WHAT'S ON: Wath and Manvers

FAMILY FUN DAY: As well as being the Queen’s 90th Birthday this year, 2016 is also the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Mothers’ Union by Mary Sumner. To celebrate this milestone here in the Sheffield Diocese, the Wath branch together with all other local branches, are having a “Family Fun Day” on Saturday June 18 in the Garden Room area of Clifton Park between11 am and 3 pm. There will be various stalls; cakes and preserves, children’s toys and books, bric-a-brac, bottle tombola, teddy tombola and a raffle. There will also be specific things for children such as a bouncy castle, face painting and a number of free activities and games, as well as a small area where toddlers and parents can play and relax. Homemade refreshments will be available all day and an Ice Cream van will be on site too. There will also be a programme of entertainment running throughout the day. Please do go along and have fun whilst supporting the work of the Mothers’ Union both here and abroad.

WATH VICTORIA PRIMARY SCHOOL: School will resume on Monday June 13.

RSPB OLD MOOR: for the past five years there has only been one female Bittern on the site, but recently two Bittern nests have been discovered. The Bittern, which is a relative of the Heron, was classed as extinct in the late 19th century, but the RSPB site has been taking part in a nationwide programme to help bring them back from the brink of extinction. The bird is reliant on reedbeds and staff at the site are pleased to see that the conditions they have been providing are exactly the right habitat for them. The reedbed path has been closed to stop any disturbance of their nests but excellent views are possible from viewpoints around the site. If you go along and want to see them, ask staff and volunteers who will be glad to help people spot them. the Old Moor site can be contacted on 01226 751593 or by email [email protected] 

WATHWOOD FARM SHOP: are holding a Garden Fayre on June 11 between noon and 4pm. There will be craft stalls, plants and home made food. Everyone welcome to go along.

WATH TOWN GALA: The Wath Community & Montgomery Hall Partnership are once again organising the Annual Town Gala which be held in Wath Hall grounds on Church on Saturday 9 between 1 and 4pm. There will be a wide variety of stalls and if anyone would like to book a stall please contact Joyce on the number given.The Partnership Events Team have put together a brilliant package for this year’s gala. Throughout the afternoon activities include Local School Choirs, Barnsley Concert Band, Martial Arts Exhibition, Flower Show in Montgomery Hall plus the Kennel Club approved Dog Show. Fairground rides for the tots, ice cream, face painting, children’s games with lovely prizes and of course the popular prize team Tug of War contest. There will also be music and refreshments in St James’ rooms. The Comprehensive School and Dearne Valley College will be helping, there is funding from local councillors and prizes donated by local shops and businesses including Next, Tesco and Capita. For more information please contact Joyce Maleham on 07592033586/01709 513160 — [email protected] or [email protected] or just call in at Montgomery Hall for full details.

DEARNE VALLEY RAMBLERS: On Wednesday June 1, starting at 6:30 pm there will be an easy 4.5 miles circular walk along the canal to Old Denaby nature reserve and village then the River Don to Swinton and back to Mexborough Station via the canal. Please meet at Mexborough railway station, Station Rd, post code - S64 9AQ. All are welcome on walks. Please see website for details at www.ramblers.org.uk/dearne-valley