Hello and welcome to your first edition of Thorne Local in 2025!
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We are looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings.
We are back again with some brilliant local news stories and of course lots of fantastic business offers from in and around the local area of Thorne and Moorends.
We talk to The Jackson Hope Foundation, a peer-to-peer support group aimed at providing a safe space for men to share, connect, and find solace in their mental health journeys.
MEET THE STAFF
We also speak to Phab Doncaster, a company making a real difference to the lives of disabled and non-disabled people of all ages.
Also Connect Fibre who are delivering ultra-fast, reliable full-fibre broadband directly to your home or business in Thorne and Moorends.
As always, if you have a local feel-good story or have an upcoming event you would like more people to know about, pop us an email and we will be happy to help!
So for now, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest instalment of Thorne Local, we will see you again in April.
The Jackson Hope Foundation Transforming lives, restoring hope
The Jackson Hope Foundation is a peerto-peer support group aimed at providing a safe space for men to share, connect, and find solace in their mental health journeys.
Together, they transform lives, break the stigma, and restore hope through daily mental health support. Join their movement. #HopeEveryDay #CommunityStrength #EndTheStigma.
It is a place where men, aged 18 and over, can go and have a cuppa and a chat, share their stories and feel supported by other men. There is no judgement of any kind and Foundation welcomes people from all walks of life.
Den Maxfield, Lead Facilitator, told Thorne Local: “I was very nervous about starting to attend a men’s group as I didn’t know what to expect and felt a little embarrassed, especially in my local area. I was worried there might be people I knew there but after being given a nudge by my wife I went and I actually really enjoyed it!
“It was good to be able to chat to other guys who were going through similar things to me. Seeing that I wasn’t the only one suffering with my mental health made me feel a lot less isolated.
“It has been a great source of support for me, having somewhere to go each week and be amongst peers who ‘get it’. I am now in a much
more positive place and have begun facilitating groups after being asked by our founder Mark Jackson.”
Den now runs the Stainforth group which started in September 2024. Each week there has been a number of men joining them including local MP Lee Pitcher who even gave them a mention in the Houses of Parliament.
Den said: “It is great that I am able to use my experiences to help and support others and I would love to see more men coming along to see what we’re about.”
There is no shame in reaching out for help or support, you don’t have to go through it alone.
You can find details of these groups here:
Every Tuesday - Number 3, Princess Street, Doncaster Centre, Doncaster, 7pm-9pm.
Every Wednesday - Westfield Community Centre, Askern, 7pm-9pm.
Every Thursday - Woodlands Community Library, Woodlands, 7pm-9pm.
Every Friday - Polton Close Community Centre, Stainforth, 7pm-9pm.
Details of all of these can be found on their website: jacksonhope.co.uk
helping make a real difference to the lives of disabled and non-disabled people of all ages
Phab Doncaster has just been funded by Tween Bridge Wind Farm enabling them to put sessions on for Thorne, Moorends, Stainforth and Crowle residents.
Phab Doncaster is a community group with very limited funding. They connect non-disabled individuals with disabled individuals to bring a bespoke and unique community. Phab supports everyone, primarily individuals, children and adults with complex medical needs, complex behaviour needs, physical disabilities and children who are on end-of-life plans. They believe everyone deserves to be part of our community.
• Monthly lego, messy play and sensory sessions at Sensory Haven, Hatfield
• Half-term sessions at JungleMazeia, Thorne
• Half-term inclusive private sessions at Boston Park Farm, Doncaster
They also offer sessions to the whole of Doncaster at different locations including their drop-in sessions at Doncaster’s Warm Welcome Space which are several times a month at Inspired Day Services, Doncaster.
They have weekly workshops that include cooking, PMLD yoga, sensory sessions and pottery painting.
If you would like to support Phab Doncaster you can contact them on their social media platforms: Phab Doncaster
Step into faster, fairer, flawless full fibre broadband in 2025
Connect Fibre is delivering ultra-fast, reliable full-fibre broadband directly to your home or business in Thorne and Moorends. Say goodbye to buffering and hello to seamless streaming, gaming, and working with speeds up to 2000Mbps
Connnect Fibre is redefining connectivity with an emphasis on being faster, fairer and flawless. Unlike traditional providers, they use 100% full-fibre networks, meaning faster speeds and greater reliability.
They are a modern, forward-thinking business with a strong foundation. Connect Fibre have been proudly delivering top-tier broadband solutions to Thorne for over one year while connecting over 10% of the homes in the area.
Their award-winning UK-based customer support team is always on hand to assist, ensuring you stay connected effortlessly.
Connect Fibre was founded with a mission to transform how people experience the internet. Frustrated by outdated infrastructure and an unreliable service, they built a company that prioritises speed, dependability, and transparency. Connect Fibre’s team of experts is passionate about empowering communities with cutting-edge full-fibre technology, making sure everyone has access to the connectivity they deserve.
While full-fibre broadband is their cornerstone, they also provide tailored packages for businesses, ensuring companies of all sizes stay online and competitive. Additionally, they offer helpful add-ons such as Connect Mobile, Connect Phone (VoIP) and Connect Mesh.
Their packages are designed to suit every household:
• Home 150Mbps: Light internet use
• Turbo 500Mbps: Ideal for families
• Hypersonic 1000Mbps: For connected homes
• 2000Mbps (Pre-Order): Perfect for households that game, stream and work from home
• For businesses, they offer bespoke solutions, ensuring your team stays productive with consistent, fast internet.
With Connect Fibre, the future is faster, smoother, and more connected. Choose them to upgrade your online experience today. Visit: go.connectfibre.co.uk/3ZlYprU
WHAT’S ON
YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO EVENTS THAT ARE HAPPENING AROUND YOU
ADVERTISE YOUR EVENT FROM ONLY £30+VAT
Herstory
Wednesday 5th February
Thorne Library
Herstory Thorne is a free social club for women to share your own experiences. It is a fun, informal group, and you don’t have to know anything about history to take part.
Diabetes Peer Group
Thursday 13th February
Moorends Community Centre
Community Led Health & Wealth. Empowering people to live better, healthier and happier lives.
During your night you will be taking part in various methods of ghost-hunting.
Wear warm layered clothing and flat gripped footwear.
Ghost Hunts are for the ages of 18 and over.
Memorial Service
Monday 24th March
Thorne Memorial Park 80th Anniversary of the Operations of Plunder and Varsity: the crossing of the Rhine. Thorne & District Branch of The Royal British Legion.
IN YOUR STARS
WHAT DOES THE COSMOS HOLD FOR YOU?
AQUARIUS
(20th Jan-18th Feb)
Being petty won’t help your situation, you need to get to the bottom of what is bringing discomfort to your life and confront it.
PISCES
(19th Feb-20th March)
Big changes are just around the corner, keep on believing in yourself and things are going to begin to change, but it will take time.
ARIES
(21st March-19th April)
It’s time to add some excitement to your life, you need a new hobby, don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone.
TAURUS
(20th April-20th May)
A memory from the past will begin to keep you awake. Don’t panic, revisiting the past can sometimes give you the closure you need.
GEMINI
(21st May-20th June)
Stop trying to please everyone all of the time. Sometimes you are never going to keep everyone happy.
CANCER
(21st June- 22nd July)
You will need to make a life-changing decision over the next few months. Take a deep breath and carefully weigh up each option. Make sure you look at every option thoroughly.
LEO
(23rd July-22nd Aug)
These few months are all about celebrating but remember to keep a check on your finances. Don’t start 2025 off in a debt you cannot manage.
VIRGO
(23rd Aug-22nd Sept)
You have neglected your love life for a little while, time to put yourself out there and show someone the best version of you!
LIBRA
(23rd Sept-22nd Oct)
These upcoming months are going to be busy, if you have time, indulge yourself and make sure you have some ‘me’ time.
SCORPIO
(23rd Oct-21st Nov)
Make note of those who make time for you and stop relying on those who don’t give you a second thought.
SAGITTARIUS
(22nd Nov-21st Dec)
You lost someone good last year due to making impulse decisions, don’t make the same mistake again, think before you speak.
CAPRICORN
(22nd Dec-19th Jan)
Whenever you feel a little down, remember how far you have come and be thankful for your setbacks and how you dealt with them.
