A year of darts! Here's a snapshot of a very busy year of creative delivery. Thanks to every single one of you who danced, sang, listened, watched, played, volunteered, had a go, supported, collaborated, visited, sponsored or took the photographs. We're looking forward to seeing you in 2025 ☺️
Doncaster Dance Network Alliance
Calling all dancers in Doncaster!
The Doncaster Dance Network Alliance, supported by Get Doncaster Moving and hosted by darts at The Point, is uniting everyone who loves to move.
Join us to explore new opportunities, celebrate dance in all its forms, and connect with the city's vibrant dance scene!
Open to dance schools, arts organisations, freelance artists, community groups, health professionals and dance enthusiasts, learn more here: https://bit.ly/3UbKFOH
#GetDoncasterDancing #GetDoncasterMoving #DoncasterDance
Katherine Richardson song
As part of Doncaster Pride Doncaster Brewery & Tap is launching Scandalous Mountaineers - a beer inspired by Edlington's Katherine Richardson and her friend Mary Papillon who climbed mountains together. Musician, Mick Jenkinson worked with our Creative Directions Group in Edlington in 2020 to create a fantastic song about Katherine, so we thought we'd share it with you!
Catch up with Gary, one of the musicians who works on our All Aboard Music programme, as he talks about the importance of music making and how it can support personal and social development.
All Aboard is our accessible arts programme based in Doncaster SEND schools, developing musical skills, confidence and communication. To find out more and watch the complete film, visit our website here: https://bit.ly/3ljBO9S
With thanks to our funders at Youth Music, City of Doncaster Council and Arts Council England.
#DisabilityPride #Music #Accessibility #AccessForAll
Have you ever dreamt of roaming through valleys and dales or dancing on a beautiful beach?
Watch our amazing Creative Moves participants do just that in their new film! They've been busy writing poems about movement and using green screen magic to explore the beauty of the world – all while getting gently active.
Feeling inspired to move your own body? We've got a FREE Creative Moves taster session coming up!
⌚️Save the date: Friday 12th July, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
📍Location: The Point, Doncaster
What is Creative Moves?
- Suitable for all abilities and mobilities
- Gentle movement to boost your wellbeing
- Fun, supportive and social environment
- No experience needed, everyone welcome!
Why join?
- Regular movement = happier mind and body
- Reduce stress, improve mood and make new connections
- We'll meet you where you're at - every session is tailored to you
Ready to get moving? No booking needed, just drop into The Point on12th July!
#CreativeMoves #Doncaster #FreeTasterSession #GetDoncasterMoving #ArtsAndHealth #CreativityAndWellbeing
Come and join us at Creative Directions Sounds
Calling all singers, songwriters, and creative minds!
Join our free, fun music workshop in Doncaster for adults of all abilities. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm!
What to expect:
🎵Explore song writing, poetry, and music making with professional artists.
🎵Meet new people, have a cuppa, and boost your wellbeing in a friendly group.
🎵Feeling stressed? Studies show music can lower stress and build confidence.
🎵Everyone is welcome! Whether you used to play an instrument, love to sing, or are simply curious, come give it a go.
When and Where:
▪️Tuesdays, 1-3pm
▪️Edlington Helping Hands Centre (Hilltop), DN12 1PL
▪️No booking needed, it's FREE!
#ArtsAndHealth #CreativityAndWellbeing #SongWriting #Music #Doncaster #Edlington #LetsCreate
🎥: Nessietessimal
📍@edlington.hilltop
Tuneful Chatter
Take a peek into Tuneful Chatter, a Doncaster consortium-led programme delivered by darts (Doncaster's Creative Health Charity), Cast and City of Doncaster Council's Early Years Intervention and Prevention Service.
In Tuneful Chatter sessions, our artists hold space for families to play together and explore, building communication and social skills that young children missed out on developing during the pandemic.
Find out more about how you and your little one can join in here: https://bit.ly/3U5RQY7
#TunefulChatter #EarlyYears
All Aboard Music
Take a peek into one of our All Aboard Music sessions in this short film.
All Aboard is our accessible arts programme based in Doncaster SEND schools, developing musical skills, confidence and communication. Our musicians visit schools and help young people make the music that they want to make, using Makaton and picking up on non-verbal cues from some of the young people taking part.
One of the teachers taking part in the project commented that 'you might see something [from a student] that you've never seen before, in a music session, because they're comfortable'.
To find out more about All Aboard Music, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3ljBO9S
With thanks to our funders at Youth Music, City of Doncaster Council and Arts Council England.
#AllAboardMusic #Accessibility #Inclusive #Music
Sharing the joy of song at Singing for Memory
Sharing the joy of song! 🎶
It's Dementia Action Week this week and we're thrilled to share our brand new film featuring our amazing Singing for Memory group.
This heart-warming film takes you inside our free, weekly singing sessions for people with dementia and their carers. You'll hear from the talented musicians who lead the group, sharing what they love about making music together.
But the real stars are the participants and carers themselves! They'll tell you all about the joy, connection, and friendship they find in singing familiar and new songs.
Our Singing for Memory programme highlights the power of music to bring people together. Watch the film now and see for yourself.
#DementiaActionWeek #SingingforMemory #CommunityArts #ThePowerofMusic
Alzheimer's Society
This week on #MeetTheTeamMonday it’s Sarah Eastaff, our Director (Arts & Education). Sarah shared some insights on her week ahead and what she loves about working at darts. #BehindTheScenes #MeetTheTeam #Education #Arts #ThePoint #Creativity
I'm Only Doing This For The Belly Rubs
Our First Verse group have written a brilliant new song, 'I'm Only Doing This For The Belly Rubs' inspired by Crufts
To celebrate the song's release, we've gathered together the darts dogs (and a few honorary dogs!) for our own mini-Crufts. We hope you enjoy the song - we think it's Best in Show.
Listen to the full track and the rest of our First Verse playlist here: https://bit.ly/4a6ymbY
#songwriting #YoungMusicians #Music
Good to be invited to the Convention of the North for some Manifesto building. Calls for collaboration, investment and recognition of existing skills, culture and enterprise. It’s great to see culture, people and place high on the agenda, but hope the resources follow, and include a focus on supporting existing innovation that can be scaled up. Lots of incredible young people up on stage and sharing their hopes and anxieties for the future. @southyorksmca #COTN24 #NP11 @backchatbrass
