Five fun family events
STUCK for ideas of what to do this weekend? Well, your fantastic Free Press has got five fab suggestions to help you make the most of the next few days with a great guide to some of the biggest and best family events happening in the Doncaster area this weekend.
Each week, in our new look Freetime section we'll be giving you a run down on some of the hottest and happening events each weekend with our Fab Five guide. And what's more - they needn't break the bank.
So let's take a look at what's on offer this week....
WATCH A POLO MATCH
Closest you've ever come to watching polo is watching Prince Charles on horseback?
Well, if you have ever fancied seeing a chukka in the flesh, here's your chance when the newly relocated Vale of York Polo Club swings into action with an action packed match.
Feel free to visit with friends - take a picnic if you wish and watch some polo in the sunshine.
WHERE? Highwood Farm, Misson, near Bawtry
WHEN? 2pm Sunday
HOW MUCH? Free
CONTACT: 07788426968 www.valeofyorkpoloclub.co.uk
SPEND AN EVENING WITH THE ANIMALS
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, formerly Brockholes Farm, has gone from strength to strength since its re-opening at Easter and staff are now gearing up for the warm summer nights with extended opening. Get up close and personal with lots of furry friends and make the most of the light nights and warm weather in countryside surroundings.
WHERE? Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Brockholes Lane, Branton
WHEN? After 5pm every Saturday during July.
HOW MUCH? Free entry after 5pm. Animal areas open until 6.15 pm. Jungle play barn open until 7.45 pm. Park closes at 8 pm
CONTACT: 01302 535057 or email info@yorkshire wildlifepark.com
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Why go to the USA when you can let the good ol' US of A come to you? That's exactly what's happening in the Dearne Valley this weekend as the Dearne Carnival brings a host of Yankee doodle dandy fun to town.
Independence Day will be celebrated at the Dearne Playhouse with live bands, a football tournament, country craft and even an axe throwing contest and much, much more throughout the day.
WHERE? Dearne Playhouse, Goldthorpe
WHEN? 11am to 7pm Saturday
HOW MUCH? Free admission.
CONTACT: 01709 894082.
REMEMBER THE TOWN'S AVIATION PAST
Doncaster's seven-race programme is the backdrop to the centenary celebrations of the Britain's first-ever organised air show, which took place in October 1909. The racecourse has teamed up with the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington near York and Robin Hood Airport to mark the 100th Anniversary of that momentous event when thousands flocked to Town Moor to witness the wonderful flying machines and their dare-devil aviators. There will be stands, memorabilia, characters in period costume and information about that history-making day at Doncaster.
WHERE? Doncaster Racecourse
WHEN? 2pm Friday
HOW MUCH? Prices range from 12 to 85.
CONTACT: 01302 304200 www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT A CLASSIC CAR
The summer season swings into action at historic Brodsworth Hall as the first concert of the summer season takes place and is coupled with the Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club when classic gleaming autos from across the region will be on display.
WHERE? Brodsworth Hall
WHEN? 1pm to 5pm Sunday
HOW MUCH? Prices range from free to 8.30
CONTACT: 01302 722598 www.english-
heritage.org.uk/yorkshire
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Sunday 05 February 2012
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