Welcome to the latest edition of the Your Life Mexborough newsletter!
This newsletter will bring regular news and key updates, celebrate local successes and achievements, and share local events and meetings.
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Brian Blessed Unveils Blue Plaque in Mexborough
Brian Blessed returned to Mexborough on Friday 27 October to unveil a new addition to the Blue Plaque Trail.
The new blue plaque is located outside of Pettit’s shoe shop in Mexborough and is dedicated to Henry (Harry) Dobson who founded and ran the Mexborough Theatre Guild, which produced such actors like Keith Barron and Brian Blessed.
Blessed was interviewed in 30Mexborough by Stewart Nicholson from Rotherham Radio and Brian drew quite the crowd for the unveiling of the plaque. He also appeared at the Empress Building for an intimate night of entertainment like no other!
People queued right down to the duel carriageway as they waited to enter the building and enjoy and evening of anecdotes and humour from the larger than life figure that is, none other than Brian Blessed.
 Brian with Stewart Nicholson
Levelling Up announcement
This week, the Government announced that Doncaster will receive funding as part of the Levelling Up fund, which is set to cover projects in Mexborough and Moorends.
  Remembrance Day in Mexborough
Lots of work went on in preparation of Remembrance Sunday – memorials were cleaned and borders were planted and the large poppies were put along the streets by volunteers.
As usual, the service was very well attended on the day at the memorial.
 Remembrance Sunday, Mexborough 2023
 Mexborough Christmas Light Switch On
Mexborough Events Committee (MECI) have been working hard on the Christmas Light Switch On which will be on Thursday 30 November, Town Centre, 4pm–7pm.
There will be lots of entertainment, market stalls from various places will be joining us, food vendors, Santa, elves, The Grinch, free grotto, Advent trail. Radio Doncaster will also with be with us along with Elsa and Olaf!
Look after your Mental Elf this Christmas!
Christmas Craft Workshop with Doncaster Mind at Mexborough Christmas Light Switch On!
 Harvest Festival
Mexborough Foodbank would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to local schools for their recent Harvest Festival donations.
Thanks to Mexborough schools Highwoods Academy, New Pastures School, Windhill Primary School Mexborough, St John the Baptist C of E Primary, Montagu Academy, Ivanhoe Academy in Conisbrough & St Albans in Denaby, for all of their fantastic Harvest Festival donations!
Sean Gibbons, Managing Director of Food AWARE & Mexborough Foodbank Managed said “This year’s Harvest Festival donations were all fantastic and it was great to meet some of the local children at their assemblies and via collections by our fab & hard-working volunteers!
This support is most appreciated and much needed as demand for food parcels continues across Mexborough, Denaby & Conisbrough during the cost of living crisis.
If you are a local church, school or business who are able to support us at #HarvestFestival time, please contact us on 01709 717186 or via email - info@foodawarecic.org.uk
 Thank you to all the children & schools who donated!
 Love Mexborough Community Meal
Local community group, Love Mexborough, hold a community meal every Tuesday 5pm – 6pm at Mexborough Baptist Church & Community Centre.
Grab a free dinner, meet new people, play games & crafts & keep warm.
Everyone welcome.
 New Male Support Group
Rockingham Media will be launching a new Male Mental Health Peer Support Group in January 2024.
After discussions prospective volunteers to help facilitate the sessions and local businesses and Mexborough Ward Councillors Pickering and Gibbons, they have secured sufficient funding to launch the project and will continue fundraising to make it sustainable.
Session details are as folllows:
- Where: Mexborough Community Hub, New Oxford Road, on
- When: Every Monday evening
- Time: 7pm - 9pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm
- Cost: Completely free for attendees
For more information about volunteering, attending or sponsoring, or any aspects of the support sessions, please contact Shaun and he will keep you informed of the date of the first session.
Mexborough Pride
Pride is coming to Mexborough!
Plans are underway to hold our very own Pride on Saturday 29 June 2024! There will be lots of events to fundraise for the event so keep your eyes peeled for these – including a fire walk and glass walk – are you feeling brave?
If so, why not put your name down and challenge yourself. More to come on this a future events leading up to the main event itself.
 Halloween at Hogwarts
Mexborough Community Hub held a spooktacular Halloween at Hogwarts on Tuesday 31 October.
20 lucky children applied for their place at Hogwarts and Mexborough Community Hub was transformed into Hogwarts for the evening.
The successful applicants received a wax sealed letter from the owls that included a Platform 9¾ Train Ticket and their Ministry of Magic ID card.
They enjoyed the great feast and activities and games throughout the evening – Lord Voldemort himself with his trusty sidekick, Bellatrix Lestrange joined in the festivities and the event was hosted by Professor McGonagall.
After fun and games, the students left with a goody bag that had a mug, keyring, hoodie, and sweets from the Honeydukes Trolley!
 Harry Potter & the Mexborough Community Hub
Ward Member Budgets
Funding of up-to £250 - £300 could be claimed to spend of community activities in Mexborough
Cllrs Pickering and Gibbons of Mexborough First say that there are still Ward Member Budget grants available and must be spent by 31st March 2024.
Please contact Cllr Sean Gibbons if you would like more information, or would like to apply for a grant. You can email him at: Sean.Gibbons@doncaster.gov.uk
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