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:
- Alternative New Years Resolutions
- Walking Football
- Doncaster Domestic Abuse Survey
- Local park tennis courts in Doncaster set for renovation
- Adopters needed to keep brothers and sisters together this new year
- Support this Winter
- Are you a community group looking for funding for a green project?
Alternative New Years Resolutions
Today is 'Quitters Day', normally seen as the day in January when people may ‘quit’ their new year’s resolutions.
We may blame ourselves for giving up on a resolution – but maybe it is the resolution that is not working for you. This year, why not try some alternative resolutions that prioritise YOUR health and well being goals?
From volunteering, spending time in nature, and lots of groups across the city- there is so much you can get stuck in to this new year, without putting pressure on yourself!
On our wellbeing webpage, you can also find lost of resources about setting goals and tracking habits, as well as all the wonderful things going on around Doncaster.
Try something new this year...
Get Doncaster Moving have shared their newest campaign video, featuring the fantastic Doncaster Dynamo walking football club.
Players from Doncaster Dynamo, a walking football team who play at Goals in Wheatley, have been working with Get Doncaster Moving to encourage people in Doncaster to move more and enjoy the benefits that being active brings.
"It's a great atmosphere... I would recommend to anyone at any level to consider walking football as an aid to fitness, companionship and friendship."
You can find Walking football groups near you through the Get Doncaster Moving webpage.
Doncaster domestic abuse survey for victims' and survivors'
Survivors of domestic abuse are being asked to share their experiences and insights to help future victims of domestic abuse.
A survey produced by the Council’s Domestic Abuse Survivor Liaison Service aims to truly understand the experiences of Doncaster people that have gone through domestic abuse, identify good practice, and listen to people who know better than anyone else how we can improve. The responses will be used to shape services for domestic abuse survivors, ensuring that survivor voices are heard.
Local park tennis courts in Doncaster set for renovation
City of Doncaster Council and the LTA have agreed a partnership to breathe new life into local park tennis courts in Hexthorpe (Hexthorpe Park) and Bessacarr (Haslam Park).
In total, two park tennis venues will be renovated, with investment of £94,259 helping ensure that quality facilities are available for the local community.
Evening and Weekend Appointments
Find out when FREE evening and weekend appointments are available at your GP through your local Primary Care Network pages. These are always updated and lets residents know about what types of appointments are available.
Adopters needed to keep brothers and sisters together this new year
One Adoption South Yorkshire, the regional adoption agency for South Yorkshire councils is encouraging anyone who is thinking about adopting to consider adopting siblings and help keep brothers and sisters together.
Brothers and sisters tend to wait longer for an adoptive family. One Adoption South Yorkshire are looking for adopters who would consider welcoming a sibling group into their family.
Did you know, children adopted together are more likely to settle into their new home quickly, as well as nurturing their own identity and sibling bond.
Read more about the adoption process:
Support for you this winter
With the weather set to get colder again over the weekend, it’s worth making sure you know about all the support available over the winter months!
From keeping warm and well, to welcoming spaces in your community, Your Life Doncaster has everything you need to know:
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated today (Friday) due to the forecast drop in temperatures, and we will be stepping up additional accommodation.
If you know anyone who finds themselves homeless tonight please pass on the details below.
Are you a community group looking to kick-start a green project, activity or community orchard?
The fourth round of Environmental Pride funding – which could see community groups receive grants of up-to £5000 for green projects– is now open for applications.
The funding stream is split into three categories, with groups invited to apply from one of the following categories:
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Category 1: Physical improvements to natural environment (£100 - £5,000 available)
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Category 2: Activities/events within public open spaces (up to £1,000 available per event)
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Category 3: Community Orchards planting (up £5,000 available)
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