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September 2008 The Shoe Show
Saturday 21 June - Sunday 28 September
Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU
Tough shoes, serious shoes, fun shoes - see them all at the Cusworth Shoe Show. Cusworth Hall is displaying the best examples from 40 years of collecting, ranging from hobnail boots to shoes for dancing.
For further information, please telephone 01302 782342 Saturday Victorian Garden Games
Every Saturday from Saturday 21 June until Saturday 13 September
From 11:00am
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Brodsworth, Doncaster DN5 7XJ
Bring a picnic and enjoy a selection of Victorian games on the lawns of Brodsworth Hall with, croquet, quoits, skittles, giant chess and many more. A fun way for the family to spend a Saturday, in glorious surroundings.
Admission: Adults £5.00 / Concessions £4.00 / Children £2.50 Extra admission to Hall
English Heritage Members free
For further information please telephone 01302 722598 or the information line on 01302 724969 Sunday Afternoon Band Concerts
Every Sunday from Sunday 22 June until Sunday 14 September
From 3:00pm
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Brodsworth, Doncaster DN5 7XJ
A perfect way to spend a summer’s day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of some of the best of South Yorkshire’s musical brass bands
Admission: Adults £5.00 / Concessions £4.00 / Children £2.50 Extra admission to Hall
English Heritage Members free
For further information please telephone 01302 722598 or the information line on 01302 724969 Tea Dance
Tuesday 2 September, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster DN1 1BN
Come and enjoy an afternoon of popular Sequence and Ballroom dancing amidst the style and splendour of the Mansion House.
Tickets are on sale at Priory Place reception and are priced at £3.00.
For further information please telephone 01302 734032 Craft Fair
Sunday 7 September, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU
With local and regional craftspeople demonstrating and selling a wide range of
traditional and contemporary crafts in the magnificent setting of Cusworth Hall and Park.
For further information please telephone 01302 782342 Race Meeting - The Ladbrokes St Leger Festival
Wednesday 10 September - Festival Opening Day Thursday 11 September - Frenchgate Ladies Day Friday 12 September - Doncaster Cup Day Saturday 13 September - Ladbrokes St Leger Day
Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB
For further information please telephone 01302 304200 or visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Heritage Open Days
Thursday 11 – Sunday 14 September
As part of Heritage Open Days, visitors are invited to discover hidden architectural treasures across the Borough. Heritage Open Days nationally celebrates fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. For four days every September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to factories, town halls to tithe barns and parish churches.
Free of charge and literally on people’s doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for everyone.
With over a dozen sites open in Doncaster last year attracting hundreds of visitors, Heritage Open Days 2008 promises to be bigger and better. Further details along with a list of participating venues in Doncaster will be advertised soon. Continental Market
Thursday 11 - Sunday 14 September
Doncaster Town Centre
The hugely popular Continental Market will return to the town centre giving visitors a true taste of Europe. With a vast range of food, drink, plants, clothing, jewellery and gifts. Hot cooked food available all day.
For further information please contact Doncaster Council's Markets & Events Team on 01302 862480 Flight Simulator Day
Sunday 21 September
Aeroventure, Dakota Way, Airborne Road, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster DN4 7FB
The museum will be running the Jetstream flight simulator once used to training RAF pilots.
Admission Charges: Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.00, Children £2.00
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) £9.00
For further information please telephone 01302 761616 or visit www.aeroventure.org.uk Tea Dance
Tuesday 23 September, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster DN1 1BN
Come and enjoy an afternoon of popular Sequence and Ballroom dancing amidst the style and splendour of the Mansion House.
Tickets are on sale at Priory Place reception and are priced at £3.00.
For further information please telephone 01302 734032 Donny 2008
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September
Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
Custom car show and more including evening entertainment provided by Cream and DJ Dave Pearce
Tickets: VIP Pass £55.00 (includes entry on both days and evening entertainment)
Adult £18.00 in advance, £25.00 on the day
Child (5 - 15) £10.00 in advance, £10.00 on the day
Ticket Hotline: 0870 1200076
For further general information please telephone 01775 768661 or visit www.donnyshow.co.uk Cusworth Concerts in the Park
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September
Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU
Saturday 27 - Doncaster Concert Band with Soprano Julie Thomas present "Proms in the Park" Admission from 7:00pm, concert starts at 8:00pm
Tickets: £7.50 / £5.50 Concessions / £20.00 Family Sunday 28 - Jayne Cooper & Orchestre Ruffanti. Admission from 5:00pm, concerts starts at 6:00pm Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 Concessions
For further information and tickets please telephone Cusworth Hall on 01302 782342 or Doncaster Civic Theatre on 01302 342349 Open Cockpit Day
Sunday 28 September
Aeroventure, Dakota Way, Airborne Road, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster DN4 7FB
Sit in a jetfighter cockpit, various aircraft cockpits open for viewing and guided tours of some of the museum's stores.
Admission Charges: Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.00, Children £2.00
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) £9.00
For further information please telephone 01302 761616 or visitwww.aeroventure.org.uk Shires Plant Fair
Sunday 28 September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU
Come and restock your garden with plants from 20 specialist nurseries offering rare and
unusual bulbs, plants, shrubs and trees. Pole Lathe Turners Association craft
demonstration.
For further information please telephone 01302 782342 Pole Lathe Association craft demonstration
Sunday 28 September, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU
For further information please telephone01302 782342 |
