. We have been very

busy with lots of exciting learning

this term.

African Project

At Auckley School we are

initiating „Creative Friday‟s‟ where

children explore the curriculum

and their learning in a challenging,

fun, child-led way. This terms

project is Africa. Year 1 and 2s theme is „The Art of Africa‟; Year 3 and 4s theme is „An

African Road Trip‟ and Year 5 and 6s theme is „Speak Out for Africa‟. The whole school has

linked with an African orphanage in Kenya and are currently developing innovative and

creative ways of raising money to help fund the future development of the orphanage.

Year 1 and 2 – African Jewellery

As part of the African project Year 1 and 2 children decided

that they wanted to explore making African jewellery in order to sell within the community

to help raise funds for the Kenyan orphanage.

Year 2 created some

amazing jewellery with

wire, suede and beads

whilst Year 1s

wonderful jewellery

was made using papier-

mâché. We‟ve never

seen the parents

looking so dazzling

in their new

adornments!

Year 1 and 2 are now

working on African

Tinga-Tinga sculptures

– their creativeness

holds no bounds!


Athletics

Congratulations to our team of Year 5 and 6

athletes who won the indoor athletics

competition for the Hayfield Pyramid. They

went on to compete in the Doncaster Athletics

Championships at the Dome where they came

4th in the whole authority. It is a pleasure to

see so many of our gifted and talented

athletes excelling.

Doncaster Mayor Visits Auckley

Mayor Peter Davis accompanied by Councillor

Milner recently attended our school to

congratulate some of our Year 6 children

following their involvement in the Doncaster

Holocaust memorial service. The children

confidently gave readings within the service and were a credit to the school.

Earlier on this year all the children worked on their drama productions for community

members.

Red Riding Hood

Key Stage 2 children performed their hilarious pantomime to friends, grandparents and

parents. It certainly was Red Riding Hood with a difference complete with “ hoola hoola”

girls (sorry boys!!) and a very outspoken Red Riding Hood.

Key Stage 1 and Foundation school productions

Key Stage 1 and foundation stage children also performed earlier on this year It was

amazing to see such

confidence from even

our smallest children

who certainly performed

for all with great “flair”

As usual it was lovely to

see so many community

members in school and

thanks for the many

positive comments and

messages we received.

Many Thanks

Maggie Evans

(Head teacher)


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FREE Underlay on all carpets and

laminate orders taken before

February 28th 2011

01302 812198




Tiling

The Workbench Joinery & Building Services

Established 1963

3 Months Winter Insulation Offer

Roof Insulation laid £13.00 per roll

100mm & 170mm

01302 771839 07966 178639

www.joinersdoncaster.co.uk


Doncaster Road, Branton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3LT

Telephone 01302 537614 Fax: 01302 532070

Flair Insurance Services Authorised & Regulated by the Financial

services Authority

Private Car, Van, Motorcycle, Motor traders,

Fleet & Taxi insurance,

Household, Property Owners,

Travel Insurance & Commercial Insurance

Competitive premiums with a friendly service and ample free parking.

If you would like any further information please

do not hesitate to contact Terry.


10am-2pm

Private, Modern, Classic & Sports cars. Light Commercials and Fleet Maintenance

Unit 3, Ash-Holt Industrial Park,

Blaxton Doncaster DN9 3NT

Tel: 01302 772668 Mob: 07940 592648

Est. 1973

HIGH CLASS DECORATORS


Driving Hazards

Doncaster Advanced Motorists

Dear readers, A hazard is anything that contains an element of potential danger. That includes junctions, roundabouts,

hillcrests and bends, as well as the position and movement of other road users and even the weather.

Imagine combining all six of these elements in one scenario and you have a massive potential for danger.

To an Advanced Driver, any junction, say a roundabout, traffic lights or a left or right turn, is a hazard, not

just a child running into the street, a blind bend or an accident black spot. This means that it is essential

for you to position your vehicle correctly when dealing with them, giving you that one essential safety

‗ingredient‘ sufficient time to react.

To minimise your chances of being affected by other peoples mistakes or adverse driving conditions you

must take a planned and systematic approach to your driving.

What is Commentary Driving:

Commentary driving- describing aloud everything you see, think and do whilst driving- is a great way to

hone your driving technique. On a busy road or in an urban environment you‘ll often find there is so much

going on that you can‘t describe it all quickly enough – you simply can‘t keep up verbally.

This proves how many thought processes a vigilant driver goes through on an everyday drive. Commen-

taries illustrate how much you are really seeing and the level of thinking involved, not just your actions.

Driving Plans: The three simple questions.

What can be seen? Plan your drive on what you can see ahead, to the rear, and all around you.

What cannot be seen? Remember that danger can exist on every hidden section of the road

What might reasonably be expected to happen? Keep a look-out for clues to dangers that may lay ahead,

eg: Junction warning signs give early notice that a driver may be waiting to pull out ahead.

Dustbins outside houses on a twisty road mean that there could be a stationary dustbin lorry around the

next bend.

Loose hedge clippings or straw on a country road, warn that there could be a slow moving tractor or

combine harvester round the next bend.

Don‘t follow buses to closely or you may get stuck behind them when they pull up at the next stop. Drop

back a little and keep a lookout for

the next stop, as it provides advanced

warning of an opportunity to pass.

Prioritise hazards in order of impor-

tance. Deal with each one accord-

ingly.

With these potential hazards in mind

drive within the limits of what you

can see, never assume anything and

plan for danger to emerge from ob-

scured areas.

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: 020 8996 9600

Safe Driving,

Paul Tuke,

Doncaster Advanced Motorists.

http://www.iam.org.uk/


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Rendering

L.T.J Plastering Services

Also Kitchen Fitting & Tiling

Tel: 01302 370347

Mob: 0788 2578863

A Clean and Friendly Service!

Free Estimates, Phone Dave

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

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St Saviours, Auckley St Oswald’s &

Holy Trinity, Finningley

Baldness vs Computers!

If you know me, then it‘s clear to see that I‘m folically challenged, or that being so tall I‘ve simply

begun to grow through my hair! The simple fact is I‘m a little thin on top. But let‘s put that to one

side for the moment.

This last month I‘ve had a bit of a disagreement with a financial institution. You see they didn‘t be-

lieve that I lived at the Rectory in Finningley. Why, because the computer said so! And of course, if

the computer said so, then it must be true. (You may be picking up a little sarcasm or cynicism

here.) Apparently, I‘m registered on the electoral roll as ‘Mr’, however, the form I completed re-

quired me to put ‘Reverend’. This caused the computer to spit its dummy out, overheat, and gener-

ally become annoying, because it simply couldn‘t accept that Mr Neil Redeyoff and my date of birth

and Reverend Neil Redeyoff and my date of birth were one and the same!!

You may have thought that this would cause some kind of alarm to trigger. I‘d like to think it would

be a loud claxon and a rotating red light. This would in turn attract the attention of a real human

who would perhaps see the problem and override the computer, or at least ring me to

check......Erm, no it didn‘t.

No call, no human override, just a lot of hassle as I now try to make them understand that I am the

same person. Of course I can‘t actually speak to anyone, I have to write, and no doubt my letter will

be read by a computer! Aghhhh!!

We often hear that companies have ‗excellent customer service‘, yet the information they have is

based on what they store on the computer. It seems to me that there is a real danger that the more

‘information’ technology we employ, the less we actually ‘know’ people.

Luke writes, ―Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed,

the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

The financial institution had information on me, but

didn‘t know me, the computer clearly couldn‘t think

for itself, and so didn‘t know me, and in many of

today‘s experiences we are not truly ‗known‘. How-

ever, I believe in a God who knows me and loves

me. So much so that He knows the number of hairs

on my head – yes, not many to count, but it‘s the

principle that counts. I‘m known, and I‘m loved.

Blessings

Revd. Neil Redeyoff

St Saviour's, Auckley &

St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley

Jack, Hannah, Joseph, Neil and Catherine

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

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

Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607

Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699

What’s On In Branton And Auckley?


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

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 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 07815 666068

Tue Slimlines Slimming Club Auckley Parish Centre 5.00—7.00 01405 818564

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

Tue Street Beat Dance Academy Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.00-6.00pm 07808 070300

Wed Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—11.00 07815 666068

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

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 07815 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

Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811

Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings Contact Sylvia Mulligan 10am to 4pm

Mon—Sat 07856 221470

What’s On In Finningley?


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

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

Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607

Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699

Monthly Activity Meeting place Time Contact

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 18th October Neighbourhood Watch Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm 770873

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

3rd Thursday in Month Womans Institute Finningley Village Hall 7.15-9.00 771437

Last Tuesday in Month Tuesday Club Finningley Village Hall 1.45pm 770992

Monthly Activity Meeting place Time Contact

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

www.poshfrocksltd.co.uk

Epworth

01427 875380


Advice General

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

Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675 Doncaster Tax Office 0845 3667802

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 Post Office 01302 770228

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 IT Solutions

St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School 01302 537344 Mat & Mouse, [email protected] 01302 534449

Leisure Medical

Armthorpe Sports Centre 01302 834268

Chiropodist Health Professions Council Regis-

tered / Home Visit Service.

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

01302534959

My Vue Cinema 08712 240240 Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing

Aid Dispenser 07784123480

The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777

Architect

Wright Design 01302 733622

Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman

David Wade Joinery, Doncaster 01302 701801

JHS Joinery, Auckley 01302 775184

Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster 01302 770768

LTJ Plastering Services 07932 491 022

Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs. 01302 533663

Garages —Car Service & Repair

James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley. 01302 370846

The Car Workshop, Armthorpe 01302 834825

Funeral Directors

W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302710285

General Convenience Stores

Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302771187

Interior Fitted Furniture

DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe 01302 886790

Business Directory


Laminate Floor, Kitchen & Bedroom Fitting, Spindle Staircases,

Doors (internal and external), Tiling-Wall and Floor,

Gates and Exterior Joinery Work (made to measure if required)

Fully Qualified

01302 775184

Security

Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley 01302 623427

Taxis & Driving Schools

Auckley Private Hire, Auckley 01302770097

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

Cantley Driving school,

www.cantleydrivingschool.co.uk 01302535939

The Workbench Joinery & Building Services

Established 1963

Full workshop

facilities available

Mark Turner

Proprietor

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

01302 771839

07966 178639 www.joinersdoncaster.co.uk

Have You Considered An LPG Conversion?

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We are members of the LPG Association with eight years

experience of converting vehicles to run on LPG

Call James Motor Company on 01302 370846 for more

information and an estimate.

Documents

Mar 11, Issue 67, The Branton & Auckley Arrow