Hello there,
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.
This week's top stories:
- Cold Weather Warning
- Strep A
- Christmas Arrives in Doncaster
- Bag a Booster this weekend!
- Doncaster Christmas Toy Appeal
 Weather Warning - Cold Weather
As you will be aware, the temperature has significantly dropped this week and we are entering a period of particularly cold weather. We would like to assure you that all cold weather preparations at Doncaster Council are fully in place.
We are currently receiving weather forecasts indicating road surface temperatures down to around minus 5 degrees Celsius, including a risk of some snowfall.
Our Winter Services team are monitoring the situation throughout, with our dedicated roads forecaster and local weather sensors, we will take appropriate action as the situation unfolds.
You can read the digital version of our Winter Booklet 'Supporting You This Winter' by clicking the link above (a physical version will soon be delivered to households across Doncaster).
You can also sign-up for flood alerts here.
Strep A caution
As you may have seen in the news recently, higher levels than usual of Scarlet Fever / Group A streptococcus, ‘Strep A’, are being seen across the country.
Whilst serious cases are rare, it’s only natural that parents and carers have concerns.
With this in mind, we’re urging parents and carers across Doncaster to stay vigilant for symptoms of Scarlet Fever / Strep A in their children and contact your GP if you suspect your child has scarlet fever.
Symptoms include:
- A sore throat
- Headache
- Fever
- A fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel (on darker skin the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel)
Christmas arrives in Doncaster
Frost Festival has offically started in Doncaster!
Head down to Clock Corner to find our 'Corner Snug', full of festive cabins for your Christmas shopping, rest your feet in our heated tipi for a well-earned drink & grab a bite to eat too!
It's the perfect excuse to make use of the FREE City Centre parking from Friday 2nd December - Friday 6th January!
 Get Boosted this Winter!
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against illness this Winter. If you are eligible for a flu jab or the Covid-19 Autumn booster, please get them as soon as you can to boost your immunity. To book your covid-19 booster online, find your nearest walk in clinic or find out more visit the NHS South Yorkshire website for more details.
Doncaster Christmas Toy Appeal
We know this Christmas will be especially challenging for many families.
If you feel you can and would like to donate an unwrapped toy or gift for a Doncaster child who otherwise might not get a present this year, we have drop off points at:
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Morrisons, Lakeside
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Tesco, Edenthorpe
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Stadium Garage
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Civic Office, Waterdale
Gifts could include:
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Dolls, action figures, cars and lorries, teddy bears
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Baby clothes and bath toys
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Games, books, colouring books, and stationery
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Gloves, hats, and scarves
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Gift vouchers
Closing date end of Friday 16 December.
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