DISTRICT NEWS: Rotherham

Rotherham Samaritans: Whatever you're facing — we're here to listen. Call free day or night on 116 123. Samaritans are always looking for volunteers, either listening on the phone or supporting the branch in other ways. To find out more visit samaritans.org/rotherham.

SURVIVORS OF BREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE: Rotherham support group can be contracted on 07984 320948 (email: [email protected]).

VOLUNTEER WALK 2022: This year’s walk will be on Thursday, June 30,12pm until 2:30pm, Rotherham town centre. Registration will be from 11.45am until 12.15pm The event will be based at the Rotherham Minster and it will be optional to join the walk through the town centre. The event is to say thank you to Rotherham Volunteers. Whether you want to attend on your own, or with a group of volunteers, you will be welcome! We hope you can make it. All places must be booked, contact [email protected] Tel: 07731 021237.

ROTHERHAM METRO RAMBLERS: Upcoming walks include: Saturday, June 11, a choice of two walks, first one a moderate eight and a half miles Wentworth circular from Thorpe Hesley, including Keppels Column and Scholes led by Dave Cook 07717497684. Meet at 10am at Thorpe Hesley Church, S61 2QP. The second walk is a six mile leisurely Ranger walk at Ulley Country Park led by Kevin Burke, Countryside Manager. Phone Philip Ryder 01709 546746 or 07972068115 for details. Meet at 10am at Ulley country carpark off A618 S26 3XL. Wednesday, June 15, a moderate nine mile Lathkill Dale circular from Over Haddon led by Brian Thomson 07770436744. Meet at 10am in Over Haddon carpark DE45 1HZ. Saturday, June 18, a moderate nine and half mile walk, Gradbach Mills and Roaches, led by Tony and Irene Ryder 01709 8760026 or 07771587119. Meet at 10.15am in the carpark 0.25 mile from Gradbach Mill SK17 0SU. See www.ramblers.org.uk/rotherham-metro for more information.

ROTHERHAM MINSTER & ST PAUL’S MASBROUGH: Our churches are open for Sunday worship from 10.30am. Rotherham Minster is also open to the public Tuesday to Saturday during the week, and Oasis — 30 minutes of peace and meditation — is held in Rotherham Minster every Tuesday from 1pm. Please visit rotherhamminster.co.uk for more details and specific timings.

SOUTH YORKSHIRE TRANSPORT MUSEUM: We are always looking for new volunteers/members. Enquiries to the Museum at [email protected] or contact Rotherham Volunteer Centre on 01709 834451 Please see our website for further information www.sytm.co.uk

ST JAMES CHURCH: St James Church at Clifton , S65 2AU. Sunday service, June 11. Our Corpus Christi/Taizé service is on Thursday, June 16, 7pm. Following a recent break in which resulted in a lot of damage to various things in the church hall, a concert has been arranged to raise funds for the hall’s repair and refurbishment. Friends In Harmony will host a concert in the church at 7pm, Saturday, June 18. Refreshments will be served and a raffle held. This marks the first concert for Friends In Harmony since the pandemic. Friends in Harmony is a large choir, with a full range of voices, and usually a very busy schedule. Tickets for the concert are £5 and will be available on the night of the concert.

PARKINSON'S UK - ROTHERHAM BRANCH: Meetings are held at Herringthorpe United Reform Church, Wickersley Road Rotherham S60 4JN, 1-3pm on the second Monday of every month. For more information please contact Micheal Speight, [email protected] or call 07790229134

ROTHERFED: Our Energy Know How and Making our Money Go Further teams will be at Treeton Community Centre, Pit Lane, Treeton, S60 5UY, on Friday, June 10, 11am-2pm, for a drop in event for help with bills, energy saving advice, reading/understanding your bill (please bring your current bill), budgeting and money saving ideas. Free refreshments provided. We are also hosting a coffee morning for all Rotherham residents and professionals on Wednesday, June 15, 10am to noon. Everyone is welcome to come along for refreshments, cake and a chat. The event will be held at Springwell Gardens Community Centre S62 1NH. Please email [email protected] or call 01709 368515 for more details.

ROTHERHAM SAFE HAVEN: Run completely by volunteers,Safe Haven have been offering the vulnerable and those in need a safe space, food and drink, in Rotherham Town Centre for over five years. Safe Haven is currently in need of volunteers and trustees, if you or someone you know could help and would like more information please contact Barrie Thomas via email [email protected] or 01709532203.

BIPOLAR UK: Let's talk bipolar, a new online support group open to anyone who is affected by bipolar who’s registered with a Rotherham GP. Every third Wednesday of the month. email - [email protected] and we will email you the online link.            

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION ROTHERHAM BRANCH: |Meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm at Silverwood Miners Welfare, Dalton. They are committed to helping veterans of the RAF and their families in times of need. Serving personnel and ex R.A.F. Veterans are always welcome. For membership details contact [email protected] or telephone 07973 827479.