Greasbrough Park – Green Flag

Greasbrough Park has been nominated for Green Flag Status. Rotherham Council officers and members of Friends of Greasbrough Parks accompanied the Judges during their visit on Tuesday 24^th August. The weather wasn’t kind on the day with continuous rain, however the park looked fantastic. We will find out later in September if the award has been granted, so fingers crossed.

The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

Find out more about the Green Flag Awards

Happy to Chat Bench

A friendship bench has been installed in Greasbrough Park, funded by the Wingfield Ward Councillors Ward Budget. The design of the bench allows people to have a chat with others whilst adhering to the current covid rules. So pop along have a sit on the bench and say hello to others passing by - you could make someones day!

It’s time to shine a light on Rotherham’s voluntary and community sector!

Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) would like all the amazing voluntary and community groups to get a chance to shine.

Shouting about the positive difference volunteers make to people’s lives and communities is something that voluntary organisations often shy away from. But now more than ever, it is important that we have a spotlight on how vital their work is. 

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Rockingham School appeals

Early Years are helping others in our community as part of our ongoing Nemesis project.

Let's keep warm this winter

Lots of families are faceing a hard winter. Can you help them? Could you donate a coat that your child no longer uses to a child in need?

How to donate

• Please wash the coat and ensure it is in a sealed bag
• Label the bag with the age that the cat is suitable for
• Please only donate coats which are in good condition

The coat will be quarantined for 72 hours before distributed.

Kimberworth Park Community Partnership Covid-19 Support

During lockdown we have been in contact with people who were shielding because of health or age and, where we could, have been able to offer help and support.  This has included things such as; help with shopping, weekly phone chats, finding prescription delivery services, and putting people in touch with other services. It has been really positive for us as a community organisation to get to know people in the local area who we were previously unaware of, and we have built some rewarding relationships and new networks.

As winter approaches, we are wondering if there are more people in the local area who are feeling isolated, whose health and/or age makes them vulnerable to Coronavirus, or other illnesses and, who perhaps feel a bit alone during this difficult time.  So we want to know:   

• Have the past six months affected you because you haven’t been able to see people or haven’t been able to get out and do your usual activities?
• Has it affected your health?
• Are you worried or anxious about what will happen over the winter?

If so, would you like to speak to someone about this.

None of the above may affect you.  However, do you know someone, relative, friend or neighbour who is affected.  If so, could you share this information with them please.

You can contact us on  01709 559805 and we will make sure one of our team phones you as soon as possible for a chat.  Or you can e mail us at info@kimberworthpark.org.uk

Visit the Kimberworth Park Community Partnership website

Residents urged, 'help yourself to medicines'

The Coronavirus pandemic resulted in thousands of calls to the Rotherham Community Hub from people asking for volunteers to collect and deliver their medicines.

While the Government’s advice was for those in at risk groups to shield, to reduce the risk of infection, all requests were met. But since the advice changed, there is no longer a need for people to stay in. The new guidance is that it is okay to go out for some fresh air and exercise, which also supports good mental health, as long as the appropriate precautions are taken (social distancing, face covering etc.)

Where people struggle to collect prescriptions they should use the same methods they did before the lockdown was introduced – for example. family members, friends and pharmacies’ own delivery arrangements.

Another free delivery service that residents can sign up to is Pharmacy2U. Signing up is easy and your medicines are delivered direct to any UK address you choose, even your workplace if that is more convenient for you.

You can find more information and sign up at: https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/prescriptions/electronic-prescription-service-nhs

Join our team!

We are looking to appoint three Volunteer Coordinators to develop and support new volunteering opportunities across all communities in Rotherham.

For further details see the Volunteer Coordinator job vacancy page on the Council website. The closing date is Sunday 20 September.