Family’s cancer risk hidden in their DNA
For most of his life, Barnsley man Richard ‘Adam’ Shaw saw stomach cancer as a tragic pattern in his family history. Three of his father’s siblings died from the disease within 13 years, the youngest being just 38. Although each loss raised questions, there were no clear answers as to...
40 Years of Hitting the Right Note for Thorpe Hesley Brass Band
This year marks a very special milestone as Thorpe Hesley Brass Band celebrates its 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades, the band has grown from a small school project into a thriving community band that continues to bring people together through a shared love of brass music. The band...
Free Anaphylaxis Awareness Sessions with Live and Learn Consultancy
Would you know what to do if someone suddenly developed swelling, struggled to breathe or became seriously unwell after an allergic reaction? Anaphylaxis can happen suddenly and knowing what to look for – and how to respond – could make a life-saving difference. That’s the message behind a series of...
Is a DIY Divorce Really Worth It?
With Sharon Lockwood, family law solicitor and director at Howells Solicitors There are many things you can try and do yourself without the need of a specialist, but is a divorce really one of them? With online applications and no-fault divorce making the process appear straightforward, many couples choose to...
Celebrating 20 years of world-class classical music in Barnsley
This year, Barnsley celebrates 20 years of a very special musical relationship. Since 2006, Sheffield charity Music in the Round has been bringing some of the world’s finest classical musicians to the town, giving local audiences the opportunity to experience live chamber music without travelling further afield. What started with...
Annual music festival returns to Wentworth Church
This September, the fine acoustics of Wentworth Church will strike the right note as it hosts its annual music festival. The grade II* listed church in the heart of Wentworth village will have a series of free and paid-for concerts from Friday 25th to Wednesday 30th September showcasing some of South Yorkshire’s...
You & Your Health: Urinary Health Conditions
Many of us will happily compare cholesterol levels, discuss dodgy knees or show off the latest sleep or fitness trackers but one mention of bladder health will leave you looking a bit flushed. As September is urological diseases awareness month, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on a...
A new chapter for a much-loved Barnsley day service
When someone you love can no longer get out and about as easily, knowing they have somewhere safe, friendly and stimulating to go can mean the world. For families across Barnsley, that reassurance is now being provided by The Old Courthouse Day Centre CIO. The newly established independent charity began...
Learn, Laugh, Live with Rotherham u3a
If you’re looking for low-cost hobbies, why not join Rotherham u3a this autumn as the new membership year starts. For over 30 years, Ru3a has provided lifelong learning opportunities to people in Rotherham of all ages who are not in full-time work. Whether you’re retired, unemployed or work part-time, becoming...
United for women’s health: free sessions by RUCT
Looking for ways to get active, feel stronger and meet other women? Rotherham United Community Trust has a range of free women-only exercise sessions taking place every week across Rotherham. Choose from a range of fun and accessible activities from dance and Zumba to boxercise, strength training and more. Whether...
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