Hello there,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Your Life Doncaster newsletter, where we round up all of the latest Doncaster news and information from the last week that matters to you.
This week's top stories:
- Take on the Reading Challenge
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Bloom in Doncaster is in full swing!
- Recycling Right this Spring
- Spring Cleaning Season is Here!
- New Day Centre Opens for People Experiencing Homelessness in Doncaster
Take on the Reading Challenge
Doncaster Things are BACK and they’re on their mission to help young people have new experiences, develop skills and have fun along the way!
But this year there’s a new chapter..
In celebration of this being the National Year of Reading, the Doncaster Things have a new member of the gang in tow – Reading THiNG!
On a mission to get more little people and their families reading for joy, Reading Things has launched it’s National Year of Reading Challenge for 2026 – 10 fun and accessible reading activities to complete before the year is out!
Find out more about the Reading Thing's challenge and download your copy of the activity sheet below:
Bloom in Doncaster is in full swing!
Spring has landed, and Doncaster is bursting with colour, culture and feel‑good moments.
Join us for some of our upcoming events across the season:
- RAF Townsday | Market Square | 27–29 March
- Spring into Summer | Nigel Gresley Square | 29 March
- Planet Circus OMG | 1–12 April
Find the full details of these events and so much more over on Visit Doncaster:
You can also find TONS of activities available across Doncaster as part of our Holiday and Food programme, sponsored by the Department for Education, designed for eligible children and young people who receive Free School Meals.
Discover what’s happening and find the perfect activity for your child, over on Your Life Doncaster:
Recycling Right this Spring
We are increasingly seeing items being placed in the blue bin that shouldn’t be there – including plastic carrier bags, books, clothes, non-recyclable paper and even food waste!
Please remember that your blue bin is only for empty, clean and dry recycling, including:
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Paper and cardboard
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Liquid cartons
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Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
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Newspapers and Magazines
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Drink and food tins/cans
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Aerosols and aluminium foil
As a reminder, some households may find a tag on their bin if they have put the wrong thing in it. If your bin is tagged, please remove the items and we will then collect the bin on the next collection date.
Breathe Easy This Spring: A Guide to a Healthier Home
As the days get brighter and we start our annual spring cleaning, it’s the perfect time to think about more than just sparkling surfaces.
While we focus on clearing away the winter dust, the air we breathe inside our homes is just as important for our health.
Indoor air can sometimes be more polluted than the air outside and common cleaning habits—like using scented sprays, burning candles, or drying washing on radiators—can release moisture and harmful gases that affect our health.
Download our Healthy Homes Indoor Air Quality checklist:
New Day Centre Opens for People Experiencing Homelessness in Doncaster
Those experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping in Doncaster can now access key support and local services in one convenient place, thanks to a new hub that has just opened in the city centre.
A collaboration between the council, a number of voluntary sector organisations, and other services from across the area, this Welcome Centre is a warm space that is designed to meet the immediate needs of those facing homelessness, while also connecting them up to further assistance.
Please forward this email on to anyone who may find the information useful or interesting.
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