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...
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...
MCVC Helps Veterans Find their Community After the Forces
Leaving the Armed Forces can be one of the biggest adjustments a person and their family will ever face. For many veterans, the structure, routine and camaraderie that once came naturally can suddenly disappear, often leading to feelings of loneliness, isolation and a loss of purpose. Families can experience these...
Library Corner: summer reads by Rotherham Libraries
Do you ever visit the library and not know what to read next? Well, we’re introducing a new column where staff from Rotherham Libraries share a handful of titles from across the shelves, highlighting books for readers of all ages and interests. This month, the team at Riverside Library share...
Separation vs Divorce: Why Waiting Could Cost You More in the Long Run
With Sharon Lockwood, family lawyer at Howells Solicitors’ Rotherham branch When a relationship breaks down, many couples choose to separate rather than formally divorce. At first glance, this can seem like the cheaper and easier option. After all, if you’re living apart and have made informal arrangements about finances or...
Call-Out for Lost Stories of Wentworth’s Servants
A new exhibition opening this summer at Wentworth Woodhouse is calling for the stories that history left out – those of the servants and staff who lived and worked behind the scenes of one of Britain’s grandest homes.
Rotherham Hospital Charity celebrates 30 years of impact
For three decades, Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity has been proving that healthcare is about far more than medicine. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, the charity is shining a light on the vital role it plays alongside The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, funding the extras the NHS...
Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common: Understanding your Property Ownership Options
With Joanna Sharp, licensed conveyancer at Howells Solicitors’ Barnsley branch If you’re planning on buying a house with someone else, have you thought about how you plan to own it together? While buyers often focus on securing a mortgage, arranging surveys and negotiating contracts, the way a property is legally...