Over the last two weeks the people of Doncaster have had the opportunity to vote for their favourite stories as part of the Depictions of DN campaign with Right Up Our Street.
The top ten will take part in a film shoot with artist James Lockey as a way to profile their work and celebrate their achievements, collaborating with Hayley Youell.The film will be featured in this year’s DN Festival of Light.
Congratulations to the top ten!A member of the Right Up Our Street team will be in touch soon with further details.
Thank you to all who submitted the fantastic nominations over the last nine months.
Doncaster is full of local heroes!
In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Liam Hoden, editor.
5. Amanda Longstaff.
A childminder. “Amanda is a great ambassador for childminding as she is professional, eager to learn, caring and supportive of others whilst asking for no praise for what she does, she just does it because she wants to help.” Photo: Right Up Our Street
6. Sarah Fletcher
A Senior Leader in a primary school in Doncaster. “She has worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic. She is a wonderful daughter mother wife and sister.” Photo: Right Up Our Street
7. Chris and Ian
Volunteers from Flintwood Church who did food shopping for the shielded and vulnerable residents throughout the pandemic. “The couple have been undertaking food shopping on a weekly basis to shielded / vulnerable residents throughout the pandemic to ensure that they don't have to leave their property unnecessarily.” Photo: Right Up Our Street
8. Stacey at DBTH
Stacey at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals – and her colleagues are biomedical scientists at DBTH. “I do think biomedical scientists working behind the scenes are forgotten about. So, to all my workmates, you’re doing an amazing job and you’re all heroes in your own right.” Photo: Right Up Our Street