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August 2010
 
 
Take off on Tuesday!Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery
Every Tuesday in August, 1 - 3.30pm sessions on
the following dates: 3, 10, 17, and 24
Join the Museum Education team for fun August activities. Find out more about Romans, Egyptians; Anglo Saxon and Natural Sciences through fun hands-on make and take activities. Session repeated on Wednesday mornings for those early birds! Suitable for all the family ages 3+,50p per child accompanying adults free, book early to avoid disappointment. For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums or call 01302 734293

Wake up to Wednesday!Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery
Every Wednesday in August, 10.30am - 12.30pm sessions on the following dates: 4, 11, 18, and 25
Join the Museum Education team for for fun August activities. Find out more about Roman’s,Egyptian’s; Anglo Saxon and natural sciences through fun hands on make and take activities. Suitable for all the family ages 3+, 50p per child, accompanying adults free, book early to avoid disappointment. For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums or call 01302 734293

Four Exhibitions and One Strange Installation - Gallery 12A
Opening 7th August
Michael Hesp will be transforming the front gallery at Gallery12a into a strange environment which must be experienced!
The Tuesday textiles class will be showing a sample of the work they have been doing all year.
Euan Griffith and Mark Monet will treat us to some original and innovative art work.
and The Open Drawing Exhibition 2010 will be showing all the way up the stairs. The Open Drawing exhibition has been open to everybody, but has attracted some very high quality work. For further information visit www.gallery12a.com or email firthrosemary@hotmail.com tel 01302 738377

Skin Deep Tattoo Jam'10
6th- 8th August
The UK's Biggest Tattoo Show takes place at Doncaster Racecourse. For more details and to pre-book your tickets and avoid the queues call 01244 663400 Ext 220 or visit www.tattoojam.co.uk

Doncaster Stage Festival  
2nd - 7th August 9am - 9pm
Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349
IDTA - Wayne Richards
Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE www.doncastercivic.co.uk
 
Romeo and Juliet - Keepmoat Stadium Ampitheatre 
Wednesday 11th August  performance starts 7pm-10pm (approx)
Keepmoat Stadium are very proud to announce their second prestigious open air theatre production: brought to you by professional theatre company Illyria. to the amphitheatre, over looking the lake at the Keepmoat Stadium. Gates will open at 6pm for a 7pm start and will finish at approximately 10pm. Tickets are Priced at, Adults £10, Juniors £8
Don't miss out purchase your tickets now and call the Ticket Hotline 01302 762576
On the day, please feel free to bring your own rugs/blankets, warm clothes and a picnic. However, a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available to purchase.

 
Wolves Beware! Cusworth Hall Museum and Park
12 August 1- 3pm
Normal admission charges apply
Stories and activities in the Story bus and crafts at the museum, suitable for all the family ages 3+, 50p per child, accompanying adults free, book early to avoid disappointment. For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums or call 01302 782342
 
Race Day - Flat Meeting Plus After Racing Event
Saturday 14th August
Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB
For further information please telephone 01302 304200 or visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
 
Race Day After Racing Event: SCOUTING FOR GIRLS LIVE!!
Saturday 14th August
This is Doncaster Racecourse's biggest live music coup to date, the fantastic Brit band Scouting for Girls  appearing live after the afternoon race meeting. For futher information and  performance times please visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk or call the sales team on 01302 304217 or 01302 304200
 
 
Fireman Sam "Pontypandy Rocks"- The Dome
Saturday 14th August
See the Hero Next Door and his friends in their brand new stage show. Show1 Doortimes: 112.30pm. Show 2 Doortimes: 3pm. Tkts Child £11, Adult £13, Family £44 (2Adults 2 Children). For further information and to book tkts visit www.the-dome.co.uk or call 01302 370777.

Harley Davidson
Saturday 14th August 2010
Harley Davidson rolling Thunder Festival with around 100 bikes will be in the Open Market. and be supported by a DJ and live music from 10am - 2.30pm
 
Last Post - Cusworth Hall Museum and Park
14th August - 28 September
Normal admission charges apply.
This exhibition is a collection of postage stamps from WW1, on loan from the British Postal Museum. For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums or call 01302 782342.
 
 
Doncaster Country Fair Cusworth Hall Museum and Park
15 August 11am- 5pm
Doncaster’s annual Country Fair including traditional country craft, community stalls and fun fair,
admission is free to the park, special car park charges apply for this event. For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums or call 01302 782342

 
Adult Art Workshops Cusworth Hall Museum and Park.
16 - 20 August
Contact Cusworth Hall, for further details, tickets price and availability., on 01302 782342. The sessions include palette knife painting, bookbinding, chalk pastels, batik, and charcoal drawing. All sessions are suitable for ages 16+ are suitable for ages 16+.
Booking information: Places are limited, early booking is advisable. Ticket prices range from £8-24, tickets are being sold at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery on a first come first served basis.  Tickets cannot be reserved over the phone. Payment needs to be made at Doncaster museum and Art gallery on Chequer Road and not Cusworth Hall.  Payment can be made by cash or cheque, but not credit card.

How Does Your Garden Grow? Cusworth Hall Museum and Park
19 August 1 - 3pm
Normal admission charges apply
Stories, activities and crafts in the Story bus at the museum. Suitable for all the family ages 3+.
50p per child, accompanying adults free,book early to avoid disappointment.For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums or call 01302 782342

Doncaster Pride
 
Saturday 21st August 2010
The 4th Doncaster Pride will take place at Doncaster Racecourse and is set to be bigger and better. Doors open 2pm - Stage starts at 3pm for further information and to buy queue-jumper tickets visit www.doncasterpride.co.uk

Teddy Bears Picnic Cusworth Hall
Saturday 21 August 2 - 4pm
Normal admission charges apply
Summer fun with Ted! Bring your Teddy and picnic to Cusworth Park and enjoy competition and parade for the bears, Teddy Quiz and Trail, Face Painter, Teddy Games and a Children’s Entertainer. For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk or call 01302 782342

Victorian Playtime Cusworth Park
Thursday
26 August -11am and 1pm
£1 per child
Come to Cusworth and join our outdoor traditional Victorian Playtime.
Sessions are suitable for all children and their adults age 5 and upwards. Pop in sessions, no booking required.For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk or call 01302 782342

Ladies Day Gift Market 
27th - 28th August 2010
Clock Corner, Doncaster Town Centre.

Cusworth Music Festival - Cusworth Country Park
Sunday- 29th August 2010

Cusworth Music Festival presents Headliners 70's Glam Rock Legends 'The Sweet' plus more live bands. For further information and band updates  email cusworthmusivfestival@hotmail.co.uk or visit facebook. Tickets £10 in advance, £12 at the gate and available from www.themusicweek.co.uk, Cusworth Hall, or the Tourist Information Centre.

 
 
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