Next Meeting
Why don't you join us for our next meeting, Tuesday 29th of June at 1.45 p.m. ?
As you are probably aware the Community Group is holding a Fun Day on Sat 10th July in and around the Village Hall. We are working with the Friendship Group to run a Tombola and are in need of donations for this. Please help us by making a contribution which can be brought to the next meeting. Anyone who can help on the day, for even an hour, please contact Cynthia 770992, Maureen 770862 or Elsie 771635
On 29th June there will be a Social in the Village Hall. Please bring just a few goodies for a “bring and share tea party”.
5th July is our outing to the Yorkshire Lavender Fields and Eden Camp Museum. The bus fare is £8.00 and entrance to the museum £3.50 Senior Citizens, others £4.50. Please pay this (£11.50 or £12.50) on booking. Cynthia Scully is taking the bookings 770992. Refreshments are available at both venues.
IN AUGUST WE ARE RESTING!!
28th Sept. Keep a look out for the posters!
Previous Meetings
A group of our members were treated to a guided tour of Potteric Carr Nature Reserve in May. The reserve is the flagship of over 80 managed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and is one of the largest urban nature reserves in the country. The area covers approx 500 acres. Our guides were Giles and Renee Braithwaite enthusiastic supporters and volunteers at the centre. We visited several of the numerous hides overlooking the different lakes and had time to concentrate on looking out and listening for interesting specimens. These included Tufted Duck, Sheld- duck, Little Grebe (Dabchick), Reed Buntings and even a Jay but the highlight for us all was seeing a Kingfisher perching on a branch with a fish in its beak. It was obviously “well trained” as it spent a considerable time there before it entered the nest in the bank and then re-emerged doing its characteristic dip in the water before disappearing from view. As well as the birds to watch the trees were at their best at this time, clothed in blossom and there were innumerable wild flowers to spot. Much to our surprise a startled deer put in an appearance. After our exertions we were able to treat ourselves to tea and cake in the cafe. Now is obviously a good time to see nesting and migrating birds but interest is to be had all year round. In Summer there are orchids, butterflies and dragonflies, in Autumn fungi and over wintering birds and the busiest time of all is Winter.
Thank you to Giles and Renee for their knowledge and time. And apologies for not taking photographs, I was too busy peering through my binoculars!
Do pay Potteric Carr a visit soon. It can be found opposite B&Q, just turn left at the roundabout instead of right! Take binoculars if you have them, they will be invaluable.
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Sedum House, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB. Tel: 01302 570077
I'm worried about Jim.
The above words echoed out from the tape recorder and brought smiles to several members of The Tuesday group, who remembered fondly listening to Mrs Dales Diary on the radio.
The tape was part of the reminiscence box called, “Railway Families” which we had borrowed from Doncaster Museum Service. Other items included a whip and top, a prodder for rug making, railway memorabilia recalling train journeys in the age of steam and many other not quite forgotten items from our youths.
As we each chose an item, which provoked personal memories, and talked about it there were many laughs and chuckles at remembered escapades, and although some of us could remember perhaps a little more than some, the meeting was thoroughly enjoyable.
Perhaps a measure of the enjoyment was the fact that we were loath to stop chatting, even for for our usual tea and biscuits, and people were slow to depart at the end of the meeting.
Why don't you come and join us? The Tuesday Club for the 55+ meets on the last day of each month in Finningley Village Hall at 1.45p.m. Look out for notices about our meetings on notice boards, www.finningley.org or in The Arrow.
Ethiopia, so much more than you see on T.V.
This month we had a very entertaining and informative slide show and talk from Giles Braithwaite on his adventures in the fascinating country of Ethiopia.
His journey took him to areas of historical and religious significance where we had glimpses of the beauty and culturally rich Coptic Christian churches carved deep into the granite of the mountains, then on to very differing climatic parts of the country.
We saw high mountains areas where he woke to ice and hard frosts, valleys green with running water and dry parched stretches of the country.
All the time he introduced the many different life forms that each area supported and that he had so wanted to see, insects, birds with strange and comical names, foxes, monkeys, baboons and camels.
He talked of his pleasure at meeting and inter-acting with the people and their curiosity about him and his cameras, telescope, binoculars etc. while keeping us amused with tales of some of his minor mishaps.
All in all we had a very interesting afternoon, carried along by his obvious enthusiasm for all he had been able to see and do.
What A Start To 2010!
Finningleys' Tuesday Club started their 2010 programme with a bang. The afternoon was turned over to eating and dancing and great fun was had by all, we hope.
The group met up at noon to enjoy a light lunch of leek and potato soup, made by Pam Robinson ably assisted in the peeling onions department by her husband Keith. This was followed by a selection of sandwiches and tea.
At 1p.m. the afternoon really got into swing when Claire and Colin Royle arrived to lead the dancing. We enjoyed waltzes, quicksteps, square tangos, and a barn dance before learning a new dance called the friendship waltz which caused a great deal of amusement to those attempting to learn it as well as those watching.
The rule was, “if you don't dance, you sing and most folk were happy to have a go at both.
We concluded the afternoon with tea and biscuits before wending our way home.
Our thanks go to all those people who put such effort into preparing food, helping throughout and then tidying up at the end of the afternoon.
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Soup anyone?
A Grand Day Out!
The 7th., of December saw the Tuesday Club and the Friendship Group, collected from various points in the villages of Finningley, Blaxton, Auckley Branton and Cantley, wend their way to the Brigg Garden Centre for a day of shopping, lunching and most important socialising.
After a pleasant drive there in the safe hands of Swifts, the bus company ,we arrived just in time for coffee.
At this time of the year the garden centre is full of seasonal plants, Christmas decorations, ideas for festive tables and even clothes, both warm winter clothes and glittery dresses and accessories for that Christmas party.
At 12.45p.m. We all met up again to share a lunch which gave people a choice of traditional roast turkey, roast beef and some rather nice vegetarian choices
After lunch e had the chance to look some more or nip back to take another look at that item we hadn't quite made up our minds about.
Three-fifteen saw everyone back in their seats on the bus, we're such a well behaved lot, setting off on our journey home after what we hope was a day enjoyed by all.
Fun and Games at the Tuesday Club 24th November 2009.
Tuesday saw the group meeting to decide just who could claim the title of Domino champion and Beetle Drive champion. The afternoon began with general light chair based exercise with Dorothy after which we seated ourselves in our chosen area to commence battle. The domino group proved to be much quieter and serious than the Beetle group whose giggles and cries of “ You can't do that!” and “ That's cheating!” sounded across the room.
By 3p.m. we had played ourselves out and the winners were presented with their prizes, hand turned pens made by Joe Wardle of the Wood Turning Club, after which we enjoyed tea and biscuits and the usual general talking.
The afternoon was relaxing and we hope was enjoyed by all. Why not join us for our next meeting in January.
Tuesday Club at Finningley
There are almost six million carers in the UK with 32,000 in Doncaster Borough and at our meeting in September will be a speaker from Doncaster Partnership for Carers
And before you say that this does not mean me, a carer is anyone who supports a family member, partner, friend or neighbour because they are frail, ill, have a physical disability or a mental health problem. No doubt that if it does not affect you personally chances are that you know of someone who is a carer so this would give you the opportunity to give them support or better still please tell them about the meeting.
It is on Tues 29th Sept in the Village Hall at 1.45.
We also have refreshments, a chat and a raffle so do your best to be there!
TUESDAY CLUB 28th July 2009
At our July meeting we had a fascinating demonstration by members of the wood-turning club who meet monthly in the Village Hall. Peter, Jim and Joe kindly gave their time to initiate us into a great art.
Jim explained the processes involved in turning a dish which could be used for holding the small change which many men carry around in their pockets.
The wood he used was Merinti, a good substitute for Mahogany which is expensive to buy. We saw a rough piece of wood transformed by the turning, sanding and polishing into an object showing the beauty of the grain of the wood.
After all being refreshed with tea/coffee and biscuits Joe took two pieces of rough Yew and worked to produce the body of a ball pen.
Before Joe began members of the audience expressed disbelief that such variety and richness of colour could be found in these “lumps”. Members had previously thought that the pens were made from plastic!
What an interesting afternoon we had!
The wood-turning club meets in the Village Hall on the last Monday in the month from 6.00 pm to 8.45 pm. When the last Monday is a Bank Holiday the meeting is held on the previous Monday. On November 30th their will be a demonstration by Andrew Hall who will be making Stetson hats out of wood! Seeing will be believing! All are welcome.
Tuesday Club meetings are held on the last Tues in each month.
Next month we are having a Gentle Exercise session on 25th August at 2pm when you are able to do as much or as little as you wish. All over 55s are most welcome.
TUESDAY CLUB AT FINNINGLEY 30th June 2009
Many thanks to P.C. Pyle for giving his time to visit our group and welcome to P.C. Keith Thompson who has taken over responsibility for Finningley village. Yes we have our village bobby back! Recent re-organisation has given Finningley and its' neighbouring villages a designated officer, which it is hoped will make policing more accessible.
P. C. Pyle talked about the new P.A.C.T initiative which involves partnership and the community.
Meetings are arranged on a monthly basis, the next being on the 27th. July in Blaxton village hall in which all residents of the local villages are invited to attend to discuss their concerns and incidents of criminal and unsocial behaviour that have occurred. It is hoped that these will enable patterns of behaviour to be seen which can then be dealt with and, hopefully the problems resolved.
P.C. Pyle stressed the importance of reporting such incidents so that such patterns can be noted and encouraged everyone to attend the meetings which will be held in each village in turn.
P.C. Pyle then talked about the use of “smartwater” to identify personal items, hopefully, making them more retrievable should they be stolen, and supplied the “water” to those residents who did not already have it.
Finally, he talked about the recent acquisition of a speed gun for Finningley and its neighbouring villages who share its use. Three officers have already been trained to use the gun and a further three more are to be trained. Finningley has already been involved in one session and initial cautions have been issued.
Sadly a large percentage of those stopped were Finningley residents!
Some schools have been participating in such sessions and many motorists found this a real wake up call. It is hoped that Finningley children will be able to be involved in the future.
Many thanks to P.C. Pyle for his time and once again welcome to P.C.Thompson we hope to see him often within our community.
Fun & Games
The Tuesday Club, which meets in the Village Hall at 2p.m.on the last Tuesday in each month had its third meeting on Tuesday 24th of February.
After a brief introductory chat the February meeting saw members sitting around chatting and laughing while playing a range of card and board games either chosen from a selection provided or brought from home. Although our numbers were a little depleted due to illness and people seeking some summer sun, lucky things, some seventeen of us enjoyed each others company and the afternoon passed swiftly.
Over tea, coffee and biscuits information sheets about up and coming meetings were passed out along with nomination forms for the club committee which it is hoped will develop and extend the interests and activities of the group.
Please come and join us, you will be made very welcome.
Here are the details from the second meeting that took place on 27th of January.
This month we had a slide show on Sri Lanka, given by Mr. Parry Jenkins, which proved to be both very interesting an entertaining.
Mr. Jenkins and his wife had intended visiting the country four years ago but had to delay their trip after the tsunami devastated the country and the lives of the people. Instead they visited, what they discovered to be a delightful country, in 2007.
The slideshow took us to the elephant orphanage where we saw youngsters being bottle fed, and a whole parade of these majestic creatures making their way to the river where they drank, bathed and played.
Next we visited a tea plantation where the "pluckers", not pickers we were reliably informed picked approximately 8 kilo's for about £2 a day pay. No wonder they preferred to have their photographs taken for a small reward.
We then visited various areas of the island, viewing the many temples and impressive ruins, the river where the film "Bridge On The River Kwai" was made and the coastal regions where the pole fishermen sat precariously on top of stout poles to cast their lines into the waves.
Throughout the show Mr. Jenkins emphasised the friendliness of the people, trying to
earn their livings despite the still evident effects of the natural disaster that had struck the country and the on-going difficult political situation with fighting between the government and the Tamil Tigers.
Many thanks, Parry, for giving us such a pleasant and informative afternoon.
After the show we relaxed over tea/coffee and biscuits. Why don't you join us next time.
You'll be made very welcome and I'm sure you will enjoy it
Mr Parry Jenkins with some of the group, enjoying a cuppa and a chat.
