Including Finningley
April 2011 Issue No. 67
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Local News
Local Heroes
School News
Red Nose Day
Motoring
And more...
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Editors Letter...
April surely is a busy month,
Mothers day, Easter and the
long awaited Royal Wedding
between Prince William and
the very beautiful Kate
Middleton. This does mean that we actually have about
3 days to work which may be nice for
some people, but a bit of a nightmare to
others who still need to fit a month’s work
into the few working days available!!
Ok, moan over, I will of course enjoy all
three of the above events and hope you do
to.
In March, the villages supported Comic
Relief, who celebrated their best ever year
for fund raising, an amazing £74million at
the last count before going to print. Well
done to everyone who did something funny
for money, from baking cakes (St Oswalds
Church youth group in Finningley, they
were delicious too!!) to dressing up in red
for the day as did almost every child of
school age in Doncaster!
The May issue deadline for articles and
adverts is Friday 8th April. The May issue
will be distributed on Thursday 28th April,
a little later than normal due to the
holidays. Thank you to everyone who
continually supports the Arrow.
Happy Easter
Michelle Sidebottom
Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD
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Cantley with Branton WI Our February meeting was a most
interesting talk on Vesta Caces by Mr
Woodall. March 10th is our annual meeting
to elect our new committee, we have a
taste and bake and also a speaker from the
Firefly charity. On April 5th we are holding
a fashion show by Edinburgh Wool, 7.30pm
at Kilham Hall, entry is £3 including
refreshments by ticket only. The 14th April
meeting has the Tickhill hand bell ringers
visiting us. Visitors are welcome, please
contact Anne Oakes 536802
The 91 Bus Service For Branton,
Auckley Blaxton and Finningley
A second meeting about the above service was
organised and chaired by Finningley Village
Community Group in Finningley Village Hall on
February 21st.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Philip
Robinson (First Bus Company), Mrs Pam
Horner (SYPTE), concerned residents, certain
Parish Councillors from the above villages and
D.M.B.C. Councillors.
A general over view of what had happened since
the previous meeting was given and it was
agreed that there had been improvement in the
level, frequency and punctuality of the service.
However, the consensus was that there was still
room for improvement and users are urged
to continue monitoring and recording any
difficulties experienced. Complaints may be
made to Mrs. Horner on 0114 2211452.
Other issues raised were, seating in bus
shelters, the lay out of bus seating, the omission
of certain stops, the lack of timetable
information for Branton and the lack of
communication about sudden rescheduling of
buses, the latter being hi-lighted by the Nov./
Dec.'s snow fall and the chaos caused by the
collapse of a high wall in the vicinity of the bus
station.
Mr Robinson and Mrs. Horner agreed to take
the concerns back to the appropriate bodies to
try and resolve matters.
A further meeting to review the situation
will be arranged for later in the year, the
date, time and venue being published
nearer the time.
N.B A record of the meeting can be found on
the Finningley Village Community Group web-
site www.finningley.org
Finniningley Village Community Group)
February winning letters in
Auckley Queen Diamond Jubilee
Alpha Tote Draw were M. E. T. Prize money £100. There were no winners so
therefore the £100 will roll over into March's
draw an estimate prize money of £200. Anyone
wishing to join contact Pete or Marilyn 771460.
Inconsiderate parking The number of inconsiderate parking complaints
to Doncaster Council has increased over the
last few months. The Council wishes to raise
awareness of the concerns of local residents in
the area with regards to drivers parking
inconsiderately and spoiling grass verges or
obstructing the highway.
Where parking restrictions (yellow lines) have
been introduced, they have been done so for
reasons of road safety and where parking
problems have occurred, for example outside
local shops and schools.
Doncaster Council is working in partnership to
make your community cleaner, safer and
greener and would kindly remind all drivers to
follow the rules and guidance set out in the
Highway Code. Council staff will be out on
patrol to enforce any motorist caught parking in
breach of restrictions and will be issued with a
£70 penalty charge notice.
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KILHAM HALL BRANTON
March 17th sees the start of our Rosemary
Connelly/Zumba class commencing at 9.30 a.m.
for slimmers, continuing at 10 a.m. until 10.45
with the new and exciting dance style South
American exercise routines. For more
information please telephone 07952 756422.
We are hoping in the very near future to run an
evening version of Zumba exercising. Watch
this space.
Kim on a Tuesday evening is keeping our
youngsters fit and entertained with her "Street
Beat" dance academy. This is not only for the
girls 5 to 12 years, but boys as well and they are
having just as much fun:
Ed our resident Art Master welcomes
newcomers to the Tuesday or Friday morning
Art Groups 10 am until 12 noon. Why go to the
Tate Gallery when you can see Brantons very
own Art Exhibition in the Hall on the last
Tuesday of each month. Lovely paintings for sale
at superb prices. Our Tuesday Coffee Club 10
a.m. Until 11.30 has a "Sing a long" morning on
the 5th April with music arrangements by Reg.
Our Tuesday Coffee Club 10 a.m. until 11.30
has a "Sing a long" morning on the 5th April
with music arrangements by Reg. Come and join
in the fun. Free admission but a cup of coffee
and biscuits are £1. We are all friendly - don't
be lonely - while away an hour or so with us.
A new Parent and Toddler group called Twinkle
Toe Tots starts on Monday 11th April from
9.30 till 10.15am.
For further information on any of the above see
our new notice board outside the Hall or come
to see us on a Tuesday morning.
THE COMMITTEE HAS SEVERAL
VACANCIES FOR NEW
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Following the re-launch of the Auckley Spar,
Amarjit and Sharan Bhdaal held a raffle and have
generously donated the proceeds between the
Finningley Scout group and Bluebell wood. We
have currently raised £10,000 towards our
£100,000 target to redevelop the hut. If anyone
can help us with our fundraising they can e-mail
Many thanks
Lorraine Lee
Treasurer
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Flowers for Someone Special
The Arrow and Petalsflorist would love to send
someone special a bouquet. Also, listen to Trax FM to hear
‘Someone Special’ in the morning!
I am a resident of Auckley and just would like to nominate our postman
Phillip Kelly for Flowers for Someone Special.
Phillip is due to retire on the 30th March 2011. He has been the local postmen in Finningley and
Auckley for 30 years. He has completed 30 years service with the post office. He has also over the
last year started to cover areas of Branton.
Everyone will greatly miss Phillip cycling around the village in all weather with his pleasant smile.
I am sure everyone will join in in wishing him a happy retirement in order to enjoy his hobbies of
watching football . gardening and reading.
His wife Margaret will also be retiring from Parkhill Hospital where she works as a ward Hostess.
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Proposed Gating Order, Common Lane, Auckley
In 2010 DMBC’s Neighbourhood Services, in consultation with local farmers, asked if the
Parish Council would support the implementation of a Gating Order on part of Common
Lane, Auckley because of various unauthorised activities occurring on the lane including fly
tipping. Council agreed with the proviso that only unauthorised vehicles would be
prohibited and pedestrians, horses and disability scooters would have unrestricted access
to the lane. The sole intention of the Order would be to prevent further anti-social
activities and keep the amenity of the lane for the benefit of members of the public.
However, subsequently the Parish Council was most concerned to find the wording of the
Order stated that no-one other than those with a lawful use would be allowed to walk
down the lane. As a result a large number of parishioners have expressed their
opposition to the proposal and the Parish Council, unanimously supporting these
concerns, formally registered an objection to the Gating Order.
A response is now awaited from the Legal Department of Doncaster Council.
Removal of Bus Shelter at Main Street
Since the wooden bus shelter was removed in 2010 the Parish Council has been in contact
with the land- owner who has been very helpful and generously agreed to gift the land to
the Council in order for a new shelter to be erected, subject to his approval. A local
builder has subsequently been awarded the contract to build a stone shelter which will be
in keeping with the surrounding area. Hopefully this will be built in the next few months.
Poster Competition
DMBC’s Neighbourhood Services has organised a poster competition for children
attending the Auckley and Hayfield Lane Primary Schools to raise awareness of problems
associated with dog fouling nuisance. Two members of Council have judged the posters,
and will present prizes to the winners. The Parish Council has donated the sum of £30 to
each school for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize.
Play Equipment for Riverside Park
Members of the Parish Council met recently with a representative of a play equipment
firm to discuss suitable play items for the Riverside Park. The bulk of the funding will
come from DMBC via a Section 106 remaining from the Dursley Court development.
Council is to contribute £22,500. An architect, resident in the Parish, has kindly agreed to
draw up the plans, and hopefully the play area will be constructed later in the year.
Auckley Parish Council Newsletter
April/May 2011
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We have a special mention this month to two Auckley residents & Eagle & Child
regulars, Mick Lovell & Roger Marsh.
Roger and Mick organise The Eagle & Child Sunday Meat Raffle and also The Christmas Raffle which
usually raises over £1000. In previous years they have donated money to The Secret Santa Appeal, Blubell
Wood, Help For Heroes and other local organisations & groups as well as providing Plant Tubs, flowers &
plants at Auckley Riverside Parks Memorial Garden.
This year the lucky recipients have been Help For Heroes again, Alzheimers Society, Local young Ice
Skater Molly Lanaghan (photo below) who was presented with £100 towards some new skates, Branton
Juniors FC Under 8's who had new Portable Goalposts purchased for them & Branton Juniors Under 7's
who with the help of other E &
C regulars, Shaun & Lizzie
Chester, were the lucky
recipients of a brand new
Football Kit. We would all like
to say thank you and well
done.
Jason Fletcher
Back row left to right, Mick Lovell, Andy Bond, Under 7's manager, Lizzie & Shaun Chester
Local Heroes
Jeff Wray, Under 8's manager & the team
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Your parish Council has an overall responsibility for the well being of your local community. Their work falls into 3
categories:
Representing your local community Delivering Services to meet local
needs Striving to improve quality of life in
the parish. The Parish Council is made up of a number of councillors who meet monthly to make decisions on the work and direction of the council. The best way to see what happens at a meeting is to attend one.
If you are interested in finding out more information on being a councillor please visit www.nalc.gov.uk or contact your Parish Council Clerk, contact numbers can be found in the back of the Arrow for all local Clerks or visit www.doncaster.gov.uk and search for parish councils. Close of nominations is no later than noon on Mon 4th April 2011. All nominations must be on the electoral register and over
the age of 18 years. Nomination packs can be obtained from DMBC along with all further information.
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Friday March 18th ,
otherwise known as Red
Nose Day, was the day the
schools turned red!
All the local schools took part in
this charity day event to raise
money for comic relief, the
charity which raises funds for
Africa and the UK. Comic Relief
celebrated their best record
ever—over £74 million at the
last count!
Auckley Junior, Infants and Nursery School dressed in red for the day
(above). There was red hair, red wigs, red pyjamas, red noses, red
cheeks, in fact, everything you can imagine was red!
Lots of fun was had by all and St Wilfrids Primary school had a table
top sale and invited parents to a cat walk event so the children could
show off their inventive styles as they wore anything red!! Even the
teachers joined in and wore something red. Lets hope lots of money
was raised for this worthy cause. Well done everyone.
Red Nose
Fun day
Joseph Grant from Auckley Nursery and his
Sister Jodie from St Wilfrids Primary School.
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Throughout the Easter half
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activities for children aged 3-
14 in the Doncaster area. Our opening times are
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Branton St Wilfrids School News
Confirmation Service
On Wednesday 2nd March Bishop Martyn of Beverley visited school to lead our Confirmation
Service for 20 children in Years 4, 5 and 6. The service was very well attended by parents,
relatives, governors and friends of the school and was a lovely occasion.
ICT curriculum week
Our week started with a „remote control‟ day. Most children brought a remote control device into
school and loved racing them around a track in the hall.
We invited ICT technicians in to talk about what different parts of a computer do and we also
enjoyed talks about the history of technology and how to stay safe on the internet.
In addition to this, Year 6 went to visit Hayfield Secondary School where they worked in the
computer suite to produce a comic strip.
Throughout the week, each class had a variety of different workshop sessions, teaching us all new
skills on the computers.
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Year 5 and 6 learnt all about „Podcasting‟ as well
as taking part in a fantastic Robotics Workshop
session.
Class R’s Visit to the Railway Museum
On Wednesday 16th February Class R went on
their first coach trip to York Railway Museum.
Thirty very excited children set off for a full
day of activities which included an interactive
story-telling session called “Clickety-Clack” which
told the story of a train journey to Edinburgh
with various sound effects provided by the chil-
dren. The children loved having their lunch on an
old railway carriage, but probably, they would
say, their highlight of the day was the outdoor
play area which was full of play trains and slides!
A fantastic day was had by everyone – rounded
off by many children having a snooze on the re-
turn journey!!
Tag Rugby
On Thursday March 3rd, Year 6 played in the
Hayfield Pyramid Tag Rugby tournament. Firstly
we played Hayfield Lane Primary School and we
won 7-0. Next we played Auckley School and we
won by 5-3. After that Auckley School played
Hayfield Lane School and Auckley won. Last of
all we played Auckley in the finals and we won by
3-2. All of us were really happy that we won!
by Abigail Kelly
Year 3 and 4 created a 3D animation using Movie Maker and plasticine figures.
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 created a 2D animation on the computer.
Reception and Year 1 also enjoyed using the Beebots, a programmable
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Class 1 ‘Clean Slate Day’
Class 1 enjoyed pretending to be a Victorian
child for the day when we were visited by a
company called „Clean Slate‟ to help us find out
more about life in a Victorian home. Read Mia‟s
diary entry to find out more …
Victorian day diary
I put on a white Victorian pinny.
I went to school and if you were naughty there
would be some serious punishments.
I did some baking and you had to do this. You
had some butter in front of you and some
wooden things you had to pat the butter with
and you were done. Idid some cleaning and you
had to squeeze some lemon juice out of a lemon
and clean the pots. I did some washing you had
to pat the clothes with the dolly stick. I played
with Victorian toys. by Mia
We hope you have enjoyed reading some of our
school news from the last month.
Best Wishes
E.A. Crayton, Head teacher
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Doncaster Advanced Motorists
Speed and Acceleration
Dear readers,
Knowing when to use your car’s power and when to take it easy are skills which every driver needs
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With smooth road surfaces and powerful, quiet cars, it can take serious concentration not to creep
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Advanced Driving is not about driving slowly. A driver who tootles along at 50mph on a busy mo-
torway or a clear country road can be just as dangerous and frustrating as a speed demon. The
skilled Advanced Driver looks to make good progress whenever possible by carrying out well-timed
overtakes; with smooth, progressive controlled acceleration.
Remember just how difficult it would be to enjoy
your motoring without a driving licence!
If you are interested in the courses that we offer,
you’ll be able to find this information on the Insti-
tute of Advanced Motorists website at
www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 020 8996 9600
Safe Driving
Paul Tuke.
Doncaster Advanced Motorists.
To advertise please call 07795 387937 or 01302 534256 33
10am-2pm
10% discount on all purchases of
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01302 834 020 www.busybodies.co.uk
3 Mill St, Armthorpe DN3 3DL
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Boarding of Ceilings & Walls
Reskims Over Old Walls
Reskims Over Artex
Floors Levelled
Coving Fitted
Rendering
L.T.J Plastering Services
Also Kitchen Fitting & Tiling
Tel: 01302 370347
Mob: 0788 2578863
A Clean and Friendly Service!
Free Estimates, Phone Dave
For care and support
when you need it the
most
Personal service 24 hours a day.
Independant family business.
Established for 90 years.
19 Thorne Road, Bawtry,
Doncaster
01302 710285
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To advertise please call 07795 387937 or 01302 534256 35
St Saviours, Auckley St Oswald’s &
Holy Trinity, Finningley
Tabasco Sauce and Daffodils
All over the country at the start of April grateful Mums and carers are pushed back into their pillows.
Daffodil’s are being yanked from gardens and parks across the UK, and placed in empty Coke bottles.
And the strangest assortment of food known to humanity is being specially prepared just for her.
A MIXER whirls out of CONTROL, then stops ABRUPTLY as a voice cries, “I’m telling!” A dog BARKS
and another voice says, “Get his PAWS out of there. She has to EAT that.”
Mum squirms and then tries to get out of bed, but the YOUNGEST child standing guard, pushes her firmly
back into her PILLOW.
Minutes pass and finally Mum hears, “Dad! Where’s the chilli powder?” Then, “Don’t you dare BLEED on Mum’s
breakfast!”
The rest is a BLUR of banging doors, running water, rapid footsteps and a high pitched, “You started the
FIRE, you put it out!”
The breakfast is fairly standard: a glass of fresh juice, five pieces of BLACK BACON that shatters into a
THOUSAND pieces as soon as it is touched, a MOUND of EGGS topped with TABASCO SAUCE to
disguise the BLOOD, lumpy PORIDGE, and four pieces of COLD TOAST.
The kids line up by the bed to watch you EAT, and from time to time they ask why aren’t you drinking the
PRUNE JUICE and touching the PORIDGE with the BLACK OLIVES on top spelling "M—U—M".
Later in the day, after you have decided it’s easier to MOVE to a NEW HOUSE than clean the KITCHEN,
you return to your bed where, if you’re wise, you’ll reflect on this day. For your children have GIVEN
instead of RECEIVED. And they have presented you with the GREATEST GIFT people can give—
THEMSELVES.
Mothering Sunday falls in Lent – a time in the
church calendar when Christians think of Jesus’
journey to the cross and his resurrection at
Easter. In the story above the Mother’s
children gave their all. In the Bible, the Father’s
Son gave his all – he died on a cross for you
and for me.
Blessings
Revd. Neil Redeyoff
St Saviour's, Auckley &
St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley Jack, Hannah, Joseph, Neil and Catherine
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699
Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699
Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 5.45—7.15pm 01427 754896
Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073
Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924
Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737
Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800
Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703
Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703
Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607
Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699
What’s On In Branton And Auckley?
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Pre-School from 2yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405
Mon Weight Watchers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30am 07966 226073
Mon 1st Doncaster Brownies Auckley Parish Centre 5.30 - 7.00 773174
Mon Friendly Society Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 4.00 770097
Mon Line Dancing Auckley Parish Centre 7.30—9.30 817124
Mon Simply Singing Auckley St Saviours Parish Church 10.00-11.30 571874
Mon Computers for Beginners Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00—12noon AFCL 862388
Tue Coffee Morning Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-11.30 Sheila 538542
Tue Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon Eddie 537480
Tue Cubs 8 - 10yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 6.15 - 7.45 770838
Tue Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405
Tue Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07815 666068
Tue Slimlines Slimming Club Auckley Parish Centre 5.00—7.00 01405 818564
Tue Ridgeway School of Dance Auckley Parish Centre 4.00 - 8.30 710889
Tue Street Beat Dance Academy Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.00-6.00pm 07808 070300
Wed Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—11.00 07815 666068
wed Computers for Beginners Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 12.30-2.30pm AFCL 862388
Wed Gentle Exercise Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 3.30 771326
Wed Pre-School from 2 years 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405
Wed Beavers 6 - 8yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 7.00 770838
Wed Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill) Auckley Parish Centre 6.15 - 7.45 868431
Wed Pilates Auckley Parish Centre 8.00—9.00 01427 752548
Thur 91st Rainbows Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 6.30 770727
Thur Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.30 - 9.30 770838
Thur Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405
Thur Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07815 666068
Thur Coffee Morning Auckley Parish Centre 10.00—11.30 771525
Thur Slim & Zumba Exercise Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30-10.45am 07952 756422
Thur St John Ambulance, 5-10yrs Auckley Parish Centre 5.30-6.45 535151
Thur St John Ambulance 10—16yrs Auckley parish Centre 7.00—8.30 535151
Fri Scouts 10.5 - 14yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.00 - 9.00 770838
Fri Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15 - 11.45 865405
Fri Music Bugs Auckley Parish Centre 9.30-11am 08445 781016
Fri Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon Eddie 537480
Fri BINGO Auckley Parish Centre 7.00—8.30 770714
Fri Mod’ Sequence & Ballroom Dance Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.00-10.30pm Cyril 532497
Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811
Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings Contact Sylvia Mulligan 10am to 4pm
Mon—Sat 07856 221470
What’s On In Finningley?
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699
Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699
Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 5.45—7.15pm 01427 754896
Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073
Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924
Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737
Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800
Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703
Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703
Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607
Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699
Monthly Activity Meeting place Time Contact
2nd Monday in Month Church Friendship Group Finningley Village Hall 1.30-3.30 Mrs Huxtable
Last Monday in Month Doncaster Woodturning Club Finningley Village Hall 6.00-9.00 832224
Monday 16th May 2011 Neighbourhood Watch Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm 770873
3rd Tuesday in Month Finningley Parish Council Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm
3rd Thursday in Month Womans Institute Finningley Village Hall 7.15-9.00 771437
3rd Tuesday in Month Tuesday Club Finningley Village Hall 1.45pm 770992
Monthly Activity Meeting place Time Contact
2nd Wednesday of the month Auckley Parish Council Meeting Auckley Parish Centre 7.10pm 770922
1st Wednesday of the month Branton Parish Council Meeting Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 7.00pm 772493
2nd Thursday of the month Branton WI Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton 7.20pm 537493
1st Thursday of the month Auckley WI Auckley Parish Centre 7.15—9.30 771327
Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Branton 1.40pm 873456
Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Auckley 2.15pm 873456
Private, Modern, Classic & Sports cars. Light Commercials and Fleet Maintenance
Unit 3, Ash-Holt Industrial Park,
Blaxton Doncaster DN9 3NT
Tel: 01302 772668 Mob: 07940 592648
38 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements
Advice General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line 01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General 01302 734444
Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675 Post Office—Finningley 01302 770228
Transco - Gas Leaks 0800 111 999 Post Office - Auckley 01302 770250
Yorkshire Water 0845 124 2424 Post Office - Branton 01302 536053
Care in the Community Robin Hood Airport 01302 801010
Age Concern 0800 009966 Medical
Childline 08001111 Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard 08444 140726
Doncaster Council - Community First 01302736000 Doctor Okleke, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302 770327
NSPCC 0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital 01302 366666
RSPCA 08705555999 NHS Direct 0845 4647
Community
Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Don-
caster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm,
Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year. 01302 369699
Auckley Parish Council 01302 770922 Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd,
Cantley 01302 537611
Branton Parish Council 01302 772493
Safer Neighbourhood Team 01302 385338
Finningley Parish Council 01302 771224
Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton 07856 221470
Auckley Parish Centre 01302 886811
S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency) 0114 272 7202
S Yorkshire Police (non emergency) 0114 2202020
Education
Armthorpe Library 01302 833538
Auckley Primary School 01302 770701
Cantley Library 01302 535614
Doncaster Central Library 01302 734305
Doncaster Council - Education 01302 737222
Doncaster Mobile Library 01302 873456
Finningley C of E Primary School 01302 770330
Hayfield School Comprehensive 01302 770589
Hayfield Lane Primary School 01302 770427
Mcauley Catholic High School 01302 537396
St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School 01302 537344
Leisure
Armthorpe Sports Centre 01302 834268
My Vue Cinema 08712 240240
The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777
To advertise please call 07795 387937 or 01302 534256 39
Architect
Wright Design 01302 733622
Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman
Campsall Cabinets (and joinery) Doncaster
www. Campsallcabinets.co.uk 01302 701801
Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster 01302 770768
LTJ Plastering Services 07932 491 022
Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs. 01302 533663
Funeral Directors
W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302710285
Garages —Car Service & Repair
James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley. 01302 370846
The Car Workshop, Armthorpe 01302 834825
General Convenience Stores
Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302771187
Interior Fitted Furniture
DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe 01302 886790
IT Solutions
Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd
[email protected] 01302 534449
Medical Health
Chiropodist Health Professions Council
Registered / Home Visit Service.
Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch.
01302534959
Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing
Aid Dispenser 07784123480
Business Directory
To advertise your business in the
directory for 12 months
call 01302534256
Security
Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley 01302623427
Taxis
Auckley Private Hire, Auckley 01302770097
BJ7 Taxis 4,6,7 & 8 seaters, Cantley 01302531277
Takeaway Food
The Amraj, Indian Takeaway, Auckley
www.amraj.biz 01302773311
Emilios Takeaway Pizza, Auckley
www.emilios.biz 01302772004
The Workbench Joinery & Building Services
Established 1963
Full workshop
facilities available
Mark Turner
Proprietor
Ivy Cottage 27 Main St., Auckley, DN9 3HT
01302 771839
07966 178639 www.joinersdoncaster.co.uk
Have You Considered An LPG Conversion?
Up to 50% savings on fuel costs with lower emissions
We are members of the LPG Association with eight years experience of converting
vehicles to run on LPG
Call James Motor Company on 01302 370846 for more information and an estimate.
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