Civic Mayor’s Love Doncaster Gala to Bring Valentine’s Elegance in Support of Local Charity
Doncaster is set to host a special Valentine’s celebration as the Civic Mayor’s Love Doncaster Gala takes place on Friday 14 February at the Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster Racecourse. The glamorous evening will raise much-needed funds for The Hygiene Bank Doncaster, a charity dedicated to tackling hygiene poverty and supporting people in need across the borough. The gala promises an elegant and uplifting night, combining celebration with community spirit. Guests will enjoy a formal dinner in stylish
Holistic IT Announces the Launch of the Doncaster Cyber Readiness Programme - Fully Funded Support for Local Businesses
A new, fully funded cyber security initiative for local businesses has been launched at the Creative, Digital & Tech (CDT) Forum held at XP School. The Doncaster Cyber Readiness Programme has been created and is delivered by Holistic IT, in partnership with the City of Doncaster Council, the Advanced Employment Hub, and Business Doncaster. The programme is designed to help Doncaster-based small and medium-sized organisations improve their cyber security posture and build long-term digital resilience. The
ReFood partners with Doncaster Council to collect and recycle commercial food waste
ReFood, the UK’s leading food waste recycler, has partnered with the City of Doncaster Council to collect commercial food waste from local businesses. The agreement will see thousands of tonnes of unwanted food recycled per annum at ReFood’s state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion (AD) facility on Ings Road. Following the government’s introduction of Simpler Recycling legislation, which bans UK firms from landfilling their commercial food waste, the move will help Doncaster businesses to improve their
Cast Breaks Records and Champions Accessibility with Smash-Hit Jack and the Beanstalk, Supported by City of Doncaster Council and Doncaster Ward Councillors
Cast is thrilled to announce the record-breaking success of its 2024/25 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, with 28,523 tickets sold—the highest in the theatre’s history. This achievement underscores Cast’s commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment while ensuring accessibility for all. This year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk was notable for its inclusive approach, made possible through special funding from City of Doncaster Council and Doncaster Ward Councillors, enabling 280 people to
Vulcan XH558 secures long-term home at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
The Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) has received confirmation of its long-term future at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, following ongoing discussions with the City of Doncaster Council (CDC). The iconic Vulcan XH558 has been based at Doncaster Sheffield Airport since 2011. After its previous lease with Peel Holdings was due to expire in June 2023, the charity were looking for a new home when news of the airport’s imminent closure emerged. Conversations with CDC have continued to take place and as the
Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust expands fitness facilities in Rossington
Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust (DCLT) is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of a brand-new gym in Rossington. This exciting addition to Rossington Wellbeing and Leisure Hub is part of DCLT’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, accessible health and fitness opportunities for Doncaster residents The new gym, which is set to open at 6am, on Friday, 22 November 2024, will feature a wide range of new equipment and dedicated spaces to cater to a variety of fitness needs. The
History of Doncaster Grand Theatre set out in new booklet
Rarely seen bill posters and programmes, performers of yester-year photographed on stage and interviews with those who recall the landmark venue in its heyday are all brought together in a fascinating new publication: ‘The Grand Theatre: A Past, A Present and A Future.’ Available for just £2.50 at Danum Gallery Library and Museum in Waterdale, Doncaster, the 16-page A4-size booklet, with many illustrations, has been authored by Bill McHugh, Culture and Transformation Lead at City of Doncaster Council. As
Join the Campaign To Reopen Doncaster Grand Theatre
Prior to the opening of the Arndale Centre in Doncaster (since renamed Frenchgate Shopping Centre) in 1969, the developers had applied unsuccessfully to demolish the Grand Theatre as part of a major town centre redevelopment. Thousands of people objected to the much-loved Victorian theatre being destroyed, which is why it is still here today. Since the building’s closure, latterly as a bingo hall in the early 1990s, the Friends of Doncaster Grand Theatre, who include former stage performers and theatre
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Celebrate Cultural & Language Diversity during Doncaster Remake Learning Festival 2023. Join PAB Languages Center and City of Doncaster for Inclusive and Exciting Workshop Activities for the Whole Family!
Doncaster Chamber member, PAB Languages Center, and City of Doncaster Council teamed up to deliver an exciting and educational event that is sure to be fun for the whole family during Doncaster Remake Learning Festival this year. The two half-day upcoming workshops activities offer a range of engaging and interactive activities that promote cultural awareness and inclusivity. From language activities, arts, and crafts to a book corner and memory wall, there is something for everyone. The Doncaster Remake
Theatre at Risk Doncaster Grand Theatre Receives Over £6000 as Part of Restorative Project
The Friends of Doncaster Grand Theatre have been awarded £6,500 as part of a project to help remember the venue as a working theatre. The aim of the project will see individuals record their memories of the theatre, while (separately) appropriate work will be done to digitalise many of the old artefacts and memorabilia associated with this Grade II listed building. Doncaster Grand Theatre was just one of seven theatres to receive funding through the first round of the Resilient Theatres: Resilient
Five Local Businesses Pledge To Support the Armed Forces Covenant at the South Yorkshire Military and Business Exhibition
South Yorkshire’s first-ever Military and Business Exhibition took place Tuesday — jointly organised by the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Yorkshire and Humber — which saw over 20 local businesses exhibit and upwards of 100 attendees. The event was in aid of promoting the fantastic potential employees in the form of service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families and our Cadet Forces to local businesses and how they can support them in their