The popular Maltby Miners Welfare Band will be holding their annual summer concert on Friday 26th May at the Civic Theatre in Rotherham. read more

After the huge success of the Funny Women comedy evening, to raise awareness of the Rotherham Rise Women’s Centre, regular Thursday evening women-only comedy nights have been announced at the centre on Main Street. read more

Maltby Women’s Institute will be holding a coffee morning on Saturday 6th May at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall from 10.30am to 12.30pm. read more

The Mission Development Vicar at St Simon and St Jude Thurcroft is leading a course for anyone who is interested called ‘Refreshing Faith: Getting Back to Christian Basics in Nine Sessions’. read more

The cost of caring for pets suffering cruelty and neglect is a continual challenge at the local RSPCA Animal Centre.
Soo, a six-year-old affectionate cat, is just the latest victim, dumped by her owner and rescued by an RSPCA Inspector. Before Soo can be re-homed she requires complex surgery — a total ear canal ablation and a vental bulla osteotomy costing £450. read more

Volunteering is the commitment of time and energy, for the benefit of society and the community, the environment, or individuals outside one’s immediate family. It is undertaken freely and without concern for financial gain. read more

Thrybergh and District Art Group held their 2017 Art Exhibition in Thrybergh New Parish Hall on Park Lane. There was a good attendance of artists, their friends and members of the public and over 100 paintings by members on were show, many of which were for sale. Margaret Cadman won best picture in the exhibition voted for by those attending. read more

It is celebration time at Wickersley Methodist Church with lots planned for the church’s 50th anniversary weekend on 10th and 11th June. read more

Congratulations to the Braithwell Yorkshire Countrywomen entrants at the recent Wetherby Show. Out of 16 classes in the Homecraft Competition, Braithwell received 11 awards including a third in the branch entry. read more

The Dukeries Decorative and Fine Arts Society’s next meeting is on Wednesday 3rd May at 1.50pm in St Anne’s Church Hall, Worksop S80 1NJ. The lecture will be on ‘Marc Chagall’s Poetic Vision and the Russian Revolution’ by Frank Woodgate. read more