It’s March and we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham.
You can find the full list of our events here.
Highlights
Days of Laughter, Days of Pain: The Miners’ Strike in Rotherham, 1984 to 1985.
This year marks 40 years since the historic miner's strike of 1984 to 1985. This was the largest industrial dispute the UK had ever seen. Rotherham and South Yorkshire were a focal point of strike activity. In this exhibition you'll hear how the strike is remembered across the borough, and explore Rotherham's archive, museum collections, and community loans related to this historic event.
The exhibition held at Clifton Park Museum is now running until Friday 5 July 2024.
Find out more here.
Love's Complicated
Rotherham Civic Theatre has lots of exciting performances on this month, including a powerful play that explores love, disability, and choice.
Love’s Complicated follows the journey of Ian and Mandy together as they navigate the complexities of their relationship as a disabled couple, and the hopes and dreams they hold for their future. As they juggle protective parents, overbearing support staff and the judgement of others, we question the meaning of equality and the right to autonomy. Things start to get really complicated for the couple when they are faced with the ultimate dilemma.
The play will be showing at Rotherham Civic Theatre on Thursday 28 March at 7:30pm.
Book your tickets, here.
Please note that this performance contains some strong language and adult themes recommended for audiences aged 14 and over.
Parkruns
Rother Valley parkrun in Rother Valley Country Park and the Rotherham parkrun in Clifton Park usually take place on Saturday's at 9am.
Please note that these are not Council run events but led by volunteers.
There are lots of events taking place around Rotherham, here are just a few of the upcoming highlights.
- Nelson’s Cub Club – Build! on Wednesday 6 March at 10am to 11am and 12:30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- Spread the Word Poetry Session on Tuesday 12 March at 10am to 12noon at Mowbray Gardens Library. Find out more here.
- Brassed Off Community Cinema Night on Saturday 16 March at 5:30pm to 10pm at Thrybergh Parish Hall. Find out more here.
- Nelson’s Cub Club – Dig! on Wednesday 20 March at 10am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- Family History Workshop – School Records: Tracing Educational Footprints on Friday 29 March at 11am to 12noon at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
Make a Statement with Your Badge of Protest on Tuesday 2 April at 10:30am to 12noon and 1pm to 2:30pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
Rotherham Libraries
Rotherham Libraries host regular weekly activities across the borough such as: Lego clubs, Rhymetimes, computer classes, knit and natter groups, advice sessions, craft sessions, readers groups and local history groups.
For more information, follow Rotherham Libraries on Facebook.
For library events happening near you, visit the webpage of your local Library and Neighbourhood Hub or contact them directly.
Rotherham Theatres
Rotherham Civic Theatre has something for everyone from dance, drama, music, comedy, and musical theatre. Come along and join us at one of the performances.
Find out more about the Civic Theatre shows here.
Rotherham Markets
For more information visit the Rotherham Markets website.
Opening times:
General Outdoor Market: Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
Secondhand Market: Every Tuesday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
Secondhand Market: Every Wednesday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
Street Market: Every Tuesday 8:30am to 4pm, Effingham Street, Effingham Square, and Howard Street
Rotherham Bazaar: Every Thursday 10am to 4pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
Indoor Market: Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5pm, Rotherham Centenary Market
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