Teenager’s art-felt donation to Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal
Making other children and families happy at Christmas has inspired a teenage girl from Rotherham to design her own range of Christmas cards. This will be the fourth Christmas that 13-year-old Charlotte Oram, from Kimberworth, has raised money for the Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal. She started making and selling cards...
Be a food hero at FareShare Yorkshire
No one should go hungry at Christmas. But as 15 percent of households live in food insecurity, FareShare Yorkshire is gearing up for one of their busiest winter periods yet – and they’d really appreciate your help to get food out to those who need it most. As the UK’s...
Remember your shining star and support dementia services
For many people, Christmas is a time to spend with loved ones. But it can also be a time of year where our thoughts turn to those we miss who have sadly passed away. This year, Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity is inviting people in South Yorkshire to celebrate those...
Give Barnsley’s care leavers an unforgettable Christmas Day
Waking up in matching pyjamas, a festive walk in your Christmas jumpers, disputes over board games, and eating never-ending leftovers are all typical components of a family Christmas. But what does December 25th look like for care leavers? For young people who leave the care system, turkey, tinsel and traditions...
Help the homeless with HARC Sheffield
Homelessness is on nobody’s Christmas list. But as the cost of living crisis bites, and more people are forced to choose between eating, heating or keeping a roof over their heads, thousands of people in Yorkshire will spend the festive period sleeping rough, in hostels, or temporary accommodation. One Sheffield...
Toy appeal puts Rotherham families first for over 30 years
For over 30 years, Ann Levick, founder of Rotherham Families First, has been co-ordinating the Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal to ensure that no child goes without a present at Christmas.
First festive fundraiser for Feoffees
Rotherham’s oldest charity is hosting a Christmas charity concert for the first time in its almost-700-year history. The Feoffees of the Common Lands of Rotherham will be presenting their inaugural festive concert on Thursday 5th December at Rotherham Minster to raise funds for their charitable giving. A selection of local...
Orwell’s road to Barnsley uncovered in new film
Almost 90 years since he tramped his way through Barnsley, a film about George Orwell’s infamous visit to the town has been created by filmmaker Dave Cherry and media students at Barnsley College. Orwell had a two-week stay in Barnsley in March 1936 while gathering information for his book The...
ArtWorks: The day centre making art work for everyone
They’re the South Yorkshire not-for profit that’s got caring for adults with disabilities down to a fine art. And now, ArtWorks is opening their fourth day care centre, based at Barnsley Civic, to sculpt brighter futures for people in Barnsley. Since launching in 2015, ArtWorks has helped many people with...
Celebrating 120 years of secondary education in Mexborough
Former schoolteachers and pupils from Mexborough will be the subject of the latest exhibition at Fox Gallery. The gallery, based at Mexborough Business Centre, will focus on the 120-year history of secondary education in the town, including some of its most influential alumni and staff from over the years. It...
