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INTRODUCTION Hello and welcome to your August/

earlier this year, raising more than £500 for

September edition of Doncaster Echo.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

This year’s weather has been on our side,

(DBTH) Charity in memory of her grandad,

giving us a few heat waves. Here’s hoping the

John Henry Peters.

favourable conditions keep going strong.

In this issue we take a look at Parklands over 45s FC, who provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can stay active, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, make new friends and remain

And lastly, we help promote the Christmas Pyjama Appeal 2026 - see page 14.

As always, our friendly team is just an email or phone call away to help you with all your advertisement needs and to answer any

involved in the local community.

questions you may have.

We also speak to Lucy Chappell, from Kirk

We will see you again in October, but for

Sandall, Doncaster - a former international

now, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your

athlete who ran the Leeds Half Marathon

latest instalment of Doncaster Echo.

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Over 45 and love football? Join Parklands over-45s FC in Doncaster Parklands over-45s FC is about much more than football - they want to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can stay active, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, make new friends and remain involved in the local community Parklands over-45s FC have ambitious plans for the future, their immediate focus is building a strong squad for their first season and establishing the club within the local football community.

Longer term, they hope to expand their membership, develop partnerships with local businesses and organisations, increase their community involvement and create a sustainable club that will be around for many years to come.

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Karl Whitaker is the team manager alongside a dedicated committee and coaching team.

Karl helps oversee the running of the club, including helping to develop the club both on and off the pitch. Karl told Doncaster Echo: “We’d like to thank Parklands Sports & Social Club, our sponsors, supporters and everyone who has helped get the club off the ground. The response from the local community has been fantastic. We’re particularly proud that football is bringing people together, encouraging

healthier lifestyles and creating new friendships. Anyone interested in getting involved, whether as a player, volunteer, sponsor or supporter, is more than welcome to get in touch.”

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How can you join?

Parklands over-45s FC are always keen to hear from new players aged 45 and over. Anyone interested can contact them through their Facebook page, message the club directly, or come along to one of their Wednesday training sessions. They welcome

players of all abilities and experience levels.

Facebook: Parklands Over 45’s FC Training: Wednesdays, 6:45pm–8:00pm Venue: Parklands Sports & Social Club, Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster, DN2 4HE

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Former international athlete runs Leeds Half Marathon for NHS charity A former international athlete ran the Leeds Half Marathon earlier this year, raising more than £500 for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity in memory of her grandad, John Henry Peters.

For Lucy Chappell, 29, from Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, the challenge was about far more than completing 13.1 miles.

She took on the race in honour of her grandad John, who passed away on 6 October 2024 after receiving care at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Remembering him, Lucy told Doncaster Echo: “My grandad was such a funny man – a proper Yorkshireman.

“I have so many fantastic memories of him growing up. Trips to my nanna and grandad’s caravan in Filey during the summer holidays, helping him in the garden, and spending Christmases, birthdays and anniversaries together as a family.

“He had a brilliant sense of humour and, while he

wasn’t always the loudest person in the room, some of the one-liners he would come out with would have us all belly laughing and in floods of tears.”

John loved his sport, particularly football and golf, and spent much of his spare time at the local bowling club playing bowls in the summer and snooker during the winter.

When John became unwell in 2024, he was taken to Doncaster Royal Infirmary by ambulance before later returning home. He was subsequently readmitted and sadly passed away in October.

Throughout that time, Lucy says the care her grandad received never left the family’s thoughts.

Wanting to thank those who cared for him, Lucy decided to raise money for DBTH Charity by taking on her first-ever half marathon.

Through her efforts, Lucy has raised more than £500 for DBTH Charity, helping to support patients, families and services across Doncaster and Bassetlaw.

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Who are you and what is your role in the appeal?

My name is Elena Tsikkini. I am a mum of three children, currently expecting my fourth, and I am the coordinator of the Children’s Hospital PJ Appeal for Doncaster. I coordinate the collection of brand-new pyjamas, raise awareness through social media and local businesses, organise donations, and arrange delivery to the hospital.

Why did you start this appeal?

I started the appeal after seeing first-hand how difficult and emotional a hospital stay can be for children and their families. A simple pair of pyjamas can provide comfort, dignity and a sense of normality during a very challenging time. I wanted to give something back and help put a smile on children’s faces when they need it most. So when I saw this charity I instantly fell in love with the idea.

How has the appeal grown over the years?

What started as a small local collection has grown significantly over the last three years. Each year we have seen more support from local families, businesses and community groups. We have gone from collecting a small number of pyjamas to delivering large donations across multiple age ranges, and this year we are aiming to help even more children by supporting both Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital if I can raise enough.

How can people help?

People can help by donating brand-new pyjamas in children’s and young adult sizes, making a monetary donation towards purchasing pyjamas, sharing our appeal on social media, or encouraging local businesses, schools and community groups to get involved.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, makes a difference.

This can be a case of posting or hand-delivering brand new pyjamas to the address of: GENTS, 451 Broadway, Dunsville, Dunscroft, DN7 4HX. Or if you’d rather make a donation towards purchasing them, please email for details: elena.tsikkini@hotmail. com

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“I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported the appeal over the years.

This appeal shows what can be achieved when people come together to help others, and I hope we can continue bringing comfort to children in hospital for many years to come.”

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