Making space for dementia support in Rotherham
If you spend your days caring for someone with memory problems, confusion, or dementia, you know how much love, patience, and strength it takes. But you also know how easy it is to forget about yourself, especially at this time of year when everything feels busier and the world seems...
New book takes an A-Z tour of Rotherham
This winter, take an A-Z tour of Rotherham from the comfort of your home thanks to a new book by local author, James Barker. In A–Z of Rotherham, James reveals the history behind the borough, its streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with it. From All Saint’s Church...
Rotherham’s The Arc Cinema celebrates first anniversary
One year ago, The Arc Cinema opened its doors with a mission: to bring the magic of film back to the heart of Rotherham. And they’ve done that and more. After 30 years without a local cinema, The Arc Cinema has won over audiences with luxury recliner seating, spotless surroundings,...
Stronger Together at Rawmarsh High Street Centre
If you or someone you care about is feeling isolated, Rawmarsh High Street Centre is a hub for community, connection and support. The non-profit organisation, founded in 2002, is dedicated to transforming lives of people from Rawmarsh and Parkgate who are feeling lonely, disconnected, or socially isolated. Whether it’s due...
Wath chippy owner’s football factory that fed the Wolves
Long before the roar of Molineux echoed with Premier League glory, the golden era of Wolverhampton Wanderers was being shaped on a modest, muddy Miners Welfare pitch almost a hundred miles away in South Yorkshire. On the sidelines was Mark Crook, a retired footballer and chip shop owner from Wath...
Hospice’s ‘Rother special’ seasonal events
Next year, Rotherham Hospice will celebrate 30 years of providing expert, compassionate care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness. But while the anniversary is still on the horizon, the hospice is sending a heartfelt invitation to the local community to get involved in the months of fundraising events ahead....
Conisbrough residents campaign against huge solar farm on ancient deer park
Conisbrough residents rally to oppose plans for a colossal solar farm they claim would devastate a site of profound historical and ecological significance.
Aroundtown Meets Tony Stewart OBE
In the world of football, players and managers often steal the headlines. But behind every club’s rise, revival, or reinvention stands a figure whose influence is quieter, yet no less crucial: the chairman. Tony Stewart OBE has been the steady hand at the helm of Rotherham United since 2008, guiding...
A flock of stories: uncovering RSPB Old Moor’s heritage
Beneath the open skies and among the whispering reeds, the RSPB Old Moor is offering more than birdsong this September. As part of the national Heritage Open Days festival, a series of free talks and exhibitions is taking flight, inviting visitors to explore the rich cultural and natural history of...
Heritage Open Days 2025: What’s on in South Yorkshire
This September, explore hidden places and try out new experiences for free as the annual Heritage Open Days festival returns.
