Gardening Book Swap and Seed Exchange
Wednesday 10 June | 1–3pmCommunity Garden at Danum Gallery Library Museum Free – all welcome Join us at the gardening book swap and seed exchange for a relaxed afternoon in the Community Garden to meet our Garden Volunteers, enjoy a cuppa, and chat all things gardening. Swap tips, share growing advice, and connect with fellow […]
The Great Big Green Week 2026
The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature, organised by The Climate Coalition. The Culture Services environmental working group are showcasing a varieties of activities, taking place at Danum Gallery Library and Museum, around this celebration, including, social clubs, workshops, a talk and […]
Join Our Creative Community Project – We are all flowers from the same garden
Danum Gallery Library & Museum and The Mother Hookers are teaming up to bring colour and joy to the Danum Community Garden—and we need your help! We’re inviting local people to create woolly flowers for a vibrant outdoor exhibition. Whether you knit, crochet, or make pompoms, everyone is welcome—all abilities, all ages! How to Get […]
Danum Community Garden is finalists at the Fantastic for Families Awards 2025
We’ve been shortlisted for the 2025 Fantastic for Families Awards! The winners will be announced on Thursday 20 November, and we’d love you to be part of the celebrations. The Fantastic for Families Awards recognise the most inspiring creative opportunities, activities and initiatives for families and older people across the UK. We’re honoured to be […]
What’s On Guide – Available Now!
Our brand-new What’s On Guide for October 2025 to March 2026 is out now! Packed with exciting events, exhibitions, and activities across Doncaster, it’s your go-to for planning a great day out. Can’t make it in to pick up a copy? No problem! You can now view the full guide online – absolutely free.
Connected Communities Commission – Call for Freelance Support
Heritage Doncaster is seeking freelance creative practitioner to support to development of a community focused project that uses history to bring people together in local places. This commission builds on the successful ‘Museum in a Box’ and ‘Museum at Home’ initiatives, with the view to expand their reach across Doncaster providing high quality community engagement. […]
Doncaster’s Scottish Connection
It is true that the lordship of Doncaster – which consisted of the town of Doncaster along with Balby, Hexthorpe, Rossington, Long Sandall, Blaxton, and the Yorkshire part of Auckley, (and not much else, and so bears only limited relation to the modern city) – was given by King Stephen of England to Henry, the […]
Yarn Garden – Knitters and Crocheters needed!
Mother Hookers are working with Doncaster Culture Services to attract local makers to help add a splash of colour to the Community Garden at Danum Gallery Library Museum. Anyone interested in knitting or crochet can get involve in making a yarn garden. Simply pick up some free wool from central library, find a nature related […]