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The deadline for the May issue is Thursday 17th April. Please send any information you would like including. Best Wishes
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DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST
April is such a lovely month, with the promise of warmer days and lighter evenings.
We are very happy to report that, with your generous donations, we have purchased a USS lung machine for Doncaster Royal Infirmary at a cost of £19,500. This is a chest ultrasound machine (a non-invasive imaging tool) which will assist the Doncaster respiratory team who are planning on setting up a dedicated pleural service to do a ‘onestop shop’ pleural clinic. There are more than 700 pleural effusion related admissions per year at DRI, many of which are cancer related.
Our main news is that we are changing the way we will operate as from 1st April. However, due to finalising legal details, it will take a little longer to inform you what is actually happening. Rest assured we will let you know as soon as possible.
In the meantime, should you wish to get in touch with us our contact details are: 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (passageway to the right of “The Grumpy Goat Coffee House”), first floor (lift available), Room 104. Tel. 01302 325029. Email: info@dcdt.co.uk. Website: dcdt.co.uk. As the office is not fully manned it is best to Email or telephone in advance if you are thinking of coming to see us. As always, we really appreciate your support.
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Community News
Doncaster Spanish Society
Doncaster Spanish Society invites you to a lively evening of dance on Thursday 17th April from 7 to 9pm when Mehregan Biouki, a local dance teacher, will be holding a Latin American workshop. Come and join in the fun. This is your chance to learn and practice some Latin American steps or simply watch. It promises to be an enjoyable and entertaining evening.
Find us at Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club, Bawtry Rd, Belle Vue Way, DN4 5HU. Parking is on site and entry is £4 for non-members. Drinks can be bought at the bar and the society will provide snacks
If you can, please check our Facebook page for any changes to the programme. (https://www.facebook.com/Doncaster-Spanish-Society)
For further information, please contact Jean on 01709 812440 or Jackie on 01302 344822
Hatfield Town Cricket Club
Indoor netting has been a massive success at all age groups this winter and hopefully that bodes well for a positive season for all our teams.
Over the last couple of seasons there has been a large increase in players especially in the junior age groups who have been attracted by the commitment of our coaches and improving facilities. It has though created a new need for improved and additional practice facilities and so we have started a search for the necessary funding through national and local funding providers and have already received Sport England support. We have created a justgiving page at Hatfield Town Cricket Club (HTCC) - JustGiving where proceeds from recent fundraising activities will be placed and we will be inviting the local community to donate if they feel able to do so. If any business would like to support our efforts in providing more facilities for the local community please get in touch with us at hatfield.towncc@outlook.com
On the field, the season at Carr Side Lane starts on the 19th April with our 2nd XI at home to Conisbrough CC as they begin life in Division 5. Our new-look 1st XI have been boosted by the signing of batsmen Josh Hartfield from Barnsley WMCC, skipper Dave Barrett is pleased to have landed Josh after his move to the area. Having averaged over 30 with the bat in Division 3 last season it was a no-brainer to get him into the squad as we push for promotion. The 1st XI face two difficult away games to begin the season as they travel to Norton Oakes and Shiregreen on consecutive weekends.
Our outdoor training and family evenings will be starting in early April depending on weather and ground conditions, please look out on our social media for more details.
We look forward to seeing lots of you at the ground supporting all our teams for what promises to be an exciting and busy season!
Friends of Quarry Park
We had a great turnout for our March work party when 19 volunteers and our Ranger Sam met in the sunshine ready to get started. We were joined by Ian from Doncaster Council who came along to see what we had been up to recently and to discuss some projects that we need help with.
The park is looking particularly pretty just now and has certainly come to life with snowdrops, daffodils and crocus all displaying beautiful colours. The bluebells are also starting to push through the undergrowth and some trees are in blossom.
The litter picking teams set off in different directions and did a great job collecting 6 bags of rubbish and a wheelbarrow full of various items as well as a broken kid’s scooter!
Another team installed a super new bench near Vulcan Copse. This is part of an ongoing project to repair or replace damaged seats around the park and has been purchased with funds raised by the Friends of Quarry Park. The bench was supplied by Realise Futures which is a social enterprise in East Anglia, whose aim is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled.
Our building gang completed the 4th Bug House project with an amazing structure in the car park for our creepy crawly residents! The pallets for this project have been generously donated by Junction 4 Pallets, so huge thanks to them for helping us with this endeavour to create habitats for nature’s vital insects.
Other tasks included trimming brambles around the bluebell area to ensure a good show of flowers; continuing with the cutting back around the perimeter of the car park which looks so much better now, especially with the addition of the bug house; and laying slabs underneath the two benches on Quarry Hill.
Refreshments were enjoyed at the end of the session with Julie’s yummy Madeira cake and flapjacks and to celebrate St David’s Day, Debra’s delicious Welsh cakes! A great time was had by all and lots of tasks completed thanks to the amazing volunteers.
Our April work party will incorporate Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean, so feel free to come along and pick some litter!
Work parties are usually held on the first Friday of each month, weather permitting. Tasks include litter picking, clearing paths and cutting back vegetation. Equipment is provided but please ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear. The next events are scheduled for Friday 4th April and Friday 2nd May 10am – 12 noon, meet at the picnic table. Full details will be published on our Facebook page ‘Friends of Quarry Park’ or you can email us at thequarrypark@gmail.com or call us on 07546 595144.
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Hungerhill School 01302 885811
Kirk Sandall Junior School 01302 882827
Kirk Sandall Infant School 01302 882221
Edenthorpe Hall Primary School 01302 882381
Barnby Dun Primary School 01302 883917
Canon Popham C of E Primary & Nursery 01302 884465
883009 01302 890517
What’s on - Edenthorpe Community Centre
Monday
Little Movers
Little Movers
9.00-10.00 Hall
Caroline – 07877 525087
10.30-11.30 Small Room Caroline – 07877 525087
Rancheros Line Dancing 11.00-14.30 Hall Tracy – 07900 484810
Edenthorpe Friends
(3rd Monday Month) 14.00-16.00 Small Room Chris Elvin – 01302 884242
Elmtree Dogs (Puppy Training)18.00-19.00 Hall Emma – 07718 943210
Badminton 19.30-21.00 Hall Private Hire
Tuesday
Mencap
10:00-12:00 Hall Private Hire
Yoga 18:00-19:00 Hall Lindsay 07925961269
First Friends
9.30-13.30 Small Room RDASH – 01302 566776
Polish Scout Group 17.00-19.00 Small Room Rafal
Wednesday
Short Mat Bowls
Treasure Kids
Zumba
Pilates
Art Class
Table Tennis
Thursday
Short Mat Bowls
Mencap
Boogie Bounce
Martial Arts
Relax Kids
Relax Kids
Friday
10:30-12:30 Hall John 01302 882762
15:30-17:45 Hall Pastor Les 01302 773244
18:00-18:45 Hall Sophie – 07557550659
19:00-19:45 Hall Sophie – 07557550659
10:00-12:00 Small Room jules.mcgarry@hotmail.co.uk
19:00-21:30 Small Room Private Hire
10:30-12:30 Hall Julie 01302 831252
15:00-17:30 Hall Private Hire
18:00-19:00 Hall Sue – 07793195959
19:30-21:00 Hall David – 01302 881827
9:30-12:30 Small Room Hollie – 07834197040
16:00-18.15 Small Room Hollie – 07834197040
Kagami-Shin-kai Cataclub 16.00-17.00 Hall Ian 07766 008100
Life Church Youth Group 19:30-21:00 Hall Pastor Les 01302 773244
Saturday
Available to hire
Sunday
Life Church Family Service 9:30-11:30 Hall Pastor Les 01302 773244
