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August 2008 The Shoe Show
Saturday 21 June - Sunday 28 September
Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU
Tough shoes, serious shoes, fun shoes - see them all at the Cusworth Shoe Show. Cusworth Hall is displaying the best examples from 40 years of collecting, ranging from hobnail boots to shoes for dancing.
For further information, please telephone 01302 782342 Saturday Victorian Garden Games
Every Saturday from Saturday 21 June until Saturday 13 September
From 11:00am
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Brodsworth, Doncaster DN5 7XJ
Bring a picnic and enjoy a selection of Victorian games on the lawns of Brodsworth Hall with, croquet, quoits, skittles, giant chess and many more. A fun way for the family to spend a Saturday, in glorious surroundings.
Admission: Adults £5.00 / Concessions £4.00 / Children £2.50 Extra admission to Hall
English Heritage Members free
For further information please telephone 01302 722598 or the information line on 01302 724969 Sunday Afternoon Band Concerts
Every Sunday from Sunday 22 June until Sunday 14 September
From 3:00pm
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Brodsworth, Doncaster DN5 7XJ
A perfect way to spend a summer’s day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of some of the best of South Yorkshire’s musical brass bands
Admission: Adults £5.00 / Concessions £4.00 / Children £2.50 Extra admission to Hall
English Heritage Members free
For further information please telephone 01302 722598 or the information line on 01302 724969 Race Meeting
Saturday 2 August
Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB
For further information please telephone 01302 304200 or visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Doncaster Market Kitchen
Saturday 2 August, approximately 10:30am - 3:00pm
Goosehill (in front of the Fish Market)
Seasonal cooking demonstrations to compliment seasonal fayre. Come along to the second in a new set of events that celebrate the finest produce the Market has to offer. This event will feature top class chefs cooking up tasty delights that reflect the changing seasons and show you how to make the most of the delicious produce that is available right here in the market.
For further information, please contact Doncaster Council's Markets & Events team on 01302 862480 Rolling Thunder - The Harley Davidson Festival Day
Saturday 16 August, 10:15am - 3:00pm
The boys are back in town with a huge ‘ride out’ into Doncaster Open Market. They will meet at 9:30am at St Leger Harley Davidson then ride into the Market at around 10:15am – a sight, and sound, not to be missed. There will be a celebratory day of street entertainers, face painting, DJ and live music from Zany Bev Brooks. Come and see these incredible bikes (and their owners).
For further information, please contact Doncaster Council's Markets & Events Team on 01302 862480 Doncaster Classic Car & Bike Show
Sunday 17 August
Doncaster School for the Deaf, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6AY Featuring classic cars and bikes of all makes and years, auto jumble and trade stands, arena displays, competitions, live entertainment, Spitfire fly past and and a Sci-Fi / Dr Who event theme.
For further information, please telephone 01302 771818 Doncaster Pride Carnival
Sunday 17 August, 2:30pm - 9:00pm
Doncaster Market
Following the great success of last years Pride Event there will be another fun and celebration day for the LGBT community, family, friends and supporters on 17th August. The event will again centre around a live stage in Doncaster Open Market with over 6 hours of live performances, street theatre, face painting, stilt walkers, market stalls (selling a wide range of goods), information stands, food provision, outside bars and even a funfair. It will include something for everyone and give a real party atmosphere in the centre of town. The event will start with a ‘Walk of Unity’ at 2:00pm from the Mansion House which will end in the Market place and hand over straight into the live show starting at approx 2:30pm and going on until around 9:00pm. Come along and join in the celebrations.
For further information, please contact Doncaster Council's Markets & Events Team on 01302 862480 Toy Collectors Fair
Sunday 17 August
10:30am - 3:30pm
Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
Admission: Adults £3.00, Children £1.00
Further details and booking enquiries telephone 01949 838100, email sales@d-jfairs.co.uk or visit www.d-jfairs.co.uk Antique & Collectors Fair
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 August
9:30am - 4:30pm
Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
Admission: Adults £3.00, Senior Citizens & Children over 12 £2.50, Children under 12 Free
Further details and booking enquiries: 0161 283 1255 or 0161 766 2012 or visit www.dualco.co.uk
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