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Welcome to the October edition of ROSSINGTON TODAYROSSINGTON TODAY.

How the months are flying by this year, already leaves are starting to fall from the trees and the days are getting so much shorter. I’m still wearing my Fitflops but I think that the time has come to put them away and get out my winter boots!

I think that this issue is a Christmas free zone, however next month is sure to be full of Christmas themed adverts. The November and December magazines are always very popular so don’t leave it too late to contact me if you would like to book an advert in either edition. The November edition will be delivered from 30th October. Please ensure that anything that you would like to be included in it is with me by Friday 15th October.

Best Wishes, Paula

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Hello to all again! It has been great to hear of several who mention to me in passing or whateverwhichway (not sure if that is a proper word) that you read the little article in Rossington Today. I have really enjoyed shar-ing with you a bit of what I have picked up along the journey of Dad-hood, stuff that has worked and some of my blunders as well.

Novembers are not very fun. It has nothing to do with cold or Christmas (I like that bit!). I bought our car in November … 8 years ago. Since that time, I have had the great experience of going through the yearly “wonderful” experience of an MOT. In the beginning it wasn’t too bad. It was newER and the paint actually still had a shine on it. I could pretty much bank on being able to drive it there, hang about for the hour or two (well, you know how that goes) and leave with a sigh of relief that another year’s MOT is sorted. But over the last few years it has been a bit of a different story. “Sorry Mr. Simpson but it failed because …...and it will cost £….. to get it sorted.” It wouldn’t be my first choice for an afternoon “out”. But in reality, it IS IMPORTANT. There are bits of my car the mechanic looks at to ensure that it is safe to drive, keeping my family safe as well. It was important for me to invest some of my time and energy.

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ROSSINGTON HISTORY GROUP. Soldier burials in Rossington.

For centuries, the Great North Road has been a major thoroughfare and as such has been used by armies marching to do battle during the different conflicts that have affected the country. The people of Rossington will have witnessed these movements and, on occasions, may have been called upon to provide “hospitality”.

Recently, Roy Venables, the secretary of the history group, discovered that two soldiers involved in the English Civil War were buried at Rossington and decided to try to find out more. The following is the result of Roy’s investigations.

On 5th December, 1648, Nicholas Hurrot of Wells in Somerset was buried near St. Michael’s Church, Rossington. Trooper Hurrot was serving under the command of Captain John Barker of Lieutenant General Cromwell’s Regiment. What events in the English Civil War brought the unfortunate Trooper Hurrot to Rossington in December 1648?

From May to July, the Regiment was engaged in the siege of the Royalist castle at Pembroke. The Royal garrison finally surrendered on 11th July, 1648. Leaving South Wales, unpaid, shoeless and ragged, the army had procured shoes in Northampton and stockings in Coventry, arriving in Doncaster on 8th August. Nicholas Hurrot must have ridden from Doncaster through Pontefract, Wetherby, Otley, Skipton and Gisburn before this decisive battle. Prior to November, Cromwell had resided at Wildbore House, Knottingley, to deal with the final siege of Pontefract Castle, the last significant Royalist stronghold. This fortress was not to fall until 24th March, 1649, long after the departure of Cromwell, Nicholas Hurrot and the trial and execution of the King.

On 28th, November, Cromwell was summoned to London to attend a conference to determine future policy. At this time, King Charles 1 was in captivity at Hurst Castle near Southampton. Parliament in London was impotent but uncooperative with regard to the action to be taken against the King.

Cromwell entered London on 6th December, the evening after an Army coup called Pride’s Purge which resulted in the “cleaning out” of Parliament by Colonel Pride of 145 MPs who were critical of the Army, leaving a “rump” of 50 MPs. Cromwell declared that he had not “been acquainted with this design; yet since it was done, he was glad of it and would endeavour to maintain it”. The King was taken to London for his trial on 1st January, 1649 and execution on 30th January, 1649.

In 1648, the Civil War had been underway for 6 years. The records of Doncaster show that the Army had passed through the area many times. Soldiers of the time were often underfed, ill clothed and seldom paid. They undertook exhausting marches, found their billets among hostile and unwilling civilians and, when injured, received at best rudimentary medical attention. An Army of the time travelled 10 to 15 miles in a day. The records of Doncaster show that on 30th November, 1648, nine shillings were paid for “wine and biskit bestowed on Leften Genrall Cromwell”. Additionally the sum of one shilling and two pence was paid for “two bottles which L Genrall Cromwell men toucke away with them”. It is possible then that Trooper Hurrot died on 5th December at Rossington, having been left behind, sick or wounded, as the Army moved slowly south.

From the archives. “August 2nd 1644. A soldier aged about 24 of Coronell Pickering’s Regiment was buryied at Rossington in Yorkshire”. As with Trooper Nicholas Hurrot, buried 4 years later, I wondered how this unknown English Civil War foot soldier came to be buried in Rossington.

Colonel John Pickering, the son of Puritan gentry, was born in Titchmarsh in Northamptonshire. His brother Gilbert became Oliver Cromwell’s Lord Chancellor. John was a lawyer who served Parliament on diplomatic duties but in March, 1644 he took command of a newly formed Eastern Association Foot Regiment, recruited in Suffolk and Essex. The Regiment was prominent in the storming of Lincoln in May and the Siege of York in June. On July 2nd, 1644 Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment distinguished itself at the Parliamentary victory at the Battle of Marston Moor, near Tadcaster, in which 46,000 troops fought. After this battle and the surrender of York on 16th July, the Royalists largely abandoned the north of England. The force of which Pickering’s Regiment was a component marched south towards Lincolnshire. As one of Cromwell’s Ironsides, it is likely that Trooper Hurrot also fought at Marston Moor.

The harvest of 1644 was poor owing to a cold wet summer and the shortage of men available to harvest the crops. Passing armies ate up household food supplies. We shall never know if the Unknown Soldier died of wounds obtained during the battle, or sickness, and it seems unlikely that the poor inhabitants of Rossington shed many tears, but, even so, the event was recorded.

John Pickering’s Regiment was reduced by casualties, sickness and desertion from about 1,000 to 243 men by January, 1645. It absorbed another depleted Regiment and in April, 1645 it became one of 12 Regiments in the New Model Army fighting in the Siege of Oxford and the Battle of Naseby.

Colonel John Pickering, like many of his men, caught the new disease Influenza whist serving near Exeter. He died on 16th November, 1645 and was buried at Lyme Regis. The Regiment, as was the custom, came under the command of his deputy and became Colonel John Hewson’s Regiment of Foot.


Rossington Parish Council News

The September meeting of the Parish Council had a full agenda, it being the first meeting after the summer recess. The Police were not present so the Chairman opened the Public forum where the following issues were raised by members of the Public. (i) Favourable comments were made about the recently published Parish Council newsletter

but it would appear that all households had not yet received a copy. The Clerk promised to investigate and remedy the situation.

(ii) It was reported that the Dog refuse bins ordered by the Parish Council had now been deliv-ered and should be sited in the near future.

(iii) It was also reported that the replacement for the Wadworth Lane bridge demanded by the Parish Council was progressing and D.M.B.C. was in the process of procurement.

In the main agenda the Council granted financial assistance to Rossington Environmental Asso-ciation to help with their activities around the village.

The Council agreed the form of response to the Local Government Association’s request for the Councils views on the new Governments proposed policies relative to local Councils.

The Council also agreed a form of response to the D.M.B.C.’s Local Development plans relative to Rossington for the next 15 years. In essence the Council felt that, in matters relating specifi-cally to Rossington, the plans had been drawn up by D.M.B.C. in conjunction with parties that appear to have both personal and prejudicial interests in the proposed outcomes. The Council unanimously agreed that the plans should be revised after proper and full consultation with the village residents in order to produce a realistic and achievable plan that will give the most benefit to the whole of the village population.

The final item on the agenda was a question and answer session with a representative of Sev-ern Trent Water Authority relative to the problem of sewage contamination in Holmes Carr wood. The outcomes of a very lively and interesting session were:- Severn Trent Water Authority had identified the root causes of the contamination as:- (a) Collapsed drains in Aberconway and Allenby Crescents that have allowed sewage to contami-nate rainwater drains. (b) Illegal connection of sewage drains into rain-water drains at several houses in the area that have had improvement works carried out. (c) The possible illegal dumping into rainwater drains of cesspool contents by companies or per-sons unknown in the area.

Severn Trent Water Authority has already taken steps to remedy the first two causes of the con-tamination but they have no proof that the third cause has occurred. When questioned about the clearing of the existing contamination, the repre-sentative stated that advice from the Environment Agency was that providing further contamination ceased; the best course of action was to do nothing and let nature take its course.

At the end of the meeting the Chairman thanked the representative for attending and for his company’s efforts in identifying and commencing to resolve the causes of the contamination that had been of great concern to everyone.


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Tickhill & District Lions Club

At the Lions meeting on September 7th representatives of both Macmillan Nurses and Marie Curie Nurses gave short talks out-lining activities, costs and where funding was obtained. Wel-fare Deputy chairman Frank Tyas, presented cheques for £500 to each of the charities for local use.

A contribution of £250 has been made to the Lions Club Inter-national Pakistan Appeal. If each Lions Club around the world makes a similar payment many millions of pounds will be avail-able for projects in the disaster areas.

Many thanks to everyone who visited the Scarbrough Arms Beer Festival over the weekend of 11th and 12th September and purchased a burger or hot dog from our barbeque stall. Our team was kept very busy on both days. Keeping them in good practise for our next barbecue on Saturday 6th Novem-ber at The Oak, for the annual Bonfire Night celebrations. The bonfire will be lit at 5.30pm with a superb show of fireworks to follow, starting at approx 6pm with a short interval half way through.

On Wednesday the 6th of October we will be having a comedy evening & dinner at Doncaster Golf Club. Our usual Master of Ceremonies, Malcolm Lord will host the evening, introducing Lea Roberts winner of the ITV Comedy talent show “Stand up Britain” - , and off-the-cuff, fast ad-lib specialist - Mike Kelly. Tickets are priced at £30 a head and can be booked by contact-ing the Lions on 01302 743760 or 750050.

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I would like to start by saying well done to the lads for the win in the first league game of the season. We went with a scratch 15 and came away with the win showing a lot of character, even though injury reduced the team to 14 (Scott Feeney) and the sin binning further reduced the side to 13, for 10 minutes in the second half. Tom Walters and Ben Hurford both put in good performances in positions they had never played before and an inexperi-enced second row of Steven Neagle and Callan Nicolson played well against opponents that had clearly played that position for a while. Graham Parkin continued his points scoring from last season with a tally of 12 points, Lee

Johnson chipped in with 2 try’s. Rhys Bailey got the man of the match for his hard hitting de-fence and defence splitting running. The final score was 25-27 with Rossington scoring 4 tries to the home teams 1.

The following week was started with the arrival of the new kit just in time for the first home game of the season, with Sheffield Oaks the visitors. The Hornets were again depleted and with a different few faces took to the field. The game did not go to plan for the Hornets with a disap-pointing result and for the second week a man spending 10 minutes in the bin. This time the defence couldn’t hold the Sheffield side and they were able to put on 12 points with the Hornets reduced to 14 but the positives to take from the game were that Aaron Haxell returned from injury to play most of the game and veteran Barry Richardson made his first start of the season.

A Cup game interrupted the midweek training and Rossington entertained a Rawmarsh side who had put in a big result against Stocksbridge the previous weekend. The Rossington team buoyed by players returning from injury and work commitments were able to present their coach’s with selection dilemmas. Rawmarsh have always been a bit of a bogey team for the Hornets but Ross-ington started strongly and this was quickly rewarded by points on the board; the scrum played well against a much bigger opposition and with the dangerous three quarters were always on the front foot. Taking nothing away from Rawmarsh they were able and very willing opponents but good defence and some scrabbling defence enabled the Rossington side to run out winner 34-10. Special mention to Sam Millward making his debut and topping it off with a try.

The weekend was an away game at Stocksbridge but with the moral on a high after the win against Rawmarsh, hopes were high for a good away win. Things didn’t go to plan and Rossing-ton returned home having had 2 men sent to the sin bin but with a bad defeat of 16-0 against a team they would of hoped to start a winning habit, the feeling among the players was that we hadn’t even turned up and we had underperformed badly.

The weekend of the 25th brings the visit to the welfare of early league leaders Wensleydale. Hopefully the hornets will be able to regroup and get their season back on track.

Holmescarr Happenings

It has been great to see an increasing number of people through the doors of the Holmescarr Community Centre. The outdoor seating area in the quadrangle is getting good use as a new feature. The garden area in the quadrangle is looking very nice and the vegetables that were planted earlier are maturing. The jobs notice board area has been a huge draw as well as the presence of Doncaster Refur-nish. If it has been some time since you have called in, why not come in for another look around. New things are happening all the time!

Talking about new things, a new venture is in the making. The Holmescarr House of Play is now becoming a reality. A while ago we did some survey work through two schools about the need for an indoor active play area (similar to an Astrabound). The response was overwhelmingly positive. Some time ago we sponsored a technology challenge with the village schools to actually come up with design ideas.

The good news is that we are actively pursuing funding to make this a reality. A 3D model has been made of the area to give an idea of what it will look like and is displayed at Holmescarr. We also have a FACEBOOK presence ([email protected], “House of Play”). Why not visit us, “like” us to get the updates? Let us know your thoughts and ideas. It will be great!


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Mayflower Animal Sanctuary. Narrow Lane Bawtry Doncaster

The leaves are falling from the trees and summer is like a long distant memory. It is a good feeling knowing that we have re homed so many cats and dogs this year, and so many wonderful people have made this possible. But the list goes on, we re home one dog and there are two or even three to take its place. We hate to think what would happen to all these lovely dogs and cats if it wasn't for Sanctuaries like ours throughout the country.

A dog that needs our help at the moment is Doug, he is a Pointer that has been involved in a road traffic accident that has left him with a badly disfigured face and blind in one eye. He is a young dog only one or two years old, he is a pleasant happy boy that loves to play and is good with other dogs. If you are calling at the Sanctuary please ask to see him, it is really heart-warming to see how some animals cope with a disability.

The dog warden brought Kylie to us. She is a Staffy cross and still a puppy around 5 months old. This puppy is so depressed she wont lift her head up from her bed. She has one of the worst cases of flea alergy's that we have seen, she is totally infested with them . She has only a small amount of fur left on her body all you see is skin that is dry, broken and bleeding .She will need specialist medication and treatment for quite some time but we hope she will make a full recovery.

The dog warden has also brought us a litter of one day old puppies with their mum who is a rough coated cross breed, at least she is safe now and has the opportunity of rearing her little ones in a loving environment.

Always the bridesmaid never the bride that's what Ellie is. She is a small collie cross around three and a half years old, she is good with other dogs and children, but always seems to get over looked when we have visitors . Please ask to see her if you are looking for that special pet.

We still have lots of beautiful cats and kittens ready for adoption . One kitten was recently found on a building site with maggots eating away at it. This very lucky kitten was taken straight to the vets and is now on the road to recovery.

We are looking for a foster home for an eld-erly cat, she has health issues which we will continue to provide for. She is ten years old and is a pretty Calico colour. Can you help give her a loving home and a warm bed, that is all she will ask for.

The next fund raiser we are looking forward to is our annual sponsored dog walk in Bawtry forest. Everyone is welcome. If you need any sponsor forms please give us a call . Please come along and support us, this is a beautiful forest and a wonderful way to spend a Sun-day morning . So put the 10th October in your diary and join us to make this another suc-cessful fund raiser.

In the next few weeks we will be re organis-ing our charity shop in Manton, so if you are looking for that Christmas gift that wont break the bank come along and have a browse . Our volunteers will be pleased to see you. If you have any really good quality items or unwanted gifts please donate them to our shop we will be very grateful.

Our new website is at last up and running. You will find us at www.mayflowersanctuary.co.uk.

Please call the Sanctuary on 01302711330 or Mags 07969203206 if you would like any fur-ther information about our Sanctuary


Holmescarr Ark and Crafts in Partnership with WEA

Workers Educational Association Formerly Tricon Crafts

We have added to our extensive day time programme of card making ceramic painting, knitting, sewing and pottery.

We now have Ceramic painting for Kids after school on Mondays 4.00–6.00 and Jewellery making for kids on Tuesday 4.00-6.00, Ceramic Painting for adults Mondays 6.00-8.00 and Parchment Craft on Thursdays 6.00–8.00. Or you could join “Women Feeling Fine” or come and play scrabble and have a chat.

Why not call in at the Holmescarr Centre (near Netto) – to pick up a leaflet and see our facilities and have a cup of coffee/tea in the cafe.

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Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield has confirmed that easyJet would not be flying from the airport from 4th Janu-ary 2011.

Nick Smillie, Aviation Sales Director for Peel Airports, said: “We are naturally very disappointed by easyJet’s decision to withdraw flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport”

“Operational restrictions, largely due to the fact that the aircraft is not Doncaster based, have affected the viability of the operation. For example, the timings of certain key flights have affected their attractiveness to the region’s business community – a key source of passengers and reve-nues.

“However, where schedules have been favourable, aircraft have been flying up to 99 percent full. This provides us with strong evidence of demand for flights from Doncaster Shef-field.

“We are already talking to a number of alternative airlines regarding these and other potential new routes and are confident that many will be re-instated in the near future.”

This has been another successful Summer for Doncaster Sheffield Airport in terms of the growing leisure market, with new routes already announced for 2011. Despite to-day’s news, the Airport remains confident that it can build on its existing business, attracting further new airlines and routes in the coming months.

ROSSINGTON BOUNDARY WALK

Sunday October 17th.

Have an enjoyable day seeing parts of Rossington not normally accessible. Join a 6 or 12 mile walk around the Parish boundary

Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Styrrup car park Stripe Road and return approximately 12:30 / 3:00 p.m. Bring a packed lunch for the longer walk and suitable walking equipment.

ROSSINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION Are you interested in outdoor pursuits and improving your environment. Come and join us in our forthcoming events by participating in hedge laying , bulb and tree planting , woodland management and litter picking on a Sunday morning 9:30 – 12:30.

Please contact Terry Chandler 868195 or Tom Parkin 867003


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Rossington Cricket Club – October News

A very successful 2010 season has now drawn to a close with the club capturing both the South Yorkshire League Division 2 and Doncaster & District Section B league titles to add to the Infirmary Evening League Cup already captured. The SYCL Div 2 title being the club’s second promotion win-ning campaign in three years (sandwiched by a cup win also) that see’s the club return to Division 1 for the first time in twelve years and a very competitive level of amateur, club cricket. The First XI success was compounded by the Second XI capturing their league title after narrowly missing out last season and will mean that the overall standard of cricket being played on Saturday’s is bolstered across the board which we hope will be the catalyst for an extended period of good times for the club….

The First XI captured the division with 18 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat from 22 games to finish above rivals Wath well clear of the rest. Wins over Wickersley, Hallam and Maltby along with a washout at Warmsworth securing the title. Pete Harvey smashed 104* from 64 deliveries against Hallam and Mick Richardson celebrated his recall to the big time with 4-5 against Maltby to make the final day task all the easier. Special mention must go however to the away day victory at gi-ants Wickersley where we successfully chased down the 251-6 set by the hosts to put ourselves firmly in pole position for the title. Andrew Gardiner and Greg Mann leading the run chase with 64* and 53 respectively……Andrew smashing the final delivery for 6 with 5 required for vic-tory…..needless to say – the natives were restless!

The Second XI suffered a surprise defeat at Whiston on the penultimate weekend following a vic-tory the previous week over Hatfield Main which meant the race was closer than it needed to be but a comprehensive 10 wicket victory over Brookhouse secured a second title in 2010. Stuart Brown and youngster Sam Roby capping a fine season by knocking the runs off. A record of 12 wins and 2 draws from 16 games was enough to again keep Wath in second place. The Third XI have finished the season like a train but the campaign was derailed when the weather washed out the final game of the season away at Barnby Dun when a victory may have seen a third club promotion of the season! Two victories over Upper Haugh and Stainborough had preceded the washout, Tom Green with 55 at Upper Haugh (Rawmarsh) and Tom Forster captur-ing 4-4 against Stainborough.

Wath did gain some revenge in the Under 15 Bank Holiday Tournament for the Sid Raw Memorial Shield where they were victorious over last years winners Barnby Dun in the final with Rossington and Haxey completing the round robin format field. Rossingtons Tom Green captured both the batting and bowling awards on the day!

All of this silverware will be awarded at the clubs annual presentation evening which will take place Saturday 20th November, 7.00pm at The Welfare – further details will follow regarding tick-eting etc for the event next month. Club secretary – Brendan Simpson 07812793149 or [email protected] being the best point of contact in the meantime.

Finally this month the clubs Cash Draw was made at the BBQ following the final game, lucky win-ning tickets were as follows: £200 0107, £100 0185, £50 0286 and 0314, £25 0198 and 0051 – all of these winning tickets have been produced and prizes claimed.

It now looks like being a busy winter for the club as we strive to achieve the stan-dards off the field that we are achieving on it with regard to facility and junior section development so please keep your eye out for articles and postings regarding various club activities taking place between now and the 2011 season.

Brendan Simpson


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Floodline 0845 9881188 Doncaster Council Customer Service 01302 736000 Rossington Neighbourhood Team 01302 736000 Caroline Flint MP 01302 623330 Abandoned Cars and Graffiti 01302 736050 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Crime Reduction Unit 01302 385462 Childline 0800 11 11 Citizens Advice 01302 735225 Age Concern 01302 812345 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 Relate 08456 441027 RSPCA National Cruelty Line 0300 1234999 Alcoholics Anonymous (24hr) 0114 2701984 Alzheimer's Society Doncaster 01302 325628 Victim Support 01302 365531 Rossington Library 01302 868295 New Rossington Post Office 01302 863471 R’ton Welfare Learning Centre 01302 865936 R’ton Development Trust 01302 866577 R’ton Community Partnership 01302 866577 Travel National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Bus Enquires 01709 515151 Traveline - info 0870 6082608 Chris’s Cab 07764 141228

Health NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Dr A Taneja, West End Clinic 01302 865865 Medical Centre, Grange Lane 01302 868421 DRI 01302 366666 Dentist BJ Julius 01302 863091 Dental Surgeon PB Robinson 01302 867593 Schools & Nurseries etc Grange Lane Infants School 01302 868378 Pheasant Bank Junior School 01302 868252 Rossington Hall School 01302 868365 R’ton Torndale Infant School 01302 868387 St Josephs Cath. Primary Sch. 01302 868098 St Michaels CofE Primary Sch 01302 868284 Rossington Children’s Centre 01302 863686 Bright Sparks Day Nursery 01302 868684 First Steps Toddler Group 01302 866715 Little Rascals Toddler Group 01302 865294 Rossington Mother & Toddler’s 01302 868254 Groups & Societies Friends of Wadworth Lane 07899 817100 Tickhill & Dist. Lions Club 01302 742843 Rossington Art Club 01302 868235 Rossington Carnival Committee07766 967620 R’ton Family Learning Centre 01302 865936 Rossington History Group 01302 340403 Rossington Male Voice Choir 01302 744448 Rossington WI 01302 868197 Rossington Youth Club 01302 868533 Tricon Foundation 01302 860036 Yorkshire Countrywomen 01302 742729


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Services Police Station (non urgent) 0114 220 2020

Electricity - Emergency 0800 375 675

Gas - Emergency 0800 111 999

Yorkshire Water 0845 124 24 24

BT Faultline 0800 800 151

Floodline 0845 9881188 Doncaster Council Customer Service 01302 736000 Rossington Neighbourhood Team 01302 736000 Caroline Flint MP 01302 623330 Abandoned Cars and Graffiti 01302 736050 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Crime Reduction Unit 01302 385462 Childline 0800 11 11 Citizens Advice 01302 735225 Age Concern 01302 812345 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 Relate 08456 441027 RSPCA National Cruelty Line 0300 1234999 Alcoholics Anonymous (24hr) 0114 2701984 Alzheimer's Society Doncaster 01302 325628 Victim Support 01302 365531 Rossington Library 01302 868295 New Rossington Post Office 01302 863471 R’ton Welfare Learning Centre 01302 865936 R’ton Development Trust 01302 866577 R’ton Community Partnership 01302 866577 Travel National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Bus Enquires 01709 515151 Traveline - info 0870 6082608 Chris’s Cab 07764 141228

Health NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Dr A Taneja, West End Clinic 01302 865865 Medical Centre, Grange Lane 01302 868421 DRI 01302 366666 Dentist BJ Julius 01302 863091 Dental Surgeon PB Robinson 01302 867593 Schools & Nurseries etc Grange Lane Infants School 01302 868378 Pheasant Bank Junior School 01302 868252 Rossington Hall School 01302 868365 R’ton Torndale Infant School 01302 868387 St Josephs Cath. Primary Sch. 01302 868098 St Michaels CofE Primary Sch 01302 868284 Rossington Children’s Centre 01302 863686 Bright Sparks Day Nursery 01302 868684 First Steps Toddler Group 01302 866715 Little Rascals Toddler Group 01302 865294 Rossington Mother & Toddler’s 01302 868254 Groups & Societies Friends of Wadworth Lane 07899 817100 Tickhill & Dist. Lions Club 01302 742843 Rossington Art Club 01302 868235 Rossington Carnival Committee07766 967620 R’ton Family Learning Centre 01302 865936 Rossington History Group 01302 340403 Rossington Male Voice Choir 01302 744448 Rossington WI 01302 868197 Rossington Youth Club 01302 868533 Tricon Foundation 01302 860036 Yorkshire Countrywomen 01302 742729

13 King Avenue, Rossington

Single Will - £69

Double Will - £120

Also house purchase

and probate

Tel: 01302 320607

Est in Rossington since 1985

Free Home Visits available

All Electrical Work

Undertaken

Full & Part rewires

Fuse boxes upgraded

Lighting

Telephone points

TV points

Burglar alarms

IEE 17th Edition approved

Contact 01302 868569

or 07970 900340

Mick Jackson

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH - Acorns A Service for children & their families –

During term time Wednesday 3.30 – 4.15. Everyone is welcome to join us in church for

a drink and a biscuit & a chat.

Rossington Mother & Toddler Group

WI Hall Sheepbridge Road

Monday 1-3 pm & Wednesday 9-11am

Everyone Welcome Come along and join in the fun!

OPEN DAY—Wednesday 6th October Come along and see all the new toys and equipment a grant has enabled us to buy

Contact 868254 for more details

Methodist Church Nelson Road, Rossington

Service 10.30-11.30 every Sunday

Everyone Welcome Rossington Ex-Servicemen’s Club

Country Nights (Wed)

Rossington Ex Servicemen’s Club

6th Lynnette Marie first class female act

13th Ken Durran A firm Favourite in Rosso

20th Cole Jackson a welcome return from Derby

27th Pete James a welcome return from Grantham

St. Michaels Singing Group

Friday rehearsals 6:00-7:00 for children 7:00-8:30 for adults

"Open Rehearsal" on Friday 29th Oct instead of our usual children’s rehearsal for any members of the public to come

along to St. Michaels & view the work we are doing as we rehearse, 1-3.30pm.

Telephone: 07754 661951 for more details, or just turn up.

New Life Church Gattison Lane Rossington

We give you a warm welcome to our Sunday Service at 11a.m

Tel: 01302 772235

St Lukes, Rossington Were you baptised or married at St Luke's? Everyone is very welcome to come and

help us celebrate our 94th St Luke's Day on 17 October 2010 at 4.00pm

Plans for the exciting redevelopment of St Luke's will be available for you to view

Refreshments afterwards

New Life Church Rossington

ALPHA COURSE starting on 7th October (not the 30th as previously advertised)

at 6.30 p.m. Want to know more about the

meaning of life?

We give you a warm welcome Free Buffet every evening

Tel: 07956028499/772235

New Life Church Rossington

Table Top Sale Wednesday 20th October 10.a.m.-1.p.m.

Lots of Bargains Free Tea & Coffee

Fashion Show 6th October at 7.30pm

W.I. Hall Sheepbridge Lane Entrance £2.50 to include refreshments

Come along and also see our brand new kitchen installed thanks to a grant from the coalfields

regeneration trust.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERSINDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Appliance Repairs Castle Domestics 25

Architect JMC Architecture 5

Bathrooms A E Spinks 32

Beauticians, Salons & Clinics Beauty 19 Crush 17 Lighthouse Laser 16 Micro Beauty Hair Extensions 24

Beef Products Brookfield Beef 23

Blinds & Soft Furnishings C&S Designs Ltd 2

Cakes Sophisticakes of Tickhill 3

Carpets & Flooring Carpets, Carpets, Carpets 20 Cavlan Flooring Co 4

Car & Vehicle servicing & Repair B&W Auto Services 31 Ian Dutton Car Servicing 13 Mick Jackson & Co Ltd 28

Cleaning Pristine Car Valeting Service 25

Cloth Re-cycling Ed’s Cloth Recycling 25

Dance School Reach for the Stars 5

Dancewear Six Dancewear 4

Electrician McD’s Electrical 19 P R Electrical 27

Garden Centres & Services Country Gardens 5

GreenThumb 26

Golf Club Styrrup Hall Golf & Country Club 1

Hairdressers & Barbers Crush 17

Health & Fitness Bircotes Leisure Centre 17

Home Improvements D Bell Home Improvements 20 DM Home Improvements 22 L M Carpentry & Home Improvements 21

Joinery L M Carpentry 21

Kitchens & Fitted Furniture DC Interiors 15

Lingerie Evelyn’s Den 15

Locksmith & Security Services SF Locksmith 13

Massage Therapy Ian James 25 Oven Cleaning Oven Butler 27

Painting & Decorating Michael Jones 27 PC Contracts 11

Tony Rosser 23

Paving Doncaster Driveways 11

Philosophy Practical Philosophy 11

Plumbing & Gas Services Andy Bark Plumbing & Heating 25 R Pell 20 Print Services Today, Design & Print 16

Recruitment Austin Banks Recruitment 25

Restaurants The Blacksmiths Arms, Everton 12 The Jinja Tree, Bawtry 21 The Red Lion, Tickhill 4

Roofing EPG Roofing 21 Torchmaster Roofing 23

Running Supplies Metres to Miles 25

Solicitors Bruce Bowling & Co Ltd 27

Tarot Readings Spirit of Avalon 25

Travel Wass Travel 6 Wilson’s Coaches 20

Visitor Attraction Boston Park Maize Maze 3

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"Sorry Igor, but I don't see any future in that idea".

The Epilepsy Project The Aim of the epilepsy project is to ease the Isolation of people with epilepsy and their carers.

At present to achieve our aims we run an arts and crafts group a support group and have social events. we also publish a newsletter and also raise awareness of epilepsy and how it effects people with epilepsy and their families.

We also need trustees for our management committee. (training provided).

We are a registered charity No 11024221

Should anyone be interested in joining one our groups or want to become involved with the Project then please contact Bernard Gage on 17815842104 or Kath on 07810102475.

STUDIO TO LET

Small attic studio to let in town centre Gallery

Would suit photographer, artist, jeweller, therapist etc..

Gallery12a, 12a South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DY

£20 per week including services.

Please contact: Rosemary Firth

Gallery 01302 738377 Mob: 07505 057601

www.gallery12a.blogspot.com

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