This week's District News from our correspondents across the Rotherham borough

RAWMARSH & PARKGATE

Mrs Jill Rhodes

Tel 01709 210072 or email [email protected]

THE SALVATION ARMY: In Rawmarsh. Regular activities - Tuesdays coffee morning 10am-12.30pm, parent and toddlers 9.30-11am; Fridays dementia support group 12 noon-3pm. Sunday Worship 4pm. For information, email [email protected] or call captain Sandra Chamberlain 01709 524653. Meet at Salvation Army church and community centre, Quarry Street (opposite the Stagecoach bus garage) S62 7DB.

RAWMARSH FOODBANK: A helpline is available for anyone in financial crisis and needing urgent help; call Rotherham CARD (Citizens Advice) free on 08082787911 between Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, excluding bank holidays. Food bank vouchers may also be available from a referral agency, including local GP surgeries, schools, social prescribers, and housing officers. Items needed this week include shampoo, shaving foam, deodorant, rice pudding, and jam.

SEND SESSION: Rotherham Early Help North runs a SEND in the Library session every Friday morning from 9.30-11am at Rawmarsh Library during term time. This is an informal support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs to meet up, make new friends and share experiences. For more information, telephone 01709 914569.