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

RAWMARSH & PARKGATE

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

JUNIOR JOSEPHS: If your child is between 4-6 and likes to play football, take them along to Parkgate Astro Centre on Monday 6-7pm to join in with Rawmarsh Junior Joseph’s? The cost is £2 per session, suitable footwear and clothing needed.

RAWMARSH REINDEER DASH: A 5k fun run in Birchwoods, Rawmarsh in aid of Rawmarsh Runstars. Open to adults and children over 6, the event is fully marshalled and fancy dress is encouraged. Saturday December 12 10.30am. There will be a finishing memento. Cost £7 per person. Book your place early, for entry details check out the Rawmarsh Runners Facebook page or email [email protected].

9TH ROTHERHAM SCOUT GROUP: Beavers made a start on their Animal Award last week. Sue and Peter took their pet tortoises to show everyone. They then drew animal pictures, discussed caring for pets and ended their session with team games. The Cubs were working on fire safety, not only at their HQ but also in their own homes, also discussing fireworks. They also finished with some games. Give your names to Skip or Otter if you want to go to the pantomime on December 11 as soon as possible as final numbers are now needed.

ROOM ON THE BROOM STORY SESSION: Read by storyteller Carmel Page on Tuesday October 27 1.30pm at Rawmarsh Salvation Army, Quarry Street (S62 7DB). Free to attend, no need to book, suitable for children aged up to 5 years old, older siblings also welcome. No experience needed. Contact Rotherham Family Hubs 01709 914569 or search for Rotherham Family Hubs on Facebook.

RAWMARSH ST JOSEPH’S JFC: The club's U14s Whites is looking for mid level players in any position; training Thursday and match days are Sunday. Contact 07976580773.

HALLOWEEN CRAFTING: A spooky craft session is on Thursday October 29 10-11am, at Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub. To book, call 01709 255682.

BEDTIME STORY SESSION: A bedtime story session of 'Room on the Broom' is at Rawmarsh Salvation Army on Quarry Street, on Tuesday October 27 1.30-2.30pm. Suitable for families with children up to the age of five, session free. No booking required. Contact Rotherham Family Hubs 01709 914569.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: On Sunday November 8, a Remembrance Sunday event is at 10.30am at St. Mary's Church in Rawmarsh, and on Armistice Day on Wednesday November 11, a small gathering will take place 11am at the War Memorial.

HIGH STREET CENTRE, RAWMARSH: There's lots to get involved with at the High Street Centre, including Munchkins Musical Theatre, which includes classes of singing, dancing, acting and role playing for children up to five. Classes £6 every Saturday morning. Adult dance classes cost of £6 per class, on Mondays 11.30am-12.30pm. As well as regular classes and activities, a number of events are held at the centre, including an Indoor Christmas Market, on Saturday November 14 10am-2pm. The market is free. £5 per child to see Santa, and booking recommended. Email [email protected] or telephone 01709 719478.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: Friday November 27 - Christmas Craft Fair 10am-noon at The Steadlands Neighbourhood Centre in Rawmarsh.

GREASBROUGH

FRIENDS OF GREASBROUGH PARK: Our volunteer gardening group meet 9am every Tuesday in Greasbrough Park pavilion and would welcome volunteers. For information look at park notice board or ring Maureen Taylor 07904517226 or meet at pavilion.

GREASBROUGH COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB: Club days Monday and Wednesdays 12.30pm and Saturday and Sundays 10.30am. Presentation night at Treeton Club for all Rotherham Bowling Clubs on Saturday October 24 7pm. Monday October 12 - 21up doubles, Chris Mason and Dave Bibby, Les Bell and Rachel Lancaster, Adele Pearson and Mick Cilenti, Alan Bower and David Green. Wednesday October 14 - 21up doubles, David Green and Dot Payne, John Byers and Colin Crossland; Summer Round Robin, Mick Cilenti. Thursday October 15 - Round Robin winners, Alan Bower, Mick Lloyd and John Byers.

GREASBROUGH COMMUNITY HISTORY SOCIETY: Next meeting at the Crown pub 5pm on Monday November 2nd, Tony Dodsworth will talk about the first world war and how it affected Greasbrough and Parkgate. At Greasbrough library every Friday 11am-1pm as part of Friendship Group.

MASBROUGH

ST PAUL’S CHURCH: Sunday October 18 - 10.30am mass was led by Rev Justine Smith. Monday October 26 - Make a Joyful Noise 6pm, 7-30pm small groups meeting. Sunday October 25 - morning mass 10.30am. Saturday October 31 - annual pie and pea supper 5pm, cost £10 per head, numbers limited.

MEXBOROUGH & SWINTON

Ruth Booth-Rodgers - Email [email protected]

MOTHERHOOKERS CIC: A crochet social group who meet every Wednesday 10am-noon in Mexborough Library. Free to attend. Just go along or ask for more information in the library.

SWINTON LOCK ACTIVITY CENTRE: The team are looking for donations for the tombola, such as any unwanted gifts, perfume, candles, chocolates etc. Visit their Facebook page or telephone 01709 578778.

ST. MARGARET'S PARISH CHURCH, SWINTON: A Scarecrow Festival is in church on Saturday October 24, giving local businesses, schools, and families the opportunity to display their homemade scarecrows. Monthly coffee morning 9.30am-noon.

BEDTIME STORY SESSION: A bedtime story session of 'Room on the Broom' is at Swinton Family Hub on Lime Grove, on Monday October 26 1-2pm. Suitable for families with children up to five, session free. No booking required. Contact Rotherham Family Hubs on 01709 914569.

FAMILY MAKE AND CREATE SESSIONS: Throughout November, Flux is holding family make and create sessions at Swinton Library. Each session is free and will include different creative activities. Sessions on Saturday November 7, 14, 21 and 28 10am-noon. To book, visit bit.ly/swintonlibrarysessions or visit the library.

FIREWORK EVENT: Saturday November 7 - the New Masons Arms in Mexborough is holding 'Back with a Bang', a free community event that will include two firework displays, at 6.30pm and 7.30pm.

WINTER CRAFT FAIR: St. John the Baptist Church on Church Street in Mexborough is holding a Winter Craft Fair on Saturday November 14 10am-2pm.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON: Mexborough Events Committee Inclusive (MECI) is holding its annual Christmas Lights Switch On event on Thursday November 26 4-7pm, on Mexborough High Street. If interested in holding a stall, contact [email protected].

MEXBOROUGH CHRISTMAS MARKET: Friday November 27 - The Spirit of Mexborough is holding 'The Main Event', which will involve a Mexborough Christmas Market and Festivities. On Mexborough High Street 4-7pm.

NEW PLAYERS WANTED: Mexborough Cricket Club is looking for new players. Email [email protected].