Breastfeed in Barnsley Anytime, Anywhere

Breastfeed in Barnsley Anytime, Anywhere

Whether it’s your first or your fourth, having a baby is a life-changing experience that brings with it new emotions and new responsibilities. In between sleepless nights, changing nappies, and adjusting to your new family dynamics, you must also navigate the infant feeding journey. Breastfeeding has many benefits for mum,...

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Two new Andy’s Man Club groups open in South Yorkshire

Two new Andy’s Man Club groups open in South Yorkshire

More men across South Yorkshire will be able to access free peer-led support thanks to the launch of two new Andy’s Man Club groups. A group at Kiveton Park’s Old Colliery Offices starts on Monday 13th January and another will open at Conisbrough Library two weeks later on the 27th....

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A purrfect tribute to Charlie the Cat.

A purrfect tribute to Charlie the Cat.

A woman with autism from Rotherham has published her debut children’s book and wants to inspire other neurodivergent young people to follow their aspirations. When Lisa Victoria, 32, wrote Charlie the Cat in 2021, she did so without publishing in mind. She had initially written it as a Christmas present...

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Noble nod for South Yorkshire charities

Noble nod for South Yorkshire charities

Two South Yorkshire charities have been recognised by King Charles III for their commitment to their local community. Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes and Rotherham Families First both received the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award given to UK volunteer groups and is equivalent to the...

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Remember your shining star and support dementia services

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...

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ArtWorks: The day centre making art work for everyone

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...

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Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir on song for 100 years

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...

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Andrew’s Butchery adds to the pot for Newman School

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...

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Talk N Train: Free mental health support in Rotherham

Talk N Train: Free mental health support in Rotherham

By Allana Kennedy Over the past few years mental health and people’s wellbeing has been more openly spoken about. Since a light has been shone onto the matter, more amazing people like the volunteers at Talk N Train here in Rotherham have set up vital services for those struggling in...

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Rotherham Minster launches £3 million redevelopment campaign

Rotherham Minster launches £3 million redevelopment campaign

Rotherham Minster has towered over the town for more than 500 years. But to ensure the town’s oldest and most significant building remains for the next thousand years, its vicar took a leap of faith to launch an ambitious £3 million fundraising campaign. In April, Rev Canon Phil Batchford, together...

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