WHAT'S ON: Rawmarsh & Parkgate

RMBC PLANNING APPLICATIONS: An application has been received for the change of use of the former library and council offices at Rawmarsh branch library and offices on Rawmarsh Hill into two houses and for the erection of 12 flats. The former Ruscon site on Rotherham Road has an application by Litton (Parkgate) Ltd to erect a class D2 gymnasium with car park. An application has been made by E V Waddington Ltd for land at Waddington Way, Aldwarke to erect a building for use within classes B1(b), B2 (general industrial) and B8 (storage and distribution) and the enlargement of the existing surface water balancing pond. 

LOCAL PLANNING DECISIONS: An application to erect a dwelling on land at 57 Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh has been refused. An application for the construction of a dining hall and kitchen extension at Monkwood Primary Academy on Estate Road, Rawmarsh has been granted conditionally. Further information on planning applications at http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/ 

9TH ROTHERHAM SCOUT GROUP: Beavers completed their International Award by singing the french song Frere Jacques and counting to ten in french. They also repeated the french Beaver Promise. They discussed five national flags and coloured some printouts of flags which included France, Italy, Japan, USA and Germany. This was followed by a tasting session of garlic bread. Imogen Harries had made the Eiffel Tower from pipe cleaners at home which she took to show fellow beavers. The cubs continued working on their Pioneer Award, challenging themselves doing various knots. They also commenced their Computer Badge with Baloo learning various computer terms. Milly Marshall and Mollie Fisher moved up to scouts. All new scouts were learning the Scout Law and Promise. They also had a quiz on national flags and games. The group had a tombola stall at Rotherham Show for group fundraising.  Present were GSL, Paul Harvey, beaver leaders Annetta Harvey and Julie Taylor, Dawn Bryan and cub leader John Marshall. All monies raised will go to group funds for equipment and outings. Trips to the Civic Theatre on December 11 and Elvington Air Museum on October 17 still have places available.

RAWMARSH METHODIST CHURCH: The morning service on September 20 was led by T Hewson and the service of holy communion 6pm was led by Rev A Sharp. The prayer group met 10am on September 22 and the lunch club 12.30pm on the same day. The preacher this Sunday will be B Campbell. There is no evening service.

STARBUCKS: Has been given the go-ahead for its new site on Parkgate’s Foundry section of Retail World. The site will create 15 jobs.