Smile for miles for Rotherham kids thanks to £899k lottery funding
Children and young people across Rotherham will now have access to more free activities thanks to almost £900,000 in National Lottery Funding. The Children Young People and Families Consortium (CYPF Consortium) has been awarded £899,572 from the National Lottery to support local voluntary and community sector organisations who work with...
Aroundtown Meets Toby Foster
What do you call a man with one of the most recognisable voices on South Yorkshire’s airwaves? The same thing as the one whose acting credits include TV’s greatest ever comedies. The inimitable Toby Foster. For more than twenty years, Toby’s career has been a merry-go-round of sitcoms, stand-up and...
The Steel City Derby Returns
After five years, the region’s most fiercely contested football derby is back. Forget the Manchester, Merseyside, North London or Second City derbies. It’s the Steel City derby that has South Yorkshire in a chokehold. It’s akin to tribal warfare. Over 130 years of bad blood. Cut you and you bleed...
Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir on song for 100 years
When a group of miners from the Dearne got together to form a choir on 23rd September 1924, little did they know the legacy they would create. But a hundred years later, the Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir are still singing strong, bringing joy to all those who hear the...
The Combat Academy: More than a martial arts school
On an industrial estate in Barugh Green, Barnsley there’s a kickboxing community that has produced one of Europe’s most successful fight teams.
But there’s more to it than just what they do on the mats.
Volunteers needed for Rotherham Poppy Appeal
Rotherham’s Royal British Legion members are looking for new volunteers to support this year’s Poppy Appeal. This year’s appeal will run from Thursday 24th October until Remembrance Sunday on 10th November. Remembrance activities are organised annually by the Royal British Legion to honour the contribution of our Armed Forces community,...
Andrew’s Butchery adds to the pot for Newman School
A new set of wheels is in sight for students at Newman School in Rotherham thanks to a hearty donation from a town centre butcher. Andy Birks of Andrew’s Butchery donated £5,000 from his Birkfest Festival towards the school’s fundraising campaign to replace their fleet of specialist transport. Earlier this...
You & Your Health: Childhood illnesses
Back to school means its back to kids bringing home a different illness every other week. It can feel like your child is always poorly during the autumn and winter months. But that’s because they are more susceptible to sickness due to their underdeveloped immune systems and the high exposure...
Legal Talk: Wills – a jargon busting guide
You have decided to make your will. You’ve met with your solicitor, discussed your needs and received advice. You then receive your will to review, but find it contains words you may not fully understand. Legal terms can be confusing if you haven’t encountered their specific meaning before. In this...
The history of Clifton Park
If you grew up in or around Rotherham, your childhood memories are probably etched with days spent at Clifton Park. For over 130 years, Clifton Park has been more than just your average park. How lucky we are to have such a gem right here on our doorstep. You might...
