Thorne Times October 2015

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Plans to build a Lidl supermar-ket in Thorne have been given the go ahead.

The development, planned for land off Field Road in Thorne where the old water tower was situated, was rubber stamped during a meeting

of Doncaster Council’s planning committee in August with council-lors voting unanimously in favour of the plans.

A report put before the committee said four letters objecting to the de-velopment had been received, with

six in support. Concerns about traffic congestion in the area was among the issues raised by objectors.

Sainsbury’s, who have a store oppo-site the site, objected on the grounds the land was previously officially ear-marked for housing. The planning report stated the site had not come forward for development for housing since its allocation in 1998 and said: “Due to the relatively small size of the site, the development of the site for non- housing purposes would have little impact on the overall housing supply for the borough.“

Lidl have said the new store will have an 1286sqm sales floor, with parking for nearly 100 cars. It is es-timated the development will create around 40 new jobs.

The news follows an announce-ment that Thorne could see further development with discount retailers Aldi and B&M also planning to open stores off Selby Road at Capitol Park, adjacent the m18 motorway.

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Welcome to the October edition of the THORNE TIMES Where has the summer gone? To be fair we have had lots of lovely, sunny, warm days, but many of us won’t have been able to appreciate them stuck at work! I am hoping however that many of our readers have been able to enjoy some well-earned time in the great outdoors and made the most of the summer holidays.

No sooner have the children gone back to school, I’m here to remind you about half term, seeing them break up again on Friday 23rd October and returning on Mon-day 2nd November.

Other dates for your diary will see the clocks roll back on Sunday 25th October and I hope you all have something spooky planned for Halloween which falls on Sat-urday 31st October.

Once we see the clocks go back, the dark nights will draw in, which in turn usually sees the temperatures become cooler, but hopefully we’re in for a beautiful autumn and will be able to enjoy the seasonal changes as they happen.

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A local mother is urging people to support her as she bids to help the refugees of war torn Syria.

Jayne Harrington, a mother to four children is appealing to other mums for help in her aim to bring aid to the people and families who have fallen victim to the war.

Jayne is aiming to collect as many donations of much needed items as she can to distribute to the refugees before the cold winter weather sets in. In the face of much debate about the crisis she is asking that people find it in their hearts to help. “People are fleeing the country and have nowhere else to go. They are abso-lutely desperate.

“If we had lost our homes, our jobs - lost everything, then we would be seeking help too and that’s all these people are doing”.

Jayne says she has contacts who are working independently as volunteers ‘on the ground’ and are helping those in small makeshift camps rather than those in the big camps serviced by other aid organisations.

Using information from those contacts she intends to hire vans and drive to the camps herself, with her own team of volunteers, to personally ensure any items donated are handed directly to the people and families who need it.

Donations desperately needed are shoes and clothing of all sizes, tents/tarpaulin, sleeping bags, as well as a range of other items.

Jayne is acutely aware of people’s differing

A Plea From One Mother To Another views on the refugee crisis. She said: “There’s an old saying ‘charity begins at home’. A truly charitable person should help everybody” She added those genuinely seeking refuge from the war shouldn’t be made to suffer because of the actions of some who look to exploit the situation.

“These people haven’t made themselves homeless. They don’t want to flee their country but they have got no choice. They are doing it because of fear of death”.

Whatever the circumstances surrounding it, the horrifying images of a young child washed up on a beach in Greece brought the situation to the fore and made people sit up and take notice. It’s a plight Jayne just can’t ignore. She says other innocent victims are are losing their lives and homes too and in an impassioned plea said: “You cant sit back and watch that happen”.

If you want donate or help Jayne ring her on 07809 267886, email: [email protected] or visit: crowdfunding.justgiving.com/Jaynes-Refugee-Appeal


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Thorne-Moorends Town Council are consulting local residents over the future of the Winning Post in Moorends following interest from people looking to buy the building.

The council state the Winning Post had not been put up for sale but that they have been approached by a number of parties interested in buying it. They now want to ask the views of the local community and those who use the building before it takes a decision on how to proceed.

The council say the building, a for-mer public house that was acquired by the council in 1996, has become expensive to run and maintain costing tax-payers £120,000 over the last 4 years. With almost 6,000 homes in Thorne & Moorends, this equates to approximately 10 pence per household per week during the quoted period.

Essential maintenance has taken place over that period and the 2014/15 annual report stated the toilets at the Winning Post had been refurbished and a new central heat-ing boiler fitted.

Not all members of the council are in favour of the building being sold. At their September meeting Cllr Su-san Durant went on record as being against any sale.

A caretaker is also employed to look after the building and any sale could result in staff redundancy.

A number of groups currently use the facility, with a youth club, bingo, dance classes for both the young and elderly, and a pre-school nursery. A number of those users have expressed that they don’t want the building to be sold and foresee problems if they had to move to

alternative council owned facilities.

Rachel Dougherty runs a pre-school for 2-4yr olds from the Winning Post with her business partner. They opened in September and have a contract with the council. Rachel said: “We don’t want it to be sold. As we’re newly established we are worried how it will affect us as a business”

Rachel ruled out moving to alter-native council provision stating a number of reasons why they weren’t suitable. “For us this is the perfect set-up. We can leave things out and it’s on the parents doorstep. We don’t want to move to Thorne as a lot of the parents don’t drive”. adding they had received great feedback from local parents who see the pre-school as a “good thing”.

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The CCTV system in Thorne was overhauled recently after it was damaged during a storm.

Lightning hit the system, causing damage which was swiftly fixed by Doncaster Council.

Thorne-Moorends Ward DMB Councillor Mark Houlbrook said: “Following a lightning strike a fault developed on all CCTV cameras in Thorne Town Centre. Works were immediately carried out. All cameras including Finkle St, Market Square, Bridge St, Church St, Park Area and Flyover are fully functioning. A vast up-grade and fibre/surge protection works have been undertaken to give a very good system provid-ing an excellent service to local businesses and residents”

The cameras, all linked to a central control room in Doncas-

“As a community they need this”. She also pointed out there was chance the business could expand in the future which could mean increased revenue for the council.

There are also social dance sessions attended by a number of older people at the Winning Post. Derek Singleton and William Timmins say they also don’t want the building to be sold. “We’re all old people and this is central to anywhere” said Mr Timmins. “We’ve got a bus stop right outside if any of us need to come on a bus. If they [the council] shove us to Coulman Road we just can’t get there” He added “We’ve built up a good repartee here. We enjoy it, it’s a good floor and we can get a cup of tea.”

Derek Singleton feels the council should retain community facilities such as the Winning Post, saying “they’ve sold enough off” He point-ed out how many people use the building. “It’s well used. It’s not like it’s stood empty”

Town Mayor, Councillor Richard Walker explained the council’s po-sition: “The Council recognises that the Winning Post is and has been a valuable community resource. However its usage has declined, and it is an expensive building to run and maintain. The Council needs to balance the needs of the users of the buildings with the cost to local Council Tax payers.”

The Town Council have appointed an independent estate agent to provide them with advice and to deal with interested parties looking to buy the building, with offers to be in by Monday 5 October.

Cllr Walker said “When the Council considers the future of the building it is important that the Council takes independent advice. In addition the use of an independent agent ensures that all interested parties are treated the same, and that there is a transparent process”.

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ter, are present at nine locations in and around the town centre: Thorne Memorial Park, King Street, junction of Field Road/Fieldside, Bridge Street, The Green, Finkle Street, Church Street, Market Place and South Parade.

Councillor Chris McGuinness, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said: “Keeping residents in Thorne safe is a priority and that is why we have made a major investment in our CCTV cameras across the town. Some cameras have been upgraded and others replaced entirely. Surge technol-ogy has been applied to all nine cameras to prevent power loss due to lightning strikes. Our staff monitor the cameras closely from our central control room and work with South Yorkshire Police to fight crime.”

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Cancer affects hundreds of thou-sands of people in the UK, prompt-ing many to raise funds for charities involved in cancer research and patient welfare, and start support groups for survivors and their families.

After seeing close family and friends affected by the disease, one family set about raising money for their own chosen cancer charities.

Susan Durant told us: “In 2013 my mum was diagnosed with Lym-phoma, this totally threw all our thoughts and emotions into over-drive. We looked around us and saw how many people we knew whose lives were affected by can-cer; family members and friends.

“My daughter Rachel Durant want-ed to do something positive, espe-cially for blood cancer as its one of the cancers that you don’t hear as much about, and she registered for

the London Marathon to raise funds for Leukaemia Care UK In 2014. This raised just over £3000”.

Susan added “My mother was then diagnosed with breast cancer and completed her treatment by Christmas 2014. Weston Park was fantastic and Firefly do an amazing

job taking patients to and from treatment.”

Most recent was a Strawberry Tea held in aid of Breast Cancer Care. Said Susan: “When we saw the idea of the Strawberry Tea for breast cancer care we decided that we would like to raise funds for a

Supporting The Fight Against Cancerworthwhile cause and on Thursday 13th August 2015 we raised a total of £311. Thank you to everyone for your support. This has led to a new project for cancer support being set up and running locally.”

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A group of gardening enthusiasts from Thorne are celebrating after getting new fencing thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund.

The Glebe Road Allotments Associ-ation received funds totalling nearly £9, 800 from the lottery to pay for improvements to the allotments.

A new perimeter fence has now been installed replacing the one that separated the allotments from the cemetery.

Association member Brian Armitage said the new fence is more attractive than the old one and offers greater security. Said Brian: “It was bit of an an eyesore. It now looks a lot better and makes it more secure”.

Brian also added that visitors to the cemetery had commented about the fence while they tended to graves. “Many people came up to us and

said how good it looked”.

Brian thanked the lottery fund and expressed his gratitude to Susan Durant & Annie Farrand for helping the association put the successful funding bid together.

Susan Durant said: “Both myself and Annie are delighted for the al-lotment association and were more than happy to help them with their funding application”.

Mr Armitage says the association’s next project is to look at how they can improve the side of the site adjacent Glebe Road itself.

Work is set to start soon to re-furbish the public toilets in The Green, Thorne.

The work, funded by the council using money from the High Street Innovation Fund, will be carried out over the coming months to restore the much-needed facilities in the town centre.

Ward members spoke to local businesses and residents to de-cide how best to use money in the High Street Innovation Fund, and were told by residents that refurbishing the toilets was a priority for the town.

Ward councillor and Cabinet member for Regeneration, Cllr

Joe Blackham, said: “This is excellent news for the people of Thorne. This refurbishment will allow even more people to feel able to come to the town centre, knowing there are adequate facilities available.”

Cllr Susan Durant said: “We are passionate about working together with the community to deliver what matters most to residents, and we’re pleased that this commitment is reflect-ed in this upcoming work.”

Cllr Mark Houlbrook said: “We look forward to these facilities being re-opened to Thorne’s residents, and hope that people continue to make the most of our growing town centre.”

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Worshippers joined local clergy, councillors and miners as they embarked on a ‘Pit Village Prayer Pilgrimage’ during a three day visit to the area by senior figures within the Church of England.

Snaith and Hatfield Deanery wel-comed the Bishop of Sherwood, the Rt Rev Tony Porter, and the Bishop

of Huddersfield, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gibbs, as part of the 2015 Northern Bishops’ Mission to the Diocese of Sheffield.

The pit pilgrimage started with a chat at breakfast along with bacon and sausage butties at Hatfield Main Pit Club, before a walk to the pit gates for a short service of commem-

oration aside the Hatfield Colliery Community Heritage Association and NUM banner. The entourage then moved on to the Broadway Hotel which was home of a ‘soup kitchen’ throughout the 84/85 miners’ strike.

Snaith and Hatfield Area Dean, Revd Canon Liz Turner-Loisel said: “We heard personal stories of the strike and the hardship it brought but pledged to work together to build a new sense of community and hope. As churches we care about our vil-lages and towns and we have a God who cares for every single person who lives in them.

“Not everyone shares those Chris-tian beliefs but we all share a desire to pass on something better for future generations.”

The pilgrimage finished at Moorends on the site where Thorne Colliery once stood. Revd Turner said local woman Susan Poskitt spoke: local woman spoke: “She recalled the opening of the pit when miner’s were killed, her own grand-

Prayers For The Pit Villages

father died in an accident and her father from an industrial illness and she spoke of the campaign to put up a monument for those who lost their lives in the pit.”

Revd Turner added: “The pits, their history, their joys and sorrows will never be forgotten and we will pass all that on to our children and grandchildren but we owe them more than just memories. People along the route reminisced about the camaraderie and sense of helping each other out that existed in the mining communities but is harder to find today.

“We can’t turn the clocks back but we can build a new sense of com-munity for future generations which builds on the lessons and memories of the past but gives hope for the future“.

During their visit the Bishops attend-ed church services across the area; as well as visiting local schools, Lindholme Prison, Thorne Golf Club and the Delves.

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A project to erect a monument to commem-orate Thorne & Moorends’ mining heritage is moving forward following a meeting between Doncaster Council and the group responsible for the plans.

Members of Thorne Colliery Monument Committee have held talks with Doncaster Council to discuss the project further in an effort to find a suitable location for the monument.

The monument committee have been work-ing to put forward proposals for the project and are assured all DMBC departments involved are “very much in favour” of the scheme and being “very helpful”.

A spokesperson added: ”On the 26th of Au-gust our committee and the Doncaster Ward Councillors met with the DMBC Property Adviser who is dealing with us concerning a site for the monument.

“The meeting was very promising and en-couraging”.

The idea for the monument came about as it was felt the area needed a more prominent reminder of the history of mining in Thorne & Moorends. Although one monument already exists in Moorends on the Welfare Ground,

Bid For Mining Monument Moves Forwardit is on the outskirts of the village and out of sight to anyone passing through on the main road.

Speaking on behalf of his fellow Thorne & Moorends Ward Councillors Susan Durant and Joe Blackham, DMB Cllr Mark Houl-brook said: “Ward councillors are very supportive of the Miners Monument Commit-tee project, having recently attended a site meeting in Moorends to identify a potential area for its location.

“Although in its early stages, details of the plans are being drawn up and links have been established with Doncaster Council, with the view of taking this exciting project forward”

The monument committee have taken part in a number of successful activities recently to raise awareness of the project and funds for it. These have included stalls on ‘Charity Corner’, outside the Hedgerow Centre in Moorends and in Thorne Memorial Park at the Summer Festival. Over £440 was raised towards the project.

Thorne Colliery Monument Committee members Viv Bothamley, Edith Wake, Karen Mundin and Susan Poskitt outside The Hedgerows Children’s Centre with DMB Cllrs Susan Durant and Mark Houlbrook.


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Following a Charity Fundraiser at Mumbai The Restaurant on Station Road, Stainforth a staggering £1,500 was raised for three worthy causes.

A Taste of the East was presented to over 100 guests, who sampled delicious cuisine, Henna Tattoos and took part in a grand raffle to help raise the grand total.

Restaurant Manager Zubair Malik, wanted to thank Gordon and Sue Harper, Chris Roy and Julie Farmer, who all helped to ensure the evening

was a great success, saying “Every-one’s efforts enabled the evening to run smoothly and everyone in attendance had a really good time, plus special thanks to the H.E.R.S. School of Theatre Dance for the dance show and superb entertain-ment”. The £1,500 will be split amongst three charities; Yorkshire Air Ambu-lance who will receive £750, Aurora Cancer Care £375 and local charity StainForth4All who will also benefit by £375.

A Taste of the East Raises Money for Good Causes

Doncaster MBC Councillors for Thorne & Moorends Ward hold public surgeries on the third Satur-day of every month.

The sessions give residents an opportunity to call in and talk face to face with their councillor about local issues or discuss any con-cerns they may have.

Councillors Mark Houlbrook and

Susan Durant will be in attend-ance at the Assembly Rooms, Browns Lane, Thorne, 9.30am – 10.30am; then at the Moorends Miners Welfare and Community Development Centre, 24a West Road, Moorends, 11.00am – 12.00pm.

Appointments are not necessary. The next surgeries are Saturday 17 October.

Councillor Surgeries for Thorne and Moorends Ward

Drop-in sessions to discuss any matters with PCSO’s regarding local issues are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at the TMRP building on Bridge Street, Thorne, and on the final Friday of the month at Thorne Library. No appointment necessary.

The next sessions with the local ‘Beat Bobbies’ are Friday 9 October

at the TMRP building on Bridge Street, and Friday 30 October at the library. Both sessions take place between 2.30-3.30

A further session is available to at-tend at the Moorends Miners Wel-fare & Community Development Centre on West Road, Moorends. This takes place on Thursday 15 October at 2.30pm

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Screetons are delighted to wel-come Matthew Edwards-Jones to the quickly expending Thorne team who brings with him over 15 years’ experience selling proper-ties in Thorne and Moorends.

Marcus Richmond, Branch Manager for Screetons said, “We have been bowled over by the positive and welcoming response from the local community which has fuelled our desire to bring to Thorne a traditional family owned Estate Agents with great business ethics which is operated in a friendly personal way.

We have great pride in develop-ing what will be a landmark build-ing in Thorne and with the local community behind us it’s going to be an exciting future and we can’t wait to unveil the completed building”.

Matthew says “I am thrilled and excited to have joined the Scree-tons team at this expanding time. I live and work in Thorne and it’s amazing that not only do I work for a great family owned Estate Agents but one that has chosen to invest in our town and transform a redundant building to something our town can be proud of, I’m honoured to bring over 15 years’ experience with me and continue the success”

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Thorne Rugby Club is celebrat-ing the latest improvements to

their already impressive facilities thanks to funding from E.ON and the RFU.

Following an extensive refurbish-ment the club are now looking to welcome the local community through its doors for the Rugby World Cup; to be played through-out September and October, with England kicking off their cam-paign against Wales on Saturday 26 September.

The club is also offering its function room for hire for any occasion from birthday parties to weddings. A number of community groups already take advantage of the

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facilities with Thorne & Moorends Food Bank Group operating from the club and Thorne Country-woman’s Association holding fashion shows and other events there. The club has also hosted a number of successful live music gigs from intimate one-man shows to a full blown festival.

They were one of the many venues staging artists during this year’s 1940’s event in Thorne.

Thornensians Rugby Union Foot-ball Club has been in existence since 1939 after they were formed by Mr J E Shipley-Turner while he was Headmaster at Thorne

Grammar School. Central to the community, games were original-ly played on the school playing fields between 1946 and 1973 before they moved to the club’s current home off Coulman Road.The present clubhouse was built by club members in 1980 with many improvements over the years.

In 1996 a brand new purpose built Lottery funded changing facility was erected including 6 changing rooms, a gym, referees room and medical room. 1998 saw the Clubhouse extended and a new kitchen installed.

In 2004 both playing pitches had


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extensive drainage installed. The main pitch was enclosed with new PVC fencing replacing the old metal surround. The summer of 2013 saw new floodlights on the training pitch to give players a greater opportunity to train and achieve success on the field.

In November last year (2014) the club was able to refurbish the clubhouse toilets and resurface the car park.

During this year’s close season (2015) the clubhouse has seen an extensive refurbishment of the entrance and the main club

room has taken place, with new carpets fitted and a new tiled floor in the main room.

Other improvements include the re-siting of the electrical equipment that was situated at the end of the bar, new tables and chairs have also been pur-chased and the club have redecorated throughout.

The displays of photo-graphs that adorned the main room have been taken down and scanned into a digital format which will be available online and a selection of the photographs have been re-displayed, along with the framed ‘representative’ shirts that were on display.

A spokesperson for Thorn-ensians said: “The club are really grateful to E.ON and the RFU who provid-ed substantial grants to

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enable the club to carry out this work. The RFU grant is from their Lead up and Legacy campaign which is based around the Rugby World Cup; this is to encourage more people to make use of the social spaces in rugby clubs both during and after the world cup.

“The committee feels that now this work has been complet-ed, we have some of the best facilities around and certainly one of the nicest rugby clubs in Yorkshire. We have already had increased interest from people wishing to book the room for functions and if anyone is inter-ested please get in touch“.

Funding from E.ON came via the Tween Bridge Wind Farm Com-munity Benefits Fund managed by South Yorkshire Community Foundation.

The function room facilities are perfect for any occasion; wed-dings, engagements, birthday parties, christenings and wakes. They can provide hot meals for a

maximum of 130 guests or a buf-fet. Alternatively you can do the catering yourself once the venue is booked. Call their friendly staff on 01405 812746 for more information.

The Rugby Club is more than ready to accommodate your celebration, no matter what the occasion and will cater for your individual requirements, making your event something to be re-membered for years to come….

So until your next social func-tion why not join them to help celebrate the Rugby World Cup? They will be showing matches on: Sat 26 Sep - Italy v Canada - 2.30pm, South Africa v Samoa – 4.45pm, England v Wales 8pm. Thu 1 Oct - France v Canada – 8pm. Fri 2 Oct - New Zealand v Georgia – 8pm. Sat 3 Oct - Samoa v Japan – 2.30pm, South Africa v Scotland – 4.45pm, England v Australia – 8pm. Fri 9 Oct - New Zealand v Tonga – 8pm. Sat 10 Oct - Scotland v Samoa – 2.30pm, Australia v

Wales – 4.45pm, England v Uru-guay – 8pm. Sat 17 Oct - Quarter Final 4pm, Quarter Final – 8pm. Sun 18 Oct - Quarter Final – 1pm, Quarter Final - 4pm. Sat 24 Oct - Semi Final 4pm. Sun 25 Oct - Semi Final 4pm. Fri 30 Oct - Third Place play-off – 8pm. Sat 31 Oct – Final – 8pm. NOTE: Dur-

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An act of mindless vandalism involving a broken park bench that had been pushed into the pond at Thorne Memorial Park was round-ly condemned when a photo of the damage was shared on social media.

Many people commented brand-ing the action “disgraceful”, “disgusting” and “disrespectful” with people saying the perpe-trators “ought to be ashamed of themselves”.

The bench was discovered in the pond on Sunday 6 September. It is understood that it had been damaged previously.

A spokesperson for the volunteer group Friends of Thorne Memo-rial Park said: “It’s disappointing to see the damage done to the benches within the park after the time and effort put in by the group in securing funding for the improvements.

“The group would encourage members of the public to report incidents to the police as well as the council and to be extra vigilant with the evenings drawing in. The Friends of Thorne Memorial Park will continue with their efforts and are working on future projects.”

Anyone witnessing vandalism or other anti-social behaviour in the park should ring police on 101. The council can be contacted on 01405 818015.

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A grateful couple are looking to thank a good samaritan who re-turned a bicycle stolen from outside a supermarket in Stainforth.

Pensioner Michael Thwaites, 72, had ridden to the Asda supermarket on Church Road, Stainforth, leaving his bike outside behind the trolley bay.

Despite only being a short time, Mr Thwaites came out to find his bicycle, a Carrera racing bike, had gone.

Michael’s wife Sheila said “He only wanted one thing and thought he would just pop straight in and out”. Because he didn’t expect to be a long time, Mr Thwaites didn’t secure his bike. Said Sheila: “We’ve got a lock. He’s usually meticulous and does lock it up”

After going out in the car park and

finding his bike had been taken, Mr Thwaites saw a friend and called him over to ask for a lift home.

At that point another car pulled up. Sheila said: “The man said ‘I think I’ve got something of yours, mate’” and showed Mr Thwaites a bike in the back of his car.

Sheila said the man had seen someone take her husband’s bike and had given chase down Princess Avenue where the man was able to retrieve it.In his haste, a relieved Mr Thwaites forgot to get the number of the man to thank him properly.

“We’d just like to say a big thank you”, said Shelia.

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Doncaster Council are informing residents that bin collection days will be changing for most households across Doncaster from 5 October, although residents are being reassured that the number and frequency of collections will stay the same.

The changes come as the council look to make savings to its annual budget.

The routes taken by refuse vehicles have been re-assessed as part of the transformation of waste and recycling collection in the borough.

Residents should have received leaflets through their doors over the past couple of weeks (weeks commencing 7 & 14 Sept) informing them what day to put out black and green bins, as well as green boxes and bags.

Collection dates won’t change for some people, so residents are being told to follow the instruc-tions on the information they are provided with, including a tag on their bin between the 21 Sep-tember and 4 October.

The council say the new service will be ‘more effi-cient’, with collections carried out in zones. More waste is also passing through the new processing plant in Manvers, resulting in 95% less rubbish being sent to landfill and reducing the amount of landfill tax paid.

The total amount of money being saved from the changes is in excess of £2m per year.

Cabinet Member for Environment, Cllr Chris McGuiness, said: “These changes will save taxpayers’ money, increase recycling levels and make the service more reliable, while the only change residents will notice is a different bin day. The plans makes good sense, and we ask people to please pay close attention to the information you receive through your door and visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/bindays if you have further questions. The only part of the service to change is possibly the day you have to put out your bins, bags or boxes.”

The new routes will be operational from 5 Octo-ber. All residents will receive a leaflet with their collection day on beforehand, and more informa-tion on the plan is available at www.doncaster.gov.uk/bindays. A dedicated phone number will also be in use for answering questions, on 01302 734 999.

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A brother and sister who had never seen their younger sibling have finally been re-united with her after 49 years.

Marjorie Glaister, from Moorends, and her broth-er Vincent Robson met the sister they had never seen as she had been given up for adoption at birth (Page 3 Thorne Times, August 2015). Born Jill Robson, but having been given the name Lesley Rose by her adoptive parents, Lesley met up with Marjorie and Vincent for the first time ever in August after she had searched for them for over 20 years.

Marjorie, who only learnt of her sister’s existence four years ago, told us she travelled to London to where her brother Vincent now lives and the pair went on together to Lesley’s home in Milton Keynes for an emotive reunion. Said Marjorie: “We had a lovely meeting and went out for a meal. It was very emotional” After spending time getting to know each other Marjorie says the three are all in constant contact together now.

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A local woman is calling on people to serve their local community and help save lives by training to become a Community First Responder.

Maria Chappell, from Cherry Tree Drive, Thorne volunteers for the Yorkshire Ambu-lance Service NHS Truåst as a Community

First Responder and has been trained to give life-saving emergency treatment.

As one of only two trained responders in the area, Maria says there is a desperate need for more. Adult volunteers of all ages and from any background are needed.

First responders are trained by the ambulance service in basic life support skills and, after as-sessing the patient, they are able to administer a range of emergency first aid treatments such as; CPR, airway management, oxygen thera-py. All responders are also equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED).

When a 999 call is made an ambulance is sent out and at the same time an on-call first responder in the area can be alerted and asked to assist at the incident, to ensure help reaches the patient as quickly as possible. As responders are based within the communi-ty, they may only be a minute or two away from a medical emergency. Very often their role is to simply provide vital reassurance to patients and their families until ambulance crew arrive.

In extreme cases, such as a heart attack, they can perform CPR or use their defibrillator to restart someone’s heart which can save someone’s life.Said Maria “I feel responders

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are crucial to areas like Thorne & Moorends, and others that are quite a drive to the local hospital. The first few minutes can be critical to a patient, to give them the best possible chance of survival”.

Maria is a single mum with two boys, and has a full time job but still finds time to commit to being on-call to attend emergencies if needed. “The minimum is four hours but its not compul-sory to do it every week, its at your pace”.Maria said she felt a great sense of achieve-ment after attending her first call-out.

“My first call was the most worrying but when I got to the patient I kept cool and handled the situation the best I could. I felt amazing afterwards.”

“We work fantastically well with the ambu-lance crews and we really need as many members of the local community to join our responders and make a difference.”

The volunteer scheme is open to anyone over 18yrs old and no previous medical experience or training is needed. For more information visit: www.communityresponders.yas.nhs.uk or pick up a leaflet from the Thorne Times, King St.

The Council has been approached by a number of people who have expressed interest in buying the Winning Post in Moorends. The building had not been put up for sale. The Council wishes to seek views from the residents of Thorne and Moorends before a decision is taken on the future of the building.

The Winning Post was acquired by the Town Council in 1996. The ground floor is, and has been used by a variety of community activities, though usage has declined in recent years. The First Floor is leased to a Housing Association. Should the Council sell the building this lease would be taken on by any new owner.

Current users of the ground floor of the building are the Youth Club, a Day Nursery, and a variety of groups in the Main Hall. This provides an important facility for local people.

The Town Council charges the building users, but this income does not offset the building costs. It has cost around £120,000 over the last 4 years to keep this building going, which is funded by Thorne and Moorends Council tax payers. This represents about 10% of the income the Council receives from this source. It is a large old building, and fuel and repair bills are high.

If the building was sold there would be an opportunity to use savings to provide additional investment in other Council buildings such as the Moorends Community Centre.

The Council is responsible for 3 other community buildings, Parks, Sports Grounds, Cemetery and Canal Bridge all of which put pressure on existing budgets. The Council recognises that the Precept is an additional financial pressure for local people, and is always aware that it needs to balance its provision of services with the costs that have to be met by local people.

Please provide your views below: No later than Monday 12th October and send to: Thorne Moorends Town Council, Assembly Rooms, Fieldside, Thorne, DN8 4AE or email: [email protected]

The Town Council should retain the Winning Post and maintain a subsidy from Thorne and Moorends Council Tax payers.The Town Council should consider offers for the Winning Post and reinvest income and savings into other facilities in MoorendsThe Town Council should consider offers for the Winning Post and use savings to reduce the precept.

THORNE MOORENDS TOWN COUNCILCONSULTATION ON THE FUTURE OF THE WINNING POST

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Youngsters in Thorne geared up to race in the town’s first ever ‘Skooter-thon’.

The event, in aid of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, took place on the morning of Sunday 6 Septem-ber.

Marshalled by local PCSO’s and with a Community First Respond-er as first aider, the race started from the top of Finkle Street in The Green. It then headed down past the fire station and wound along Union Road until the course went on to Queen Street and finished at

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the Windmill pub.

The event was backed by spon-sor Life Mobility of Thorne, with all competitors receiving a medal and three lucky winners getting brand new micro scooters.

Nearly £1,000 was raised for Bluebell Wood from sponsorship

and raffles.

Caption: Scooter riders with Pete Best, Burt Cole and PCSO’s Dar-ren Hauton and Ben Wilson

Scooter riders with Pete Best, Burt Cole and PCSO’s Darren Hauton and Ben Wilson


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News from Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall

After the quiet of the School Sum-mer holidays the buzz of users once more is to be heard in the Hall with all user groups now back to their regular meetings.

Woodhouse Phoenix are busy with rehearsals for their Panto “Alad-din” which will be performed on January 8th, 9th and 10th. Please keep an eye open for posters or for tickets – for more information contact Colin on 01302 850437. This run will include two matinees and two evening performances. These shows always sell out quickly so

please book early to avoid disap-pointment.

On Saturday, October 3rd Thorne Male Voice Choir will entertain us with “An Autumn Medley” The show starts at 7.30pm - tickets will be £3 to include refreshments. As usual contact Colin on 01302 840437

Another Brass Band concert has been arranged for Saturday, December 12th. This will be their ‘Christmas Celebration’ with Hat-field Brass Band. (The Last Night of the Proms concert in September proved to be very popular) so please book your seat as soon as possible. Contact Colin.

Congratulations go to the group of walkers who completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks on Saturday, 5th September. Janet Reeves, Ian and Kath Weeks, Mark Goulden supported by John Reeves raised money for ‘Sarcoma UK walking 25.5 miles and climbing over 5000 ft of accent. Many thanks to everyone who sponsored this event, over

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After a fairly quiet (and weath-erwise a fairly miserable)

summer, we are busy in the library again. It’s back to mak-ing umpteen teas and coffees, although it is marginally better than cleaning! Seriously, we really do appreciate our groups who help to keep the library open. I haven’t much space for chat this week (some of you may be heaving a sigh of relief) as we have a lot of course informa-tion to put in.

We had the presentation of the Summer Reading Challenge medals and certificates on Saturday as well as the winners of the treasure hunt. The Mayor came along to present the par-ticipants with their medals and prizes. He also presented prizes to the winners of the Quarry Park photographic competition. The entries have been on dis-play in the library and they were all good. Quarry Park is a lovely place to walk or play and the photographs showed this.

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course. Please bring your own device. Yoga £4 a session - Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-day - 6:30-8pm, Wednesday 3:30-5pm. Pilates £4 a session – Thursday - 6:30-8pm. Art Class – Tuesday - 10:30-12:30. Family History Taster - FREE. Reg-istration – Friday Nov 6 to start Friday Nov 13th .Lingo tots - FREE. Weekly sessions start Monday Sept 21st. Pre-School French - 2:00-3pm and After School French - 3:45-4:45pm. Wednesday Sept. 23rd - Pre-School Spanish - 10:30-11:30am. Parents /Grandparents/ Carers come along with your children and learn with them. Storytime has started again on Tuesdays in term time. 2:00 - 2:45pm - FREE ACTIVITY. Science Boffins Halloween Party - FREE Friday October 30th. This will be in two sessions. 2:00-3-30pm and 3:30-5pm. Children will love making slime and snow and doing exciting things with balloons. Booking is required for this activity. Author event. FREE. Philip Baker will talk

about “Where ideas for books come from” - Oct 30th - 11:30 - 12:00am. Please ring to book a place.

AGM. We are having our annual general meeting at 3-4pm on Tuesday November 3rd. Please come along either to listen or volunteer services. All are welcome.

We are looking forward to being part of the Christmas Fayre on November 27th. Sorry to men-tion the festival which should not be named until at least the 20th December but these things do not organise themselves. It takes weeks of planning, hand wringing, collecting, wondering why we put ourselves through this etc. We really enjoyed it last year and as I said feeling a part of the community was great.

Contact details – Tel: Hat-field Community Library 01302 842064 or E-mail: [email protected]


Christmas All Wrapped

The Christmas countdown has begun and scarily enough it is just 16 weeks away!

I am sure you can all resonate

with hearing your children shouting up the chimney to Father Christmas about what they would like him to bring this year and also asking how he gets into the house if you have a gas fire? I’ll leave the explain-ing to you…….

The TV ads are on their way and the excitement about receiving lots of new shiny toys, and discussions about whose turn it is to cook on the big day have started. Love it or loathe it prepara-tion for the perfect Christmas starts here!

You have 16 weeks to prepare so at least you have plenty of time to get ready – a good starting point is making Christmas affordable.

Christmas all wrapped up


Christmas All Wrapped

No matter how big or small your budget is you can still have the best time ever by budgeting ahead.

You will find many shops will have weekly saving plans so goods can be laid away and small amounts can be saved week by week to ensure you have the desired purchases when the time comes.

So if you already like items in some of the shops or particularly like a shop in general because you have purchased items from them before, why not pop in and enquire about how they can help you to budget? If there is a specific item that is a little more than you can afford in one go, a saving plan will secure you any item without the stress of expense. There are lots of perfect gift ideas to suit the whole family in many of our local shops and boutiques – pay them a visit.

A big part of Christmas is of course the celebrations in the

form of getting together with family and friends, the works or sports club party, or enjoying leisure time having a few drinks over the Christmas period.

There are lots of venues all geared up and fully planned for this period ahead – that’s what they specialise in. So whoever you are celebrating with these venues are ready to take the stress out of organising it all for you. You may want a lovely, relaxing festive meal, some-where that includes a boogie afterwards, or you may want the excitement of a night at the races, with a meal to boot?The starting point is to decide what you think your perfect celebration is and to book – there are lots of ideas and choices throughout this issue to choose from, but don’t leave it too late as there will be limited places, especially for sit down meals.Let that warm fuzzy feeling of peace and love this Christmas time begin!


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An academy’s top attending stu-dents earned some spending power for the summer holidays.

Thirty-six students from Trinity Acad-emy, in Thorne, were the lucky ones to have their names pulled out of a draw to win £50 each in vouchers, with a total of £2,500 worth up for grabs.

All students with 95 per cent attend-ance or better were entered into tutor group draws, with the number of entries they received increasing according to higher attendance.

In addition, anyone with 100 per cent attendance went into a separate year group draw for a chance to win a further £50 each.

Teagan Emmerson, 12, of Moorends, who turned up for school every day this year, said: “There were a few days when I didn’t want to come but I came anyway. It’s im-portant so you can learn more and you get to see your friends.”

Ryan Pentland, 14, of Thorne, has not missed a day since starting at Trinity Academy three years ago. “When I’ve had a cold or anything I’m not allowed to stay off. I try as hard as I can to just get on with it,” he said.

Oliver Page, 14, who has also had 100 per cent attendance since Year 7, explained: “It takes effort, but you know it will be worth it in the end.”

Erick Grant Daleon, 13, of Thorne, added: “It’s important for learning, and I honestly like to come to school every day.”

Assistant vice principal Andy Thur-low said: “We’ve run the prize draw for a number of years to act as both incentive and reward to students and to highlight the importance of coming to school. We know there are times when illness prevents it, but we are building a culture where attendance is the norm and you only miss school in extreme circumstanc-es.”

The prize draw is just one of the initi-atives implemented at the academy to continually improve attendance, including having specialist staff, intervention with students of concern and targeting families with a record of poorer attendance.

Trinity Students Earn From Attendance

TMCR Radio is steaming ahead with listening figures having also gone from strength to strength, and with new up and coming presenters in training it is heading towards be-ing one of the best community Radio stations in the UK.

Paul Barass is nearly ready to hit the airwaves as is Kika Lakita (Kat). The newest member to join the team is Miss Nancy Ann Lee. Nancy is a professional singer and won best female vocalist at the BCMA Awards 2012 and again in 2013. Nancy also tours her act Little miss 60’s where she has been on tour with the likes of Marty Wilde, Union Gap and many more. Nancy will be doing a 60’s show on tues 4pm – 6pm. Don’t forget to tune in and listen on 95.3 fm or you can go on the internet, go

to www.tmcrfm.org and press the listen live button also on the website it has loads of information for you to look at, take a look you might be surprised.

Moving to the old doctors on Bridge Street was the best move TMCR has made and has helped it to go further; getting more PA events and private functions which helps pay for the licences.

There is also a competition soon to start with some great prizes. TMCR is giving away window stickers for your car (FREE) so when any of the TMCR Team are out and about and they spot a sticker, they will phone the studio with the registration number of the car and that will be read out in the day for a week and

It was a shame about the weather for Heritage Day 2015, as the views from St Nicholas’s Tower were fan-tastic despite the fact that visibility was not what it might have been.

After a trek up the 37 step spiral stair through the belfry then higher still and a careful manoeuvre onto the roof it was worth the effort. Up aloft there was a moderate breeze which helped the Yorkshire flag fly proudly. Had the weather been more obliging, then all points of the compass would have offered a greater selection of local land-marks on the distant skyline.

The vast expanse of Thorne Moors was easy enough to see from the elevated vantage point, with the wind turbines of Tween Bridge along the edge of its boundary. The towering structures with their foun-dations contained within hundreds of thousands of tons of concrete were evidence of an advancing industrialisation of a once agricul-tural landscape.

It was too good an opportunity to miss and to the team who opened up the Grade 1 listed building and facilitated the adventure thank you for your generosity of knowledge.

Towering perspective?

if the owner phones in they win the prize. The First prize will be a family pass (2 adults & 2 children) to the Yorkshire wildlife park. To get your free sticker, (only the size of a tax disk) call in at the Bridge Centre on Bridge Street in Thorne between 9.30am – 3.30pm, Mon – Fri.

The new show Backroom Gossip, which goes out live on the first Thursday of the month, has really gone down well with the listeners. It

was set up as a talk show on topics similar to TV’s loose women show - You never know what the topics will be plus the public can ring in to the show and give their opinions. You can even ring the office between 9.30am – 3pm, Mon – Fri and give a topic you would like them to talk about, or give their opinions, and you can listen in. To ring the studio call 01405 818081 or email [email protected].

TMCR Welcomes New Presenters

Tween Bridge turbines towering over Thorne swimming baths

Thorne House tucked away amidst the quiet tranquility of woodland, with the old Mill in the distance.

The old and the new, Thorne’s history alongside new educational opportunity?

Looking northwards towards Thorne Moors.

Attendance award winners from Trinity Academy, Thorne

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The Axholme Academy is a small, successful and popular secondary school. Our students are hardworking and well-behaved. They are supported by top class, experienced teach-ers and support staff. Students of all abilities make excellent progress at the academy and study a curriculum that Ofsted described as ‘broad and exciting’. We survey our parents regularly and they tell us that they are very positive about the school and are happy to recommend us to other parents. In 2015 64% of our students left the academy with at least 5 GCSE grades at A* - C maintaining our strong track record. 79% gained an A* - C grade in maths and 76% in English. This places us in the top 15% of schools nationally. A tremen-dous 36% of our students gained at least 3 A* or A grades.

We provide an outstanding range of oppor-tunities for students to develop a wide range of social skills and cultural development. Recent destinations for trips and visits include international destinations such as New York, Greece and Paris as well as a huge range of other trips and curricular visits for each year group. Our Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is thriving. We have brilliant teams of peer

mentors and prefects that gain great leader-ship experience and support other students very effectively.

Open Evening Opportunity to view successful schoolWe never stand still at The Axholme Academy and we are very excited at the new Axholme North Sports Centre being built on our site. Our students will have access to brand new facilities including a swimming pool, fitness suite, dance/exercise studio, floodlit outdoor synthetic sports pitch and a refurbished sports hall along with other improvements to the site. Work starts in the autumn and we hope the centre will be ready for action at the end of 2016. As our success has grown so has our popular-ity and we now have a fleet of 4 minibuses that do daily school runs to Hatfield, Thorne and Dunscroft as well as to Reedness, Epworth, Belton and Scunthorpe. If parents want their children to come to the academy we do everything we can to avoid transport becom-ing a barrier.

We welcome visits by potential students and parents during the school day, just call in advance and we will arrange a tour. We also have our Open Evening planned for Wednes-day 23rd September at 6.30pm and encourage as many people as possible to come and see the academy and meet our students and staff.




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A new bus service between Thorne, Moorends, Rawcliffe and Goole is now up and running.

Bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) teamed up with Goole College and East Riding of Yorkshire Council to provide the new service after First Bus announced it was stopping the 87 service between Moorends and Goole.

The new Service 88, which began on Monday 7 September, is designed to provide travel for students to Goole College and commuters and shoppers travelling to Goole and Thorne.

The service runs Monday to Saturday, with eight journeys in each direction on a week-day, and six on a Saturday. EYMS and Goole College worked together to create a timetable that covers all of the college’s operating hours, ensuring ease of access for all students travel-ling this route.

Caron Wright, Principal of Goole College said: “We are very grateful to East Yorkshire Motor Services for providing our students living in Thorne and Moorends with a bus service to help with their travel to Goole College. Without their support, our students would have strug-gled to access the college.”

EYMS Commercial Manager Bob Rackley said: “We’re happy to work with Goole College to provide this bus service, and we are glad we can step in to stop students on the route being stranded.”

library and Council offices, Goole Customer Service Centre and shops in Rawcliffe and Rawcliffe Bridge. Single, return and weekly tick-ets will be available to buy from the bus driver, and concessionary passes will be accepted, subject to normal conditions. Students can get special discount cards – contact the college or see the EYMS website for more details.

East Riding of Yorkshire Councillor Andy Burton said he was “delighted” a solution had been reached through partnership working between all parties.

Timetables and more details about the route can be found at www.eyms.co.uk and printed timetable leaflets are available from Thorne

Kingswood Golf Centre invited members of the Thorne Family Sup-port Group for lessons in golf basics given by resident pro Adam Ledger.

The centre welcomed fifteen members of the support group for a special needs golf coaching ses-sion. Adam said: “The participants were all new to golf and brought with them lots of enthusiasm”.

The group were taught the basics in the swing such as aim, grip, ball position, posture etc.

Adam added: “I am very keen to promote the participation of Golf for all, giving all individuals the oppor-tunity to try it and succeed. Golf is a great sport that offers a chance to make new friends, learn new skills, build confidence and help support a healthy lifestyle.” Slyvia Goldspink of the family support group, who provide sport and leisure activities for people with special needs, said: “It was good to learn a new skill. Everyone really en-joyed it and we are looking forward to going back again”.

Family Support Group Tee Off At Kingswood

New Bus Route Up And Running

Top to Toe – Health & Beauty


Family Support Group Tee Off At Kingswood

Estelle Walker first opened Estelle Tiffany’s salon based at Marsh-land Road, Moorends in 2003 and back then specialised in sunbeds and OPI nails, but due to custom-er demand and a huge increase in her client base and identifying her client’s needs she needed to expand her product range. Over the years Estelle has trained

in Collin Face & Body, Nail Art and design, Rock Hard Nails and Lava Shell Massage. “We are the only salon in the area to have Spa Pedicure Chair which offers the ultimate in relaxation and comfort as it massages your back whilst you enjoy your pedi-cure”, says Estelle.

The salon was extensively refurbished 3 years ago and you’ll find your visit here is one set in comfortable surroundings with ambient background music playing,

“We like to get to know our clients so we can care for their every

Elemis comes to the area….

need and lifestyle so we can match a range of treatments to suit each individual with a wide range of products on offer. “We like to train our staff to keep up with the latest trends and technologies that are forever changing in the beauty industry, so continuous training is impor-tant to us and our team are highly qualified”, explained Estelle. So if you are looking to change your beauty regime and routine come and talk to the staff at Estelle Tiffany. They have just in-troduced the new Elemis range of beauty products, the nearest sa-lon to offer this in a 9 mile radius and can offer free consultations and give professional advice in all aspects of beauty.


Julia originally trained in London in 1998 as a nail technician spe-cialising in tips and gel and ran a part time business from home. After a career break in 2014 Julia retrained at Red 10 Training Acad-emy to bring her qualifications up to date with current techniques and practices.

These include Acyrlics, Acrylic Sculptured Nails, Tips with Acyrlic Overlay, Gelish, Gelish design, Pedicures, Manicures and the E File.

Julia has invested a lot of time and money into Ruby’s with training

and products, now having over 200 colours to choose from and the latest E File technology.

Ruby’s is the perfect and afforda-ble nail service offering both appointments in the comfort of your own home or at Ruby’s Salon in Fishlake where there is off road parking available. We are able to offer weekend and evening appointments to suit the working professional.

Julia states that: “Customer satisfaction is my first priority along with value for money, my pricing is in line with most salons but due to my low over-heads I am able to offer discounts, promotions and loyalty cards to returning customers”

Ruby’s the latest nail business in the Doncaster area is owned and managed by Julia Hellingman.

Ruby’s Nails

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To book an appointment pleasecall Rachael on 07833135044Strictly Professional CRB Checked Fully Insured

So, you have been on your sum-mer holiday, which usually entails on average a 6 week lead up to finding the perfect beach body, you just know is in there some-where!

You brush up on a healthier life style, try and cut down on the calories, exercise a little more, and of course try to get a glowing healthier looking skin through all your hard work and effort. You get your hair styled, your nails buffed to perfection and have all your beauty treatments timely scheduled ready to jet off into the sunset.

Then you get to the airport and all your hard work goes out of the window within minutes, after all you deserve to let your hair down, you’ve been so good lately why shouldn’t you – sound familiar?

If this sounds like you, then you are not alone, we all will be guilty of putting in lots of effort to look and feel good before a holiday, to then let it all slip, once we are on

our way. We come back feeling bloated and dreading the scales and try to put off the inevitable for as long as possible. Our hair and skin can usually do with lots of conditioning and TLC too.

You’ve probably been back quite a few weeks now, so has time come to take the plunge and get that body beautiful again?

It is all about getting back into a routine. Go back to your local slimming club if that’s what works for you, check out the latest fitness classes available or even talk to friends about doing something together to keep each other moti-vated….having someone else who is on the same journey will encour-age you to stick to your guns and get you out of the house and back into a healthier way of life.

Within a couple of weeks you will be back on track and before long getting ready for - dare I mention it so soon…….oh yes, Christmas and the LBD.

Love the skin you’re in



An introduction to Ruby’s……..Julia Hellingman is the proprietor of Ruby’s, a new Fishlake based beauty business. Julia’s salon is based in her own home, making it perfect for you to relax and treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure.

Julia also specialises in all aspects of nail care using all the latest nail art techniques and de-signs and offers a mobile service which means she can visit you in the comfort of your own home if preferred. This is ideal for busy

people or for those of you who struggle to find the time to spend in a salon.

For exquisite looking hands and feet then call Julia on 07912 111603 to book a salon or mobile appointment. An introduction to Pura Skin Therapies……..Laser tattoo removal is an efficient and cost effective way of removing or reducing the appearance of unwanted tattoos.

Tattooing has come a long way over the last 30 years and with the recent resurgence in its popularity many of the clients at Pura Skin Therapies choose to have their old tattoos faded so a new design can replace them.

Pura Skin Therapies also spe-

cialises in Tattoo removal, hair removal, skin rejuvenation and body piercing – perfect to get your body exactly how you want it.

They offer a FREE no obligation consultation, which means you have nothing to lose! Call Claire or Danny on 01405 815973 to en-quire about how they can help.



Autumn Brides

The Autumn

Bride

Autumn Brides


When it comes to setting the date, we usually opt for either a warm summer affair with pastel shades and floating dresses or a crisp winter setting with whites and winter berries and the autumn is often overlooked. As the autumn weather creeps up take notice of the beauty and inspiration it brings with it. The colours are warm and inviting and you can often book your dream ven-ue for a slightly discounted rate at this time of year as businesses may try to drum up trade in the quieter months.

Autumn weather can be quite unpredictable, one day you can be sunning it up in shorts and shades, and the next you have your winter woollies out! Try to remember this when picking your wedding dress, a matching shrug or bolero could be the perfect choice as it gives you the option to take it off should the Indian summer arrive during the day!

The same rule applies for wedding guests, as a guest there is usually lots of hanging around during pho-tographs and if it’s raining or a little

chilly, you can get uncomfortable. Layers are key as you can take them on and off throughout the day.

Take advantage of the changing season, photographs can look abso-lutely beautiful with falling leaves and seasonal flowers blooming at this time of year. A nice touch at an autumn wedding could be providing shawls or umbrellas to keep your guests comfortable, that way the focus will stay on you and not the weather. Consider using things like twigs, leaves, apples, fruits and cranberries in your centrepieces, bouquet and photographs. These will really drive the theme and the colours look fabulous.

Don’t just stick to the traditional

autumn colours of orange and browns. For a more neutral bride, champagnes, golds and deep pinks will fit perfectly. For the bolder bride, consider shades of lavender, deep green and cranberry.

Think about incorporating the season into your menu, even if it’s a simple pumpkin soup starter or

warm apple pie dessert.

Consider having your make up professionally applied, it gives you the time to relax whilst having it done and lasts way into the night. You can also match your makeup to your theme with burnt oranges and purples being an eyeshadow favourite at the moment.


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Sykehouse TIMESBy Marilyn Lifsey 01405 785636 Email: [email protected]

Well winter really is on its way. They say that winter comes in on the tail of the last horse in the St Leger and it certainly feels like it.

Another indication that summer is over is the end of the cricket season. The season ended on a high for Sykehouse First team on Saturday with a win against Ferrybridge. The team has won 4 out of the last 5 games which steers them well clear of relegation. Unfor-tunately the second team lost its last match but over the season they have done well and have in the main fielded a team of young-sters. The club is always on the lookout for new players, so anyone who is keen to play next year ring Graham Townsend on 01302 726205 and find out when net training starts and coaching for next year.

Carrying on the winter theme, this year the very popular and eagerly anticipated Christ-mas Market hosted by the Ladies’ Circle will be held on Saturday 14th November at 11.00 am. The event will be officially opened by Councillor Alan Jones, the husband of Don-caster Mayor Ros Jones. It is hoped that her diary is free so that she is able to accompany him. There will be lots of new stalls this year, also coffee and pie ‘n’ pea lunches (which are always delicious). So make a note in your diaries to remind you, don’t miss out!

Last month I mentioned the Sykehouse St Leger which was run every year as part of the Show when it was held in Eskholme Lane. I asked if anyone could remember this race or could tell me anything about it. I am grate-ful to John Duckitt for telling me that he can remember watching the race in 1943 when he was 7 years old. He remembers Hubert (Tiny) Sylvester beat Jess Oliver in a two horse race to win the cup. There was a handicapper who handicapped on distance rather than by weight – not sure which one of them had a start. John thinks the race continued after 1943 but is not sure how many more there were.

When our group of determined litter pickers filled about 12 large bags of litter earlier in the year, we agreed to do another litter pick in October when the hedgerows had grown back somewhat. We are planning this on Saturday 24th at 10.30 am so if anyone is willing to help it would be much appreciated. Please just turn up at the Village Hall on the morning. Gloves, bags and sticks are pro-vided and Dorothy has very kindly offered to mind the library and have coffee and biscuits for us on our return.

One good thing about winter is the return of ‘Strictly’.Marilyn

other activities, such as running stalls, raising awareness of the wood and the group, produc-ing educational resources and fundraising.If you would like to know more, or are interested in getting involved with the Friends, please leave a message on 07902 772965 or email [email protected].

As summer comes to an end, The Friends of Thorne Community Wood have been working hard completing the tasks that need to be done while the weather remains reasonably dry. Despite the inclement summer we have had, the vegetation down the wood has grown dramati-cally. The volunteers have been working to clear back this new growth in order to make sure that as many areas of the wood are accessible to the public as possible. This is a full time job, as it is amazing how quickly the trees and plants will take over an area if left unmanaged, and the last few Sunday task days have seen the volunteers working mainly in Adopt-a-Tree Area 1 and the surrounding wood.

With autumn starting to draw in, seasonal changes down the wood are starting to become noticeable. Most of the wild flowers have gone, and now wild berries, nuts and fruits are in abun-dance. If you look carefully, you should be able to spot blackberries, sloes, hazelnuts and crab apples. These are all important food sources for the local wildlife as they prepare for winter.

To help keep on top of all the jobs that need doing down the wood, more volunteers are always welcome. The Friend’s meet for regular task days, usually run on Tuesday mornings and the 1st and 3rd Sunday mornings of each month. These practical task days offer a great oppor-tunity to get involved in conservation work and make a real difference to the local environment. They are also a good way to get some fresh air and exercise! As well as practical work, there are also plenty of opportunities to help out with

News From The

Wood

“Within hours of completing Nevis Oliver was asking when he could do Scafell Pike.” he add-ed. “Luckily we got another good day on the 17th of August.”

“This time we did it as a family; myself, Donna, Oliver and Chloe who is only four. It took slightly longer to get up Scafell pike, 3h 40m, and 3h 10m down.”

“We thought scafell pike was the most difficult because the terrain was very uneven. Oliver has now completed. Ben Nevis, Mt Snowdon and Scafell Pike.”

Readers may remember Will Worth and his 7 year old son Oliver who frustratingly had to cut short their attempt to scale Ben Nevis to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation due to poor weather conditions (Thorne Times July 2015).

Determined not to be beaten, On the 13th of August Will and Sheep Dip Primary pupil Oliver managed to complete Ben Nevis in 6h 17 min, taking them 3h 27m to go up and 2h 50 to get down. “We had been checking the weather forecast for two weeks and eventually got a day with good visibility.” said Will.

Return To The Summit For Young Explorer

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As I write, we are in the midst of a delightful spell of warmer weather, something resembling an Indian Summer and the insects are cer-tainly benefiting from late flowering plants such as Field Scabious in the area’s last remaining haymeadows. In our gardens it is the buddlehia and ivy that provide the last of the season’s nectar. There are still a few swallows and house martins fuelling up on the swarms of midges ahead of their long migration to Africa.

A male Hen Harrier put in a brief appearance on Thorne Moors on the 25th August. This species is the subject of a ‘heated debate’ at the moment, with conservationists and upland moorland estates with driven grouse shooting ‘discussing’ the issue of illegal persecution of raptors and particularly the magical Hen Harrier. The species has suffered astonishing levels of persecution over decades and particularly in recent years, so we have not been treated to as many views of these charismatic birds as many of us would like. In 2007, there were 15 pairs in England, but in 2013, after the last two pairs failed to rear any young there was a real fear that the Hen Harrier would become extinct as a breeding species in England. This in an age when governments claim to be the greenest ever and programmes like Springwatch

captivate armchair audiences and encourage them to get out and experience nature at first hand. Is this a lone bird visiting or will others come and form a winter roost on our lowland moors?

Readers are asked to consider sign-ing a government epetition, initiated by Dr Mark Avery via https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/104441 If the petition “Ban driven grouse shoot-ing” secures 100,000 signatures then it “will be considered for discussion in Parliament”. For more informa-tion about the impact that land man-agement for intensive driven grouse shooting has on upland moors, our water bills, flooding and much more then visit Avery’s excellent blog site “Standing up for nature”.

Let’s hope that the call for the BBC to sack Chris Packham fails or one of the most popular and effective wildlife presenters will not grace the BBC channels again? All because Packham wrote an article in the BBC Wildlife Magazine criticising wildlife charities for being too meek. Those same charities then quickly rose to defend him and they were suppos-edly the injured party. If you enjoy Packham’s passion for the natural world then check out https://www.change.org/p/bbc-don-t-sack-chris-packham

The badger cull is also being

rolled out, even after the two year trial was shown to be ineffective as well as incredulously expensive. Recent Badger Trust research, based on Freedom of Information requests has also established that £16,777,000 has been spent over the last three years, which equates to as much as £6,775 per badger culled. Despite a lack of scientific evidence to validate the actions, the cull will continue in Somerset and Glouces-tershire and will be now be rolled out in Dorset. The Welsh Govern-ment’s approach has been far more successful by focusing on improved testing and movement controls in cattle. New incidents of bTB in Wales are down 28% with a 45% cut in the number of cattle being slaughtered. This leaves 94% of the Welsh herd now free of bTB, without culling any badgers. There has also been a programme of vaccinations which are being shown to be more effective as well as around ten times cheaper.

A late sighting of a Nightjar on Hatfield Moors on the 8th Septem-ber was probably that of a juvenile from a second brood getting ready to leave for its winter quarters. The annual survey commissioned by Natural England shows a pattern of continuing decline in the pres-ence of churring males on Thorne, Crowle and Hatfield Moors. This year there has been a count of 81

bog-trotterAbove left: Roe Deer fawn: it will soon be the Red Deer rut but are there enough quality stags left to ensure a healthy herd? Image: Steve Hiner. Above middle: Silver Y: a common moth at this time of the year and often flushed from heather. Image: Martin Warne. Top right: As summer gives ways to autumn, clouds gather over Thorne Moors. Image: Patrick Wildgust.

Ramblings and nature notes of a

churring males across the three sites. The methodology employed is the standard ‘churring males count’ and the Thorne & Hatfield Moors Conservation Forum has on nu-merous occasions called for more robust science to be undertaken. For consistency of analysis over the ten years that the same company have delivered the survey, it is fair to say that there is a noticeable decline, particularly in recent years after the initial improved counts post peat extraction across much of Thorne & Hatfield Moors. This is worrying given the level of funding Natural England and others have re-ceived to safeguard the sites special interest features. On a positive note some of the funding is being used to ensure that the two sites retain wetness thereby safeguarding their carbon sequestration potential. If the peat dries out then it oxidises and carbon is emitted and the peat body no longer acts as a carbon sink.

There has even been a recent sight-ing of a tiny adder which is a sign of successful breeding but let’s hope the youngster survives the winter. Late autumn and winter is also the time to keep a look out for Shrikes, already a juvenile Red-backed Shrike has been seen on Thorne Moors. This species had the country name of ‘Butcher Bird’ because of its habit of hanging prey items on the thorns of nearby bushes. Great Grey Shrikes were a feature of last winter, so who will be first to record this season’s first?

A reminder that the Thorne Moors Compartment Maps are now avail-able from the Thorne Times office at 50p each. Hatfield versions are also available at 50p each. There are also a few copies of “Thorne Moors: A Botanical Survey” left, which as well as cataloguing the species to be found out there includes informative supplementary chapters on the local geology, the Water Level Management Plan, Habitat Restoration by Natural England, as well as a section on the mosses. Generously illustrated throughout with colour photographs. As Christmas approaches, they offer a healthy option for family or friends. Copies available at £10 from the Thorne Times office.


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The Society started the new session on Tuesday 1 September with a talk by one of its own members, Terry Gibbs. It was entitled “Growing Better Fuch-sias”. As usual, the meeting was held at Hatfield Woodhouse Working Men’s Club.

Terry started by taking us through the history of fuchsias, and how the number of types has multi-plied over the years. He talked about the differ-ences between Standard, Basket and Bush, and also how the Triphylla group differs from these. He shared tips on feeding and watering, showed us how to take cuttings, and the best way to prune and train plants to make standards. He told us how to keep tender plants over the winter months but warned us that in particularly hard winters some losses are almost inevitable. He brought a good selection of plants with him to illustrate his talk, which we all enjoyed.

On Saturday 12 September the Society held its Autumn Show at the Working Men’s Club. Judging tool place in the morning and the Show opened to the public in the afternoon. After the presentation of the trophies, the unclaimed exhibits were auctioned with the proceeds going to Society funds.

The winners were: Lewis Trophy - Maria Brack, George Roberts Trophy - Maria Brack, Darley Cup - Dorothey Elvy, Flower Cup - Terry Head and Terry Gibbs, Harry Smith Trophy Maria Brack and Pam Banks, Mary Hepworth Cup - Brenda White, Silver Jubilee Cup - Marion Cooper and Lesley Colwill. Shields for the best entry in the class were awarded to: Maria Brack (Vegeta-bles),Terry Head (Fruit), Pam Banks (Floral Art), Marion Head (Handicrafts) and Lesley Colwill (Produce).

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 October at Hatfield Woodhouse Working Men’s Club, commencing at 7-30pm. The speaker will be the Society’s supporter and friend, Lee Plevey, of Plevey’s Garden Centre in Doncaster. Lee is a resident of Hatfield Woodhouse, and his talks to us are always informative and enjoyable listening. Non-members are welcome to all our meetings.

Now an advance notice about next year -we will be having our 2016 Spring Show on 12 March at the Working Men’s Club. Here is the Schedule for the Show. Non-members of the Society are eligible to enter exhibits into the Show. SPRING SHOW SCHEDULE – 12th MARCH 2016 – All Classes Open

CLASSES 1-10 BULBS MAY BE GROWN IN POTS OR BOWLS BULBS and PLANTS1. ONE Hyacinth }2. TWO Hyacinths } One bloom per bulb

3. THREE Hyacinths } 4. FOUR Hyacinths }5. DAFFODILS (max 12 bulbs LONG trumpet)6. NARCISSUS (max 12 bulbs SHORT trumpet)7 . TULIPS (not more than 8 bulbs)8. 6” pot or bowl of CROCUS9. Pot or bowl of MINIATURE bulbs (not more than 12)10. Pot or bowl of any other bulbs not scheduled (max 8” pot)11. Pot plant FOLIAGE (Max 8” pot)12. ONE CACTUS or succulent13. Pot Plant in Bloom (max 8” pot)14. Alpine Plant, maximum pot size 6”15. Six cut daffodil/narcissus, not mixed, not miniature FLORAL ART –16. Spring Flowers in a Vase 17. Arrangement in an unusual container18. Miniature arrangement - maximum 9” x 9”19. A posy for a child

PRODUCE20. 4 Currant Teacakes21. Small White Loaf – 1 ½ lbs..23. Quiche Lorraine – maximum 10”.23. Fruit Pie - maximum 10”24. 4 Plain Scones 25. 4 Flapjacks26. 6 Cheese Straws27. 4 Mince Pies – short crust pastry28. Set Recipe – BETTY COLWILL TROPHY29. Afternoon Tea – 4 items 30. 4 Chocolate Chip Cookies 31. Jar of Marmalade32. Jar of Soft Fruit Jam33. Jar of Stoned Fruit Jam34. Jar of Unusual Preserve35. Jar of Lemon Curd36. Jar of Chutney37. Jar of Pickled Onions/Shallots38. FOUR Hen’s eggs

HANDICRAFTS39. 1 x Pair of Babies Mittens + Hat 40. 1 x Ladies Cardigan 41. 1 Hand-made birthday card42. 1 x Cross stitch book mark43. 1 x piece of hand-made jewellery 44. Painting – still life with egg or eggs } maximum 18” x 18” unframed45. Painting – a waterfall } You can use any medium46. Photograph – Spring Lambs47. Photograph - Quayside“Photographs to be maximum 6” x 4” unframed ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR

NB – ALL POTS TO BE MEASURED ACROSS THE TOP

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Clouds Community Counselling ServiceSummer has come and gone, nights are drawing in and it is feeling chilly. It is a difficult time of the year for everybody but particularly the many living alone, or isolated by illness and all of those trying to cope with difficult feelings. Clouds Counsellors are working hard to help all of you who have had the courage to ring and ask for that help. We understand that it can be hard to make that phone call but you will be treated with courtesy and understanding. Nothing is too small or too large if you are troubled by it and usually we can help you find a better way forward and a better quality of life. It can help to have a counsellor by your side focusing on your needs. We are able to support over a long period of time and to give reassurance and hope. Counsellors are insured, Members of the BACP and police checked.

Counsellors are available in Moorends, Thorne, Stainforth, Dunscroft and Hatfield at seven centres on different days of the week including Saturday mornings at two.

Please see www.cloudscounsellingservices.com for details.

Contact us through the website or ring our mes-sage line 07962907053.

Sunday 27 September

Natural England are inviting people to go along to the Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve (NNR) for its annual open day on Hatfield Moors, where visitors will have the opportunity to explore & find out more about this historical peat land habitat.

As well as guided walks of 2-3 miles taking place at 11.15am, 12.15pm and 1.15pm staff and NNR volunteers will be on hand to help out with other fun activities; such as a Treasure Trail, Hook-a-Duck for the children, and other actives such as a bug hunt and wood carving exhibition.

Natural England say there is no cost for the event. CLIC Sargent (For Children with Cancer) will be present with a tombola and homemade refresh-ments.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and visitors should bring strong walking boots or wel-lies, and clothing suitable for inclement weather if participating in a guided walk.

The event, on Sunday 27 September, starts at 11.00am from the Boston Park car park, Hat-field Moors, off the A614 between the villages of Hatfield Woodhouse and Blaxton, and will finish around 3.00pm

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Next year’s Sweet Peas can be started off towards the end of October and into early Novem-ber, so that they will grow slowly throughout the winter and be ready for planting out in the spring. Seeds usually germinate better if they are left to soak overnight, when the seed should double in size. Reject any that do not increase in size. Sow the seeds six to a 5 inch (13 cms) pot and keep in a cold frame over winter. Keep the pots damp, but do not over water. Alternatively, you could sow the seeds in the position where you want to grow them next year. Prepare a trench with plenty of well-rotted compost then sow your seeds directly into the soil. Put in more than you want so that you can thin out the weaklings in spring. When the weather gets colder, cov-er the seedlings with plastic sheet or cloches. If you prefer to wait, then they may be sown next spring, but it is said that they will flower better if they are set off in autumn.

Most bulbs can still be planted, and they are still around in the retail out-lets. Make sure that any bulbs which you buy are nice and firm and in good condition. Tulips are better if

planted in late autumn, usually in November.

Autumn is also a good time to plant a new hedge. The soil is warm so that roots will grow and become established, but the shortening days and gradual reduction in air temperature slows and more or less eliminates top growth for this year. Evergreens such as Privet, Box and Yew can be planted from now until into winter. Box is usually used for low hedges around flower beds, whilst Privet and Yew are more used as a boundary feature. Deciduous hedges such as Beech, Hornbeam and Hawthorn can also be planted after the leaves have fallen. For an informal garden, a hedge with a mixture of the above can look very nice.

Looking ahead for some winter interest, why not plant up a simple winter container. Winter Pansies and Violas are now available and can be put into containers and large pots with some greenery such as Ivy to give a nice background. You will get colour for most of the winter, ex-cept when it gets really cold. During the coldest spell bring the contain-

ers near to the house wall so they get some shelter and a tiny amount of heat from the house, and this will help to keep them going.

Towards the end of the year there is still maintenance to do in the garden. So if you have not already done so, remove your summer an-nuals and clean up the beds. If you have any hardy annuals seeds left from the spring or can obtain them now, try using your cleared beds to get new plants going. Sow hardy annuals such as Clarkia, Nigella, Larkspur and Scabius in rows and keep them under a polythene shelter before transplanting to their final positions in spring. This might not always work, especially if the weather turns very cold shortly after sowing, but it is worth a go to get these plants growing quickly next year. Other jobs to be done include checking your Roses for suckers and removing them, and continue to deadhead Roses which are still flowering. Also, lift any tender corms and tubers which you wish to keep. Dahlias, tuberous Begonias and Cannas should be lifted, dried out and kept in a dark frost free environment. Gladioli should also be lifted if they are special, but you can risk leaving them out in the soil if they are not precious as they often survive. I have some in that are at least six years old.

Plants which are to be overwintered in a green house or cold frame need all the light they can get, so clean the glass inside and out so they will get as much as possible. If the glass overlaps, try to remove the dirt from the join by squirting water through it, and poke the dirt out with a plant label if it is difficult to shift.

During the first week in September, I had the pleasure of visiting the Beth Chatto Gardens in near Colchester in Essex. In these gardens there is

a mixture of growing conditions, ranging from boggy to very dry. I was particularly interested in the the Gravel Garden, which Beth Chatto created on the site of the former car park. The growing conditions are basically sand and gravel, humus being used only at the time of plant-ing. After that, the only watering any plant gets is when it rains. The Gar-dens are situated in the driest part of England, and part of her aim was to find drought tolerant plants which would remain attractive all year round and she hoped “the lessons we would learn might eventually be helpful to gardeners living in areas where hosepipe watering is banned during periods of drought”. When we were there, the main flowering season was nearly over, but the Gravel Garden looked a picture. I should think that it will continue to look good throughout the winter. Among the plants we saw were Pur-ple Leaved Sedums, many Grey Fo-liage Plants such as Lavandula and Santolina and Rock Roses. There is a very good plant shop, which actually sells plants which you could see growing in the Gardens, and how often does that happen when you visit a Show Garden? The soil for many of us in Doncaster is sandy and free draining, and although we are wetter and colder than Essex, there are pointers for the future in this Garden, which if you are in that part of the country is well worth a visit.

And finally, if you want to attract birds to your garden during the winter, now is a good time to start to feed them. Bird feeders which can be seen from a window which you look through regularly make an interesting focal point. If possible put it in or near a tree or bush so that the birds do not feel too exposed and have somewhere where they can go too quickly which is not too exposed to potential predators.

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With the schools back in session, us parents can breathe a sigh of relief and have a good earned rest from having to entertain the kids….right? Wrong…..there is always some-thing to do no matter what time of year and the coming month has so much fun-packed activities on offer that I don’t think the kids will let you!

Don’t forget that there is a Half Term holiday During October - Friday 23rd October will see them break up, returning on Monday 2nd No-vember. Maybe a sneaky last minute break is in order before the temperatures drop?So have you any plans? Look out for the farm parks close by as they usually have some-

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thing happening all year round, including meeting the animals and having a good day of adven-ture in the great outdoors.

Then on Saturday 31st October Halloween falls, which will en-sure some spooky happenings in your neighbourhood so if you are thinking about celebrating look out for all the Halloween events that are sure to create fun and some fear for the whole family.

Maybe after such a long sum-mer some of you just want some adult time and fancy the chance of an evening out with friends or just the two of you for some much deserved catch up time? There are pubs, clubs, restau-rants and places of interest that are designed for just you adults, where you don’t have to take the kids along (if they’ll let you). Look throughout this issue for many ‘ME TIME’ ideas.

The season is changing, the tem-peratures are dropping, whatev-er you get up to….enjoy Autumn!

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With the dark nights creeping in and the trees beginning to look bare in preparation for autumn – here’s what’s happening in Dunsville and Dunscroft!

Planning a wedding and looking for some inspiration? St Edwin’s Church, Dunscroft welcome you to a Wedding Fair on October 3rd, 10am – 4pm.

The winners of the Quarry Park photographic competition have been announced and are on display in Hatfield Library throughout September. Unfor-tunately there were no entries for the under 16 section but a big congratulations to the winner of the Adult section, Mrs Cynthia Brehaut and the runner up Amanda Lane! Well done to everyone who entered and showed their love and support for Quarry Park!

Dunsville Methodist Church, which is situated on Greens Road, has weekly services open to everyone. Their weekly events include: Wednesday 10:30am – 12:00pm: Dunsville Dynamos, chair based exer-cises with Age UK which is £2.50 including refreshments. Thursday 10:30am – 12:00pm:

Coffee morning where every-one is welcome to call in for a drink, toasted teacake and a chat. Sunday 10.45am – 11:45 am: Morning Worship followed by tea/coffee.

Last month’s Coffee Afternoon at Dunsville Methodist Church was a great success raising a massive £102.60 for church funds! The monthly Coffee Afternoon will be happen-ing again on Saturday 10th October 2:00pm – 3:30pm with stalls including cakes, tom-bola, books, White Elephant and raffle, you’re guaranteed a great afternoon with friendly people.

Another fun event at Dunsville Methodist Church is the Beetle Drive, Tuesday 6th October 1:30pm – 3:00pm which costs £2 and includes refreshments.

For further information about any of these events please ring 01302 886250.

An extra event to add to your diary is a ‘Vintage Afternoon Tea Party’ on Sunday 11th October 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Dunsville Methodist Church. The vintage tea party includes tea/coffee, a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes all of which will be served on a set of pretty vintage china, which is yours to take home. The tea party will be a great event not to be missed with vintage music, old fashioned table games, a picture quiz and a raffle with fantastic prizes. Tickets cost £10, to book please call 01302 840250 or 07873 340307. All proceeds go to the Barn Regeneration, Hatfield.

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We have had a good summer here at Moorends Library. Thank you all for visiting, you’re always welcome. As the weather is still warm you may want to venture further afield. We have a good selection of books on Yorkshire walks and also walks and visits to other areas and countries. Books to help you make the most of your foreign holiday destinations are also available.

Occasional photo displays are in the library, often topical. We will have a display commemorating H.M the Queen becoming the longest reigning English monarch. She will exceed Queen Victoria’s record in September 2015.

Children back at school? If they need facts and figures for their coursework we have reference books for study and research.

Moorends Library has access to all the best sellers, either at Moorends or we can order them for you from libraries in Doncaster borough. Did you enjoy ‘ To kill a mocking-

bird’ by Harper Lee? For years it was thought to be her only book but recently a previously unknown manuscript has been discovered and printed. The title is ‘Go set a watchman’ you may order it here. Other best-sellers we hold are Shei-la O’Flanagan’s new hard back, also Stephen Leather, Jodi Picoult, Ken Follett and John Grisham’s new books.

Do you worry you may forget to return your books on time and you’ll have to pay the fine? You can always phone or use the internet to renew them. You may prefer buying one of our large numbers of once - read books which cost 25p for paperback and 50p for hardbacks. You won’t have to worry about fines and you may wish to re-donate them to us.We also run a knit & stitch (and nat-ter) group on Wednesdays. October dates are 7th & 21st and November dates are: 7th & 21st.

You may contact the library either by phone on 01405 812758 or by email [email protected]

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Chesterfield Canal with a targeted return at 6 p.m.

Fishlake’s flagmaster has been preparing us for this year’s Rugby World Cup by flying the flags of the home nations on the Landing.

From 5th October it’s all change for our dustbins when we switch to Mondays for collections. Be prepared!

The winners of the Fishlake 100 Club for August were Eileen Purcell, Josh Smith and Maureen Bloor whilst recent winners of the Tuesday quizzes in the Hare and Hounds were John Butterley, Maureen and Doug White, Margaret Shepherd and Barbara Watson.

Following the success of the last two musical evenings it has been decided to repeat the invitation to artists from Leeds to come and join James Lawrence ( our local songster Graham) at 8.30 p.m.in the Hare and Hounds on 9th October. Lynne, who is no novice in the kitchen, will be providing a delicious buffet for all to enjoy.

One outcome of the history society was the revelation that Elizabeth I gifted two properties in Fishlake to Martin Frobisher, the explorer of Arctic Canada. The first was Clough House on Wood Lane and the second was Trundle House Farm.

As autumn and then winter approach dog walking becomes less attractive for those in full time work or indeed for the retired. A local pensioner who is a keen walker and has a good knowledge of our footpaths and lanes is offering to walk dogs in any weather. For more information please ring 07891 458090.

Schoolchildren may have just returned to school after the summer holidays but the Village Choir is already preparing for Christmas. Rehearsals have started for the now annual concert which always manages to include some surprises such

SIMON Jenkins’ book has sparked off a new sort of tourist who has set himself the task of visiting all of the thousand churches described in the book. One such 85 year old visitor came to Fishlake recently where he met churchwarden John Waite who showed him round our ancient parish church. His letter of thanks was to reveal that he is half way through the Jenkins Collection and considered that Saint Cuthbert’s to be the best so far.

Frequent downpours this summer have provided us with a glut of sloe berries. Fishlake’s homebrew will benefit from the rain.

The inaugural meeting of the village’s history society took place on 8th September with a description of the way Fishlake and her neighbours tackled poverty in the past. One charity in Kirk Bramwith provided parishioners with coal at Christmas, whilst another gave out bibles at christenings, the United Charity in Fishlake paid the vicar six shillings and eight pence to preach a service on the theme of Faith, Hope and Charity with the Wench Bougton Charity supplying those in need with food and boots. Mrs Grafton, Rev. Eve Atherfold and Peter Trimingham took turns to show us how the village coped with need and distress in the days before the Welfare State. Naturally, the Educational Foundation which covered both Fishlake and Sykehouse was very progressive for its day and like the other local charities was supported by its investments in land. The next meeting of the history society will take place on 6th October at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall when the topics of interest will include wills, local railways and wartime evacuees. Oral and written accounts of local history are much valued.

Villagers received a copy of ‘Moor Space’ in their last edition of the Thorne Times encouraging us to visit the moors around Thorne, Hatfield and Crowle which together form the Humberhead Peatlands Nature Reserve. Many of us have spent our lives driving round the edges of the moors to Scunthorpe or Goole and yet have seldom visited the moors themselves which are full of fascinating flora and fauna.

Fresh from the conquest of Ilkley and Bolton Abbey Fishlake Walkers’ Club intends to travel by rail to Worksop on 30th September to embark on a barge for a cruise and buffet as they sail along the

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as numbers from ‘Westside Story’ and ‘Oklahoma!’ and hand bell ringing.

Tickets are available from Mrs Joy Chaffer for £10 for a seat on the coach going to the Rural Craft Christmas Fair on Thursday, 12th November at the Harrogate Showground. Entry to the fair is extra.

A happy band of walkers met outside Saint Cuthbert’s on Saturday, 12th September with their dogs at tea-time to take part in the Church of England’s ‘Walk and Talk’ along the river bank to Kirk Bramwith. The group was led by Rev. Janet Franklin and churchwarden, Wendy Brownbridge, and was inspired by the Archbishop of York’s attempts to re-evangelise the county in his Northern Bishops’ Mission. The hungry walkers were treated to refreshments in the church afterwards.

Following in the footsteps of Mo. Farah Parish Councillor David Chaffer repeated his half-marathon in the Great North Run on 13th September. He took two hours and fourteen minutes to complete the race and was once again sponsored by villagers in support of the Alzheimer’s charity.

Fishlake’s harvest festival will take place in Saint Cuthbert’s on Sunday, 4th October at 9.30 a.m.

A children’s workshop is to be held from 10 o’clock to 11.30 a.m. in the Village Hall for primary school children from the three parishes to take part in craft activities based on a bible superhero. Adults are welcome to stay for a cup of coffee.

Saturday, 31st October will see a family disco in the Village Hall and a ghost walk to celebrate Hallowe’en.

This year’s pantomime by Fishlake Drama Group is based on Alexandre Dumas’ Three Musketeers.

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A Dunscroft man who stole a mobility scooter left at Hatfield and Stainforth railway station by its owner has been convicted of theft.

Liam Gravil, aged 26, of Broadway, Dun-scroft pleaded guilty at Doncaster Magis-trates Court to one count of theft.

Gravil was given a 12 month community

order with a 12 week curfew, and ordered to pay £580 in costs and £400 in compensation.

The conviction came after British Transport Police had launched an appeal for informa-tion, releasing CCTV images of the suspect leaving the station with the mobility scooter.

The scooter was never recovered.

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Those who like a beer or two and a good time were given a treat this Bank Holiday as the pubs in Thorne saw healthy numbers of people out and about enjoying the weekend.

Pubs put on entertainment for punters in the form of mini-music festivals with a host of bands playing through the day and into the evening at Blastonbury and Millfest.

The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed as pub-goers soaked up the ale and the good vibes.

Some of you may have seen the three-legged pub crawlers raising cash for Jack’s House - £325 was generously donated for the local charity.

“It’s like bank holidays used to be” commented one reveller.

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the event and her part as support vehicle for the ride.

Manager of Thorne store Elliot Dexter said “It is a great event that has been going for a couple of years, however this year we tried to make it more inclusive and got local charities involved. Colleagues all over the area took part and we saw colleagues from Grimsby and Scunthorpe come through Thorne on their onward route, as well as colleagues from the Thorne store biking to Edenthorpe in support of our local charity partner Moorends Miners Welfare. We all arrived safe and sound on schedule, but are now feeling a little saddle sore”.

On Sunday 13th September an event organised by Sainsbury’s northern regions took place. The challenge was to ride 152.3 miles throughout the north, the riders arrived at Thorne store from Scunthorpe store at 10.30am refuelled and then headed off to Bawtry Local, Balby Local, Intake Local and to the finish line at Edenthorpe store at 4pm.

5 colleagues from Thorne store took part and included Danielle Stringer, their PR Ambassador, Elliot Dexter (store manager), Nathan Scholes, Sarah Green and Lynsey Brown, who rode the 9 mile stretch to the Edenthorpe store – all arriving safe and well.

The Moorends Miners Welfare and community Development Centre, who are currently Sainsbury’s Thorne charity of the year, held a stall in store with games and prizes and all money raised throughout the day was raised for the charity. The events at Thorne store raised just under £100, with the help of Susan Durant and some of her volunteers at the Centre. Sainsburys Thorne would like to thank Susan for her support of

Knit & Natter – Pop along and join our small, friendly group for a chat, cuppa and learn a new skill – Wednesdays 10-12noon

Computer Course Drop-In – New learners welcome - Thursdays 1-3pm

Armed Forces Community Drop-In session – Come and meet the East Area Team Veteran’s Champion & Royal British Legion Advice and Information Officer – Thursday 1st October 10am-12noon

Safer Neighbourhood Team Drop in – Talk to your SNT about issues in your neighbourhood – Friday 23rd October 2.30-3.30pm

MP Caroline Flint Surgery – Friday 9th October 2.15-3pm - Please call 01302 623330 to make an appointment

Clouds – FREE Community Counselling Service – various days throughout the week. Please call 07962 907053 to arrange an appointment

Autism Clinics – will be held several days in October – please call 07770 221288 for more information

For further details of any of the above events please call in and see us, give us a call on 01405 746969 or drop us an email: [email protected]

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Many thanks to all parents and carers who brought their children along to the Summer Reading Challenge Medal Presentation Ceremony on Thursday 27th August. We presented 54 children with medals on the day and at last count 106 children had completed the challenge of reading 6 library books during the holidays…I think this is a new Thorne Library record!! Well done everybody!

Unfortunately, we will be closed on Friday 2nd October 9-2 as all staff are going on a staff development morning…but don’t worry, we reopen 2-6pm.

We have two new courses starting in October. Getting into Maths starts on Tuesday 20th October 1-3pm and Getting into English starts on Friday 23rd 9.30-11.30am. Both courses run for 7 weeks (2hours per week) and are FREE of charge with the aim of improving learner skills in both areas. You can attend both or just one of the courses. Please contact us for more information or to book a place.

Events at Thorne Library throughout October

Rhyme Time – Join our friendly group for stories and songs for under 5’s – every Monday 10-10.30am

Adult Fiction Readers’ Group – New members are more than welcome – Tuesday 6th October 11-12noon

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Autmn Word Search – find all the Autumn related words in the grid for your chance to win a £5 cash prize x 3 prizes to be won! Send entries to: Autumn Word Search, Thorne Times, Gazette House, Thorne, DN8 5BA. Include your name, address, age & contact details.*12 years and under

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On Thursday October 1st the local Stainforth and District Local History Society meet for their AGM, which will be followed by entertainment by the members. So no non-members this time. A Harvest Service will be held in St Mary’s Parish Church on Sunday September 27th at 11am. Then on the 28th it is their Harvest Supper at 7pm and afterwards all produce will be auctioned off with proceeds for TEAR fund. For more infor-mation please contact Rev J Franklin, Priest in Charge on 01302 841295. The Field Road Surgery in Stainforth will close at 12 noon on Wednesday October 28th at 12 noon until 8.30am the following day. This is for essential training for Doctors and nurses - remember to order your prescriptions. While on the subject of Field Road Practice you may be aware they have recently changed their computer system to SystemOne and hope this will improve the service they provide to all their patients. Patients who previously had access to on-line services for booking appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions will unforunately have to re-register to access these services on SystemOne. This is a NHS requirement. Appli-cation forms are available from the receptionists at both Stainforth and Barnby Dun. Alternately the form can be downloaded from the practice website www.fieldroadsurgery.nhs.uk

Remember identification is needed when you register.

Stainforth Town Council meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month except August and December in the Council Chamber, The Park, Church Road at 6.30pm (unless otherwise notified) with 15 minutes public participation prior to commencement of the meeting.The address is Stainforth Town Council, PO Box 797, Stainforth, Doncaster DN7 5WZ.Telephone number: 01302 844903 - Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Email the Town Clerk at: [email protected] or the Deputy Town Clerk at: [email protected]

Look out for news of Halloween events at the library in Stainforth during Octoberand we alter the clocks again then. There is a Fireworks Dis-play in the Town in November – before we know it we shall have Christmas here again! Tuesday Coffee Mornings at St Mary’s Parish Church on October 6th and November 3rd –10am until 11.30am. Website for St Mary’s is www.stain-forthchurch.webs.com

together to complete all of the necessary tasks to ensure a smooth transition on the day of transfer.

“Although the council is no longer involved in the running of the homes on a day to day basis they will have a key role in the future in referring residents to the homes as well as ensuring that the quality of care continues to meet the very high standards that all of us expect. We are keen to work cooperatively with them and to respond to their commissioning requirements.

“The transfer brought to the end a long period of uncertainty for residents, their families and staff. The homes under Council ownership had acquired an excellent reputation and were highly valued by their local communities, which is to everyone’s credit that they were able to come through some difficult times.

“It is now time to move forward”.

Guests included DMB Councillors G.Derks and K.Keegan. Vivian Laurent (MR), Regional Care Director, Runwood Homes. Roger Harvey, Assis-tant Director (Legal and Democratic Services) Doncaster MBC, Family members and friends of residents.

Light refreshments were served after the cer-emony and a DJ entertained finished off with a singalong.

The next Memorial service for funerals over the summer and autumn will be 29th November at 6.30pm.

Members of the Over 50’s who meet each Mon-day and Wednesday in the Resource Centre on Church Road in Stainforth held events for VE Day and VJ.

After much uncertainty to residents and their families a Public Handover event with Doncaster Council and Runwood Homes has recently taken place.

Oldfield House is one of seven Doncaster homes to have transferred to Runwood Homes and speakers at the event expressed their delight to see so many friends and supporters of Oldfield House at the event. The transfer took place on September 1st.

John Chapman, Deputy Director of Care Services, Runwood Homes had the following to say, “It is fitting to see representatives from both Doncaster Council and Runwood Homes, as individuals from both organisations have worked cooperatively

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Top: Representatives of Doncaster Council, Runwood Homes and staff outside Oldfield House. Above: The oldest resident Florence Tindall (103 years old) cutting the ribbon at the ’handing over’ ceremony of Oldfield House, Oldfield Lane, Stainforth from Doncaster Council to Runwood Homes.

Stainforth TIMESBy Mavis Fletcher 01302 [email protected]

Handing over ceremony at Oldfield house

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After a successful summer pro-gramme, regular Monday club meetings at the Methodist Church hall are under way with some interesting and exciting activities planned, not least a new initiative to help anyone struggling to un-derstand how their camera works, how to improve their photos and transfer to a laptop or PC.

For a six week period there will be a Beginners and Improvers class to help you get the best from your camera whatever kind it is. Experienced members will run a one hour session before the club meeting, for members and non-members alike, for a small charge.

Member Joe advised, ‘ Phone to book a place if you think you would like to join in, as it is already proving very popular. Phone, text or email David on 07463821182 or email: [email protected] - the first class will be on October 5th at 6.30pm’.

The members of the Camera Club are a varied bunch, but all very friendly and helpful. About half the club are female members, and about half, though not the same half, are fairly new to photography. Ages range from young people to pensioners, from Thorne, Moorends, and surrounding areas, from just about every kind of background. Some use camera phones, some have compacts

or bridge cameras, while others have full blown DSLRs but don’t necessarily know how to use them to their full potential. Most people thinking about joining the club will fit somewhere in one or more of these groups. Wherever or whatever, you will be made most welcome.

Summer may be over but mem-bers have many happy memories to ward off the cold winter nights, as they flick through their photos

and smile over all the fun they had out and about with their cameras. A late summer barbecue in Clum-ber Park was a very enjoyable social event, the weather was kind, and although cameras were out, most of the pictures got censored as they did not always catch the best side. Sausages were as burnt as people in the heat of a lovely August Sunday, and the three dogs behaved impeccably, at least until an argument over the last chew.

Members were very keen to bring photographs of outings, holidays and days out, to share with others at the first meeting of the autumn, and catch-up on the summer’s events. No doubt, of course, the best photos were held in reserve for future judges to peruse and assess, in their infinite wisdom, and mark according to their con-sidered opinions.

All these activities are aimed at helping members to enjoy and improve their photography in a

Beginners Classes at Thorne Camera Club

friendly, sociable atmosphere. If you have an interest in photogra-phy and think you would like to find out more about the club, contact Chairman, David, for more details. You will be made very welcome, whatever camera you use, whatever your level of ability or experience. Or put your name down for the classes if you feel you need more in the way of tuition and guidance. 07463821182 or email [email protected]

Thorne Countrywomen’s Associa-tion had a great evening in August at their meeting, tasting cocktails with a spokesperson saying “even the non-alcoholic were good! Thanks to our cocktail makers Hannah and Reece”.

The women came second with their entries at the Epworth Show, well done to the ladies who sent their entries (See picture).

The group’s next meetings are: October 6th is coffee and natter, October 20th is the association’s AGM with a quiz.

Contact via email or [email protected] or Facebook: Thorne Countrywomen’s Association.Thorne CWA meet 1st & 3rd Tues-day of every month, 7:30pm at the Sea Cadets on Union Road.

Thorne Country woman’s Association

Feeling artistic? Why not pop along to Thorne Art Club at the Thorne Old Folks Centre, Church Street, Thorne. Sessions are every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm. Cost is just £3 to cover hire of room

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Care in the Community

When I was growing up I loved nothing more than spending time at my grandparents’ house. In fact this is probably familiar to many of you but they couldn’t ever get rid of me. I was there straight from School on a Friday and wouldn’t leave until I was forced to every Sunday tea-time.

Apart from the obvious which was that I loved Rusty & Lilly Webster to bits, I think one of the at-tractions for me was being spoilt as soon as I got there to the moment I left. Now when I say spoilt I wasn’t just handed everything on a plate, but being 1 of 5 children I knew I didn’t have to fight for things at my grandparents’ house and without realising It I did earn every treat and the pocket money I was lucky enough to receive.

I was always allowed to watch The Gentle Touch before going to bed on the Friday, Grandad would often put rags in my hair to give me that Shirley Temple look and I would be up as bright as a button on the Saturday to rake out the fire ready for a fresh one to be made. I loved doing the house work back in those days too – wish I could say the same now!

Then I’d be off to the Bullring in Moorends to do the weekly shop, which would include buying the bread from Laura’s bakery, the sliced meats from the local butcher, the fruit and veg from the greengrocers and all the supermarket items last Care in the Community


Runwood Homes has been providing care for over 25 years and our team are passionate about the care and services provided to all our residents.

In total Runwood Homes has 67 residential care/dementia/nursing homes across England and Northern Ireland, as well as a number of Day Care Centres.

There are 4,000 residents in the homes and our employees are of an equal number. The size of our team is an indication of the extent and quality of care that we are committed to.

As 75% - 80% of our residents live with a level of Dementia, to ensure that there is ‘person centered’ care throughout all Runwood homes we

have a Specialist Dementia Care Services Team.

In addition to offering support to the homes, the team will be offering Dementia Friends Focus Awareness sessions throughout the homes in Doncaster.

Whereby residents, relatives and friends are invited to attend these ses-sions and the home managers will advertise the dates in each home. Runwood are looking forward to working in partnership with all profes-sionals involved with the Doncaster homes and managers.

We are confident that you will be very satisfied with the services that we offer and the managers will continue with placements to these homes in the future.

Runwood send a warm welcome to all the Residents, managers, & staff and looking forward to building new relationships, we have very exciting times ahead.


off so as not to carry the weight around.

I did the Saturday morning shop with pride, with my Shirley Temple hair, my Nanna’s old shopping trolley on wheels and believe it or not I used to whizz round on roller skates which made the job even quicker. Dear me, what I must have looked like!

A Saturday afternoon my Nan and I would go to the Old Folks Centre for a game of bingo, she loved her bingo and on Grand National Day, Grandad would let me pick out a horse and put about 50p on it to win. I only ever did once on Karen’s Star (guess why I chose that horse) and I think it’s the last time I ever have.

On a Sunday Grandad and I would go to the allotments, where a whole world of adventure opened up, from ploughing the land and sewing the next crop Grandad wanted to plant, to trim-ming the Sweet Pea vines he had growing the full length of his plot. Sitting in his shed with a cuppa on the leather back car seat he had turned into the comfortable seating area was a favourite. Len Beardshaw his allotment partner was always there too, to give us a helping hand.

We used to enter the annual agricultural show, held at the community centre and there were al-ways prizes. I remember one year after grandad

had carefully selected his onions and tomatoes he gave me the go ahead to pick out of what was left for me to enter – after all I had helped him all year round, so it was only fair.

I will always remember the look of surprise on my

Grandads face when I ended up with 1st prize in both the beef tomato and shallot categories, after picking from his left over produce. He was still pleased as punch for me even though I’d man-aged to select the winners and he let me keep the cash prize and trophies.




My Grandad turned me into a little saver and he used to have a small cash box locked away in a secret hiding place, which I used to have to ask him to go and get so I could count my bounty.

After holidays every year then a house move for my Grandparents to a bungalow, as they were starting to get older and mobility issues had start-ed to creep in, our bond grew even stronger.

Saturdays turned into me taking my Nan shop-ping to Doncaster in the car. I used to always go round earlier to set her hair and pick her out an outfit so she felt a million dollars. Nan was in a wheel chair by now, so getting out of the house and actually going somewhere was something she cherished.

It was always sausage and bacon in tomatoes with thick white bread before we went off for the day, which Grandad was always keen to hurry us up. That was because he was waiting for my hus-band to pick him up for a day of fishing at many of the various hot spots they had discovered, some-thing that many would say was my Grandads 2nd love, after my Nan.

This continued for years to come and I have to say was the best time of my life. Unfortunately both Rusty and Lilly are no longer with us, but I will cherish those memories forever and thank them

for teaching me what was right and wrong in life, helping me to appreciate money and save and most of all for making me the person I am today. I also love the fact that neither of them were ever alone and as well as myself (who they couldn’t get rid of), had lots of visitors and helpers checking they were ok.

I’m not looking for a medal because I helped my grandparents in life, I am sure they have helped me far more than I did them, but there is a point to me sharing part of my childhood with you. It is for everyone to think about who will look after you when you get older or become less able bodied? Who is looking after your relative or neighbour at their time of need? At some point we will all need help in one way or another.

We contact readers every month when we ring round to check the paper has been successfully delivered and it astounds me that for some we are the only person they have spoken to that day and are likely to be the only conversation they have that day or even week. They are so grateful we have rung and it is quite emotional to think they have no-one visiting them on a regular basis.

If you are in a position to help anyone who may need it, whether that is having a chat once a week, doing a bit of house work or shopping, even taking them on a shopping trip. No matter how

much time you can spare, why not start doing it today? You will not believe the difference you will make!

Go on, make a BIG DIFFERENCE today!

If you know someone who may need more help than ever, due to mobility or maybe they can no longer cope due to losing a loved one who was their carer, within our Community there is so much help on hand. From mobility solutions to around the clock care giving everyone, no matter what their individual circumstance the dignity and independence they deserve.

If you have someone who is your life line and you couldn’t cope without out them we want to hear from you. Tell us how they help you, why it is so important to your life and what they mean to you. We will try to publish as many as possible and we will choose one of these unsung heroes to receive a special treat. Write to us at: Unsung Heroes, Thorne Times, Gazette House, King Street, Thorne, DN8 5BA no later than Monday 5th October. Include your name and contact details so we can follow your letter up if your unsung hero is chosen.

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WALKERRaymond

(Ray)

The family of the late Ray would like to thank; Family,

Friends and neighbours for their messages of condolence, cards, flowers and donations received

during their sad loss of Ray.Thank you to Bob Newton for

his kind words and service; Andrew and staff at Wades

Funeral Service for excellent funeral arrangements. Thank

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WILSONRaymond

Eva, Dean, Lee and family would like to thank; Family,

Friends and neighbours for their messages of condolence, cards, flowers and donations received

during their sad loss of Raymond.

Thank you to Father Pay for his kind words and service; Andrew

and staff at Wades Funeral Service for excellent funeral

arrangements. Thank you to the Moorends Legion for the

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Funeral

Our love was built togetherwith our hearts so full of love

Always planning for the futureThe dreams we both dreamed ofLove was like a dream come trueThe love was knowing I had youLove was giving from the start

Now still living in my heartI miss you so much Alex

God bless you alwaysUntil we meet again

Your loving wife SheilaSons, Daughters, Grandchildren

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Birthday memories 7.10.27Alex Rozwaha

Happy 40th Wedding

Anniversary4th October 2015

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Thorne Casualty in the Great War October 1915

PRIVATE SAMUEL BARRASS (PEARSON)No. 19096

9th (Service) Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment

Samuel Barrass, son of the late Samuel Glew Barrass (died 1898), was killed by a sniper’s bullet while on sentry duty at Ferme du Biez, near Armentieres, France on October 7th 1915. Emily, Samuel’s mother, married Robert Pearson in Thorne in 1909. Samuel was educated in Thorne and worked as a keelman and carter. Samuel was so keen to join up in September 1914 (when aged 17), that he claimed to be 19 years old. After training he was sent to France on 27th August 1915. Samuel served under his stepfather’s surname; his grave at X Farm Cemetery bears the name ‘Samuel Pearson’ but he is shown as ‘S. Barrass’ on Thorne War Memorial. Samuel was Thorne’s youngest

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It was disturbing to hear of an angler being at-tacked whilst he fished the River Don at Sprotbro-ugh one night.

Often as anglers fishing natural watercourses we are off the beaten track and, if alone, can be iso-lated and vulnerable targets for anyone looking to cause trouble.

A police report said two unknown men are reported to have assaulted the angler, placing some form of ligature around his neck before a substance was poured onto him. It said the 25-year-old was subsequently pushed into the River Don before the suspects fled the scene. The police described it as a “terrifying assault”.

On a more positive note for the Don its good news to here sea lamprey have been found in the River.

Flowing by Thorne, Fishlake and Stainforth the water quality of the once highly polluted River Don continues to improve. As testament to this two sea lamprey were caught a few miles upstream at Crimpsall during an Environment Agency fish survey.

Lampreys are an ancient group of eel-like fish that have lived on earth largely unchanged for 300 million years. The young live in rivers before migrating to the sea. Adult sea lamprey return to rivers to spawn. These fish are a good indication of the high quality of the river water.

Environment Agency monitoring officers were us-ing an electric fishing technique when they came across the sea lamprey.

Darren Rollins, Environment Agency monitoring officer, said: “We were catching the usual variety of coarse fish species during our survey when I was amazed to see a sea lamprey rising to the surface. We’ve never caught these fantastic fish in the River Don before.

“Their sucker-like mouths and sharp teeth make them look very unusual and quite prehistoric. A few minutes later we caught another. There is a chance that they were trying to spawn so we released them back into the water straight away.”Sea lamprey numbers have declined across Europe. Weirs and dams have prevented adult fish from swimming upstream to their spawning grounds. The Environment Agency and its part-ners, including the Don Catchment Rivers Trust, are now working on a ‘fish highway’ for the river, where fish passes and weir removals provide free access for all species of fish between the sea and the upper river.

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Stainforth Angling Centre finished runners-up in the prestigious 2015 Angling Times Bait-Tech Supercup Final.

Teams of six anglers from all over the country entered this national angling knock-out compe-tition. Early rounds are on a regional basis and teams must battle through two preliminary rounds to reach one of three regional semi-finals.

Having finishing fourth in their semi-final at the Oakes fishing complex in Sessay North Yorkshire, Stainforth Angling Centre qualified once again for the final at Barston Lakes near Birmingham.

Having finished fourth and just out of the medals last year, the Stainforth Angling Centre lads were keen for a top three finish.

The prolific venue was in dower mood on the day with clear blue skies and hot weather affecting the fishing. However, the team stuck to the methods they had been practising and finished the day with 35 points for second place, only 6 points off the winners Dersingham from Norfolk.

Section winning points were returned by Mark Price and Keith Watson, with Jamie Snedker producing a second in section and third overall with his 65lb 10ozs.

The rest of the team was made up of Lee Hall, Steve Jones and Matthew Houlston.

Success For Stainforth in Supercup Final

Dunsville Primary School pupil Owen Blunt has become a Taekwondo British National Champion. The nine-year old from Dunscroft competed in the British Championships on Saturday 12 Septem-ber in the under 23kg Advanced Male category.

With the odds seemingly stacked against him, Owen had to fight hard to earn his title.

Owen’s mum, Colette told us “Owen came up against a boy from London and after 3 rounds of intense battling and unfair judges decisions he had to battle it out in a 4th round for the golden point.”

“He was booed by the London based clubs sup-porters but held his head high and claimed the crucial golden point”

Owen is a student at Ultimate Taekwondo in Armthorpe and currently a 2nd Dan Black Belt.

Master Kathy Hook, from Ultimate, coached Owen during the title fight and was thrilled with the result; as was Owen’s family, friends and sponsors - Rackham House Floors, S & G Com-mercials, T.Williams Joinery and The Broadway Hotel in Dunscroft.

As well as earning his British title and gold medal the rising star has now been given the opportu-nity to train alongside the GB Taekwondo cadet squad in Manchester, and has been given a free accreditation pass for the whole three days of the prestigious 2015 World Taekwondo Grand Prix.

There he will be given the opportunity to go on the mats and train in the rings being used for the Grand Prix event.

British Olympic and World Champions Jade Jones and Bianca Walkden will be competing at the event.

Dunscroft Martial Arts Ace Wins British Championship


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1 Anchor Lions 2 2 0 14 4 20

2 Bar None A 2 2 0 12 6 18

3 Ingram Arms 2 2 0 12 6 18

4 Dunscroft Welfare 2 1 1 12 6 15

5 Moorends Hotel 2 1 1 12 6 15

6 Moorends Comrades 2 1 1 11 7 14

7 Red Bear 2 1 1 9 9 12

8 Anchor Tigers 2 1 1 7 11 10

9 Broadway 2 1 1 7 11 10

10 Dunscroft Welfare B 2 1 1 7 11 10

11 Harlequin 2 1 1 7 11 10

12 Fair Green Hotel 2 0 2 8 10 8

13 Central Club 2 0 2 5 13 5

14 Bar None B 2 0 2 3 15 3

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Anchor Tigers 2 v 7 Anchor Lions

Bar None B 2 v 7 Bar None A

Central Club 4 v 5 Broadway

Dunscroft Welfare B 2 v 7 Moorends Comrades

Ingram Arms 5 v 4 Moorends Hotel

Red Bear 5 v 4 Dunscroft Welfare

Harlequin 5 v 4 The Fair Green Hotel

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League Table after 9th Sep 2015 Games

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BARNBY DuN A 3 DuNSCROFT SOCIAL 2

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ARMTHORPE SOCIAL A 4 HATFIELD MAIN A 1

ARMTHORPE SOCIAL B 4 BARNBY DuN B 1

BARNBY DuN A 2 ARMTHORPE SOCIAL A 3

DuNSCROFT SOCIAL 3 HATFIELD MAIN B 2

THORNE SNOOKER 3 DuNSCROFT YOI 2

Thorne & District Snooker League

Stainforth brothers Robert Davies and Jamie Lee Davies have busy times ahead as they prepare for a championship final and an England trial respectively.

Robert, older brother to England Schoolboy champ Jamie lee looks set to fight in the finals of England Boxing Junior Development Championship at the Magna Centre in Rotherham on Saturday 10 October, while Jamie has been invited to join a selection process where he could result in him boxing for England.

Both boxers train at Stainforth ABC

on Church Road and Head Coach Paul Thompson said: “Robert was a Yorkshire finalist last season and this season he should go much further. His improvement has been impres-sive this past year.

“As for Jamie, since being invited to the England selection process he has taken a new approach to his training and is doing a lot more on his own, such as his roadwork.

“At the moment I’m a very proud coach”

Jamie takes part in the trials on 20th

The Pontefract and District came to a close with division two’s Hatfield Town looking a possibility for promo-tion to the top division. Sykehouse avoided relegation from division four to division five whilst the second XI finished mid-table in division eight. Hatfield Town 2nd XI also produced a solid mid-table finish in division five.

Bad weather led to Fishlake and Hatfield Town 2nd XI’s fixtures being abandoned.

For Fishlake it marked the end of their time in the Pontefract league as they announced a move to the South Yorkshire cricket league.

Final day results:

Division 1Monk Bretton CC v Fishlake CC**Abandoned**

Division 2Hatfield Town CC – 110 for 3Rothwell CC – 108 for 10Hatfield win outright by 7 wicketsPutting Rothwell in to bat after winning the toss, Hatfield bowled out their guests for 108 with James Stew-art taking 5-21 and Mark Walton 3-20. Kevin Marshall and the evergreen Mick Sellars took the other 2 wickets. Hatfield reached their total of 110 inside 17 overs with the loss of just 3 wickets. Luke Cockburn hit 47 with Marshall, Gareth Stent and Stewart making up the rest of the figure. Division 4Sykehouse CC – 88 for 9Ferrybridge Power Station CC – 87

for 9Sykehouse win outright by 1 wicketSykehouse finished the season with a third consecutive win, edging home by one wicket at home to Ferry-bridge. On a damp wicket the visitors were put into bat and were restricted to just 87, with Pete Sanders taking 3-23 well supported by Richard Copley (2-8) and Jake Bellwood (2-13). Sykehouse made heavy weather of chasing down the total and did so for the loss of nine wickets with Richard Copley’s 43 the telling contribution.

Division 5Fishlake CC 2nd XI – 132 for 8Fairburn CC 2nd XI – 38 for 10Fishlake win outright by 94 runsFishlake won the toss and elected to bat. Steve Yeaman hit 62 as they reached 132-8. It took the Lakers just 25 overs to see off Fairburn for 38. Jason Sharpe was the pick of the bowlers taking three wickets for 7 runs.

Rothwell CC 2nd XI v Hatfield Town CC 2nd XI**Abandoned**Division 8Notton CC 2nd XI – 106 for 1Sykehouse CC 2nd XI – 105 for 10Notton win outright by 11 wicketsSykehouse 2nd XI fell to a compre-hensive 9 wicket defeat at Notton. Put into bat Sykehouse were dismissed for 105 with only Marc Bellwood (46) making a significant contribution to the total. In reply Notton reached their target with plenty to spare taking 24 overs and losing only one wicket.

September in Leeds and finds out if he was successful on the 28th September. Should he be success-ful in the selection process he will represent England in the European Schoolboy Boxing Championships in Russia later this year.

Like Stainforth, Freedom Boxing Club have one of their boxers competing in the Junior Development Cham-pionships at Rotherham’s Magna Centre too. Bailey Lindsay will com-

pete alongside Robert Davies in the finals. Bailey won a recent club bout by a split decision as he prepared for the finals. Freedom Coach Jimmy Harrington said: “Hopefully he boxes how we all know he can and does well”.

Freedom, based at Lindholme Community Gymnasium also have tickets available for their show at Doncaster Dome on Saturday 24 October. Prices are; ringside £20 each (table of 10) £200; adult tiered stall seating £10; under 18 tiered stall seating £5. Under 18 registered carded boxer with an affiliated club is free.

Tickets are available from the Lindholme gym or pay at the door on the night. Boxing fans attending the show will also be able to watch the televised Tyson Fury & Kell Brook fights in the bars at the Dome on the same night.

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Name Gross Hcp NewEx.Hcp

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Adam Parker 42 19c* 17.1

Chris Daly 38 18c* 17.2

Ryan Saunders 38 20c 19.8

Kevin Parker 36 18c 17.7

Colin Whitehead 36 19c 19.4

John Bates 35 12c 11.7

Steve Flanaghan 35 11c 10.9

Alastair Perry 34 16c 15.8

Barry Hale 33 22c 22.2

Alan Decent 31 16c 15.7

Steve Chapman 29 20c 20.4

Allan Smith 29 15c 15.4

Scott Millership 29 13c 12.7

Clive Donald 27 20c 20.5

Joe Leigh 26 10c 10.2

Ron Jennings 26 19c 19.3

Graham Wyatt 23 28c 28.0

Ron Nielson 23 21c 20.7

Type : Stableford CSS Score : 70Course : Kingswood Golf Course New Course Par : 71Division: All 6th September 2015

Kingswood Golf

Rotate your hips, don’t rock your hips.

This tip is for those who cannot stop pushing the ball to the right, one of the main reason is… at the moment of the impact the hips are moving forward, getting the clubface late or open making a push right shot. I have two simple exercises to correct this mistake.

1)We are hitting balls half swing with the 9-7 iron, left foot in front of the right foot and hit 15-20 balls, so you can work out your turns in your backwings.

TIP OF THE MONTH HOW TO IMPROVE THE PuTTER STROKE (DAVID BOSA PGA PROFESSIONAL)

Phew! What a scorcher! Not the weather but the packed August Schedule at Drax Golf Club. The highlight of the month was the Club Championship which saw in form players Alan Puddyford and Mark Webster battling for prime posi-tion. Webster finished the 36 hole competition with the lowest Nett Score, however Puddyford clinched the Gross section as well as being Nett runner up. Puddyford continued hoovering up trophies collecting the President’s Cup and The J Scott Tro-phy. The Rabbits’ competitions were shared between Steve Simpson and the highly deserving charity fund-raiser Bill Scott who organised the Help for Heroes day which raised over £400, with Alan Beaumont

taking the top prize!

Player of the month must go to Alan Puddyford, however he was under threat from the prolific Steve Fitt with 2 wins and the ever present king of the seniors Roger Elliott who topped 40 points in the Cup competition. Former captain Chris Burrows also got in on the double act with a divi-sion 3 medal win and success in the very successful Invitation Day which brought the curtain down on 2015 captain Garryk Slaywe’s eventful tenure.

August Results at Drax Golf Club

Club Championship 36 holes Nett Winner Mark Webster 137 Gross Winner Alan Puddyford President’s Cup (Tigers) Winner Alan Puddyford 69

Barlow Cup (Rabbits)Winner Steve Simpson 41pts Help for Heroes Winner Alan Beaumont 39ptsJubilee Pairs Winners Alan Dean and Steve Sutton

Station Manager’s Cup (Rabbits) Winner Bill Scott 65 J Scott Trophy (Tigers) Winner Alan Puddyford 37pts

Monthly Medal (par 69) Division 1 Kevin Harrison 68 Division 2 Martin Rusling 66 Division 3 Chris Burrows 67 7

Invitation Day - Winners Chris Burrows and P Janey

Midweek Medal - Division 1 Steve Fitt 69 Division 2 Andy Brookes 66Division 3 Michael Burden 71

Senior Cup -Winner Roger Elliott 40pts Senior Medal - Winner Steve Fitt 66

Dunscroft United have got off to a flier in the newly formed Doncaster Rovers Senior Football League Open Division.

United took maximum points from their first three fixtures to go top of the league. After winning 1 – 5 away at Yorkshire Main they were awarded a home walkover against Denaby Academy and given all

three points before trouncing Askern Utd 0 – 6 away from home to top the league with nine points.

Kieren Sanderson, Daniel Smith, Darren Hunt and Callum Sharp have been amongst those getting their names on the scoresheet. Visit: www.thornetimes/sport for fixtures and results.

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2) We are hitting balls half swing with the 9-7 iron, right foot in front of the left foot and hit 15-20 balls, so you can work out your turns in your follow through.

3)Hit 20-30 balls normal set up to combine both turns together, and re-peat everytime you are at the driving range, practice this great exercises to understand your hips turn.Hope this tip works for you guys, any questions contact Kingswood Golf Centre.

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Connor has had a quiet month with not much racing as the season is coming to end. He has rode just three major races, a couple of time trials and a bit of track racing.Connors first race was the last of the elite series in Leicester, an 80KM race around the town centre. All of the elite teams were there in force and with it being the last race of the series every team wanted the win. The race started and everyone was giving it their all. Within just a couple of laps riders were off the back of the main field and getting distanced. The tempo of the race was so high, it wasn’t long before the first riders were getting lapped. There were numerous attacks, but every time it got neutralised and brought back together. This is how it was for the entire race. With the circuit being so narrow, it was hard to move up. On the final lap, it was a struggle just to keep in on the depleted peloton.

All of the Polypipe team including Connor came in to together in the main bunch and he ended up finish-ing 34th with a lot of the big names behind Connor.

Connors next race was up North on the Tyne Tees, a 138Km elite race. The course was very up and down and it was going to be one of those races that gets split to pieces. Straight from the off the pace was high and riders were dropping off the back from the first hill climb. On the second lap Connor was away with two others, they had a good advantage over the main group. This managed to stay away for about three laps, but it wasn’t to be, they got caught by the main group and it was all back together. The next lap came round and Connor was in a break with one other, they worked well together and managed to stop away for another 2 laps and then were caught by the bunch again. As soon as they had caught Connor, 7 riders went on the attack and managed to stop away to the end. Connor was in the second group of about 8 riders coming into the finishing straight, Connor was the strongest in his group even though he had been out in the breakaway for the majority of the race and managed to win the group sprint and finish 8th.

His next race was a 10 mile time trial, with over 100 starters it was going to

be a long day as they were getting set off at 1 minute intervals. Connor was due to set off half way through the event. He set off and set a good time of 20minutes 20seconds which put him in first place. He knew that it was going to be a long wait until the last person had finished and there were some very good cyclists who specialised in time trails still to come. At the end of the day all the results were published, Connor had won the time trial, beating the professionals. Connors next race was a local race at Harworth, a 130Km race with the Polypipe team. There were about 80 riders in the elite race, so it was going to be fast from the off. Every lap saw riders at the front but nothing was sticking at all, until the last lap where about 10 riders managed to pull out a small gap that was to stick until the end. In the leading group was one of Connors team mates, so it was a matter of just staying in the chasing group policing what was happening. The race came into the final straight and Connor managed to finish in 17th place.

After spending the entire season rac-ing on the road, it was time for him to have a go on the track. The track is on an 800m circuit, but you do not have any gears and it’s a fixed wheel bike that has no brakes. These are races that are totally different to what Connor has been doing all year and it takes weeks to prepare and

get back what they call ‘track legs’. Connor borrowed a bike that wasn’t set up for him and a bit too small, but he gave it a go and managed to pull off some good results, with a 6th, 3rd and a 2nd place.

The last race of the month was a 10mile time trial again, with over a 100 starters and some major special-ists in it. Connor knew it was going to be tough day. He started off half way through the pack again, so he knew it was going to be a long wait to see how he had got on. When it came to Connors turn, it was quite windy. He set off and produced a fantastic time of 19:36 which put him in first place. It was a long wait with over an hour to wait until the specialists set off. The wind had dropped which gave them a huge advantage. Connor ended up finishing 3rd overall with just a few seconds between 1st 2nd and 3rd. After analysing the efforts from the computers, if Connor had set off around the same time as the other two, he would have won as there was no wind when they set off.

It’s been another good month for Connor with some great results, but the season is coming to an end soon, so there are not many more races left. He will continue to train hard over the winter, and hopefully pro-duce some good results next season, and get enough points to reach elite status.

Thornensians began their season in fine style with a win in the first round of the Yorkshire Silver Trophy against Richmondshire before starting their Yorkshire Three campaign with an away victory against Baildon and then beating Leeds Modernians at home.

The Thorne side found themselves up against a hard and spirited outfit in Richmondshire in the Silver trophy, with the North Yorkshire side desper-ate to beat last season’s winners of the competition. Faced with frantic support from the home crowd, Thorn-ensians rose to the challenge.

Exciting full back Stephen Shaw opened the scoring with a penalty, which was followed by an excellent try from Luke Marsden, who received a blow to the back following the grounding of the ball, finishing off his afternoon.

Richmond kicked a penalty, though a try from Thorne winger Danny Gilbert after slick handling from Ross Haley

made the score 15 -3. Shaw added a penalty to his earlier conversion to make the score 18 – 3 at half-time.

Now against the wind and slope in the second half, Thorne battled hard with Aaron Holt finishing an excellent move and run by skipper Stuart Hughes for a try converted by the promising Danny Fenwick. The seven points took their total to 25, giving the away side the win. Other highlights for the away side were the maturing John Parks standing in at loose head prop and making a significant contribution, and Luke Perry having a great debut from the bench despite incurring an ankle injury. Full-time: Richmondshire RUFC 3 – 25 Thornensians RUFC

It was thanks to Danny Fenwick that Thornensians ran out victorious against Baildon in their Yorkshire Three opener after the young fly-half scored his first try for the seniors and kicked eight points in a game that saw Thorne win 26-22.

Others getting their names on the scoresheet were Ryan Pilley, Anthony Bull and James Fenwick.

Thornensians then played host to Leeds Modernians at Coulman Road in their first home game and pre-match lunch of the Yorkshire Three season.

James Fenwick scored with a try for Thorne which Olly Cox converted

and with Modernians also registering a try Thornensians went in 7-5 ahead at half-time.

In the second half Cox then added a penalty with Modernians scoring an unconverted try to make it 10-10. Zak Holgate then wrapped up the win for Thornensians with a final try. Full Time: Thornensians 15 – 10 Leeds Modernians

Cycling with Connor Swift

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Colliery started their Central Mid-land League campaign as one of the early pacesetters in the Black Dragon Division North; taking maxi-mum points from their opening four games and scoring sixteen goals.

This was followed by a draw away at Dronfield and a loss at home to Easington which saw them slip from the top of the table.

Colliery made the short trip to Brodsworth Welfare for a Doncaster derby where they finished 3-1 win-ners. Darren Fell bagged a brace while Glynn ‘Bob’ Powell also got his name on the scoresheet. Josh Bowkett scoring Brodsworth’s goal.

Winning their fourth successive game, Colliery moved joint top of the league with another 3-1 win. Playing at the Welfare Ground in Moorends, Danny Bulman, Darren Fell and Glynn Powell got the three for the home side. Nicky Holland scored for Dinnington – Their first of the season.

Colliery went top the Black Dragon North division after they shared the spoils in a 3-3 draw at Dronfield. Kyle Palmer scored two and Darren Fell added one more taking his tally for the season so far to eight. Ash Rycroft, Wayne Garrity and Arran Gordon scoring for Dronfield.

Thorne Colliery 1Easington Town 4

Colliery went into this game knowing a win would reinforce their position at the top of the division.

As the players walked out onto the pitch it was noticeable there was a number of absentees for Colliery and with players missing the home side was only able to field one

substitute.

It was 10 minutes in before the first chance came. Following a corner Robbie Simpson played a lovely reverse pass in the area to Ryan Hughes whose shot was easily saved at the near post by the Eas-ington keeper.

Two minutes later Jack Steadman found himself in acres of space in front of goal from a Darren Fell cross but headed straight at the keeper who made a fine reflex save.

On the half hour Easington went ahead. The away side pumped a ball into the box and Teale seemed likely to claim it but misjudged it and the ball went in off the shins of Hughes for an own goal.

Colliery could have been level straight from the kick-off but the lively Robbie Simpson put the ball agonisingly wide of the goal. Colliery then had another chance to level though a curling shot from Fell that went just wide of the post.

Easington then went two up. A long ball went over the defence and was picked up by an Easington’s No.10 who lobbed Colliery’s Teale from twenty yards.

Just a short time later the away side went further ahead. Similar to their second the ball was pumped forward and with Colliery looking for offside the Easington forward latched onto the ball and let fly from distance. Teale managed to get a hand to the shot but it dropped into the net. 0-3 to the away side.

A chance dropped to Fell before half time after the Easington keeper had saved well from Trevor Hindson

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but the ball cannoned back of the post.

In the second half Easington had their tails up and looked confident. To their credit Colliery were press-ing to get back into the game but were dealt a blow when Robbie

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Simpson went off with a suspected broken forearm. Robbie went into a full blooded challenge with the keeper and fell awkwardly. The for-ward was clearly in some pain and left the field to be taken to hospital for an x-ray.

Having brought on their only substi-tute Colliery had a number of real chances; most notably from Fell and Mark Sneap, before Cuttell gave them a glimmer of hope when he collected the ball and unleashed a bullet of a shot from well outside the area giving the keeper no chance. 1-3.

Colliery had further chances with lots of pressure and crosses being flashed across goal but Easington sealed the victory when they caught Hughes in possession and grabbed a fourth.

Try as they might Colliery couldn’t add to their single goal lost their first game of the season.

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