WHAT'S ON: Wickersley and Listerdale

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KIVETON PARK INDEPENDENT ADVICE CENTRE: A drop-in session, with no appointment necessary, will be held on Tuesday 4-6pm at Wickersley Library. To contact (office hours) 01909 773966.

SURGERY TIMES: Cllr John Turner, who represents the Hellaby ward on Rotherham Council, holds a surgery at Wickersley Library and Community Centre, Bawtry Road, on the first Tuesday of each month 5.30-6.30pm.

COUNCILLOR SURGERY TIMES: The three ward councillors for the Wickersley ward – Sue Ellis, Emma Hoddinott and Chris Read – normally hold four local advice surgeries each month. These are private meetings between councillors and local residents. First Saturday of month 10-11am at Wickersley Library and Community Centre, second Friday of month 6-7pm at Bramley Parish Hall, third Tuesday of month 9.30-10.30am at Mark Grove Community Centre, fourth Monday of month 6-7pm at Sunnyside Community Centre. www.wickersleyward.org.uk

FLOWER DESIGN: A new course in floral design will run on April 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Wickersley Community Centre and costs £30. Places can be booked by sending a £30 cheque made payable to Barbara Coe-Colley at 165 Swinston Hill Road, Dinnington S25 2RY. The price does not include flowers and materials. https://www.facebook.com/Smart-Flowers-Dinnington-Sheffield-488210167940719/.

WICKERSLEY CI BOWLING CLUB: The first club competition will be for the Mulroy Trophy on April 17 10am. This is a mixed doubles competition and anyone wishing to enter can do so by completing the entry form at the green or ringing secretary John Fisher on 01709 547886.

WICKERSLEY PROBUS CLUB: Members and a visitor from the USA met at the Barn. Chairman John Wistow extended best wishes to Glyn Williams and his wife Heather on their wedding anniversary. Congratulations were given to Don Siddons on his 25 years of service to the club and the fact that he is now the longest-serving member. The speaker was Steve Drinkall on Highland Oddysey.

ST ALBAN’S CHURCH: The charity spring fair was well supported, and donations will be made to Yorkshire Air Ambulance and other St Alban’s charities from the proceeds.On Palm Sunday (March 20) there was a special service 6pm entitled The Lamb of God. On Maundy Thursday (March 24) there will be two Communion services 10am and 7.30pm. On Good Friday (March 25) there will be a family service in church 10am, followed by the Walk of Witness through the village 11am and an open-air service at the cross by Wickersley Methodist Church 11.45am. There will also be a Meditation at the Cross service in St Alban’s Church 2.30pm.

WICKERSLEY METHODIST WIVES GROUP: The group met on March 7. Pat McLaughlin spoke on the life of Jesus through stained glass windows in South Yorkshire churches. A raffle was held.