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...
Weston Park Cancer Charity celebrates three years of free transport service
Leading South Yorkshire and Derbyshire cancer charity Weston Park Cancer Charity is celebrating three years of providing their free transport service for cancer patients across the region. Driven by a team of volunteers, the service provides a friendly and comfortable environment for patients to get to their appointments at any...
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. The men’s suicide prevention charity will now have seven groups across Rotherham and Barnsley. Nationally, there are around 180 groups, having increased significantly in recent years...
Free first aid course to help you save a life
Would you know how to help someone having a medical emergency? Someone has a heart attack every five minutes. One in five of us will witness someone needing CPR after collapsing. But most people don’t act on it. Only 30 percent of people receive bystander CPR. That hesitancy is often...
Santa brings cheer to Rotherham Hospice families
December may be a very busy time for Santa Claus, yet he always makes time to bring some Christmas cheer to Rotherham Hospice. Santa has been a supporter of Rotherham Hospice since before the hospice was even built 27 years ago. For Santa, knowing he can spread a little Christmas...
The elves are busy working at Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal
The Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal is running again in 2023 to make sure no child or young person goes without a gift to open on Christmas morning. The annual appeal is co-ordinated by Ann Levick of Families First, plus a team of dedicated elves who all volunteer to ensure the...