This week’s District News from our correspondents across the Rotherham borough
This week’s District News from our correspondents
WATH & MANVERS
Mrs Jill Rhodes - Tel 01709 210072 or email [email protected]
DEARNE ARTS: Wath’s community art studio at 18a High Street opposite the post office. Art lessons Monday 7-9pm, over 18s only. Friday 7-9pm – Rotherham Society of Arts and crafts, contact [email protected] to book. Wednesday 10am-12pm and Thursday 1-3pm open studio sessions for arts and crafts, no need to book, just bring your own work, £6 per session.
RAISING THE RAFTERS: John Kril is a supporter of Raising the Rafters and is guest of the month in September. He covers all genres of music. Show is on September 12 8pm in St James’ Rooms, Wath, tickets £5. Everything raised will be donated to charity Action For Children.
GREASBROUGH
GREASBROUGH COMMUNITY HISTORY SOCIETY: Next meeting at Crown pub, Greasbrough 5pm on Monday September 7 - talk on Commonwealth War Graves. Thursday October 1 - at Greasbrough Library 4pm an exhibition called Who, What, Where? with photos from the past century which need to be identified. Friendship history group every Friday in Greasbrough Library 11am.
GREASBROUGH COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB: Club days - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5.45pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am. Monday August 17- VETS doubles, Greasbrough 'B' 8, Wickersley CI 'B', 0; Phil Patterson Trophy, Martyn Heap; 21up, Maureen Taylor and Colin Crossland; 11up, Dot Payne and Maureen Taylor. Tuesday August 18 - Swallownest 7, Greasbrough 'B' 1, Greasbrough 'A' 7 , Wickersley CI 'B' 1; Phil Patterson Trophy heat, Martyn Critchlow, Arthur King heat, Derek Evans. Wednesday August 19 - 21up doubles, John Byers and Mick Lloyd. Thursday August 20 - VETS doubles, Greasbrough 'A' 2, Wickersley Village 6, Greasbrough 'B' 6, Brinsworth 'C' 2. Friday August 21 - evening league doubles, Greasbrough 6, Wickersley Village, 2. Saturday August 22 - 21up, Maureen Taylor and John Byers; Arthur King Trophy, Derek Evans; Phil Patterson shield, semi-final, Martyn Critchlow; Saturday League, Greasbrough 7, Tickhill, 'B' 1. Sunday August 23 - Arthur King Trophy, Mick Cilenti; 21up doubles, Maureen Taylor and Mick Cilenti; 21up triple, Kenny Herbert, Alan Foster and Dot Payne.
FRIENDS OF GREASBROUGH PARK: Volunteer gardening group meets 9am every Tuesday in Greasbrough Park pavilion. For information, see park noticeboard or ring Maureen Taylor 07904517226.
ABOUT ROTHERHAM
Mrs Jill Rhodes - Tel 01709 210072 or email [email protected]
ROTHERHAM METRO RAMBLERS: Saturday August 29 - 15 mile moderate walk from Burton upon Stather, led by David Priest 07596247319, meet 9.30am in St Andrew’s churchyard close to Sheffield Arms pub, DN15 9DE. Wednesday September 2 - moderate 8.5 mile walk from Bolsterstone led by Ivor Wilson 07743135028, meet 10am outside Bolsterstone Church, parking nearby S36 3ZB. Saturday September 5 - leisurely 8.5 mile walk, Ice Age and Hill Fort, from Cresswell led by John Reynolds 07936755613, meet 10am in Cresswell Crags Visitor Centre CP (fee £5) S80 3LH (nearest). See ramblers.org.uk/rotherham-metro.
WINTHORPE MEN'S GROUP: For older men who live alone. Meet first Thursday in month 10.30am-12.30pm, next September 3. Contact Anna Chester 07397 039226 or http://www.winthropgardens.org.uk.
ROTHERHAM SHOW 46TH YEAR: In Clifton Park on Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 6. Pick up an adventure map from information point and explore everything the show has to offer.
FLEXIBLE BUS SERVICE: OnDemand available in borough including Dinnington, Thurcroft, Todwick, Waverley and Woodsetts where your journey can be booked through the app or over the phone up to 7 days in advance or just an hour before you want to travel. Download SYPN OnDemand app or phone 0114 504 6107.
KEPPEL'S COLUMN: Saturday August 29 - 11am-3pm, free event. There will be art activities, build and play with FLUX and Thorpe Hesley Brass Band. No booking required.
READING CHALLENGE: If your child completed the reading challenge, at Maltby Library, you are invited to the Medal Ceremony on Monday September 7 3.45-5pm. Ring 01709 334772.
NHS TALKING THERAPIES: Provides talking therapy to adults experiencing common mental health problems. Contact via 03000 215108 or https://talkingtherapies.rdash.nhs.uk/about-nhs-rotherham-talking-therapies/self-referral-form/.
DALTON, EAST HERRINGTHORPE & THRYBERGH
Ruth Booth-Rodgers - Email [email protected]
CLLR MICHAEL BENNETT-SYLVESTER: Recently, Michael joined a community walkabout with officers from Rotherham North Neighbourhood Policing Team, plus representatives from Rotherham Council's housing and neighbourhoods department and Thrybergh Parish Council. The event was held around Thrybergh due to concerns regarding anti-social behaviour, and one result has been a new CCTV camera on Park Lane. Michael has been holding surgeries, including at Thrybergh Parish Hall and the offices at East Herringthorpe Cemetery, however, due to the bank holiday, there is no surgery on Saturday August 29 at East Herringthorpe or Monday August 31 at Dalton Parish Hall. Next surgery on Wednesday September 2 7-8pm at Thrybergh Parish Hall.
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT COURSE: Strikez Football Development is running a 12 week football development course at Thrybergh Academy, Park Lane, S65 4BP, starting September 16. The sessions are for primary school children and are run by professional FA qualified coaches. Visit the Facebook page of StrikezFootballDevelopment.
LITTLE LIONS: The playgroup is held every Tuesday during term time 10-11.30am in Thrybergh Church Hall on Park Lane.
ROTHERHAM DEMENTIA CARER SUPPORT: Memory Cafe at Dalton Parish Hall on third Thursday of month 1-4pm. The group also visits other areas of Rotherham. The group is looking for volunteers to help at Memory Cafes - visit Facebook page or telephone 01709 910889.
MCVC: The Military Community Veterans Centre (MCVC) is a charity which provides an information service to help serving and ex-service military personnel and their families based in South Yorkshire. MCVC holds regular drop in sessions on Tuesday and Friday 10am-noon at Silverwood Miners Welfare and Resource Centre, Doncaster Road, Dalton. They hold a Wednesday Walk, meeting 12.45pm at Clifton Park Museum Cafe, plus organised trips. Visit http://mcvc.org.uk/ or email [email protected].
THE BRECKS COMMUNITY HUB: Active Independence are planning Crafting Together - Upcycling for Good sessions for disabled people, carers and PAs and are suitable for those interested in learning a new creative skill. Picture Making with Felting sessions on September 2 and 16, a session to make a Resin Halloween Coaster on October 7, and one to make a Remembrance Day cushion cover on October 21. Sessions 12.30-3.30pm, free to attend. Visit https://activeindependence.org.uk/wp/events/.
ROTHERHAM CREMATORIUM: For those interested in supporting their local cemetery, there are a number of local 'Friends Of' groups, including a Friends of East Herringthorpe cemetery. These care for the green spaces in the cemetery, support wildlife and local heritage, and help make the cemetery welcoming. Contact [email protected] or 01709 850344.