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In our October edition, you will find information and event updates around health and wellbeing over the colder months. This includes information on Maltby and Hellaby community organisations, that can support you to become healthier and fight away the Winter bugs.
Your health matters and there is support available.
Follow this link to find information on wellbeing and mental health support and Covid-19 vaccinations.
Maltby Joint Service Centre is a fantastic community hub that already supports residents with their health, fitness and wellbeing. Facilities within the centre include the Library, leisure centre, Manor Fields Doctors, Pharmacy and additional NHS referral services.
On Saturday 22nd October, Ward Councillors from both Maltby East Ward and Hellaby and Maltby West Ward invited local community organisations to support residents' wellbeing.
Residents were able to gain advice around the cost-of-living, household budgeting, the locations of Winter social group meetings, home security and a chance to grab a Covid-19 jab or book an NHS health check.
Rotherham Federation of Communities (Rotherfed) attended, who offer a free service to Rotherham residents who need advice, support and guidance regarding their personal finances. Rotherfed have supported Maltby Foodbank, as well as groups and individuals within the Maltby and Hellaby area for many years. You can follow this link to view their Malltby and Hellaby, Making Our Money Go Further, Facebook page.
At the event, Rotherfed gave advice ranging from good shopping practice to helping people understand and reduce energy costs. You can find out more information on their dedicated Energy Know How, website page.
PCSO Glyn from Rotherham South Police supported Maltby and Hellaby residents by handing out free home security devices. Glyn gave useful advice on how to protect your home over the dark nights.
You can receive updates and advice by visiting Rotherham South Policing Team's Twitter and Facebook page.
Yorkshire Sport Foundation, Development Support Officer, Chris Ng, offered advice on how to keep fit, no matter your age or ability.
Chris supports local community group members and residents to gain the skills to run activities that increase physical activity. Recently, the Bevan Court Community Group received funding and coaching.
In the group's meeting space, they now run indoor Curling and Boccia. This is a great way for older residents to keep active, whilst the weather is grim outside.
Follow this link for Chris Ng's contact details, please do get in touch if you are interested in training and support to help your community group access sport and physical activities.
Maltby Tesco Community Champion, Julia Jones, (pictured below with Ward Councillors, Cllr Ball and Cllr Tinsley), brought along ideas and advice on healthy and affordable Winter family meals.
The NHS Covid vaccination bus parked up for the duration of the event.
The bus offered on the spot Covid vaccinations for over 50s and Health Checks for over 40s.
Every Saturday morning, Maltby Library hold a family Lego Club, where you can get creative and build a Lego masterpiece.
At the Autumn wellbeing event, families could also get busy making Halloween decorations, as well as colouring in spooky bats and pumpkins to decorate their homes.
This event supports the ward priority for the Maltby East Ward around improving opportunities and facilities for children.
For the Hellaby and Maltby West Ward, the event supports the ward priority around supporting and developing initiatives to increase community and individuals' wellbeing.
The event was a huge success, look out for the next Winter Wellbeing and Family Craft Morning at Maltby Library in early 2023!
 Autumn is often the time to clear up our gardens and houses, ready for the Winter months.
Hellaby and Maltby West Councillors, Cllr Andrews and Cllr Ball used some of their Community Leadership Funding to provide a community skip to help residents dispose of their household waste.
The skip was well used and appreciated by residents.
This supports the Hellaby and Maltby West ward priority around protecting and improving the environment.
By using accredited skip companies and local Household Recycling Centres, you are helping the environment and ensuring that unwanted goods are recycled or disposed of correctly.
Your local Household Recycling Centre is located at Bramley, Lidget Lane, S65 4LY.
Both Maltby East Ward and Hellaby and Maltby West Ward Councillors wanted to support people affected by Covid-19 lockdowns.
The wellbeing of residents is a key priority for Councillors in both the Maltby East Ward, as well as the Hellaby and Maltby West Ward.
After seeking advice from doctors and healthcare professionals, Ward Councillors funded a 12-week programme of support.
The programme was designed to help residents at risk of falls and injury, due to weakened muscles after the Covid-19 lockdowns. Doctors and healthcare professionals referred local patients onto the course.
This month saw the end of the programme and Neighbourhood Coordinator, Claire Moseley, visited the group to see what they thought. Comments included:
"The coaches are amazing, they put us all at ease and I really do feel the benefit, I do some of the exercises at home"
"I would definitely do this again and would like it to continue"
"After my daughter died I stayed at home, this has got me out, chatting with people and moving, thank you"
Participants received an hour of exercise per week, which was tailored to their individual needs and development. Participants also received a resistance band to continue the exercises at home.
Along with the fitness and strengthening classes, time was made available at the end of each session for personal wellbeing. It was a chance to have a chat with other members of the group, ask the coaches questions and relax with a cuppa.
On the last week, everyone was treated to a bag full of homegrown garden plums.
 Sometimes, nothing lifts your mood more than a good singalong to your favourite tune.
Maltby and Hellaby Ward Councillors have joined forces with local charity, Lost Chord to steal away their musicians and share the joy of singing with everyone.
At last month's concert, we had the special treat of listening to the amazing Lost Chord UK musician and all-round star Luke Carver Goss. Luke certainly lifted people's spirits and got everyone smiling, singing and moving. His interactive session amazed us with instruments, including the accordion and didgeridoo.
It was definitely something you don't see or hear in Maltby every day!
There is still a chance to join Ward Councillors at the free November Concert and there are two more months of singalongs at either Hellaby Centenary Parish Hall or Maltby Salvation Army, please see the details below.
Maltby Music Concerts
Join us for a relaxed music concert at the Wesley Centre in Maltby. Grab a brew, have a chat and be prepared to be amazed. The musicians booked often play in big London venues and will wow you with their amazing musical talent. This rare treat is not to be missed.
- Where: Wesley Centre Blyth Road, Maltby
- When: Monday 14th November
- Time: Concerts start at 1.30pm to 3pm
Lost Chord Singalongs
A fun interactive session that allows you to enjoy singing in a relaxed atmosphere with quizzes and chatting throughout. All sessions are free starting at 2pm to 3.30pm at both venues.
- Hellaby Centenary Hall, Bateman Road, Hellaby on the 7th of November and the 5th of December.
- Salvation Army Church, Morrell Street, Maltby on the 21st of November and the 19th of December
Lost Chord Singalong sessions are funded by local business Parseq. Venues and refreshments are funded by Hellaby Parish Council and The Salvation Army.
For further information on any of the above free events, please email your Neighbourhood Coordinator, Claire Moseley, on claire.moseley@rotherham.gov.uk
Maltby Fireworks Display returns on the 5th November on Manor Fields.
Organised by Maltby Town Council, the event starts from 5pm with live entertainment. The fireworks will start at 6.30pm.
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