Adult, Family and CommunityLearning run learning and course opportunities in local schools and community settings. To view the current prospectus and find out more information about what the Adult, Family and Community Learning have to offer you, use the link below:
Adult, Family and Community Learning
Learning Gateways - Thinking about learning or training?
You may have some thoughts on what you want to do or no idea at all - Learning Gateways can help. They will discuss the benefits of learning with you and they will also look at how people learn and you can work out for yourself what kind of learner you are. For contact details visit the website below:-
WEA - Workers Educational Association: Yorkshire and Humber - The WEA aim is to create a friendly and supportive environment for all its learners. Learners with the WEA have many different needs and they offer information on courses, help choose the right course for you, or refer you to other providers of learning opportunities. For information about courses in your local area call Kathleen Harden on 01302 872111 or 01709 769951. You can also contact Kathleen via email: kharden@wea.org.uk or visit the website below:-
Workers Educational Association
Age Concern are specialists for the over 50's and is dedicated to promoting the well-being of all older people, and making later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
For further information telephone 01302 812345
Doncaster 50+ and Older Peoples Parliament aims to give a voice to older people in Doncaster.
Are you 50+?
Would you like to have a say in issues that affect you?
Do you believe older people have a role to play in shaping their community?
Would you like to join a group working to give older people a greater say in your area?
If you answered yes to any of the above and would like further information and how to become a member of 50+ and Parliament, please contact Frank at Age Concern Doncaster on 01302 812345 or email doncaster50+info@acd.org.uk
The Citizens Advice Bureau service provides free, independent and confidential advice to help people resolve their legal, money and other problems. For further information about how to contact them and opening times of your local advice centre contact 01302 735221.
Danum Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution where members can save together, withdraw and access loans at fair rates of interest. Only individuals can apply for membership. Danum Credit Union aim to encourage members to save for their future, and in return receive affordable credit, financial advice and a healthy return on their money.
If you would like further information about Danum Credit Union's local office's and collection points, please contact 01302 841155 or access the web page at www.danumcu.co.uk
The local community outreach is at Dunscroft Unite and their offices are at 8 Station Road, Stainforth and 3 Finkle Street, Thorne.
Paula Cook, Outreach Support Worker for Carers, works for Doncaster Partnership for Carers (DPfC) who supports adults living in Doncaster, caring for a family member, partner or friend who cannot manage/cope without their help, either because they are frail or have a physical or mental illness or disability.
You can speak to Paula by going along to one of the outreach surgeries in your area and find out what help, support and services are available that will help you in your caring role. If you have difficulty attending an outreach session you can contact the main office and arrange for Paula or another Outreach Support Worker to visit you at home or alternatively you could arrange to speak to them in confidence at their centre in Bessacarr. Their service is free and confidential.
Outreach Support Sessions:-
| Armthorpe Library | Church Street, Armthorpe | 1st Tuesday of every month | 9.30 - 11.30am |
| Stainforth Library | Church Road, Stainforth | 2nd Tuesday of every month | 9.30 - 11.30am |
| Kinsbourne Green
Community Centre | Kinsbourne Green, Dunscroft | 2nd Tuesday of every month | 9.00 - 11.00am |
| Thorne Library | The Vermuyden Centre, Fieldside | Last Wednesday of every month | 2.30 - 4.30pm |
Telephone: 01302 531333 Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm except Bank Holidays.
Out of these hours there is an answer machine for you to leave a message.
Doncaster Partnership for Carers launched its new website in June, to find out lots of information about their organisation and other support available log on to www.doncaster.carers.org.uk
Putting families first in the East- Doncaster Council offers information, advice and support to children, young people and families who may be experiencing difficulties. Families First can deal with a wide range of issues including managing children's behaviour, family relationship problems and parenting, as well as offering one-to-one support and group work sessions throughout the area.
Parenting workshops are now taking place at Holy Family School in Stainforth on Wednesday afternoons, whilst drop-in sessions for parents have also been set up at Shaw Wood Primary School in Armthorpe on Tuesday afternoons.
Special breakfast clubs are soon to be set up at four schools in the East, including two in Armthorpe, one in Moorends and one in Dunsville which can lead towards improved attendance and better classroom performance.
For more information on Families First please use the link below:
If you are a member of a Community or Voluntary Group and require information on how to access funding, the East Area Support Team now have access to a funding package called 'Grant Finder' and can help to find funding that may be suitable for the work that you are doing. All you need to do is complete a Grant Finder Search Form, which is available from the East Area Support Team, and return it to us. We will input the data into the system and send you a report outlining possible funders.
We can email a form or post one out to you, please phone (01302) 862977 for a form, or email EastAST@doncaster.gov.uk
Job Centre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies. They are part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and play a major role in supporting the Department's aim to 'promote opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services'.
For help and advice to suit your needs, call into your local jobcentreplus or jobcentre. You can also access further information via their website www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Details of the library service in the Stainforth and Hatfield Neighbourhood can be viewed on the following pages:
Stainforth Library
Hatfield Library
Customer Service Centres are based in Community Libraries. They provide you with face-to-face 'one stop shops' to enable you to access Council services. Trained Customer Service Advisors are on hand to resolve enquiries, provide information and give help in completion of application forms.
A facility that is available at Customer Service Centres has been attracting a large number of older people asking to become 'Borough Treasures'. Borough Treasures is a mayoral scheme which gives residents over the age of 60 exclusive offers to visit many of Doncaster's leisure and tourism attractions. Residents eligible to sign up will receive a membership card, badge, a sheet of coupons and an information leaflet. If you live in Doncaster and are over 60 all you need to do to join is take proof of your age and identity to a Customer Service Centre (CSC).
The two Customer Service Centres in your area are:
Thorne Library and Customer Service Centre
Armthorpe Library and Customer Service Centre
Early Years and Childcare Service - Doncaster Council's Early Years and Childcare Service has a priority to extend the number of children's centres from 14 to 22 to deliver integrated early childhood services and develop a performance monitoring system to demonstrate outcomes. The Early Years and Childcare Service web pages offer a range of information, including a Children's and Family Service Directory.
Early Years and Childcare Service
Children's and Family Service Directory
Finding Childcare in Doncaster
Extended Schools - An Extended School is one that provides a range of activities often beyond the school day to help meet the needs of it's pupils, their families and the wider community.
To find out more about the Extended Schools services in your area use the links below:
Extended Schools Remodelling Programme
Local Schools
| School | Pyramid | Neighbourhood |
| Armthorpe Tranmoor Primary School | Armthorpe | Armthorpe |
| Shaw Wood Primary School | Armthorpe | Armthorpe |
| Armthorpe Southfield Primary School | Armthorpe | Armthorpe |
| The Armthorpe School | Armthorpe | Armthorpe |
| Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Primary School | McAuley | |
| Hatfield Travis CofE Infant and Nursery School | Hatfield Visual Arts | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Hatfield Crookesbroom Primary School | Hatfield Visual Arts | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Long Toft Primary School | Hatfield Visual Arts | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Hatfield Manor CofE Junior School | Hatfield Visual Arts | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School | Hatfield Visual Arts | Thorne and Moorends |
| Dunsville Primary School | Hatfield Visual Arts | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School | Hatfield Visual Arts | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School | Hatfield Visual Arts | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | McAuley | |
| Hatfield Visual Arts College | Hatfield Visual Arts | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Chase School | Special | Hatfield and Stainforth |
| Kirk Sandall Infant School | Hungerhill | Armthorpe |
| Edenthorpe Hall Primary School | Hungerhill | Armthorpe |
| Kirk Sandall Junior School | Hungerhill | Armthorpe |
| Barnby Dun Primary School | Hungerhill | Armthorpe |
| Edenthorpe Canon Popham C of E Primary School | Hungerhill | Armthorpe |
| Hungerhill School Specialist Centre | Hungerhill | Armthorpe |
| Thorne Moorends Marshland Primary School | Trinity | Thorne and Moorends |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School | Trinity | Thorne and Moorends |
| Thorne Brooke Primary School | Trinity | Thorne and Moorends |
| Thorne Green Top Primary School | Trinity | Thorne and Moorends |
| Thorne Moorends West Road Primary School | Trinity | Thorne and Moorends |
| Trinity Academy | Trinity | Thorne and Moorends |
Contact details and further information about the local schools in the East area can be viewed on the following pages:
School and Establishments Telephone Directory
Sure Start Children's Centres - By 2008 there will be a Children's Centre in every community. The communities can access a range of services and activities tailored to meet local needs, such as Health Services, Support with Parenting, Advice and Information on returning to work, Child Tax Credit and The Families Information Service.
There are two local centres in the East area:
Moorends & Thorne SureStart Children's Centre
Marshland Road, Moorends, Doncaster, DN8 4SB
Telephone: 01405 818158
Stainforth SureStart Children's Centre
The Old School House, Thorne Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5BG.
Telephone: 01302 844157
Telephone 01302 862112 or email earlyyears@doncaster.gov.uk for further details on any of the SureStart Centres.
Neighbourhood Watch Schemes can prevent and reduce crime and disorder, help reassure those in fear of crime and anti-social behaviour and encourage neighbourly communities. They are a popular way for people of all ages and backgrounds to get together and are community initiatives supported by the police, but not run by them.
If you think you could make a difference in the heart of your local community and would like to give it a try, you can obtain information and advice to start a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area by using the links below:
For contact information for Planning and the planning process please use the links below:-
Doncaster Community Recycling Partnership Ltd covers approximately 60,000 households in the East of Doncaster and is responsible for the Green Box, Blue Bag and Clear Bag recycling aids.
For further details you can contact them either by telephone 01302 349068, via email at info@dcrp.co.uk, or their web page Doncaster Community Recycling Partnership
Doncaster Council's Resource Recovery Team can be contacted on 01302 736000 or email resource.recovery@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Refurnish will collect, sort and then reuse furniture that is collected as part of Doncaster Council's Bulky Household Waste Collection Scheme.
If your furniture is reusable you can visit their website Doncaster Refurnish or email them on refurnishdoncaster@yahoo.co.uk
You can also find out the answers to a number of frequently asked questions by accessing the link below:
Social Education Centres for people with Learning Disabilities.
There are five Social Education Centres in Doncaster for people with learning Disabilities. An assessment by Doncaster Council is needed to access these services. The Centres offer a variety of activities and training to meet individual needs, for example, Adwick also has a horticultural unit where training is provided which leads to a recognised qualification. Services users at all the Centres have an opportunity to take part in a range of activities.
| Adwick Social Education Centre, Village Street, Adwick-Le-Street, Doncaster. | 01302 721494 |
| Cedar Social Education Centre, Warde Avenue, Balby, Doncaster. | 01302 853298 |
| Conisbrough Social Education Centre, Old Road, Conisbrough, Doncaster. | 01302 862097 |
| Hayfield Social Education Centre, Hayfield Lane, Finningley, Doncaster. | 01302 772726 |
| Thorne Social Education Centre, Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster. | 01405 812065 |
Armthorpe Sports Centre
The Centre was opened in 1974 and has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment which included the conversion of two under used squash courts into a 60-station fitness suite with mezzanine floor, refurbishment of the changing rooms to cater for the fitness suite, and conversion of the wet changing rooms into a Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant village-style changing area for ease of use by all visitors.
Armthorpe Sports Centre offers the following activities with the help of well-trained, friendly staff:
| Comprehensive Programme of Activities |
| 25 Metre Swimming Pool |
| Teaching Pool |
| First Floor Spectator Balcony |
| Function Room with Pool Viewing Gallery |
| New Fitness Suite, with state of the art equipment |
| Large Car Park |
| Spacious changing village, with large disabled change, family change and team change |
| New ceilings, new lighting, new cubicles and lockers |
| The Pool Hall has been decorated, and now has new lighting |
| The building has been painted throughout and a new reception desk installed |
| The function room now has installed a loop aerial system for the hearing impaired |
Further details on the new facilities at Armthorpe Sports Centre can be obtained by telephoning 01302 834268/01302 831735, email armthorpe.leisure@doncaster.gov.uk or by accessing the link below:
Hatfield Water Park Outdoor Activity Centre
Hatfield Water Park's main activities include kayaking/canoeing, dinghy sailing and windsurfing. There are also powerboating courses available.
The Water Park includes a campsite for caravans and camping. There is also a residential accommodation block, ideal for groups of up to 40 people. They offer residential activity packages as well as day visit packages including a choice of activities such as Climbing Wall, High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Improvised Rafting, Problem Solving and many more.
Contact them on 01302 841572, email Hatfield.Waterpark@doncaster.gov.uk or access the link below for further details.
Thorne Sports Centre
The Centre opened in 1967 as a swimming pool and was then extended in 1990 to include a sports hall and fitness suite.
Friendly well-trained staff help the centre offer a wide range of activities including:
| Comprehensive Programme of Events |
| 4 Lane Swimming Pool |
| Central Reception Area catering for Bookings, Equipment Sales and containing a variety of vending machines |
| Multi-purpose Sports Hall |
| Fitness Suite |
| Car Parking Facilities |
| GP Referral Facilities |
Contact them on 01405 812898, email Thorne.leisure@doncaster.gov.uk or access the link below for further details.
Tenants and Residents Association (TARA) and Tenants Association (TA) provide a collective voice for people who live in the same area. Members of the TARA and TA work together to improve housing and environmental standards in their neighbourhood and increase a sense of community.
TARA - Tenants and Residents Association - membership is open to Council tenants, owner occupiers, housing association tenants and leaseholders on estates managed exclusively by the Council.
TA - Tenants Association - membership open mainly to Senior Citizens living in Council purpose-built developments. Tenants Associations operate in the same fashion as TARAs.
TC - Tenants Club - membership is open mainly to Senior Citizens living in Council managed purpose-built developments. Tenants Clubs focus on social events and operate less formally than TARAs and TAs.
There are currently 6 Associations and 3 Clubs covering Armthorpe, Barnby Dun, Edenthorpe, Dunscroft, Fishlake, Hatfield, Kirk Sandall, Moorends, Stainforth, Sykehouse and Thorne.
For further information and contact details please visit the web pages or access the links below:
Federation of Tenants and Residents Association
Doncaster Fusion is the new website for young people in Doncaster, was officially launched at an event at Doncaster College.
The site is aimed at people in Doncaster aged between 13 & 19 and will link to loads of online information, including activities, clubs, careers, education, relationships and news on what's coming up and what's been going on for young people in the area.
The name 'Fusion' was chosen by the Youth Council to reflect how the website will fuse together information and ideas relevant to young people in Doncaster. Doncaster Fusion has been designed and created with the help of a team of young people in Doncaster. For the past few months the team has been developing ideas with the web designers to get the look of the site just right and the feedback from the young people is that the site is 'funky and modern'.
Dave McCreery, part of the team of young people, said "Working on the Doncaster Fusion website has been a really interesting and challenging experience. Talking to other young people about the designs and getting their views along the way has really influenced how the site has turned out. I think it will be a great place for all young people to go to for information about the issues that matter to them".
Visit the website now at www.doncasterfusion.co.uk to find out about the easily accessible information available for the young people in Doncaster. You can let them know what you think of the new website by emailing them at fusion@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Youth Council is made up of young people aged 15 - 19yrs who were elected to represent the 17 secondary school catchment areas. These along with 8 young people from minority and under represented groups establish a full Youth Council for Doncaster of 42 young people.
To contact Doncaster Youth Council and find out more about their commitment to improving the lives of young people across Doncaster, please use the link below.
Youth Inclusion Support Service offers voluntary support for children and young people who are at risk of being involved in criminal behaviour. For more information please use the link below:
Youth Inclusion Support Service
Doncaster Youth Offending Service has staff from a variety of professional backgrounds including Social Workers, Police Officers, Probation Officers, Health Advisors, Education Officers, Drugs Workers, Accommodation Officers and Connexions staff. They work closely with other agencies to reduce anti-social behaviour by young people in local neighbourhoods.
You can access further information or make a referral by using the link below or contacting the team on 01302 736100.
Doncaster Youth Service offers young people a wide range of opportunities, challenges, experiences, support and information. Contact information about services for young people in your Neighbourhood can be found through the link below:-
