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January 2010 The Archaeology of Cusworth Hall and Park
Saturday 10 October – Sunday 10 January 2010
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park, Cusworth, Doncaster, DN5 7TU
The renovation of Cusworth Hall and Park between 2003 and 2007 revealed some fascinating clues not only about the lives of the family and servants who lived in the Hall but also human activity in the area from before Roman times. The exhibition includes the objects, photographs and drawings from the excavations.
For more information contact 01302 782342 Get Doncaster Walking - A Festival of Walks
10th January - 28th March 2010 Friends of Cusworth Park Volunteering Days
January 5th
Cusworth Hall Museum and Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU. Tel. No. 01302 782342
9.45 - 3.15pm
Get involved with the continuing restoration of Cusworth park. The sessions include a range of conservation, restoration and habitat management projects throughout the Park. Suitable footwear and clothing is recommended along with a pack lunch (alternatively visit the tea room). All trasining and protective clothing will be provided Cinderella
Wednesday 9 December - Sunday 10 January 2010
Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3ET
Spectacular Family Pantomime starring the hilarious Duncan `Chase Me!`Norvelle as Buttons
Tickets start from £6.50
For further information please call the Box Office on 01302 342349 or visitwww.doncastercivic.co.uk Works from the Contemporary Art Society 9th January to 21st February 2010 Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Founded in 1909 the Contemporary Art Society was set up to promote the collecting and commissioning of contemporary artists' work both public and private bodies across th United Kingdom. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the CAS Doncaster Museum Service will be displaying some of the pieces that have been donated, including work by Henry Moore,Bernard Meninsky and Maggi Hambling. Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm Free Admission A Country House Uncovered
9th January 2010 2-4pm
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU Tel.No. 01302 782342
Discover how archaeologists uncover the past and what the objects found at Cusworth Hall tell us about how people really lived. A hands on activity for children. Adele Wagstaff: Portrait of Eygpt Exhibition 9th January to 28th February 2010 Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE 'Portrait of Egypt' is a collection of works resulting from Adele Wagstaff's resent painting trips to a small community on the edge of Luxor, in Egypt. The exhibition brings together paintings, drawings and etchings inspired by the charactor and beauty of the Egyptian people, and a series of prints inspired by the sculpture and wall reliefs of Hatshepshut Temple. The portrait paintings in the exhibition depict the wonderful variety of Egyptian charactors who Adele met during her visits, and all are painted from life. Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm Free Admission. New Year waist wittler on Hatfield Moors Saturday 9th January 10am
Start the New Year with this brisk walk 3-5 miles. Find out about the reserve and why it is special for wildlife on the route. Upto 3 hrs.
All events are free but due to their popularity booking is essential. Please call the Natural England Wakefield office on 0300 060 1853. Details of the meeting poits will be supplied at time of booking. For more details of an event content call 07766 420290.
Dogs are welcomed but must be on a short lead during bird nesting season and under close control at all other times.
Danum Pyramid 16th January to 28th February 2010 Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE A vibrant display of artwork by children attending the schools which make up the Danum Pyramid. Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm Free Admission Roald Dahl's Danny Champion of the World
Wednesday 20th January - Saturday 30th January 2010 (Saturday Matinee 2.30pm) Excluding Sunday 24th January
Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3ET
Danny lives happily and peacefully in a gypsy caravan with his devoted father. One night his world is turned upside down when he wakes to find his father has failed to return after a night of poaching. Fearing that his father may be in grave danger at the hands of nasty local landowner Victor Hazell, Danny leaves the caravan and sets off on a courageous journey to rescue him. Tickets; £8.50-£7 Conc. and friends. £25 Family, £5.50 Groups before 31 Dec £6 groups after 31 Dec. The Prodigy + Special Guests
Thursday 21 January
Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7PD
Doors: 7:00pm Tickets: £32.50 (4 max per person)
For further information please telephone 01302 370777 or visitwww.the-dome.co.uk Edwina and the case of the missing egg! 23rd January 2010, 1 - 3.30pm Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Edwina the dinosaur is back and is still looking for her missing egg! Use our self guided trail to see if you can find the egg for her. Then join the education team in the gallery to create your own baby dinosaur to take away. Don't forget to take the opportunity to visit the 'Fabulous Fossils' exhibition to view some fantastic real dinosaur bones. Race Day - The Skybet Chase Meeting
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th January
Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB
For further information please telephone 01302 304200 or visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Abba Tribute Friday 29th January 2010 Danum Hotel, High Street, Doncaster, Sth Yorkshire DN1 1DN Tkts:£20.00 pp. Stay over special - enjoy Bed and English Breakfast for a total cost of £50 pp All You Need is Love
Saturday 30th January - 11th April Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU Tel.No. 01302 782342 Love is what makes the world go round and in this latest exhibition at Cusworth Hall you can see suprising objects and images associated with the theme of love taken from the museum's rich collections of history,art and archaeology. Opening times Monday - Friday 10.30am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Tea Rooms open every day 10am - 4pm Free Admission. Car Parking charges apply. Tim Vine: The Joke-amotive
Sunday 31 January
Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7PD
Doors: 7:30pm .Tickets: £16.00
For further information please telephone 01302 370777 or visitwww.the-dome.co.uk The Don Gorge Dawdle
Sunday 31 January 10.30am
2 miles
Meet at the Landing Area next to the Boat Inn, Sprotbrough, DN5 7NB.
Enjoy the picturesque wonders of the Don Gorge on this short walk.
Please book on 01302 862536
For further information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/walking |
