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Doncaster : discover the spirit     
Contents
The Big Launch celebrates the Jubilee and new square
World War One museum and trench plan for Doncaster
Doncaster’s new public square honours rail engineering legend
Familiar footsteps for charity walkers
An afternoon of Jazz
Road closures announced for charity 10k
Rossington Hall opens its doors on amazing renovations
Hotel boost as Earl of Doncaster is handed four star status
Mayors visit award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park on its 3rd birthday after record year
Doncaster’s Hidden Architecture
Civic Mayor holds Charity Raffle
Doncaster – Best of Britain!
Spread the Word about the Elephant in the Room
Town Field Gala and Charity Balloon Launch
Mother’s Day at Doncaster Markets
Leopard Rediscovers its Spots
New Fitness Classes Pack a Punch
Doncaster Markets named Britain’s Favourite
Childrens Adventure Trim Trail for Sandall Park
Holocaust Memorial Day in Doncaster
Best Bar None Awards Winners Announced at Ceremony
Doncaster Markets in Running for Top Award
Get Your Haggis at Doncaster Markets
It's Madness in Doncaster
 
Doncaster Markets in Running for Top Award
 
Markets hope to Score a Double

Doncaster Markets is once again short listed for the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) ‘Market of the Year’ Awards in the ‘Indoor Market’ category.

Far from resting on its laurels in 2011, Doncaster Council has continued to invest in the markets in order to boost shopper numbers and consolidate its position at the heart of the community.  Improvements have included:

• Visits to Trade Shows resulting in increased numbers of coach visits
• Four new Markets Ambassadors, a new Markets Superintendent and Business Relations Manager
• Art exhibitions in the Corn Exchange
• Live music every Saturday
• A Purple Voucher discount scheme
• Attractive and colourful outside eating areas
• Extra signage, banners and pennants
• Extra advertising and promotion as well as a new map and guide
• A new Buy Local’ scheme in bars, cafes and restaurants to promote the use of good quality local produce from Doncaster Market

Peter Davies, Mayor of Doncaster, said: “We have had yet another busy and successful year for Doncaster Markets with occupancy levels and visitor numbers continuing to grow.

“Traders in the Food Hall took a massive £19.2 million in the last year – a third of all money spent on food in Doncaster Town Centre.  That is on a par with Tesco!

“Nobody has ever won Britain’s Best Market twice in a row, but we are hoping not to come away empty handed.”

 

 
 
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