Hello there,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Your Life Doncaster North newsletter!
Hi , I’m Lee Golze, a member of Team North, which means that I work with a range of partners across the North of Doncaster to look after our communities, and prioritise what’s most important to our residents.
Our locality plan highlights a number of key areas to focus on, including common themes around community safety, and community events/ activities, the environment, health and well-being and positive activities for children and young people.
My day job, alongside working in the North, is also Assistant Director of Children and Young people, so when you told us that more activities for young people are important, this really resonated with me and please be assured I am keen to help this happen. We do already have lots of things happening in the North and this newsletter gives us a great opportunity to tell you about them.
I was born and raised in the North of Doncaster, and still live here today with my family so I know that there are some wonderful places and communities. I think we are blessed to have such strong communities, and I have seen on many occasions how proud people are to be from this part of the City, I include myself in that.
If you’d like to know more about the 2023/2024 locality plan you can read the full document. You can also visit our locality plan webpage if you want to feedback on the plan or to take part in the latest locality survey. I would also encourage you to tell us more about what you’d like to see in this newsletter and to share any good news stories with us by e mailing localitiessupport@doncaster.gov.uk
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What's happening at your local family hub?
The North Family Hubs timetable for February is out now and there is so much to get involved in!
If you have children, have you visited your local Family Hub? Think of any support you may need from day care and early learning to schools and education; from midwives to health visitors and mental health; from advice on parenting to family support and adult learning to employment opportunities. There are also lots of activities and events for you and your child.
To find your nearest family hub, this months timetable, and lots more information you can visit the North Family Hub webpage.
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Action taken to get recycling right in Highfields
This week our teams have been out and about in Highfields working to make sure that our rubbish is going to the right place! They removed 7 black sacks in total of non-recyclable waste from bins across Highfields.
It's another reminder for us to recycle right, you can find more information on which bins are used for what waste on the council website.
Events in the North
Free Activities at Adwick Leisure Centre
Join the EPIC team at Adwick Leisure Centre for free positive sports activities for children aged 10-17, every Tuesday from the 6 to the 27 February from 4:30-5.30pm.
No booking is necessary, just show up for lots of fun!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the team at: epic.doncaster@doncaster.gov.uk
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Support with the NHS app
Great North Medical Practice (GP Practice’s in Carcroft & Woodlands) are holding free drop-in session to support you to sign up and learn how to use the NHS app.
The NHS app can help you to do lots of things, including:
- order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them
- book and manage appointments
- view your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines
- view your NHS number (find out what your NHS number is)
- use NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you
You can visit the team on Monday 5 February from 1-3pm, at Woodlands Library, DN6 7SB.
Struggling with bills over winter?
Doncaster Mind are hosting drop in sessions at Bentley Pavillion - Boston and Co Cafe, Wednesdays from 10am - 12:30pm.
They are offering support with: fuel poverty and staying warm, financial support, support accessing food banks, as well as emotional and wellbeing support.
No prior booking needed and no waiting list!
Drop in Cervical Screening
Are between 25 and 64 and have a cervix? If you are overdue a screening, or have questions about cervical health or HPV, you can pop in to Askern Family Hub with no appointment needed:
- Friday 2nd Feb
- Friday 1st March
You can email: sally.abbott@nhs.net or call 01302 642 198 for more information.
Jobs in the North
Could you support people in the North?
North Doncaster Development Trust are recruiting for the post of Physical Activity Community Connector for the Bentley area!
Get Doncaster Moving, Well Doncaster and North Doncaster Development Trust aim to support Bentley residents become healthier through movement, physical activity and sport.
A Community Connector is being recruited in Bentley to support people to improve their health through getting out and, and living a more active lifestyle. This role will look to enable residents of Bentley to move more in the community each week.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping people in Bentley to move more in their everyday lives, will be reliable and trustworthy, and will already be well connected within Bentley
The post is for 10 hours per week for 12 months. Salary is National living wage per hour plus a 7% employer pension contribution. Training will be provided and the 10 hours can be worked flexibly. We invite applicants aged 17+.
For more information and to request and application pack, please email info@northdoncaster.org.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5PM FRIDAY 16th FEBRUARY
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 North Community webpage:
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