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Support Doncaster
New Fitness Classes Pack a Punch
Doncaster Markets named Britain’s Favourite
Childrens Adventure Trim Trail for Sandall Park
Holocaust Memorial Day in Doncaster
Best Bar None Awards Winners Announced at Ceremony
Doncaster Markets in Running for Top Award
Get Your Haggis at Doncaster Markets
It's Madness in Doncaster
Boxing Day Shoppers Reminded of White Rose Way Closure
Thousands to Descend on Doncaster for a Weekend of Railway Modelling
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Named Business of the Year
Double Awards Success for Local Hotel
Mexborough has Everything You Need for Christmas
Doncaster Partnership Kicks Off
Award Winning Wildlife Park Welcomes World’s Largest Antelopes
Presents Galore at Britain’s Best Market
NDDTs Free Community Gym is Back in Woodlands
Have You Heard the One About Doncaster Comedy Festival
Save Money this Christmas with a Trip to Robin Hood Airport
Doncaster Racecourse Wins Big at RCA Showcase Awards
Have a Meery Kat Christmas
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Lands Another Gong
Fairytales Come True this Christmas at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Photographs Challenge Perceptions
Baby Marmoset Arrives at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Doncaster Memories
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Hosts Painted Dog SOS Action Day
Local Best Western is Moved to Tiers
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Scoops Business of the Year Award
Spooky Growings on at Walkers Nurseries
Get Active with d-Camp
Roaring Success as Yorkshire Wildlife Park Marks 350 Surviving Tigers
Shaun Comes out of the Jungle and into The Dome
Staying Fit is Important, Staying Healthy is Vital
Support Doncaster
Two major community bids are taking place in Doncaster and you can get involved in a few simple steps.
 
 New Fitness Classes Pack a Punch

Now is the time when most people will give up on New Year fitness resolutions but this year, fitness-phobes are being urged to sign up for new exercise activities at the Keepmoat Stadium, which will take training to another level.


 
 Doncaster Markets named Britain’s Favourite

Britain’s public have voted Doncaster Markets to be ‘Britain’s Favourite Market’.


 
 Childrens Adventure Trim Trail for Sandall Park
The Friends of Sandall Park and Doncaster Council are delighted to announce that The Veolia Environmental Trust have awarded a grant of £14,137 to provide a children’s 'adventure trim trail' through the Landfill Communities Fund.
 
 Holocaust Memorial Day in Doncaster
Doncaster Council is marking Holocaust Memorial Day with an event at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery on Friday 27 January at 10am.
 
 Best Bar None Awards Winners Announced at Ceremony
Doncaster Council’s award winning Best Bar None scheme celebrated the years success’s with a triumphant awards night at Doncaster Racecourse on Monday 23 January.
 
 Doncaster Markets in Running for Top Award
Doncaster Markets is once again short listed for the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) ‘Market of the Year’ Awards in the ‘Indoor Market’ category.
 
 Get Your Haggis at Doncaster Markets
Residents celebrating Burns Night need look no further than Doncaster Markets for all their haggis needs.
 
It's Madness in Doncaster
Doncaster Racecourse has confirmed that legendary band Madness, led by iconic front man Suggs, will play at its Town Moor course on Saturday, June 30, as part of the Construction Index live music night, with the live concert after racing.
 
 Boxing Day Shoppers Reminded of White Rose Way Closure
Work on White Rose Way continues over the Christmas weekend with road closures affecting eager shoppers seeking early bargains on Boxing Day.
 
 Thousands to Descend on Doncaster for a Weekend of Railway Modelling
The Festival of British Railway Modelling will be held on 11th and 12th February 2012 at Doncaster Exhibition Centre.
 
 Yorkshire Wildlife Park Named Business of the Year
Rounding off a spectacular year, the north’s outstanding wildlife attraction, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, has been named Business of the Year and awarded the Special Achievement Award at Doncaster Chamber Business Awards 2011.
 
Double Awards Success for Local Hotel
The four Crown hotel in Bawtry is celebrating after double success at this years Doncaster Chamber Awards.
 
 Mexborough has Everything You Need for Christmas
Shoppers are being encouraged to visit Mexborough this month.  Lit up with the traditional Christmas lights, the town is the ideal place to do some festive shopping.
 
 Doncaster Partnership Kicks Off

Two renowned Doncaster organisations have joined forces in a contract that will see them supporting each other’s work in the community.


 
 Award Winning Wildlife Park Welcomes World’s Largest Antelopes
Three Eland antelopes – the largest in the world – are the latest eclectic breed to be welcomed by one of the UK’s top wildlife attractions - just in time for Christmas.
 
 Presents Galore at Britain’s Best Market
Doncaster markets have everything you need for Christmas!
 
 NDDTs Free Community Gym is Back in Woodlands
North Doncaster Development Trust has re-launched their free community gym, ‘First Steps 2 Fitness’, at the All Saint’s Community Centre in Woodlands.
 
Have You Heard the One About Doncaster Comedy Festival
Event organisers in Doncaster are asking if you’ve heard the one about the town’s first comedy festival which is due to take place next year (February 8 – 12).
 
 Save Money this Christmas with a Trip to Robin Hood Airport
Doncaster residents are being given the opportunity to save money this Christmas thanks to a special duty free sale.
 
 Doncaster Racecourse Wins Big at RCA Showcase Awards
Doncaster Racecourse was celebrating last week after being crowned Showcase Champion at the RCA Showcase Awards Dinner, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse.
 
 Have a Meery Kat Christmas
Embrace Christmas in the magical setting of award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park with a trip to the magical Meerkat Santa’s grotto.
 
 Yorkshire Wildlife Park Lands Another Gong
Award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park rounded off a spectacular year last night (Weds) by being commended by the wildlife conservation, education and legislation world.
 
 Fairytales Come True this Christmas at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Treat someone special to the ultimate wildlife-inspired treat at Doncaster’s award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park this festive season.
 
Photographs Challenge Perceptions
Internationally celebrated photography exhibition, Shifting Perspectives, is on its way to The Point in Doncaster from 21 November 2011 to 27 January 2012.
 
 Baby Marmoset Arrives at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A baby marmoset is the latest arrival to join the resident animals at award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
 
Doncaster Memories
Can you remember the streets of Doncaster town centre in the Sixties?
 
 Yorkshire Wildlife Park Hosts Painted Dog SOS Action Day
Bangless fireworks and a spectacular night with the lions are just a taste of events to come at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Tuesday 25th October as the North’s outstanding wildlife attraction hosts a fundraiser to save the beautiful endangered Painted (Hunting) Dog.
 
Local Best Western is Moved to Tiers
The Best Western Premier Mount Pleasant Hotel in Doncaster is one of the most luxurious hotels in the group after the brand announced three tiers, placing the property firmly at the top of the tree.
 
 Yorkshire Wildlife Park Scoops Business of the Year Award
Doncaster’s outstanding wildlife attraction, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, has been announced as Business of the Year of Yorkshire and the Humber in the British Chamber of Commerce Awards 2011, beating thousands of hopefuls and going through to the National final.
 
Spooky Growings on at Walkers Nurseries
Children from across Doncaster are being invited to witness an evening of spooky family fun and Walkers Nurseries turn their garden centre into a ghoul centre to celebrate Halloween.
 
Get Active with d-Camp
Multi-sports Activity Camps are being held at The Dome designed to keep your children active and entertained during the School Holidays.
 
Visitors enjoy Tiger Masks at Yorkshire Wildlife ParkRoaring Success as Yorkshire Wildlife Park Marks 350 Surviving Tigers
Award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park commemorated International Tiger Day with a special celebration of the 350 surviving Amur Tigers in the world.
 
 Shaun Comes out of the Jungle and into The Dome
Controversial front man and reality TV star Shaun Ryder is heading for Doncaster Dome.
 
 Staying Fit is Important, Staying Healthy is Vital
A healthy living scheme is being rolled out across ten Doncaster leisure venues this month.
 

Did you know?
The signing of the Mayflower Compact
 

Pilgrim Father, William Bradford, who was born in Austerfield, Doncaster rose to become one of the principal figures in 17th century New England and became Governor in 1621.
 
He was the second signer and primary architect of the Mayflower Compact, which is often referred to as the foundation of the Constitution of the United States

 
 
 
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