Don’t Forget the Concert

2.30 pm Sunday 12th September 2010 on the old golf course.

The cancellation of the Proms in the Park Concert on Sunday 13th June was a huge blow to both ourselves and those who intended to attended the concert. The decision to cancel was clearly correct given that it rained heavily throughout the time the concert should have taken place.

It is therefore with great pleasure that we can announce that the Doncaster Concert Band will play again in the park on Sunday 12th September. Unfortunatley we can’t put on the full flag waving jamboree that we had planned for the earlier concert but it will still be a great occasion with music from the London shows – and again it is free to all.

All proceeds from the day will go to the Doncaster Concert Band. There will be NO on site parking for this event.

New Fishing Club Member?

Well he’s been in the park for some time now and I bet he can’t wait until September when he can start fishing again!

I’m sure Lucan can arrange some discount for a pro member of the Anglers of Sandall Park. Again thanks to Derrick Bewell for the photo.

Great Show of Lilies

Well it’s taken a couple of years for them to get going but at last we have a decent show of different water lilies min the bog garden.

Our thanks to Derrick Bewell for these stunning photo’s of just two of the different water lilies on show this year.

Angling Info

Clearly with the time getting closer to the re-introduction of fishing into the park this site is getting more visitors looking at fishing related items.

To help fishermen sort out fishing in from other items on the site an ‘Angling’ category has been added. So just click on the category box on the right hand side and all the angling items will appear.

Also a page has been created for fishing related information – just click on AoSP (Anglers of Sandall Park) under FoSP Partners – also on the right hand side.

What to do this Weekend

The weather is looking a bit dodgy for the weekend – but never mind it’s great to be outdoors!

There are still plenty of things to do – find out what and check the weather forecast  by:

clicking here

Fishing Meeting Arranged

If you are interested in the future of fishing in the park this meeting is for you at 7pm Sunday 29th August at the Wheatley Hotel.

Things that will be discussed are the new fishing club, the future of fishing in the park, a chance to join the club and pay subs, ideas on the way things will be run and anything else you may wish to discuss about fishing in the park.

All enquiries about the club or membership please to Lucan Handley on lucanhandley@googlemail.com or by mobile on 07970313564.

Collectors Item………….

Someone has sent us this picture of a sign in the ladies toilets. Looking a little dated even the telephone number is a collectors item.

Question: When did the Doncaster telephone numbers change from four digit numbers?

Boat House Base on the Move!

Many will have noticed that the old boat house base has been fenced off. This is NOT to build a new boat house!

As we reported earlier the ILM team are on the case and will be digging up the old concrete in the coming weeks and then grassing it over. The area will include several fishing pegs for disabled users.

As a matter of safety we ask that everyone be aware of the work going on especially with the Playbuilders area being fairly close by.

Lost Dog – Coco

Anyone seen Coco in or around the park?

Any information please to sandallpark@gmail.com we will pass it on to the 0wners.

Fishing Club Fees Announced

The newly formed Anglers of Sandall Park fishing club have announced their proposed fees for fishing at Sandall Park when it actually starts in September.

A day ticket will be £3
Three rods £5
Year membership and fishing £24

All enquiries about the club or membership please to Lucan Handley on lucanhandley@googlemail.com or by mobile on 07970313564.

Another Nice Old Photo

Thanks to Keith from Armthorpe for this great picture. We just wish the lake sides were as nice now as in the photo!

Interesting to note the peninsular where everyone is picnicking – you can’t get on for Canada geese now!

Any guesses on the year anyone – genuine question as we don’t know?

You can see lots more old pictures of the park by clicking here.

What To Do This Weekend

The weather is looking not too bad for the weekend so if you are after something to do come and have a visit to the park.

There are also plenty of other things to do – find out and check the weather forecast  by:

clicking here