Eastside July 2019

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CONTENTS

16 Keep the whole family entertained this summer

16 Summer loving

Looking for something to do this summer?

Doncaster and the surrounding area has plenty to keep the whole family entertained

25 Eating Out

We dine at The Old Butchers Fishlake

42 Dining out(side)

We look at some of the region’s best spots for drinking and dining alfresco

44 Eating Out

We dine at Walkers Nurseries, Rioja, Cactus Jacks, Zara and Thai at the Sal

54 Visit Bawtry Update

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Travel

Discover the real Peru with the expert teams at Spa Travel and Sunvil Latin America

A summer round-up of all the exciting things happening in the town

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Summer loving LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS SUMMER? DONCASTER AND THE SURROUNDING AREA HAS PLENTY TO KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY ENTERTAINED.

Sunnybank Gardens A great place for all the family come rain or shine this summer, Sunnybank Gardens has it all.

There are plenty of options when it comes to food and drink, with The Cow Shed, Sunnybank’s eatery, offering breakfast, lunch and daily specials and a full bar with a lovely range of draught beers and wines as well as flavoured gins, vodkas and spirits.

The Yorkshire Ice Cream Farm has over 40 delicious flavours for you to choose from, while the Doggy Diner is the perfect place to head if you’ve got your pooch in tow.

There’s more than enough at Sunnybank Gardens to keep the kids busy, too.

Frank’s Bounce Barn is fully undercover, so the kids are entertained even if the heavens open.

When the sun does decide to make an appearance, you can take advantage of their outdoor play area and brilliant crazy golf course.

So bring the whole family down to Sunnybank Gardens for a day to remember this summer.

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This summer, get set for four fantastic Saturdays of live musical entertainment at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

WildLive Safari Nights offer you the change to enjoy amazing outdoor concerts with live performances from fantastic artists, as well as enjoying extended opening hours in which to see some of the world’s rarest and most amazing animals.

Acts this year include S Club 3, who will be kicking off the ultimate pop party of nineties nostalgia, followed by Gabrielle and Claire Richards in week two.

Week three will see a ‘Best of the West End’ special featuring Collabro, and finally Rak-Su and Saara Aalto will round off the concerts on 24 August.

Don’t miss out on the chance to soak up the late summer sunshine in the company of friends and family, and fantastic live music.

Concert tickets also include day entry to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, plus children under three go free!

Try out the “Total Wipeout” style Aqua Park (inflatable outdoor water assault course) in Rother Valley Country Park.

Complete with huge inflatable slides, trampoline, inflatable climbing wall, runways and of course the blast bag! The inflatable ninja assault course is the ultimate outdoor water experience.

And that’s just for starters. You can learn to kneeboard, water-ski or wakeboard in the largest cable wake park in the North of England and a full size cable system so groups can ride at the same time. Bring your friends and family for a fun, packed, adrenaline fuelled active day out.

Wakeboarding is the ultimate way to experience the adrenaline rush of the cable and the cable park features. You can learn to wakeboard, and board-sports lovers should check out the wake park, which is packed full of park features/obstacles like you would find in your favourite snowboard or skate park.

The Cable Pass + Wakeboard introductory sessions are a minimum of two hours and are aimed at beginners to cable riding. The sessions include standard safety brief and kneeboard instruction plus wakeboard hire and short dockside wakeboard introduction (usually progression to the wakeboarding part happens once you have got around the four corners of the cable on a kneeboard).

This session is an introductory session and wakeboarding is a physically demanding sport so progression during the session can vary – expect to have fun, have a great workout and get wet trying!

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THINGS TO DO

Visit Bawtry Cup Following the closure of the old polo club in 2018, Bawtry Polo Club – with new owners and an entirely new ethos – opened earlier this year.

The renowned Visit Bawtry Cup will be hosted at the usual Mission Springs venue on Sunday 14 July 2019, with some exciting changes.

“We are very excited to host this fantastic event and put our own Bawtry Polo Club spin on proceedings. Plans include surprise entertainment in partnership with Equinox, a selection of stalls, croquet lawn, and wooden horse competition, as well as old favourites including picnic spaces and a VIP marquee,” said Victoria Jarvie, Bawtry Polo Club.

“We are also delighted to announce

the addition of a Best Dressed Lady competition, sponsored by Doncaster Racecourse. The winner will be fast tracked to the final on DFS Ladies Day during the St Leger Festival, along with two complimentary County tickets.”

Tickets are £5 per person, with car

parking available at £10 per car and picnic spaces charged at £25 per spot. Pre-orders benefit from a ‘driver goes free’ discount.

VIP tickets comprise of seating and tables within the pitch-side marquee, table service from the bar and picnic supplied by The Little Deli. These are limited availability on a first come, first served basis and are priced at £35 per person, or £300 per table of 10 (including entry fee – car parking at additional cost).

To book tickets or for more information, please contact Bawtry Polo Club: Tel: 01302 773282 Email: info@bawtrypoloclub.co.uk Facebook: @BawtryPoloClub Instagram: @bawtrypoloclub www.bawtrypoloclub.co.uk

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Hummingbird Helicopters Celebrate summer in style with Hummingbird Helicopters.

As well as offering pilot training, Hummingbird also offer flight experiences and trial lessons from their base at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a pilot? A trial lesson is a great way to find out. The experience starts with a one to one classroom briefing covering the effects of the controls.

You will then take to the skies and use your new found knowledge on the dual controls.

Or you might prefer a flight experience, where all you have to do is admire the breathtaking views.

Hummingbird have two and four seater options, so friends and family can come along for the ride.

This is the ideal gift for an adventurous friend or family member.

Gift vouchers can be purchased via the website or over the phone.

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Join Walkers Nurseries for their ever popular annual Summer Fete, which promises to be the perfect family day out.

There will be a range of craft and charity stalls for customers to peruse while Keith Tomlinson serenades the crowd with live music.

Magic John will be joining Walkers to perform a Punch and Judy show and balloon modelling throughout the day to entertain younger visitors.

The Bay Tree, Cotswold Fayre and Cottage Delights will have some tasty treats to sample in the gift shop, and The Garden restaurant will be serving home cooked meals along with scone and cakes.

Take a stroll round their stunning show gardens with a cone of Thaymar ice cream served from The Potting Shed.

Get in touch with the friendly team at Walkers Nurseries to find out more.

Mosham Road, Blaxton, Doncaster, DN9 3BA Tel: 01302 770325 / Email: hello@walkersnurseries.tv / www.walkersnurseries.tv

Crafting Live Stephanie Weightman’s awardwinning Crafting Live show will be at Doncaster Racecourse again this summer, bringing a whole host of crafty celebrities to town.

Throughout the two-day event you can visit a vast range of exhibitors stocking stamps, dies, decoupage, fabric, ribbon, beads and much more.

You can stock up on all your craft essentials, as well as finding inspiration from brand new products and watch on-stand demonstrations. There are also refreshment options and areas to have a much needed sit down after all that shopping.

Crafting Live will be held on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, with tickets on sale now from £6.

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Get crafting AHEAD OF THE RETURN OF CRAFTING LIVE TO DONCASTER RACECOURSE, WE SPEAK TO PRESENTERS STEPHANIE WEIGHTMAN AND NANCY WATT. Hi Stephanie and Nancy! How does it feel to be back in Doncaster for another Crafting Live show?

Stephanie: I’m very excited, Doncaster Racecourse is a fantastic venue and I always look forward to visiting. We’ve been coming here for years and its always a joy, for us and all our crafters who come to join us.

Nancy: Doncaster Racecourse is always very good to us, and fingers crossed for nice weather because the venue is just perfect for it. There’s lots of lovely greenery and open space to sit outside and take a breather in the fresh air, after plenty of shopping of course.

Can your Doncaster guests expect anything new for 2019?

Stephanie: They absolutely can! We’ve got a brand-new VIP experience for our 2019 guests, and I think it’s incredible if I say so myself. Our lucky VIPs get to jump the queue with fast-track entry, they received a free Create and Craft tote bag filled with goodies (like a crafty party bag!), pre-booking on two of our Make and Takes… I think it’s fantastic, I’m a little envious myself.

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Nancy: They get access to the special VIP area too, and an exclusive Make and Take with me and Lou Collins. VIP tickets also allow guests to book onto the Aardman workshops for just £5. It really is a bargain, just perfect for people who want to get the most out of the show.

Stephanie: Speaking of the Aardman workshops, they’re brand-new for 2019 too, and they’re amazing. We’ve enlisted the help of George Watson, an experienced model maker for Aardman, who guides a class in making your very own Gromit on the Saturday’s workshop, or your own Shaun the Sheep on Sunday’s. Best of all, you get to take your work away with you at the end and keep hold of it. I was really pleased to have George on board, the Aardman workshops are a fantastic addition to Crafting Live.

How would you describe a Crafting Live show to a new or prospective guest?

Stephanie: In many ways, it’s the crafter’s equivalent to a summer festival, but thankfully you don’t have to sleep in a tent! Even if you come for the shopping, there are tons of exhibitors bringing with

them all sorts of wares for a range of crafty styles and disciplines. I’m proud of the educational focus on the show most of all, and all of our Make and Takes are completely free for anybody who’s interested.

Nancy: But the spaces are limited, so make sure you pre-book as soon as you can. I think a Crafting Live show is perfect for people who want to be around other crafters and enjoy a good day out, learn something new, and feel as if they’ve got to leave with fresh ideas and inspiration. There really is a buzz when you’re at the shows, and I know I speak for myself and Stephanie when I say it’s wonderful to speak to all our guests and share their passion for crafting.

Stephanie: Yes, all of this and like we say, Doncaster Racecourse is just a fabulous place to host it all. We love coming back to this venue year after year and it really has become a staple of the Crafting Live annual itinerary.

Crafting Live takes place at Doncaster Racecourse on 13 & 14 July. For more details see the website www.craftinglive.co.uk

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A delightful detour CHARLES BRADSHAW SWAPS MONOTOUS MOTORWAYS FOR PICTURESQUE COUNTRYSIDE – AND A LOVELY LUNCH. he Old Butchers is located adjacent to a mysterious Saxon stone ‘butter cross’ in the centre of Fishlake, a village roughly a 20minute drive from Doncaster and easily accessible from the M18. Approaching The Old Butchers, my dining companion and I passed acres of farmland, a renovated windmill (sadly without sails) and numerous picturesque dwellings – a welcome departure from the sight of monotonous motorway traffic and industrial units en-route.

The previous Fishlake village butcher’s shop was given a new lease of life by owners (and sisters-in-law) Louise McCormack and Claire Holling 18 months ago. Following extensive decoration, refitting and an abundant amount of upcycled furniture, The Old Butchers opened as a café/bistro.

Today the venue has become an integral part of the village and enthusiastically supports the local community. Local produce such as honey, eggs and gluten-free meat products are not only used within the menu, but can be purchased separately.

Upon our arrival, we were warmly greeted and shown to our table near the

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window. I ordered a cloudy lemonade (£2.20) while my companion asked for a glass of water while we perused the expansive food menu. This included hearty breakfast items, light bites, a ‘specials’ board, lunch and children’s menu options – all made daily.

I ordered Granny Mag’s Scotch Egg (£5.95) while my companion opted for the Quiche with Salad Bowl (£7.95).

Our plates arrived promptly with my lightly fried Scotch Egg delivered piping hot with a large free-range egg inside and coated in succulent sausage meat.

This was accompanied by a side salad, coleslaw and a pot of thick cut crisps.

My companion’s quiche (made daily) was an exceedingly generous, deep-filled slice, enveloped in crisp short-crust pastry. The delicate creamy consistency was divine and cooked to perfection. The portion nestled upon a hearty salad bowl comprising mixed leaves, sliced peppers, cherry tomatoes and a dip of hummus, to name a few ingredients.

For dessert, we opted for a slice of home-made Chocolate Fudge Cake (£3) to share. A number of other home-made options graced the reclaimed counter area, including gluten-free cake slices

and chocolate tiffin. Our cake slice consisted of moist chocolate sponge with a deliciously rich fondant centre, topped with chocolate and was soon devoured.

We completed our lunch with hot beverages; a pot of tea (£1.95) and an Americano (£2), which were the perfect ending to our feast.

During our short sojourn, it became clear that Louise and Claire are certainly passionate about their venture. Service was swift, customers’ needs quickly attended to and the atmosphere was very relaxed. With popular bistro nights enlisting local chefs and butchers plus charity and business lunch events planned, there’s plenty on offer to keep customers returning.

The Old Butchers Main Street, Fishlake Doncaster DN7 5JJ Tel: 01302 842111

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Whether it is the panorama of the city backed by the mountain of Huayna Picchu that takes your breath away, the intricate stone carvings that impress or the flood of emotions felt as you watch the early morning mist clearing over the city, it is an experience that you will remember for a lifetime.

Machu Picchu is merely the tip of an archaeological iceberg in Peru. Sites like Moray, Winay Wayna and Ollantaytambo are just a few of the many jewels in the Inca crown. Add to this the Nazca lines

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Discover the ‘Black Mountain’ SPA TRAVEL, WORKING WITH CLASSIC COLLECTION HOLIDAYS, REVEAL THEIR HOT PICK FOR 2019 – MONTENEGRO. oasting beautiful beaches along its stunning coastline, Montenegro is home to verdant pine-clad mountains, crystal clear glacial lakes, and the Adriatic waters which lap against its historic walled coastal towns.

A small but immensely beautiful European country, little-discovered Montenegro enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with over 200 sunny days a year, a 300km long, picturesque Adriatic coastline with more than 100 wonderfully unspoilt beaches, a rugged, mountainous interior, and a wealth of well-preserved historic walled towns, traditional villages and rural hamlets.

Just to the south of Croatia, Montenegro, or Crna Gora (Black Mountain) as it is known locally, has a rich history with the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Ottoman Turks all leaving their mark, plus a distinctive Venetian influence in Budva, Herceg Novi and the UNESCO listed, and not to be missed, Kotor.

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Where are the best places to visit in Montenegro?

Set in hugely picturesque surroundings, the region of Budva Riviera features some of the Adriatic coastline’s finest wide sandy bays and tranquil, hidden coves. With its backdrop of verdant, treeclad mountains, this long swathe of golden sand and pebbles is bordered by a picturesque promenade lined with restaurants, leading to the walled town of Budva.

At the other end of the promenade, linked by a strip of pink sand, lies tiny St Stephen Island (Sveti Stefan), much revered by holidaying glitterati and, along the coast to the south merging into modern Becici, is the charming resort of Rafailovici. There are water sports available, a waterpark and, for nightlife, head to vibrant Budva.

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are chic cocktail bars, sophisticated restaurants and trendy nightclubs around the marina.

The old town, set on a small peninsula, surrounded by 15th century ramparts features historic monuments, Venetian style buildings, piazzas and narrow cobbled streets filled with galleries and cafes. In summer, Budva becomes an open-air stage hosting numerous theatre and music festivals.

For a quieter, more romantic location, choose the coastal town of Tivat.

Enjoying a mountainous backdrop, our hotels allow guests to delve into this small town’s cultural heritage, with attractive architecture and summer showcases consisting of concerts and plays that visitors can enjoy.

Classic Collection Holidays offers a selection of four and five-star hotels in Montenegro. Offering a diverse landscape to explore, this country provides a fantastic setting in which to spend time. Choose one of our three luxurious hotels, two in the lush area of Budva Riviera and two in the historical region of Tivat.

Whether you are looking for an escape with the family or a romantic getaway, this region offers something for everyone.

To get more out of your holiday combine one of our hotels in Becici, near historic Budva, with Dubrovnik for a two-centre holiday.

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For a relatively small country Montenegro has a wide range of culinary offerings as numerous historic occupiers have left their culinary marks. The results are a fascinating fusion of quite exotic flavours; always using high quality, fresh, often organic, produce. There is AustroHungarian influenced goulash and satarash, Italian pasta and polenta dishes, The town of Perast on Kotor lake

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and moussaka, burek and baklava; all traced back to Turkey.

Along the Adriatic coast the emphasis is on a healthy, light diet with delicious freshly caught fish and seafood, lots of extra virgin olive oil and an abundance of fresh fruits. Further inland cuisine is more hearty and wholesome, the exceptionally fertile lake region is home to the country’s wine production, and Lake Skadar is well renowned for its freshwater fish.

What to do?

In addition to the stunning coastline, Montenegro boasts a wealth of sights and historic attractions with medieval walled towns, traditional villages, churches and monasteries. Don’t miss UNESCO listed Kotor, in its spectacular fjord-like bay, which features Venetian architecture, a 17th century clock tower, museums and 12th century St Triphun Cathedral.

A short distance away in Boka Bay, Perast is a beautiful old town with frequent taxi boat transfers to Our Lady of the Rock (Gospa od Skrpjela), a picturesque little island with an amazing church and museum. And just 20 minutes’ drive from the coast in its own beautiful national park, Lake Skadar, is the largest expanse of water in the Balkans.

Another of the four national parks, breathtaking Durmitor, is set along the Tara river canyon; of glacial origin, it features one of the deepest gorges in

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Europe where clear lakes nestle in dense forests themselves home to bear, wolf, wild boar, chamois, numerous bird species and a range of rare flora.

Not surprisingly, Montenegro is fantastic for walking, hiking and mountain biking and there is also exhilarating white-water rafting and sea kayaking possibilities. Numerous coastal watersports include water skiing and wake boarding, and hotels generally offer various sports amenities including tennis courts and fitness rooms. In addition, there are four national parks to explore including Lake Skadar, the largest expanse of water in the Balkans, and Durmitor, set along the Tara river canyon with a fantastic range of flora and fauna, dense forests and clear lakes.

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These boots are made for walking

AT A LOOSE END ON A SUNDAY? WHY NOT JOIN THE RETFORD RAMBLERS FOR A STROLL IN THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE? CHRIS WILSON SPOKE TO SECRETARY MIKE OGLEY. alking is one of the healthiest pastimes known to mankind and members of the Retford Ramblers have found it is a fantastic way to get fit, make new friends and see some gorgeous countryside.

It’s also a hobby that doesn’t have to be ruinously expensive – once you’ve kitted yourself out with some comfortable boots and waterproofs, you’re good to go. And there are walks to suit all levels of fitness, from gentle strolls to challenging hikes.

There are 90-plus members of Retford Ramblers, many but by no means all of them recently retired, and around 30 of them will be out and about on any given Sunday, depending on family commitments and holidays.

Mike Ogley is secretary and membership secretary and also one of the main walk leaders, running six or seven walks every year. But he does enjoy

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walks planned by other leaders so he can just follow on and enjoy the scenery.

He says: “My wife Barbara and I are keen walkers and we joined the Ramblers because after a while you run out of your own repertoire of walks. On the day it’s very nice to turn up and be taken somewhere different by a competent leader. There’s structure to the day, it is very well organised. And we always have a back marker, which is important. No-one is left behind.”

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The types of walks undertaken reflect the weather and the time of year.

Between January and mid-May they will stay within a 15-mile radius of Retford, undertaking walks of between six and ten miles.

“We describe then as mainly moderate walks where you don’t need any great physical strength, following tracks and off road most of the time,” says Mike.

Mid-May to the end of September is peak walking time with longer days and better weather lending themselves to more challenging and adventurous walks.

Also at this time of year the group, that meets in Carolgate Car Park in Retford opposite the church and library every Sunday morning, will meet earlier and drive further afield to begin their walks.

Then from Mid-September to December, with a greater chance of unpleasant weather and the nights drawing in, there are shorter, local walks.

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Mike has been with Retford Ramblers for about six years, and now he is retired with more leisure time he goes further afield with other Ramblers groups who hold midweek walks in and around Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster.

He says: “One of the main benefits of being a member of Retford Ramblers is that we are a very good social group. We usually go to a pub for a drink afterwards, particularly on the longer walks. You feel as if you’ve earned it after being up and down the peaks.”

There is also an annual dinner, an AGM with a guest speaker and some of the keener walkers will organise their own holidays within the group. For example, a party is off to Shropshire soon for a four-day walking holiday and there are often similar breaks to Derbyshire and North Yorkshire. Later this year some dedicated hikers are heading off to Slovenia.

There’s no upper age limit, and the group currently includes a very keen walker aged 86. “Often if people do join us after they retire they find walking is a

great way to get in shape and stay fit,” says Mike.

Being based in Retford means there are some beautiful waking areas very close at hand and among the venues regularly visited are: Market Warsop, Clumber Park, Blyth, Hodsock, Tuxford and the Markhams, North and South

Anston, the Chesterfield canal, Grindley, Drakeholes, Clayworth, Bothamsall, Sturton le Steeple, Denshill Lakes, Bolsover and Hardwick Hall.

For more information visit retford.ramblers@gmail.com or contact Mike on 01427 880984.

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Thrumpton Lane, Retford DN22 6HS Tel: 01777 702543 www.sun-inn-retford.co.uk

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They have been fitting kitchens in the Retford area for over 35 years and offer full in-house project management.

Houseproud are a Neff 5* MasterPartner and this year made the shortlist for Neffs best Kitchen Design Over 25k.

They offer British-made kitchens together with appliances from Neff and Fisher & Paykel, Dekton, Cambria and Silstone Worktops and sinks from the 1810 Company.

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FOOD & DRINK

Dining out(side) WE LOOK AT SOME OF THE REGION’S BEST SPOTS FOR DRINKING AND DINING ALFRESCO.

The Sun Inn Retford This huge stylish beer garden comes complete with a very cool looking airstream garden bar and pizza kitchen, serving up freshly made pizzas while you sit and enjoy a drink round their large firepit.

The Sun Inn serves up some fantastic sharing platters, bar snacks and nibbles for those wanting a lighter option while enjoying the sun. Or, when the sun starts to go down, delve into their gastropub classics.

The beer garden even comes complete with its own tuk tuk, while the children’s play area takes care of the little ones.

Low Street, Retford, DN22 9DS Tel: 01427 880210 sun-inn-retford.co.uk

Sunnybank Gardens A great place for all the family come rain or shine this summer, Sunnybank Gardens has it all.

There are plenty of options when it comes to food and drink, with The Cow Shed, Sunnybank’s eatery, offering breakfast, lunch and daily specials and a full bar with a lovely range of draught beers and wines as well as flavoured gins, vodkas and spirits.

The Yorkshire Ice Cream Farm has over 40 delicious flavours for you to choose from, while the Doggy Diner is the perfect place to head if you’ve got your pooch in tow.

There’s more than enough at Sunnybank Gardens to keep the kids busy, too.

Frank’s Bounce Barn is fully undercover, so the kids are entertained even if the heavens open.

When the sun does decide to make an appearance, you can take advantage of their outdoor play area and brilliant crazy golf course.

So bring the whole family down to Sunnybank Gardens for a day to remember this summer.

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Bawtry’s Pizzeria & Steakhouse The Station If you haven’t visited The Station for a while, you’ve been missing out, and you’re probably in for a very pleasant surprise.

A full refurbishment was undertaken late last year, and The Station has now established itself as one of the best family-oriented pubs in the area with the addition of a fun-filled outdoor children’s play area and astroturf football enclosure.

The Station’s new summer menu has just launched, so why not embrace a bit of al fresco dining and make an afternoon of it with some home-cooked food. They also offer fresh stone-baked pizzas, which you can enjoy in or take away.

Why not pop in for one of their pizza and prosecco nights, where you can enjoy two pizzas and a bottle of prosecco for just £22.95 every Wednesday from 5pm.

Station Road, Blaxton, DN9 3AA Tel: 01302 770 055 www.thestationblaxton.co.uk

Bawtry’s lawned terrace is the perfect position to people watch, enjoy a nice coffee, spot of lunch or dinner, and is shared by the Bawtry Bar & Brasserie and the recently refurbished Bawtry’s Pizzeria & Steakhouse (previously Coleman’s).

Bawtry’s Pizzeria & Steakhouse has a unique, Reykjavik-inspired industrial chic décor, and a menu of freshly cooked, locally sourced steaks, pizzas, burgers, sharers and much more.

The Bar & Brasserie has an enviable, industrial style bar with antique dining tables and comfortable sofas, as well as hand-pulled ales, draught lagers, beers and ciders on offer. Their cocktails and huge selection of spirits and continental bottled beers make this bar stand out to regulars and visitors alike, with food supplied by the creative chefs from the Pizzeria & Steakhouse.

Every Friday evening, look out for music from the house band followed by local DJ Darren Cross spinning a blend of classic and cutting edge house and techno. On Saturday evenings, find yourself serenaded by their saxophonist, regarded as one of the best the region has to offer.

It’s the perfect summer hang out spot, and soon to be the place to head for a luxurious overnight stay with the opening of their boutique rooms.

52 High Street, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JA Tel: 01302 711711 / www.bawtryssteakhouse.com

Yorkshire Wildlife Park For alfresco dining with a difference, visit the Safari Café at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Located in the free to enter Safari Village, the café is a great place to grab a coffee with friends, enjoy breakfast listening to lions roaring in the distance or take a seat to sample freshly made, locally sourced dishes in the relaxing orangery.

For an extra special treat, you can book a delightful afternoon tea with the option to upgrade to a glass of prosecco or wine.

Afterwards, enjoy a walk around the park for a wonderfully unique dining experience.

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Sit back and relax SPEND YOUR SUMMER IN THE GARDEN, WRITES OLIVIA WARSOP, IT WON’T DISAPPOINT. espite a few rainy days, Summer is truly in the air and for those doing a spot of gardening or even just getting out for the day, a trip to the garden centre for lunch never disappoints.

Walkers Nurseries in Blaxton offers a range of meals from their two on site cafes, The Potting Shed and The Garden Restaurant. Promising delicious food made with only the freshest locally sourced produce, we sat ourselves down in The Garden Restaurant with a pot of tea (£2) and a fair-trade cappuccino (£2.80), quite prepared to be delighted.

A variety of hot lunches are served daily in The Garden Restaurant made with Yorkshire ingredients and served with a choice of fresh vegetables and other sides such as chips and bread from the self-serve counter (£9).

I excitedly walked to our table with a large portion of chicken supreme and root vegetables with home cooked chips.

A member of the kitchen staff described to me how the chicken was cooked in a chive-infused cream sauce, which came through strongly giving a full and

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savoury flavour. This dish was also topped off with plenty of well-cooked pieces of bacon.

If you prefer something lighter they also offer a range of lunch dishes including soups, jacket potatoes and sandwiches starting from £4.25. From this selection my partner opted for a sausage and bacon panini dripping with melted cheese and served with a crisp Mediterranean salad and thick cut chips (£6.95).

For those early risers there’s also an extensive breakfast menu including sandwiches, wraps and full cooked breakfasts starting from £4.

If you still have some room to spare after this then you’ll find a large assortment of cakes and buns to satisfy any sweet tooth. Home-made sponge cakes in every flavour line the counters, stood on dainty cake stands and cut into huge slabs waiting to be eaten with cups of tea. From these I gleefully took away a piece of salted caramel sponge with a toffee cream filling (£3). After I’ve finished measuring the piece against my hand – the cake was bigger – it was

quickly demolished. The sponge was fluffy and light, in perfect balance to the rich, sweet stickiness of the toffee.

Across the table a more citrusy option was enjoyed just as much. Lemon and poppy seed sponge with a lemon icing melted in the mouth but not before giving a sharp, zesty kick to contrast the sweetness of the icing (£3).

The Garden Restaurant, as well as boasting lovely food, also boasts a beautiful view of the grounds so next time you find yourself wanting to enjoy the sunshine, grab a drink and a menu, sit, relax and look out at the greenery.

Walkers Nurseries Mosham Road, Blaxton Doncaster, DN9 3BA Tel: 01302 770325 www.walkersnurseries.tv

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Something new RHIANA HUGHES IS ONE OF THE FIRST IN LINE TO TRY RIOJA’S NEW-LOOK MENU. ioja has been an Eastside favourite for years; we all love it for its relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious tapas menu, and they’ve taken home more than one big win at our Eastside Restaurant Awards. It should come as no surprise, then, that when we heard they were closing for a quick spruce up and a rejig of the menu, we wanted to be some of the first to try it out.

We wasted no time, and headed to Rioja the day after it reopened with big hopes and even bigger appetites.

Sitting down and ordering a glass of Monte Lagares Rioja (175ml £5) and an orange and pomegranate San Pellegrino (330ml can £2.50) for the designated driver, we looked over the menu to find that not only are Rioja continuing to serve their famous tapas, but they’ve added flatbreads, build your own burgers and a brand new grill section to the menu too.

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decided that the only way forward was to do both.

Sharing a few dishes from the tapas menu, we knew we wouldn’t be disappointed. The chorizo and shallots in a red wine reduction (£5.95) were a sweet surprise, with tender bitesize pieces taking up just the right amount of space on our forks to allow room for the patatas bravas (£4.95).

As we worked our way through the small plates, we were delighted to see our burger on its way out of the kitchen.

Rioja’s new burger menu is perfect for picky eaters and gluttons alike, and with us falling under the latter category, we chose a chicken fillet burger with added bacon, chorizo and halloumi (£13.95).

The burger was packed full of our chosen fillings, each chargrilled to perfection, and we were impressed to see that they’d chosen to forego the popular brioche bun in favour of the even better pretzel roll.

We’d almost admitted defeat as we worked our way through the last of our calamari (£5.95) and assorted breads

(£3.95), but as our waiter cleared our plates he pointed us towards the desserts sitting pretty on the counter, and as if by magic, our stomachs suddenly found a little extra room.

The sticky toffee and chocolate fudge cakes (both £4.45) came served with vanilla ice cream, and were indulgently sweet while still moreishly light and fluffy.

We truly can’t imagine ever tiring of the things we love about Rioja, and now with even more to choose from, we’re sure dining at this Doncaster gem will never get old.

Rioja 2 Plantation Road Doncaster, DN4 8RT Tel: 01302 285993 www.rioja-tapas.co.uk

At a glance: # Picky-eater’s paradise # Plenty of choice # Relaxed and stylish setting

EATING OUT

Southern delight COULD CACTUS JACK’S SWAY RHIANA HUGHES’ OPINION OF TEX-MEX FOOD? ’ve never fully understood the buzz surrounding Tex-Mex cuisine. The blend of Mexican and southern American cooking has always sounded good in theory, but each time I’ve gone out of my way to give it a go, I’ve been left entirely underwhelmed.

From chain restaurants to little independent eateries, no two places prepare Tex-Mex in quite the same way, so how can we know when it’s done right? Determined to see what all the fuss is about once and for all, I headed to Doncaster’s Cactus Jack’s to give the popular cuisine another try.

A big, bold banner on their website tells customers of their aim, to “give you the best Tex-Mex experience possible”, and the big, bold taste so present in each of their dishes did just that for my partner and I. Those who know me know that as a lover of all things spicy, if I spy a chilli on a menu I see it as a personal challenge. The three chilies next to their Louisiana wings (£5.95 for five) made choosing a starter the easiest thing I’d done all day.

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for the milk spicy, the Louisiana wings were delicious all the same, and still coated the tongue with a nice bit of heat. Cactus Jack’s own special hot sauce was smooth, buttery and bright orange in colour, leaving me full of regret at the fact I’d foolishly declined the offer of lemon fresh wipes.

My partner’s starter was slightly less messy, as the soft shell of his smoked pulled pork tacos (£7.95 for three) did a good job of holding things together.

Smiles on faces and eyes wide open, we delved into our generously-portioned main courses. So impressed with his starter, my other half went for pulled pork again, but this time opting for the burrito (£11.75).

For me, the hearty Tennessee ribs (£16.95) are what cemented my positive new opinion of Tex-Mex. Coated in a Jack Daniels glaze, meat falling off the bone, and served with a mountain of skin-on fries, it was the main course dreams are made of, made better only by the impressively large strawberry daiquiri (£6.95) I was sipping on throughout.

It seems for some reason, it’s impossible for my partner and I to turn

down dessert. With eyes bigger than our bellies, we went all in, promising each other we’d head to the gym tomorrow to make up for it.

We decided to share the Belgian waffle (£4.95) using spoons as weapons to fight the other off, as the warm waffle melted the ice cream down, and the flavours of the soft dough, sweet cream and cinnamon all merged together beautifully.

As we practically waddled down the road back to the car, we agreed that once again, our experience with TexMex was entirely different to all those we’d had before, but this time for the good.

Cactus Jack’s 18 Hall Gate, Doncaster, DN1 3NL Tel: 01302 321500 www.cactusjacksdoncaster.co.uk

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EASTSIDE RESTAURANT AWARDS

Could it be you?

THE VOTING FOR THE 2019 EASTSIDE RESTAURANT AWARDS IS NOW OPEN – FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED. he search is on for the finest dining establishments across the Doncaster, Rotherham and North Notts region, as we launch the 2019 Eastside Restaurant Awards.

This glamorous black tie event has quickly become established as one of the big nights of the year in the social calendar; it also offers a huge boost to the local restaurant scene, as the winners enjoy their moment of triumph and all the nominated restaurants bask in the glow of positive publicity.

Last year’s big winners were The Cadeby Pub and Restaurant who scooped two prizes on the night – Best Pub Restaurant and the coveted Eastside Restaurant of the Year.

Now the search is on again to find the venues that have truly excelled in the art of delivering delicious food in a superlative setting.

All our recent award winners have been superb, so expectations are high.

Here’s a reminder to all restaurant, hotel, café and pub owners: to make sure your establishment is under consideration for the big prizes in 2019, contact Eastside’s publishing manager Terri Moore at terri.moore@ rmcmedia.co.uk

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Eastside readers… get involved Just like last year we want you to join us in making sure our final verdict is a true reflection of what paying customers across the region really think.

Eastside’s team of reviewers will be out and about over the next six months, checking out established and new restaurants, and searching for the best the region has to offer.

We will bring our own opinions to bear of course, but we also know Eastside readers are a discerning bunch

who travel the region to experience the best restaurants, bistros and gastro pubs.

That’s why we now give our readers a bigger say. After we have done the rounds of the region’s finest eateries we’ll be publishing our shortlist of the best restaurants in all categories, from best pub to best contemporary.

Once the shortlists are revealed, we’ll be asking our readers to have their say on the best in each category. We’ll add up the reader votes, put them with our judges’ own views and come up with the best of the best.

Sounds a bit like how the voting works on Strictly Come Dancing, doesn’t it? OK, this is Eastside’s version…Strictly Come Dining!

That comes later in the year… we’ll be publishing our shortlists in the September issue of Eastside. ***

Eastside Readers’ Choice Award 2019 You can get involved now by casting your vote for the Eastside Readers’ Choice. Whether you select your favourite local cafe, a much-loved Indian or Italian restaurant or any other type of food venue, all votes are equal. Last year’s winner was Fish Bits, the Doncaster-based family restaurant and grill.

Everyone who casts a vote will be entered into a draw, and one lucky winner will receive dinner for two at their favourite restaurant.

Voting is free: simply go online to www.rmcmedia.co.uk/events to let us know where you have enjoyed eating out most over the last 12 months. All entries must include a home address and contact details, any multiple entries from the same email address will be disqualified.

Closing date: Friday 30 August.

Sponsorship packages: Find out about our sponsorship packages available to impartial businesses (i.e not restaurants) to sponsor one of the awards and marketing opportunities. Email Terri Moore terri.moore@rmcmedia.co.uk for further details.

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2018 judges Michael Price and Elizabeth Freedman

Join our Judging Panel We also want to give Eastside readers a voice on the independent judging panel that decides the ultimate prize – the Eastside Restaurant of the Year.

The search is on to find one reader to join with our other judges, all chosen for their knowledge of food and their passion for dining out on the Eastside scene, to eat together at the three venues that are shortlisted for the Eastside Restaurant of the Year.

You can leave your credit cards at home; all we want is your opinions.

And you will need to clear your diary for a few dates later this year when we bring the judges together to dine out and make their choices.

Does this opportunity tickle your taste buds? To apply for a place on our judging panel, please email the managing editor, Chris Wilson, at chris.wilson@rmcmedia. co.uk and tell him in no more than 150 words what qualities you think the judges should be looking out for in the search for Eastside’s Restaurant of the Year.

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Dare to be different WITH SUCH AN EXPANSIVE MENU, YOU’D BE A FOOL NOT TO STRAY FROM THE TRIED AND TESTED, WRITES OLIVIA WARSOP. alk into Zara’s in the pretty village of Tickhill and you’re instantly taken in by the inviting atmosphere. After being warmly greeted we’re taken to our table and provided with the wine list and drinks menu; wine is measured by the glass (£4.50) or, if you fancy, the bottle from £15.90.

We happily start the meal with the almost compulsory papadums (80p) and pickle tray (£2.40) combination, while we looked over the menu. Zara’s prides itself on producing a menu that combines traditional classics with contemporary dishes and it’s clearly working for them; within an hour of opening every table was full of families, friends and couples all cheerfully talking to the friendly staff. As our waiter introduced himself he excitedly told us how in August they will be expanding their menu even further to include a selection of fish and lamb dishes.

For starters I decided on the prawn puree (£4.40). Not a dish I’ve had before but certainly something worth going back for; tasty, lightly spiced prawns in a creamy sauce that came served in a delicate shell of soft Indian bread. My vegetarian cousin was similarly impressed with her crispy onion bhajis served with salad (£3.40) insisting that you “can’t beat a classic especially

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when it’s done as well as this”.

Portion sizes at Zara’s were proving generous and our waiter, Abdul, knowingly asked if we’d like a short break between courses. All over the restaurant the staff were attentively topping up drinks and delivering an approachable and efficient service whilst making it look effortless despite the busy pace.

Our theory on portion sizes proved correct when our mains were placed in front of us. Trying something different, my cousin chose the vegetable dupiaza, a mix of perfectly cooked vegetables with herbs, spices and onions in a rich tomato sauce (£7.20) served with a garlic nan (£3.40). Following her earlier example I had also gone with a classic option for my main, the well-loved favourite of chicken korma. The chicken was tender and tasty with the subtle flavour of almonds in the sweet cream sauce (£7.90). Accompanying this was pilau rice with crunchy vegetables (£3.40) and a fluffy cheese nan (£3.40).

After a heroic effort at clearing the feast on our table Abdul’s smile was teasing as he asked if we’d care to see the dessert menu. Not ones to back down from a challenge we looked over the range of ice cream desserts before going for a smooth butter and toffee

flavoured ice cream drizzled with a sticky toffee sauce and topped with roasted caramelised pecan nuts (£3.50).

If we needed ten minutes longer than might be normal to finish our dessert it was simply because we were savouring every spoonful.

While at Zara’s you’re sure to find all your favourite traditional dishes but don’t be surprised to see something a bit different when you look at their menu. If you’re in doubt or want a recommendation, then the staff are more than happy to talk to you about their food and will happily accommodate any needs you have. My cousin was thrilled to see so much variety in the restaurant’s vegetarian options, and it’s clear that at Zara’s a lot of passion goes into making a menu where there really is something for everyone.

Zara’s Restaurant 1 Sunderland Street, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9PT Tel: 01302 744122 www.zarasrestaurant.co.uk

At a glance: # Take a risk and try something different! # Accommodating staff # Cheerful and inviting

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Full of surprises IT’S ALL HAPPENING IN A LITTLE ROOM ABOVE A PUB IN DONCASTER, WRITES CHRIS WILSON. t’s not my first visit but the setting still takes me by surprise.

If you didn’t know it was there it would be very easy to walk straight past Thai at the Sal, a cosy and friendly little restaurant above one of Doncaster’s oldest and most traditional pubs.

Owner Chintana (aka Ton) was born and raised in Thailand and cooked for her family at a very early age. She has owned and run Thai restaurants in the Doncaster area for many years and is bringing all expertise to bear in this lovely little venue.

I’d call it a hidden gem but that’s not strictly the case. The word is well and truly out about Thai at the Sal, as evidenced by the bustling, happy atmosphere and steady stream of diners on a calm evening in early June.

I relished the sudden change in ambience as I walked up the stairs from the pub, pushed open the coloured glass door and took a window seat. If you’re a gin connoisseur you’re in for a treat, as they have a separate gin and tonic menu, and my friend Elizabeth who sensibly lives within walking distance, relaxed into a big glass of Bombay Sapphire gin and Fever Tree tonic.

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There’s a menu packed with a wide variety of tastes, textures and gradients of heat from mild to fiery and it’s worth taking your time before selecting.

We decided we had definitely chosen wisely, sharing three starters. Thai fishcakes (£5.95) were thinner than I’m used to but packed with the flavours of curry, lime and chilli.

Corn cakes (£3.95), crispy on the outside and fluffy within with a red curry kick, were another sure-fire winner but the star of our first course was the Tung Tong Money Bags (£4.95), crispy filo pastry parcels packed with zingy marinated minced pork. With dipping sauces to complement every dish we were off to a flying start.

For mains the ever-popular Thai green curry with prawns (£9.95) was not stupidly hot but delivered a real kick nonetheless. The prawns were big and juicy, the sauce was very thin but also so very tasty. Our second main was a stirfry called pad prik, a selection of vegetables and chilli in a delicious blend of oyster sauce and vegetables. We chose the beef version (£8.95) and couldn’t fail to be impressed.

Side dishes are crucial when it comes

to Thai food and the classic Pad Thai with vegetables (£5.95), a rice noodle stir fry with beansprouts, spring onions, herbs, crushed peanuts and a shot of lime juice, added to the tasty mix.

Meanwhile a portion of very sticky Thai rice (£2.50), essential to mop up those delicious sauces, and you have a meal to remember.

As well as the G&T menu there’s a very reasonably priced wine list and an excellent bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon (£18.95) was the ideal match for our meal. We were thoroughly sated without feeling too full – there are no stodgy sauces to fill you up in Thai cuisine, it’s all about the taste. And it’s all happening in a little room above a pub in Doncaster.

Thai at the Sal The Salutation Inn, 14 South Parade Doncaster, DN1 2DR Tel: 01302 340705

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It’s never too early to start thinking about how to celebrate the festive season, and with events like these coming up at Bawtry’s two premier venues this Christmas, you’d best get booking now before it’s too late.

Twinkling fairy lights, beautifully decorated period fireplaces and sumptuous food and drink make Grade II listed Bawtry Hall the perfect venue at which to celebrate this Christmas and New Year.

Christmas Party Nights: 29 Nov - 21 Dec

Christmas Day: 25 December

New Year’s Eve: 31 December

• £50 per person

• £125 per person

• £135 per person (minimum party size of 6)

• Live music from The Bowkers • Stunning four course meal • Bacon butties served at midnight • Resident DJ • Disco and bar until 1am

(minimum party size of 6)

• Black tie ball

• Live music from The Bowkers

• Live music from The Bowkers

• Flute of Taittinger champagne reception

• Champagne and canapes on arrival

• Smoked salmon blinis on arrival

• Resident DJ

• Exceptional six course lunch menu

• Toast the New Year with a glass of champagne • Fireworks after midnight • Disco and bar until 1am

For full menus and more information visit or call:

www.bawtry-hall.com 01302 710 341 Facebook: @bawtryhall

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Celebrate Christmas in style at The Crown Hotel, with a whole host of events from luxurious lunches to baroque black tie balls, Bawtry really is the place to be this festive season.

Party Nights:

Festive Lunch:

Mad Friday:

29 November - 21 December

2 – 20 December

20 December

• £50 per person • Delicious five course meal • Half bottle of wine per person • Festive table decorations • Bacon butties served at midnight • Bar and disco until 1am • Overnight stays at the hotel available for £75 (single room only), £85 (double/twin room only)

• £24.95 per person

• £39.95 per person

• 12 - 5pm Monday – Friday

• Five course festive lunch

• Five seasonal courses

• Festive table decorations

• Full a la carte menu also available

• Disco until 5pm

Boxing Day & New Year’s Day:

New Year’s Eve Party:

26 December and 1 January

• Hogarth Suite – dinner dance, £90pp (minimum party size of 6) • Restaurant – dinner only, £85pp • Black tie event • Start the night with a glass of pink prosecco • Six course dinner menu • After dinner disco until 1am • Ring in the new year at midnight

Christmas Day: 25 December • Adults £90pp / 3-16yrs £45pp / Under 3s £20pp • Six course Christmas lunch • Father Christmas making an appearance for the little ones

• Adults £35pp / Under 12s £15pp • Four course lunch menu • Two sittings available on each day, 12pm and 2.30pm

31 December

For full menus and more information visit or call:

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A SUMMER ROUND-UP OF ALL THE EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN THE TOWN.

The Hard Knock Life

Welcome donation McCarthy and Stone, the developer behind the new William Bradford Court Retirement Living development on Tickhill Road, has donated £350 to Bawtry Community Library.

The library has used the funds to purchase a beech finish table, which will be centrally positioned in the library and used to display newspapers. Additionally, a five-shelf bookcase has been purchased to display and organise the library’s evergrowing book collection.

Bawtry Community Library, situated just off of Doncaster Road, is a thriving and successful community venture offering the usual library services along with public computers and internet access, printing, photocopying, daily newspapers and a second hand book shop. It also hosts community groups and is a place for local people of all generations. The library is an important part of the neighbourhood providing support and helps to keep the local residents connected.

Anne Gray, a volunteer at the library and a member of the Board of Trustees, said: “We are very happy to receive the donation from McCarthy and Stone. As a small community library with a vast amount of visitors, all contributions given to us are greatly appreciated and used in the best way we see fit. We are looking forward to welcoming the retirees of William Bradford Court to the library and the area. Hopefully with this donation we can make their trips to the library even more enjoyable.”

Liz Green, regional sales and marketing director at McCarthy and Stone North East, commented: “We were delighted to be able to support the Bawtry Community Library with this donation. Community libraries are a place for everyone to enjoy, providing an escape from isolation and loneliness for many, no matter what age. A number of our homeowners often visit the library, which is just around the corner from the development, are excited to see the updated facilities but we hope the donation will go some way to helping attract new visitors as well.”

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Annie!, a musical presented by the Phoenix Young Players (PYP), takes place at the Phoenix Theatre from Monday 16 September to Saturday 21 September.

The Phoenix Theatre, on Station Road, Bawtry, was founded in 1932 and presents around four productions per year by the Bawtry Amateur Dramatic Society (BADS).

Annie! is a challenging performance for the PYP who have been dedicating a good deal of time and energy to make this a perfect show.

An enhanced programme will be produced for the show, with children getting to keep a copy for themselves as a souvenir. The Phoenix Theatre is are asking for the generosity of businesses in Bawtry to subscribe to an advertisement in this programme.

Tickets are already selling quickly online and an audience of 500 is expected over the six performances. If you wish to enter an advert into the programme, please contact jonaht10@yahoo.com . They are able to design a format for you if there is a need, free of charge. Advertisement sale will be £20 for a quarter page and £40 for a half page, within an A4 document.

Doors open 6.45pm with curtain up at 7.15pm.

If you have need of wheelchair space please call the theatre on 01302 710825 before booking to ensure there is sufficient space for you for a chosen performance.

Seating is online booking only at https://www.wegottickets.com/ BawtryPhoenixTheatre

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Drone pilot courses Hummingbird Helicopters and Drones are delighted to announce that funding, thanks to Skills Bank, is now available to become a CAA licensed drone pilot.

Skills Bank is a fund (grant) made available to businesses to up-skill their employees through training courses.

Depending on the size of the business this can be up to 70 per cent of the cost.

It is available to businesses in these locations: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover, Derbyshire Dales and Bassetlaw. To find out more, visit https://skillsbankscr.co.uk/ what-isskills-bank Hummingbird are able to offer either classroom or e-learning options and are based at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

To find out if you’re eligible call the Skills Bank on 0333 000 0039.

Auction Event in aid of SToRMS On 13 July, SToRMS, the Sheffield suicide prevention help and support charity, will be hosting a charity auction at Phoenix Theatre.

They would very much appreciate any kind donations for auction, be it physical items or vouchers for an event or service.

These can be donated to the theatre on Saturdays 10am-2pm. Alternatively, please contact Jonah: jonaht10@yahoo.com.

The event is free the aim is to have 100 lots go under the hammer. No reservation or tickets required, just turn up. Viewing from 3.30pm. Auction starts at 5pm. Refreshments available.

The ultimate mark of individualism Robinsons of Bawtry has seen a notable increase in the demand for its range of made to measure suit and shirt options, which rival those on Savile Row. Robinsons offer a bespoke, personal tailoring service with thousands of quality fabrics, colours, styles and finishing details to choose from meaning you can create a completely custom-made suit.

Prices start from just £649 for a two-piece suit and £700 for a three-piece with waistcoat, and with a six week turn

Visit Bawtry Cup Following the closure of the previous polo club in 2018, Bawtry Polo Club – with new owners and an entirely new ethos – opened earlier this year.

The renowned Visit Bawtry Cup will be hosted at the usual venue in Misson Springs on Sunday 14 July 2019, with some exciting changes!

“We are very excited to host this fantastic event and put our own Bawtry Polo Club spin on proceedings. Plans include surprise entertainment in partnership with Equinox, a selection of stalls, croquet lawn, and wooden horse competition, as well as old favourites including picnic spaces and a VIP marquee,” said Victoria Jarvie, Bawtry Polo Club.

“We are also delighted to announce the addition of a Best Dressed Lady Competition, sponsored by Doncaster Racecourse. The winner of which will be fast -racked to the final on DFS Ladies Day during the St Leger Festival, along with two complimentary County tickets.”

Tickets are £5 per person, car parking is available at £10 per car and picnic spaces are charged at £25 per

round time it won’t be long before you’ll be experiencing the delight of a suit that fits perfectly.

Complementing its made to measure range they also stock a variety of designer suits from renowned brands such as Hugo Boss, Armani and Ralph Lauren which generally caters for sizes 36”-50”, although they can order almost any size and fit combinations.

Teamed with speedy professional alternations and a fabulous selection of shirts and ties they can be sure to find you the perfect outfit

spot. Pre-orders benefit from “Driver Goes free” discount.

The VIP tickets comprise of seating and tables within a pitch-side marquee, table waiter service from the bar throughout the afternoon, and picnic by The Little Deli, Bawtry. This includes a delicious selection of cheese and artisan crackers, fizz and something sweet to finish.These are limited availability on a first come, first served basis and are priced at £35 per person, or £300 per table of ten (including entry fee. Car parking at additional cost).

For those not VIP-ing, The Little Deli can supply adult and children’s picnics by pre-order through the deli.

“We are delighted to be headline sponsors once again for this wonderful event. This has become a staple of the Bawtry social calendar and this year promises to be the best yet,” said Sarah White, Bawtry Retail Association.

To book tickets or for more information, please contact Bawtry Polo Club on info@bawtrypoloclub.co.uk or telephone 01302 773282 or follow them on Facebook (Bawtry Polo Club) and Instagram (bawtrypoloclub) Website: www.BawtryPoloClub.co.uk

for any occasion. Stocking a huge collection of the popular shirt brand Eton, one of the most innovative and forward thinking shirting brands in operation today, Robinsons of Bawtry also offer a complete made to measure service too with thousands of possible combinations available.

Sleeve length, fit, cut, fabric, collar and cuff trim can all be chosen to create a shirt that’s as individual as you are.

Robinsons of Bawtry, 2 South Parade, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JH Tel: 01302 711477. www.robinsonsofbawtry.com Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am–5.30pm; Sunday 11am–4pm and late night opening by appointment.

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IN BRIEF

Enchanted event

Milestone for Caz Caroline Rhodes celebrated 35 years of service at The Crown Hotel in Bawtry.

‘Caz’, as she is known to friends, family and customers, started at the Crown Hotel back on 4 June 1984. She was on a work placement from college, and then was offered weekend work, and did so well was offered a permanent position.

Caz commented: “We have seen changes at the hotel during the 35 years, and changes in the style of food we serve. When I first started the popular dishes were prawn cocktail, steaks and even black forest gateau! We have always been a busy wedding venue, and events such as the St Leger at Doncaster come around year after year – people like to be in Bawtry. One of our other busy events was the annual air show at RAF Finningley – the hotel was always packed to the rafters.”

Moving forward 35 years Caz now heads up the catering side at both The Crown Hotel and sister venue Bawtry Hall – an exclusive use wedding and event venue which has now been open a year and a half.

Katey Dent, sales director, commented: “Caz is an absolute legend and her food is delicious. She is a pinnacle part of our management team – and we are friends as well as work colleagues.”

Caz added “Here’s to the next 35 years!”

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The recent Spring Bank half-term saw the return of the Enchanted Fairy Forest event at the Tropical Butterfly House with thousands of visitors treated to a sprinkle of fairy dust during fairy-guided walks through the Enchanted Forest, a magical fantasy world of tiny pixie dwellings, friendly dragons and fairy hideaways.

Visitors on the Enchanted Fairy Forest walk encountered a mischievous hob-goblin who loves to steal odd socks on their way to the White Witch’s cottage and herb garden from where she might conjure a spell or a potion to help you make a wish or two.

Youngsters could also follow a fun family trail around the wildlife park to find all the different fairies who act as the guardians of the animals, from the Feather Fairy who watches over the birds here at the centre to the Hop Skip fairy who makes sure the wallabies wandering in the wilderness walkthrough don’t have a bump!

Many who came in their finest fairy and dragon fancy dress to make a magical memory at the selfie stop also entered the ‘fairy antics selfie’ competition explaining which animal fairy guardian they would be and why? The winning entry came from Ella who decided she would help out the meerkats as a ‘Lookout Fairy Guardian’ so they could go ‘off duty’ for a relaxing break in the holiday sunshine.

Spectacular free-flying bird and animal displays took place with the Fairy Guardian of the Enchanted Forest in peril from the Goblin King. These fantastical bird and animal displays saw owls, parrots, rats, skunks, macaws, egrets and a vulture all helping... or hindering the Fairy Guardian with a little help from the audience who were called upon to help her save the enchanted forest.

The event coincided with the British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums (BIAZA) ‘Love Your Zoo’ week during which members of the public are encouraged to visit their local zoo and or aquarium and learn about the amazing work they do, particularly when it comes to conservation.

Get fired-up for BBQ season Burnt sausages, raw chicken and other BBQ horrors can be consigned to the dustbin of history as The School of Artisan Food shares the secrets of cooking with fire and smoke ahead of the summer season.

Based on the idyllic Welbeck Estate in the heart of Sherwood Forest, the school is running a series of one day courses throughout the summer designed for anybody who wants to avoid the common mistakes of alfresco dining and become a BBQ master.

Led by expert butcher Chris Moorby along with his Chris and Tom Moorby son Tom Moorby, Fire & Smoke – BBQ Cooking is a hands-on course that reveals how to work with this most ancient of artisan cooking techniques and create a range of delicious dishes over charcoal.

It’s a hands-on masterclass for both BBQ novices and seasoned campaigners in how to prepare and grill a selection of meats, fish and vegetables; as well as make delicious marinades, sauces and dry rubs and how best to use traditional smoking techniques.

After cooking a range of foods, including red meats, poultry, cheeses and even sweets, newly acquired BBQ skills are shared in a jointly cooked meal from the grill before going home for the ultimate test amongst family and friends.

The one day course is available on dates until October. For more information, visit www.schoolofartisanfood.org

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