The Hub Opening Times (Gym, Refectory, etc.)

The Fitness Suite (Gym)

Monday 12:30 - 14:00 16:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 12:30 - 13:30 16:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 12:30 - 13:30 16:00 - 18:00
Thursday 12:30 - 14:00 16:00 - 18:00
Friday 12:30 - 14:15

To book an induction - please visit to gym or call Bez on 01302 553553 and ask for extension 4248.

Refectory

Breakfast 0800 - 1130
Lunch 1140 - 1330
Drinks and Snacks 1330 to 1700

Friday close at 1600
Holidays 0800 - 1500

High Melton opening times (Library, Bar, Refectory, etc.)

Refectory (Restaurant)
8:00am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday

Coffee Bar
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm

Shop
9am - 4pm

LRC (Library)
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 8:00pm
Friday - 8:30am - 4:45pm
Saturday - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
During holidays:
Mon-Thurs - 8:45am - 5:00pm
Friday - 8:45am - 4:45pm



Student Bar
Monday - Friday 12:30pm - 11pm
Saturdays - 7:30pm - 11pm
Sundays - 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Useful Telephone Numbers (including Emergency Numbers)

International Office: 01302 553592 / 01302 553785 / 01302 553593

High Melton Reception: 01302 553773

College Emergency Number

The Hub: 01302 553933

High Melton: 01302 553939

UK Emergency Number: 999 or 112

NHS Direct (health advice over the telephone) 0845 4647

Taxi numbers:
Alpha: 01302 323333
Apple: 01302 342000
Mick's: 01302 820282

Useful links

Train times - for times and prices of train from Doncaster see:

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Young Person's (& Mature Student's) Railcard

http://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/

International Student Card:

http://www.isiccard.com/

Doncaster Rovers (the local football team who play in the Championship) fixtures:

http://www.doncasterroversfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10329,00.html

Doncaster Free Press (the local newspaper) online:

http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/

Jobs in Doncaster

There are several sources where you may be able to find employment whilst you are studying here.

There are usually plenty of vacancies for part-time work in Doncaster town centre, for example: waiter / waitress, cook, bar staff, cleaner, shop assistant, etc. Places to look for these vacancies include:
· the Free Press, published every Thursday and available in all newsagents.
· The Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Jobs & Careers, published weekly on sale in most newsagents
· the Jobcentre on Wood Street in the town centre
· the Jobcentre’s website: http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/.
· You may also find vacancies by looking in the windows of shops and businesses, or just by going in and asking for the manager.
· A number of agencies offer a variety of part time work including the jobs mentioned above and also shift work in factories and warehouses. These agencies include:
o Taskmaster, 3 Trafford Court (01302) 323292
o Stafforce (01302) 342424
o Major (01302) 738288
o Protemp (01302) 816816
o Travail (01302) 363811
o Manpower (01302) 343226
o Primetime (01302) 321159
o First Choice Recruitment (01302) 515000
o Pertemps (01302) 320480, plus there are several others, mostly located in Doncaster town centre. You can find a full list of Employment Agencies in the Yellow Pages.
As always, if you need any assistance, please come and see us in the International Office.

National Insurance numbers
If you need to obtain a National Inusrance (NI) number, call the Jobcentre Plus line on 0845 6000 643

Renting Property in Doncaster

Many students decide to live off-site during their stay in Doncaster. Here is some useful information for students looking for suitable accommodation in Doncaster.

*For information about accommodation in Doncaster College's halls of residence at High Melton, please see the college website at http://www.don.ac.uk/international_students/accommodation.aspx **

Advice on the internet about renting
There may be many concerns or questions that you may have regarding renting a property in the UK. There are several sites that provide useful information for students including:

Student UK Accommodation Guide
This site provides all kinds of information on accommodation for students, including advice on house-hunting, costs, contracts, etc.
http://www.studentuk.com/Advice/accommodation.asp

Sharing
There is a very good website for people wanting to move into shared accommodation – see http://www.easyroommate.com/.

Estate Agents
There are several estate agencies that offer properties to rent. They usually provide a list of available houses and flats. Here are some of the main ones:

Barnsdale Estate Agents, 59a Nether Hall Road, Doncaster DN1 2PG
Tel: (01302) 323453

Highfield Property Management, 1 Windsor Road, Town Moor, Doncaster DN2 5BN
Tel: (01302) 369475

Kerrigans Property Services 79 Nether Hall Road, Doncaster DN1 2QA
Tel: (01302) 323453

Reeds Rains 38 Hallgate, Doncaster DN1 3NR
Tel: (01302) 325115

Specialist Lettings & Management 11a Priory Place Doncaster (01302) 321251

Portfield Gerrard & Wright 27 Hallgate Doncaster (01302) 327341

Newspapers
The main local newspaper in Doncaster is the Free Press, which is published on a Thursday. This contains a property guide which includes a property to rent section.

There are other newspapers with classified sections including renting property such as “Admag” and the “Yeller”. You can find these at most newsagents.

Please remember we are here to help so come and see us in the International Office if you need any more information or assistance.

Visiting Chinese teachers visit Doncaster Mansion House at meet Mayor Winters

Here is a picture of a our recent group of Chinese teachers meeting the Mayor at Doncaster Mansion House in December.

Welcome to the new Doncaster College International Blog

Here you'll find lots of resources and bits of useful information - please e-mail us at international@don.ac.uk with any suggestions or comments that you have.

Thanks,

Ben