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Community event promises a fun chance to learn something new!
People from across Rotherham are being invited to learn something new and have fun as Riverside Library hosts the borough’s first ever “Fun Palace.”
22 September 2017
Chimneys back on the horizon for Tinsley
A family of four sculptural, red brick chimneys that border, bridge and illuminate the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal have been unveiled as the largest-ever art commission for Sheffield and the region.
21 September 2017
Rotherham’s giant of a pantomime is launched!
Rotherham panto fans are in for a festive treat when Coronation Street’s Nigel Pivaro, better known as infamous bad boy Terry Duckworth, stars in the 2017 pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk.
12 September 2017
Vote for Clifton Park in the UK’s People Choice Awards 2017
Clifton Park was awarded a top position in last year’s newly-launched Keep Britain Tidy People’s Choice award - and you can now vote for it to become the number one park in the UK!
1 September 2017
New gyms promote outdoor exercise
New facilities aimed at improving the health and well-being of older people have officially opened in Rotherham.
31 August 2017
Get your treasures valued at Clifton Park Museum
TV’s Charles Hanson is coming to Rotherham’s Clifton Park Museum when members of the public will be able to bring along treasured items for valuation.
30 August 2017
Rotherham Show returns for its 38th year
Rotherham’s largest and most anticipated event returns to Clifton Park for its 38th year on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September.
29 August 2017
Refurbished play area opens in Wath
Children, parents and childminders celebrated the official opening of a refurbished play area at Wath.
25 August 2017
Paws for the perfect frozen treat
The summer bank holiday is almost here and we’ve found the perfect scoop!
22 August 2017
August bank holiday weekend opening times
The August Bank Holiday weekend is almost here. Visitors can explore Rotherham’s rich history or discover a perfect book at various museums and libraries around the borough.
21 August 2017
Rocking with history at Clifton Park Museum
This summer two historical displays will rock Clifton Park Museum.
31 July 2017
Flame of Hope in Rotherham for 2017 Special Olympics Torch Run
Special Olympics GB’s National Games are to be held in Sheffield and South Yorkshire this August.
28 July 2017
New service aims to preserve treasured items
Members of the public – as well as organisations and businesses – can now get expert assistance in conserving their treasured items.
28 July 2017
Active Ability supports local athletes to success in regional finals
Local athletes came away with a haul of eight medals after successfully competing in the Special Olympic Regional Athletics Finals.
26 July 2017
Messy fun at the Museum
Little ones can get their hands dirty at a special “messy play” session at Clifton Park Museum on Tuesday 25 July.
20 July 2017
Clifton Park is flying the flag as one of the UK’s very best green spaces
Clifton Park has this week been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world.
19 July 2017
Lots of family fun during summer holidays
There are lots of “roar-some” family fun activities for children during the summer holidays at Clifton Park Museum and Boston Castle.
12 July 2017
Show your park you love it!
Rotherham is looking forward to celebrating its parks and the role they play in the lives of thousands of local people in ‘Love Parks Week’ which runs from 14 to 23 July 2017.
10 July 2017
New ways to play tennis at Clifton Park
With Wimbledon around the corner, the tennis season is in full swing and what better time to get out on court with friends and family!
27 June 2017
Sign up now for the Animal Agents Summer Reading Challenge
Can you bear the excitement and crack the cases of some animal themed mysteries?
20 June 2017
Veterans reunite ahead of Rotherham's biggest ever Armed Forces Day
Military veterans and families of Rotherham and South Yorkshire Armed Forces came together to share stories and reunite with old friends during an afternoon tea at Rotherham Town Hall.
19 June 2017
Water safety plea to parents
Rotherham Council is urging parents to remind children of the dangers of swimming in open water as more hot weather is forecast.
16 June 2017
Rotherham Oktoberfest at Clifton Park
Wilkommen to the UK’s ultimate Oktoberfest! Come the penultimate weekend of October, on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st.
14 June 2017
Have a Superhero Sunday at Thrybergh Country Park
Kapow! Come and fly away as one of your favourite superheroes - Batman or Wonder Woman!
7 June 2017
Rotherham to host its biggest ever Armed Forces Day celebration
People from across Rotherham can show their appreciation and support for the men and women of the Armed Forces – both serving and veterans – at an action-packed community event this month.
6 June 2017
Young volunteers needed for libraries summer challenge
Calling on young people to help run the number one detective agency in libraries this summer!
5 June 2017
Take an exciting electric boat trip and cycle ride at Rother Valley Country Park
If you’re looking for an exciting day outdoors, the beautiful countryside setting of Rother Valley Country Park now has new electric family boats and electric cycles available for hire.
26 May 2017
Rotherham's Vintage Hop returns for a day of nostalgia
It’s time to dust down your glad rags and practise your dance moves, as the Vintage Hop returns to Rotherham.
24 May 2017
Spring Bank Holiday weekend opening times
The Spring Bank Holiday weekend is almost here. Visitors can explore Rotherham’s rich history or discover a perfect book at various museums and libraries around the borough.
24 May 2017
Put on your walking shoes it’s National Walking Month!
Rotherham folk are being urged to put on their walking shoes and enjoy their local surroundings during National Walking Month.
10 May 2017
Childhood memories wanted
Clifton Park Museum is appealing for childhood memorabilia and stories to be included in a forthcoming exhibition – Childhood through the Ages.
20 April 2017
Get your green fingers ready for the Garden Lovers Fayre
Rotherham town centre will host an inspirational and informative gardening experience this spring.
12 April 2017
Clifton Park water splash area opens for 2017
Rotherham children can cool-off during the school holidays at Rotherham’s award-winning Clifton Park.
12 April 2017
Art exhibition starts summer season at Boston Castle
Rotherham’s hidden gem Boston Castle has re-opened for the summer season and has launched a brand new art exhibition.
6 April 2017
Victorian Science at Clifton Park Museum
Learn about Darwin’s discoveries, medical advances and the strangely named substances our chemists sold in days gone by, at a new Victorian Science Exhibition being hosted at Clifton Park Museum.
30 March 2017
South Yorkshire villages of Elsecar and Wentworth to receive funding of £1.2 million
A Partnership created by Barnsley Council and Rotherham Council, has been successful in winning a grant of £1.2 million, to deliver activities focused on the rich heritage stories of the south Yorkshi
16 March 2017
The town centre’s first ever comedy festival
Rotherham town centre will host its first ever comedy festival from Wednesday 29 March until Sunday 2 April.
15 March 2017
Get your treasures valued at Clifton Park Museum
TV’s Charles Hanson is coming to Rotherham’s Clifton Park Museum when members of the public will be able to bring along treasured items for valuation.
8 March 2017
Discover fascinating treasures in new Archives display
Visitors can see a significant new display of fascinating historical treasures in the Rotherham Archives and Local Studies section at Clifton Park Museum.
23 February 2017
Diamond geezer donates jewel to Mayor's ball
They say diamonds are a girl's best friend and for the Mayor of Rotherham this is certainly true, as a special donation signs her time off with a sparkle.
20 February 2017
Get on your bike for the Rother Valley Duathlon
Competitors and families are invited to get on their bike for a charity fundraising event at Rother Valley County Park this month.
15 February 2017
First Maltby Triathlon announced
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the first Maltby Triathlon which has been announced to take place in May 2017.
13 February 2017
Leisure centres power life saving heart scanner
Partnership with Places for People Leisure raises thousands for the British Heart Foundation.
13 February 2017
Making the Steel Man – Coal and Heritage talks
Clifton Park Museum provides the perfect venue for the next Coal and Steel Heritage Talk.
6 February 2017
Take a trip down memory lane at coal mining reminiscence workshops
Rotherham residents can take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the coal mining industry at Clifton Park Museum in the forthcoming months.
18 January 2017
Rotherham Leisure Complex refurbishment
Over 150 thousand pounds has been invested in Rotherham Leisure Complex in a bid to get communities active in 2017.
13 January 2017
Find your favourite book this Christmas
The Christmas holidays are the perfect time for residents to loan a book from Rotherham Libraries.
14 December 2016
Rotherham’s spectacular pantomime is here
The Christmas celebrations are about to start, which means panto time is here!
29 November 2016
Christmas family fun in Rotherham
Rotherham residents are in for a treat with lots of family fun during the festive season at various Christmas themed events taking place around the borough.
29 November 2016
Rotherham Lights Switch-on starts the festive season
The festive season will officially begin in Rotherham town centre with an evening of entertainment, culminating in the annual switch-on of the Christmas Lights!
9 November 2016
New heritage trail links Heart to Man of Steel
Visitors to the new “Making the Man of Steel” exhibition at Clifton Park Museum can now take in some of Rotherham’s heritage thanks to a new trail.
8 November 2016
Rotherham’s first Time Trial is a hit with local cyclists
Cyclists young and old pitted themselves against the clock in Rotherham’s first ever cycling time trial.
28 October 2016
Clifton Park celebrates People’s Choice Award
Rotherham’s beautiful Clifton Park is officially one of the nation’s favourite green spaces following a public vote.
18 October 2016
Big Friendly Read is a gloriumptious success!
Libraries across Rotherham had a phizz-wizzing response to this year’s summer reading challenge, a Roald Dahl themed Big Friendly Read.
11 October 2016
Clifton Park needs your vote for the UK’s People’s Choice Awards
Clifton Park was awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the fifth time in July and now you can vote for it as one of the best parks in the UK in the People’s Choice award.
16 September 2016
Panto stars wow shoppers in Rotherham Town Centre
Shoppers in Rotherham did a double take when the stars of this year’s panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, mingled with the crowds at the Tuesday street market.
14 September 2016
Plaque unveiled on award winning High Street
The restoration of Rotherham's "historic core" was given the official seal of approval today.
8 September 2016
Local cricketer bowled over by free bike scheme
A local cricketer is discovering the benefits of cycling with the help of a free bike loan scheme.
6 September 2016
Rotherham panto star is a Pop Idol
Rotherham panto fans are in for a real treat when Pop Idol and West End singing sensation Zoe Birkett stars in the 2016 pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
24 August 2016
Ulley Country Park hosts new Green Man Challenge
Visitors to Ulley Country Park are being challenged to take part in a new activity – finding all the “Green Men” in a new sculpture trail.
17 August 2016
Stay safe by water
Rotherham residents – particularly children, young people and parents – are being urged to be vigilant about the dangers of swimming in open water.
16 August 2016
Pokémon Go fever grips Rotherham
Since Pokémon Go launched this summer, various creatures have been appearing in Clifton Park and Museum - and visitors have been trying to catch 'em all!
29 July 2016
Enjoy a guided tour of Boston Castle and Park
If you've ever wanted to find out more about Rotherham’s historic Boston Castle and Park, now is your chance!
28 July 2016
Sign up now for the Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge
Libraries across Rotherham launched the ‘Big Friendly Read’ Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday 16 July and there’s still time for children to join in.
20 July 2016
Journey back in time to the Rock ‘n’ Roll era with The Revolvers
Rotherham residents can journey back in time to the 1950s and 1960s Rock ‘n’ Roll era in Let’s Do It Again with The Revolvers at Rotherham Civic Theatre on Friday 29 July.
19 July 2016
Rotherham remembers the Somme
Rotherham Council’s Heritage Services will hold a series of events and exhibitions throughout June and July to mark the centenary of the battle of the Somme.
21 June 2016
Flora is our lucky winner!
Aston schoolgirl Flora Walker is the lucky winner of Clifton Park Museum’s “Nelson” colouring competition.
26 May 2016
Rotherham Pantomime is announced
Rotherham Civic Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016 magical pantomime is the fairest of them all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
24 May 2016
Children celebrate re-opening of Barkers Park play area
Children from Redscope Primary School are jumping for joy after officially re-opening Barkers Park play area.
20 May 2016
Forgotten potteries of South Yorkshire
Find out more about the fascinating history of Rotherham’s “forgotten” potteries, with two new exhibitions.
6 May 2016
Edwardian postcards feature historical gem Boston Castle
Visitors can discover more about the Edwardian era in a heritage talk to be held at Rotherham’s unique historical gem Boston Castle, on Thursday 28 April at 7pm.
26 April 2016
Boston Castle reopens for new season
Boston Castle re-opened its doors for the new season on Saturday 2 April.
6 April 2016
First new Rotherham allotments in 30 years officially opened
The first community allotments to be created in Rotherham in 30 years have officially opened.
22 March 2016
Make a splash this Easter
Visitors to Clifton Park are invited to make a splash this Easter as the water park opens for the new season on Friday 25 March 2016.
22 March 2016
Rotherham United support Visit Rotherham initiative
Rotherham United has become the latest organisation to back "Visit Rotherham."
9 March 2016
Big art for little artists!
Little Picassos and Michaelangelos can come along to Clifton Park Museum this spring for some artistic fun.
2 March 2016
National award for Tuesday street market
Rotherham’s Tuesday Street Market is celebrating after winning a national award.
29 January 2016
Free parking set to continue at Forge Island
Rotherham shoppers can continue to benefit from free parking at the Forge Island car park when they visit the Town Centre.
25 January 2016
Cinderella is one of the best attended pantomimes ever
People who flocked to this year’s pantomime are being thanked for making the show at Rotherham Civic Theatre one of the highest ever selling!
20 January 2016
Childhood memories on display!
Reminisce about your childhood with Clifton Park Museum’s Toy exhibition in the new Childhood Gallery.
18 January 2016
Start your new year with a magical panto treat
Just because the magic of Christmas has come and gone, it doesn't mean that the fun has to stop!
29 December 2015
Code Club sessions to launch
Do you like playing games, watching animations, using websites?
16 December 2015
Rotherham’s High Street is the best in Britain – official!
Rotherham town centre is celebrating today after beating off stiff competition to win the best town category in the Great British High Street competition.
30 November 2015
New ‘50s themed ice-cream parlour and children’s soft play centre
Visitors to Thrybergh County Park are invited to step back in time and swing by its newly-opened ‘50s themed ice-cream parlour and children’s soft play centre.
2 November 2015
Aston Leisure Centre rated excellent by leading quality scheme
Aston-cum-Aughton Leisure Centre, managed by Places for People Leisure in partnership with Rotherham Council, has been recognised for its excellent services.
28 October 2015
Simpson collection arrives at York and Lancaster Museum
Medals and memorabilia belonging to a significant First World War soldier will go on display at the York and Lancaster Regimental Museum next year.
13 October 2015
Rotherham joins the cycling revolution
Rotherham is getting ready to entice more people into cycling after securing funding to provide a fleet of 70 new electric bikes in a Government competition.
30 September 2015
New exhibition commemorates Gallipoli
A new exhibition at Clifton Park Museum is marking 100 years since the Gallipoli campaign of World War I.
18 September 2015
Meet your Ride Leader!
Sky Ride Local rides are guided bike rides offering opportunities to anyone who would like to cycle with a group along scenic planned routes.
19 August 2015
Cool-off with even more water at Clifton Park!
Looking for somewhere to cool-off during the school holidays - then why not try Rotherham's award-winning Clifton Park?
12 August 2015
Rotherham’s Imagination Library to finish February 2016
Following on from an announcement earlier this year, Rotherham Council has agreed to end its Imagination Library book-gifting service which costs up to £400k a year to run.
12 August 2015
Sit back and enjoy the show
The many thousands of people who enjoy performances at Rotherham's Civic Theatre can expect a fresh experience when new seating is gradually installed over the coming weeks.
31 July 2015
Sky Rides are back for 2015!
Rotherham’s new world record breaker Richard Nutt has jumped on his bike to launch a series of guided bike rides across the borough.
29 July 2015
Clifton Park named as one of the best in Britain
The beautiful Clifton Park in Rotherham is one of the very best in the UK – and that’s official.
24 July 2015
Rotherham’s glass history comes into focus
Visitors can discover the history of glass making in Rotherham and the Dearne Valley thanks to a new exhibition.
22 July 2015
Triumphant win for Rotherham Schools' brass band
The Rotherham Schools’ Youth Brass Band (RSYBB) topped the charts with a double-whammy win at this year’s Whiston Festival of Brass.
10 July 2015
New farm opens at Rother Valley Country Park
If you go down to Rother Valley Country Park today - you will be in for a big surprise as you discover a family of four-legged friends settling into their new homes.
10 July 2015
Maltby Leisure Centre wins Leisure Centre of the Year Award
Rotherham Council’s leisure facility Maltby Leisure Centre has been named ‘Leisure Centre of the Year’ in the prestigious UK Active Flame fitness industry awards.
7 July 2015
Rotherham's Tuesday street market just gets bigger
The Mayor of Rotherham took a shopping trip this week to see for herself the town's bigger and better popular Tuesday street market.
3 July 2015
"Heart of Steel" sculpture unveiled in Rotherham town centre
As the ambitious “Yorkshire Man of Steel” project edges ever closer, a big piece of the project is set to bring a lot of heart to Rotherham town centre.
25 June 2015
Panto star set to get Rotherham in the mood for dancing!
Rotherham Theatres are proud to announce the star of the 2015 pantomime, Cinderella.
11 June 2015
New mobile cycle hub for Rotherham
A leading Rotherham councillor will be taking to two wheels next week when she visits a new 'one-stop' mobile cycle hub.
28 May 2015
Last stile removed in Wales
The final obstacle to easy access to walkers in one corner of the Rotherham borough has been removed.
22 April 2015
Greasbrough honours the fallen of WWI
Innovative partnership working between young and old in a Rotherham village has resulted in a new Memorial Garden honouring local men who lost their lives in the First World War.
30 March 2015
Summer is coming - time to get into the countryside again
Winter might continue to bite, but dedicated groups of volunteers are already preparing the Rotherham countryside in preparation for better weather.
27 March 2015
Athletics stadium on track to stay open
Herringthorpe Athletics Stadium has been saved from closure after the Council identified budget savings to reinstate the facility from April 1.
24 February 2015
Rotherham street market to expand
Rotherham's hugely popular Tuesday street market is set to expand later this year to meet trader demand.
29 January 2015
Treasures from the Archives take to the stage!
Rotherham’s theatres and cinemas of yesteryear are the focus of the latest “Treasures from the Archives” exhibition at Clifton Park Museum.
21 January 2015
Rockingham Pottery Patterns in the spotlight
Find out about some of the varied patterns, shapes and designs used in the famous Rockingham Pottery, at Riverside Gallery's latest exhibition.
20 November 2014
Rotherham’s independent shop of the year named
After a month of frenzied voting, Rotherham’s favourite independent shop has been crowned.
15 August 2014
Clifton Park gets the green thumbs-up!
Rotherham's Clifton Park is one of the very best in the UK - and that’s official.
14 August 2014
Rotherham Libraries best in the world - official
Rotherham Libraries have taken on the best in the world and beaten them in a unique online challenge.
5 August 2014
Eee - we did it!
Rotherham Libraries took part in the Overdrive Challenge in June and set its sights on increasing e-book issues by 50 per cent to win £1500 to spend on e-books.
3 July 2014
Mini cyclists compete with Tour de France competitors
Mini-cyclists from Herringthorpe Junior School were hot on the heels of their official Tour de France counterparts during a recent pedal week challenge.
1 July 2014
Rotherham celebrates its independent shops
On Friday July 4, Rotherham is getting set to celebrate its many varied independent retailers.
1 July 2014
Volunteering at the Civic Theatre
The Civic Theatre has a long history of welcoming volunteers to work alongside the staff team and now, on the back of National Volunteering Week, they are looking for more volunteers.
25 June 2014
Premiere of Tour de France film for Rotherham school
A new short film by Yorkshire school children explaining the Tour de France and its visit to Yorkshire for the 2014 Grand Départ has been premiered at St Thomas CofE Primary School, Kilnhurst.
17 June 2014
Regimental Museum re-opens to the public
Rotherham’s beloved York and Lancaster Regimental Museum has re-opened to the public in an exciting new home.
29 May 2014
Rotherham hosts town centre welcome for triumphant Millers!
Rotherham hosted a big 'town centre thank you' last night following Rotherham United's triumphant victory in the League One play-off final at Wembley.
27 May 2014
Mary Portas "makers" a famous return to Rotherham
Rotherham has received the Portas seal of approval after the retail guru returned to witness the continuing transformation of the town centre.
16 April 2014
Mary Portas returns to Rotherham
Two high profile guests will review the transformation of Rotherham Town Centre in a planned visit next week.
11 April 2014
Exciting changes for leisure centres
Rotherham's four leisure centres will see some exciting changes over the next few months.
7 April 2014
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4 March 2014
New artefact brings history to life at Museum
A historic object is set to bring Rotherham’s history into sharp focus this month as an important piece of our town’s past goes on display at Clifton Park Museum.
4 March 2014
Ramblers tackle rights of way
Volunteers from the Ramblers Association are starting 2014 as they mean to continue – by helping keep more of Rotherham’s rights of way and parklands in good order.
27 February 2014
Tribute to Arthur Wharton launched
A tribute project to to the world's first black professional footballer has been launched in Rotherham.
24 February 2014
A rambling resolution for 2014
Volunteers from The Ramblers' Association will spend 2014 helping to keep Rotherham’s rights of way and parklands in good order.
2 January 2014