26 August 2022
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 Our biggest and very likely our best Rotherham Show is just over a week away. But what can you expect to see at Clifton Park on 3 and 4 September? Read on for the latest confirmed attractions and click the link at the foot of this article to see all our attractions.
Made in Rotherham Horticultural Show
The wonderful people of Rotherham will once again be showcasing their talents at the much-loved Made in Rotherham Horticultural Show.
Makers, bakers, growers and creators will come together over the show weekend to enter the seemingly endless list of classes, from floral arts and crochet to best bakes and biggest veg!
Whether you want to win or are just in it for the fun, there’s still time to enter your creations. Find out more about entering Made in Rotherham Horticultural Show.
Children & Families Area
Packed full of family-friendly activities, perfect for kids of all ages. Whether you want to get active, thrilled, creative, cultured or calm – it’s all here! Attractions will include:
Fish Mobile by Kaleider - all day Saturday & Sunday
Following its debut in Clifton Park in July the wondrous Fish Mobile will be returning to flap it’s gills again at Rotherham Show.
The Not So Grimm Twins by Wrongsemble (Saturday only) 12.30pm & 2.30pmRoll up one and all, to hear the fabulous Grimm Brother’s fairytales like never before...
Meet world-famous twins Jake and Will Grimm, as they tumble from their magical wagon brimful of stories.
The Rascally Diner by LAS Theatre - Noon and 2pm Sunday only
Cook up a stink as part of Rufus Skumskins O’Parsleys’ kitchen crew or bring a pot to bang and ward off evil cakes in this fun-filled, messy performance about food.
GODZILLATOWN by Whalley Range All Stars - all day Saturday & Sunday
Confused Godzillas not quite sure where they’re going! Godzillas wandering around the park, walking the dog, taking a selfie…Hilarious interactive fun for all the family!
Rotherham Libraries - all day Saturday & Sunday
Our very own Library Service will be there to welcome you with lots of great activities:
Saturday 3rd September - Liz Million will be with us between 11am and 4pm to talk about her books and show us how to draw! Liz has been an illustrator and author of children’s books since 1999.
Spectacle & Surprise
We like to treat Show visitors to something they might not have expected - things to make you light up and laugh; opportunities to dance and feel joy; and memory-making, pop-up surprises to remember.
From The Great Fiasco by MarkMark Productions, an uproarious celebration of early 70’s entertainment to Joli Vyann’s ‘Timeless’, packed full of daredevil dance, theatre and circus to fire your imagination. There’ll be lots more at the Show too, including Sheffield Chinese Lion Dance Team, walkabouts, music, a giant disco ball, and more!
Full Rotherham Show 2022 schedule.
Getting there and parking
Download a map of the show site
 Back to 2021. Can you recognise anyone at last year's show? Watch our 2-minute video review.
For a full events listing for everything that's happening next month across Rotherham, see What’s on this September – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Work Starts on Historic Newman School
 Work has started on a new £4.5 million state-of-the-art facility to replace the Upper School buildings at Newman School in Whiston, Rotherham.
The Council’s Cabinet gave the go-ahead to the investment in November 2020, alongside the creation of a new school for children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) in Dinnington.
Read the full story.
Exam success for Rotherham pupils
It's that time of year when thousands of young people across our borough find out their exam results.
This is the first time in two years that children have sat exams and despite the disruption to education caused by the pandemic, performance has been strong in both A Levels and GCSEs.
97.7% of students in Rotherham achieved the pass grades of A* to E (or equivalent) for A Levels – which is in line with the pre-pandemic national average in 2019. Amongst those celebrating is Charlotte Travis of Thomas Rotherham College (pictured above) who secured 4 A* grades and is now headed to the University of Manchester to study Medicine.
For GCSEs 61.7% achieved grade 5 or better in English, which is above the national average of 61.1% and 77.3% achieving a grade 4 pass or higher. For Maths, 71.6% achieved a grade 4 (pass) or better and for English and Maths combined the pass rate was 66.8%.
Click here to see a summary of A Level results for Rotherham.
Click here to see a summary of GCSE results for Rotherham.
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Have your say on Thrybergh Country Park
Visitors to Thrybergh Country Park are being asked to take part in an engagement session to discuss plans for improvements to facilities at the park.
It is part of a wider package of measures to develop Rotherham’s leisure offer and visitor economy.
Rotherham secured £20m from the government’s Levelling Up Fund to create new jobs and celebrate the "hidden gems" and green spaces that are unique to Rotherham’s heritage, transforming Rotherham into a major leisure destination.
Read the full story and how you can have your say.
 Rotherham Council and other local organisations offer different ways to help you to keep well. These include support with healthy eating, keeping active, or quitting smoking.
If you have tried any of these, where they helpful? If not, what would encourage you to take part? What would put you off? Text your thoughts to 07700 175 776 before 5 September 2022 and help us to improve the support on offer.
It will cost the same as your standard text message, be anonymous, and your number will not be kept or used at any time.
Feedback from the text messages will be used to develop the pathway and offer of services in Rotherham, helping to shape what is available and how it can be accessed.
Rotherham Council and Let’s Circus have joined together to bring the show to you with free summer workshops and taster sessions to try out various circus skills for people aged 55 and over as a safe, fun, creative and sociable activity.
Improve your balance, build your confidence, play, chat and meet others. Try a range of activities, discover a hidden talent, and surprise yourself.
Activities can include juggling, stilt walking, spinning plates, aerial hoop/trapeze and other circus related activities.
No experience required, just a desire to play, and do something different!
Sessions take place each Wednesday in August at 3pm and 6:30pm, at the Rotherham Civic Theatre Annex.
All sessions are by sign-up, so booking is essential.
Contact Tamar Millen to book a place:
Email tamarmillen@gmail.com
Phone: 07780 610 222
 From 26 August Yorkshire Water is asking everyone to pop away their hosepipes, so they can help get reservoirs back to normal. Read more and check of your postcode area is affected.
Rotherham’s historic Town Hall is opening its doors for public guided tours next Tuesday morning.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see civic regalia on display around the building and enter the Council Chamber where decisions are made by elected members. The Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Tajamal Khan (pictured right) will also be working in his parlour throughout the morning, where you will be invited to join him.
The tours will start at 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am. No booking is required and entry is free.
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