Looking Behind the Book: Researching The History of Doncaster, is an illustrated talk by local author and historian Brian Barber and will take place at 2.30pm at the Central Library while Gwen Jennings from the Doncaster and District Family History S
ociety will present Family History for Beginners: A Short Course from 2 - 5pm at Armthorpe Library. To reserve tickets for the talk at Central Library, costing £1.50 including refreshments, telephone 01302 734314. To reserve tickets for the three hour course at Armthorpe Library, priced £2.50, including refreshments telephone 01302 833538.
MUSIC: Eagles tribute band Desperado come to the Civic Theatre for an evening of rock classics. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are available from the box office on (01302) 342349.
MEETING: Doncaster Astronomical Society holds its regular meeting from 7.30pm at St George's Church House to discuss the latest developments in Doncaster's night sky. Further details are available on (01302) 784350.
FRIDAYTHEATRE: Doncaster Amateur Operatic Society continues its run of Stepping Out, a warm and comic production about a weekly church hall tap dancing class, until Saturday. Show time is 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday and tickets are available on (01302) 340422.
THEATRE: The Jane Whitlam School of Dance presents Hot Rhythm at the Civic Theatre today and tomorrow. A sizzling display of song and dance, tickets are priced at £6.50 (concessions £5.50) and are available on (01302) 342349.
SATURDAYEVENTS: It is open day at Doncaster Magistrates' and Crown Courts from 10am to 4pm when members of the public will be able to tour the cells, take part in a mock trial and meet magistrates and judges. The cafe will be open to serve refreshments and admission is free.
WALK: Join a Doncaster Council organised walk, entitled the Wadworth Wander, which takes in the countryside and tranquil setting of Wadworth Wood. Meet at the Fox and Hounds, Wadworth at 10.30am for the six mile walk. Contact (01302) 300798 to book a place.
SUNDAYOUTDOORS: Celebrate 200 years of Sandall Beat Wood with an open day at the Community Environment Centre from 1pm to 4pm. The Beat Generations will feature notable figures from the woodland's past explaining about the events and people that have helped shaped the wood.
EVENTS: The weekly Keepmoat Stadium car boot sale takes place from 6.30am to 12.30pm. Toilet and refreshment facilities will be available. Contact (01302) 862480 for more details.
OUTDOORS: The Shires Plant Fair takes place at Cusworth Hall from 10am to 4pm and coincides with a pole lathe craft demonstration from 11am to 4pm. Both events are free.
MONDAYTHEATRE: An open night will take place at the Little Theatre for people interested in joining the theatre and helping with its work and productions. Meet up and have fun with everyone involved in making the theatre tick. The social evening gets under way at 7.30pm.
TUESDAYCHILDREN: Do you know a 5-12 year old who likes to get their hands messy, have fun and meet new friends? Then Acting Crafty at Doncaster YMCA is the place to be. The sessions offer arts and crafts every Tuesday from 6pm to 7.30pm and take place at the Wood Street centre. Admission is £1 for non members and 50p for members. Contact (01302) 342148 for more information.
WEDNESDAYCONCERT: Bassist Brian Newton Elliot and pianist Keith Bentley will join forces for the latest Doncaster Arts and Museum Society lunch hour concert from 1pm at the Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Road. Admission is £3 (concessions £2, DAMS members £1).
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