Hello there,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Your Life Doncaster North newsletter!
Great news for Bentley cyclists!
Following resident feedback, new bike storage has been installed at Bentley park, so cyclists now have somewhere safe to store their bike while enjoying the park and its fantastic facilities!
The suggestion was put forward at the ‘Building A Better Bentley’ positive action group and we’re pleased to see the new facilities are now up and running!
Local resident Austin (pictured below with Cllr Church, Cllr Hogarth, Amelia from Manna/Boston & Co café and Andy, the Well Doncaster Officer for Bentley), was the first to use the new storage, and he has given it the thumbs up!
Storage is free to use and is located at Bentley Pavilion. Funding was provided by City of Doncaster Council’s Strategic Transportation Team.
Need a new household appliance but are struggling to afford one?
An affordable and convenient way to access a wide selection of the latest household appliances is through a referral to Community First, they provide any items available at discounted prices. You have the option to make full payment or choose an inexpensive loan plan, including interest-free or family loan alternatives wherever applicable.
To find out more about the domestic appliance referral service, contact 03030 300 010 or emailing info@communityfirstcu.co.uk or pop into your local Your Place Hub and the team will help you, find your closest hub Your Place Team - YourLifeDoncaster
Doncaster Toll Bar Girls Team
Doncaster Toll Bar are planning to run an all girls Under 12s team in 2024 in the Yorkshire Junior & Youth league! Training is on Tuesday evenings at 6pm and girls of all abilities are welcome.
The team will be coached by former International women's player Jill Rankin and former Doncaster Rugby League favourite Craig Lawton.
Jill started her Rugby career as a utility back at Redhill then went on to play for Yorkshire, and was part of the inaugural women's GB tour of Australia, followed by a tour of NZ two years later. Last year Jill was officially recognised as a Great Britain Lioness and given international honours for rugby league and union receiving her caps!
Craig started his career through the youth team before moving on to continue his playing career at the Dons. He returned and supported the club to win numerous open age trophies with over 15 years of coaching experience.
Get in touch to join the team:
Jill - 07927713364
Craig - 07883342550
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Talk to us about Highfields Country Park
A plan has been put together for Highfields Country Park, which suggests a number of improvements to what Highfields Country Park might look like (such as footpaths, signage and notice boards), and what activities might take place there (such as community events).
Before anything happens, we’d like to talk to you about this to make sure that these improvements are what the local community would like to see.
Events and Activities
'Hocus Pocus' A Halloween Panto
Sprotbrough and Cusworth Parish Council present 'Hocus Pocus', a Halloween Panto at the Goldsmith Centre Sprotborough. Produced by 'Talegate Theatre' there are two shows on October 22 at 12pm and 3pm. Tickets are £3 per child and £5 per adult. For tickets, call 01302 788093
Design a Trick or Treat Bag or Halloween T-Shirt
Cre8ive You C.I.C are bringing two Spooktacular Halloween workshops for you to take part in at Sprotbrough Community Library on Thursday 26 October.
- Create your individual Trick or Treat bag |10am- 12 Noon
- Design your own Halloween T-Shirt | 1.15pm- 3.15pm
Tickets are £8 per workshop, per child. Pop into Sprotbrough library to book your place or call: 01302 782436.
Family Halloween Disco
Explore all the halloween fun to be had at Bullcroft Memorial Hall! There's lots to take part in including- a kids disco with Mr. Dan, hot and cold refreshments, and spooky party games. The event takes place November 3 from 17:30-19:30, and costs £1 per child.
Halloween Events at North Family Hubs
Why not join us at one of our Family Hubs or partner community venues for some Halloween fun! Check out some of the spooky themed events we have planned for the little ones and their families including:
Monday 23rd October
- Spooktacular Family Fun (0-11 years) – 10am-11.30am at Adwick Family Hub (Central Avenue, Woodlands, DN6 7RU)
Tuesday 24th October
- Spooky Sensory Fun (for babies, from birth to mobile) – 9.30am-10.30am at Askern Family Hub (Spa Pool Road, Askern, DN6 0HZ)
Wednesday 25th October
- Spooktacular Family Fun (0-11 years) – 10am-11.30am at Bentley Family Hub (The Avenue, Bentley, DN5 0NP)
Thursday 26th October
- Spooky Sensory Fun (for babies, from birth to mobile) – 9.30am-10.30am at Bentley Family Hub (The Avenue, Bentley, DN5 0NP)
Friday 27th October
- Spooktacular Family Fun (0-11 years) – 10am-11.30am at Askern Family Hub (Spa Pool Road, Askern, DN6 0HZ)
Follow your local family hub Facebook page to stay up-to-date with these and other seasonal events, and check back on the Family Hubs webpage for the full October Half Term timetable which will be released very soon.
October Half Term Activities
Let us know about any free community activities your hosting over the October half-term that we can promote through our council channels e.g. social media and the Your Life Doncaster website!
Local Services and Support
Your Local Citizens Advice
There are community locations for Citizens Advice across Doncaster:
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Askern: The White Wings Centre, Spa Pool Road, Askern, DN6 0HZ
Opening times: Thursday 10am - 1pm (appointment only)
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Carcroft: Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, DN6 8AP
Service offered: General advice and benefit checks
Opening times: Friday 10am - 2pm
Free Be Well Health Checks
Aged 18 years or over and living in North Doncaster? Interested in finding out your cardiovascular disease risk?
Well Doncaster are offering free Be Well Community Health Checks at
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Sprotbrough Community Library | Thursday 12 October | 10.45am-1pm.
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Woodlands Community Library and Hub | Wednesday 18 October | 1-3pm
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Asda Superstore, Carcroft (café area) | Wednesday 25 October | 5-7pm
Find out more through the Be Well Health Checks Facebook Page.
Your Place Team- Woodlands
Your Place North has now been open for a full year, if you haven't heard about us or dropped in for a chat, we are here to support you and your family.
The Your Place Hubs can help families and residents with: Applying and managing benefits, finding local groups and activities, childcare, anti-social behaviour, housing, employment, debt and finances, education for your child, and adult learning courses.
You can find us in Woodlands Library at Windmill Balk Lane, Woodlands, DN6 7SB. You do not have to be a member of the library, just pop in for a chat!
The team also run drop in sessions in Sprotbrough, and Askern:
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Sprotbrough Library first Thursday of the month, 3pm-4pm
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Shakers Youth Hub Askern third Friday of the month, 11am-12pm
You can also contact the team via email: LocalSolutionNorth@doncaster.gov.uk or call 01302 736787
Domestic Abuse Support
Domestic abuse is more than just physical abuse, it's also about one person’s control over another. The Doncaster domestic abuse hub is here for ALL victims of domestic abuse if you are in an unhealthy relationship, there is support available online but also at a face-to-face support groups.
The groups are survivor run, safe space, support groups. The hub runs women only, men only and LGBTQ+ only groups. Please call 07890985671 for more information about your local group and when and where it is held, or email survivors@doncaster.gov.uk.
If you would prefer to find out support available online rather than attend a group, visit: the Domestic Abuse Hub.
You can also find information about your local community, key contacts, venues, local facilities, activities in your area, and more on the North Community webpage:
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