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Doncaster Local Medical Committee Ltd
Oakwood Surgery, Masham Road, Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6BU
Tel: 01302 320010. Fax: 01302 371804
Chair Dr P Wilson │ Secretary Dr D Eggitt
Lay Secretary Jane Torn – office@doncasterlmc.co.uk www.doncasterlmc.co.uk
UPDATE DECEMBER 2014
Contents
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1) Five Year Forward View…………………………………………………………………1
2) Care Quality Commission………………...…………………………………………….2
3) NHS Property Services Lease……….…………………………………………………2
4) GP Systems of Choice……………..…………………………………………………...3
5) Sessional GPs e newsletter and revalidation survey…………………..………….3
6) Armed Forces Covernent…………………….…………………………………………3
7) Extension to enhanced service for MenC Freshers vaccination
programme…………………………………………………………………………….….4
8) Are you receiving the fortnightly email newsletter from Chaand Nagpaul?.....4
9) Job Vacancies ……………………………………….……..………………...………....5
10) Welcome & Goodbyes………………………..……………………………………….17
Five Year Forward View
The 'NHS Five Year Forward View' was published on 23 October. The full report can be accessed on the NHS
England website and you can read the BMA's public and media response in the BMA press release on the BMA
website.
The document is important to read and understand as it describes many opportunities for the direction of travel of
General Practice for the future, including some far-reaching proposals for new models of care.
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Care Quality Commission
The GPC remains concerned about a number of issues that have arisen following the introduction of the CQC's
new inspection regime in October. In particular they will be seeking clarity on patient confidentiality, the naming
and shaming of GPs and their practices in CQC press releases, the introduction of ratings for practices and the
use of 'intelligent monitoring' to band practices prior to inspection.
The particular concern about intelligent monitoring was prompted by the announcement that the CQC would be,
for the first time, publishing information on every general practice in England as a way of deciding which surgeries
it will inspect and on what it will focus.
This so called 'intelligent monitoring' of general practices is made up of 38 indicators, including:
• Quality and Outcomes Framework
• GP patient survey
• electronic prescribing analysis and costs
• hospital episode statistics
• information centre indicator portal
• NHS comparators.
In theory it will allow the CQC to prioritise its inspections under the new regime, which began last month.
The GPC strongly opposed the publication of the data, as the CQC can only judge the quality of care within a
service once it has carried out an inspection. The GPC made strong representations prior to publication and as a
result, a health warning was included when the data appeared on the CQC website. The GPC also made it clear
in the extensive media coverage that it attracted that GP practices are trying hard to continue to deliver high quality
care to their patients despite increased workload pressure that is not being matched by the necessary increase in
GPs or funding. This task is only made harder with the CQC's focus on targets. The publication of 38 more targets
by which practices will be judged just adds to the growing burden and bureaucracy on practices, and could further
undermine hardworking GPs' morale.
This data was published with no context about GP practices before inspections and it is likely to confuse and
mislead patients. It will not give an accurate picture of how GP services are operating. The information does not
take into account the differing circumstances in which GP practices operate, including levels of deprivation in the
community to which they deliver care or the state of their facilities.
Doncaster LMC are currently working with NHS Doncaster CCG to produce a seminar on the new CQC
inspection regimes.
NHS Property Services Lease: update for all LMCs and practices
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is circulating a lease that is being framed a 'standard lease' which it is saying
has the backing of the BMA. Although the GPC has had a number of discussions with NHSPS about developing
a standard lease, the GPC has not agreed to standard lease nor endorsed one. Doncaster LMC advises all
practices in NHSPS properties that they should under no circumstances sign any current standard lease or other
document from NHSPS without receiving full legal advice in order to understand the consequences of signing the
lease. To help explain some of the risks of the lease the GPC has partnered with BMA Law to put together a short
guidance note about leases. This note will be published on their website shortly. The note provides an outline of
the headline issues and key provisions arising from the draft lease. It covers:
• break clauses
• rent reviews • relocation
• repairing obligations
• sharing occupation
• alterations
• security of tenure.
Doncaster LMC advice to all practices if they are asked to sign or agree a lease would be that they inform
Doncaster LMC and seek independent legal advice on the document.
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GP Systems of Choice
The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has announced that agreements have now been signed
with 30 suppliers to enter into the new GP Systems of Choice (GPSoC) framework, to provide Additional GP IT
Services. This will enable practices and CCGs to procure additional software, hardware and professional services.
A link to the HSCIC's bulletin is available on the HSCIC website and a summary of the products and services each
supplier intends to provide is available on the HSCIC website.
Sessional GPs e-newsletter and revalidation survey
The BMA have created a new sessional GPs e-newsletter which was sent out last week and will from now on be
distributed on a monthly basis. The first newsletter focuses on the implications of the 15/16 GP contract
agreement for sessional GPs, a survey on sessional GP experiences of appraisal and revalidation and some
guidance on the relationship between sessional GPs and LMCs.
The newsletter is available on the BMA website. The link to the revalidation survey is available here online.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant is regarded as the ‘contract’ between the population of the UK, the Government and
all those who serve or have served in the UK armed forces and their families. The Covenant notes that the armed
forces fulfil a responsibility on behalf of the population and the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms,
facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital
role in supporting the operational effectiveness of the armed forces. In return, the Covenant states that the whole
nation has a moral obligation to the members of the armed forces together with their families.
Those who serve in the armed forces, whether regular or reserve, those who have served in the past, and their
families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial
services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as
the injured and the bereaved.
Veterans should receive priority treatment where it relates to a condition which results from their service in the
armed forces, subject to clinical need. Those injured in service, whether physically or mentally, should be cared
for in a way which reflects the nation’s moral obligation to them whilst respecting the individual’s wishes. For those
with concerns about their mental health, where symptoms may not present for some time after leaving service,
the ambition is that they should be able to access services with health professionals who have an understanding
of armed forces culture.
For GPs, asking, READ coding and recording if patients have served in the armed forces, or are part of the wider
armed forces community (family, reservist, etc.) will help their patients get better access to the full breadth of NHS
services; including some that are specifically focussed on this cohort (e.g. the Reserves Medical Assessment
Programme). It may give access to specific veteran-focused funding (eg prosthetics or mental health) and further
charitable services (eg mental health). This knowledge will also enable GPs to access their prior medical records;
a précis of which should be provided by the new veteran on leaving their respective service and registering with
an NHS GP. The registration and recording helps the referral process, as well as the commissioning and planning
of appropriate services.
For clinical commissioning groups, the main responsibility is for the healthcare of the veteran population and nonmobilised reservists, and potentially for the families of those serving. In some parts of the country, where there
are higher levels of veterans, CCGs have a lead GP for this area of work and find this a useful contribution to
enabling the commissioning process. All CCGs are urged to ask themselves the question about the care for
veterans, and particularly to help with ensuring that GPs are aware of the potential to access some of these
bespoke services.
Extension to enhanced service for MenC Freshers vaccination programme
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The enhanced service for the MenC Freshers vaccination programme is extended until March 2015 due to
reported outbreaks. Area teams will be informing all practices of the extension shortly. Participating practices can
continue to vaccinate patients. Practices who have not signed up must be offered the opportunity to do so. More
information can be found online.
Are you receiving the fortnightly email newsletter from Chaand Nagpaul?
Every two weeks the BMA distributes an email newsletter from Chaand Nagpaul, Chair of the General
Practitioners Committee, to all GPs for whom they have email addresses, irrespective of whether or not they are
BMA members.
If you aren’t receiving Chaand’s newsletter direct from the BMA:
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BMA members please check your email details through the BMA website bma.org.uk and update if
necessary; if you haven’t already done so, you will need to register to set up a web account
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Non-members with web accounts can also update via the website. Other non-members should send
their email details to membership@bma.org.uk quoting their GMC number
If you are experiencing problems with updating your details, please email membership@bma.org.uk
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JOB VACANCIES
Our monthly Update is sent to all LMCS in the SY area. We will be happy to advertise your GP/Practice
vacancies
The Nayar Practice
Salaried GP position
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic salaried GP to join our team, to work 5
sessions per week in our new purpose built premises from April 2015
Salary dependent upon experience
We are a friendly, progressive, high achieving team, dedicated to providing the
best quality of care to our patients.
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GMS with approx 4,300 patients
Emis Web
Excellent QOF achievers with wide LES/DES involvement
Involved in Practiced Based Commissioning
Minor ops and Nexplanon fitting
Enquiries and applications (letter and CV)
Please contact Jackie Harper (Practice Manager)
The Nayar Practice, The Martinwells Centre, Edlington, Doncaster DN12 1JD.
01709 444044. Jacqueline.harper@nhs.net
Closing date January 2nd 2015
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Healthcare Assistant
THE ROSSINGTON PRACTICE
Surgery hours are 8.00 – 6.00 Monday – Friday, shifts could vary between those hours.
Starting rate: Dependant on experience
A vacancy has become available and we are now looking to recruit an additional Health Care
Assistant to work approximately 20 hours per week (plus holiday cover).
A key member of the team, the HCA will manage a caseload, dealing with a wide range of
presenting healthcare problems and needs and will require skills and experience in
phlebotomy, blood pressure taking, ECG, spirometry and wound care. Ideally the successful
candidate would also be experienced in vaccinations and have an interest in minor surgery.
Applications in writing with CV and covering letter to:
Mrs S Ridley
The Rossington Practice
Grange Lane
Rossington
Doncaster
DN11 0LP
Or email:
sheree.ridley@gp-c86015.nhs.uk
Closing Date: 19th December 2014
Interview Date: Early January 2015
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THE ROSSINGTON PRACTICE
Receptionist
Surgery hours are 8.00 – 6.00 Monday – Friday, shifts could vary between those hours.
Starting rate: £7.00
We are a friendly GP surgery with a vacancy for a permanent full-time receptionist.
Previous reception experience essential preferably within a surgery environment.
Duties include answering the telephone, making appointments and dealing with general
queries. Successful applicants will need to have excellent communication skills both written &
verbal, good keyboard skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
Applications in writing with CV and covering letter to:
Mrs S Ridley
The Rossington Practice
Grange Lane
Rossington
Doncaster
DN11 0LP
Or email:
sheree.ridley@gp-c86015.nhs.uk
Closing Date: 19th December 2014
Interview Date: Early January 2015
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GP Vacancy at The Edlington Practice
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Partnership offered after 12 months’ mutual assessment period
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Full-time preferred (part-time considered)
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Excellent, modern facilities
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4,500 patients
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EMIS WEB
We are looking to replace a partner retiring after more than 40 years’ service. There are opportunities
to develop the practice along with our 2 full-time GPs and support team of 3 practice nurses and a
healthcare assistant.
For informal enquiries please contact either Partner – by telephone on 01709 444001 or email :
Dr Jadhav (prakash.jadhav@gp-c86026.nhs.uk) or
Dr Patil (banu.patil@gp-c86026.nhs.uk)
To apply please forward your CV to
Dr Patil at the
Martinwells Centre,
Thompson Avenue,
Edlington,
DN12 1JD
or email as above.
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DUNSVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE
SALARIED GP VACANCY
4/6 SESSIONS PER WEEK – WORKING MONDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Dunsville is a small, quiet but developing village five miles from Doncaster; it is situated on the southernmost
edge of historic Hatfield Chase. The Medical Centre was opened in 1988 and has had significant
extensions/improvements to the original structure in the past years. Most of the surrounding villages were built
around the mining industry although many of the mines have now closed.
The surgery serves a semi-rural population from all social classes in Dunsville, Hatfield, Dunscroft, Stainforth,
Hatfield Woodhouse, Edenthorpe, with some areas of Thorne, Barnby Dun, Armthorpe, Kirk Sandall and
Lindholme.
Dunsville Medical Centre is an enthusiastic and innovative practice with a list size of 5150 patients and growing
every year. We are seeking a salaried GP with a view to a Partnership, working up to 4/6 sessions per week to
join 3 existing partners, Drs Jackson, Mohan and Gibson who all have various special interests. The post is
particularly suitable for those who aspire to be a GP Trainer; the practice has been a training practice since
2002.
We are a friendly, supportive, forward thinking team aiming to provide high quality patient care together with an
emphasis on continuing professional development.
PMS practice
High QOF achiever
NO OOH or extended access
Wide range of DES & LES involvement
Training practice – GP Trainees, F2 Trainees and Medical Students
TPP SystmOne
Data and Paper light accreditation
Enhanced CRB required
For further information about the practice please view our website:
www.dunsvillemedical.co.uk
Informal enquiries/chats/visits welcome to:
Dr Julia Jackson – Julia.jackson@nhs.net
Dr Chhitij Mohan – Chhitij.Mohan@gp-c86611.nhs.uk
Dr David Gibson – David.Gibson@gp-c86611.nhs.uk
Joan Wright - Practice Manager - Joan.Wright@gp-c86611.nhs.uk
Dunsville Medical Centre
126/128 High Street
Dunsville
Doncaster DN7 4BY
Tel: 01302 890108
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Barnburgh Surgery
SALARIED GP VACANCY
5 SESSIONS PER WEEK – WORKING TUESDAY MORNING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Barnburgh is a small, semi-rural village seven miles outside of Doncaster. The surgery is based behind the
historic Cat & Man Church within a friendly village community. The practice converted a retired Church building
in 1997 and has completed many extensions/improvements to the original structure in the past years. Most of
the surrounding villages were built around the mining industry although many of the mines have now closed.
The surgery serves a semi-rural population from a wide village network covering neighbouring villages such as
Harlington, Sprotbrough, Hooton Pagnall, Mexborough, Cusworth, Goldthorpe, Swinton, Wath, Thurnscoe,
Adwick upon Dearne, High Melton and Bolton upon Dearne
Barnburgh Surgery is an enthusiastic and innovative practice with a list size of 2500 patients which continues to
grow every year. We are seeking a motivated salaried GP with a view to a Partnership, working up to 5 sessions
per week to join our existing GP Dr Wagstaff who has recently joined Doncaster Commissioning Consortia
Group as a member of the board
We are a friendly, supportive, forward thinking team aiming to provide high quality patient care together with an
emphasis on continuing professional development.
PMS practice
High QOF achiever
NO OOH
Wide range of DES & LES involvement
Training practice –Medical Students
TPP SystmOne
Data and Paper light accreditation
Enhanced CRB required
For further information about the practice please view our website:
www.barnburghsurgery.nhs.uk
Informal enquiries/chats/visits welcome to:
Dr K Wagstaff – karen.wagstaff@gp-c86606.nhs.uk
Mrs D Hammond-Race - Practice Manager – dawn.hammond-race@gp-c86606.nhs.uk
Barnburgh Surgery
Fox Lane Barnburgh
Doncaster South Yorkshire
DN5 7ET 01709 882032
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Northfield Surgery, Thorne near Doncaster.
2 full time Partners or salaried GPs (8 sessions, less sessions negotiable)
We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking and committed GPs to join our friendly
team.
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Modern web-based EMIS IT system
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Practice population 10,800
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Continue to achieve high QOF targets
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LIFT premises with modern and excellent facilities
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Higher than average earnings
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30 days or 6 weeks annual holiday plus Bank Holidays
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Supported by excellent nursing team
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Mentorship and excellent administrative support
Whatever your ambitions or goals are we can offer you a range of flexible opportunities.
You may be
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an experienced GP looking to reduce sessions
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returning to work in the UK from abroad
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a current partner looking for a change
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a newly qualified GP looking for a future
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Njoku
By email: e.njoku@nhs.net or by telephone 01405 812121. Applications by email to: angie.marriot@gpc86018.nhs.uk. Applications in writing to: Acting HR Manager, Ms Angie Marriott
Northfield Surgery
The Vermuyden Centre
Fieldside
Thorne
Doncaster DN8 4BQ
Tel. 01405 812121
Closing date: 16.12.14
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Northfield Surgery, Thorne near Doncaster.
We are looking for a full-time Practice Manager for our GMS Practice and to provide strategic advice to the
Partnership. The appointed candidate will be appropriately qualified with a strong financial and IT background as
well as human resources skills, plus good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. A healthcare
background is desirable but not essential.
Salary is negotiable based upon qualifications and experience.
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The practice population is 10,800
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LIFT premises with excellent and modern facilities
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EMIS web
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NHS Pension
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Excellent administrative support: 2 Reception Supervisors, 2 Secretaries, Human Resource Adviser,
Partners and other Administrative Staff
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IT Data Input Officer (to be appointed)
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The Practice will support the appointed Manager in undertaking training courses if needed to acquire
more skills for the job.
For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Njoku By email: e.njoku@nhs.net or by telephone
01405 812121
Please send a CV with a covering letter.
Applications by email to: e.njoku@nhs.net.
Applications in writing to: Dr E Njoku
Northfield Surgery
The Vermuyden Centre
Fieldside
Thorne
Doncaster DN8 4BQ
Closing date: 16.12.14
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MOUNT GROUP PRACTICE
54 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2JP
Friendly, forward thinking 6 partner practice requires a Salaried GP, with a view
to Partnership due to retirement.
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Full-time position
Fully computerised using SystmOne.
Providers of high quality care to approximately 12,650 patients.
Split between two well equipped owned premises.
High QOF achievers
Experienced, dedicated support staff including a Nurse Practitioner and a well
advanced Nurse Triage system.
 35 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata).
 Protected time for training purposes.
 Well established, high earning Practice.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Mrs J McBride
The Mount Group Practice
54 Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN1 2JP
Tel (01302) 361222 / 303431
e-mail address: joannemcbride@gp-C86011.nhs.uk
Closing date: 17th January 2015
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Salaried GP Vacancy
Located in the compact seaside town of Redcar, we are a traditional GP Practice partnership
with a progressive ethos. The partnership consists of three GP’s and a Management Partner.
We are a teaching Practice and are well supported by an extensive team (which includes
Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare Assistant, Phlebotomist, Administration &
Clerical staff, Patient Participation Group and even a Practice volunteer). We have new
purpose built premises within Redcar Primary Care Hospital and so our GP beds,
Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Radiology, Endoscopy, Audiology, Minor injuries and
X-Ray facilities are on-site. Our new building offers excellent facilities and ample free parking.
We are seeking a Salaried GP for six to eight sessions/week. Whilst we advocate a work/life
balance for all our staff, we are seeking a team player with a flexible and committed attitude
to work. The candidate will also share our desire to foster excellent relationships with patients
and to strive for high standards in clinical care.
Applicants should submit a CV to the address below.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Julia Speight, Management Partner (T: 01642 475157; E: julia.speight@nhs.net).
The Green House Surgery
Redcar Primary Care Hospital, West Dyke Road, Redcar. TS10 4NW.
www.thegreenhousesurgery.co.uk
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Welcome to:
Dr Cayeteno Rebora has joined Consibrough Group Practice as a full time partner.
Dr Daniel Wade has joined Thorne Moor Medical Practice.
Dr Lakshmi Screemathy has joined Mexborough Health Centre.
Goodbye to:
Dr James Prestwich Nelson who has retired from the medical performers list.
Dr Rukjsana Zia has left West End Clinic, Rossington.
Dr Sara Farmer has resigned from the Heathfield Centre, Hatfield.
Amendment
The November Update said that Dr Gary Dempsey had left Askern Medical Practice. He has in fact
recently left the Lakeside practice in Askern. Apologies for the error.
A MONTHLY REMINDER TO ALL GPS THAT THE LMC OFFICERS ARE WILLING AND
ABLE TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND SUPPORT (TOGETHER WITH REPRESENTATION, IF
REQUIRED), TO ANY GP WHO MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF A COMPLAINT.
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All GPs on Doncaster Performers List (and medical students) are welcome to attend any
LMC meeting as an observer. Please let the office know if you plan to attend.
Next meeting Monday 5th January at 7.30 pm at Doncaster Golf Club, 278 Bawtry Road,
Doncaster DN4 7NY
Please send any items for inclusion in the next Update to Jane at the LMC office,
office@doncasterlmc.co.uk tel 01302 320010, fax 01302 371804
THE LMC WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW
YEAR.