Damian Allen

Proud Yorkshireman with a twist of Irish, CEO @myDoncaster @TeamDoncaster1. Thriving People, Places & Planet. System thinker in action. #TEDxDoncaster speaker

[The Lieutenancy of South Yorkshire @LieutenancySY]

An honour to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to #Doncaster yesterday for the 250th St Leger horse race.
A memorable day and many congratulations to Saffie Osbourne, the first female jockey to win a Classic.
Thank you to all at @DoncasterRaces for hosting a wonderful event

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

Today the SMILE Innovators will be at Harrogate Court, Denaby Main.

You will be greeted by the usual people for a friendly chat and help to connect you with your community.

If you are an adult with learning disabilities or autism, join us for a chat!

[The Lieutenancy of South Yorkshire @LieutenancySY]

A fascinating visit to @GoffsUK bloodstock auction in #Doncaster yesterday
A regular event that brings so much to the City and the wider South #Yorkshire economy.
Many thanks to Tim Kent for hosting and to everyone who took the time to meet me on the day
@Goffs1866 @MyDoncaster

[The Lieutenancy of South Yorkshire @LieutenancySY]

Mark Storey DL was delighted to attend the #Doncaster Citizenship Ceremony @MyDoncaster yesterday, welcoming 20 new British citizens and their families, along with Dep Civic Mayor of Doncaster Cllr Nick Allen and Junior Civic Mayor of Doncaster Eliana Urah

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

Rossington SMILE would like to invite adults with a learning disability or autism to Holmescarr Sports Fun sessions.

Every Wednesday 10am-11:30am!

£2 per session!

Come and join in on the fun!

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

Dig It N Gro from Rossington SMILE had a fantastic day out!

We all had a delicious fish & chips lunch at Fish Bits in Doncaster before heading to the Doncaster Racecourse 🏇!

We all enjoyed placing bets and cheering on our chosen horses!

@DoncasterDamian

#Horseracing

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

#Bhatia #SMILE have been using their skills they have gained at SMILE Horticulture Learning Centre.

We dug out the weeds and planted new flowers in our raised bed.

We can not wait to see the flowers grow!

@DoncasterDamian

#Flowers
#Summer
#Colourful

[The Lieutenancy of South Yorkshire @LieutenancySY]

Delighted to appoint Roz Davies, Jason Heath, Phil Rodrigo and Martin Singer as Deputy Lieutenant’s for South #Yorkshire
Best wishes and good luck in your new role in the county.
Pictured at the Induction Meeting at #Barnsley Town Hall @BarnsleyCouncil with myself and lead DL’s

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

#Stirling #SMILE are Friends of Sandall Beat Woods group. We have watered flowers planted earlier this year and cut back hedgerows to clear pathways.

As a thank you, we enjoyed toasted marshmallows by the campfire with park rangers and volunteers.

@DoncasterDamian

[Austerfield SC @austerfield_sc]

Summer Family Fun Session.
Mini Beast Hunt Wed 19th Aug
9.30am - 11.30am £10 per child.
Places are limited Bookings follow the link below. https://t.co/Q4jgTRBVDQ
@MyDoncaster
@VisitDoncaster
@VisitBawtry

[Toby Lewis @TobyLewis_NHS]

Yesterday govt announcement of community mental health venues: today in the middle of Doncaster full space of young people helping us to design ours - opening March 2027! Thank you.

@DoncasterDamian @andyburnham

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

All abroad 🚢!

#Mexborough #SMILE had a brilliant time on an @LockSwinton boat trip. We all enjoyed cruising the canal and looking at the beautiful scenery.

We had a delicious buffet lunch on board from Pick Of The Crop.

We can not wait to do it again!

@DoncasterDamian

[The Lieutenancy of South Yorkshire @LieutenancySY]

Happy #Yorkshire Day everyone

[Austerfield SC @austerfield_sc]

Summer Holiday Club
Running daily until 2nd Sept
£30per day, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
For children in year 1 and older.
Packed lunch required, Tuck shop, Dress for the outdoors https://t.co/Q4jgTRBVDQ
@MyDoncaster
@VisitBawtry
@VisitDoncaster

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

SMILE Horticulture Learning Centre (SHLC), has been growing a variety of salad leaves from seed.

After months of care and watering we harvested our first crop. We enjoyed the fresh leaves in sandwiches and look forward to tasting the other varieties.

@DoncasterDamian

[The Lieutenancy of South Yorkshire @LieutenancySY]

Major Adrian Hunt DL was delighted to attend St Mary’s Church Sprotbrough #Doncaster on Sunday for the dedication of the new Branch Standard for the Sprotbrough Branch of the @PoppyLegion
@DonnyFreePress @MyDoncaster

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

Stirling SMILE have been busy down at the allotment, clearing weeds & tidying the polytunnel to plant more seeds.

Our crops are thriving and we are also excited to see whose sunflower grows the tallest this summer!

@DoncasterDamian

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

"Oh we do like to be beside the seaside"
Carcroft SMILE enjoyed a trip to Cleethorpes seaside.

Everyone enjoyed a stroll down the sea front, a ride on the land train, had fish and chips and then had a go in the arcades!

A fabulous day was had by all!

#seaside

@DoncasterDamian

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

We always enjoy our weekly Café SMILE sessions, catching up with customers over a friendly chat.

Recently, we celebrated Wimbledon with homemade cheese and fruit scones, cream and jam which have been a great success!

@DoncasterDamian

[SMILE Day Opportunities Doncaster @DayDoncaster]

The Community Connectors are back at Carcroft SMILE today to welcome you in for a chat!

The Community Connectors are members of the SMILE team who are working alongside @CALDT to help adults with learning disabilities and autism, connect with their community.
#CommunityDoors