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 31 - a moderate 8 mile walk, 3 reservoirs from Langsett, led by Gill Freer 07443644633, meet 10am in Langsett Barn CP S36 9FD. Wednesday November 4 - a moderate 10 mile walk Rother Valley Country Park to Harthill led by June Peach 07827857158, meet 10am in Rother Valley Country Park CP, S26 5PQ. Saturday November 7 - a moderate 8 mile walk from Brookhouse to Roche Abbey and Thurcroft led by Ken Whetter 07809312903, meet 10am in Travellers Rest CP, Main St, Brookhouse, S25 1ZG. See ramblers.org.uk/rotherham-metro.

WINTHORPE MEN'S GROUP: A group for older men who live alone. Winthorpe provides an opportunity every month to get together. Meet on first Thursday in month 10.30am-12.30pm, with November 5 being the next one. Call Anna Chester 07397 039226 or visit http://www.winthropgardens.org.uk.

SILVERLINE HELPLINE: Offers friendship, conversation and support to older people aged 55 and over. Whatever the day or time, you can pick up the phone and speak to one of the friendly Silver Line team members. The team is also there if you have any worries or questions. The service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call free on 0800 4 70 80 90.

MEXBOROUGH & SWINTON

Ruth Booth-Rodgers - Email [email protected]

MENOPAUSE CAFE: For women to share their experiences on how menopause is affecting them and their families. Held at Swinton Library on final Thursday of month, next today, Thursday October 29 10.30am-noon. Places limited to 15, and are first come first served. Contact library 01709 254615 or call in to book your place.

CAKE STATION, SWINTON: The recent horror-themed quiz at the Cake Station proved a success, with the 'Swinton Slashers' taking first prize. The next quiz is the Halloween quiz on Saturday October 31, with a table for two costing £7.50 and a table for four costing £15. Doors open 6.30pm, with the quiz starting 7.15pm and the price includes entry to the quiz and a buffet. Contact the cafe or pop in to secure your table.

SWINTON CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME: With the help of sponsorship from a local company, Swinton Community Focus Group will be holding a pantomime in Swinton. 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is on Saturday December 12 at Park View function suite, on Park Road, Swinton, S64 8JH; doors open 1pm, with the pantomime starting 2pm. Tickets £8 per person, and the seating is unallocated. There will be an interval during the pantomime, plus a community raffle and maybe a special appearance from a Christmas visitor. To book tickets, visit https://www.ticketsource.com/swintoncommunityfocusgroup.

SWINTON COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUP: The group helped to organise the Scarecrow Festival at St. Margaret's Parish Church last Saturday; they have now removed all the unclaimed scarecrows to be either rehomed or recycled. Volunteers were busy last weekend putting up the crosses, poppies and banners in Swinton Precinct ready for Remembrance. Due to the high winds, the volunteers were keeping a check on the crosses in case any blew over.

ST. MARGARET'S PARISH CHURCH, SWINTON: The Scarecrow Festival, which was held last Saturday at the monthly coffee morning in church, proved a success, with a number of local businesses, schools and individuals creating scarecrows.

MEXBOROUGH, DENABY AND CONISBROUGH FOODBANK: The volunteers continue to receive donations of Harvest Festival collections, including ones from Wriggles and Giggles Day Nursery, Tickhill Road Hospital - Hazel Ward, Conisbrough Ivanhoe Academy, Little Einsteins Day Nursery Ltd - Denaby, Mexborough Montagu Academy, and Kilnhurst St. Thomas Primary Academy. Any businesses, schools or local churches who would like to support the foodbank can telephone 01709 717186 or email [email protected].

REMEMBRANCE: Volunteers have decorated a tree near the war memorial with a cascade of poppies. On Sunday November 8, a Remembrance parade and service will be held 11am at the Cenotaph, Castle Hill Park, Doncaster Road, Doncaster. On Wednesday November 11, a parade and two minute silence will be held 11am at York Square, High Street, Mexborough.

MEXBOROUGH REFORM: A councillor's ward surgery is on Saturday October 31 10am-noon, at Mexborough Library.

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. Contact 01709 544590.

YOUTH CLUB: At Bill Chafer YC on Thursdays 5-7pm catering for 8-14 yrs old. Free entry.

GREASBROUGH

FRIENDS OF GREASBROUGH PARK: Volunteer gardening group meets 9am every Tuesday in Greasbrough Park pavilion and would welcome anyone who could help with weeding, planting the flower beds, or generally making the park look its best. For information, look at the park notice board or ring Maureen Taylor 07904 517226 or just meet at the pavilion.

GREASBROUGH COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB: Monday October 19 - 21up triples, Rachel Lancaster, Dot Payne and Alan Bower; 11up, Mick Cilenti and Mick Lloyd. Wednesday October 21 - 21up doubles, Alan Bower and Mick Cilenti. Thursday October 22 - Round Robin Competition at Greasbrough, Maureen Taylor and Vic Denton. Saturday October 24 - 21up doubles, Mick Lloyd and Rachel Lancaster, Maureen Taylor and Dot Payne; 11up doubles, Colin Crossland and Mick Cilenti. Sunday 25 October - 21up doubles, Kenny Herbert and Mick Cilenti, Chris Mason and Alan Bower. Winter club days are weekends 10.30am, Monday and Wednesday 12.30pm, plus Round Robin alternately at Greasbrough and Barkers Park green enrolling from 11am for a noon start. Contact John Byers 07715 067335.