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

WHISTON

Elaine Reynard - Tel 07825 558070 or email [email protected]

WHISTON PARISH CHURCH: Do you enjoy singing, particularly around Christmastime? If so, you may wish to join ‘Our Choir at Christmas’, a new informal adult choir starting tonight at Whiston Parish Church. There is no long-term commitment. There is no audition needed and no experience required. It is suitable for all voice types and it’s free. Launch night and first rehearsal is tonight - Thursday October 22 7-30pm. Contact Ray Gallagher 07737 984894 or [email protected].

WHISTON PARISH COUNCIL: There are still a few tickets remaining for the Whiston Parish Council Remembrance Sunday Veterans’ Event in the Parish Hall on Sunday November 8. This will be a pie and peas luncheon 12.30pm, with entertainment and a raffle as part of our commemorations. Cost £5 per head. If any of our local ‘veterans’ would like to join us, reserve your ticket soon. The event itself is arrival for noon, with food served 12.30pm. Tickets by contacting the Parish Clerk 07712 305727 or [email protected].

WHISTON FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME: An update has been received by Whiston Parish Council from RMBC regarding road closures associated with the Whiston Flood Alleviation Scheme. Unfortunately, owing to unforeseen circumstances/delayed permissions, the road closures have had to be revised - Worrygoose Lane: will now re-open at the end of November, Moorhouse Lane: full closure will not take place until the New Year and the closure of Royds Moor Hill/Little Common Lane: to be confirmed. RMBC will ensure that yellow advanced warning signs are updated to keep local residents/drivers informed. They have apologised for any inconvenience and have stated that they “always try and keep disruption to a minimum, however, sometimes it is due to circumstances beyond our control and the nature of construction projects.”

RETURN OF COMMUNITY PANTRY VAN: The Community Pantry Van returns today, Thursday October 22 at the usual spot on Greystones Estate 2-3pm. You can fill a bag for £4 - take your own bag.

NATIONAL GRID PLANNING APPLICATION: A planning application registered on October 9 by National Grid Electricity Transmission concerns alterations to an existing field access on Long Lane to create a bellmouth junction, with associated access works, for a temporary period of up to five years. The consultation runs from 15 October to 12 November and if you wish to submit a comment/objection the details can be found on the RMBC Planning Portal - planning application RB2026/1441. (The application does not itself establish that the proposal has been approved).

WHISTON PARISH CHURCH: Last Sunday, celebrated the 20th Sunday after Trinity. Rev Caroline Wyman presided and preached at the Parish Communion at 9.45am. YouthZone met at St Cuthbert’s Church Hall 6pm and did activities around the theme of the Lost Sheep. Little Fishes had their weekly session on Monday 9.30-11am in the Parish Hall. At 11.30am the Open the Book had a rehearsal in church prior to going to three schools today (Thursday) to present the dramatisation of a bible passage. On Tuesday morning the funeral of David Dyson took place in church. On Wednesday the usual mid-week communion was at 10.30am. In the afternoon the Mothers’ Union had their monthly meeting and talked about “ Coming to your senses”. This evening (Thursday) 7.30pm in church it will be the launch and first rehearsal of the new Whiston Parish Church “Our Choir at Christmas”, a new informal adult choir. Next Sunday there will be Parish Communion 9.45am. To make arrangements for weddings or baptisms, ring 07799684543 or email [email protected]; whiston [email protected]. Contacts - Lucy Luckock (children and families’ activities) 07707863901; Rev Karen Skidmore, Priest in charge 07356232600; Alan Teale, Churchwarden 07803021201. Email [email protected].

WHISTON METHODIST CHURCH: Rev Andrew Fox led last Sunday morning’s service. The craft and board games group met last Tuesday. The Community Coffee morning is every Thursday 10-11.30am. The Coffee morning on October 29 will be in aid of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, when there will be a stall selling cards and gifts and a raffle. The preacher at next Sunday morning’s service at 10.30am will be Peter Drabble.

BROOM METHODIST CHURCH: Our Service on Sunday was led by Rev Louise Makin who preached on the theme of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians and Jesus’s answer to paying taxes. Our service next week will be led by Margaret Backhouse and Pat Latham. Broom Baby and Toddler group will be closed for the half-term holiday on Thursday October 29 and will resume Thursday November 5 9-11am. Next Tuesday@Broom meeting is on Tuesday October 27 10am-noon.

WHISTON YOUTH CLUB: And just like that we are nearly at the end of our first half term before the October break. We have said goodbye to some of our founder members as they start their adult life. We have had many new members, all through word of mouth - such a testament to the fantastic group of young people we have built! We have played bingo, chess, swing the bean bag, ping pong, snooker, blooket, Zombies, arts, crafts, cards and much more. We have also had visits from our local police and supported the ‘Young Minds Hello Yellow’ campaign. We have also looked in detail around our values over a number of our sessions, supporting our young people to develop holistically. We have also held an anonymous questionnaire around what they love about Youth Club and what they would change (apart from my singing it was all positive) with some fantastic comments around how they feel safe and happy, including how everyone is nice. We close for October half term and reopen on Bonfire Night. On our final session this week we will be having our annual Halloween Party - look out for the pics on social media!

LITTLE FISHES: Our Baby and Toddler Group meet every Monday during term time at Whiston Parish Hall 9.30-11am.

SUNBEAMS: The Baby and Toddler Group meet every Tuesday during term time at Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Herringthorpe 9.30-11am.

ROTHERHAM PROBUS GROUP: Next meeting on Tuesday October 27, the talk will be by Andy Wilson and is entitled ‘Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks. Meet 10.30am at Broom Lane Methodist Church.

KIMBERWORTH AND KIMBERWORTH PARK

Karen Wilkes - Tel 07930 438313 or email [email protected]

THE SALVATION ARMY: 158 High Street, Kimberworth S61 2BE, Telephone 01709 558435. Email [email protected]. Sundays - 10.30am relaxed and relevant church gathering. Tuesday - 9.30-10.30am coffee morning, 10.30-11.30 bible study group. Wednesday - 9-11am play group for preschoolers. Friday - 9-10am prayer space.

ST THOMAS’ CHURCH: Peter Street, Kimberworth. Holy Communion Services every second and fourth Sunday.  Family Service on first Sunday of the month and the All-Age service with potential baptisms on third Sunday.  All Services 10am. Coffee mornings in the Community Hall on first Wednesday of month 10am-noon. Good Companions on first and third Thursday 1.30-3.30 pm. For enquiries about baptisms or weddings, contact Rev Diane Etchell [email protected]. To hire the Community Centre, contact Rachel [email protected].  

KIMBERWORTH LIBRARY: Church Street, Kimberworth 01709 558581. Opening times - Monday and Tuesday 9.30am-1pm, Wednesday closed, Thursday 1.30-7pm, Friday 1.30-5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-1pm, Sunday closed. Knit and Natter – every Thursday 2.30-4.30pm, experienced and beginners welcome. Readers’ Group – once a month on second Thursday 5.30-6.45pm. IT beginners’ course – learn basic IT and internet skills with Learnmyway.com 10-11am every Tuesday. Police Drop In – 1st Tuesday of month 9.30-11am. Free stories, songs and rhymes for under 5s every Monday 11.15-11.45am.

ST JOHN’S CHURCH: Sunday Services 10.30am.  For enquiries, telephone (01709) 551652. On Sunday morning, there was a service of Morning Worship.  The after-school games club met on Monday and the last Naturally Connected group on Tuesday. Today (Thursday), the Drop-In Café is open 11am-1pm. It will be followed at 2pm by the Exploring Faith discussion group.  Sunday 10.30am a service of Holy Communion. 

CLLRS’ SURGERIES AT ST JOHN’S CHURCH: Cllr Simon Currie - Third Monday of month 6-7pm. Cllr Gill Garnett – First Thursday of month 11.30am-12.30pm along with Council Housing and Local Policing Team.

ST JOHN’S GREEN STAKEHOLDER GROUP: Consists of residents, business owners, councillors, RMBC housing and estates staff, police, church members, community groups, children and young peoples’ services etc. Meets regularly at St John’s Church to discuss ideas and problems in the area.

KIMBERWORTH PARK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: Membership open to residents of the estate and others who work there. Meetings held regularly to update members on developments and plans for making a difference to the estate. Phone the Community Partnership 01709 559805. Next meeting 2nd November 3.30pm.

ACTIVITIES AT THE CHISLETT CENTRE: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Men in Sheds (woodwork/gardening/socialising). Mondays - Knit/Natter 9.30-11.30am, Quiet Group 11.30am-1.30pm, Sewing group 1.30-3.15pm. Tuesdays – 11.30am-1.30pm Social group for over 50s. Wednesday – 9.15-11am Craft Group. Last Wednesday of every month – noon-2pm Forget Me Not Memory Café (Social group for people with dementia). Mon/Tues/Wed 10am-noon and Thursday 1-3pm Community Gym. Thursday - 10-11am Gentle Exercise/Keep Fit, 11.30am Musicality. Friday - 10.30a-11.30am Yoga (chair based or floor mat), noon–1pm Wellbeing/Mindfulness.

CHISLETT COMMUNITY GYM: Chislett Centre S61 3JT. Small friendly low-cost gym - £3 per session. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am-noon. Instructor is GP referral and pre and post-natal trained. Individual support and free induction. Contact Sam 07523889765 or [email protected].

KIMBERWORTH PARK WALKING FOR PLEASURE: Meet at St. John’s Church on Wednesdays 9.45am. 14th October - walked along Oaks Lane and crossed Wortley Road to Grange Park Golf Club. Walked in the direction of Thundercliffe Grange before entering Walkworth Wood and making way along the disused railway track before emerging onto Droppingwell Road. After crossing Upper Wortley Road, progressed back to St John’s Church. This is one of group’s longest walks – 5 miles. Anyone wishing to join, contact Karen Wilkes [email protected]. Website at https://www.kimberworthwalking.net.

GRANGE PARK GOLF CLUB: Explore range of full, flexi, and corporate golf membership packages. Call 01709 919991.

KIMBERWORTH PARK TARA: Monday-Wednesday 9-11am. Byrley Road. Clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, books, DVDs etc are on sale. Donations welcome.

KIMBERWORTH PARK CLUB 50+: Fridays noon-3pm at St Thomas’s Community Hall, High Street, Kimberworth.  Christmas craft and gift market on 14th November noon-4pm. Crafts, printed goods, jams, sweets, tombola etc.  Free entry. Contact by text 07947090607.

S61 LITTER ACTION GROUP: For details of future litterpicks see Facebook page S61 Litterpickers. If you fancy getting involved, check out Facebook page or contact Neil 07960 507582.

ROTHERHAM BMX CLUB: Little Common Lane, Kimberworth. To promote BMX / MTB Racing. The club has a number of bikes and safety equipment available, which can be hired. To book go to www.rotherhambmx.com/shop or contact [email protected].

BARKERS PARK BOWLING CLUB: Redscope Crescent S613LY. Looking to encourage anyone interested in Crown green bowling to come along and have a look at the club. There is usually someone there every Friday 10.30am-1pm and Tuesdays if not playing away. On some Tuesdays and Thursdays, there may be a league game. There will always be someone there to welcome visitors even on match days. Contact Dave Neale 07837460152.

WENTWORTH

WENTWORTH CHURCH: On Sunday November 1, a Service of Remembering is at 4pm. The church is looking for volunteers to help welcome visitors to the service and serve refreshments. The church is supporting Blythswood Care's ShoeBox Appeal, which distributes boxes to those in need in a number of countries. The deadline for anyone wishing to make up a box and bring it into church is Sunday November 1. For information, email [email protected]. On Thursday December 3, This is My Theatre will be performing A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in church. Tickets £18 from thisismytheatre.com. The York Waits will be visiting the church on Saturday December 12, performing ancient music. Tickets £15 from Wentworth Post Office or www.wentworthchurch.com.

HARLEY VILLAGE EVENTS: There's a number of events coming up at the Mission Rooms in Harley, including Bram Stoker's Dracula on Thursday October 29; doors open 7pm, and the performance starts 7.30pm. Saturday October 31 - Halloween Party 5.30pm. Harley Village Bonfire Night is on Saturday November 7 5pm. For more information and ticket prices for all events, visit HarleyVillageEvents on Facebook.

ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE: If you would like to help out at the centre, visit www.elsecar-heritage.com or email [email protected].

DINNINGTON

DINNINGTON AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY: The demonstrations are held in the Lyric Theatre, Dinnington. Doors open at 6.30pm and the demonstration starts at 6.45pm for approximately 2 hours. The cost of each demonstration is £5.00. 10th November - Richard Holland, TBC, Watercolour.

ANSTON

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