Your Life Doncaster City Centre - October 2024

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Your Life City Centre
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Hello and welcome to the latest edition of City of Doncaster's dedicated
city centre newsletter!

We're heading in to the autumn months and give you a flavour of the latest developments in the heart of the city and what's to come.

As always, have a fun and safe time and enjoy! 

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Have you spotted our new bins?

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Solar powered bins are so hot right now!

We've got some new bins which not only compact the waste inside to increase capacity but also keep track of how full they are and let us know when they need emptying.

(And yes, they do still work at night)

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Best Bar None

Best Bar None

The Best Bar None scheme was recently launched in Doncaster as a partnership between City of Doncaster Council and South Yorkshire Police. The launch was attended by representatives of city centre pubs and venues who signed up and received more information about the following:

  • Venue management
  • Staff training and care
  • Customer safety and welfare
  • Customer service and community

Best Bar None is a national Home Office supported accreditation scheme recognising responsible licensing practice in line with the four core licensing objectives. More information is available here: 

Best Bar None

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Over 1,000 youngsters have EPIC summer

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Throughout the Summer holidays the Hub produced an EPIC activities programme for young people to access. We welcomed 863 young people into the hub over the summer holiday period where they were able to participate in workshops provided by Breaking Beats, Arts and Craft sessions and FIFA tournaments on our X-boxes.

In addition to the open sessions, EPIC Hub provided a successful HAF programme for young people who are eligible for Free School Meals. Throughout the holidays young people accessed some fantastic experiences from Zip lining at Go Ape, Rock Climbing at Awesome Walls, visiting Arcade Warehouse in Doncaster City Centre to Bath Bomb Making Workshops provided by LUSH within the shopping centre.

177 young people attended our HAF summer programme. Every young person received a free meal provided by The Tin Can Company, a local Doncaster catering service. In total over 1,000 young people engaged with the EPIC Hub during the Summer, which speaks for itself in how important the Hub has become for young people visiting or passing through the City Centre.

If you would like to know more about the Hub and EPIC in general please get in touch below:

Contact EPIC

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Knife Crime: Amnesty bin locations across Doncaster

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There are a number of knife amnesty bins located across Doncaster and South Yorkshire, where anyone can drop off any dangerous or unwanted knives and bladed articles.

These bins are in place all year round and there are no consequences if weapons are disposed of safely in one of these locations. You can find these bins here:

📍 Junction of Warmsworth Road/Anelay Road, Balby, Doncaster

📍 Junction of Broxholme Lane/Highfield Road/Netherhall Road, Doncaster city centre

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Visit Doncaster's 'autumn adventures'

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Doncaster this autumn!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours, cosy pubs, and historic charm. From exploring the picturesque countryside to indulging in local delicacies, there's something for everyone.

Your ultimate guide to a fun-filled month in the city can be found on the Visit Doncaster website.

Autumn Adventures

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Family Hubs support borough-wide campaign

family hubs choose kindness

Family Hubs are proudly supporting the Choose Kindness campaign and we want to share our pledge with you.

Call into any Family Hub if you need someone to talk to, you’re feeling anxious, or you feel you need an act of kindness

📍 Central Family Hub – Welcome Way

Click below for more information or to make your own pledge.

Choose Kindness

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Get involved in your community events

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As well as the above event at Danum Gallery Library & Museum (DGALM), there are plenty of upcoming activities on in your area this month:

  • 3 Oct 2024 (10am - 5pm)
    Advance Employment Hub Recruitment Showcase at Doncaster Racecourse… connecting local employers with career seekers.
  • 16 Oct 2024 (1pm onwards)
    Danum Camerata Doncaster Arts and Museum Society Lunchtime Recitals at Doncaster Baptist Church, Chequer Road. Entry £5 on the door
  • 25 Oct 2024 (10:30am – 2pm)
    Discover the Mansion House! There are leading around the building. Refreshments are available to purchase and donations are greatly welcomed. No booking is required just simply turn up on the day.
  • 25 Oct 2024 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
    Veterans Cafe at DGLAM. Email KOYLI@doncaster.gov.uk to book
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And finally, farewell to Motsons

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T H Motson & Sons Ltd factory at Chappell Drive has now been demolished after a long and successful trading business in the local community.

TH Motson & Sons was first founded in 1893 and Dave Motson, one of our City Centre Engagement Officers, is the fourth generation of the Motson family business. The new factory at Chappell Drive was state of the art when it was opened in 1983. They ceased trading many years ago and we are lucky to have Dave as part of our team.

Dave told us about many amazing stories over the incredible journey his family business took, including having a licence to drive cattle from the Railway to the Market via the centre of Town as it was then. In their hey day they supplied meat to most of the businesses in Doncaster.