Teddy Bear Picnic

Catcliffe Parish Council hosted a Teddy Bear Picnic to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee this month. The event was held on the playing fields at Catcliffe and featured activities from Jack's Dancing School and Rotherham United Community Sports Trust alongside face painting and bouncy castles.  

Bunting, tables, and a throne were provided by John Pashley for the ‘Create Your Own Crown’ competition run by the Parish Council. The lucky winners pictured are Crystal and Isla wearing their winning creations.

Pete Deveaux, Chair of the Parish Council said “Despite the wind it remained dry and the event was well supported. We are hoping to provide a larger attraction next year and are always on the lookout for new volunteers. Anyone wanting to get involved can contact the Parish Council to find out more”

Catcliffe Cone Celebration Events

The Catcliffe Cone Community Group (CCCG) held a Jubilee Celebration Picnic at The Cone on Friday 3^rd June. There was a special viewing of a  Yorkshire Film Archive Jubilee film “Seen to be believed” and with the help of Artist, Karen Hall the Cone and surrounding area were decorated with banners which the pupils from Catcliffe School and "The Coffee Pot" had made.  The weather was sunny and over 50 adults and children enjoyed themselves. 

Shaun Pashley, group Secretary said "We would like to say a big thank you to all those involved that helped make this possible”.

Future events include:

• Saturday 25^th June - 10am - 2pm - Open Day at the Cone
• Saturday July 30^th - 10am to 2pm - Stained glass demonstration, together with crafts and music
• Thursday August 18^th - 11am to 2pm - Summer event; decorating bottles, games & music

For further information visit the group on Facebook or browse their website

Blooming Marvellous 

There is still time to enter this year's Rotherham in Bloom Garden Competition. 

There are several categories to enter with each category having two winners, one Council and one non-Council household winning £100 worth of gardening vouchers and two runners up in each category receiving £50 vouchers.

June Smith (pictured) from Rotherham won last year’s competition for her eye-catching pots and planters. June told us: "In the two years that I’ve lived here I’ve transformed my little plot into a haven to sit in and enjoy.

“It’s hard work but getting out in the fresh air has helped my health and wellbeing. Seeing my neighbours stop to appreciate and admire my garden makes it all worthwhile.”

To enter the competition simply upload a minimum of three photos of your garden along with a few words about what your garden means to you.

The closing date for entries is Sunday 7 August with winners announced at the end of August.

What’s on as part of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Festival

Excitement is building to the start of the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 tournament at New York Stadium and we're counting down to the international matches being played in Rotherham.

To celebrate the games there will be three months of music, dance, theatre, art and much more across Rotherham. 

A new exhibition, Grass Roots To Glory - Our Story So Far (18 June - 9 October), will be launched in Clifton Park Museum. The exhibition charts the powerful and personal story of women’s football across Rotherham. 

For each match that Rotherham hosts, the town centre will be transformed by a spectacular Fan Party (10, 14, 18 & 23 July), bringing you a festival of dance, movement, music, food and football skills. 

On 16 & 17 July, be inspired at the WOW Rotherham festival in Clifton Park. The event will be a vibrant, colourful, bold, fun, and fearless celebration of women, girls, trans and non-binary communities, connecting Rotherham to other women and girls across the globe as part of the WOW – Women of the World – family. 

We also hope you can join in with a travelling programme of 'Make Your Mark' events, which include workshops and have-a-go masterclasses that will be touring to communities across the borough, giving everyone a chance to get involved and help shape how Rotherham celebrates the beautiful game.

Find out more details in the ‘What’s On Section’ for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Festival 

Finally, don’t forget to buy tickets to the tournament!   

 The Games

Rotherham is proud to be a host city, in delivering a record-breaking UEFA Women's EURO Championships this July. As one of nine host cities and 10 match venues, Rotherham is playing a vital role in supporting the continued growth of women and girls’ football in England. The best female players in Europe will join football fans from across the globe at Rotherham’s New York Stadium, for three group games and a quarter final.

Tickets are now available on a first come, first served basis – but hurry, demand is high and some matches are expected to sell out! You can secure your match tickets from just £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. Tickets are selling fast - get yours today and be part of the show! 

Football matches that will take place at the New York Stadium, Rotherham are:

Group Stage matches

France v Italy - Sunday 10 July, 8pm

France v Belgium - Thursday 14 July, 8pm

Iceland v France - Monday 18 July, 8pm 

Quarter-final match

Winner D v Runner-up C - Saturday 23 July, 8pm

Chapel Walk celebrates in style

Chapel Walk Community group held their Jubilee event at the centre this month. Group organiser Jeanette Oldfield went all out with the decorations transforming the hall with an amazing display of red, white and blue flags and bunting fit for a Queen. There was plenty of party food and lots of prizes with locals coming along to help celebrate and play a game of bingo.  

Jeanette said ‘It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves, and getting together again, they all thought the decorations looked wonderful”

The group meet for bingo on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings at the Chapel Walk Neighbourhood Centre in Catcliffe, anyone interested can call in at the centre and find out more.

Treeton War Memorial

The war memorial railings have been painted, the base repaired where the concrete had fallen out, and the area generally cleaned and tidied.

Treeton Parish Councillor Wendy Foers said "It looks so much better and has greatly improved the appearance of the war memorial. We would like to thank Cllr Amy Brookes for arranging this and Equans for carrying out the work". 

The Parish Council will be working with Ward Councillors and Council staff to further develop the site and restore the monument back to its former glory. They are in the process of sourcing quotes from specialist companies to carry out the work and will provide further updates on the progress of the project over the coming months.  

Over 60s can Get Lifewise this July

South Yorkshire Police are inviting Rotherham residents aged 60+ to an event they are hosting called GET LIFEWISE at the Lifewise Centre (Hellaby S66 8LB) on Friday 22 July 2022.

The day will include inputs from South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire Service, Herbert Protocol (missing persons with dementia) and much more. The event starts at 10am (arrive 9:30am) and ends at 3pm with a light lunch and refreshments provided to all guests attending.

Car parking is available but this is limited, so please arrive in plenty of time to obtain a space.

There is no cost to attend this event, but booking is essential as places are limited. If you wish to attend, or you require further details, you can phone 01709 832455 or email lifewise.booking@southyorks.pnn.police.uk.

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