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:
- Get Your Waddles Ready...
- Vigil: Violence Against Women & Girls
- Climate Action Week 2023
- FREE Parenting Courses
- Flood Action Week
- Be the Kind Kid
- Cold weather is forecast for this weekend
Get your waddles ready...
They’re here!
The 12 stunning penguin sculptures, individually decorated by talented artists, are part of an enchanting winter trail around the city
Download a trail map, featuring competitions too at Doncaster Penguin Parade – and say hello to the lovable Penguins
In the lead-up to the festive season, our city centre has a whole host of activities, events & festivities to get you into that seasonal spirit – with some council-owned car parks offering free parking too!
Find out more:
Violence Against Women & Girls
A vigil will be held tomorrow (Saturday 25 November) at Sir Nigel Gresley Square, in support of women & girls who have been subject to violence, intimidation or threats.
Join us from 5pm onwards for speakers, followed by a minute’s silence.
Climate Action Week 2023
Funding of up to £250 can be claimed to support climate action projects/activities as part of Doncaster’s Climate Action Week campaign!
Examples could include:
- Life skills sessions – cookery / make, do and mend, food growing, cycling for example
- Story-telling sessions
- Dramatic/musical productions of climate change narratives
- Upcycling arts and crafts sessions
- Activities which include tree planting
FREE Parenting online classes for Doncaster families!
Whether you’re a mum, dad, grandparent or carer, we could all use a little help and support along the way. There may be times when you feel that you need a bit of extra information, advice or support to help you handle some of difficulties or challenges that come with looking after children.
We are offering a Free Online Course for all parents/carers and grandparents who live in Doncaster, to access the course click here and use the code 'STGEORGE'.
Not only can we offer you the free online course, but we also offer this course FACE to FACE. The course is delivered at a parenting group, at various venues across Doncaster. Come along and meet other parents who may be in a similar position to you.
If you would like more information or to find your closest course, call 01302 734110.
Flood Action Week
This week is National Flood Action Week.
Recent polling suggests nearly 60% of households at risk from flooding do not believe their homes could flood. But just because flooding hasn't happened to you in the past, it doesn't mean it won't happen in the future.
Read our newsletter via the link below to find out more on how to prepare for floods and what plans City of Doncaster Council has in place to support residents.
Knowing just one action to take in a flood can reduce the impacts on your home and family.
Be the Kind Kid
'Be the Kind Kid' tells the story of a young girl named Ellie who decides to set up a kindness club in school after finding out the Lilly; a new student, is being bullied. This touching story teaches us all that one small act of kindness can make a world of difference.
The book is also available online for you to read with your child together at home here.
If you would like more information about the support available to you and your child, visit our website or speak to your child’s school.
The book also supports the values of the Choose Kindness Movement, a city wide movement which emphasises the power of kindness and how one kind act can impact significantly on everyone’s wellbeing.
Cold weather forecast
As you may have noticed, temperatures have dropped in recent days and it's expected to remain cold over the weekend.
We know that over the winter months, there are many people in our community that may need a bit more support than usual.
If you have an older neighbour, relative or friend, choose kindness and look out for those who might struggle with the drop in temperature.
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