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

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]. Sunday - 10.30am for relaxed and relevant church gathering. Tuesday - 930-10.30am coffee morning, 10.30-11.30am 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 month and All-Age service with potential baptisms on third Sunday.  All 10am. Coffee mornings in Community Hall on first Wednesday of month 10am-noon. Good Companions on first and third Thursday 1.30-3.30pm. 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. Tel 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. Last Saturday evening, the church hosted a Light in the Night Hallowe’en community event, serving nearly 200 visitors with hot chocolate, hot dogs and blessings. On Sunday morning, there was a service of Morning Worship and in the afternoon a memorial service to remember and light candles for loved ones.  The after-school clubs have resumed after their half-term break.  Today (Thursday), the Drop-In Café is open 11am-1pm.  On Sunday 10.30am there will be the annual Remembrance Sunday service, including the two-minute silence.

CLLR’S 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. Meets at St John’s Church to discuss ideas and problems. Next meeting 20th January.

KIMBERWORTH PARK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: Membership open to residents of the estate and others who work there. Meetings are held to update members on developments and the plans for the estate. Contact 01709 559805. Next meeting 23rd November 3.30pm.

ACTIVITIES AT THE CHISLETT CENTRE: Monday – Friday 9am-3pm Men in Sheds (woodwork/gardening/socialising), 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 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 - 10.30-11.30am Yoga (chair based or floor mat), noon-1pm Wellbeing/Mindfulness.

CHISLETT COMMUNITY GYM: Small friendly low-cost gym - £3 per session. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 – 12 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: Meets at St. John’s Church on Wednesday 9.45am. On 28th October, the group walked through Kimberworth, crossing over Meadowbank Road and down to the canal towpath, proceeding towards Rotherham Town Centre, pausing to admire the memorial gardens at the rear of New York Stadium, including the recent one in memory of Owen Jenkinson. Contact Karen Wilkes [email protected]. Website https://www.kimberworthwalking.net.

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

KIMBERWORTH PARK TARA: Open Monday-Wednesday 9-11am. Byrley Road.

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. Free entry. For information, text 07947090607.

S61 LITTER ACTION GROUP: For details of future litterpicks, see Facebook page S61 Litterpickers. To get involved, check out the Facebook page or contact Neil 07960 507582.

ROTHERHAM BMX CLUB: Little Common Lane, Kimberworth. The club has a number of bikes and safety equipment available, which can be hired if needed. 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 have a look at the club. There is usually someone there (weather permitting) every Friday 10.30am-1pm and Tuesdays if not playing away. On some Tuesdays and Thursdays, may be playing a league game, so all welcome. There will always be someone there on match days. Contact Dave Neale 07837460152.

WHISTON

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

WHISTON REMEMBERS: As we approach Remembrance Sunday this weekend when the country comes together to remember the fallen from two World Wars, here in Whiston we will also remember our brave heroes who gave their lives. On Sunday, morning Remembrance services will be held at both Whiston Parish Church and Whiston Methodist Church and, at the Parish Church, the service will be followed by the Act of Remembrance when poppy wreaths are laid at the Lychgate. There will then be Whiston Parish Council’s Remembrance Lunch at 12.30pm in the Parish Hall. Poppy garlands have, once again, been displayed at our Remembrance Bench by the Green, and this year our special ‘Twinkly Pro’ tree by the bridge will be glowing red, as a mark of respect, from Wednesday November 4. Do go along and take a look. “We will remember them”.

CAN YOU SUPPORT THE COOP’S CHRISTMAS ‘GIVING TREE’?: This year, for the first time, the Coop on Worrygoose Lane will have a special Christmas ‘Giving Tree’ in store. This is the initiative of Store Manager, Donna, who will be adding labels to the tree, each giving the age/gender of a child, with the idea that customers are requested to take a label and purchase a suitable gift which they then return to store. This idea is part of the annual Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal, in conjunction with Rotherham Families First, and the Coop store have also agreed to be a ‘drop-off’ point for people wishing to donate. All donated gifts will go to children who may otherwise not be so lucky this Christmas.. Please support Donna and her team at the Coop if you can.

CONGRATULATIONS TO WHISTON’S ‘PUB OF THE YEAR’: Congratulations to The Hind pub on East Bawtry Road who have won Ember Inns ‘Pub of the Year’ Award, beating approximately 350 other pubs. Manager, Mikey, says the award was given in recognition of rising to the challenge of turning around the pub’s performance and, in addition, they also won the ‘Guest Obsessed Award based on customer feedback. The next ‘Sip and Paint’ evening is already fully booked, but on the evening of December 5 there will be musical entertainment at The Hind to raise money for Rotherham Hospice.

GROUP’S HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISING EFFORTS: A big shout out to the young ladies of Expression U16 Lyrical who set up their Halloween ‘Bake Off’ stall outside the shops on Worrygoose Lane last week to raise funds to help them take part in The Dance Summit 2027. The group have earned a prestigious invitation to compete in this competition in Orlando, Florida, to represent their club, South Yorkshire and England on the international stage. They have set up a Gofundme page and all monies raised will go towards entry fees, kit and other essentials.

WHITESTONE PUBLIC HEARINGS: Anyone following the progress of the Whitestone Solar Farm application is reminded that Public Hearings are due on November 10, 11 and 12 at AES Seal New York Stadium. The date for registering to speak has now passed, but members of the public can watch livestreams via the Planning Inspectorate Whitestone Solar Farm project website, or recordings will be published afterwards.

WHISTON PARISH CHURCH: Last Sunday, celebrated All Saints Day. Rev Caroline Wyman presided and preached at the Parish Communion 9.45am. Starfish Gang was led by Anthea Goodman and Rita Beech. At 4pm there was Refresh @4, an all age service taken by Rev Karen Skidmore. During the craft session, bookmarks were made. Afterwards a meeting of YouthZone took place in church and the lower room. On Monday morning Little Fishes had their weekly session in the Parish Hall and the Natter group met in the Parish Hall. On Wednesday Rev Karen presided at the midweek communion service 10.30am. Today (Thursday) 7.30pm there will be the third rehearsal of the new Whiston Parish Church “Our Choir at Christmas”. Tomorrow morning (Friday) Class 6 from Whiston J and I will take part in a special remembrance service in church.  Next Sunday, Remembrance Sunday, there will be an All age Parade Service 9.45am followed by an Act of Remembrance at the Lychgate and at 6pm a Requiem Eucharist (Fauré). Christmas Tree Festival in church on December 5. 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: Coffee Morning on October 29 raised £270.90 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Last Sunday there was a joint service at Broom Methodist Church. The Craft and Board Games group meet Tuesday noon-2pm. Community Coffee morning is today (Thursday) 10-11.30am. Remembrance Sunday service on November 8 10am will be led by church members. This will be followed by the Village Act of Remembrance at the Lychgate.

BROOM METHODIST CHURCH: Communion service on Sunday was led by Rev Andrew Fox. We welcomed members from Whiston, Wickersley and Clifton who joined in worship. Service of remembrance next Sunday will be led by Rona Hudson 10am. Broom Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday during term time 9-11am. Next Tuesday@Broom on Tuesday November 10 10am-noon. Broom will be celebrating its 74th anniversary on Saturday November 21 2pm with an afternoon tea. See stewards for details. Broom carol service - Wednesday December 16 7pm.

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

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

 ROTHERHAM PROBUS GROUP: Next meeting on Tuesday November 10, when the talk by David Wadkin is entitled ‘A History of Printing’. This will be followed on November 17 with a ‘Club Morning’, after which the Group will be on their Winter Break until January.

WENTWORTH

WENTWORTH CHURCH: Next year will mark the 150th anniversary of the consecration of Holy Trinity church (the new one). As such, a number of celebrations are being planned, including a celebration service on Sunday July 11, followed by a party and picnic. Anyone wishing to be part of a planning group or who has any ideas for celebrations, contact the church by emailing [email protected]. The church is again collecting toys for Families First for Christmas, therefore it’s requested that all unwrapped new or nearly new toys and gifts be brought to the Advent Sunday communion service on November 29.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE: On Sunday November 8, a Remembrance Service will be held in Wentworth Church at 10am, followed by an Act of Remembrance at Wentworth Village War Memorial at 10.50am.

MESSY CHURCH: On Sunday November 8, a Messy Church will be held in the Mission Rooms in Harley at 4pm. The session will include lots of fun, activities, stories, and refreshments.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Harley Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday November 28, from 10am-3pm, and will include lots of stalls for Christmas present ideas, plus refreshments. All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKET: On Sunday November 15, a Christmas Makers Market will be held at Elsecar Heritage Centre, from 10am-4pm. The event will have a variety of stalls, including handmade crafts, artwork, jewellery, artisan food and drink, and more, making it perfect for Christmas present ideas. Entry is free, there is also free parking and dogs are allowed in the Ironworks.

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