We are newly formed and need help! We are looking for ANYONE wishing to help us get set up and running. Recent events have proven that there is a need for us, and our Community proved its willingness to help others. Please get in touch if you can help us, or wish to be involved.
We’ve noticed a number of posts on social media claiming that drinking water has been contaminated following the floods and is causing illness…this is NOT the case.
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✅ Pastures Road, Mexborough is now OPEN 🚗
Thanks to all the teams that worked hard to reopen this route. A full list of the closed roads in the borough can be found here 👇
https://t.co/MFMKk3yqtD
Most flood alerts may have been lifted but we still continue to deal with flood water in certain areas of Doncaster.
@DoncasterDamian and @PhilHolmesPPF today went to see Gainsborough Road in Bawtry, which remains closed due to flood water, as you can see here...👀 (THREAD)
We are newly formed and need help! We are looking for ANYONE wishing to help us get set up and running. Recent events have proven that there is a need for us, and our Community proved its willingness to help others. Please get in touch if you can help us, or wish to be involved.
Anyone considering support for our endeavours may wish to read the research done by @DefraGovUK in to the use of volunteers. We have and will use it as a basis for developing our service to the community. https://t.co/pvAKokN6i4
Update on fate of the pomegranates, and comment from a tweeter that they’d ‘go down well in Stainforth!’. Today I brought them with me to the @Stainforth4ALL relief centre. @Old_Big_Head,@georgederx and Kirsty we’re of the opinion they’d go well with corn flakes! @MyDoncaster
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) formally triggered this week meaning even more emergency beds have been put in place for the next three nights ensuring accommodation will be offered to anyone who would be sleeping rough 🛌
Rogue traders can target vulnerable #flood-hit communities - we are advising residents to say no to cold callers. 🙅 Stay safe by following this advice: https://t.co/KXftmXQPvI
🚚We provided skips around Doncaster today to help people dispose of flood-damaged items🚚
-Jefferson Ave/Wilberforce Rd
-Phoenix Interiors, Marsh Gate
-Willow Bridge Lane + Conyers Rd, Bentley
-Trundle Lane + Sour Lane Village End, Fishlake
-Clevedon Ave/Petersgate, Scawthorpe
We are seeing a number of rogue traders and uninvited sales people approaching people affected by floods - if you aren't sure about someone asking questions, just say no!
https://t.co/oi4dUwsduG
The social support we offer the Veteran Community of #Doncaster is vital. Something as simple as a bacon butty & a brew with like minded folks can be the highlight of their week. Please spread the word in Doncaster! #VeteransMatter