Sprotbrough community guide
The village of Sprotbrough in Doncaster is one of the finest examples of a Yorkshire village. From its awe inspiring Gorge to its idylic riverside setting, Sprotbrough is a beautiful place to visit. The Old residential Village of Sprotbrough is home to St Mary’s Parish Church, dating back to 1176. It is believed that the name Sprotbrough originates from a mix of English and Scandinavian names, with "Sprotte" being a shoot and "Brough" being Scandinavian for a defensible place. Second World War hero Sir Douglas Bader grew up at the parsonage in the village when his father was Rector of St Mary's. The Old Rectory is currently a conference centre and bears a plaque commemorating Bader's residence. Sir Walter Scott completed Ivanhoe in the village, which is remembered in the name of the village's pub and a small housing estate off Sprotbrough Road.
General
| Doncaster Council | 01302 734 444 |
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| Doncaster Tax Office | 0845 366 7802 |
| Sprotbrough Post Office | 01302 853 187 |
| Robin Hood Airport | 01302 801 010 |
Community
| Sprotbrough and Cusworth Parish Council | 01302 788 093 |
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| Safer Neighbourhood Team, Edlington | 01302 385 488 |
| Sprotbrough Children Services | 01302 786 457 |
| Doncaster Childrens Information Service | 0800 138 4568 |
| Goldsmith Centre | 01302 788 093 |
| South Yorkshire Fire Service | 01142 727 202 |
| South Yorkshire Police | 01142 202 020 |
Education
| Copley Junior School | 01302 856 445 |
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| Orchard Infant School | 01302 853 655 |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | 01302 782 421 |
| Ridgewood School | 01302 783 939 |
| Doncaster Council, Education | 01302 737 222 |
| Doncaster Mobile Library | 01302 873 456 |
| Sprotbrough Library | 01302 782 436 |
| Doncaster Central Library | 01302 734 305 |
Leisure
| Adwick Leisure Centre | 01302 721 447 |
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| My Vue Cinema | 08712 240 240 |
| The Dome Leisure Centre | 01302 370 777 |
Medical
| AKS, High Melton Ltd | 01709 583 121 |
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| Doncaster Royal Infirmary | 01302 366 666 |
| NHS Direct | 0845 4647 |
| Wheldricks Pharmacy | 01302 369 699 |
| Sprotbrough Village Pharmacy | 01302 855 622 |
Advice
| Citizens Advice Bureaux, advice line | 01302 735 225 |
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| Electricity Emergencies | 0800 375 675 |
| Transco, gas leeks | 0800 111 999 |
Care in the Community
| Age Concern | 0800 009 966 |
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| Childline | 0800 1111 |
| NSPCC | 0808 800 5000 |
| RSPCA | 0870 555 5999 |
