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

ABOUT ROTHERHAM

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

ROTHERHAM METRO RAMBLERS: Saturday October 24 - a moderate 8.5 mile from Over Haddon to Lathkill and Cale Dales led by Sue Cresswell 07815593248, Meet at 10am in Over Haddon CP (fee), DE45 1HZ. Wednesday October 28 - a moderate 9 mile Penistone and Hartcliff Hill circular led by Peter Taylor 07581383301, meet at 10am outside of St Johns Community Centre. Use CP beside Paramount Cinema, S36 6AR. Saturday October 31 - a moderate 8 mile walk, 3 reservoirs from Langsett, led by Gill Freer 07443644633,meet at 10am in Langsett Barn CP S36 9FD. See ramblers.org.uk/rotherham-metro for more information.

NOISY TOYS: Go along to Clifton Park Museum and join artist collective Scavenger Hub and create some Noisy Toys. No booking required, just turn up on Tuesday October 27 when there are 2 sessions available - 10am-noon and 1-3pm. This is a free event for all children during half term.

ROTHERHAM HALLOWEEN: The town centre will be hosting a Halloween-themed day on Saturday October 31 10am-2pm inside Rotherham Market. Enjoy spooky workshops, creepy walkabouts, live music, design a pocket-sized creature using colourful pom poms, googly eyes and imagination, explore the market and keep your eyes peeled for hidden pumpkin clues. You can join local artist Hollie for a drop-in workshop to create a leaf-print artwork and bookmarks. This is a free event 10am-2pm.

WICKERSLEY

ST ALBAN’S CHURCH: The Fundraising Coffee Morning on Friday was well supported, and the next one is on Friday 6 November 10am-noon in the Barn. Services on Sunday were 9.15am Communion, 10.45am All Age Worship and 6pm Evening Prayer. The Beta Bible Study Group met on Monday evening, 19 October to continue study of Matthew’s Gospel. SALS, the Ladies Fellowship group, met on Wednesday evening in the Barn for a talk by Stuart Chapman on Crime and Police Stories. The Bishop of Doncaster, Bishop Leah, will give a talk on her work on the evening of Wednesday 4 November in church.

WICKERSLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP (WING): Lost Chord’s Lucos performed at the WING group on Wednesday 21 October, and there is no Barn Meeting on 28 October because of the half term school holiday. A party will visit Dobbies Garden Centre on November 4, so there will be no Barn Meeting on that day. The following week is the AGM in the Barn on November 11. Contact Anne Hudson 01709 542873 if you need information or could offer voluntary help at the Wednesday meetings.

BRAMPTON BIERLOW AND WEST MELTON

HALLOWEEN FUN: An evening of fun at Cortonwood Comeback Centre on Saturday October 31 4.30pm. Families are invited to enjoy the spooky fun and seasonal surprises. Every child will receive a free trick or treat bag. Fancy dress optional. Contact 01226 759572.

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.

CHATTY CAFE: Wednesdays 10am-noon at Bill Chafer YC.

ROOMS: Available for hire, mainly daytime, at Bill Chafer YC and the Parish Hall on Cross Street for clubs or parties etc. Details from Parish Office on 01709 544590.

YOUTH CLUB: At Bill Chafer YC on Thursdays, catering for 8-14 yrs old. Free entry.

WATH & MANVERS

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

DEARNE ARTS: Wath’s community art studio at 18a High Street opposite post office. Art lessons Monday 7-9pm, places available, over 18s only. Friday 7-9pm – Rotherham Society of Arts and crafts, contact [email protected] for information and 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.

HALLOWEEN FUN: At Wath library on Monday, October 26 10.30am-noon. Young witches, wizards, ghosts and ghouls will have the chance to create their own spooky dreamcatchers. On Wednesday, 28 October 1pm there will be a special Halloween-themed sewing class for children aged 8-14. Places for both activities are limited and booking essential. Call 01709 873542 as soon as possible to reserve your place.

DALTON, EAST HERRINGTHORPE & THRYBERGH

Ruth Booth-Rodgers - Email [email protected]

CLLR MICHAEL BENNETT-SYLVESTER: Along with holding his regular advice surgeries at Thrybergh Parish Hall and the office at East Herringthorpe Cemetery, Michael has been attending the Poppy Appeal Launch at Rotherham Markets, marshalling at Thrybergh Country Park for the sponsored walk by Thrybergh Academy, and attending council committees, including one looking at playing fields and local neighbourhood road safety schemes, and one looking at public transport and transportation matters. Michael awarded a grant of over £500 from his community leadership fund to High Greave Infants and High Greave Junior School. The grant will be used to provide equipment for a project to run seven community kitchens.

PROJECT LINUS UK: Quilts and blankets for families in need and the premature baby unit at Rotherham Hospital are made through Project Linus, including 27 quilts that were donated to the Neonatal Care Unit. The volunteers will be visiting Thrybergh Church Hall on Saturday October 31 10am-3pm, and they will be taking donations of materials. For those interested in joining, come along on the day.

THE COMMUNITY PANTRY: Every week the Community Pantry visits the ward, giving residents the opportunity to buy a bag of food and groceries for £4; just bring your own bag. On Tuesdays, it comes to Leverton Way Neighbourhood Centre, S65 4HP 10am, and moves on to Thrybergh Church Hall, S65 4BS 11.15am, and on Thursdays it visits Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub, S65 2UH noon.

POPPY APPEAL: Collectors are sought for this year's Poppy Appeal, which last year raised over £10,000. Contact the local Royal British Legion coordinator 07580041424.

EVERY MOVE COUNTS: Every Move Counts is a free programme available to support people living with long term health conditions. The programme lasts up to eight weeks and includes individual support from a health coach at locations in the borough. No doctor referral is required and residents can sign up themselves for the programme. Visit https://everymovecounts.co.uk.

CHRISTMAS EVENT: On Saturday December 5, a Christmas Market and Light Switch On event is at Thrybergh Parish Hall 3-7pm.

SNOW WARDENS: Rotherham Council is looking for volunteer Snow Wardens who are happy to help keep the pavements clear of ice. For information, visit https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/winter-roads/snow-warden.