WHAT'S ON: Bramley

BRAMLEY TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD: Bramley Guild and the committee held their February meetings. At the Guild meeting, members were reminded of the forthcoming outings and the Federation Lunch at the Carlton Park Hotel in April.  Members have been invited to participate in the inter-guild quiz hosted by Swinton-Fitzwilliam Guild on March 22 and members were asked to consider joining the team.  Members were asked to suggest a charity which could be adopted for the Federation during the 2016/17 year to be put to the Federation Committee for their consideration.  Being the end of the financial year, a representative from the chosen charities was invited to receive a cheque on behalf of the Guild members. Rev Jane Sharpe and Forster from Assistance Dogs were presented with a cheque for £470. A second cheque for the same amount was presented to Mr Julyan for Rotherham Guide Dogs.  The Guild charities for 2016/17 will be Riding for the Disabled and Safe@Last. It was agreed that because of the Guild’s sound financial situation monies from the raffle as well as the sales table could be donated to the charity and this situation would be reviewed each year. At the committee meeting it was announced that Mrs Olive Hardy, a past secretary and chairman of both Rawmarsh Guild and the Federation, had died.  The chairman confirmed that all menus had been received back for the Annual Lunch, so final arrangements could now be made. The Arts and Crafts group continues to meet at Ravenfield Village Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of each month and, although it is a Townswomen-run event, non-members are welcome to attend, fee £1 per session and some craft materials are available 1.30-3.30pm. The secretary confirmed the speaker programme was almost complete. Discussions were held regarding the Guild birthday party in June and ideas for incorporating this in with a celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday. The next meeting is on March 3 10.30am in Bramley Village Hall.

SURGERY TIMES: Cllr John Turner, who represents the Hellaby ward on Rotherham Council, holds a surgery at Bramley Community Hall, Cross Street, on the third 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.