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Including Finningley
December 2011 Issue No. 75
We Wish All Our Readers a Merry Christmas
Local News
School News
What‘s on at
Christmas
Parish Council
Newsletters
and more...
Guests will be greeted with a glass of fizz and
canapés and will be able to enjoy traditional
Strauss favourites played by the Hall Gate
Orchestra under the baton of maestro
Carey Williams
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Editors Letter...
Yipeee, it‘s my favourite time
of the year again, I can‘t believe
how quickly it has arrived!
In this months Arrow we have listed some must
see events including the ever popular Auckley
Christmas Market. There is also Christmas
Carol singing in Branton, Auckley and Finningley,
a festive favourite for everyone.
Kilham Hall Management Committee arranged a
fantastic Halloween Party hosted by Mr Dan for
the children in the village. The party was a huge
success and on behalf of all the children who
had a thrilling time and their parents,
Thank you... when‘s the next party?
Doncaster Council are again giving out Smart
Water packs, we have the information in this
issue, so please make sure you call them asap to
book your pack. The offer is only available
whilst stocks last and Smart water is such a
powerful deterrent to criminals.
This month, we have lots of information about
what is happening in school. Thank you to all
the parents and teachers who provide us with
this information each month. It‘s lovely to see
what our children are up to in school and see
how things have changed!
Finally, I would like to thank all the Arrow
readers and advertisers for 6 years of support,
The Branton & Auckley Arrow had it‘s 6th
Anniversary with our October issue. Where
does the time go?
The deadline for the January issue will be
December 14th . The January issue will be
distributed between Christmas and New Year.
Merry Christmas
Michelle Sidebottom Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937
Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk
Mail: 26 Springwood Close, Branton, DN3 3UD
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News, News, News, News, News, News...
Kilham Hall Our first Halloween party on Sunday the 30th
October was fabulous! Mr Dan entertained all
50 children who all dressed up for the occasion
and was great. Not sure who enjoyed the party
most, children or adults! Thanks to everyone
who came and supported the event, parents you
should be proud of all your children, they
behaved wonderfully and all so polite. The
Committee members (all grandparents bar one),
were in bed and sleeping by 8pm!
Good news – Debbie who runs the Zumba
Thursday morning group, has agreed to take
over the Tuesday night class 6.30 until 7.30 from
the 3rd January 2012 as Andrea is off on her
worldwide travels. On the same evening Debbie
from 7.30 until 8.30 will start a Pilates group.
Please come and support this new class and if
any further details are required contact Debbie
on 07952756422.
At last! We have a mothers and toddlers group
commencing in the hall (for a five week trial) on
the 11th January 9.30 until 11.30, term time only.
Simone Turner Doncaster 771101 will be in
charge so please come and give her your
support. The Hall is a great place for children
and of course the play park and field adjoin so
all you young mums(and grandparents)bring
your little ones for a morning of play. A great
way to make new friends and another step in
bringing the community spirit to Branton.
Correction from last month – Eddies Art Group
starts at 1.00 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday
afternoons. A warm welcome awaits
newcomers. The Group held a very successful
exhibition of their paintings on Tuesday 3rd
November. These exhibits are held monthly,
superb pictures for sale at very reasonable
prices. Phone Eddie 01302 537480 for further
details.
Don‘t forget Tuesday 13th December special
Christmas Coffee Club 10 a.m. until 12 noon
with Reg and his music.
If you have ideas/suggestions /want to be on the
Committee – Phone 07856221470
Thanks - June
Cheryl Williams from Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Emily
Greenwood who came first in the fancy dress competition.
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News, News, News, News, News, News...
EPG Roofing I would like to endorse the recommendation by
Cheryl Brough in the July Arrow. Elliot has
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our daughter. His workmanship is first class and
prices reasonable. We would recommend him
anytime. Tony Heaton, Auckley.
ONE TO ONE PILATES WITH
SUZANNE DAVIES MFHT A new class starts at Auckley Parish Hall on
Tuesday 10th January, 2.30-3.30pm.
ONE TO ONE PILATES is designed to improve every day activities, giving you confidence to
enjoy life! This class is a real celebration of using
the body well and being aware of what each part
is for and how it works. We all take our body
for granted and then wonder why it doesn't
work well at times. These classes will give TLC
to the joints and muscles, leaving you feeling
relaxed but energised. Older adults will maintain
mobility and independence at least and will gain
strength and tone in very little time.
Pilates is for all ages and abilities, all conditions
and ailments. Functional exercises are taught so
that Pilates can be done at home every day
doing every day things.
For further details contact Suzanne on 07787158180 the cost of the course is £27.50 for 6 sessions or £6 per class.
New Table Tennis Club at
Hayfield. Why not come along and have a game? There is
no commitment needed so you can attend as
little or as often as your like. We use the Sports Hall at Hayfield School and there are six
table tennis tables. The emphasis is on having a
social game and some fun rather than extreme
competition, although we do have a weekly
competition. We have a wide range of attendees
of all abilities and ages. Anyone is welcome,
regardless of ability.
The cost is £3 per person and runs every
Wednesday at 7pm. Contact Stewart Morley
on 01302 530905 or 0770 3014818
Holy Trinity and St Oswald’s
Church
Finningley
A Year in God’s Acre
2012
All Proceeds to Support Holy Trinity and
St Oswald’s Church, Finningley
The above calendar is now on
sale to support Finningley Church
£4 each Available from Church after Sunday services and
on Wednesday afternoons, 1.30-4.00pm Also from Finningley Post Office during opening
hours
The calendar celebrates our churchyard
through the seasons
Distraction burglaries We would like to inform you, in particular the
elderly community, that there has been a spate
of distraction burglaries around Doncaster,
namely Bentley, Conisborough and Balby, all
claiming to be Water Board employees. These
are taking place between 1400 and 1930
hours. There have also been some reported in
Branton so please be aware and report anything
suspicious to the police.
Its Panto time again! Oh yes it is!
This years FAB[ulous] production is called
Sinner-Ella and will be on at the Parish Church
in Finningley. We will have 2 performances on
Sunday 11th December at 2.30pm and 6.00pm.
Tickets are £2.50 each to include interval
refreshments. They are available from Karen
Robinson on 770607. We look forward to your
company. Oh yes we do!
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Results for the October 2011
Auckley Show 200+Club 1st No 445 Kay Fletcher wins £100 well done
Kay who won in Jan 2010
2nd No 301 Geoff Gaulkrodger wins £20 well
done Geoff who won August 2009
3rd No 23 Janet Perry wins £10
All previous winners can be found on our web
site www.auckleyshow.co.uk
Cantley with Branton WI We all enjoyed the Harvest Supper of pie and
peas. It was a very social event and everyone
had a chance to chat to new and old friends.
The year races on and Christmas is not that far
away. So in December we have a lady showing
us how to make a gift very special with expert
wrapping of our presents. This event is on
December the 8th. Visitors are welcome.
Contact Anne Oakes 536802. Chris
News, News, News, News, News, News...
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‗Carols Round The Tree‘ - Carol singing round the tree will take place at the village green on Tues-
day, 20th December 2011, commencing at 7.00 p.m. The Armthorpe Elmfield Band will accompany the
singing, and Santa will make a visit. A collection will be held in aid of funds to provide a Family Room for
relatives of patients being treated in Doncaster Women‘s Hospital.
Provision of Bus Shelter, Main Street, Auckley - Council is pleased to announce that, weather per-
mitting, work will start on the construction of a stone-built bus shelter during the week commencing 20th
November. A temporary bus stop will be provided further along the road whilst the work is in progress.
Parking Outside School and Ellers Lane Shops - Irresponsible parking continues to be a problem
outside the Auckley School and on the double yellow lines in front of the shops. Enforcement Officers
will be monitoring the situation and tickets will be issued to offenders.
Eagle and Child Public House - Council is to apply to English Heritage for the Eagle and Child to be
made a listed building. We would appreciate any photographs or other memorabilia relating to the build-
ing that members of the public might own which could be copied and used for our application.
Improvements to Hanson Quarry, Hurst Lane - The Hanson management is planning to make im-
provements to the site by moving the machinery further back from the road and providing a wheel wash
in order to reduce the amount of sand being spread on the highway at Hurst Lane.
Auckley Parish Council wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Auckley Parish Council Newsletter December 2011
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Local student is set to be
the Next BRIT thing
Talented local guitarist Travis Speight
from Hayfield Academy in Doncaster could soon
be playing at London‘s O2 and be on the next
BRITs album thanks to a nationwide competition
for young musicians. The 13 year old‘s track ‗Rock
of Ages‘ has already been number one in the Offi-
cial UK youth chart and he has had nearly
2000 plays.
Travis, who has been playing guitar for 8 years
with Doncaster Youth Jazz Association, describes
his music as ―Rhythmic, energetic and versatile‖
and is really excited about his prospects, ‗‘Winning
this competition would give me the credibility I
need to take my music to a higher level.‘‘
“It's tough to get started in the music indus-
try and Next BRIT thing is a brilliant compe-
tition that gives all young people in the UK a
chance to make it big. If you love music, get
involved.”
Pixie Lott
He only has until 16th December to get enough
votes to qualify for the next round. You can hear
his track and vote at https://
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Some of the UK‘s biggest music stars have already
supported Next BRIT thing, encouraging young
people to get involved – including Jessie J, Pixie
Lott, Paloma Faith, Tinchy Stryder, Laura
Wright, Chipmunk, Eliza Doolittle, Dionne
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Anyone wishing to take part has until 16th
December to upload their tracks at
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Auckley Academy School News
A Visit from Florence Nightingale
Children in Year 2 brought history to life this
term by participating in a Florence Nightin-
gale workshop event. The children had oppor-
tunity to role play the conditions and experi-
ences Florence encountered during her time in
the Crimean War using real life Victorian ar-
tefacts and costumes. This involved cleaning
the ward, preparing a stew, praying and writ-
ing letters home on behalf of the wounded
soldiers. The school hall has never looked so
clean! Fun was had by all.
Harvest Festival
Year 1 and 2 have recently performed a lovely
harvest festival to the parents and school.
This year our thoughts were about bread: how
it is made and where it comes from. Year 2
children read lots of facts about bread and
told the audience how they had made their
own bread whilst Year 1 children acted out
the story of The Little Red Hen. All of the
children performed very well. Many thanks
also to the children who donated gifts for our
harvest display. Year 6 delivered packages to
the senior citizens in the area who were very
pleased. Thank you.
Austerfield Visit
Year 6 have recently visited Austerfield as
part of their science topic – Interdepend-
ence and Adaptation. There the children had
first hand experience in a woodland environ-
ment, such that they were able to under-
stand and appreciate the inter-relationship
of all life and were encouraged to care about
the environment. They enjoyed a woodland
nature walk, games about food chains and
then were thrilled to hold and pet a variety
of animals from giant centipedes and snails to an albino hedgehog. Fun was had by all!
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Halloween Disco
All the children had a lot of fun at the Hal-
loween Disco run by Friends of Auckley
School. They all came dressed in scary cos-
tumes and enjoyed dancing and playing
games. Lots of money was raised for future
projects. Thanks to all those involved. If
you wish to join Friends of Auckley, meet-
ings are held at 7pm on the second Tuesday
of each month. Next meeting in January.
Help the Heroes Day
Auckley School went all out to support the
members of the UK’s armed forces who have
been injured while serving their country in
conflicts around the world. Every child
dressed up in clothing linked to the forces and donated money to help the charity. To make
the day more fun, year 6 set up a gruelling assault course and put the other year groups
through their paces. We’re happy to report that everyone passed the Commando training and
£194 was raised!
A Visit to Eden Camp
On Friday 14th October Year 3 visited Eden Camp, a World War 2 museum situated on the
site of a former prisoner of war camp. On arrival we saw lots of military vehicles including
tanks and planes.
First we went to see a puppet show about famous wartime entertainers. We joined in with
the singing and some people got squirted with water!
Then we visited the different huts. The Blitz which recreated a bomb attack was a favour-
ite, despite the fact that it was very dark, noisy and scary. The German U-boat was also
popular because it had vari-
ous buttons and levers which
emitted loud noises when
pressed! The hut depicting
everyday life was also inter-
esting.
After dinner we had the
obligatory visit to the shop
where all year 3’s money was
duly spent! Even though it
was a long journey a very
enjoyable day was had by all.
One child even judged it to
be “the best museum in the
world”.
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Finningley CE Primary School ‗Get Bright Day 2011‘
On Friday 11th November Finningley CE celebrated its second annual Get Bright Bike It
day with all our pupils helping raise awareness of how important it is to be seen at
night.
School has been a Bike It school for two years now and under the excellent leadership of our own
Bike It staff champion Miss C Waszak we have trebled the number of pupils who ride to school.
Throughout the year Miss Waszak and her Bike It pupil team work with Sustrans‘ Tom Collister to
deliver cycle safety training for all pupils, help younger pupils off stabilisers and increase children‘s
awareness of how to travel safely.
This has had so many benefits for our school with a reduction in the number of cars around school
and much increased fitness levels for children and, of course, a sense of independence for young
people.
This week we have been encouraging cyclists by
giving daily raffle prizes to all who ride to school,
awarding the brightest bike with a new set of
lights and choosing a class Bright Buddy that
shows off the best of high visibility.
Abbigale in our youngest class is a cracking
example of the thought, effort and enthusiasm
that the pupils and parents have put into the
week.
Next up is our Cycle to Santa competition so
look out for that.
Russ Hall, Head Teacher
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Christmas Carol Singing This will take place on Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 6.30 p.m. at Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane
Branton accompanied by the Armthorpe Elmfield Brass Band and attended by children from Branton St
Wilfrid‘s School. Festive refreshments for a small charge will be available and also a raffle.
New Notice Board at Old Cantley A new bespoke notice board is now in place with a small stone planter as it was necessary to remove the
old plant trough to make way for the larger notice board. It is hoped residents of Old Cantley will enjoy
the improved provision of information.
Basket Ball Facilities Arrangements are being made for a basket ball to be installed on the hard standing area adjacent to the
ball wall at the Kilham Lane recreation ground for the enjoyment of young people.
Parking on Pavements Residents are again requested to refrain from parking on pavements in order to keep pedestrians safe by
not obstructing the footpaths.
Dog Control Order – Kilham Lane Recreation Ground As no representations were received regarding the introduction of a Dog Control Order at the above site
the parish council agreed its introduction with effect from 1 November 2011. As a consequence it is an
offence for anyone to allow a dog to enter the site unless any of the exceptions contained within the or-
der apply. A copy of the order can be viewed on the council‘s website or obtained from the Clerk.
DMBC‘s Core Strategy Document The parish council has considered representations relating to a section of the strategy (Policy No. 13) that
relates to the provision of gypsy and traveller sites and has expressed concern that the policy seems to
favour the establishment of sites in areas where other development may be restricted. The council has
also supported DMBC‘s proposal for changes to national planning policy to seek a more equitable distribu-
tion of traveller sites.
Request for Old Photographs of the Parish The parish council‘s website has attracted many favourable comments since its inception and requests
have been received for more old photographs to be added. If anyone has any photographs that would be
of local interest please contact the Clerk.
Cantley With Branton Parish Council
www.cantleywithbrantonparish.co.uk
Winter 2011 Newsletter
Your Parish Councillors Email Address Telephone
Gillian Warrender (Chair) gillian-warrender2011@hotmail.co.uk 537713
Jennifer Worthington (Vice-Chair) Jennifer.worthington@homecall.co.uk 771244
Barbara Fussey barbara.fussey@gmail.com 536053
Yvonne Butterworth 539476
Brian Cheetham bcheet@talktalk.net 831373
Michelle Sidebottom michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk 534256
Neville Williams n.william@yorkshirewildlifepark.com 535057
Clerk to the Council
Julia Staniforth julia.staniforth@mypostoffice.co.uk 772493
The parish council would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
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News From Branton St Wilfrid’s Primary School During the last few weeks we have planned many additional visits out of school and we have invited
many visitors into school as part of our R.E. Curriculum Focus Week, to enrich and enhance our
creative delivery of R.E. throughout school.
Year 6 Visit to Denaby Main Parish Church Last year Class 6 developed a close link with the
Class 6 pupils at Denaby Main Primary School and they planned and enjoyed many joint activities
and projects together. As part of our R.E. Week activities, our new Class 6 pupils were shown
round Denaby Main Primary School and Parish Church by their pen pals.
Year 5 Residential Visit to Walsingham On Wednesday the 2nd of November Class 5 went to
Walsingham and had a brilliant time. First of all we walked the Holy Mile, following the route that
Henry VIII and countless pilgrims have made in the past and reached Walsingham; it was very
exhausting but we made it!
After we had finished the Holy Mile, we walked to our bedrooms and unpacked. Then we looked at
the Stations of the Cross. The Stations of the Cross are pictures of Jesus and tell the story of
how Jesus was crucified on the cross. There were fourteen different stations and they were all
over Walsingham.
Next we had a workshop and role play session about the history of Walsingham and how it was
founded by Lady Richeldis who had three visions about Mary pointing at the house where Jesus
was born. The house was built and is now called England’s Nazareth. After that we made some
pilgrim’s badges to wear around Walsingham. After having a tiring day we all had tea and made our
way to bed.
The next day we had breakfast and we went to mass in the Holy House, we also drank water from
the holy well. Afterwards we went to look at some Tudor buildings and looked at the ruined abbey.
Then we all dressed up and went to a Tudor banquet. Our banquet included pottage and chicken
legs (we were very good and we did not throw our chicken leg bones on the floor as the Tudors
did!) We really enjoyed it and would love to go again!
Class 5 would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped take us to Walsingham, and to the
PCC for their kind contribution towards our visit. By Georgina and Freya
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Doncaster Minster On
Thursday 13th October, Classes 3
and 4 visited Doncaster Minster
as part of their R.E. Week work.
Both classes found it an
enjoyable and informative visit.
The children learned about the
special clothes that a priest
wears and some children tried on
the clothes.
They listened to Reverend Jude
tell them about Communion. They
looked at the font where people
are baptised.
The children took part in a quiz
where they had to visit different
parts of the church and find
pieces of information about the
statues, the stained glass
windows, the chapel, the font,
the lectern or the pulpit. Thank
you to Marion and the other
Minster volunteers who made us
feel very welcome and answered
all of our questions.
Samaritan’s Purse-Shoe Box
Appeal Jean Gravett from the
Samaritan’s Purse Charity visited
school as part of our R.E. Week
to talk about the Shoe Box
Appeal. Children and families
were invited to pack a shoe box with gifts and useful items e.g. toothbrush, soap, sweets, crayons,
colouring book/paper, small toy etc. and to cover the shoe box with Christmas wrapping paper. Our
50 boxes have been collected and will be delivered to children in the Crimea, who will have no
other Christmas present this year.
Doncaster Mosque Visit On Wednesday the 2nd of November 2011 Class 5 went to the mosque.
An Imam showed us around the mosque and we looked at the different features, like the minaret.
Then we went inside the mosque and took our shoes off. After that, we went in the main hall. It
was very big and had a beautiful carpet. We also looked at the Arabic books the boys and girls use
to learn about Islam.
Then the Imam told us about the rules of Islam. The first rule is that there is only one god: Allah.
The second rule is that the Prophet Mohammed is the messenger of Allah. Then we went to the
girls’ classroom and the Imam told us about the third rule of Islam, which is that there is a
Judgement Day, where Allah will judge everyone. After that we went back to school. We really
enjoyed our visit and learnt lots! By Benson, Charlie and Tom P
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anthony.snowden@btinternet.com
British Legion Poppy Appeal Every year we
sell poppies and collect contributions for the
British Legion, Year 6 pupils study what life
was like during World War II and we always
observe the two minutes’ silence, as it is so
important for our children to learn about the
sacrifice made by so many in the service of our
country. Many thanks to the Parish Council, who
send us a poppy wreath each year. This is a
focal point for our acts of worship around
Remembrance Day and the wreath is taken to
St Wilfrid’s Church, on behalf of all the
children and staff, for the Remembrance
Sunday Service.
Congratulations to Mrs Dilks Many
congratulations to Mrs Dilks, who leads our
Jubilate worship group with great dedication
and creativity. Mrs Dilks has undertaken many
months of training through the Diocese and at
a wonderful service at Doncaster Minster led
by the Bishop of Sheffield recently, Mrs Dilks
was ordained as a Children’s Minister.
We look forward to sharing more of our school
news next month.
Best Wishes
EA Crayton
Head teacher
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How To Write A
Christmas Card
In this age of the internet,
emails, and text messaging, the
one thing that hasn‘t changed
too much is the giving and
receiving of Christmas cards.
However, should you get stuck
with what to say, the internet
has some helpful web sites.
Here is a real example...
“Christmas card messages say something about you. What you decide to write in your Christmas card and then
send out to the masses can bring cheer to your friends and family. Business holiday messages show customers that
you appreciate them and keep you in touch through the holidays.
You may have trouble thinking of the just the right thing to say in your Christmas card. You can use this page and
the links included to give you the Christmas message examples and the inspiration you need to write a great
message. Edit them to your taste before sending them out on your own personal Christmas cards. Your message
will be best when you make it personal.
Try listening to Christmas music to put you in the mood to write your Christmas wishes
Some helpful examples:
"Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and happy holidays."
"May we all show each other the love and patience that we may not deserve this Christmas. This
is the true spirit of Christmas."
"It's easy to get caught up in all the business of Christmas, but I'm wishing you a peaceful
Christmas full of the most important things."
"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you be surrounded by all the things that bring
Christmas cheer."
"We hope you are surrounded by beauty and comfort this Christmas season."
"Blessings, love, and peace to you this Christmas."
"Hoping you can feel love, joy, and peace this Christmas season."
"Keep Christmas a time of celebration and love. Don't let Christmas become a chore. Don't let
Christmas bring strife to your home."
You may notice that there was nothing ‗religious‘ in all of that, despite Christ being the reason for
Christmas. I wonder therefore what God would write to you in a Christmas card? Here is what I think:
―I Love You‖
I hope you have a Christ filled Christmas and a peaceful new year.
Revd. Neil Redeyoff
St Saviour's, Auckley &
St Oswald's & Holy Trinity, Finningley
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How to avoid a frosty welcome
A very Merry Christmas to all our readers, Weather conditions will be turning frosty, leaving motorists searching for their ice scrapers. Following
is for drivers seeking to avoid a frosty welcome:
Prepare the vehicle for winter early. Have the anti freeze checked, replace damaged wiper blades, stock
up on de-icer, add a frost inhibitor to the screen wash and buy a window scraper and two cloths: one
to clear condensation and dirt from the inside windows and one to clean lights and exterior windows.
Check that the windscreen wipers are off when leaving the vehicle the night before to avoid damaging
the wiper motor and blades when the engine is started the next day. Use external temperature gauges,
if the vehicle has them. An indicated temperature of 3°C means that extremely slippery conditions are
possible. Remember that ice on the windscreen could mean ice on the carriageway at some points,
especially side roads. Observe other road users reactions to conditions ahead as a pre-warning of what
is to come
Stopping distances will increase in frosty or wet weather. Stay focused, look further ahead than usual
and allow for the extra time needed to stop by increasing the gap ahead. Where the road surface is
likely to be slippery, stay in the highest gear possible to minimise the risk of wheel spin. Consider set-
ting off in second gear, releasing the clutch and accelerating very gently.
If the vehicles front end begins to lose grip, a front wheel skid will begin. Reduce acceleration, consider
disengaging the clutch and steer smoothly. If the vehicle goes into a rear wheel skid, lift off the accelera-
tor, consider de-clutching and steer into the skid.
Always ensure windows, lights and mirrors are
clear of dirt and ice before setting off.
Safe Driving.
If you are interested in the courses that we
offer, you’ll be able to find this information on
the Institute of Advanced Motorists website at
www.iam.org.uk or Tel: 01302 886 276
Safe Driving
Paul Tuke.
Senior Training Observer.
Doncaster Advanced Motorists
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Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley
Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699
Mon Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) Blaxton Community Hall 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921
Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699
Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00—7.15pm 07787 521700
Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Tue Indoor Bowls Blaxton Community Hall 12.30—2pm 771921
Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 6.00-7.30pm 01427 754896
Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073
Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924
Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737
Wed Zumba Class Blaxton Community Hall 6.45—7.45 07899 980870
Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800
Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00-7.15pm
Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703
Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703
Fri Zumba Finningley Village Hall 9.30—10.30am 07899 980870
Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607
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 770004
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 Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.30—6.30pm &
6.30-7.30pm Vicky 07899980870
Tue Coffee Morning Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-11.30 Sheila 538542
Tue Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 1.30-3.30pm Eddie 537480
Tue Cubs 8 - 10yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 6.15 - 7.45 770838
Tue Street Beat Dance Academy Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 5.15—6.15pm Kim 07808070300
Tue Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405
Tue Clinical Pilates (from 10/1/12) Auckley Parish Centre 2.30—3.30pm 07787158180
Tue Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068
Tue Ridgeway School of Dance Auckley Parish Centre 4.00 - 8.30 710889
Tue Pilates (from 3rd January) Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30—8.30pm Debbie 07952756422
Tue Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 6.30.7.30pm Andrea 07709175830
Wed Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30—11.00 07915 666068
Wed Gentle Exercise Auckley Parish Centre 2.00 - 3.30 771326
Wed Parent & Toddler Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30—11.30 Simone 771101
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 Table Tennis Club Hayfield Community Sports Centre 7pm 530905 / 07703014818
Wed Chunma Tae Kwon Do (Dave Sutherill) Auckley Parish Centre 6.15 - 7.45 868431
Wed Zumba Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30—8.30 Kasia 07989828850
Wed Pilates Auckley Parish Centre 8.00—9.00 01427 752548
Thur 91st Rainbows Scout Hut, Auckley 5.30 - 6.30 770727
Thur Explorer Scouts 14-18yrs Scout Hut, Auckley 7.30 - 9.30 770838
Thur Pre-School from 2 yrs 6 months Auckley Nursery School Building 9.15—11.45 865405
Thur Parent and Toddlers Auckley Parish Centre 9.30 - 11.00 07915 666068
Thur Coffee Morning Auckley Parish Centre 10.00—11.30 771525
Thur Slim & Zumba Exercise Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 9.30-10.45am 07952 756422
Thur Soft Play from 12/1/12 Auckley Parish Centre 1-3pm 771101
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 9.30-11.30am 07827 816175
Fri Music bugs Auckley Parish Centre 1.30-2.30pm As above
Fri Art Group Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 10.00-12noon Eddie 537480
Fri BINGO Auckley Parish Centre 7.00—8.30 770714
Fri Social Dance Kilham Hall Branton Community Centre 7.30-10.30pm Cyril 532497
Sat Circuit Training Auckley Parish Centre 9-10am Luke 07709 489311
Sat Talegate Theatre (Drama) Auckley Parish Centre 10.30am 07784 560062
Sun Sunday Club Auckley Parish Centre 11am 770240
Auckley Parish Ctr Bookings Contact Margaret Ottewell 886811
Blaxton Community Hall Bookings Contact Kathleen 771921
Finningley Village Hall Bookings Contact Elaine McNulty 771699
Kilham Hall, Branton—Bookings Contact Beverley 10-4pm Mon -Sat 07856 221470
Monthly Events in Branton, Finningley & Auckley
What‘s On In Finningley & Blaxton? Day Activity Meeting place Time Contact
Mon Finningley Babies & Toddler Group Finningley Village Hall 09.45-11.15 771699
Mon Good Companions (alternate Monday’s) Blaxton Community Hall 1.30pm—3.30pm 771921
Mon See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12noon 771699
Mon Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00—7.15pm 07787 521700
Tue See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Tue Indoor Bowls Blaxton Community Hall 12.30—2pm 771921
Tue 73rd Doncaster Brownies Blaxton Community Hall 6.00-7.30pm 01427 754896
Tue Weight Watchers Finningley Village Hall 5-6.30pm 07966 226073
Wed Term Time Junior Youth Club Finningley Village Hall 6.30-8.00pm 772924
Wed See Saw Pre School 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Wed 73rd Doncaster Rainbows Blaxton Community Hall 5.30—6.30 772737
Wed Zumba Class Blaxton Community Hall 6.45—7.45 07899 980870
Thur See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon 771699
Thur Art Club Finningley Village Hall 1.00 -3.30 771800
Thur Scott Stevenson School of Dance Blaxton Community Hall 5.00-7.15pm
Thur Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-8.30pm 079180203703
Fri See Saw Pre school 2-5yrs Finningley C o E School 9-12 noon
Fri Reach For The Stars-School Dance Finningley Village Hall 4.00-9.00pm 079180203703
Fri Zumba Finningley Village Hall 9.30—10.30am 07899 980870
Sun Church Sunday School Finningley Village Hall 9.00-10.00 770607
2nd Monday in Month Church Friendship Group Finningley Village Hall 1.30-3.30 Mrs Huxtable
Last Monday in Month Doncaster Woodturning Club Finningley Village Hall 6.00-9.00 832224
Monday 16th May 2011 Neighbourhood Watch Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm 770873
3rd Tuesday in Month Finningley Parish Council Finningley Village Hall 7.00pm
3rd Thursday in Month Finningley WI Finningley Village Hall 7.15-9.00 772539
3rd Tuesday in Month Tuesday Club Finningley Village Hall 1.45pm 770992
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 772065
Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Branton 1.40pm 873456
Wednesday fortnightly Mobile Library Auckley 2.15pm 873456
Christmas Events in December Monday 5th at 6.30pm, Carols Around the Tree at Finningley Green followed by
mince pies and mulled wine in the village hall.
Sunday 11th at 2.30pm and 6pm, FAB Parish Panto at St Oswalds in Finningley,
Sinner Ella, Tickets £2.50 and include interval refreshments. Call Karen for tickets 770607.
Tuesday 13th at 4pm till 9pm Auckley Christmas Market.
Wednesday 14th at 6.30pm, Christmas Carol Singing at Kilham Hall, Branton.
Tuesday 20th at 7pm, Carols Around the Tree, Village Green, Auckley
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Advice General
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Advice line 01302 735225 Doncaster Council - General 01302 734444
Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675 Post Office—Finningley 01302 770228
Transco - Gas Leaks 0800 111 999 Post Office - Auckley 01302 770250
Yorkshire Water 0845 124 2424 Post Office - Branton 01302 536053
Care in the Community Robin Hood Airport 01302 801010
Age Concern 0800 009966 Medical
Childline 08001111 Burns Medical Centre, Goodison Boulevard 08444 140726
Doncaster Council - Community First 01302736000 Doctor Okleke, 41 Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302 770327
NSPCC 0808 8005000 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital 01302 366666
RSPCA 08705555999 NHS Direct 0845 4647
Community
Weldricks Pharmacy, East Laith Gate, Don-
caster Mon—Sat 9am—10pm, Sun 10am-10pm,
Bank holidays 10am-8pm, 365 days per year. 01302 369699
Auckley Parish Council 01302 770922 Oakwood Doctors Surgery, Masham Rd,
Cantley 01302 537611
Branton Parish Council 01302 772493
Safer Neighbourhood Team 01302 385338
Finningley Parish Council 01302 771224
Kilham Hall Community Centre, Branton 07856 221470
Auckley Parish Centre 01302 886811
S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency) 0114 272 7202
S Yorkshire Police (non emergency) 0114 2202020
Education
Armthorpe Library 01302 833538
Auckley Primary School 01302 770701
Cantley Library 01302 535614
Doncaster Central Library 01302 734305
Doncaster Council - Education 01302 737222
Doncaster Mobile Library 01302 873456
Finningley C of E Primary School 01302 770330
Hayfield School Comprehensive 01302 770589
Hayfield Lane Primary School 01302 770427
Mcauley Catholic High School 01302 537396
St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School 01302 537344
Leisure
Armthorpe Sports Centre 01302 834268
My Vue Cinema 08712 240240
The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777
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Architect
Wright Design 01302 733622
Children‘s Activities
Twinkle Toe Tots, Parent & Tots, Branton 07853893917
Domestic Cleaning Svs & Craftsman
Campsall Cabinets (and joinery) Doncaster
www. Campsallcabinets.co.uk 01302 701801
Grifftile, Tiling Services, Auckley, Doncaster 01302 770768
Poppies of Doncaster, Domestic Cleaning Svs. 01302 533663
Funeral Directors
W E Pinder & Sons, Bawtry, Doncaster 01302710285
Garages —Car Service & Repair
James Motors, Cantley Lane, Cantley. 01302 370846
The Car Workshop, Armthorpe 01302 834825
General Convenience Stores
Spar, Ellers Lane, Auckley 01302771187
Interior Fitted Furniture
DC Interiors, Tesco Precinct, Edenthorpe 01302 886790
IT Solutions
It To Go Computer Services
W: www.ittogo.co.uk E:sales@ittogo.co.uk 01302 352532
Mat & Mouse IT Services Ltd
info@matandmouse.co.uk 01302 534449
Medical Health
Chiropodist Health Professions Council
Registered / Home Visit Service.
Contact Brian Tansey M.Ch.S., S.R.Ch.
01302534959
Jackie Fletcher BSc Hons. Registered Hearing
Aid Dispenser 07784123480
Willow Dental Practice
www.thewillowsdentalpractice.co.uk 01427 872106
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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
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Emilios Takeaway Pizza, Auckley
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