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16/08/2024

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16/08/2024

Surplus bread just arrived in our cafe! Free to take - donated by Sainsbury’s Doncaster. Helping to reduce food waste 🥐🥯🍞🥖🥨

16/08/2024

Our partners asked us to share below update regarding the winter fuel payments for 2024/2025. Please share far and wide so those who are eligible are able to utilise this support!

🧣❄️ Winter Fuel Payment Alert for 2024-2025! ❄️🧣

If you were born before 23 September 1958 and live in England or Wales, you may be eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment.
To qualify, you need to receive one of the following benefits:
• Pension Credit
• Universal Credit
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Income Support
The amount you receive depends on your circumstances between 16 and 22 September 2024, known as the ‘qualifying week’.

📢 Important: If you need to switch to Pension Credit or Universal Credit, or make a new claim for Pension Credit, you must do so before 23 September 2024 to be eligible.

In Doncaster, 56,226 people received Winter Fuel Payments in 2022-2023. Act now to ensure you don’t miss out!

🔍 Check your eligibility for Pension Credit: Citizens Advice Doncaster 📝 Make a claim: Pension Credit Claim Need help? Contact citizens advice Live Inclusive or Age UK for support.

Stay warm this winter! 🏠🔥

16/08/2024

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Sheffield, August 15, 2024 — South Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent search for a 33-year-old man named Joseph, who has gone missing from the Hackenthorpe area of Sheffield. Authorities are increasingly concerned for his safety as his disappearance stretches into its second day. Joseph, des...

16/08/2024

South Yorkshire Schools Celebrate Outstanding A-Level Results Students across South Yorkshire celebrate after receiving their A-Level results on Thursday, August 15, marking the end of weeks of anticipation. Many students secured places at their first-choice universities, including prestigious insti...

16/08/2024

Thousands of Households Eligible for £500 from Government’s Household Support Fund – Act Now Before September Deadline Thousands of households across the UK could receive vital financial assistance of up to £500 from the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) to help with the rising cost ...

16/08/2024

Cruelty in Dewsbury: Father and Son Banned for Life After Dog Found Starving and Injured Dewsbury—A father and son from Dewsbury have been banned from keeping animals for life after allowing a severely injured dog to suffer for days without any veterinary help. Imran Ali, 39, and Junaid Ali, 20, c...

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15/08/2024

Five children and a woman were shot with air rifles in Sheffield Street. Five children and a woman have been rushed to hospital after being shot in Sheffield. Police were called to Richmond Park Avenue on Wednesday (August 14) to reports of the shooting at around 2.23 pm. Police said ‘unknown indi...

15/08/2024

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Further Appeal for Information on Missing Doncaster Woman, Christine South Yorkshire Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Christine, a 66-year-old woman from Doncaster who has been missing since Monday, August 12. Christine was last seen in the Wheatley area....

15/08/2024

Visitors and patients travelling to Doncaster Royal Infirmary are advised to prepare for potential disruptions as roadworks are set to begin near the hospital. Starting this weekend, resurfacing work on Thorne Road will lead to road closures and diversions, affecting traffic flow in the area. A spok...

15/08/2024

Autopsy Confirms Cause of Death for Doncaster Teen as Three Arrested on Suspicion of Murder Darius Popan, 15, sadly passed away after being found with injuries on a section of the Trans Pennine Trail A 15-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being discovered with severe injuries on a section....

15/08/2024

Sheffield Mum Fears for Baby’s Health as Black Mould Threatens Council House Ceiling A young mother from Sheffield has expressed deep concern for her baby’s health after discovering extensive black mould and a dangerously cracked ceiling in the council house she is due to move into. Angel Peet, ...

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🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Join us for some exciting Family Cycle Track events! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀

Looking for some fun family activities this Summer? Check out our thrilling cycle track events – perfect for everyone! 🌟

🕺💃 Disco Ride: 16th August
🚲 Clancy Briggs Pedal Sessions: 20th August
🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Family Superhero Rides: 21st August
🎒📚 Back-to-School Ride: 29th August

💵 Only £5 per person, bike hire available for just £3!

Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, fitness, and fabulous memories! Don’t miss out – see you on the track!

Book now: https://www.dclt.co.uk/the-dome/activities/cycling/

14/08/2024

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🎪🌞 ROLL UP ROLL UP ! Join Us for a Fun-Filled Summer Event: Circus Skills with Mr. Dan! 🌞🎪

Looking for an exciting activity for your kids this summer? 🎉 Look no further! We are hosting an amazing event where children aged 4-12 can learn fantastic circus skills with the incredible Mr. Dan!

✨ Event Details:

Date: Thursday 22nd August
Time: 9am - 10am
Location: Markham Grange Garden Centre
Cost: Just £3 per child!

Your kids will have a blast learning juggling, plate spinning, diabolo tricks, and more! It's a great way for them to develop new skills, boost their confidence, and make new friends. 🥳🤹‍♂️

We can't wait to see your little ones there, ready to have a fun and memorable experience with Mr. Dan! 🎟️🤸‍♀️

to book please follow the link below
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/markham-grange-garden-centre/circus-skills-with-mr-dan/2024-08-22/09:00/t-rpyzvoy

Mr Dan

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14/08/2024

🚌 Catch Vincent Van-Cough this week!

Our Health Van is back on the road bringing GP clinics right to your doorstep. Find us at these convenient locations and get the care you need—no appointment necessary!

📅 Wednesday 14th August

📍 09:30 - 11:30 → Doncaster Market
📍 13:30 - 15:30 → Hatfield Woodhouse

📅 Thursday 15th August

📍 09:30 - 11:30 → Original Factory Shop Mexborough
📍 13:30 - 15:30 → Tesco Balby

📅 Friday 16th August

📍 09:30 - 11:30 → Kings Chamber
📍 13:30 - 15:30 → Rossington Miners

🔗 For more details, please visit:
https://www.primarycaredoncaster.co.uk/services/vincent-van-cough/

⚠️ Please note, due to contractual restrictions, not all Doncaster patients may be eligible to use this service.

14/08/2024

Have you seen the new kids event taking place at Sheffield Plate?👀

Get the chance to meet some of the planets most interesting animals including giant snails, crested gecko, leopard gecko, snakes, duprasi, rabbits and ferrets at the exciting Animal Encounter!🦎🐍

📍 Sheffield Plate - Orchard Square, Sheffield S1 2FB
📅 Wednesday 21st August
⌚ Session times: 10:30am and 11:30am

This event is fully supervised with professional animal trainers.

Click for more event information & booking 👉 https://bit.ly/3YAlNDu

14/08/2024

✨BPC Blue Light Event✨

Brinsworth Parish Council will be holding their Blue Light Event on:

Wednesday 14th August 2024
10am - 2pm
Brinsworth Playing Fields & Field View Car Park
FREE ENTRY - EVERYONE WELCOME

The day will see stalls and displays from lots of our AMAZING emergency services: including Fire Engines, Police, Life Boats, First Aid, Police Horses and much more!!

PLUS the Centre Cafe will be open as normal for your lunchtime munchies, drinks and ice creams 😋

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The Doncaster City 10k is coming up in November and you can run on behalf on Doncaster Mind and claim a free space!

If you or your running buddies would like to take part then email [email protected] to secure your FREE spot now!

14/08/2024

The Auckley Show is returning this Summer on 17th August!

This will be a guaranteed day of fun for all the family, with competitions, amusements, refreshments and entertainment. Best of all it is free entry and provides free parking!

For more information, visit our website👉 https://bit.ly/46u07KZ

Auckley Show

14/08/2024

🎡 HOLIDAY AT HOME THEME PARK 🎡

📍Sandall Park, Doncaster, DN2 4QP

🤩🤩🤩🤩

🥳 UNLIMITED RIDES £15! Per session 🥳
(Buy a wristband for unlimited rides, see session times below ⬇️ )

⏰ SESSION TIMES ⏰
🎠 weekdays: 1:30pm - 4:30pm / 5pm - 8pm
🎠 Saturday's: 12noon - 3pm / 3pm - 6pm / 6pm - 9pm
🎠 Sunday's & Bank Holiday Monday: 12pm - 3pm / 3pm - 6pm

‼️ PLEASE NOTE: ANYONE WISHING TO RIDE MUST PURCHASE A FULL PRICE WRISTBAND - PARENTS ACCOMPANYING CHILDERN CAN PURCHASE A NON-RIDER WRISTBAND AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION FOR E3.00. NO OTHER EXCEPTIONS. THE MANAGEMENTS DECISION IS FINAL ‼️

🤩 GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY 🤩

14/08/2024

Doncaster, August 12 – Two boys were detained after a dramatic police pursuit involving a dangerously ridden off-road motorcycle in the Carcroft area late Friday night. The incident began at 11:18 p.m. on August 11, when officers from the Roads Policing Group spotted a motorcycle being driven erra...

13/08/2024

Doncaster, August 13—A Doncaster family is urgently appealing for help locating a woman who went missing on Monday. The search for 66-year-old Christine Stenson, last seen in the Wheatley area around 5:30 p.m., has deeply concerned her loved ones and the local community. Christine’s daughter, Li...