december 10, issue 60, the hatfield arrow
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Local News, events, fundraisers. Interesting Articles, Christmas treats, Kids Page, Useful Numbers.TRANSCRIPT
Issue No. 60 December2010
Local News
Kids Page
Doncaster
Motoring
What‟s On!
School News
Useful
Numbers
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Editors Letter…. I hope you enjoy this months issue. Its
packed full of Christmas events, places
to drink, dance and be merry, places to
purchase special gifts for your nearest
and dearest and places to relax and be
pampered before your big night out.
There‟s something for everyone.
I would like to wish all our
readers, everyone who sends in
articles and information, the
people who deliver the magazines
and the many businesses that
support us, a very Happy
Christmas.
The deadline for the January issue is
Thursday 9th December, which is quite
early due to the Christmas holidays.
Please send in any information, event
details, articles or adverts that you
would like to include in the magazine.
Enjoy the Christmas Festivities.
Tumble Lodge, Mosham Road,
Blaxton Doncaster, DN9 3BA
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Best Wishes
Julie Morrell
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News, News, News, News, News, News…..
ALL CAR SERVICE AND REPAIR CENTRE The competition held in the November issue of
the Arrow by All Car Service & Repair Centre
was won by C Crookes from Hatfield. The prize
is an MOT which is valid for 12 months.
Congratulations.!
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A unique Christmas
Dear Julie,
This evening I have cause to thank a total
stranger for potentially saving my little boy‟s life.
Two ladies in a white Renault stopped outside
my driveway and honked their car horn to catch
my attention as my little boy had escaped
through the gates and was stood on the curb of
the A18 in Hatfield, right in the middle of peak
hour. Whilst I was only feet away in the garden,
he had slipped away, potentially forever, and I
have these two unknown ladies to thank for
stopping just at the right moment.
I have no other way of finding out who they are
other than to hope they are local residents and
read the Hatfield Arrow. I owe them everything.
Please publish this little note so that they might
know how one distraught mother is eternally grateful for their attention and immediate
action.
Kind regards,
Kate Groves, mum to Darcy, 15 months
THE NORTH EAST
DONCASTER
CITIZENS ADVICE
BUREAU has received
a generous donation of
a free computer from
Steve at It To Go,
Hatfield on 12th
October 2010.
The photo shows Steve
presenting the computer to Angela from the
North East Doncaster Bureau.
Stuart Wade has
recently returned from
Alicante where he took
part in the ISKA World
Championships and
won a silver medal in
the Men's Korean
Patterns. He was
disappointed to come in
second place, although
he says with hindsight,
his category was one of
the largest and pretty much everyone in it was
world class Therefore, coming second was
quite an achievement. He worked hard in the
competition but the judges awarded the victory
to a competitor from Germany by a slim margin
on the scorecards. Stuart would like to thank
his sponsors „For Goodness Shakes‟ for making
it possible for him to enter the competitions.
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Tender¸ loving care at Travis. During the week of October 18th, the children of Hatfield Travis School were learning about their
environment and how they share their world with
different creatures. The children investigated their
area, looking for signs of animals such as birds,
minibeasts etc. They also met a wide variety of
creatures when Sam‟s Safari visited and learnt about
the animals‟ habitats and behaviour. On the final day,
they worked with their parents to create gardens to
attract these animals, making wormeries, butterfly
feeders and bug hotels as well as planting lavender and
sensory plants. Here are some of the reporters‟ views
on the week and its activities.
At school we had Sam’s Safari and Get Your Grown Up
Gardening. At Sam’s Safari there was a Coral Snake and a
giant snail. At Get Your Grown Up Gardening I did the wormery and a paper flower.- Sam.
I saw a chinchilla and a millipede and a king snake and a snail and a gecko- Amber.
I saw a chinchilla, it was grey and cute and a snake. I touched it- Emily.
When I was gardening I did some seeds for the borders. I built a house for the birds. –Jade.
I planted a bulb and it might grow big. I made a bug hotel with my Grandad.- Leo
The activities continued throughout the half term holidays where the children and parents created
imaginative and colourful gardens in a shoe. The shoes are on display both in and out of school and
are frequently commented on (even by a representative from the RHS!). Well done to all involved!
Mrs P Cousins
Personal Attention From Jessie
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NORTH EAST DONCASTER CITIZENS
ADVICE BUREAU
Since moving house recently I have been getting letters and phone calls
almost daily from debt collection firms chasing money apparently owed
by the previous occupier. I‟ve tried explaining they‟ve got the wrong
person but they don‟t take any notice. What can I do to stop this?
The first thing to remember is that if it's not your debt, you aren't liable for it. You can't be sued or
made to pay, and debt collectors have no power to come into your home.
What you can do:
Ignore them, they can't do anything.
Contact the company pursuing the debts in writing and explain that the person they are chasing
for payment no longer lives at this address and has no connection with you.
Point out in the letter that harassment is a criminal offence and that you will take further
action if it does not stop.
If the debt is in the previous occupant's name and they have left a forwarding address you could
pass this information on, (it's their debt not yours!) but you're not under any duty to do so.
Use a call-barring service or change your phone number and go ex-directory.
Keep a record of any harassment, including dates, times and content of any telephone calls, and
keep copies of all correspondence. Report the matter to the police if debt collectors threaten or
intimidate you
Write a formal letter of complaint to the debt collector and original creditor, if you know who
it is.
If this still doesn‟t work, take your complaint further to the trade body they belong to (the
Finance and Leasing Association; Credit Services Association or the Consumer Credit Trade
Association all have Codes of Practice for their members).
Speak to trading standards - they may have other complaints about same company - and inform the
Office of Fair Trading, which regulates debt collection
If you require any advice/assistance from our Thorne or Stainforth offices, concerning the above or
any other issue, please contact our Assessment Team at North East Doncaster Citizens Advice
Bureau on 0844 499 4137 Mon-Thurs between 10:00 & 2:00, Fri 10:00-12:00. Or email:
[email protected] Contact details and opening times are also available on our
website at: www.northeastdoncastercab.org.uk
If you have a Welfare Benefits enquiry/
problem, we now also operate an
appointments only session at The Winning
Post, Moorends every Tuesday. To make
an appointment please ring 01405 740641.
We currently have a new self-help
information kiosk at our Thorne bureau
that can be used by anyone during opening
hours.
Finally, we would like to wish everyone a
very Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year!
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Nominations Please for Flowers for Someone Special
Charlottes Florist of Hatfield
01302 845597 1 Station Road, Hatfield
Do you know someone special in our Community? Someone who has gone the extra mile for others or someone who just deserves
something nice. The Arrow and Charlottes Florist of Hatfield would like to make that
special persons day with a beautiful bouquet delivered to their door! Let us know who
they are and why they deserve a bouquet. Contact Julie Morrell by email at
[email protected] or call 01302 770216.
This months flowers will be delivered to Eileen Agar who has been nominated by her
daughter Kathleen Shaw. Eileen is always kind and helps everybody. She cooks and cleans
for others who can‟t do it themselves. Kathleen Shaw had a stroke 2 years ago and has
since been looked after by her husband. Twice a week Eileen calls round to help, cook and
clean, and to give Mr Agar a break. She has done this twice a week for two years. She
helps neighbours, friends, everyone. She also has 3 jobs. She is Amazing.
Listen to Trax FM for „Someone Special‟ in the morning.
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We hope that this advice will help you to take care of your pet this winter and for many more to
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Forty adult learners and their families from The Croft Children‟s Centre in
Dunscroft have celebrated their achievements at a special awards ceremony
held at The Mansion House.
Mayor of Doncaster Peter Davis
presented the awards to local parents who completed courses as
part of the adult and family learning
programmes organised by the
children‟s centre. The courses are
run in partnership with DMBC
Adult, Family and Community
Learning Service and East
Doncaster Development Trust in
Dunscroft.
The programmes focus on helping
parents to support their children‟s
learning, become positive role
models and gain new skills and
confidence to return to work or
further training.
A good time was had by all and everyone enjoy visiting the Mansion House and receiving their
certificates and awards!
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The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft has been
officially „Accredited‟ by the Museums, Libraries
and Archives Council (MLA).
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft is home to
the world‟s largest collection of preserved
trolleybuses, opening selected weekends
throughout the year. Visitors on open days can
take a journey back in time on one of many
finely preserved working trolleybuses in the
collection. Visitors can also wallow in the
nostalgia of our 1950‟s/60‟s pre-fab bungalow
and shop window displays and discover the
various exhibits which extend well beyond the
transport theme.
The MLA‟s Museum Accreditation Scheme sets
nationally agreed standards for all museums in
the UK. The Trolleybus Museum‟s award proves
it measures up, meeting the guidelines on how it is run; how it looks after its collection and
services it provides its visitors.
Graham Bilbé, Museum Chairman, said, “I was
delighted to hear the news that we have been
awarded Accreditation. It is a significant advance
in the continued development of our museum
and a hearty thank you to all those dedicated
volunteers involved.”
Andrew Motion, Chair of MLA, said, “Being
awarded Accreditation is an impressive
achievement. It recognises the high standard and
service that The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft
provides and acknowledges the hard work of its
volunteers.”
The Trolleybus Museum is next open
on Sunday 14th November from
11am to 6pm for „Twilight‟ trolleybus
services. Admission prices are £5.00
Adults, £4.00 Seniors and £3.00
Children.
More details are available at
www.sandtoft.org.
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Watts Associates have launched their
Business Navigator service which they
have used successfully with a broad range
of businesses. We asked George Watts
of Watts Associates what the service
entails... “What we deliver is tailored to each business. We use the analogy of the business owner being the
Captain of their ship which is on a journey, and we work alongside the captain as their Business Navigator. We help businesses to see where they
are, plan for where they want to go, provide them with navigational aids so they can track their journey and correct course when things don‟t go
to plan, make the business work efficiently, identify and avoid the icebergs and arrive at their destination safely before setting off on the next
journey. The emphasis is on knowing where you are and looking forward to the future” Q “So what exactly does that entail?”
A “Everything is tailored to your business and what you will require will depend upon where you are on the journey. Being Chartered Management Accountants with over 25 years of broad
management experience we bring that experience to your business and have both a management and financial approach. We produce the accounts and
tax returns and provide appropriate advice as you would expect, but we also work closely alongside business owners and managers to plan and take
their business forward, with a clear emphasis on navigation and looking forward. In many ways it‟s a service that is similar to the role of a Finance
Director in a large plc, but it‟s tailored to all types of businesses, from start up through to medium and large companies”
Q “What results do you achieve?” A “The results directly depend on what we do. We‟ve helped businesses clarify their direction, simplified systems to make things easier, improved
management information and given owners a clearer view of where they are, produced accounts quicker (including earlier production of annual
accounts), helped businesses raise finance, increased their profits and reduced their tax. In addition, by working closely alongside people
we‟ve learnt about their business and then helped them develop their own business skills, so they are more in control of both their business and their
life”
For more information on the Business Navigator service please contact George Watts on 01302 842831 or visit the Watts Associates website
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Come along and join in at our Wonderful Christmas
Charity Craft Fayre at Hatfield nr Doncaster There are Stalls in Hatfield Church & Hatfield Library
& The Barn (behind the Bay Horse Public House).
There will be a wide range of Handcrafted Items and Homemade Gifts.
The Choir will be performing as well has Jane Whitlam Dancers.
Also being served is Mulled Wine,
Teas & Coffees & Soft Drinks for youngsters
Santa will also be there from 4.00pm until 6.00pm
He will also be bringing his Post Box for your letters
Any letter posted with an Address will receive a reply.
We look forward to seeing you on the Night.
Enjoy a traditional Christmas atmosphere…
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Hatfield Christmas Fayre Friday December 3rd 4.00 til 8.00 pm
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Twinkle Twinkle
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Press the starter Press the choke
Off he goes in a cloud of smoke
What is the difference between
the Christmas alphabet and the
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The Christmas alphabet has no
L (noel).
What does a cat on the beach
have in common with
Christmas?
Sandy claws
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You had to see it to believe it….
Working in Human Resources in the current economic climate has made me about as popular as
Nick Clegg at a Student Union discothèque. As an example, I stopped someone in the corridor the
other day and they had fainted before I‟d time to ask them the way to the post room. Even though I
am an HR champion, there are times I shake my head and wonder where these so-called modern
day fads and terminologies come from. „Down-sizing‟ basically means redundancies. „Wiggle Room‟
means flexibility and a „Pre-think‟ basically means having a chat before making a decision. I often find
myself wondering what would have happened if the pit manager at Hatfield Colliery had taken a call
from a miner complaining of Seasonal Affective Disorder and requesting a „duvet‟ day. I imagine the
reply would have contained a selection of the following words “arse, bed, now, get, here, you‟re,
sacked!”
Another wonder of the modern-day working world - namely dress down day - resulted in one of
the strangest sights I have ever witnessed in a working environment.
Back in 2000 I began my HR career at a large call centre north of Doncaster. It was a big old place
with lots of shop floor personnel dealing with enquiries on an endless cycle. The management were
always keen to introduce the latest business initiatives designed to narrow the gap between
themselves and their workforce, to promote a sense of unity and hopefully reduce the „them and us‟
perception that ruled. The staff were encouraged to use these days to don fancy dress costumes and
raise money for charity, a worthwhile cause everyone would agree.
However, there were a number of issues, one being that the costumes often cost employees money to hire and, secondly, the management never seemed comfortable with joining in! After some
cajoling from yours truly, management were persuaded to get into the spirit of things in the hope
their sacrifice would bring them closer to their charges. Luckily, I was excused as I would routinely
have to visit job centres on these days and needed to look more business chic than Fred Flintstone.
One day I received a call from an irate senior manager who was ranting that one of his “problem
employees” had sent out an abusive e-mail and the matter needed to be addressed immediately.
I escalated this to the Head of HR who explained that I should advise them, along with another
member of HR and another senior employee, to meet with the problem body to investigate the
matter and then take disciplinary action if required. Now, this would not normally pose a problem
but today was fancy dress day and so when I explained to the manager what was required I was met
with a long, uncomfortable silence - followed by a sigh and an desperate plea for assistance!
However, I was needed at the job centre in half an hour and the matter couldn‟t wait if the
employee was to be suspended. They were on their own. I eventually gathered up my job packs and
set off on my way to the car park, passing the interview rooms
on the way. I had to do a double take. What I witnessed that
day scarred me for life and made me realise that breaking down
barriers is not as straight forward as it sounds. The accused sat
there on a chair dressed as Marilyn Monroe, and was being
quizzed Gestapo style by a pirate, Little Bo Peep and Fuzzy Bear
from the Muppets. To make matters worse, Marilyn sat there
legs akimbo, leaving nothing to the imagination, while Captain
Hook undertook the interview complete with eye patch and
metal hand. I watched on astonished as the pirate struggled to
write with his bad hand while steadying the notepaper with his
hook. Alas, much as in real life, there was no happy ending to
this tale as it was Goodbye Norma Jean and Marilyn faded like a
candle in the Yorkshire wind. Hook got rid of his problem
employee, Bo Peep took time out from her sheep to type up
the disciplinary letter and Fuzzy Bear lived happily ever after in
Wath upon Dearne where he married one of the office Spice Girls and had two little cubs.
I eventually left the company but often chuckle to myself as to what I saw that fateful day and at
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how some of these modern business initiatives don‟t quite cut the mustard. I have now decided to
seek a wife, not because I want companionship, love, affection and a long-lasting friendship, but
purely and simply so I can have kids, apply for flexible working, family tax credits, work-life balance
time and time off for dependents. Call me fickle if you wish. It is always strange doing this in mid
November but I sincerely wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year. I doubt it
will be long before Christmas is sponsored by ASDA or Marks & Spencer and kids grow up thinking
that Father Christmas lives in Sainsbury‟s from just after Bonfire Night and camps out at the
Frenchgate Centre for kicks at weekends. Please remember to think about those less fortunate than
yourselves, our servicemen and women abroad, those who care for others and people who have to
work over the festive period. Finally, why not put on your glad rags and have a good old fashioned
night out over Crimbo, please support your village
pubs as they need it over Xmas as much as ever.
A final season‟s greetings to everyone who reads
my articles and especially those who stop me and
pass on their thoughts – whether good or bad!
I write about genuine experiences so I‟m happy to
answer questions about my purple Y-fronts and
the like. Although it is hard enough for me to chat
up the ladies anyway without someone also asking
if I am wearing the offending underpants at the time. All the best to you and yours and watch out
for the 2010 Difference Top 10 awards in January.
PW AKA The Difference
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The school‟s autumn term has been another busy one. Each class has continued to work hard, both
in the classroom and on extra activities.
Everybody Writes Day- FROG
INFESTATION!!!
Breaking news! Frogs infest the whole of
HWPS. When children arrived at school
one day in late October, water covered a
majority of the playground. Grass was
strewn everywhere. The younger
children were astounded at the sight of
this mess! Mr Pettigrew our site manager
told us in assembly that he had heard a
strange sound coming from the hall when
he arrived to open up that morning. He
even had the noise recorded. This gave
the children their inspiration for the Big
Write.
P.C. Plumridge arrived to investigate the
matter for us. As part of a day to
highlight the importance of writing skills, PC Plumridge talked to us about how
writing influences his job as a policeman.
If the frog infestation did happen, he
would have to take notes about the scene, times and places.
Two frog enthusiasts came in to show us 2 different species of frogs, which
year 5 used to create some factual writing about frog life cycles.
Mrs. Acton and our teachers say they are thrilled with the quality of the
writing produced by the whole school as a result of this special day.
Tag Rugby Tournament
Two teams from year 3 and 4 at HWPS competed in the Hatfield pyramid tag rugby tournament. All
of the players received praise for their win. What we are most pleased with is the amount of
brilliant sportsmanship from both teams. Our first team won the pyramid competition and our
second team came fourth. We would like to congratulate the other teams for being excellent rivals.
We would also like to thank Manor Junior School for hosting the tournament. Many thanks to
Doncaster RLFC for organising and running the tournament.
Remembrance Day
KS2 all assembled in the school hall to show their respect for the countless soldiers that risked their
lives in wars over the years. We all stood for the minutes silence on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of
the 11th month. KS1 and Foundation Stage carried out a minute silence on the front playground. As
well as the minute silence, children bought their own poppies and the money will go towards the
Poppy Appeal.
At the cenotaph at Hatfield Woodhouse one of our pupils, Kyle Evans was privileged to lay a wreath
on behalf the family of Corporal J. Harper V.C – a past pupil of our school.
Merksplas
Continuing with our link to Merksplas, Belgium, Mr and Mrs Roulen visited Hatfield Woodhouse in
November to find out more about our school and some of the other schools in Hatfield They both
thoroughly enjoyed the presentation we prepared for them. It was about the history work that KS2
children had been learning, presented through song and photographs on our big screen. A treat was
in store for year 6; Mrs Roulen had brought home-made honey waffles and Belgian chocolates!
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Learning from Others.
We would like to thank Hatfield Manor Junior
School and Hatfield Travis Infant School for
showing our school council what they do at
lunch-time. This year our school council are
looking into ways to make our lunch-time break
more interesting so the KS2 councillor visited
Manor School to see how they zoned their
playground for different activities. They had a
wonderful time representing the school and
were very well behaved. The KS1 councillors –
who were also well-behaved, enjoyed their visit
to Travis Infant School to investigate how they
organise their lunch-time. The school
councillors are now meeting to decide which of
the ideas they have seen to adopt for our
school.
With Christmas just around the corner, KS2
classes are preparing a traditional carol service
for the parents and friends of Hatfield Woodhouse Primary whilst KS1 and Foundation
will perform a Christmas show called „The Little
Red Robin‟.
In the next edition we will be telling you about
the exciting pantomime, which the whole school
will be attending in Hull.
Until then, have a very
Merry Christmas!
Correspondents: Christie Charnley,
Ben Morrell, Tommy Gravil and
Frankie Middleton
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary
News
Please send any replies/questions
to the school address below.
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary
School
Main Street
Hatfield Woodhouse
Doncaster
DN7 6NF
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Seasons greeting to you all.,
A good gear change is so smooth that your passengers won‟t even notice it has taken place. To
achieve this smoothness, you must select a gear that matches the engine speed and road speed, and
you must use the accelerator and clutch skilfully. Your goal is to drive as smoothly as possible all
times.
Drivers often get a false perception of how smooth their driving is, because they have the steering
wheel for support. Ask your passengers for an assessment of your driving smoothness, or watch
them in your peripheral vision. If they are rocking around as you negotiate a roundabout or corner,
your technique isn‟t smooth enough and needs more work.
When changing up a gear, release the accelerator and depress the clutch simultaneously, and only
press the accelerator again as your foot is releasing the clutch.
Expert timing will produce silky-smooth changes every time. When changing down a gear, you‟ll
increase smoothness by matching the engine speed to the road speed with a brief blip of the
accelerator.
Good gear changes re also good for your car (and wallet). They keep your clutch and gearbox in
excellent, condition for longer and save petrol. Poor gear changes and “riding the clutch” causes
expensive premature wear.
Block changing-changing gear from say, third to fifth or fifth to second in one movement is an
important part of Advanced Driving.
Advanced Drivers make excellent progress by applying firm acceleration whenever it is safe and applicable. This could often mean reaching a 60mph speed limit in, say, third gear after an overtake
manoeuvre. What is the point in changing from third to fourth and fourth to fifth just to maintain
the same speed? This is an opportunity to minimise your driving inputs (and your fuel consumption)
by changing straight from third into top gear missing out fourth gear.
Like wise on approaching a roundabout or junction, slow your speed, by using your acceleration
sense or brakes, and then select the gear for your exit. This may well mean changing straight from
fifth to second. You should always aim to make gear changes after braking and before you turn the
steering wheel.
This produces a smooth, safe, progressive and
economical drive, which your passengers will
really appreciate.
If you are interested in further information
regarding the courses that we offer, you‟ll be able
to find this information on the Institute of
Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk
or Tel: 020 8996 9600
Have a Merry Xmas and a very happy new year.
Safe Driving Paul Tuke. Senior Training Observer.
Doncaster Advanced Motorists.
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WHAT‟S ON? HATFIELD WOODHOUSE
METHODIST CHAPEL Sunday services start at 6pm
December 5th Rev John Hartley
December 12th Rev Helena Harbottle –
Communion
December 19th Carol Service – come along
and take part in our Annual Carol Service all
your favourite readings and carols
December 26th No Service
HATFIELD WOODHOUSE
METHODIST CHAPEL Saturday Coffee Mornings - 10am to 12noon
December 4th for Chapel Funds
December 4th at 3pm the Decorating of the
Christmas Tree Come along and put a
decoration on our Tree - All Welcome.
December 11th Chapel Funds
December 18th Chapel Funds
December 25th No Coffee Morning
HATFIELD LIBRARY We are supporting the Hatfield Christmas Fayre
by having various stalls in the library - please
come and support this wonderful, seasonal
event to be held on Friday 3rd December
between 4 - 8pm.
The Staff at Hatfield Library, Jenny Carol
and Michelle would like to thank
everyone for their continued support this
year. We would also like to send our Best
Wishes for the Festive Season and A
Happy New Year for 2011,
If anyone would like to join us for a cup of
tea and a mince pie on Thursday 16th
December pop along between 11.30am
and 2.00pm
The Library will close on Christmas Eve
and reopen on Tuesday the 4th Jan 2011
for any more details please contact
01302842064
VERMUYDEN SUPPORT GROUP
ACTION FOR CHILDREN are holding a
Store Collection at Tesco‟s, Edenthorpe Sat 4th
December – any extra volunteers would be
helpful – please contact Mrs J Brown 01302
840496
On the 3rd December to 1st
January at St Nicholas Church
in Thorne we are holding a
Christmas tree festival,
including quiz, raffle and
refreshments, everyone is
welcome
Everything you need for your Prom
Haxey Memorial Hall
Sunday 6th February at 2.30pm
Tickets available from Fountain Court
Florist, Epworth and
The Hair Shop, Westwoodside
Look out for more details next month
or call 01724 868688
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The Thorne
Rural Lions
The Thorne Rural Lions will be out
with Santa and his sleigh. Please
support the Lions as they raise
money to help local causes.
They will be in the following
areas throughout December: Friday 3rd Stainforth
Saturday 4th Fishlake
Sykehouse
Monday 6th Kirton Lane
Tuesday7th Hatfield
Wednesday 8th Moorends
Friday 10th Hatield Woodhouse
Lindholme
Blaxton
Saturday 11th Dunsville
Sunday 12th Special Needs Party
Tuesday 14th Hatfield / Dunscroft
Wednesday 15th Thorne North
Saturday 18th Thorne Market
Monday 20th Thorne South
Tuesday 21st Hatfield
Friday 24th Thorne Market
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USEFUL NUMBERS
Age Concern 0800 009966
Doncaster Council Community First 01302 736000
Child Line 0800 111
NSPCC 08088005000
RSPCA 01302 719790
Crimestoppers 0800 555111
Doncaster Childrens Information Service 0800 1384568
South Yorkshire Fire Service 01142532509
South Yorkshire Police (non - emergency) 01142202020
Hatfield Travis C of E Infant & Nursery
School
01302 840200
Hatfield Manor Junior School 01302 842164
Hatfield Visual Arts College 01302 840961
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School 01302 840448
Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School 01302 842464
Hatfield Dunsville Primary School 01302 882958
Hatfield Crookesbroom
Primary School
01302 841337
Dunsville Community Centre 01302 882602
Hatfield Library 01302 842064
Home Library Service 01302 734304
Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Church 01405 812101
Hatfield Church Parish Office 01302 350591
Hatfield Health Centre 01302 384200
Dunsville Medical Centre 01302 890108
Doncaster Royal Infirmary 01302 366666
NHS Direct 0845 4647
Weldricks late night pharmacy 01302 369699
Royal British Legion 01302 841942
Thorne Rural Lions 01302 350797
Gas Emergency 0800111999
Electricity Emergency 0800375675
Yorkshire Water 08451242424
BT Faultline 0800800151
DMBC 01302 734444
Hatfield Florist 01302 845597
Hatfield Water Park 01302 841572
Vue Cinema 08712240240
Odeon Cinema 08712244007
The Dome Leisure Centre 01302 370777
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Your Community For Advice that‟s
Free - Confidential - Independent - Impartial
Contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau at
5a Browns Lane Thorne
or 14 Church Road Stainforth. Sessions available at Thorne every Mon, Weds,
Thurs & Fri or Stainforth Tues & Thurs.
24 HOUR ADVICE LINE 0844 499 4137
Advice by email - [email protected]
Registered Charity No. 1096497 Volunteers and Donations always welcome.
Debt Advice by appointment
01405 741457 or 01302 846745 or 01302 845187
Benefits Advice by appointment
01405 740641 or 01302 846745
All sessions are available by appointment only
please call 0844 499 4137 between 10:00-2:00 (Monday-Friday) to book.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
BUSINESS/FINANCE
Richardson Accountancy Limited, Hatfield 07891481446 01302 351641
CAR Sales & Repairs
All Car Service/Repairs Japanese & Korean Specialist 01302 830400
Barry Gill Sales & Repairs, Hatfield 01302 842878
CLOTHING / FASHION
Sheila`s Fancy Dress Hire,& Alterations 200 Station
Road, Dunscroft. Doncaster DN7 4JR
01302 841728
07891 968830
COUNSELLING
Clouds Community Counselling, Free Confidential
Counselling Service
Client Line
07962 907053
FOOD AND DRINK
C4 Catering, All Occasions, Cold Buffet Catering 01302 854871
07982 256430
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Jessie Credland Foot Clinic 31 High Street Hatfield 01302 351545
Lisa’s Toning & Tanning Studio, 01302 845633
HOME & GARDEN
Blind Ideas, High Street, Hatfield 01302 842627
Sunnybank Garden Centre, Hatfield Woodhouse 01302 842954
Total Paving Cleaning / Conservatory Cleaning 01302 831799
07595 477899
SECURITY
Meteor Security Solutions Ltd, Auckley 01302 623427
SERVICES/TRADES
A.E.S. Tiling (ceramic floor & wall tiling) Dunsville
www.aestiling.org.uk
01302 885401
07749 519557
C M Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd Building Services 01302 770216
Dean Brown Joinery, Hatfield, 07795321054 01302 350363
E P G Roofing 01302 532676
Les Green Electrical Contractor 07946149196 01405 816546
NWR Plumbing & Heating, Hatfield 07917524645 01302 842032
P.Woods Builder All General Building Work 01405 818771
07733 021023
RES & Sons Ltd Electrical Contractors 01482 501600
Steve Blunt Electrical Contractor 07900188126 01302 350557
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