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Doncaster Future Park reaches finals at the ‘Keep Britain Tidy Network Awards’

Doncaster Future Park reaches finals at the ‘Keep Britain Tidy Network Awards’

Posted: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:48

Doncaster Future Park shortlisted for Green Flag ‘Best of the Best’ Award

Doncaster Future Park shortlisted for Green Flag ‘Best of the Best’ Award

Posted: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:19

Read our 'Impact in Communities Report' (2023/4)

Read our 'Impact in Communities Report' (2023/4)

Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:59

Sport & activity generates over £100 billion in social value a year and relieves pressure on NHS, finds Sport England

Sport & activity generates over £100 billion in social value a year and relieves pressure on NHS, finds Sport England

Posted: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:40

Calling all dancers in Doncaster!

Calling all dancers in Doncaster!

Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:02

Great Doncaster LESStival 2024!

Great Doncaster LESStival 2024!

Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:18

Time for Action on Racism in Sport conference
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Time for Action on Racism in Sport conference

Posted: Tue, 8 Oct 2024 13:44

Annual partner survey now live!

Annual partner survey now live!

Posted: Wed, 2 Oct 2024 13:51

New Dance Programme Launches to Improve Lives of People with Parkinson's

New Dance Programme Launches to Improve Lives of People with Parkinson's

Posted: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:29

South Yorkshire route confirmed for LLoyds Bank Tour of Britain Men

South Yorkshire route confirmed for LLoyds Bank Tour of Britain Men

Posted: Fri, 2 Aug 2024 14:37

Bringing some magic to parks this summer

Bringing some magic to parks this summer

Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:41

New place-based podcasts series and resources launched

New place-based podcasts series and resources launched

Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:20

South Yorkshire to host 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men Stage - including Doncaster

South Yorkshire to host 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men Stage - including Doncaster

Posted: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:54

‘Into the park’ is back!

‘Into the park’ is back!

Posted: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:16

Take the 'Get Active Challenge!'

Take the 'Get Active Challenge!'

Posted: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:20

Doncaster Park tennis courts reopen after renovation

Doncaster Park tennis courts reopen after renovation

Posted: Thu, 23 May 2024 17:31

A great success for the Dance On Strength and Balance pilot

A great success for the Dance On Strength and Balance pilot

Posted: Tue, 14 May 2024 12:24

Walking programme for National Nature Reserves Week

Walking programme for National Nature Reserves Week

Posted: Wed, 8 May 2024 14:02

Doncaster College student designs new seating area for Hexthorpe Park

Doncaster College student designs new seating area for Hexthorpe Park

Posted: Tue, 7 May 2024 10:43

BLOG: A short history of Doncaster Ramblers

BLOG: A short history of Doncaster Ramblers

Posted: Thu, 2 May 2024 11:38

Put a spring in your step and #GetDoncasterWalking!

Put a spring in your step and #GetDoncasterWalking!

Posted: Thu, 2 May 2024 11:30

Edlington Pit Wood – Latest updates from Doncaster Future Parks

Edlington Pit Wood – Latest updates from Doncaster Future Parks

Posted: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:13

Dance On Strength & Balance: new pilot programme for older adults

Dance On Strength & Balance: new pilot programme for older adults

Posted: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:54

Workshop for sports clubs and community groups
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Workshop for sports clubs and community groups

Posted: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:13

Local park tennis courts in Doncaster set for renovation

Local park tennis courts in Doncaster set for renovation

Posted: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:11

Applications open for Environmental Pride funding

Applications open for Environmental Pride funding

Posted: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:04

BLOG: This New Year, let's resolve to Choose Kindness for ourselves and others

BLOG: This New Year, let's resolve to Choose Kindness for ourselves and others

Posted: Tue, 9 Jan 2024 12:31

Doncaster Dynamo's support campaign to #GetDoncasterMoving

Doncaster Dynamo's support campaign to #GetDoncasterMoving

Posted: Tue, 9 Jan 2024 12:00

'Re-imagine an Active Future’ Conference Set To Transform The Physical Education Landscape
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'Re-imagine an Active Future’ Conference Set To Transform The Physical Education Landscape

Posted: Thu, 4 Jan 2024 14:28

Buddle launch offers major boost to grassroots sport and activity
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Buddle launch offers major boost to grassroots sport and activity

Posted: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:47

Active Fusion Takes Centre Stage at Breakfast with the Bishop

Active Fusion Takes Centre Stage at Breakfast with the Bishop

Posted: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:45

Brand new High Performance Centre officially opens at the Eco-Power Stadium

Brand new High Performance Centre officially opens at the Eco-Power Stadium

Posted: Thu, 9 Nov 2023 16:28

Opportunities to join the Get Doncaster Moving Advisory Board

Opportunities to join the Get Doncaster Moving Advisory Board

Posted: Wed, 8 Nov 2023 09:20

Club Doncaster Foundation celebrate incredible people from across the city in annual Heart of Doncaster awards

Club Doncaster Foundation celebrate incredible people from across the city in annual Heart of Doncaster awards

Posted: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 13:18

Sport England announces unprecedented investment into local communities to drive equal access to sport and physical activity

Sport England announces unprecedented investment into local communities to drive equal access to sport and physical activity

Posted: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 11:16

darts launch new 'Creative Directions Moves' sessions

darts launch new 'Creative Directions Moves' sessions

Posted: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:18

The aliens have landed! New alien themed problem-solving games are live in nine Doncaster parks

The aliens have landed! New alien themed problem-solving games are live in nine Doncaster parks

Posted: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:06

Board of Trustee opportunities with Yorkshire Sport Foundation
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Board of Trustee opportunities with Yorkshire Sport Foundation

Posted: Tue, 3 Oct 2023 12:12

Heart of Doncaster Awards return for 2023!

Heart of Doncaster Awards return for 2023!

Posted: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:19

New Dance On Toolkit launched to get more people moving
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New Dance On Toolkit launched to get more people moving

Posted: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:09

New Wellbeing Suite to open at Askern Leisure Centre

New Wellbeing Suite to open at Askern Leisure Centre

Posted: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:29

Active Fusion’s 10 More Years Appeal Proves Huge Success

Active Fusion’s 10 More Years Appeal Proves Huge Success

Posted: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:46

Join us at our annual summit on Friday 20th October
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Join us at our annual summit on Friday 20th October

Posted: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:32

3K Family Fun Race

3K Family Fun Race

Posted: Fri, 4 Aug 2023 12:08

BLOG: Why it's important to think about the language we use around being active
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BLOG: Why it's important to think about the language we use around being active

Posted: Tue, 1 Aug 2023 13:42

A fun, free Safari Trail for all the family is coming to a park near you this summer!

A fun, free Safari Trail for all the family is coming to a park near you this summer!

Posted: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:59

Nominations open for the Doncaster Mumbler Awards 2023

Nominations open for the Doncaster Mumbler Awards 2023

Posted: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:14

Doncaster adds Pétanque to growing list of sports available to play locally

Doncaster adds Pétanque to growing list of sports available to play locally

Posted: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 09:46

Spotlight on volunteering: "It makes my day to get out and about, it makes me feel great!"

Spotlight on volunteering: "It makes my day to get out and about, it makes me feel great!"

Posted: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:40

New Rossington celebrates one year anniversary of Sunday walking group

New Rossington celebrates one year anniversary of Sunday walking group

Posted: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:25

New round of Environmental Pride funding made available!

New round of Environmental Pride funding made available!

Posted: Fri, 19 May 2023 13:50

Help to promote your community group or organisation with Your Life Doncaster
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Help to promote your community group or organisation with Your Life Doncaster

Posted: Wed, 17 May 2023 14:47

BLOG: How working together made for a great family fun day in Bentley

BLOG: How working together made for a great family fun day in Bentley

Posted: Wed, 3 May 2023 11:44

Improvement works well underway at unique Doncaster beauty spot, the Crags

Improvement works well underway at unique Doncaster beauty spot, the Crags

Posted: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:10

100th Active Communities Grant awarded to Woodlands Community Library Champions

100th Active Communities Grant awarded to Woodlands Community Library Champions

Posted: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:45

Local business and Friends of group help launch new Get Doncaster Moving Corporate Volunteering scheme

Local business and Friends of group help launch new Get Doncaster Moving Corporate Volunteering scheme

Posted: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:10

parkwalk launches at parkrun

parkwalk launches at parkrun

Posted: Wed, 5 Apr 2023 16:53

Support for Doncaster sports clubs and community groups
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Support for Doncaster sports clubs and community groups

Posted: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:34

A new resource for maximising social impacts of big events has been released

A new resource for maximising social impacts of big events has been released

Posted: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:56

BLOG: Dance On in Doncaster!

BLOG: Dance On in Doncaster!

Posted: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:16

DN Colleges Group and Get Doncaster Moving set to power Active Fusion Conference 2023
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DN Colleges Group and Get Doncaster Moving set to power Active Fusion Conference 2023

Posted: Fri, 3 Mar 2023 16:45

BLOG: Compassionate New Year!

BLOG: Compassionate New Year!

Posted: Tue, 3 Jan 2023 16:00

Football v Litter

Football v Litter

Posted: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:59

Club Doncaster Foundation celebrate Heart of Doncaster Awards

Club Doncaster Foundation celebrate Heart of Doncaster Awards

Posted: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:46

BLOG: A week in the life of a Community Connector with Georgia Snape

BLOG: A week in the life of a Community Connector with Georgia Snape

Posted: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:41

Inspired by the Rugby League World Cup? Here’s where you can play or watch Rugby in Doncaster…

Inspired by the Rugby League World Cup? Here’s where you can play or watch Rugby in Doncaster…

Posted: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 09:32

Doncaster Council and FCC Environment saddle up with Yorkshire Bike Shack

Doncaster Council and FCC Environment saddle up with Yorkshire Bike Shack

Posted: Thu, 6 Oct 2022 12:08

Club Doncaster Foundation announce Heart of Doncaster Awards

Club Doncaster Foundation announce Heart of Doncaster Awards

Posted: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:35

BLOG: Maximising the local impact of major sporting events
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BLOG: Maximising the local impact of major sporting events

Posted: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:47

Rugby League World Cup 2021 celebrates 50DTG until the tournament kicks off

Rugby League World Cup 2021 celebrates 50DTG until the tournament kicks off

Posted: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:52

GDM Blog: Women's Euros - A turning point for women and girls football?

GDM Blog: Women's Euros - A turning point for women and girls football?

Posted: Thu, 4 Aug 2022 11:21

Top Marks for Doncaster Parks

Top Marks for Doncaster Parks

Posted: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:31

Be a Sporting Superhero this summer holiday!

Be a Sporting Superhero this summer holiday!

Posted: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:55

Make a splash this summer at Aquapark Doncaster

Make a splash this summer at Aquapark Doncaster

Posted: Thu, 7 Jul 2022 15:37

100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins

100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins

Posted: Thu, 7 Jul 2022 10:01

The next phase of Doncaster's physical activity strategy is approved

The next phase of Doncaster's physical activity strategy is approved

Posted: Wed, 6 Jul 2022 12:12

Doncaster half-marathon returns for first time in over three years!

Doncaster half-marathon returns for first time in over three years!

Posted: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:20

To celebrate National Walking Month, let’s put our best foot forward and #WalkThisMay!

To celebrate National Walking Month, let’s put our best foot forward and #WalkThisMay!

Posted: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:01

Activity levels see partial recovery from Covid-19
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Activity levels see partial recovery from Covid-19

Posted: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:59

Rugby League World Cup trophy heads to Doncaster

Rugby League World Cup trophy heads to Doncaster

Posted: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:13

More than one million teenage girls fall 'out of love' with sport
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More than one million teenage girls fall 'out of love' with sport

Posted: Tue, 8 Mar 2022 15:45

Doncaster Mumbler and Get Doncaster Moving  launch  ‘Family Active Challenge’

Doncaster Mumbler and Get Doncaster Moving launch ‘Family Active Challenge’

Posted: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 10:33

Doncaster opens its first Wheels for All Centre

Doncaster opens its first Wheels for All Centre

Posted: Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:35

Gold medallist meets Gold Standard School to promote greener ways to travel

Gold medallist meets Gold Standard School to promote greener ways to travel

Posted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:22

Doncaster residents share their stories to help 'Get Doncaster Moving'

Doncaster residents share their stories to help 'Get Doncaster Moving'

Posted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:17

Get Doncaster Moving awards 50th Active Communities Grant to rambling group

Get Doncaster Moving awards 50th Active Communities Grant to rambling group

Posted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:09

Lockdown exposes health inequalities in Doncaster as new campaign is launched to 'Get Doncaster Moving'

Lockdown exposes health inequalities in Doncaster as new campaign is launched to 'Get Doncaster Moving'

Posted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:02

Funding secured to support Doncaster residents to be more active

Funding secured to support Doncaster residents to be more active

Posted: Thu, 2 Sep 2021 11:18