400 years of flour at Worsbrough Mill
One of Barnsley’s best loved heritage sites is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year. King Charles I was on the throne when Worsbrough Mill’s waterwheel first started turning to produce freshly-ground flour. Bread was a staple then as it is today, and the traditional method of milling hasn’t changed much...
SYPA goes one step beyond
They’re the youth theatre group that always goes one step beyond. But this May, South Yorkshire Performance Academy welcome you to the house of fun as they open the doors to their latest production, Our House. Running from Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th May at Rotherham’s Civic Theatre, SYPA will...
VE Day events in South Yorkshire
This May, the nation is being encouraged to unite to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, with celebrations taking place across South Yorkshire. On Thursday 8th May, it will be 80 years since the official end of the Second World War. In 1945, the Allies accepted...
Planets in the Park
This February, spend a stellar evening at Clifton Park chasing the Moon across the sky as it passes a treasure trove of planets and winter constellations. As part of National Astronomy Week, the Friends of Clifton Park have teamed up with Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society to offer a free...
The history of Clifton Park
If you grew up in or around Rotherham, your childhood memories are probably etched with days spent at Clifton Park. For over 130 years, Clifton Park has been more than just your average park. How lucky we are to have such a gem right here on our doorstep. You might...
Make a scheduled stop at South Yorkshire Transport Museum
This summer, explore our region’s transport heritage with a visit to South Yorkshire Transport Museum in Rotherham. Running since 1995, the volunteer-owned museum has amassed over 15,000 transport-related artefacts, including 50 major vehicle exhibits on display at their Aldwarke unit. While they may be known for their collection of heritage...
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