The Don turns one!
One year, 44K+ followers and a whole lot of Doncaster pride. The Don is celebrating its first birthday, and it’s all thanks to you.
Pop the confetti. The Don is officially one year old.
A year ago we set out with one simple idea: show Doncaster at its best. The people, the businesses, the events and the stories that make Donny ours. Twelve months later, the response has blown us away.
Our first year in numbers
- 44K+ people now follow The Don across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
- 40+ positive Doncaster stories published on our site.
- 389,569 views across just four videos for the 250th Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse.
- Street interviews, awards nights, racedays and fight nights, all filmed with presenter Harry Rigg.
Backed by Doncaster businesses
None of this happens without the businesses who believe in what we’re doing. A massive thank you to our headline sponsor Motorflog, our first-ever sponsor Steak Bite, and Automated Analytics, ReFood, Doncaster Rovers and Padel Master.
We’ve also launched the Don Card, giving locals discounts at independent spots across the city, so more money stays in Donny.
What’s next?
We’re only just getting started. Our Christmas party is coming in December and the January Padel Slam follows in the new year. Dates are being locked in now, so register your interest to hear first.
"I never thought we would have achieved what we have in just one year" - Jordan Smith.
To everyone who’s watched, shared, commented, sent us a story or stopped us in the street to say hello: thank you. Here’s to year two.
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