DISTRICT NEWS: Ravenfield

CAVALIER FUN DAY: Saturday August 6 sees the annual family fun day at the Cavalier, raising money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The event starts at noon and is on until late into the evening. There will be hot food, stalls and live music. Nic and John are looking for volunteers to help out on the day if you have an hour or two to spare.

PARISH HALL EVENTS: Friday 5: Sewing Club 10am-3pm, indoor bowling 6.30pm-9pm. Saturday 6: Yappy Ever After dog agility, 9am-12pm. Monday 8: Baby group, 9am-2.30pm; book swap library, 2.30-3.30pm; Rotherham Philatelic Society, 7pm-9pm; Tuesday 9: Baby Group, 9am-2.30pm; book swap library 2.30pm-3.30pm; art group, 7pm-9pm; Wednesday: 10am, indoor bowling, 6.30pm-9pm; Thursday 11: Bramley Townswomen’s Guild Craft Group, 1.30-3.30pm. Parish council meeting 6.30pm.

WICKERSLEY AND BRAMLEY LIONS CLUB: The Lions’ 40th fun and sports day is Saturday, August 6 at Sandall Park, Doncaster. The event includes: Five a side football, food, dancers, 20 games for all abilities, disco, and entertainment. For more information tel: 01302 842725 web: www.lionsfunandsports.co.uk

SAFE AND WELL VISITS: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue offer over 65s home safety visits. This can include: Smoke alarms, fire retardant bedding, escape plans, lifestyle advice, referral for energy efficiency reviews and access to benefits, referral for falls prevention and signposting to local services, and referral for advice about crime prevention and cold calling. For more information or to book a visit, call 0114 253 2314. www.syfire.gov.uk/safety-advice/safe-well

DEMENTIA CARE SUPPORT: If a relative, friend or someone you care for is experiencing memory loss, forgetfulness, confusion or other effects of Dementia, then Rotherham Dementia Care Support can help. They offer one to one support to you as a carer, and they hold regular Dementia cafe’s for you and the person you care for to attend and meet others in a similar situation. You can meet professionals and other carers who have first hand experience of caring for those living with dementia to share knowledge and experience. To find out how you can be supported, tel: 01709 910889 web: www.makingspace.co.uk Café dates local to Ravenfield are held at: The Wesley Centre, Blyth Road, Maltby, S66 8JD, August 22, September 26, October 31, November 28 (all Mondays 1.30-3.30pm); Dalton Parish Hall, Doncaster Road, S65 3EW, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15 (all Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm). All the cafes feature a concert by Lost Chord, 2.30pm-3.30pm. You could utilise the Door2Door service to get you there.

ROTHERHAM FEDERATION: Are you a local community group needing support to grow and develop? If so, Roth Fed could be the people to help. They can help you with: your first meeting, pay for room hire, help produce your poster, initial funding for your group insurance, organise police checks, assist with community events, and continued support if required. For more information tel: 01709 368515, web: www.rotherhamfederation.org

LINE DANCING CLASS: I am doing a bit of canvassing around organising a line dancing class on a Thursday at 11.30am at the parish hall. The cost would be £5 per person, and would take place once a month. Is this something you would be interested in? If it is please let me know, as it would need a minimum number of people to attend for it to be viable. A fun and sociable way to keep moving!