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

ABOUT ROTHERHAM

Mrs Jill Rhodes - Tel 01709 210072 or email [email protected]

FREE SUNDAYS: The Preservation Trust at Wentworth Woodhouse has relaunched the South Yorkshire Sunday Scheme. The scheme has been giving free house and garden admission to families in South Yorkshire since 2023. A different postcode in these areas is chosen for one Sunday each month from March to October, after which residents aged over 16 years, living in that postcode area simply go to the House with proof of their address. The invite goes out to people living in DN4 postcode area on September 27, 2026.

ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN 200th ANNIVERSARY PARTY: A free event to be held at Wentworth Woodhouse on Saturday September 20 between 1-3pm. Explore both Rotherham Museum and Wentworth Woodhouse’s Rockingham Porcelain collections, with a chance to handle the real thing and learn about Rockingham through specialist talks within this stately setting. An event suitable for pottery enthusiasts. Booking is required visit Wentworth Woodhouse website – https://wentworthwoodhouse.digitickets.co.uk/tickets.

FLUX ROTHERHAM will be at the Waterloo Kiln on Blackamoor Road in Swinton on Saturday September 26 between 12.30pm and 4.30pm to mark the 200th anniversary of the closure of the kiln with lots of free family activities. Rockingham or Waterloo Kiln was once part of an internationally renowned porcelain works. This event is free, no booking is required and is suitable for all ages.

RASCAL: Rotherham Adult Social Care Always Listening is Rotherham Council's Adult Social Care Co-production Board which was created in 2024 and named by its members. The group are now looking for new members to join and help shape Adult Social Care services in Rotherham which supports people aged 18 and above who need help with day-to-day living because of age, illness, disability, mental health needs, or other circumstances. Anyone who can attend a monthly meeting lasting two hours, is comfortable sharing their views in a group, can listen to and work with people who may have different opinions, and are willing to learn should complete the application form by Sunday October 11, 2026. No formal qualifications or previous board experience needed. Visit https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/say-33/Rotherham-adult-social-care-always-Listening-co-production-group/2.

BRAMLEY

CHATTY CAFE - Wednesdays 10am until noon, at Bill Chafer YC. Refreshments can be bought. ROOMS - available for hire, mainly daytime, at Bill Chafer YC and the Parish Hall on Cross ST, for clubs or parties. Details from Parish Office on 01709 544590. YOUTH CLUB held at Bill Chafer YC on Thursday from 5-7pm, for 8-14 years old. There is a tuck shop, sports and arts and crafts. Entry is free. MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING will be held on Wednesday September 23 at Bill Chafer YC from 10am until 12pm.

DALTON, EAST HERRINGTHORPE & THRYBERGH

Ruth Booth-Rodgers - Email [email protected]

DALTON PARISH COUNCIL: The parish council currently has vacancies for parish councillors. To get involved in your area, visit https://www.daltonpc.org.uk/community/dalton-parish-council-15305/vacancies/ for more information.

FRIENDS OF DALTON AND EAST HERRINGTHORPE AND THRYBERGH GREEN SPACES: The community group runs lots of regular activities including Coffee Mornings and bingo events. For more information email [email protected].

CLLR MICHAEL BENNETT-SYLVESTER: Due to problems with parking and complaints of noise and anti-social behaviour, Michael has written a letter opposing the retrospective planning application for the 24/7 parcel lockers on Park Lane. The application can be viewed at https://planning.rotherham.gov.uk/detail.asp?AltRef=RB2026/1130&ApplicationNumber=RB2026%2F1130&AddressPrefix=&submit1=Go. At the last full Council meeting, as well as receiving an answer to his question on local ward budgets, Michael also challenged why a large number of vulnerable residents had their cases sent to the bailiffs for non-payment of council tax, when other councils had dealt with this issue in a different way. Michael holds a regular councillor surgery at Thrybergh Parish Hall and on October 7, from 7-8pm, will be joined by officers from Rotherham North Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be available to talk to residents about any issues or concerns.

THRYBERGH PARISH COUNCIL: The council is planning a children's pantomime and other Christmas events, and has successfully secured sponsorship for a Christmas tree. It is still looking for sponsors to help with funding for Christmas lights and festive displays. Please email [email protected] or call 07305553036.

THRYBERGH COUNTRY PARK: With colder weather on the horizon, Lakeside Cafe at Thrybergh Country Park will allow dogs inside from October 1.

COMMUNITY EVENT: On Saturday October 10, Rotherham Crematorium and Cemeteries at East Herringthorpe will hold a community event at the Baby Area of the cemetery from 12-2pm. The event will enable the community to care for and tidy the special Baby Area and keep it a welcoming and peaceful place for families to visit. Everyone is welcome, and there is no pressure to take part.

MILITARY COMMUNITY VETERANS CENTRE (MCVC): The group holds a drop-in session every Tuesday and Friday from 10am-12noon at Silverwood Miners Welfare and Resource Centre on Doncaster Road in Dalton, providing support and friendship to ex-service personnel and their families. No booking needed.

GREASBROUGH

Greasbrough History Society: The next meeting is at the Crown Inn on Monday October 5 at 5pm. Guest Neil Robinson will talk about Palladiums of the North project, collecting stories about Greasbrough club from the 1950s onwards and will also talk about his work on Sheffield blitz. The Who What Where exhibition is now on Thursday, October 8 due to library being double-booked.

FRIENDS OF GREASBROUGH PARK: The volunteer gardening group meet at 9am every Tuesday in Greasbrough Park pavilion and welcome anyone wanting to help with weeding and planting flower beds. Refreshments are provided in the pavilion. For more information check the park notice board or ring Maureen Taylor 07904517226.

GREASBROUGH COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB: Open for play on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5.30pm and weekends at 10.30am. For more information ring, John Byers on mob 07715 067335 or Maureen on 07904 517226. September 7 - 21up triple, Kanny Herbert, Mick Lloyd and David Green. September 8 - Greasbrough A 7, Brinsworth C 1, Greasbrough B 4, Valley Park A, 4. September 9 - Club night - 21up Adele Pearson and Ian Slater, John Byers and Maureen Taylor. September 10 - Greasbrough B2, Valley Park A 6, Greasbrough A 2, Kings 6. Friday September 11 - Arthur King Trophy heat, Michael Cilenti, Dave Mee Trophy, Martyn Critchlow. Saturday September 12 - 21up Chris Mason and Maureen Taylor, Martyn Critchlow and Mick Lloyd. Sunday September 13 - 21up Kenny Herbert and Maureen Taylor, Chris Mason and Mick Cilenti.