Hello there,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Your Life Doncaster South newsletter!
Community spirit is high in the south of Doncaster! Find out about Christmas events, local support and why we're choosing kindness this winter.
Edlington Clean-Up Day
A huge thank you to all who took part in the Edlington clean-up day!
City of Doncaster Council provided resdients of Edlington with free skips to help tidy up some areas and encourage residents to take pride in where they live.
- Residents filled 6 skips, totalling at 180 tonnes of waste
- Street Scene scrubbed out weeds, cleaned back alleys and clearned all the graffiti on the Royal Estate
- Community Payback assisted with litter picks on all the streets
- St Leger Caretakers cleared the gardens of SLH properties
Just shows what can happen when a community pulls together - thank you!
Community Conversation Points
Community Conversation Points are opportunities for people to meet with volunteers and Council staff to have conversations about what they want from life; their care & support, their housing, their environment and their community.
At Community Conversation Points, we will support you to make plans that promote your wellbeing and to help you remain independent for as long as possible.
Our Communities team have been at Edlington to support residents on their doorstep!
Check out where your next conversation point is being hosted:
Survey: Domestic Abuse in Doncaster
We would really appreciate hearing from people who have experienced Domestic Abuse in Doncaster.
This is to ensure every victim/survivor and their voice is central to everything we do. This survey feedback will help us reflect on the services available across Doncaster and help us with future planning.
Domestic Abuse Support Groups
The Doncaster Domestic Abuse Hub is here for ALL victims. If you are in an unhealthy relationship, there is support available online but also at a face-to-face support group.
If you would like to come to our women-only survivor safe space in Edlington, please call 07890985671 for more information about the group and when and where it is held, or email: survivors@doncaster.gov.uk
All groups provide free hot and cold refreshments in a safe space and are run by friendly survivors to chat to about your experiences - together we can thrive after abuse
For locations and other groups available such as male support & LGBTQIA+ support please contact: survivors@doncaster.gov.uk or call/text 07890985671.
Tickhill - Pop up Community Cafe
Head to Northgate Community Hub, Tickhill on Wednesday 29 November, 1pm - 2pm for our community cafe. Expect support from:
- City of Doncaster Council Communities Officers
- Doncaster Mind
- Doncaster South Primary Care Network
- City of Doncaster Council Health Advisor
Have a place to talk and even craft with Dadesley Crafting!
Look after your Mental Elf this Christmas!
Christmas Craft Workshop with Doncaster Mind!
Thursday 30th November at Mexborough Christmas Light Switch On!
Community Investment Fund
Have you got a project that seeks to support your local community?
The Community Investment Fund, funded by the Better Care Fund, can support your local project. Grants of up to £2000 are available for grassroots and smaller groups. The grants are managed by voluntary organisations within your community, and the funds can be used for lots of different projects, including those that focus on your communities priorities, as highlighted in our new Locality Plans.
To find out more about accessing the grant you can contact Mindful Activities at: email: funding@mindfulactivities.co.uk or phone: 01709 206496
Doncaster Cancer Support Fundraiser!
Doncaster Cancer Support Group are holding their annual fundraiser event the Sunday 3 December at Rossington Welfare!
All proceeds from the event go towards helping support those local families and individuals diagnosed with cancer. So come along see Santa and win some great prizes!
Expect:
- A visit from Santa with free gift for children
- Raffle, tombola & stalls
- Craft items
- Fun & games
Events and Groups in Bawtry
Bawtry Table Tennis Club
- This new club meet every Friday 2pm - 4pm at New Hall, Station Rd, DN10 6PU. Come along, play a game, have some fun & make new friends along the way. £2 charge per person for room hire & refreshments. For further information, email: janmikedavis@btopenworld.com or call: 07799778190
Wednesdays at Bawtry New Hall
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Walk & Talk: Wellbeing walk for all abilities, 1pm
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Coffee Afternoon: Coffee with bingo! Suggested donation of 50p per drink and 20pm for a game of bingo
- Attendees can either attend the walk, pop down for a coffee or do both if they wish! More information, call: 01302 812345
Bawtry Men's Club
Senior Residents Christmas Lunch | Tuesday 5 December
- Bawtry Town Council presents Senior Residents Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 5 December 2023 at Bawtry Hall, DN10 6JH, from 1pm. Application forms are available from Pastimes & Presents (Old Post Office) or online here.
For more activites in Bawtry, visit the Bawtry & Austerfield Wellbeing Project.
Rossington Chooses Kindness
On Thursday 2 November, members of our Rossington Health & Wellbeing meeting took the pledge to Choose Kindness.
Choose Kindness is a movement in Doncaster being one act of kindness can spur another and create a chain reaction. Here in Rossington we have chosen to take the pledge to choose kindness, help others and create that chain reaction.
We're proud to be part of the Choose Kindness movement!
Sexual Health Pop-Up Clinic
Our friendly Sexual Health team are running regular clinics at the Denaby & Conisbrough Family Hub at 2pm - 4pm on the following dates:
- Tuesday 28 November
- Tuesday 12 December
The team provide advice, information, testing and treatment for sexual health concerns as well as contraception and psychosexual services.
Call 01302 272165 to make an appointment.
Jobs in Doncaster South
School Crossing Patrol Vacancies
Are you looking for part-time work?
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, reliable and flexible individuals to become School Crossing Patrol Wardens across various areas of Doncaster.
We currently require wardens at the following locations:
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Montague Academy | Mexborough | 6hrs 40min pw
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Montague Academy | Mexborough | 7hrs 5min pw
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Bawtry Mayflower | Bawtry | 6hrs 15min pw
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Bawtry Mayflower | Bawtry | 6hrs 15min pw
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Hayfield Lane Primary | Auckley | 5hrs pw
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Warmsworth Primary School | Doncaster Road | 7hrs pw
Don't forget you can also find information about your local community, including latest news and updates, key contacts for support and advice, community venues, local facilities, groups and activities in your area, and more on the South Locality webpage:
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