Learn, laugh, live with u3a
The dawning of a new year offers an exciting opportunity to make changes to your life and a chance to develop a new fulfilling hobby for 2022. Spending time engaged in an enjoyable activity is great for your mental health and starting a new hobby could even help you reach...
Saving the Mill of the Black Monks
We look back at the history of one of Barnsley’s oldest in-use buildings, the Mill of the Black Monks and the future plans of its owner Malcolm Lister.
Swinton Lock: Navigating the needs of the community
Swinton Lock Activity Centre has been at the helm of the local community since 2004, offering a unique water-based service to improve wellbeing.
New project for Rotherham veterans
Rotherham’s Military Community Veterans Centre is launching a new project called ‘Hidden Faces’ to reach veterans at risk of loneliness and isolation.
Rotherham’s oldest charity, The Feoffees, continues to care
As Rotherham’s oldest charity, the Feoffees of the Common Lands of Rotherham have been giving back to the community for over 700 years.
Rotherham Climate Action aims to build back better to protect our planet
With the help of Rotherham Climate Action, have your say on how Rotherham tackles the climate change crisis and build back better.
Wath Hall: bought by the people, for the people
Following a six-year campaign, Wath Hall in Rotherham has finally been bought by the people, for the people to enjoy for years to come.
Aroundtown Meets Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes
With their fluorescent jackets and liveried motorbikes emblazoned with the word BLOOD, you could be forgiven for thinking that these riders are yet another part of the NHS’s frontline fleet. They work tirelessly through the night to transport urgent and emergency blood and pathology samples between hospitals and hospices, providing...
Teaming up to remember Ben Heap
A wise old monkey once said, ‘the past can hurt, but you can either run from it or learn from it.’ Rotherham couple Melanie and Chris Heap are following the advice of Rafiki from Disney’s Lion King and using their personal experience and courage to raise awareness for Sudden Unexpected...
Aroundtown Meets Dr Steve Burns
They say laughter is the best medicine, but for Dr Steve Burns a good dose of ‘glass half full’ attitude has been the secret to his continued concern for the people of Rotherham. One of the main questions a doctor asks you at a health check up is how many...
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