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: All donations are gratefully received at the foodbank; this week in particular they are short of shampoo, shaving foam, deodorant, rice pudding, and jam. These and other donations can be dropped off at a number of collection points in the community, including The Drop In Centre on Harding Avenue in Rawmarsh, from 4.30-6pm every Thursday, Rawmarsh Library on Barbers Avenue, from 9am-5.30pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-1pm on Saturday, and the High Street Centre in Rawmarsh, from 9am-4.45pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-2pm on Friday. Items bought in store can also be donated at Tesco in Wath during their opening hours of 6am-12am Monday-Saturday, and 10am-4pm on Sunday. For larger donations, contact the foodbank either by emailing [email protected] or visiting their website at http://rawmarsh.foodbank.org.uk/.

THE GREAT GET TOGETHER: This is a free community event which will be held on Wednesday June 17 from 12-2pm in Rosehill Park, behind the ice cream parlour, with the aim of celebrating the Rawmarsh and Parkgate community. Everyone is welcome to attend; there will be lots of games to play, with hot and cold drinks available, just bring your own picnic food and blankets.

WALKING GROUP: Activate Walking Group meets every Thursday to walk around different areas of Rawmarsh and the local areas. Anyone can take part and pets are welcome. For more information and to join the group, either email [email protected] or telephone Leoni on 01709 719478 and quote 'Activate Walking Group'.

WARD HOUSING BUDGET: Local ward councillors are always looking for ways and ideas to improve the local community for residents; as such, they are asking residents for suggestions of how to spend the Ward Housing Budget. These suggestions need to meet the ward priorities which include improving the environment, enhancing children's play areas, improving community facilities, and tackling crime and anti-social behaviour. Suggestions and ideas can be emailed to [email protected].

9TH ROTHERHAM SCOUT GROUP: Welcome to new Beavers recently, Movie, Marni, Isabelle and Oliver. The Beavers finished their Space Award and then had a joint games night with the Cubs. Cubs made a start on their compass work. All sections visited St Mary’s Church in Rawmarsh on June 1 to look around and see where the bells are rung. This was followed with refreshments and games in the church hall, arranged by Bagheera, Fran and Leaders.