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...
Discover Rotherham with a free guided tour
Explore Rotherham in a new light this summer by taking part in a free guided heritage walk led by Rotherham District Civic Society. With a focus on some of the town centre’s historic buildings, the walking tour highlights the architecture and stories that often go unnoticed in everyday life, ...
Walk into wellbeing with South Yorkshire’s Ramblers groups
If you’re contemplating fresh starts and better habits in 2026, there’s no simpler, more uplifting resolution than pulling on your walking boots and joining your local Ramblers group. Here in our part of South Yorkshire, we have some fantastic volunteer-run groups where people of all ages and fitness levels meet...
Royal recognition for Rotherham Families First
The charity behind Rotherham’s Christmas toy appeal has been given the royal seal of approval with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Out of 281 charitable organisations to receive the award in 2024/25, Rotherham Families First is Rotherham’s only recipient of this prestigious honour, which is the equivalent of an...
Celebrating 30 years of Rotherham u3a
If you want to stay active, keep learning and have fun in 2025, now is the perfect time to join Rotherham u3a. The member-led organisation has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Since launching in August 1994, it has provided lifelong learning opportunities to scores of people in Rotherham after they’ve...
