This week’s District News from our correspondents across the Rotherham borough
KIMBERWORTH AND KIMBERWORTH PARK
KIMBERWORTH AND KIMBERWORTH PARK
Karen Wilkes - Tel 07930 438313 or email [email protected]
THE SALVATION ARMY – 158 High Street Kimberworth S61 2BE Telephone 01709 558435. Email [email protected] . Sundays 10.30am for relaxed and relevant church gathering. Tuesday 09.30am-10.30 coffee morning, 10.30-11.30 bible study group 19.30. Wednesday 09.00am-11.00am: play group - for preschoolers & their grown-ups! Friday 09.00-10.00 prayer space .
ST THOMAS CHURCH PETER STREET KIMBERWORTH
Holy Communion Services are every second and fourth Sunday. Family Service on the first Sunday of the month and the All-AGE service with potential baptisms on the third Sunday. All services start at 10am. Coffee mornings are held in the Community Hall on the first Wednesday of the month 10am to noon. Good Companions are on the first and third Thursday between 1.30 and 3.30 pm. For enquiries about baptisms or weddings please contact Rev Diane Etchell by email [email protected]. To hire the Community Centre, please contact Rachel on [email protected].
KIMBERWORTH LIBRARY -
Church Street Kimberworth – Tel: 01709 558581. Opening Times: - Monday & Tuesday 9.30am – 1pm, Wednesday – Closed. Thursday 1.30pm – 7pm, Friday 1.30pm – 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am – 1pm. Sunday - Closed. Knit & Natter – every Thursday 2.30 – 4.30 pm. Experienced and beginners welcome. Readers’ Group – once a month on second Thursday of every month between 5.30pm and 6.45pm. IT beginners’ course – learn basic IT and internet skills with Learnmyway.com. 10am – 11am every Tuesday. Police Drop In – 1st Tuesday of the month 9.30 and 11am. FREE – Stories, songs and rhymes – for under fives. Every Monday 11.15 – 11.45am.
ST JOHN’S CHURCH
Sunday Services at 10.30a.m.For enquiries, telephone (01709) 551652. On Sunday morning, there was a service of Morning Worship. The after-school board games club continued on Monday and on Tuesday. the Naturally Connected group began after school, discovering in a fun way more about engaging with the natural world -for more information phone Jonathan on 07450 778678. Today (Thursday), the Drop-In Café is open again between 11am and 1pm with free coffee, tea, cakes and toasted teacakes. On Sunday morning at 10.30 there will be a further service of Morning Worship. All are welcome.
COUNCILLORS SURGERIES AT ST JOHN’S CHURCH
Cllr Simon Currie - Third Monday of the month – 6pm to 7pm. Not available on 21 September. Cllr Gill Garnett – First Thursday of the month – 11.30am – 12.30pm along with Council Housing and Local Policing Team.
ST JOHN’S GREEN STAKEHOLDER GROUP
The group which consists of residents, business owners, councillors, RMBC housing and estates staff, police, church members, community groups, children and young peoples’ services etc meets regularly at St John’s Church to discuss ideas and problems in the area.
KIMBERWORTH PARK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Membership of the Community Partnership is open to residents of the estate and to others who work there. Meetings are held regularly to update members on the developments that have taken place over the past year and the plans for making a difference to the estate. For further information phone the Community Partnership at the Chislett Centre (01709 559805). Next meeting November 2 at 3.30 pm.
ACTIVITIES AT THE CHISLETT CENTRE
Monday – Friday 9am–3pm – Men in Sheds (woodwork/gardening/socialising). Mondays - Knit/Natter – 9.30am–11.30am, Quiet Group 11.30am–1.30pm, Sewing group 1.30pm–3.15pm. Tuesdays –11.30am–1.30pm (Social group for over 50s). Wednesday – 9.15am–11am. Craft Group. Last Wednesday of every month – 12noon–2pm – Forget Me Not Memory Café. (Social group for people with dementia). Mon/Tues/Wed 10am – 12noon & Thursday 1pm-3pm – Community Gym. Thursday 10am–11am – Gentle Exercise/Keep Fit. Thursdays 11.30am – Musicality. Friday 10.30am–11.30pm – Yoga (chair based or floor mat). 12pm–1pm – Wellbeing Mindfulness.
Chislett Centre S61 3JT.
Small friendly low-cost gym - £3 per session. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10– 12noon. Instructor is GP referral and pre and post-natal trained. Individual support and free induction. For information/booking – phone Sam on 07523889765 or email [email protected]
KIMBERWORTH PARK WALKING FOR PLEASURE
Kimberworth Park Walking for Pleasure meets at St. John's Church on Wednesday mornings at 9.45 am. On September 9 the group travelled to Langold Lake for a walk around the lake and woodland, before assembling at the café for refreshments. Anyone wishing to join the group should contact Karen Wilkes – email [email protected]. Website at https://www.kimberworthwalking.net where a timetable of walks can be viewed as well as a gallery of photos of previous walks.
GRANGE PARK GOLF CLUB
Golf memberships available. Explore our range of full, flexi, and corporate golf membership packages. For more information, call 01709 919991.
KIMBERWORTH PARK TARA
Open for breakfasts, Monday to Wednesday 9 – 11am. Byrley Road. Clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, books, DVDs etc are on sale. Donations welcome.
KIMBERWORTH PARK CLUB 50+
We meet every Friday from 12 noon till 3 pm at St Thomas's Community Hall High St Kimberworth. We play Irish Bingo with cash prizes then we play traditional bingo, again with cash prizes, raffles, events, days out, holidays, parties, dinners and more. Door to door drop off and pick up if you book. Full disabled access and a warm welcome. Please ring or message Pauline Fairbrother for more details. 07947090607
S61 LITTER ACTION GROUP
The S61 Litter Pickers continue their commitment to keep the area as clean as possible. This year celebrates the fifth anniversary of the S61 Litter Pickers and the groups have managed to fill over 13,000 bags of litter. For details of future litterpicks please see our Facebook page – S61 Litterpickers. If you fancy getting involved with our multi award winning group, please check out our Facebook page or contact Neil on 07960 507582. Equipment is provided.
ROTHERHAM BMX CLUB
Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham. We are here to promote the fun and exciting sport of BMX / MTB Racing which is suitable for anyone aged from four to 40+. Cycling is for all genders and abilities. No-one is excluded. We aim to attract new riders from our local community. The club has a number of bikes and safety equipment available, which can be hired if needed. All sessions are subject to weather, and availability of coaches. To book go to www.rotherhambmx.com/shop or contact us on [email protected]
BARKERS PARK BOWLING CLUB
Redscope Crescent S613LY
We are looking to encourage anyone interested in Crown green bowling to come along. There is usually someone there (weather permitting) every Friday between about 10:30 and 13:00 and also Tuesdays if we are not playing away. On some Tuesdays and Thursdays, we may be there playing a league game, so all are welcome to come and watch and have a cup of tea and a biscuit for £1.00. There will always be someone there to welcome you, even on match days. Contact Dave Neale on 07837460152 for further information. We have a full range of facilities.
WHISTON
Elaine Reynard - Tel 07825 558070 or email [email protected]
WHISTON PARISH COUNCIL
Following the summer recess, the September meeting of Whiston Parish Council took place last Monday, September 14. Details of matters discussed to follow in next week’s District News.
WHISTON’S GROUPS/CLUBS
On the Whiston Parish Council website there are details of all the groups and clubs who meet in the Parish Hall and there is something for everyone, whether you’re interested in history, wine, singing, dancing, exercise, etc - or just meeting for a good old natter. Remember also that the churches hold regular craft groups and coffee mornings - details of which can be found in the church reports in Whiston News. All of these groups would be happy to see new people join them.
WHISTON RESIDENTS ACTION GROUP (WRAG)
At the time of writing, WRAG had still not received a response from RMBC to their Freedom of Information request which asked “when RMBC were first aware of the fact that they owned the two ‘ransom strips’ of grass verge, adjacent to the proposed new housing development, which were sold recently to Miller Homes for £4.5m.” The 20 working day extension which RMBC applied for has now been exceeded, so WRAG will be contacting RMBC to request a prompt reply.
WHISTON PARISH CHURCH
On Sunday September 13, the15th after Trinity, Rev Karen Skidmore presided and preached at the Parish Communion at 9.45am, assisted by Patrick White, reader, who also led the intercessions and was communion assistant with Alan Bradbury. The welcomers were Ray Kelly and Colette White. Val Dunsford read the lesson. The organist and choirmaster was Ray Gallagher. The choir led the congregation in the singing of three hymns and sang an anthem during Communion. Starfish Gang was led by Kathryn Jackson and Janet Watson. Rachel Colgrave, Arthur Mandley and Jim Ramsden served refreshments. Little Fishes restarted on Monday at 9.30am in the Parish Hall after the Summer holiday and all had an enjoyable time. On Wednesday the mid-week communion took place at 10.30am and was followed by a Coffee Morning in memory of Sandra Goacher, and proceeds will go to Rotherham Hospice. Mothers’ Union members were at Winthrop Gardens for their September meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Today (Thursday) some members will attend the Taizé Service at St James, Clifton at 6pm. There will be a choir practice on Friday evening. Over the next three Sundays we will be celebrating Creationtide, a time when we think of God’s creation. The overall theme this year is Living Water. Parish Communion and Starfish Gang will be at 9.45am. Harvest Festival will be on October 11 at 9.45am. A warm welcome to everyone at any services or activities. To make arrangement for weddings or baptisms please ring 07799684543 or email: [email protected]; whiston [email protected]. Contacts: Lucy Luckock (children and families’ activities) on 07707863901. Rev Karen Skidmore, Priest in charge, on 07356232600 or Alan Teale, Churchwarden on 07803021201. Email: [email protected].
WHISTON METHODIST CHURCH
The service on Sunday September 13 was led by Liz Hill with bible readings given by Peter Frost and David Sykes. Irene Benson read a poem and Carol Newman played the organ. The craft and board games group met on Tuesday and the Community Coffee Morning is today (Thursday) from 10am to 12noon. On Thursday September 24 there will be a MacMillan Coffee Morning from 10am to 11.30am with a cake stall and a raffle. A Pie and Pea lunch and beetle drive will be held on Saturday September 26, at 12noon for 12.30pm. Tickets are £10 and are available on Thursday or Sunday from chapel. Rev Andrew Fox will be the preacher at next Sunday morning's service at 10.30am which will include a baptism.
BROOM METHODIST CHURCH
The service on Sunday was led by Gedion Bihonzi who preached on the theme of forgiveness. He drew very powerfully on his experiences in Rwanda after the genocide. Our service next week will be led by Ann Holmes. Broom Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday during term time from 9am to 11am. The next Tuesday@Broom meeting is on Tuesday September 22 from 10am-12noon. Come along for conversation, fun, games, crafts, quizzes and refreshments.
WHISTON YOUTH CLUB
We kicked off a summer break with a return to our values and discussed our expectations for the year ahead. Our values are: Safe Space, Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Inclusivity, Youth Led, Helpful and Trust. Our young people really engaged with the session and we believe this really does start us in a good position for the rest of the year. As well as the welcome back presentation we had our usual games, tuck shop, toast and butter, bingo, Blooket and we even made it outside in the dark! We have lots planned over the coming weeks and always welcome any new members.
LITTLE FISHES
Baby and Toddler Group resumed weekly meetings on Monday September 14. The group meet every Monday during term time at Whiston Parish Hall from 9.30am until 11am and look forward to welcoming new families.
SUNBEAMS
Baby and Toddler Group resumed weekly meetings on Tuesday September 15. The group meet every Tuesday during term time at Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Herringthorpe, from 9.30am until 11am and look forward to welcoming new families.
ROTHERHAM PROBUS GROUP
The next meeting will be on Tuesday September 29, when a talk entitled ‘Syria and Jordan’ will be given by Phil Cooper. Why not come along to this or one of the other Tuesday morning meetings for a ‘taster session’ to see if Rotherham Probus Group is for you? Meet 10.30am at Broom Lane Methodist Church.