It’s nearly June and there are lots of fun events taking place across Rotherham.
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June events
This month, the tournament excitement is building up to Rotherham hosting matches in July for the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 at the New York Stadium. A new exhibition will be launching, The Rotherham UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 presents - Grassroots to Glory: Our Story So Far. The new exhibition will be charting the story of women’s football across Rotherham at Clifton Park Museum, the launch event is on Saturday 18 June, 10am to 3pm. We hope you can come along and enjoy the family fun!
Rotherham Civic Theatre will be hosting football-themed productions as part of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Festival. Offside is a drama about four women from across the centuries that live, breathe, and play football. See the production on Sunday 26 June, 7.30pm. Also, an energetic play set in 1997, ENG-ER-LAND is a coming of age tale about who's really on your team. Don't miss it on Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 June, 7.30pm.
Lots of interesting events are taking place at Rotherham Libraries, you can join in various activities across the borough including, make an amazing Father’s Day card, Summer Crafts, 'Make a noise in libraries fortnight', Volunteers' Week and Tea and Talk.
Events in June include:
- Wednesday's during June, 10am to 12 noon, Fancy a brew and a chat too? Drop in for a coffee and a chat at the library! Central Library, Riverside House
- Wednesday 1 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Try your hand at some STEM activities this half term! Design and paint your own fabric bag! Free activity suitable for 5-16 years, families welcome, Wath Library & Neighbourhood Hub
- Saturday 4 June, 10am to 3pm, Color Obstacle Rush, Rother Valley Country Park
- Saturday 4, 11, 18 and 25 June, 9am, Rotherham parkrun, Clifton Park
- Sunday 5, 12, 19, and 26 June, 9am, Junior parkrun, Rosehill Victoria Park
- Monday 6 June to Saturday 18 June, during opening hours, Make a noise in libraries fortnight - we will have a display and information regarding accessible reading for all with a vision or print impairment, Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Tuesday 7 June, 10am to 11am, Volunteers’ Week – join us in celebrating Volunteers’ Week! Speak to current volunteers and members of the library team to find out more about supporting your local library, sharing and developing your own skills and enhance your CV! Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Wednesday 8 June, 9.30am to 10am, Make a Noise in Libraries Rhymetime! A fun, friendly and informal song and story session for 0-5 year olds, Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Wednesday 8 June, 10am to 10.30am, Make a noise in libraries week: music making for your under 5’s. Come along make some music, and make a noise in libraries! Free event, no need to book, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Wednesday 8 June 10.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Nelson’s Cub Club: ‘Again’. In our 'Again' session we explore making lots of different patterns. Use the toys to make repeating patterns or thread beads. Try making pattern pictures and enjoy a story. £3.50 per child, adults free. Book by searching 'Nelson's Cub Club' at www.rotherham.gov.uk/events, Clifton Park Museum
- Saturday 11 June, 10am to 3pm, Saturday Crafters Market, Effingham Street
- Saturday 11, 18 and 25 June (Please note - parkrun is cancelled on 4 June at Rother Valley Country Park), 9am, Rother Valley parkrun, Rother Valley Country Park - a 5K Run for beginners to experienced runners, all welcome. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you. You need to register online before you first come along. Please register in advance to gain your free bar code on the parkrun website. Only register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time. Normal Parking charges for the park apply. To volunteer please email: rothervalley@parkrun.com
- Sunday 12 June, 10.30am to 3.30pm, Water Safety organised by South Yorkshire Fire Service, Rother Valley Country Park (Main Lake in between Water sports building and the Cable Water Ski Centre)
- Monday 13 June to Saturday 18 June, during opening hours, Drop-in and make dad an amazing Father’s Day card – come on, nail it for him! Card making and associated
crafts – all free! Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub - Thursday 16 June, 10am to 12 noon, Tea and Talk Loneliness Awareness Week.
We all experience loneliness at some point in our lives. It's nice to have somewhere you can go and feel that you’re not alone. We aim to make our library a welcoming and relaxing place to go, somewhere you can visit and know even a hello and a smile can make all the difference. Everyone welcome! Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub - Thursday 16 June, 10am to 12 noon, Loneliness awareness day - join us for a chat and a cuppa. Free event, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Saturday 18 June, 10am to 3pm, Rotherham UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 presents - Grass Roots To Glory: Our Story So Far at Clifton Park Museum. Celebrate the opening of our new exhibition charting the story of women’s football across Rotherham. This family event will include creative activities, storytelling and opportunities to meet some of the inspirational women whose stories we have shared.
- Saturday 18 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Farmyard Hullabaloo - come down to the farmyard for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure with story and crafts. Free session suitable for ages 3 – 5 years, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Saturday 18 June, 11am, 3 Lakes Classic Run organised by Killamarsh Kestrels, Rother Valley Country Park
- Wednesday 22 June, 10.30am to 11.30am only, Nelson’s Cub Club: ‘Roll’ - in our 'Roll' session you can roll toy cars or make your own car from a paper plate! Play in the ball pit, roll some play-doh and enjoy a story. £3.50 per child, adults free. Book by searching 'Nelson's Cub Club' at www.rotherham.gov.uk/events, Clifton Park Museum
- Wednesday 22 June, 12.30pm to 1.15pm, Nelson's Cub Club Little Kicks - join Little Nelson for a super sporty session of outdoor games! Practice throwing and catching, then have a go at scoring into our own mini-goal. Suitable for ages 1-4, FREE (no need to book). Every child receives a medal for taking part. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Clifton Park Museum
- Saturday 25 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Summer Crafts - come and create some lovely summer related crafts! Suitable for ages 4-11. Free activity, booking required – please call the Library on 01709 546150 or pop in to book a place, Thurcroft Library & Neighbourhood Hub
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.
Fun Palace
Why don't you set up or join in a Fun Palace in our local community. Do you want to get together with people from your local community? Do you have an interest or secret skill you'd like to share with the local community?
The Fun Palace celebration weekend takes place on the first weekend of October. To get involved in a Fun Palace across Rotherham's libraries, parks or in a centre - read more information here.
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Rotherham Theatres
Rotherham Civic Theatre has lots of entertaining performances taking place which includes:
Stepping Out (Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 June, 7.30pm)
A Fright in the Museum (Saturday 11 June, 2pm & 5pm)
Duckie (Sunday 12 June, 2pm & 4pm)
Ian Waite and Vincent Simone (Monday 13 June, 7.30pm)
Offside (Sunday 26 June, 7.30pm)
ENG-ER-LAND (Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 June, 7.30pm)
Plus many more shows, for more details go to: www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk
For more information visit the Rotherham Markets website.
General Outdoor Market, Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8.30am to 4pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
Second - Hand Market: Clothes and Shoes, Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.30am to 2.30pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
Bric-a-Brac and Second - Hand: Clothes and Shoes, Every Wednesday, 8.30am to 2.30pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
Street Market, Every Tuesday 8.30am to 4pm, Effingham Street, Effingham Square, and Howard Street
Rotherham Bazaar, Every Thursday 10am to 4pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
Indoor Market, Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 5pm, Rotherham Centenary Market