New Brinsworth and Catcliffe Ward Page

The Brinsworth and Catcliffe Ward has a new page on the Council’s website. This is a new hub for information about the Ward where you can find:

• Councillor's information, with a link through to their personal pages on the Council website
• Latest news from the Rother Vale Ward
• The Ward Priorities
• Contact details for the Neighbourhoods Team in the Ward
• Links to the Ward’s Plan, Budget Summary, Report and Ward Profile
• A map of the Ward

Follow this link through to your new Brinsworth and Catcliffe Ward Page 

Putting your ideas in the Spotlight

Rotherham Council is currently delivering a project, funded by Historic England, to increase heritage and creative engagement around the Glass Cone at Catcliffe. They have been working with a dedicated community group for the site who have now appointed artists Rob and Matt Vale to create a video light installation that will be projected directly onto the Kiln.

The theme is transformation, and they need your help to achieve this!

You can draw a life changing memory on the cone - which you can download here (301KB) - or answer the following three questions

• Do you have any memories or thoughts about the cone?
• Have you ever been inside the cone, and if so why?
• Imagine you are in charge of the cone, what would you transform it into?

If you would like to see your drawings or ideas transformed into a magical light show, click here to find out how! 

Libraries in lockdown

Brinsworth has a wonderful new library, but unfortunately, due to current Covid restrictions, it is unable to offer public access. We are however offering an Order and Collect Service here and across our sites.

Our Order and Collect Service will be extended to offer our full reservations service. If you would like more information on how to use this service you can call Brinsworth Library on 01709 373028

With a Rotherham Library membership, you can borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and have access to e-newspapers all for free. If you do not have a Library membership you can join online at https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/libraries where you can access all our online resources. You can also follow up-to date news on our Rotherham Libraries Facebook page.

How to help keep your home and vehicles safe

Car technology is always evolving, but while our cars are becoming more capable, so are the thieves who are targeting them.  Criminals have upped their game, developing sophisticated techniques such as signal jamming, signal relaying and key programming which are all aimed at bypassing vehicle anti-theft devices.

Did you know that you can use a car key signal blocker case or sleeve, which would cost less than £10, or an aluminium tin at home to prevent criminals from copying your signal from your key fob?

The Rotherham South Neighbourhood Policing team offer the following advice you for when you leave your property:

• Lock your doors and windows every time you leave the house, even when you’re out in the garden
• Hide all keys, including car keys out of sight and away from your letterbox.
• Install a visual burglar alarm
• Invest in good outside lighting
• Leave radios or lights in your house on a timer to make the property appear occupied
• Secure bikes by locking them to an immoveable object inside a locked shed or garage
• Keep ladders and tools stored away (thieves could use these to try and break-in)
• Ensure all fencing is in good condition
• Remove valuables from view

For further burglary prevention advice, please speak to your local neighbourhood policing team on 01709 83266.

Snow Warden Scheme Recruits Volunteers

Would you like to volunteer as a Snow Warden? A Snow Warden helps to keep footpaths and pedestrian areas clean from snow and ice.

As a volunteer the Council will provide you with:

• Snow shovel
• Rock Salt
• Gloves and High-Vis Vest

To volunteer for the scheme please email wintermaintenancernq@rotherham.gov.uk  

#Rothersteps

Do you want to get out and about this New Year, blow off the cobwebs and get some fresh air and exercise?#Rothersteps could be just what you are looking for!

It was launched by Rotherfed in November and runs through to 31^st January, so it's not too late to get involved. Everyone can take part, whether you are going out for a socially distanced walk or walking around your house or garden. Monitor and screenshot your weekly steps and win prizes.  For more information on how to register contact Robert Gooding on Robert.gooding@rotherfed.org or mobile 07538625150

Be Cancer Safe

Be Cancer SAFE is part of the Social Movement in Health initiative, commissioned by the Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group and based at Voluntary Action Rotherham. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week - 18 to 24 January

Cervical cancer mainly affects sexually active women aged between 30 and 45.The best way to protect yourself is by attending Cervical Screening when invited. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, a very common virus that can be passed through any type of sexual contact with a man or a woman.

Abnormal bleeding does not mean you have cervical cancer, but you should see a GP as soon as possible to get it checked out. It is important to know the signs and symptoms and to contact your GP if you notice a change.

For further information and support Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust website

For more information about the Social Movement in Health initiative, please contact jo.farey@varotherham.org.uk or call 07523 542016.