Sheffield FA recognises grassroots heroes

Sheffield FA recognises grassroots heroes

There would be no grassroots football without the tremendous work that volunteers do year in, year out. They are the beating heart of the footballing community who give their time, effort and energy to make a positive impact on the game.  As a way of thanking them for their dedication,...

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What a finish for Totty Cup centenary

What a finish for Totty Cup centenary

It was a magical moment for the Totty Cup’s 100th anniversary as the historic school football competition went back to its roots in more ways than one. The centenary final was held in Goldthorpe, where the competition was started 100 years ago. But it also championed the very heart of...

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Sheffield Home of Football

Sheffield Home of Football

Football has five billion fans and 250 million players around the world, but only one home: Sheffield. The steel city provided the spark which enabled the beautiful game to spread to become the most popular sport in the world. And now, 166 years after history began, Sheffield is set to...

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Worksop Town FC: Beloved and Betrayed

Worksop Town FC: Beloved and Betrayed

This year marks 100 years since the FA Cup final was first held at the original Wembley Stadium. And it also marks 100 years since one of the most catastrophic and irredeemable betrayals made in footballing history. Non-league Worksop Town FC sent shockwaves through the sporting world when they drew...

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Give crown green bowling a go in Barnsley

Give crown green bowling a go in Barnsley

A long-standing crown green bowling club in Barnsley is hoping new members will roll up and join them this May at a free taster session. Locke Park Bowling Club will be hosting a Bowls’ Big Weekend event on Saturday 27th May at Locke Park in Barnsley. Bowls’ Big Weekend is...

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Totty Cup school football competition celebrates 100th anniversary

Totty Cup school football competition celebrates 100th anniversary

As the region’s oldest primary school football competition, the Totty Cup celebrates its centenary this year.   Over the last 100 years, thousands of schoolboys from across the Don and Dearne region have laced up their boost to play for the coveted schools’ trophy – or one of them, at least;...

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Man v Fat: Showing excess weight the red card

Man v Fat: Showing excess weight the red card

By Sean Webster  MANvFAT football is an innovative and popular approach for encouraging overweight men to improve their health and well-being, where it’s not just scoring on the pitch that gets results.   It’s open to men aged 18 or over who have a BMI of 27.5 or higher and are...

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Rotherham BMX track takes it up a gear

Rotherham BMX track takes it up a gear

With urban roots, BMX racing has gone from the skatepark to the Olympic arena in recent years, fuelling the popularity amongst the younger generation. For those looking to hone their skills on two wheels, Rotherham BMX Club provides first-class coaching on a competition-standard track. Based in Kimberworth, the volunteer-run club...

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Aroundtown Meets Kelly Clark

Aroundtown Meets Kelly Clark

Age doesn’t have to be a barrier. Rotherham powerlifter, Kelly Clark, was 54 when she made her international debut with Team GB at the 2019 World Championships in South Africa. She placed fourth in her category and achieved a personal best – a huge feat for someone who’d only started...

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You’re booked! Montagu Cup set for 125th anniversary book

You’re booked! Montagu Cup set for 125th anniversary book

Organisers of the Mexborough Montagu Cup are releasing a special book to commemorate its 125th anniversary.

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