By Andrew Mosley on Wed 08 Jul 2020
Rosie Swale-Pope is no stranger to a challenge. In her latest adventure, the 73-year-old, who ran round the world, was heading from the UK to Kathmandu to raise money for the PHASE Worldwide charity’s work in Nepal when she was stopped in her tracks by lockdown. Advertiser editor ANDREW MOSLEY spoke to her and discovered her affection for Rotherham
By Michael Upton on Fri 15 May 2020
A DETERMINED 18-month-old girl has emerged as an unofficial mascot of the Rotherham Virtual 10k.
By Adele Forrest on Wed 26 Feb 2020
ENTRIES to the third annual Rotherham 10K are now up and running — and people of all abilities are being urged to get a jog on.
By David Parker on Fri 10 Jan 2020
A RUNNER is overcoming adversity to complete more than 350 miles in two years to raise money and awareness for a charity.
By Gareth Dennison on Fri 06 Dec 2019
A VILLAGE sports centre — described as a “beacon of light” for the community — is to be closed at the end of the month.
By Michael Upton on Thu 10 Oct 2019
TOUGH Mudder lover Lainy Baird challenged kids and their families to get their hands — and everything else — dirty with an assault course challenge.
By Michael Upton on Thu 10 Oct 2019
DANCE instructors will stage a six-hour burlesque marathon this weekend for Bluebell Wood.
By Gareth Dennison on Thu 12 Sep 2019
REMOVING chicken grease, old Christmas trees and discarded freezers were among the challenges for a boxing gym to open in a market basement.
By Chloe West on Fri 06 Sep 2019
AN ADVENTURE lover is relishing the chance to put her her survival skills to the test when she appears on Bear Grylls’ new desert island TV series.
By Adele Forrest on Fri 30 Aug 2019
A TALENTED young dancer has been selected to appear in a professional production of the world-renowned ballet Swan Lake.
By Michael Upton on Fri 30 Aug 2019
RUNNING club Rotherham Harriers is inviting people of all abilities to lace up their trainers next week.
By Adele Forrest on Tue 06 Aug 2019
TWO and four-legged participants enjoyed the first in a series of walks aimed at tackling social isolation while learning about the history of Swinton and Kilnhurst.
By Gareth Dennison on Tue 09 Jul 2019
THE country’s biggest canal walking event will dip into Rotherham in September.
By Gareth Dennison on Fri 21 Jun 2019
PARKOUR prodigy Elise Bickley was flown to an aircraft graveyard in the US to showcase her skills after being spotted by an extreme sports YouTuber.
By Adele Forrest on Fri 24 May 2019
South Yorkshire Orienteers is holding a Regional Urban Event in Wingfield and Rockingham next Sunday.