Ian Byatt is the founder of Breaking Beats, which provides diversionary activities to help young people overcome their personal barriers, using Hip Hop music and arts activities as a vehicle for change. Breaking Beats began life in 2014, but my experience of working within the community begins at Rhythm Nation Records from around 1995. Things …
As part of The Doncaster Effect project, we speak to Rita Shore. Rita has been actively involved with Doncaster’s community for many years as a devoted teacher. She is an emerging artist at the age of 73 and is proud to be dedicating her time to making art and supporting others. I’m a Doncaster lass, …
Thomas Irwin is 19 lives in Tickhill, he is an aspiring House producer, who has played piano since being a small child. He is planning to study music at Point Blank in London in 2020. “Lockdown has given me opportunities I previously wouldn’t have. Being sent home from university in Lincoln early allowed me to …
Amy Frost is a creative fine art graduate, who recently completed here BA Bath University. Here she talks about life in Doncaster during Lockdown. “I’m Gonna Take each Day as it comes and be happy. I can’t remember when this photo was taken exactly but I know it was in between studies. I can remember …
Hannah Shekle is a creative entrepreneur and business owner behind the loved local independent business Dreambakes. “When I was younger, I wanted to live anywhere but Doncaster. However, now I’ve moved back and started my business, I can see how many assets and great things are in Doncaster and nearby. I like to get involved …