This week’s District News from all our correspondents across Rotherham

ABOUT ROTHERHAM

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

ROTHERHAM METRO RAMBLERS: Saturday November 14 - a 7.5 mile walk led by Gill Burley 07979444046, meet 10am in 2nd CP on right of Linacre Reservoirs off B6050, S42 7AU. Wednesday November 18 - a moderate 9 mile walk, Caunton, Ossington and Norwell, led by Peter Taylor 07581383301, meet 10am in layby on Ollerton Rd immediately after Maplebeck Rd on right NG23 6AD (nearest). Saturday November 21 - a moderate 9 mile walk from Baslow around Chatsworth Parkland led by Beryl Faries 07505138148, meet 10am in Baslow village CP (fee) or park on surrounding roads, DE451SS. See ramblers.org.uk/rotherham-metro for more information.

SNOW WARDEN: Rotherham Council is searching for willing residents to help protect our community from icy pavements this winter. Over 240 Snow Warden volunteers are spread across the borough. As an official Snow Warden, you will be part of your community’s best defence against slippery paths and walkways by helping to clear snow and spread rock salt to keep everyone moving along safely. More information at https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/xfp/form/290.

RECLAIM THE NIGHT: A free community event in the town centre on Thursday November 26. Organised as part of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the event promotes safety, equality and the right of women and girls to feel safe in public spaces. This year's event marks the 12th annual Reclaim the Night in Rotherham. Working alongside businesses, organisations and venues, organisers will help light up the town centre and create opportunities for people of all ages to come together in support of a safer, more inclusive community. Free to attend, open to all genders and men are encouraged to attend as allies. Activities begin 5pm on High Street, at 6pm participants will gather for the Reclaim the Night Walk, setting off from Snail Yard and travelling through the town centre.

SWITCH ON: Christmas Lights switch on - Saturday November 14 3-6pm. The lights will be switched on at 6pm.

GREASBROUGH

FRIENDS OF GREASBROUGH PARK: Volunteer gardening group meet at pavilion every Tuesday 8.30am. Next meeting on Wednesday November 25. See the park notice board for information.

GREASBROUGH COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB: Green now closed for winter maintenance. When the green is open again the times for winter bowling are - weekends 10.30am, Monday and Wednesday 12.30pm and alternate bowling with Barkers Park on Thursdays 11.30am. During our maintenance break club will be playing at Barkers Park on Thursdays. Thursday November 5 - Round Robin winners at Barkers Park were Vic Denton, Nigel Bradley and Marge Larkin. Contact John Byers 07715 067335 or Maureen Taylor 07904 517226.

WICKERSLEY

WICKERSLEY METHODIST CHURCH: Held their Remembrance service 10.30am last Sunday. The service was led by Rev Andrew Fox, and it included the Cubs/Scouts and Beavers presenting the flags at the beginning of the service. The Theme being Clothed for Action. After the service everyone processed to the War Memorial on Morthen Road for the service at noon.

ST ALBAN’S CHURCH: The church choir led a Festival of Remembrance on the evening of Saturday 7 November with readings, poetry, videos and music. Remembrance Sunday was celebrated with worship 10.30am, a special service at the War Memorial on Morthen Road at noon where poppy wreaths were laid, and a Communion service 6pm. On Advent Sunday, 29 November, there will be a Christingle Service 3.30pm for children where Christingle oranges will given to everyone, and candles will be lit. In the evening there will be an Advent service for adults called Light in the Darkness, followed by a Soup Supper.

WICKERSLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP: WING is a social group for elderly or isolated people in Wickersley. Meetings on Wednesday 1.30pm. On 4 November a party of members visited Dobbies near Chesterfield. The AGM was held on 11 November in the Barn, Church Lane, Wickersley, and the next meeting at the Barn is on 18 November, where there will be a Bluebell Wood fundraising stall. Contact Anne Hudson 01709 542873.

BRAMPTON BIERLOW AND WEST MELTON

CORTONWOOD COMEBACK CENTRE: Annual Christmas Tree Event on Friday, November 27 4.15-7pm. The highlight of the evening will be the Christmas Tree Lights Switch-On, followed by Christmas carols.

DINNINGTON

DINNINGTON AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY: Demonstrations held in Lyric Theatre, Dinnington. Doors open 6.30pm and demonstration starts 6.45pm. Cost £5. 10th November - Richard Holland, TBC, Watercolour.

WENTWORTH

WENTWORTH CHURCH: Next year will mark the 150th anniversary of the consecration of Holy Trinity church (the new one). A number of celebrations are planned, including a celebration service on Sunday July 11, followed by a party and picnic. Anyone wishing to be part of a planning group or who has ideas, contact the church via [email protected]. The church is collecting toys for Families First for Christmas - all unwrapped new or nearly new toys and gifts be brought to the Advent Sunday communion service on November 29.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: Sunday December 6 - Wentworth Village Community Association will hold their Christmas Fair 11am-3pm, at the Mechanics Institute on Friers Croft in Wentworth. The event will include stalls of handmade gifts, festive decorations etc.

HARLEY CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Harley Christmas Fair is on Saturday November 28 10am-3pm, and will include stalls.

CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKET: Sunday November 15 - a Christmas Makers Market is at Elsecar Heritage Centre 10am-4pm. The event will have stalls, including handmade crafts, artwork, jewellery, artisan food and drink. Entry free, free parking, dogs allowed in the Ironworks.

ANSTON

SALVATION ARMY FOODBANK: Collections for Salvation Army Foodbank at St James’ Church, Anston on Wednesdays 10-11am. Donations of food and toiletries.

BRAMLEY

BRAMLEY SUNNYSIDE WILDCATS GIRLS SESSIONS: For girls aged 5-11 to get involved with football. Sessions Sunday 8.45-10am at Bill Hawes Field, Wroxham Way S66 2UY. Visit www.englandfootball.com/WeetabixWildcats to book 1st session, or contact team at [email protected] or go to www.facebook.com/bramleysunnysidejuniorfootballclub.