Covering Skellow, Carcroft, Adwick, Woodlands, Highfields, Adwick-Le-Street, Brodsworth, Pickburn, Clayton, Hampole, Skelbrooke, Hickleton, and Marr.
Adult Family & Community Learning Service(AFCL)
AFCL can offer courses to adults aged 19 or over. The courses can be short taster sessions, through to longer 30 week programmes in some subjects. Courses are run across Doncaster so something you have always wanted to do could be right on your doorstep. To contact AFCL to find out what courses are available in your area, please call 01302 862688 or email afcl@doncaster.gov.uk or visit the Adult, Family and Community Learning web pages.
Great Northern Youth Centre
Great Northern Youth Centre is one of four key centres in the Borough. Key centres are high standard youth centres that aim to be variable in their approach to youth work. In these centres you will have a choice of various activities a long with choices clinics, information advice and guidance and planned project work. The Neighbourhood Youth Worker for this centre is Steve Tudberry.
Below is the current timetable for open sessions for 13-19 year olds.
Monday's - 7-9pm - Open Session
Tuesday's - 5-7pm & 7-9pm - this session is delivered in partnership with connexions.
Wednesday's - 7-9pm - Open Session
For further information please call the centre on 01302 723531.
Highfields Community Centre
Below are the range of activities available in the Highfields area for people aged 6 and over.
| Day | Activity | Time | Age | Cost |
| Monday | Highfields Amateur Boxing Club | 5-6pm & 6-7pm | 10+ | First session free then £1 per session |
| Multisports & Active Games Drop In Activities | 4-5.30pm | 6-11 | Free | |
| 6-8pm | 12+ | Free | ||
| Tuesday | Highfields Mini Boxing Club | 4-5pm | 6-10 | First session free then £1 per session |
| Highfields Amateur Boxing Club | 5-6pm | 10+ | First session free then £1 per session | |
| 6-7pm | 10+ | First session free then £1 per session | ||
| Wednesday | Acorn Children's Centre | 3-4.30PM | 5-11 | Free |
| Archery | 5pm onwards | Adults | First session free then £2 per session | |
| Say it Loud - Highfields Young People's Newsletter | 4.30-5.30pm | All ages | Free | |
| Thursday | Drop in Activities | 4-5.30pm | 6-11 | Free |
| 6-8pm | 12+ | Free | ||
| Highfields Amateur Boxing Club | 5-6pm | 10+ | First session free then £1 per session | |
| 6-7pm | 10+ | First session free then £1 per session | ||
| Saturday | Junior Warden Scheme 26th Jan - 12th April | 10-12pm | 7-11 | Free |
For further information about Highfields Activities please contact Bridget Booth on 01302 734170.
Workers Education Association
The Workers Education Association (W.E.A) offer a wide range of courses including computing, art programmes, family learning and health and well being.
For further information about the WEA courses in your area please call the team on 01302 554913.
The Redmond Centre
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Monday | 9.30am-12.30pm | Craft Group |
| 10am-1pm | Benefits Advice (drop-in service) | |
| 1-3pm | Art Group | |
| 5-15-6.45pm | Yoga (Doncaster Choosing Health Partnership) | |
| 6.45-8.30pm | Weight Loss Support Group | |
| Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | Over 60's Keep Fit |
| 10.30am - 12pm | Danum Credit Union | |
| 1-3pm | CISWO Pensioners Social Group | |
| 12.30-4pm | IAPT (NHS Assessment Service) | |
| 6-8pm | Computer Workshop (WEA Course) | |
| Wednesday | 1-3pm | COGGS (social group) & Gentle Yoga |
| 2-4pm | Pension Service (Appointment by arrangement) | |
| 5-7pm | Deaf Communication (WEA Course) | |
| Thursday | 10am-4pm | Age Concern - day care |
| 10am-12.30pm | C.A.B Advice Surgery (drop in service) | |
| 1.30-4.30pm | C.A.B Debt Advice (appointment service) | |
| 6-8pm | Digital Camera Workshop (WEA course) | |
| 7-9pm | Redmond Community TARA | |
| Friday | 10am-1.30pm | Friday Club (Over 50's social group) |
| 1.30-3.30pm | Carcroft & District History Society | |
| 1.30-3.30pm | Leger M.E. Support Group (3rd Firday of month) | |
| Saturday | 1-4pm | Imperials J.J.B Social Afternoon (alternate Saturdays) |
For further information please contact Jayne or the Centre Staff on 01302 724501.
Covering Cadeby, Cusworth, Edlington, Old Edlington, Scawsby, Sprotbrough, Warmsworth
Sprotbrough Library and Customer Service Centre, Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 8BA, 01302 782436
Readers Group, Tuesday 13th May 2pm - 3pm
Doncaster Carers Partnership - Information and Guidance, Friday 16th May 9:30am - 11:30am
Edlington Family Centre, Cross Street, Edlington, 01709 864244
Monday
Toddler Group 9:30am - 11am
Musical Mini's 1:45pm - 3pm
Infant Massage 1:30pm - 3pm
Tuesday
Little Chess 9:30am - 11am
Parenting Programme 1pm - 3pm
Storytime and Rhyme 2pm - 3pm
Wednesday
Busy Hands 9:30am - 11am
Caring for your baby (with midwife) 1pm - 1:30pm
Baby Cafe 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Pre-school Group and Family Learning 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Thursday
Jingle Jangle Snap and Clap 10:30am - 11:30am
Baby Clinic 1pm - 3pm
Friday
Baby Chat 1:15pm - 2:45pm at Warmsworth Community Centre
Warmsworth Baby Clinic 1pm - 3pm, 1st Friday of each month at Warmsworth Community Centre
Edlington Hill Top Centre - 01709 863268
Home Beauty Salons - Appointments available between 10am and 3pm for prices and appointments call 01709 865673.
International City Church - Main Avenue, Edlington
Little Stars (Mums and Tots Group) 2 weekly sessions on Wednesdays between 10:30 am and 12 noon and 1:30pm and 3pm.
Infuse Girls Zone for 11 - 17 years weekly Tuesday 6pm
Infuse Lads Zone for 11 - 17 year weekly Wednesday 6pm
2008 Work Plan - If you want to join any of the volunteer days, please call 01302 735049.
June 3rd Installing benches - TPT and on “Boat”
17th Vegetation Surveys – Quarry Meadows
July 1st Vegetation Management – Sprotbrough Flash
15th Vegetation Management – Sprotbrough Flash
29th Have-a-go- day
August 12th Vegetation Management – Sprotbrough Flash
26th Step repair Sprotbrough Flash
September 9th Woodland Management - Levit Hagg Wood
23rd Installing benches
October 7th Woodland Management - Church Rein
21st Woodland Management - Church Rein
November 4th Willow Bashing - Sprotbrough Flash
18th Coppicing – Pot Ridings Wood
December 2nd Hazel Screen Construction - Sprotbrough Flash
16th Christmas Do
Covering Adwick-Upon-Dearne, Barnburgh, High Melton, Mexborough
Walking Together - Healthy Walking Club
A choice of 7 walks all around 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes in the Mexborough area lead by qualified walk leaders tailored to all fitness levels. The next scheduled walks are:-
To find out when the next scheduled walks are contact Alison on 07919695258
Mexborough Children's Centre, Wath Road, Mexborough
FUN DAY 21st June 2008 for all the family.
5th - 7th August 2008 - Camping, A chance to experience the great outdoors at Thryberg Country Park - places limited book early at reception.
Monday
Baby Massage 9:30am - 11am at the Willows, 50p per Child
Smoking Cessation 1-1 Support - 9:30am - 11am
Open Drop In - 9:30am - 11:30am, 50p Per Child 0-5 years
Breastfeeding Peer Supporters - 1pm - 3pm
Childminders R us 1:30pm - 2:30pm, 50p per Child
Aquanatal - 3pm - 4pm, at DVLC
After School Club - 3:30pm - 4:45pm, 50p Per Child
Youth Sexual Health Drop In - 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday
Play + Learn/Toy Library - 9:30am - 11am, 50p Per Child
Cook and Eat - 9:30am - 12:30pm - Book at reception
Open Drop In - 1pm - 3pm, 50p Per Child 0-5 years
Community Clinic - 1pm - 3:30pm
After School Club - 3:30pm - 4:45pm, 50p Per Child, Ages 6-8yrs
Wednesday
Listening Service - 9:30am - 12pm - Book at reception
Practical Parenting 1:1 support 9:30am - 11am
NEW Family support 1:1 Advice and Help 1pm - 14:30pm
Open drop In - 1pm - 3pm, 50p Per Child 0-5 years
Cook and Eat for Kids - 3:15pm - 4:45pm, 50p Per Child
After School Club - 3:30pm - 4:45pm, 50p Per Child, Ages 9-13yrs
Thursday
Craft Group 9:30am - 11:45am The Willows
Baby Fun - 9:30am - 11am, 50p Per Child 0-1 year
Tots R Us - 9:30am - 11am, 50p Per Child 2-3 years
Polish Drop In - 10:30am - 11:30am For all the family
Open Drop In - 1pm - 3pm, 50p Per Child
Connexions Drop In - 1:30pm - 3pm
Bumps and Babes - 1:30pm - 3pm
Community Clinic - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Weaning Party - 2pm - 3pm - book a place with a health visitor
After School Club - 3:30pm - 4:45pm, 50p Per Child, Mixed ages, started 17th January
Friday
Open Drop In - 9:30am - 11:30am, 50p Per Child 0-5 years
Little Fishes Creche - 9:30am - 12pm, £5 per session
Credit Union - 9:30am - 10:30am
Baby Massage - 50p Per Child, book places with Debra
Toy Library - 2pm - 3pm, The Willows
Mexborough Library and Customer Service Centre John Street, Mexborough, S64 9HS, tel 01709 582037
Danum Credit Union, Mondays 10:30am - 12pm
Connexions, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am - 12pm
Housing and Council Tax Benefit Advice, Tuesdays, 9am - 12:30pm
Benefits Advice and Tribunal Unit, Thursdays, 2pm - 4pm
Vision Mexborough - Social Group for the Visually Impaired, Monday 12th May 2pm - 4pm
Councillor's Surgery Saturday 10th May, 10am - 12pm and 17th May 11:15am - 12:15pm
Councillor's Surgery Thursday 15th May, 4:45pm - 5:45pm and 22nd May 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Mexborough Heritage Society - 'Picture Postcard Railway Rambles', Tuesday 27th May, 7:15pm - 9pm
Mexborough Baptist Church and Community Centre
AVALUNCH Community Cafe every Wednesday from 12noon till 1:30pm - Selection of hot and cold meals available. Pop in or call to find out further details on 01709 577688. Meal delivery service available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
BEAVERS meet every Thursday 5:45pm - 7pm for boys and girls aged 6 - 7 years. Contact Angela (Beaver leader) on 01709 770510
CUBS meet on Mondays 6:30pm - 9pm for boys and girl aged 8 - 10 years. Contact Angela (Beaver leader) on 01709 770510
SCOUTS meet every Thursday 7pm - Call in at Mexborough Baptist Church and Community Centre for further information.
BROWNIES meet every Wednesday 5:30pm - Call in at Mexborough Baptist Church and Community Centre for further information.
GENTLE EXERCISE - Over 50's meet every Thursday at 10am £1 per class. Call in at Mexborough Baptist Church and Community Centre for further information.
MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP - SCALLYWAGS (0-3 YEARS) Tuesday 9am and 1pm and Wednesdays 9am. Call in at Mexborough Baptist Church and Community Centre for further information.
Mexborough Allotments - Just ASK project, Adwick Road, Mexborough
After school club linked with four junior / primary schools in Mexborough is a project run for children and young people by children and young people. During school holidays the Just Ask project runs Wednesdays to Sundays 9:30am - 12:30pm and during term time after school and Saturday and Sunday's 9:30am - 12:30pm, hours will extend when the weather gets better. For further information about this exciting and unique project please call Julie Dawn Thompson on 07984684280 for further information. Everyone welcome.
Quit N Fit - Do you want to stop smoking and watch your weight?
Information and support on stopping smoking available every Wednesday 1pm - 3pm at Docliffe Hall, West View Road, Mexborough, to book your place call 01302 640064.
For information about clubs in your local area please visit the Clubs and Societies and Sports Clubs web pages. If you would like to add your club or society to our web site, please contact the webteam on 01302 737085.
E and S TAEKWONDO
4th Dan brother and sister Taekwondo Instructors with over 21 years experience and police CRB checked. Classes held at Dearne Valley Leisure Centre Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm and Fridays 5:30pm - 7pm. Everyone welcome from age 6 upwards. For further information contact Sean on 07960582436 or Emma on 07976469058.
Over 50 Activities
Nifty Fifty Swim Tuesdays 11am – 12pm and Fridays 1:30pm – 3pm
Aqua Tone, Tuesdays 9am – 10am and Fridays 11:30am – 2:30pm.
Gym and Easyline classes everyday. For further information please call the centre on 01709 589761. An induction is required.
For activities, events and things to do in Doncaster, please visit the Leisure web pages
Fun and exciting multi-sport activities
Doncaster Children Able and Disabled Sports or 'CADS' has set up a new weekly multi-sport sessions that both able and disabled children can take part in. The sessions offer children with all abilities the chance to participate in a range of sporting activities together. Children are split into groups dependant on age and not ability.
When and Where?
Every Thursday starting 10th April 2008 at Doncaster Dome, 6pm -7pm for 8 - 19 years £2 per session.
Young people wishing to attend must register by completing a form before the first session. Registration forms are available from Cheryl Wallace by contacting 01302 737383.
