Local Events - Central

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Regular Activities & Events

Andy's Man Club | Mondays (except Bank Holidays) | 7PM | Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, DN2 6BB | or | Doncaster Mind, 35 The Market Place, Doncaster DN1 1NE | The aim of the club is to provide men with a safe space where they feel comfortable to talk and open up about their experiences in a room free of judgment | More info can be found here: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

Doncaster Foodbank | We are still experiencing a high demand for our service and the items most in need at the moment are | Tinned fish, dried milk, packet mash | collection points can be found at Asda, Tesco, Aldi | Thank you for your support

Please help yourself |Free Food, Clothing, books and Bric A Brack | The Wellness Centre | 45 Montrose Av, Intake Doncaster DN2 6PL

Flu Vaccine | Its not too late to get your flue vaccine | to find out how to book www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/

Free online parenting courses | visit www.inourplace.co.uk for more information | access code STGEORGE to get started

Doncaster Young Writers | starting 12 January for aged 14 - 19 years | If you enjoy creative wringing why not come and join us | www.hivesouthyorkshire.com/youngwriters-groups

A.C.E.S - Autistic Children's Evening & Siblings | Every first Thursday of the month | 5PM-6PM | Children's Library, Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BZ | The first family evening will be a guided tour around the building, with an activity. Ear defenders are available to borrow. Adults be aware - this activity may contain stickers! | Email: carole.connor@doncaster.gov.uk or telephone 01302 734315 or 737555

YMCA Doncaster | Youth Activities | Weekly sessions of arts & crafts, Musical theatre, games and more | book now ymcadoncaster.org.uk/activities | all sessions are free

Long Covid Peer Support Group | Starting 16th January 2023 (every 3rd Monday of the month) | The Linney Community Centre (Behind Weston Road Shops), Balby, DN4 8NF | 5:30PM-6:30PM | Free to attend | For more information, contact: BeWellDoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk

Carers Catch-up | Monthly peer support for anyone looking after someone living with dementia | On-line via Zoom or at Fulwood Lodge, TickHill road Hospital | 2nd Thursday of the Month | for more information please contact richard.myers@makingspace.co.uk or 03000211038

Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group | Specialist peer support for carers and families of people living with FTD | Last Friday of the month | 2pm - 4pm | Ivy Court, Balby

Carers Skills Course | Specialist 8 week education and peer support for families and carers of people living with dementia| via Zoom | contact 03000 211 308 for more information

Cantley Music Cafe | A music cafe for people living with a diagnosis of dementia and their family members and carers | 1st Wednesday of every month | 1pm - 3pm | Cantley Community Centre, Goodison Boulevard, DN4 6DF | doncaster@alzheimers.org.uk or 01709 580543

Singing for the Brain®, Cantley | A singing group for people living with a diagnosis of dementia and their family members and carers | 3rd Wednesday of every month | 1pm - 3pm | Cantley Community Centre, Goodison Boulevard, DN4 6DF | doncaster@alzheimers.org.uk or 01709 580543

Dementia Cafe Doncaster Central | A conversation cafe for people living with a diagnosis of dementia and their family members and carers | 3rd Monday of every month | 1pm - 3pm | Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BZ (Flying Scotsman Room)| doncaster@alzheimers.org.uk or 01709 580543

Weekly Events

Mondays

darts - Singing for Memory (Adults) | Mondays (Except Bank Holidays) | 2PM-3:30PM | The Point, 16 South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DR | Website: https://wearedarts.org.uk/whats-on/

Alfa at St Francis Church Bessacarr | Mondays | A chance to explore Christian Faith in a relaxed and friendly environment | www.stfrancisdoncaster.org/exploring-faith/alpha/

The Curiosity Club | Back every other Monday starting Monday 16th January | For children ages 2 - 5 years | Free activities including imaginative play with museum objects, craft and storytelling | Woodlands Community Library | to book your free space please email youmemories@doncaster.gov.uk

Alzheimer's Society| Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Flying Scotsman room, DN1 3BZ | Held on the 3rd Monday of the month | For more information call 01709 580543 or email: doncaster@alzheimers.org.uk

Tuesdays

Stepping up to three | Tuesdays | 1:30pm-2:30pm | 2-3 years | Racing Start Day Nursery, Ardeen Road, Intake DN2 5EU

Little Buds | Tuesdays | 10:00am-11:30am | 18 months - 5 years | St Catherine’s House, Flourish Enterprises, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, Balby DN4 8QP - Booking required

Stay & Play | Tuesdays | 2:00pm-3:00pm | 0-5 years | Lakeside Primary, Sandy Lane DN4 5ES

Sing & Sake | Tuesdays | 11:00am-12:00pm | 0-5 years | Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Waterdale DN1 3BZ

darts - Dance On at The Point (Adults) | Tuesdays | 10:15AM-11:15AM & 11:30AM-12:30PM | The Point, 16 South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DR | Website: https://wearedarts.org.uk/whats-on/

darts - Breathe and Connect (Adults) | Tuesdays | 1PM-2:30PM | The Point, 16 South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DR | Website: https://wearedarts.org.uk/whats-on/

Wednesdays

Book Chatter Book Play | Wednesdays | 10:00am-11:00am | 0-5 years | Balby Library, High Road, Balby DN4 0PL

Intake Performing Arts | Wednesdays | 5:30pm-7:00pm| Are you interested in learning the behind the scenes? Join us to look at, lighting, sound, set and costume design through fun and games | Suitable for ages 7-16 years

Alzheimer's Society| Cantley Music Cafe |First Wednesday of each month | Cantley Community Centre, Goodison Boulevard, DN4 6DF | for more information call 01709 580543 or email: doncaster@alzheimers.org.uk

Singing for the brain | Held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month | Cantley Community Centre, Goodison Boulevard, DN4 6DF | 1 - 3pm | 01709 580543 or email: doncaster@alzheimers.org.uk

Thursdays

Book Chatter Book Play | Thursdays | 10:30am-11:30am | 0-5 years | Intake Library, Montrose Avenue, Intake DN2 6PL

Hexthorpe Groovers Music | Thursdays | 8:45am-9:15am | 0-5 years | Hexthorpe Primary School, Urban Road, Hexthorpe DN4 0HH

darts - Creative Directions (Adults) | Thursdays | 10AM-12PM & 1:30PM-3:30PM | The Point, 16 South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DR | Website: https://wearedarts.org.uk/whats-on/

Life Story Group | Every second Thursday | 2:00pm-4:00pm | The Life story Group provides a valuable opportunity to talk about your past and present life experiences | Liberty House,Cantley,Doncaster, DN4 6EJ | Contact the Doncaster Admiral Service today for more information or to arrange coming along to a group. | Call 03000 211 038 or Find us on Facebook @thedoncasteradmiralservice

Fridays

Book Chatter Book Play | Fridays | 10:00am-11:00am | 0-5 years | Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Waterdale DN1 3BZ

Jumping Tots | Fridays | 10:00-11:00am | 0-5 years | Alder Grove Church Hall, Alder Grove, Balby DN4 8RF

darts - Dance On in the Community (Adults) | Fridays | 11AM-12PM | St Francis of Assisi, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7JA | Website: https://wearedarts.org.uk/whats-on/

Jumping Tots | Suitable for children 0-5 yrs | Dancing, singing, games | Fridays 10am-11am | Alder Grove Church Hall, Balby, DN4 8RF

Junior Night at Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club | Fridays | For full details on times, costs and booking information, please follow the links: 4-8yrs, 8-12yrs, 12-18yrs.

Saturdays

Free tennis sessions at Hexthorpe Park | For both adults and children | Book you place either by phone 03000 212 000 or visit https://www.flourishwoodfieldpark.org/enquiry-form/ | Hexthorpe Park, 209 Urban Rd, Doncaster DN4 0HH

Welcoming Spaces

Warm Space at Bessacarr | Wednesdays | 9:30AM-12:30PM | Our building is open every Wednesday morning for anyone in our community who would like to be somewhere warm and welcoming | Bessacarr Evangelical Church Bessacarr Lane, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 7PT | Find more information here: https://www.bec.uk.net/

Warm Spaces | Wednesdays | 10:30AM-2:30PM | Harvest Fields All Saints Evelyn Avenue | Soup and roll, tea, coffee and activities during the day

Warm Space at Lakeside | Monday Thursday 9:00am -4:00pm | Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm | Come for a chat, all are welcome! Free tea, coffee and biscuits | The Salvation Army, Lakeside Community Church, Booth Avenue, DN4 5NJ |

Warm Space | Fridays | St Mary's Church Wheatley | Friday 9.30am - 1:00pm | Open to all of the community for light refreshments, activities and conversation

Warm Welcome Wednesdays | Wednesdays | 3:20-5:30PM, at The Crossing, rear of The King's Cross Church | Hot drinks, soup, homework facilities, books and board games, all free!