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Welcome to this week's edition of the Your Life Doncaster newsletter, where we round up all of the latest Doncaster news and information from the last week that matters to you.
Hot Weather Update
Due to the extremely high temperatures earlier in the week, there were a number of incidents across Doncaster, including fires and power shortages.
The Emergency Services declared a major incident on Tuesday 19 July due to the demand on services from these fires across South Yorkshire.
We want to re-assure residents that all incidents were dealt with, and we would like to say a huge thank you colleagues and partners who supported the borough and our residents, especially to South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue for all their continued hard work.
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Summer Staycation is back!
Stuck for what to do over the summer holidays? We've got you covered!
Discover a jam-packed list full of Summer fun activities for children & young people across Doncaster!
Find FREE & inexpensive summer camps, sports & physical activity days, film & media workshops, music lessions and so so much more!
Have you voted for Doncaster yet?
Doncaster has made it to the shortlist to become the headquarters of Great British Railways.
YOU can now vote on which location you think should be Great British Railway's new HQ!
The results of the public vote will be used to measure the level of public support for each location, and will be considered as part of final decision making.
Show your support and vote for Doncaster!
Summer Health
We may not be reaching temperatures like we have earlier this week, but it's still set to be hot over the weekend and we need to continue to keep safe.
Remember:
- Keep hydrated: be sure to have plenty water
- Seek shade
- Wear suncream: factor 30+ is best
Become a Sporting Superhero this Summer
Calling all families! If you are looking for free activities this Summer holidays then look no further as Doncaster Mumbler have teamed up with Get Doncaster Moving to encourage kids to ‘Be A Sporting Superhero’.
Families can visit 9 locations across Doncaster to take the Sporting Superhero challenge by finding and completing all 5 warm up challenges, then you’re ready to play football, tackle some rugby, be a tennis ace, hit the water for some swimming or get on your bike. You can be a #sportingsuperhero!
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Doncaster Council supports Zero Suicide Alliance training
Opening up and talking about suicide can be hard but it can also save lives.
Doncaster Council is supporting the Zero Suicide Alliance by encouraging residents to attend FREE special training sessions taking place in the city over the summer.
Catch the final local session at:
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Monday 25 July, 10am-2.45pm, Stainforth for All, Church Road
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Dementia Services Survey
Healthwatch are working with Doncaster Council and the NHS on a project to listen to people about their own and their loved ones experiences of using Dementia Services in the borough.
If you have Dementia or someone you know has or had dementia and used these services, we would love to hear your views.
If you would prefer to fill out a paper copy of the survey, contact Healthwatch and they can arrange one to be sent to you.
Coronavirus Reminder
Both nationally and locally COVID rates are going up, with the current rate in Doncaster being almost 254 infections per 100,000 people.
Whilst this is still low in comparison to rates seen throughout the pandemic, it is still the highest we have experienced for a few months and is a reminder that COVID is still around.
With this in mind we should continue protect ourselves and others by staying at home if we have symptoms or test positive and not visiting healthcare facilities or vulnerable friends and family if we have COVID or a possibility of having COVID.
There are simple things we can do in our daily life that will help reduce the spread of coronavirus and other respiratory infections, as well as protecting those at high risk. These include:
- Getting vaccinated
- Letting fresh air in if meeting others indoors
- Practising good hygiene
- Wearing a face covering or a face mask in crowded, enclosed spaces.
Please remember that if you are visiting a hospital, you are required to wear an appropriate face covering.
If you're planning to travel abroad this summer, some countries may still have COVID restrictions. You can check travel requirements on the government website.
Practicing hands, face and space as well as reducing your contacts on the lead up to any travel can help to avoid being unwell on holiday or being unable to go.
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