Doncaster Minster

Floodlighting the Minster
Thank you to Muriel Elsey and family who have sponsored the floodlights for the week beginning the 1st February. This is in memory of David Elsey who died on 1st February 2012.
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

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Thank you to Karen, John and Abbey for sponsoring the floodlights on Saturday 10th January on what would have been Sheila Irvine’s birthday.
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Thank you to Sharon, Sandra and Beverley and all the family who have sponsored the floodlights on Friday 9th January, for Bonnie Moore’s 90th birthday.
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Floodlighting at Doncaster Minster
Thank you to Elease Tucker for sponsoring the floodlights on the Thursday 1st January in loving memory of her grandmother, Mrs Violet Radcliffe, who would have been 103.
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

A night time view of the West end of Doncaster Minster bathed in the soft glow of the floodlights.

Floodlighting at Doncaster Minster
Thank you to Karen and David Joyce for sponsoring the floodlights on December 28th as they celebrate Christmas with their granddaughters, Millie and Summer.
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Floodlighting at Doncaster Minster
Thank you to Lesley Fitzharris who has sponsored the floodlights for a week over the Christmas period to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a healthy and joyful 2026.
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Thank you Andrew Whittaker & family who have sponsored the floodlights on 24th December in memory of their parents, Laurence and Wendy, who used to love attending the Nine Lessons & Carols at Doncaster Minster.
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Night time view of Doncaster Minster bathed in the floodlighting scheme.

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Doncaster Funerals Ltd who have sponsored the floodlights this week in remembrance of the families and loved ones of Doncaster who they have had the privilege to support.
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

View of the West end of Doncaster Minster by night, bathed in the floodlighting scheme.

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to the City Council’s Children, Young People and Families Directorate who have sponsored the floodlights for the coming week to support Care Leavers Month. #SupportCareLeavers
To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

A night time image of Doncaster, viewed from the West end, illuminated by the floodlighting.

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Sally, Simon and David Mabon for sponsoring the floodlights, the week beginning November 16th, to remember George a much loved husband, father, granddad and father-in-law. To support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

The Minster will be closed Monday 10th – Wednesday 12th November for the installation of the Doncaster Festival of Light exhibit in the Minster.
For details of the Festival of Light and to book go to www.rightupourstreet.org.uk/dfol-2025

A view of the West end of Doncaster Minster at night, glowing in the floodlights.

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to David & Amy Sanderson for sponsoring the floodlights from October 30th in memory of David’s late mother, Mary Stubbs & of Amy’s mother who died this week in China. If you wish to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Jonathan and Kate Bailey who have sponsored the floodlights on the 27th and 28th October to celebrate Jonathan’s father, Richard Bailey’s, 80th birthday.
If you would like to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Floodlit image of Doncaster Minster rom the West end.

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Sarah Walker who has sponsored the floodlights on Saturday 25th October to celebrate her 40th birthday.
If you would like to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Serena Jenkins who has sponsored the floodlights on Wednesday 22nd October in memory of her son, Chester, on what would have been, his 7th birthday.
If you would like to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Sue Chesson who has sponsored the floodlights for this week. This is in memory of her husband, Peter, whose birthday would have been on the 19th September.
If you would like to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Sarah Mudd who has sponsored the floodlights in memory of her Nana, Nora Wainwright. Nora, who passed away in 2021, would have been 101 this year.
If you would like to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Lesley Fitzharris who has sponsored the floodlights for the week commencing 16th August in memory of her husband, Bob.
If you would like to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

The national two-minute silence will be marked in Doncaster Minster at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Take time out from your busy day to honour and remember those who fought and died during the Second World War in the Far East.

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Leanne Mclelland who has sponsored the floodlights on Thursday 10th July in memory of her mother, Carol Anne Clarke who died on that date 15 years ago.
If you would like to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Karen Joyce who has sponsored the floodlights @DonMinster on Tuesday 1st July to celebrate her husband, David’s, 80th birthday.
If you would like to support the floodlighting please go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Meet the next Bishop of Doncaster, Revd Leah Vasey-Saunders!

#LightsforChrist #faith #Doncaster #Sheffield #ChurchofEngland

We were delighted to host part of the announcement process for the new Bishop of Doncaster at Doncaster Minster on 29th May 2025.
We welcomed the Revd Leah Vasey-Saunders as the Bishop Elect of Doncaster, who will take up her post later in the year.
The Minster community welcomes and granulates her.

Lighting Up the Minster
Thank you to Karen and David Joyce have sponsored the floodlights on Monday 19th May to celebrate the 10th birthday of their grandson, Ben.
To Sponsor go to: doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Thank you to Andy, Claire and Leo Peace who have sponsored the Minster floodlights on Tuesday 22ndApril. This is in loving memory of Harry George Peace on his 18th birthday.
To Sponsor go to: doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

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Thank you Toni Illman & the McCaughran family, who have sponsored the floodlights on Friday 28th March. This is in memory of Edith McCaughran on her 77th birthday & her twin sister Maud. To Sponsor go to: Public Notices www.doncasterminster.co.uk

Thank you to Elease Tucker who has sponsored the floodlights on Monday 17th March, in loving memory of Neville Lester Tucker, on the 4th anniversary of his passing. A beloved son, brother and father. Forever missed and always remembered.
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Thank you to Karen and David Joyce who have sponsored the floodlights. This is to celebrate the birthday of their granddaughter, Hattie, who was 12 years old during the week.
To Sponsor go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public-notices

Thank you to Andrew Richardson and all the Richardson family who have sponsored the floodlights on the Thursday 27th February. This is in memory of his mother, Jane Richardson, whose birthday would have been on that day.
To Sponsor go to: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...

Thank you to Victoria Swiffen, who has sponsored the floodlights on Saturday 8th February. "This is in memory of Denny Swiffen who would have been 80 on that day. A missed and dearly loved husband, dad, grandad, brother, uncle and friend."
Sponsor at: www.doncasterminster.co.uk/about/public...