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It’s nearly April and there are lots of fun events taking place across Rotherham.
This month, Rotherham Civic Theatre welcomes a brand-new musical re-telling of Cinderella from the perspective of the ‘Not So’ Ugly Sisters, reimagined for the stage in this magical adventure for the whole family by the Yorkshire-based theatre company, Wrongsemble. See the entertaining show The Not So Ugly Sisters on Tuesday 12 April, 7.30pm.
Hosted by South Yorkshire poet Ian McMillan, this month sees the launch of I'd rather Rotherham, a neon artwork by Patrick Murphy that will be installed at the Rotherham Civic Theatre. Running alongside the official neon switch-on, bring along your poems, spoken word pieces and works in progress to share at this informal open mic evening. The event will open with the reading by Ian McMillan of his brand-new poem, and the inspiration behind the artwork, co-created with the Children's Capital of Culture young producers. Don't miss the I’d Rather Rotherham Open Mic & Lights Switch On on Thursday 14 April, 6.30pm
There's lots of Easter themed activities for children in Rotherham Libraries - from Easter crafts activities to Easter Bonnet Creations. Also, it's International Children's Book Day on Saturday 2 April which you can experience various fun events in libraries across the borough. Then, on Saturday 23 April it's World Book Night and there are some activities planned to celebrate and share the joy of reading.
Clifton Park Museum will have some art workshops for children taking place - Catwalk Creatures with Bluebeany on Tuesday 12 April, 10.30am to 12noon, Making Butterfly and Dragonfly Paper Puppets with artist Kate Sully on Thursday 14 April, 10.30am to 12noon and Making Pom-pom and Paper Flowers with artist Kate Sully on Thursday 21 April, 10.30am to 12noon.
Furry friends can enjoy A Barking Mad Hatters Doggy Tea Party on Sunday 10 April, 11am to 3pm in Rother Valley Country Park at the Mill Building and Craft Unit Building, Ruby and Sophia’s Dog Bakery.
Events in April include:
- Saturday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 April, 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
- Saturday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 April, 9am, Rotherham parkrun, Clifton Park
- Saturday 2 April, 9am to 12.30pm, International Children's Book Day. Come and celebrate International Children's Book Day with us at Brinsworth Library! Come and design your own book cover and bookmark for your chance to win some brilliant book surprise prizes! Free drop-in activity whilst stock lasts, no booking is required, Brinsworth Community Library
- Saturday 2 April, 9am to 1pm, Children’s Book Day, Kiveton Park Library
- Saturday 2 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm, International Children’s Book Day - featuring a treasure hunt and Where’s Wally activities, Swinton Library
- Saturday 2 April, 10am to 12noon, International Children’s Book Day. LEGO creations of our favourite stories, Aston Library
- Saturday 2 April, 10.30am to 11.30am, International Children's Book Day. Helping to bring a child's imagination to life, a book inspired craft session. This session is free. Suitable for ages 3 to 12 years. To book a place call the library on 01709 255682, Rawmarsh Library
- Wednesday 6 April, 2pm, Rotherham Loves Reading. We are featuring the story Go! Go! Pirate! in our Rhymetime session this week, Aston Library
- Thursday 7 April, World Health Day - display of health and fitness titles, Aston Library
- Saturday 9 April, 10am to 3pm, Saturday Crafters Market, Effingham Street
- Sunday 10 April, 11am to 3pm, Barking Mad Hatters Doggy Tea Party, Rother Valley Country Park - Mill Building and Craft Unit Building Ruby and Sophia’s Dog Bakery
- From Monday 11 April and throughout the School Easter holidays, 'Find the Easter Chick' colouring competition, Wickersley Library
- Monday 11 April, 9.30am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm, Spring Bonnet Decorating. Join us at Brinsworth Library to decorate your own straw Spring Bonnet! Perfect for children wanting to get crafty. Free drop-in activity whilst stock lasts, no booking required, Brinsworth Community Library
- Monday 11 April, 10am to 11am, Easter Craft Activities, Swinton Library
- Monday 11 April, 11am to 12noon, Easter Bonnet Creation, Kiveton Park Library
- Monday 11 April, 2pm to 3pm, Spring Activities. Please call the library on 0114 2457027 for more details, Thorpe Hesley Library
- Monday 11 April to Friday 22 April, Easter themed craft and activities, Free drop in sessions, Wath Library
- Tuesday 12 April, 10.30am to 11.30am, Easter Activity - Hip Hop Hurray, Dinnington Library
- Tuesday 12 April, 10.30am to 12noon, Buzzy Bee Hotel, Riverside Library
- Tuesday 12 April, 10.30am to 12noon, Catwalk Creatures with Bluebeany - Suitable for age seven plus, FREE (no need to book). Drop in to this art workshop in the Festival Hub at Clifton Park Museum where you will use card, scissors and glue to design some stylish outfits for some fabulous ‘Catwalk Creatures’, Clifton Park Museum
- Tuesday 12 April, 11am to 12noon, Easter crafts and activities for ages 4-10 years. Pre-booking is essential please contact the Library, Aston Library
- Wednesday 13 April, 10am to 10.30am, Easter Rhymetime – Smeds and Smoos, Swinton Library
- Thursday 14 April, 10.30am, Hoppy Easter - a range of easter crafts and trail. Free session suitable for ages 3 to 12 years. To book a place call the library on 01709 255682, Rawmarsh Library
- Thursday 14 April, 10.30am, Easter Bonnet making. Places are limited. Booking is required by calling the library on 01709 544134, Wickersley Library
- Thursday 14 April, 10.30am to 11.30am, Easter Crafts and Egg Hunt, Want to create some Easter themed crafts and take part in an Easter egg hunt? Booking required. Please contact the library to book a place, Thurcroft Library
- Thursday 14 April, 10.30am to 12noon, Making Butterfly and Dragonfly Paper Puppets with artist Kate Sully - Suitable for age 3-7 years, FREE (no need to book)
Drop in to this art workshop in the Festival Hub at Clifton Park Museum where you will use craft materials to create colourful butterfly and dragonfly paper puppets, Clifton Park Museum
- Thursday 14 April, 11am to 1pm, Easter Crafts - Making hopping bunnies and Easter Egg Hunt. No booking required. For ages 3-11 years, Mowbray Gardens Library
- Thursday 14 April, 3pm to 4pm, Children’s Easter Crafts, Greasbrough Library
- Thursday 14 April, 3pm to 4pm, Easter Bunny Craft, Kimberworth Library
- Thursday 14 April, 3pm to 4pm, Children’s Easter Craft Activity, Maltby Library
- Thursday 14 to Tuesday 26 April, during library opening hours, Easter trails and colouring, Rawmarsh Library
- Saturday 16 April, 9am to 12.30pm, Easter Craft Day. Pop down to Brinsworth Library to explore all of our Easter crafts! Decorate your own foam shaped egg, construct an Easter collage, design an Easter card and plenty more! A perfect way to spend a Saturday with all of the family. Free drop-in activity whilst stock lasts, no booking required, Brinsworth Community Library
- Tuesday 19 April, 10.30am to 12noon, Milk Bottle Mayhem, Riverside Library
- Wednesday 20 April, 5.45pm to 6.45pm, Join our Bookworms readers group to celebrate World Book Night by sharing your favourite new finds with everyone! Aston Library
- Thursday 21 April closing date: Easter colouring competition: design a new outfit for the Easter Bunny, Rawmarsh Library
- Thursday 21 April, 10.30am, Hello Spring! - crafts making spring animals and flowers. Free session suitable for ages 3 to 12 years. To book a place call the library on 01709 255682, Rawmarsh Library
- Thursday 21 April, 10.30am to 12noon, Making Pom-pom and Paper Flowers with artist Kate Sully. Suitable for age 7-11, FREE (no need to book). Drop in to this art workshop in the Festival Hub at Clifton Park Museum and discover how to make bright pom-pom and paper flowers for spring, Clifton Park Museum
- Friday 22 April, Earth Day - Display of children’s non fiction titles and colouring sheets, Aston Library
- Saturday 23 April, 9am to 1pm, World Book Night. Book display celebrating and sharing the joy of reading, Rawmarsh Library
- Saturday 23 April, 9am to 1pm, World Book Night. Book display celebrating and sharing the joy of reading, Wath Library
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.
Also:
Rotherham Theatres
Rotherham Civic Theatre has lots of entertaining performances taking place which includes:
Guys and Dolls (Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 April, 7.15pm and Saturday 2.15pm matinee)
The Not So Ugly Sisters (Tuesday 12 April, 7.30pm)
I’d Rather Rotherham Open Mic & Lights Switch On (Thursday 14 April, 6.30pm)
Last of the Summer Wine (Monday 25 to Friday 29 April, 7.15pm)
Rotherham Sangeet & Choir Group present The Eternal Flame (Saturday 30 April, 6pm)
Plus many more shows, for more details go to: www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk
Rotherham Markets
For more information visit the Rotherham Markets website.
General Outdoor Market, Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8.30am to 5pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
Second - Hand Market, Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.30am to 5pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
Street Market, Every Tuesday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Effingham Street, Effingham Square, and Howard Street
Rotherham Bazaar, Every Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, 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
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