Thorne and District Gazette - Community Feed

Scarecrow event plans drawn up

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:28:03 GMT

Plans for two community competitions are being drawn up in an Isle of Axholme town.

LADYBOWER: Lancaster bomber swoops to commemorate Dambusters

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:21:31 GMT

HUNDREDS lined Derwent Reservoir to remember the heroic Dambusters of World War Two as a Lancaster bomber flyover commemorated the 70th anniversary of the famous RAF raid.

Thurnscoe Treat for kids at library session

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:52:34 GMT

Youngsters are invited along to a craft activity session at Thurnscoe Library.

SLIDESHOW: Scarecrow festival is a Royal occasion

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:16:27 GMT

Tickhill staged its annual scarecrow festival earlier this month. Our picture shows Connie (left) and Tilly Boyd, of Armthorpe, admiring a scarecrow inspired by Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.

SLIDESHOW: Tea party in 1940s style at Doncaster Minster

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:40 GMT

The tea party was swinging at Doncaster Minster on Saturday May 4 as visitors and volunteers tucked into homemade treats.

Thurnscoe History group holds their next meeting

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:03:16 GMT

Thurnscoe Local History Group meets at the Rainbow Centre on Houghton Road today from 10am.

Thurnscoe In bloom at flower festival and fair

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:15:34 GMT

A flower festival and spring fair will be held at St Helen’s Church over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

Darfield Pick up a bargain at church

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:11:45 GMT

Members of the public are invited to attend a sale of cakes, plants, gifts, toys and cards which will be held at Valley Methodist Church this weekend.

Swinton Stargazers’ group to hold their AGM

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:07:13 GMT

Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society will hold its annual general meeting next week.

Doncaster restaurant staff set for 14 mile hike

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:41:34 GMT

A group of staff from a Doncaster restaurant will walk 14 miles in fancy dress to raise money for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

SLIDESHOW: Children harness pedal power and get on their bikes

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:53:53 GMT

Pupils, parents and teachers who jumped on their bikes and scooters for the school run were treated to a cycling stunt show.

Car boot booster for school funds

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:38:40 GMT

A Doncaster primary school is set to host a car boot sale to bolster school funds.

Scouts on parade for St George

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:11:52 GMT

Hundreds of beavers, cubs, and scouts took to the streets of Doncaster for their annual St Georges Day parade.

Disco to raise funds for annual outing for disabled

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:09:35 GMT

A fundraising disco to raise funds to help people in Doncaster with disabilities is to be staged this weekend.

Community prize for Doncaster hotel

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:18:24 GMT

The Holiday Inn hotel, Doncaster, has scooped a community award.

Kayaking for Dearne youngsters

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:56:58 GMT

Dearne teenagers who are not in education or employment have been given the chance to learn how to kayak.

Stargazers’ next meeting due

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:49:49 GMT

A stargazing quiz will take place at the next meeting of Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society.

Getting married in the great outdoors

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:47:58 GMT

It’s Doncaster’s latest wedding venue!

Stainforth residents chance to set police priorities

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:03:18 GMT

Residents are being invited to have their say on how Stainforth is policed next week.

Scarecrows ready for big day

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:27:46 GMT

Tickhill’s annual Scarecrow Festival this Saturday, May 4, from 10am to 5pm, is expected to attract hundreds of residents and visitors.