Summer fayre at Doncaster Aspire's detox unit

New Beginnings on Marshall Avenue will throw open its doors between 1 and 4pm. There will be arts and crafts on offer, health information stands, tours of the centre, a raffle, tombola, and light refreshments.

The unit is run by Aspire Drugs and Alcohol Service.

On the day there will be a number of graduations, including those who have successfully completed the day programme to overcome their addiction with drink or drugs. Volunteer mentors, those who help others, will also graduate.

The event is part of celebrations to mark Recovery Month, where each September individuals, groups, services, and organisations across the country join together to celebrating recovery from substance use.

Also, on September 16, there will be the Recovery Games. An it’s ‘A Knock Out’ type of event held at Hatfield Activity Centre from 10am to 5pm. The public are invited along, and entry is free.

Neil Firbank, Senior Group Work Practitioner at New Beginnings, said: “Why not come along to both events. Entry is free. You can find out more about the service we offer and if you come to our Recovery Games, it’s a great day and fun for all the family.”