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April 2012 Issue No. 50

The

Olympic Torch Route

Local News

Don Gorge

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Editor’s letter... The route

has now been confirmed for

the Olympic torch in

Doncaster! The route will

capture the heart of Doncaster

and there should be plenty of

opportunities for spectators to

get a glimpse of the famous

torch!

We have published the route from Connisbrough

to Hatfield, street by street in this month‟s Arrow.

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A partnership between two voluntary

sector organisations has helped to provide

support for a Doncaster community

through funding from the governments

Active at 60 initiative. Rotherham based

charity Active Regen & Area51, the Sprotbrough

skate park user group, raised funds to deliver a

programme of activities for residents in the

area. Activities were provided at Clifton Court

Care Home and Don View Care Home for

older people & adults with learning difficulties.

Active Regen supplied trained coaches to

deliver a programme called “Virtual to Reality”.

The programme uses virtual sports software

such as Kinect & Wii Sports and a series of real

life sports & physical activities to help improve

mobility & coordination. Active Regen‟s Gary

Whitaker said” The Virtual to Reality

programme has proved very popular with this

client group. They have the opportunity to use IT in an innovative way. The activity has also

given the young people on our apprenticeship

programme an experience of working with

older people & adults with a disability

which they have really enjoyed.” Chairman of

Area51 Steve Gratton said: “It is fantastic to see

the success of the Active at 60 programme. We

work hard to provide top class wheeled sports

activities, including Skateboarding, BMXing,

Scootering and Rollerblading, for the young

people of Doncaster, but it has been great to

have the chance to reach out to the older

generation too. We have some amazing riders

in Doncaster, and we would love to see more

people come down and watch what these guys

are capable of at our park in Sprotbrough”.

Following this success of this initiative, Active

Regen is hoping to raise additional funding to

extend the programme.

For more information please contact Area51

through the website:

www.area51doncaster.co.uk

<http://www.area51doncaster.co.uk> or

Active Regen on 01909 510775 or via the website: www.activeregen.co.uk

Steve Gratton of Area 51 07767438267

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Sprotbrough W I Spring Fayre

You are welcome to join us at our annual

Spring Fayre with some exciting new stalls.

Saturday, May 12th 2012,

10.00am – 12 noon

In St Mary‟s Church Hall

Browse our stalls including „Scents and Soaps‟,

Children‟s Stall, Cakes, „Rainbow Stall‟, Jewel-

lery and Crafts, Bottles, Books, „Kitchen Gar-

den‟ or try your luck on the Raffle or Tombola.

Admission £1 including refreshment

This year a donation will be made to ‘Firefly’

THE DON GORGE

Since reporting our concerns about the new

proposal for the Fish Pass and Small Hydro Scheme

at Lower Sprotborough in December, no further

information has been received. A recent meeting

of the Don Gorge Strategic Partnership reported

that no plans have yet been submitted and, until

they are, we are unable to make our feelings

known.

In the meantime, the Community Group has been

trying to make progress on the parking problem.

There are two possibilities, both on the left-hand

side going up Nursery Lane.

One site, near the small pond, is owned by about

twenty different people, all of whom have to be

contacted before it can be used as a car park. So

far their reactions have been fairly positive. If this

was agreed, there is a good chance that our

volunteers could do most of the work necessary,

though it would need fencing and gating. A

woodland walk could be created to enable safe

access to the riverside.

The other possibility is a small piece of land just

beyond the Boat Inn car park. Lafarge have

donated this land for the purpose of car parking,

but more work would probably be needed to make

this site usable.

We feel it is essential that more parking is

provided as the visitor rate is increasing year on

year and the environment is being spoiled in the

process, with grass verges broken down, etc, but

of course visitors would have to be willing to use

these new sites even though they might be a little

further away. It is noticeable when visiting other

heritage sites that local authorities have co-

operated to enforce specific parking areas by

implementing parking restrictions and this may also

be necessary.

The current closure of the hairpin bend and Mill

Lane has been proving difficult for those who

usually travel to Warmsworth across the River

Don at this point, but progress is being made and

hopefully all will be back to normal by the time you

are reading this. Certainly, the work was

necessary and the footpath, which was in dire need

of repair, will be a vast improvement for walkers.

Just a remainder that we now have a Blog where

items relating to the Don Gorge are published on a

regular basis.

Liz Reeve, Secretary, Don Gorge Commu-

nity Group

Email: [email protected]

Blog http:/dongorgecommunitygroup.blogspot.com


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Thank

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3 and a half year battle with

Leukaemia, aged 26. He was a

Sprotbrough boy, born and bred

and his life was just beginning to

go somewhere, he had been in

the RAF for 18 months up to his

diagnosis and was really enjoying

life.

During his illness and since his death, we have been raising money for a specialist Teenage and Young

Adult Cancer Unit located at the Sheffield Royal Hallamshire Hospital, after Neil and a fellow patient, Sam,

championed the idea. Neil was being treated for Leukaemia on a mixed Haematology Ward which wasn't

ideal. He had seen a specialist Teenage and Young Persons Cancer Unit at Weston Park and thought it

would be a good idea to have the same facility at the Hallamshire.

Anyway, to cut a very long story short, we have been holding the annual cricket sixes event in August of

each year at the Sprotbrough Ivanhoe, to raise the funds for this project . We have decided as a family

that we will no longer be holding this event. Neil's wish has been achieved and the unit is excellent, he

would have been very pleased with it. We would like to say a big thank you from the bottom of our

hearts, for all the time his friends have invested in this project and the generosity of everyone in

Sprotbrough over the last few years. As you can see from the photographs, the day room is really nicely

furnished and has lots of facilities, such as a TV, Laptops, XBox, Wii, Music Centre, CD's and DVD's

galore and more importantly, it's somewhere that young cancer patients can get away from their hospital

bed and relax.

We can all be satisfied that Neil and Sam got their wish, even though they were aware that it probably

wouldn't benefit them, they knew that it would benefit other young people, trying to get through their

treatment, with the comfort that they deserve.

We would particularly like to thank the

staff at the Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Cricket Club,

Rob Johnson, Jon French, Jody Green and

Neil's friends from the Sprotbrough

Cricket teams and the RAF. Thanks

to everyone who donated some fantastic

prizes for our raffles, including Adrian

Welch, who has been very generous.

Thanks to everyone who turned up,

donated and made the day so brilliant.

If you would like to continue to make

donations in memory of Neil, we would

recommend that you donate to Teenage

Cancer Trust, who do a wonderful job.

Lynn Gardiner

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Olympic Torch Route

The Olympic Torch will pass through Doncaster on Tuesday

26th June on it‟s way from Sheffield to Cleethorpes.

The route starts at Connisbrough and works it‟s way through

Doncaster towards Hatfield.

Torch Bearers will share the task of running through

Doncaster and many schools and businesses will be involved

in this historic moment. Many thousands will be expected to

line the route to catch a glimpse of the famous torch. Many

people have asked „what happens if the flame goes out?‟

Apparently this had happened many times before and it is

simply re-lit! The torch has travelled in the past both in air

and under water and remained alight.

Below is a copy of the proposed route on Tuesday 26th

June 2012. Let‟s hope the flame burns brightly for

Doncaster!

The London 2012 Olympic Torch designed by

Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 8000 have been produced in readiness for the games.


What’s On In Sprotbrough? Day Activity Meeting Place Time

Mon Mums & Toddlers Sprotbrough Methodist Church 9.30-11.00am

Mon Breast Start Breastfeeding Sprotbrough Childrens Centre 9.30-11.30am

Mon Rising 2‟s play session Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9.00-11.30am

Mon Rising 2‟s play session Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 12.30- 3.00pm

Mon Hatha Yoga St Mary‟s Church Hall 2pm—3pm

Mon The Reading Club 0—5yrs Sprotbrough Library 1.30-3.00pm

Mon Brownies Sprotbrough Methodist Church 6.15-7.45pm

Mon Beavers (6-7yrs) Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough 6.00-7.30pm

Mon Slimming World St Mary‟s Church hall, Sprotbrough 7.00pm—8.30pm

Tue Playgroup Sprotbrough Methodist Church 9.15-12.15pm

Tue Sprotbrough Starz Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9.15-11am

Tue Coffee Morning Sprotbrough Methodist Church 10.30-11.30am

Tue Tuesday Club Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 1.30-4.00pm

Tue Painting Class Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 2.00-4.00pm

Tue Dancing Sprotbrough Methodist Church 4.00-7.00pm

Tue Taekwondo Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 6.00-9.00pm

Tue Cubs (8-10yrs) Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough 6.30-8.00pm

Tue Cubs 'Kestrels' (8-10yrs) The Barn, Main Street 6.45-8.15pm

Wed Rising 2‟s Playgroup Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9.00-11.30am

Wed Mums & Toddlers Sprotbrough Methodist Church 1.30—3.00pm

Wed Dancing Sprotbrough Methodist Church 4.00-7.00pm

Wed Taekwondo Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 5.30-6.30pm

Wed Playgroup Sprotbrough Methodist Church Hall 9.15—12.15

Wed Sequence Dance Club St Mary‟s Church Hall 7.30pm—10pm

Wed Cubs 'Falcons' (8-10yrs) The Barn, Main Street 6.45-8.15pm

Wed Scouts (11-14yrs) Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough 7.15-9pm

Thurs Coffee Morning St Mary‟s Church Hall 10—11.30am

Thurs Little tykes (childminders drop in) Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9.15—11.00am

Thurs Mums & Toddlers Sprotbrough Methodist Church 9.30-11.00am

Thurs Thursday Club Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 1.30-4.00pm

Thurs Dancing Class Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 4.45-8.45pm

Thurs Brownies Sprotbrough Methodist Church 6.00-7.30pm

Thurs Yoga St Mary‟s Church Hall 7.00—8.30pm

Thurs Beavers (6-7yrs) The Barn, Main Street 5.30-6.30pm

Thurs Scouts (11-14yrs) The Barn, Main Street 7.00-9.15pm

Thurs Explorer Scouts (14-18yrs) Scout Hall, Anchorage Lane, Sprotbrough 7.30-9.30pm

Thurs Music Bugs 6mths-4yrs St Edmunds Community Hall 10.00-11.00am

Thurs Starlight Dance Studio St Edmond‟s Church Community Hall 4pm—6.45pm

Fri Playgroup Sprotbrough Methodist Church 9.15-12.15pm

Fri Sprotbrough Starz Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9.15-11am

Fri Tea Dance Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 1.00-4.00pm

Fri Taekwondo Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 6.30-9.00pm

Fri Fun Club Sprotbrough Methodist Church 7.00-8.00pm

Sat Sequence Dancing Royal British Legion Club 7.30—10.30pm

Sat Dancing Class Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 9.15-3.15pm

Sun Fun Club Extra Sprotbrough Methodist Church 10am—11am

Sun Sunday School Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 10.00-12.00noon

Sun Sunday School Goldsmith Centre, Sprotbrough 6.15-7.45pm

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Monthly Activity Meeting Place Time

3rd Monday St Mary‟s Mothers Union The Stable, Main Street, Sp‟boro 7.30pm- 9.30pm

1st & 3rd Tuesday Sequence Dancing Royal British Legion Club 7.30-10.30pm

1st Wednesday Sprotbrough Wives Sprotbrough Methodist Church 8.00-10.00pm

2nd Thursday Lunch Club Sprotbrough Methodist Church 12noon - 2.00pm

2nd Tuesday Sprotbrough WI St Mary‟s Church Hall 7.30—9.30pm

4th Thursday Chatroom Sprotbrough Methodist Church 1.30-3.30pm

Sprotbrough Community Centre, Bookings Tel: 788093

Methodist Church Hall, Bookings Tel: 570036 (office hours 10am-12noon Tue & Fri)

St Marys Church Hall, Bookings Tel: 850890

St Edmund's Community Hall Bookings Tel: 781347

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Advice General

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

Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675 Doncaster Tax Office 0845 3667802

Transco - Gas Leaks 0800 111 999 Sprotbrough Post Office 01302 853187

Care in the Community Robin Hood Airport 01302 801010

Age Concern 0800 009966 Medical

Childline 08001111 AKS, High Melton Ltd 01709 583121

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

Sprotbrough and Cusworth Parish Council 01302 788093 Sprotbrough Village Pharmacy 01302 855622

Safer Neighbourhood Team, Edlington. 01302 385488

Sprotbrough Children Services, Melton Rd 01302 786457

Doncaster Childrens Information Service 0800 138 4568

Goldsmith Centre 01302 788093

S Yorkshire Fire Service (non emergency) 0114 272 7202

S Yorkshire Police (non emergency) 0114 2202020

Education

Copley Junior School, Sprotbrough 01302 856445

Orchard Infant School, Sprotbrough 01302 853655

Richmond Hill Primary School 01302 782421

Ridgewood School 01302 783939

Doncaster Council - Education 01302 737222

Doncaster Mobile Library 01302 873456

Sprotbrough Library 01302 782436

Doncaster Central Library 01302 734305

Leisure

Adwick Leisure Centre 01302 721447

My Vue Cinema 08712 240240

Odeon 08712 244007

The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777

Accountancy

Riverside Accountancy Services,

Sprotbrough 01302 570018

Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning

RUGBUSTERS, Sprotbrough.

www.rugbusters.co.uk 01302 857300

07879456557

Security & IT

Meteor Security Solutions Ltd., Auckley 01302 623427

IT To Go, Computer Services

W: www.ittogo.co.uk E:[email protected] 01302 352352

Tradesmen/Craftsmen

D@J Plasterers, Sprotbrough 01302 811646

07885 615209

Health & Fitness

Slimming World, St Marys Church Hall-

Sprotbrough 07919 578797

Taxis & Driving School’s

C Cabs, Sprotbrough 07973 706560

L2P Driving School, Sprotbrough 07767438267

Business Directory 01302 534256

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