Doncaster Council

Discover more leisure in Doncaster!

Mayor Winter says: After introducing the Borough Treasures Scheme in 2007 I am proud to see it going from strength to strength, with more companies and organisations coming on board to offer you a chance to sample some of the best that Doncaster has to offer.

I hope you will take advantage of these great opportunities and I know you will enjoy the many money saving attractions and activities on offer.

New vouchers for residents to treasure

Members of the Borough Treasures scheme can now pick up twelve new vouchers and take advantage of exciting leisure offers around Doncaster.

The vouchers include a free day out at the racecourse, a free game of bowling at Doncaster Superbowl, a free watercolour painting lesson at Ladythorpe Gallery and discounted rates for trips to the Doncaster Little Theatre and the Greyhound Stadium.

"It was always my intention to make the Borough Treasures an ongoing scheme and I’m delighted that new businesses have got on board to support this. I want older people in Doncaster to make the most of their free time and this scheme does just that," Mayor Winter said.

Many of Doncaster's attractions have put forward some great offers which you can take advantage of

Here are the businesses that have supported the Borough Treasures scheme:

• Doncaster Racecourse
• Doncaster Rovers FC
• Aeroventure South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
• Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club
• Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies FC
• Superbowl
• Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
• The Dome
• Adwick Community Enterprise
• Conisbrough Castle
• Crookhill Park Golf Club
• Carcroft Motorcycle Park
• Council-run Leisure Centres
• Hatfield Water Park
• Ladythorpe Gallery
• Doncaster Little Theatre
• Greyhound Stadium

Activities for residents to treasure

Doncaster Dome Leisure Centre in partnership with Doncaster Primary Care Trust and Doncaster Council has organised a whole host of activities running from Monday 25th February and every Monday until June (excludes school holiday periods). 

Members of the Borough Treasures will be able to spend a day ice-skating, swimming and participating in a varied range of fitness and social activities. The cost is only £2 and includes return transport from the town centre to the Dome, a full day of activities and a two course lunch.

One of the most popular offers last year when the scheme was launched was one free day out at the new look Doncaster racecourse on selected dates. Further dates have now been announced for this year which are:

• Friday 27 June 2008 - Flat Meeting

• Friday 24 October 2008 - Racing Post Trophy Meeting

• Friday 12 December 2008 - Christmas Meeting

Who can join the Borough Treasures?

If you are over 60 years old and you live in the Doncaster area then you are eligible to join the Borough Treasures.

How do I join the Borough Treasures?

You need to take proof of age and your identity such as a driving licence, bus pass or passport to a Doncaster Council Customer Service Centre, the Mansion House or the Blue Building, High Street to get your membership pass, a membership badge, booklet and vouchers.

What will I get out of the Borough Treasures?

Many of Doncaster's attractions have joined the scheme by giving special offers or reduced cost entry and they are there for you to enjoy.