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INTRODUCTION Hello and a very warm welcome to your April/May edition of Doncaster Echo!

Spring is here and those lighter nights have already started. Before we know it, there will be daffodils in the ground and the sun will be beaming!

We hope 2022 has been a fantastic year for everyone in our community so far. We love to hear the excellent work you are doing and if you have a special someone who deserves a mention, please pop us a message so we can feature them in the next edition.

This month, we focus on two groups who are going some brilliant work to help our local community. The Endorphins Group are launching a training course to help the unemployed and Doncaster Children’s Trust are on the lookout for more carers.

As always, if you would like more information about how you or your business can be featured in the magazine, get in touch with a member of our friendly team who will be happy to help.

We will see you again in June.

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Sport 23

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06 TACKLING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN DONCASTER This month, Temporary Chief Superintendent Ian Proffitt shares some positive news with Doncaster Echo readers about the ongoing issues of anti-social behaviour.

10 CALL FOR MORE CARERS IN DONCASTER Last month, Doncaster Children’s Trust launched a successful campaign to get more people to consider being a carer in our area.

14 NEW TRAINING COURSE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED The Endorphins Group are providing people who are over 25 and unemployed with a fully funded intensive course.

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FROM A POLICE Tackling anti-social behaviour in and around the Frenchgate Centre

“Last month we saw a joint operation between our Central Neighbourhood Team, the Doncaster Council Enforcement Teams and Frenchgate Security staff. This was a success with some great feedback from the public and some good joint working across these different teams.”

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E PERSPECTIVE: This month, Temporary Chief Superintendent Ian Proffitt shares some positive news with Doncaster Echo readers about the ongoing issues of anti-social behaviour, begging, rough sleeping and illegal drug use in the town centre In my last column, I spoke about the complex challenges facing us here in Doncaster, and the ongoing issues of antisocial behaviour, begging, rough sleeping and illegal drug use in the town centre.

And I would like to start with sharing some positive results in this area over the last couple of months.

We have been working hard to tackle anti-social behaviour in and around the Frenchgate Centre and have made a number of arrests over the last couple of months and weeks. Last month we saw a joint operation between our Central Neighbourhood Team, the Doncaster Council Enforcement Teams and Frenchgate Security staff. This was a success with some great feedback from the public and some good joint working across these different teams. This will continue throughout the spring.

Officers have been working in partnership with the Complex Lives Team at Doncaster Council to tackle homelessness and begging and provide people with the required support. However, there remains a core of individuals who are resistant to such help, but we continue to work with partners to address this.

During the day a number of warrants were executed in the Armthorpe area, alongside highvisibility patrols, speed enforcement activity and engagement events. Six people were arrested for various crimes including possession of Class A and B drugs, possession of an offensive weapon and domestic violence and harassment. These activities also led to the seizure of substantial amounts of Class A drugs, totalling a street value of nearly £4,000, along with cannabis, cash and a crossbow.

A number of traffic offence reports were also issued and a stolen vehicle was recovered.

Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams also supported our Operational Support Unit for a further day of action targeting criminality linked to organised crime gangs, as part of Operation Scorpion. In total there were six arrests, 14 vehicles seized worth around £127,000, and multiple stop and searches and warnings handed out for other more minor offences.

This is a work in progress, but I can assure everyone in Doncaster that my teams will continue their hard work throughout 2022.

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Call for more carers in Doncaster Last month, Doncaster Children’s Services Trust held a successful campaign at Lakeside Shopping Village as it continues to find residential care officers and foster carers from across the borough Doncaster Children’s Services Trust delivers social care and support services to children, young people and families in Doncaster on behalf of the town’s council.

The Trust Fostering team and residential team chatted to a variety of people who think they have what it takes to help children across Doncaster feel at home. People with an interest in making a difference had the opportunity to speak to members of the residential and Trust Fostering team to find out more about the roles available, the benefits and support on offer.

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Cathy Richardson, Service Manager, said: “We have exciting times ahead of us in residential as we are in the midst of expanding and developing our care offer for children and young people across Doncaster. We are looking for dedicated and caring individuals who are interested in joining us on this journey as a key member of our children’s homes teams making a difference to the children we care for.

created a culture of care where we help our children and young people by offering round the clock support, in a safe and stable environment.

“This event was also an opportunity to hear all about our plans and hear how the work we do changes lives.

Thanks to the dedication of our residential teams we have

“We aim to make a difference and create memories but this isn’t possible without a brilliant workforce to help drive this forward, so we really would love to see this grow.”

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Trust Fostering Recruitment Manager, Nigel Turner, added: “We need more people who are thinking about fostering to get in touch. If you’ve been thinking about fostering this is a great way to find out more about how you could open up your home and help improve the lives of children and young people from Doncaster.

“Our foster carers come from all backgrounds but have one thing in common – they care.

We would like to see our team of carers grow with more individuals who will put the child/children at the heart of all they do.”

If you would like to find out more about residential care

roles at Doncaster Children’s Service Trust, please email your questions to recruitment@ dcstrust.co.uk You can find out more about Fostering in Doncaster by calling the friendly team on 0808 129 2600, visiting www. trustfostering.co.uk or emailing asktrustfostering@dcstrust.co.uk

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New training course for the unemployed • Are you over 25 and unemployed?

• Are you based in Doncaster?

• Is 2022 the year you want to make a positive change?

• Do you want to feel good about your future?

• Have you considered what it would feel like to be happier, healthier, and more confident?

Why not take the next step with the Empower course brought to you by The Endorphins Group.

The group are providing people who are over 25, unemployed and based in Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham, with a fully funded intensive course.

They will focus on developing a stronger and more growth orientated mindset which will inspire change and create action to progress towards your intended goal.

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empowered with a new mindset as well as a practical tool kit.

What does the Empower course include?

workbooks. The personalised approach allows the team to be flexible around your individual circumstances.

You will participate in eight group sessions covering:

During the course you will be invited to attend a mindfulness course which will help to:

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Mindset Self-esteem building Resilience Self-assessment Interview skills and effective job search but delivered with an endorphins twist

The course will be more active and focused on skills development and wellbeing rather than filling in

121 support Once you have completed the sessions, you will receive 121 support which will be tailored to your individual needs and progression route, driving you

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These 121 sessions will be available for up to 12 weeks to give you the chance to progress on to a positive destination or goal.

So why not make 2022 the year that you get “Empowered”?

In person and online, fully funded courses are starting soon in your area. To register your interest in attending, please contact us either by emailing - empower@ endorphins.uk or calling 0330 1332642.

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HOROSCOPES April/May

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Aquarius

Gemini

Libra

(20th Jan-18th Feb)

(21st May-20th June)

(23rd Sept-22nd Oct)

Your spending has been out of control for a little while now. It’s time to start saving and putting money away for upcoming projects you want to start.

Struggling to manage all your responsibilities? Take a deep breath and prioritise those most important and worry about the rest at a later date.

A new hobby is going to bring so much fulfilment to your life that you have been missing.

Enjoy it.

Pisces

Cancer

Scorpio

(19th Feb-20th March)

(21st June- 22nd July)

(23rd Oct-21st Nov)

After indulging and partying this past month, your body is crying out for a detox. Put some nutrients and goodness back into your body.

Friendships that have always been secure are going to become challenging and new friendships are going to be born.

Make note of those who make time for you and stop relying on those who don’t give you a second thought.

Aries

Leo

Sagittarius

(21st March-19th April)

(23rd July-22nd Aug)

(22nd Nov-21st Dec)

Working at 100mph each day is taking its toll on your wellbeing. No one expects you to put your work before your health, slow down!

That one person you have never stopped having feelings for is about to re-enter your life. Stay reserved until you know it’s the right time.

Believe in yourself and stop doubting what you are capable of.

You have come along way and don’t forget the journey you have been on.

Taurus

Virgo

Capricorn

(20th April-20th May)

(23rd Aug-22nd Sept)

(22nd Dec-19th Jan)

For a while now you have given up on love, but things are about to change!

A special someone is about to walk into your life when you least expect it.

This month is all about celebrating but remember to keep a check on your finances. Don’t enter the month in a debt you cannot manage.

Stop trying to please everyone all the time.

You can’t always keep everyone happy, concentrate on yourself for a change.

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