MENU of Extended School Activities at Don Valley School
| Activity | Where | When | How Long & Cost | How Often |
| Swimstars & Dolphin Swim Schools | Don Valley | Monday | 4-4.30 p.m. |
Every Monday |
| Swimstars & Dolphin Swim Schools | Don Valley | Tuesday | 4.15-4.45 p.m. 4.45-5.15 p.m. 5.15-5.45 p.m. |
Every Tuesday |
| Swimstars & Dolphin Swim Schools | Don Valley | Wed | 4-4.30 p.m. 4.30-5 p.m. 5-5.30 p.m. 5.30-6 p.m. 6-6.30 p.m. |
Every Wed |
| Swimstars & Dolphin Swim Schools | Don Valley | Thursday | 4.15-4.45 p.m. 4.45-5.15 p.m. 5.15-5.45 p.m. |
Every Thursday |
| Swimstars & Dolphin Swim Schools | Don Valley | Saturday | 9-9.30 a.m.
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Every Saturday |
| Toddlers, Beginners & Improvers | Don Valley | Saturday PM | 1-1.30 p.m. |
Every Saturday |
| Advanced Lengths | Don Valley | Saturday PM | 2.30-3.15 p.m. | Every Saturday |
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Doncaster Children's Information Service - CHILDCARE
Do you need to find childcare for the first time or change your childcare arrangements?
One call does it all for information on.....
- Nurseries
- Out of school Clubs
- Childminders
- Holiday Playschemes
- Pre-School Playgroups
- Parent and Toddler Groups
- Training and Support
- Working in Childcare
The Children's Information Service is a central point of information on childcare and family support information for parents and carers in the Doncaster area. They hold up to date information on all registered childcare provision. Providing information on paying for childcare, choosing childcare and working childcare.
Telephone Number 0800 138 4568
Doncaster Children & Families Service Directory
The Doncaster Children's Information Service as part of the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Early Years Service has recently introduced a new web based Directory of Services for all Children, Young People and Families within the Borough of Doncaster.
The Directory contains links to Organisations both in Doncaster and Nationwide on issues such as Childcare, Counselling and Therapy, Culture and Arts, Domestic Violence, Drugs and Alcohol, Education, Equality, Family Support, Financial Legal Practical, Health, Housing and Homelessness, Special Needs, Women's Services and Young Adults.
The directory enables fast and accurate access to information and contact details of all services to both professionals and members of the public. If you wish to access this information please click here for a direct link.
Doncaster District North Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT)
South Yorkshire Police has undergone considerable restructure in Doncaster to include the creation of Safer Neighbourhood Teams composed of Community Police Officers, PCSO's, DMBC Wardens and support staff along with Special Constables to focus on dealing medium and long term community issues.
Doncaster District still maintains its responses and enquiry facility but additionally have five dedicated Safer Neighbourhood Teams in the North, South East and West with Urban covering Doncaster Centre.
SNT's deal with medium to long term problems in the community ranging from nuisance youths, motorcycles and antisocial behaviour to community drugs issues and crack house closures with many community responsibility between those extremes. Officers are in daily contact with partners in DMBC and other agencies work as one to tackle issues in the community. SNT's work closely with their Police colleagues who provide emergency response cover along with the enquiry teams who conduct the investigations.
The North SNT is led by :
| Name | Contact Details |
| Inspector Ray Johnson South Yorkshire Police |
Adwick Town Hall |
| PC Mick Dalowsky (Children & Young People's Officer) | Bentley Police Station 01302 385860 |
| Jane Perry, Area Manager | Adwick Town Hall Jane.perry@doncaster.gov.uk 01302 734137 |
| Martin Spoor - Neighbourhood Manager (Askern) | Martin.spoor@doncaster.gov.uk |
| Andrew Woodhall, Neighbourhood Manager (Bentley) | Bentley Depot |
| Pat Hagan, Neighbourhood Manager (Adwick) | Pat.hagan@doncaster.gov.uk 01302 734143 |
Bentley Library, Chapel Street, Bentley
A free Library loaning service (books, DVD's and videos) offering free internet use to all over the use of 7. A one-stop shop to all council services, i.e. bins, tree team, CC online, benefit enquiries, permits for HWRC. SYPTE senior bus passes, tourist information, planning enquiries, electoral roll etc.
Tel No: 01302 873456
| Activity | Where | When | How long | How Often |
| Readers Group | Bentley Library | 14/11/06 | 4.15-5 p.m. | Monthly |
| Xmas Activity | Bentley Library | TBC | TBC | Half Term Activity |
Physical Activities Development Officer
Bentley Community First Depot
Truman Street, Bentley
The aim of the Physical Activities Development Officer is to increase physical activity within Bentley and surrounding areas. Working with all ages. Using qualified coaches and instructors to deliver structured exercise and sport sessions.
Telephone number 01302 876153
E-mail: Thomas.gilbert@doncaster.gov.uk
Menu of Activities
| Activity | Where | When | How Long & Cost | How Often |
| Disco (8-12 years) | Bentley Pavilion | 26/1/07 | 7-9 p.m. |
Last Friday every month |
| Street/Modern Dance | Bentley Pavilion | 11/1/07 | 5-6 p.m. |
Every Thurs |
| After school Sports Club | Different school each day | Starts: 8/1/07 |
3.30-4.30 pm £1 |
New School each term |
| Wake & Shake parent exercise sessions | Bentley New Village | Starts: 8/11/07 |
9-9.55 a.m. £1 |
New School each Term |
| Multi Sport | Arksey Primary | Mon | 3.30-4.30 p.m. £1 per child |
Every Mon |
| Multi Sport | Castlehills Primary | Tues | 3.30-4.30 p.m. £1 per child |
Every Tues |
| Multi Sport | Sunnyfields | Wed | 3.30-4.30 p.m. £1 per child |
Every Wed |
| Multi Sport | Kirkby Ave & Toll Bar Primary | Thurs | 3.30-4.30 p.m. £1 per child |
Every Thurs |
| Rugby League | Various | Fri | 3.30-4.30 p.m. £1 per child |
Every Fri |
Street Sport, Active Doncaster
Street Sport is a sport and recreation based inclusion project working with young people aged 10-19 years in youth crime hot spots across Doncaster.
Its principles are based on building relationships, building mutual respect and trust through using sport as a hook to engage young people into positive activities. After the initial engagement and the development of relationships and friendships young people are further supported to take the pathway into further training, development and employment opportunities.
Telephone number 01302 737935
E-mail: sporty@doncaster.gov.uk
| Activity | Where | when | How Long & Cost | How Often |
| Sport Session | Bentley High Street Primary | Thursdays | 6-8 p.m. FREE 10 years+ |
Every week |
| Sport Session | Bentley New Village Primary | Fridays | 5-7 p.m. FREE 10 years+ |
Every week |
| Urban Street Dance | Bentley New Village Primary | Fridays | 4.30-5.30 p.m. FREE 10 years+ |
Every week |
North Doncaster Development Trust, Bentley Resource Centre, High Street, Bentley
North Doncaster Development Trust is a community lead registered charity created to promote the economic and social development and regeneration of North Doncaster via the development of a number of local projects. It was established as part of a European Objective 1 Programme which targets the declining coal and steel community.
The Trust area covers four electoral wards of Adwick, Askern Spa, Bentley and Great North Road and works closely with the five community partnership operating in the area.
To date North Doncaster Development Trust has secured match funds to cover costs to December 2007 and aims to achieve sustainability by creation of a property asset base, provision of local services and development of community enterprises that address local market opportunities.
Further information including a MENU OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES can be accessed through their website - click here.
Telephone number 01302 874587
North Doncaster Rural Trust, Alexander House, Askern
North Doncaster Rural Trust work with the local community on a regular basis on various projects. One of their current projects is the Shakers development in Askern. Through liaison with youth groups and Campsmount Technology College, the creation of a building for young people in the area.
Telephone number 01302 707592
Email: bev@ndrt.org.uk
Youth Service, Bentley West End Youth Centre
The Youth Service in Doncaster offers young people (13-19 years) a wide range of opportunities, challenges, experiences, support and information. As well as enhancing their educational opportunities, the service, which is designed to promote equal opportunities amongst all young people, is helping them to develop into adulthood.
Young people can get actively involved through short term or long term projects that bring teams together. Projects can take place almost anywhere and can be cultural, sporting or even environmental - giving young people a chance to become involved in whatever takes their fancy.
The service relies on the voluntary relationship between young people and youth workers to work towards young people developing through participation, effective communication, empowerment and continuous evaluation.
Telephone number 01302 785705
Menu of Activities at Bentley West End Youth Centre
| Activity | Where | When | How long? |
| Parents & Tots Drama Group | Bentley West End Youth Club | Mon | 9-11 a.m. & 6.30-7.30 p.m. |
| Cheerleading | Don Valley School | Tues | 3-4 p.m. |
| Aerobics | Don Valley School | Tues | 3-4 p.m. |
| Drop-In | Bentley Sure Start | Tues | 4-5.30 p.m. |
| Babysitting Group | Bentley West End Youth Club | Tues | 6-7.15 p.m. |
| Tae-kwondo/self defence | Bentley West End Youth Club | Tues | 6-9 p.m. |
| Referrals from Interim Tuition | Bentley West End Youth Club | Wed | 10-12 noon |
| School Support (Don Valley referrals) | Bentley West End Youth Club | Wed | 1.30-3 p.m. |
| Creation Station | Bentley West End Youth Club | Wed | 5.30-7.30 p.m. |
| Youth Club Session | Bentley West End Youth Club | Wed | 7.30-9 p.m. |
| Parents & Tots | Bentley West End Youth Club | Thurs | 9-11 a.m. |
| Drop-In | Bentley Sure Start | Thurs | 4-5.30 p.m. |
| RAF Looked after young people | Bentley West End Youth Club | Thurs | 6.30-8.30 p.m. |
| Referrals from Interim Tuition Drama Group | Bentley West End Youth Club | Fri | 10-12 noon |
| Drama Group | Bentley West End Youth Club | Fri | 5-6 p.m. |
| Cheerleading | Bentley West End Youth Club | Fri | 6-7 p.m. |
Youth Inclusion Programme (YIP) , Bullcroft Youth Centre, Carcroft
Youth Inclusion Programme aims to give children and young people to take part in some type of physical activity, help them to learn self respect and discipline.
The primary function of the youth inclusion programme is to divert young people from becoming involved or remaining involved in crime. By offering alternative use of leisure and social time, educating regarding consequences and productively supporting young people and families.
Telephone number 01302 337270
Email: yip@doncaster.gov.uk
Youth Inclusion Programme
| Activity | Where | When | How Long/Cost |
| Drop-in Centre - Indoor Activities | Bullcroft Youth Club | Tues & Thurs | 5.15-6.15 pm |
| Off School Size - Educational provision (by referral) | Bullcroft Youth Club | Mon & Tues | All Day |
| Excluded Boys Session (by referral) | Bullcroft Youth Club | Thurs | A.M. |
| Girls Group Provision (by referral) | Bullcroft Youth Club | Thurs | P.M. |
| Parental Support drop-in Workshop | Bullcroft Youth Club | Wed | AM |