Category Archives: Arty Donny

Same Town, Different Wheels

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Sheila N

In my last post, I wrote about how the sound of my own wheels drove me (kinda) crazy. My recovery – I know this is a controversial word in some circles, but damn it I’m using it anyway – is … Continue reading →

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Trailing Trees at Hyde Park Cemetery

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Sheila N

Watch an artist at work in wood carving demonstrations, and see the unveiling of a striking new sculpture at Hyde Park Cemetery, Doncaster, on Sunday, 7 June from 11 to 3 pm. “The tree trail is for everyone: whether you’re … Continue reading →

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Saucy is for Postcards: Public Art

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Sheila N

Whenever I go out of town – which is not very often – I take my camera with me. It helps me look at things, on those days when I’d rather be hiding under the duvet with a book. (1) … Continue reading →

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Music, Dance, & Beer: Doncaster Folk Festival

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Sheila N

The latest in the occasional series “Arty Donny” takes in the 2015 Doncaster Folk Festival. I spoke to local musician Mick Jenkinson. Doncaster Folk Festival has been going awhile, now. Is it 10 years? I have been involved for four … Continue reading →

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Aardvarks, Coffee, and Rock ‘n Roll

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Sheila N

“It’s something I always thought about when I came back to Doncaster,” says “The Notorious Aardvark Record Shop” proprietor Simon Saynor. “I thought: ‘Doncaster needs a proper record shop. Why don’t I do it? Every major town has an independent … Continue reading →

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