The Maurice Dobson Heritage & Amenity Centre.

This new Centre has been created in the property at Number 2, Vicar Road, Darfield. Restoration work commenced on February 21st. 2000 to create the following amenities for the residents of the village and for visitors.

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The late Maurice Dobson - a photograph taken about 1950 - donor of the premises that have become

The Maurice Dobson Heritage & Amenity Centre.

  A museum displaying some of the antiques bequeathed by the late Maurice  

    Dobson, (previous owner of the property), and artefacts in two rooms that are illustrative of

    Darfield's rich heritage. Guides are available and the facilities are suitable for parties from

    schools; groups of older persons or individuals exploring the local area.

         

  An outlet that displays and sells a variety of craft items created locally by 

    craftspeople of all ages. These include work in ceramics; wood; cross-stitch; paper; resin; all

    manner of art media; etc. There are also leaflets of local walks & attractions; postcards and the

    usual variety of small items.

 

    A cafe-gallery where visitors after viewing the museum may refresh themselves

    with a drink and home made produce whilst viewing paintings from local artists, (usually for 

    sale). The display is changed monthly. This area is also available for hire by small groups

    wanting a pleasant small meeting place equipped with all facilities. It is very comforably

    furnished with chairs and tables and the kitchen is well equipped.

 

    A meeting place where small groups can meet comfortably, these already

    include; The Darfield Pergamano Group; The Darfield Hookers and Prodders Group; The Low

    Valley Art Workshop and the Darfield Womens Institute. The Darfield Ward Councillors hold

    their monthly surgeries here. 

 

    The meeting place has been used in the past by, Sheffield University; Darfield Craft Class; The

    Workers Educational Association and Doncaster Motor Group.

    We look forward to other groups using the facility in the future.

    

  A partially covered, stone-flagged patio area suitable for sales of work; displays; small scale

    concerts etc. is at the rear of the Museum. This also is the home for larger artefacts that we have

    collected