What's on this May

What's on this May

It’s May and there are lots of fun events taking place across Rotherham.

This month, Rotherham Town Centre will be hosting The King's Coronation Celebration, Saturday 6 May, 11am to 3pm. Experience lots of fun and entertainment in and around All Saints’ Square and the Minster Gardens. Join Folk Dance Remixed who’ll be getting everyone up on their feet dancing to their funked-up folky Ceilidh Jam (pictured right) which includes live music. And look out for Kitsch and Sync Collective’s Little Miss Majorettes who have been in training ready for their celebratory debut! 

Feel regal as you walk down the red carpet leading to two thrones for an ideal photo opportunity. Also, activities in the Minster Gardens will include a giant inflatable helter skelter, right royal workshops next to All Saints’ Square and more!

Rotherham Minster will be open from 10am showing the King’s Coronation on a big screen, and there’ll be craft activities and refreshments too. For event updates, follow Rotherham Council Events on Facebook.

Rotherham Markets will be holding The King's Coronation Celebration Markets street party in the Outdoor Covered Market on Saturday 6 May, 10am to 3pm, come along and join in the fun!

Rotherham Council has awarded The King's Coronation Grants to community groups and organisations in Rotherham, read more details below.

There are various exciting activities happening in Rotherham Libraries which includes lots of themed King's Coronation crafts and activities, Elmer Day crafts, May is National Share a Story Month activities and join in May Half Term crafts for children.

The Rotherham 10k returns to the borough again on Sunday 14 May. The 2023 event will again have a 10am start time, with the Fun Run/Schools "Run a Mile event" starting at Midday. Find out more details here.

Rotherham Civic Theatre welcomes the drama Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me Thursday 4 May, 7:30pm. Meet Daniel Valentine. He’s a strange boy. It’s Mother’s Day and he has returned to his family home to celebrate. He’s here to tell you his story. But do all stories have a happy ending? Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me is a twisted coming-of-age story blending pitch black humour and heartache by award-winning playwright Philip Stokes (Heroin(e) for Breakfast).

From end of May 2023 to May 2024, Rother Valley Country Park will host a Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Rother Valley Country Park Opening to the public with an Exhibition in the Mill Building and a short film.

Also, Keppel's Column Tours tickets for May are sold out, but don’t panic if you missed out this time, more dates are being launched throughout the year. Keep an eye on social media for the latest details on the Clifton Park Museum Facebook page.

Events include:

  • Open until Sunday 18 June 2023, the 'Dishes of Rotherham' Exhibition. In this exhibition, artist Simon Grennan creatively brings together food made by ten local cooks from contemporary Rotherham and Rockingham tableware from Clifton Park Museum’s collection. The cooks come from different cooking traditions, including Pakistani, Sudanese, Guinean, Ukrainian, Czech, Yemeni, Chinese and British. Each cook chose a piece of Rockingham tableware from the collection and then cooked, styles and served their dishes on the Rockingham. This fusion of contemporary and traditional comes together in an explosion of spectacle in this unique portrayal of Rotherham past and present, Clifton Park Museum
  • All throughout May, Jason and his Argonauts Exhibition*, Wentworth Woodhouse
  • Monday 1 May, 5am to 7am, Dawn Chorus, Herringthorpe Valley Park 
  • Wednesday 3 May, 10am to 11am and 11:30am to 12:30pm, 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, Clifton Park Museum
  • Thursday 4 May to Tuesday 30 May in Riverside Gallery and Wednesday 10 May to Tuesday 30 May in Rotherham Minster, Threads That Connect Us – Exhibition* 
  • Friday 5 May, 11am to Midday, Family History Workshop: Census, Clifton Park Museum
  • Saturday 6 May, 10am to 3pm, The King's Coronation Celebration Markets street party - come along and join in the fun! Free food and drink, tombola, children's entertainment, magic show, party games and more, Rotherham Outdoor Covered Market
  • Saturday 6 May, 11am to 3pm, The King’s Coronation Celebration, Rotherham Town Centre, Lots of fun and entertainment in and around All Saints’ Square and the Minster Gardens. Join Folk Dance Remixed who’ll be getting everyone up on their feet dancing to their funked-up folky Ceilidh Jam which includes live music.

Look out for Kitsch and Sync Collective’s Little Miss Majorettes who have been in training ready for their celebratory debut! They may not be the best baton twirlers or marching band members, but what they lack in skills they make up for with enthusiasm. Feel regal as you walk the red carpet leading to two thrones, ideal for that photo opportunity, and who knows, you might get mistaken for an A list celebrity by Snap Happy Paparazzi.

There will also be activities in the Minster Gardens including a giant inflatable helter skelter, right royal workshops next to All Saints’ Square and more! Plus, Rotherham Minster will be open from 10am showing the King’s Coronation on a big screen, and there’ll be craft activities and refreshments too! See you there!

  • Saturday 6, 13, 20 and 27 May, 9am, Rother Valley parkrun at Rother Valley Country Park - a 5K Run for beginners to experienced runners, all welcome. The 5K distance is great for those starting on the couch to 5K to meet new people and volunteer. Please arrive between 8:15am and 8:45am so you don’t miss the start.
  • 13 May, it's time to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Parkrun at Rother Valley Country Park. 

The ParkRun community celebrate 10 Years of running at Rother Valley Country Park
Join the volunteers at the end of the run to share the celebration cake made by Elle in the Park café for the joint celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Park and the 10th Anniversary of Rother Valley ParkRun.

Please register onlone with Parkrun before you first come along to take part, don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
Normal Parking charges for the park apply.
To volunteer please email: rothervalley@parkrun.com
Over the years ParkRun at Rother Valley has attracted many runners who have achieved PB’s and excellent times. 3 International runners hold the fastest times why not come along and try and beat your PB?

 

King's Coronation Grants awarded to community groups and organisations

Rotherham Council has awarded grants totalling £11,500 to community groups and organisations ahead of the King’s Coronation next month.

In total, 23 groups have been given grants of £500 to support events that will mark the King’s Coronation.

Read more about the King's Coronation Grants here.

Recipients of the King’s Coronation grants in ward order are as follows, with their events details (listed on their community groups and organisations Facebook page):

 

Rotherham Libraries events

Aston Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 May, drop-in, Coronation themed colouring sheets and word searches available all week! Ages Pre-school plus. Just drop-in at the library, Aston Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Wednesday 3 May, 4pm to 6 pm. Decorate your own Coronation Crown and Coronation Bunting! Ages 5 plus. Call the library on 01709 254134 to book your place, Aston Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Friday 5 May, 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Children's King's Coronation craft activity. Have fun with us, making your own King and Queen mascots! Colour in your own window decorations! We also will have Royal themed colouring sheets available. Bookmark gift for all craft attendees! Ages 5 plus. Call the library on 01709 334426 to book your place, Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Competition starts Monday 17 April and ends 1pm on Saturday 6 May. Winner selected 9 May 2023. Children's competition: Design a commemorative plate fit for a King! Come to the library and we will give you a paper plate. Get creative and return your completed plate to the library by 6 May. It's free to enter. Ages 5 plus. The winner will receive a small commemorative teddy bear! Full terms and conditions available from the library, Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • On display during May, Local History Display – information/books on the local villages around the Dinnington area and Library Hub, Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Monday 22 May to Saturday 27 May, drop-in activities, Elmer Day! Build a lego Elmer!, Colouring and Puzzles, Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 May, Drop-in anytime during the library's opening hours, Children's Coronation crafts all week - have a go at making a Coronation suncatcher or make your own Coronation badge! We also have Royal themed colouring sheets and a scavenger hunt! Ages 4 plus, Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Kimberworth Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Thursday 4 May, 4pm to 5 pm, Create a Crown for the King's Coronation! Call the library on 01709 558581 to book your place. Ages 4 plus, Kimberworth Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Thursday 4 May, 3:30pm to 4:30 pm. Create a Crown for the Kings Coronation! Call the library on 01909 771823 to book your place. Ages 4 plus, Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Tuesday 30 May, 10:30am, Spring craft activity, Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 May, drop-in anytime during the library's opening hours. A Coronation themed scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and wordsearch! Ages 4 plus, Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Thursday 4 May, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, drop-in, Join in our fun activities to celebrate the Coronation! Colour in badges or fuzzy felt magnets and design a Royal windmill! Just drop in at the library: no booking required. Ages 4 plus, Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Thursday 4 May, 11am, To celebrate King Charles and his charitable interests, we are holding a Poetry Event for adults. We invite you to write your own poem and to read it out at this event! Refreshments provided. Call the library on 01709 370038 to book your place, Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Sunday 7 May, 10:30am to 1pm. Join in with our Coronation craft activities for children - make your own Coronation badges, King's jewelled crown, bunting and lots more! This event is perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels who love arts and crafts. All necessary materials will be provided. Your child will have the opportunity to create beautiful and colorful crafts that they can take home and display with pride. The event is sure to be a fun and engaging experience, so don't miss out on this chance to inspire your child's imagination and creativity! Call the library on 01709 370038 to book your place. Ages 6 plus, Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Saturday 27 May, 11am to Midday, drop-in event, Elmer Day craft activities - 'Pin the trunk on Elmer' and much more, Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Sunday 28 May, 11am to 1pm, Make Bird Nest and Baby Chicks craft activity, Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Tuesday 2 to Monday 8 May, Children’s Book Week – browse and enjoy our selection of popular children’s books, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Thursday 4 May 3:30pm to 4:30pm and Saturday 6 May, 10:00am to 11:30am. Commemorative plate making on 4 and 6 May. Booking is essential. We promise a fun packed day! We will have a scavenger hunt for all plus a craft session. Coronation themed word searches and colouring sheets will be out all week for everyone to get involved! Ages 4 plus, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Friday's 11am to 11:30am, May is National Share a Story Month so come along to our Rhymetime every Friday to celebrate a new story, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Saturday 13 to Saturday 20 May, Mental Health Awareness Week - Why not visit the library and browse our display of Mental Health related books and see what useful information you might find, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Monday 15 to Sunday 21 May, Dementia Action Week - why not visit the library and browse our display of dementia related books and see what useful information you might find, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Friday 26 May, 11:00am to 11:30am, Elmer Day – Celebrating Elmer day come a long to our Elmer themed Rhyme time, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Saturday 27 May,  10:30am to 11:30am, Saturday crafts – let’s make a Super Hero Farmyard Friend. Free craft session, suitable for 3 to 12 year olds, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Riverside Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Saturday 6 May, 11am to 3pm, drop-in, Make your own Coronation crown and cloak! Photo opportunity - Sit on the Riverside throne for a picture (holding an orb and sceptre). Royal Tumble! - Create your own royal bowling game. We also have some colouring sheets and word puzzles for you to try! Ages 6 plus, Riverside Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Swinton Library and Neighbourhood hub

  • Tuesday 2 May to Saturday 6 May, drop-in anytime during the library's opening hours, We have a variety of Coronation activities for you to take part in. Colour in a Royal suncatcher, make a crown or a Coronation wreath! We also have word searches and a scavenger hunt! Ages 5 plus, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Wednesday 3 May, 3pm, Come and listen to Kilnhurst choir sing a selection of popular favourites and prepare to celebrate the Coronation! Refreshments available. All ages, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Monday 29 May, 10am to 11am, Half term craft activities - Kite Making, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Thorpe Hesley Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Tuesday 2 May and Thursday 4 May 3pm to 4pm, Friday 5 May and Saturday 6 May, 10am to 11am, Coronation Event! Join us at the library and make a Coronation Windmill! We have other fun activities too - colouring sheets, word searches, pin the crown on the King - just drop-in! Ages 5 to 10 years, Thorpe Hesley Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • On display during May, National share a Story Month display and worksheets, Thorpe Hesley Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Thurcroft Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Tuesday 2 May, 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Create your own King's guard and crown crafts and join in our scavenger hunt! Please book as places are limited. We also have activity packs (colouring, word searches) available all week (1 to 6 May) for you to join in. Call the library on 01709 546150 to book your place! Ages 4 plus, Thurcroft Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Tuesday 2 May, 11am to Midday, Coronation themed Rhymetime with paper plate Royal Coach craft! Kings Coronation Colouring sheets available all week. Ages under 5's, Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Saturday 6 May, 9am to 1pm, drop-in, Coronation Day drop-in craft session - make a Royal Crown and King Charles III Rosette Badge! King's Coronation colouring sheets available all week, Ages 4 plus, Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub 

Wickersley Library and Neighbourhood Hub

  • Tuesday 2 May, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Get prepared for the King's Coronation by joining in our Crown Making craft activity! Call the library on 01709 544134 to book your place, Ages 4 plus, Wickersley Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 May, 10:30am to 11:30 am, drop-in, Join us for a special, Coronation-themed Rhymetime! Ages Pre-School, Wickersley Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Tuesday 2 May to Saturday 6 May, drop-in during the library's opening hours,  Children's Royal themed colouring and activity packs plus Scavenger Hunt. All ages welcome, Wickersley Library and 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.

 

Rotherham Theatres

Rotherham Civic Theatre has lots of entertaining performances taking place which includes:

Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me (Thursday 4 May, 7:30pm) 

Goldilocks and The Three Bears (Sunday 7 May, 1pm and 4:30pm)

The Fiddle and The Bow (Thursday 11 May, 7:30pm) 

Howerd’s End (Friday 12 May, 7:30pm)

Ray Matthews (Thursday 18 May, 7pm) 

Soul Kinda Wonderful (Friday 19 May, 7:30pm)

Pop Princesses (Sunday 28 May, 1pm)

 

Rotherham Markets 

For more information visit the Rotherham Markets website.

Opening times:

General Outdoor Market, Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market

Secondhand Market: Every Tuesday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market

Secondhand Market: 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

 

For more information see www.rotherham.gov.uk/events or visit our Facebook pages at:

Rotherham Markets

Rotherham Libraries

Rotherham Town Centre

RMBC Events

Clifton Park Museum

Rotherham Theatres

Thrybergh Country Park

Rother Valley Country Park

Rotherham Parks and Countryside

 

*Rotherham Cultural Partnership, Flux Rotherham and Children’s Capital of Culture

Rotherham’s Cultural Partnership has a Cultural Strategy and 10-year vision for arts and culture. As part of this, a new programme, Flux Rotherham, will deliver lasting impact on Rotherham communities' participation in arts and culture. Flux Rotherham is led by Voluntary Action Rotherham as part of a consortium with Grimm & Co, Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, Rotherham Open Arts Renaissance and Rotherham Council.

Flux Rotherham will also help to prepare and position Rotherham to deliver the unique Children's Capital of Culture in 2025.

In 2025 Rotherham will become the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture, designed and delivered by children and young people from across the borough. And the journey to 2025 has already begun! For more information about Children’s Capital of Culture visit www.childrenscapitalofculture.co.uk.

 

Published: 26th April 2023