WHAT'S ON: Dinnington

KIVETON PARK INDEPENDENT ADVICE CENTRE: A drop-in session, with no appointment necessary, will be held on Tuesday 10am-noon at the Community Library in Dinnington. To contact (office hours) 01909 773966.

SK58 BIRDERS: During the SK58 Square Bash on March 27, led by chairman Mick Clay, the birds spotted included kingfisher, teal, buzzards, little owl, wheatear and sand martins with water rail and chiffchaff calling. On April 24, there will be a field trip to Budby and Sherwood Forest, also led by Geoff, meet 8am in The Loyal Trooper car park, Sheffield Road, South Anston. On April 27 7.30pm the indoor meeting in The Loyal Trooper will include RSPB Investigations by Alan Firth. The hide at NAPT, entrance off Cramfit Road shared with Bluebell Wood Hospice, is open tomorrow 8-11am (every Saturday morning until June 6).

DINNINGTON RESOURCE CENTRE: Laughton Road, Dinnington. Mondays – Luncheon Club 11.30am-2pm, two course dinner £3.50; Sequence Dance Club 7-10pm. Wednesdays – gentle exercise 3-4pm £1; bingo 7-9pm. Thursdays – 7-9pm Dinnington Fine Arts and Antiques. Fridays – 9.45am-12.15pm Let’s Get Crafty. Contact 01909 518555, www.dinningtonresourcecentre.com. April 15 – The Wanderers authentic ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll night, tickets £12.50 including steak and chips plus dessert, limited tickets, contact 01909 518555.

ST LEONARD’S CHURCH: Sunday services 1st, 2nd, 4th Sunday 10.45am Holy Communion; 3rd Sunday 8am Holy Communion (said traditional) and 10.45am for all ages, thanksgiving for the gift of a child. Coffee and croissants served from 10am with activities for children. Weekday services 9am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday morning prayer; 9.30am Wednesday Holy Communion. Church open and refreshments available Monday-Saturday 9.30-11am.

DINNINGTON AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY: On April 12 7-9pm in The Lyric Theatre, Dinnington: practice evening. Demonstration evenings now £3 entry for members and £4 for guests. Contact Ian 01709 367782, http://dinnington-and-district-art-society.org.

DINNINGTON AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The next evening talk on April 13 7.30pm in Anston Parish Hall, Ryton Road, North Anston S25 4DL will be Stories from the Workhouse by National Trust storytellers. Books, birdseed and plants will be on sale. Entry free for members, non-members £2.50. Contact 01909 564494.

JACK ‘N’ JILL PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: Every Tuesday and Thursday at Resource Centre, Dinnington 9.15-11.15am for 0-5 year olds. £2.50 for one adult and one child, under six months old free. Contact Kate 07581 411056 or Tracy 07702 891996.

1325 (DINNINGTON) ATC SQUADRON: Meet every Tuesday and Thursday 7.30-9.30pm at Sycamore Centre, Laughton Road, Dinnington. Young people aged 12-17½. Contacting 01909 550750 on parade nights or email [email protected].

DINNINGTON METHODIST CHURCH LUNCH CLUB: Thursdays 11.30am-2pm. Contact 01909 563574.

TEA/COFFEE/FILM: Last Tuesday of month in Middleton Hall, Barleycroft Lane, Dinnington 2pm and 7pm. Contact 07583 225496.

DINNINGTON AND DISTRICT BRIDGE CLUB: Meet Mondays 7-10pm in Dinnington Resource Centre. Contact 01909 562802.

DINNINGTON COLLIERY BAND REHEARSALS: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at Market Square Bandroom next to bus station. Saturday rehearsals – Training Band 9.30-10am, Intermediate Band 10-11.30am. Contact Joan or Kay 01909 566594 or 565912.

RAOB (‘THE BUFFS’): Meet every Sunday 7-8.30pm in Dinnington Resource Centre. Contact 01909 567554.

GREENLANDS TARA AGM: Contact 01909 460866.

CLLR IAN FINNIE’S SURGERIES: Middleton Institute in Barleycroft Lane, every Thursday 6.15-7.15pm. Monksbridge Hall, last Wednesday of month 11am-noon. Laughton Village Hall, first Monday of month 6.30-7.15pm. No appointment necessary. Contact 07740435728 for a home visit.

CLLRS JEANETTE MALLINDER AND SIMON TWEED SURGERIES: Monksbridge Community Centre, first Saturday of month 11.45am-12.45pm. Lyric Hall, Dinnington, second Monday of month 6.15-6.45pm. Dinnington Resource Centre, second Tuesday of month 2-3pm. Laughton Parish Hall, third Wednesday of month 6-7pm. Contact Jeanette Mallinder 07717 224657, [email protected], Simon Tweed 01909 518134 or 97887 778926, [email protected].