Doncaster Echo - August/September 2023

Celebrating everything good in doncaster and surrounding areas

INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to your August/ September edition of Doncaster Echo.

We hope you are having a brilliant summer! The school holidays will be coming to an end and we hope all our little readers are looking forward to starting a new school year. But fear not, Autumn isn’t here just yet, we will hopefully have a few more weeks of sunshine!

In this edition, we chat to Callum Tingle

who recently launched Doncaster Social Group Association that welcomes anyone in the local area to get involved in a range of activities. We also let our readers know about our brilliant Flying Scotsman that marks its centenary this year and made a special trip to Doncaster to mark the occasion.

We will see you again in October, but for now, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest instalment of Doncaster Echo.

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These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

Local lads form social group

Doncaster Social

Group Association has been formed by Callum Tingle, and is supported by Chris Cunningham, Paul Baker and Rick Harrison

All three men were involved with Doncaster’s Man v Fat football league, a men’s weight loss and mental health programme. They decided early in June to do a fundraising walk to raise money for the club to support players who need financial support or similar, alongside Sheffield Hallamshire Flourish League. The walk was a great success, raising close to £1,500. Shortly after this the group was formed.

Doncaster Echo had a chat with Callum to find out more.

How did the idea come about?

We thought if we can raise this level of money why don’t we look at doing more, and supporting those in Doncaster who need it.

What is the aim of the group?

The aim of Doncaster Social Group Association is to hold various fundraising activities, from sporting events, group events, social events and general charity fundraising to create a charity pot that can be used to donate to anyone who needs support. This can range from local charities, social and sporting groups, schools and even residents of Doncaster in need of support.

How can people get involved?

To get involved in any aspect, whether that be to donate, get involved in an activity, become a sponsor or even be identified as receiving a donation we encourage all individuals to contact us via our Facebook page or email.

Who can join?

The group is open to anyone, any age from the Doncaster area.

Callum added: “We are intending over the next few months to advertise a social activity, a sporting event and even make an appearance at summer fairs, so we strongly stress you should follow our facebook page to get all the up-to-date information.”

Good luck to you and we cannot wait to see the group grow to be a huge success.

FROM A POLICE

New police and partner hub

This month, Doncaster Policing Team talks to us about the new partnership hub, which will see South Yorkshire Police working from a base in Denaby

“The officers on my team who cover the Denaby and Conisbrough areas will use this hub as a base when they are on duty patrolling in the area - to complete paperwork and take refreshment breaks.”

PERSPECTIVE:

hub launches in Denaby

The hub, on Tadcaster Close, which opened last month, has been created in a ground floor flat and has office space as well as a small kitchen and toilet facilities. It will be used by officers from Doncaster South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), alongside officers from Doncaster Council’s Safer Communities Team and St Leger Homes.

Inspector Adrian Luscombe, who leads the Doncaster South NPT, believes the new hub will have a positive impact on the local community.

He said: “The officers on my team who cover the Denaby and Conisbrough areas will use this hub as a base when they are on duty patrolling in the area, to complete paperwork and take refreshment breaks.

“It will allow them to spend more time in the area during their shift, without the need to keep returning to Mexborough Police Station, improving visibility, making us more accessible to our communities and increasing efficiency. “We already have strong working relationships with both Doncaster Council and St Leger Homes. Having them using the hub alongside us means we can work together even more effectively to tackle the issues that matter most to our communities.” This new base follows on from the success of the

Acorn Hub, which launched in Armthorpe in February.

Councillor Lani-Mae Ball said: “This base is a really positive step for the residents of Denaby and Conisbrough. It will allow the police, council and St Leger Homes to be fully embedded in the community, enabling us to have an even bigger impact in the work that we do.

“It will also give us a better platform to tackle some of the more complex cases we deal with to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents. This work can’t be done in isolation; partnership is key, and this base will play a big role in that moving forward.”

Claire Trigger, St Leger Homes, added: “It’s fantastic to see the hub up and running and I’m really excited to see the opportunities it presents us to make a real difference to the residents of Denaby.

“Anti-social behaviour is a real issue for residents in this area, and hopefully this new hub, with the increased local presence it will facilitate, illustrates our commitment to tackling it.”

Keep an eye on SYP, Doncaster Council and St Leger Homes’ social media channels for updates about engagement events at the hub.

Flying Scotsman returns to Doncaster

Flying Scotsman, the most famous steam locomotive in the world, has marked her centenary by returning to our city where she was built one hundred years ago

Arriving at Doncaster Railway Station to a warm welcome from invited guests, civic dignitaries and family members who share proud links, Flying Scotsman took pride of place on Platform 4 for her visit. In 1923, the Flying Scotsman was the first locomotive built at the Doncaster Works by the then newly formed LNER, which also celebrates its own centenary this year.

City of Doncaster Council and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) hosted the special visit, along with support from the National Railway Museum.

In 40 years of service, the Flying Scotsman broke numerous world speed and distance records and was one of the famous locomotives introduced by LNER during its century of service on the East Coast Main Line, connecting the capitals of England and Scotland. Flying Scotsman went into service on 24 February 1923 and cost £7,944 to build. She was the first locomotive to officially reach 100mph in the UK, and the first to circumnavigate the globe.

Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, said: “I am delighted to welcome Flying Scotsman back home to her birthplace here in Doncaster. We are

incredibly proud of our rail heritage and we will always be associated with this iconic locomotive.

“We are looking forward to another visit later this year, where Flying Scotsman will be here in Doncaster once again and members of the public will have the chance to see the locomotive up close. More details about this will be shared in the coming weeks.

“I would like to thank LNER for hosting this wonderful event today and we congratulate them

for 100 years of history. I would also like to thank the National Railway Museum for their support.”

David Horne, LNER Managing

Director,

said:

“This is a proud day for Doncaster and a proud day for us here at LNER, welcoming Flying Scotsman back to the city where she was built in her centenary year. Over the past century LNER has pushed boundaries to create ever greater feats of engineering, speed, comfort and customer service, while improving journeys between London to Scotland. Flying Scotsman is part

of that rich heritage and that pioneering spirit continues in LNER today as we look to provide our customers with the best possible travel experience.”

Events are taking place across Doncaster throughout 2023 as part of Flying Scotsman’s centenary year to celebrate this significant milestone with schools, museums and libraries getting involved. The full programme is available to view at www.dglam.org.uk/whats-on/flyingscotsman

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HOROSCOPES

Augst/Sept

Aquarius

(20th Jan-18th Feb)

You have not connected with your family much this past month, set aside some time to visit them and check on their health and wellbeing.

Pisces

(19th Feb-20th March)

Be careful with your spending this month, blowing all your money at the start and having none left for the rest of the month is not wise.

Aries

(21st March-19th April)

Plans may have changed in the last few months, but you have some exciting events coming up and you will have lots of memories that will last forever.

Taurus

(20th April-20th May)

A memory from the past will begin to keep you awake at night. However, don’t panic, revisiting the past can sometimes give you the closure you need.

Gemini

(21st May-20th June)

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

Cancer

(21st June- 22nd July)

Your friendships are going to begin to change a little, not to worry, it’s just time to reflect on who the true ones are.

Leo

(23rd July-22nd Aug)

You are spending too much time on one person. They are not willing to listen to your opinion and you have to put yourself first.

Virgo

(23rd Aug-22nd Sept)

A huge, dramatic change is about to happen in your life in the upcoming weeks. You will need to remain calm and not rush into a big decision.

Libra

(23rd Sept-22nd Oct)

You are smashing work at the moment and the hard work is not going unrecognised! Keep it up and a promotion will be on its way.

Scorpio

(23rd Oct-21st Nov)

You aren’t in the mood for company or to listen to gossip. You have too many important things on your mind.

Sagittarius

(22nd Nov-21st Dec)

You are doing a great job at focussing on your health and well-being, keep up the good work!

Capricorn

(22nd Dec-19th Jan)

You have a massive life-changing decision to make this month, whatever you decide will have an impact on your life forever.