 Rotherham Council is working with the Rawmarsh and Parkgate Local History Group to celebrate the 200-year anniversary of Parkgate in 2023.
We wanted to share some updates with you.
A Blue Plaque for Parkgate
Thanks to Rawmarsh and Parkgate Local History Group and Rotherham Civic Society, in 2023 Granby House on Aldwarke Road will receive the very first blue plaque in Rawmarsh and Parkgate.
It will be dedicated to Charles John Stoddart who was living at Granby House in 1881.
Stoddart is most well-known locally for his nearly 60 years association with the Park Gate Iron and Steel Company, rising from the Company’s office boy in their London office (yes there was one!) in 1854 to Secretary in Parkgate.
He went on to become Works Manager, Managing Director and Chairman. He was also the Mayor of Rotherham four times and was the very first person to be granted the Freedom of Rotherham. He died in 1913.
The example of a Rotherham Blue Plaque shown below commemorates Donald Bailey, some of whose famous bridges in the war were made at the Park Gate Company.
Tread Softly Stranger at Chantry Brewery
Arrangements are being made to show the film "Tread Softly Stranger".
The film stars Diana Dors and was partly filmed in Parkgate. The film will be shown at Chantry Brewery in September/October.
Chantry Brewery has brewed a Parkgate 200 Pale Ale to commemorate the bi-centenary.
Whit Walk
A Whit Walk is set to take place next month.
Children from Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School and St. Joseph's Primary School will be dressing in Victorian style clothes and will be transported to Rosehill Victoria School in vintage buses.
They will parade around the park, have a picnic lunch and play traditional games before travelling back to school on the buses.
Rawmarsh and Parkgate Local History Group
Your local history group produce regular newsletters. To view the May newsletter, click here.
The group hold regular meetings and events.
If you are interested in becoming a member please get in touch with Tony Dodsworth, phone 01709 363151 or email dodsworth@greatbank.f9.co.uk.
A King’s Coronation event was held at Rawmarsh Library for 31 local school children.
In total, 3 schools attended and this included Rawmarsh Sandhill, St. Joseph’s and Ashwood Road School.
The theme of the event was 'King for a day' and children came for a day of fun at the library.
A craft session took place where children made Coronation wreaths. A Coronation trail then happened around the library. Pin the sceptre on King Charles was a favourite with the children.
A buffet was also provided for all the children to enjoy.
A prize ceremony took place where 30 winners received a certificate, sweets, a pen and a Coronation ball.
It was a lovely day and everyone enjoyed it!
Rawmarsh West Councillors are supporting Rotherham Adult Neurodiversity Service (RANSS) through their devolved budget.
RANSS was established in September 2020 to provide post-diagnostic support for adults with a new or pre-existing Autism or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis.
The funding will be used to make improvements to their allotment project that is set to benefit from new fencing, beehives, garden tools and a greenhouse.
To find out more about RANSS, please visit their website.
This work supports the Rawmarsh West Ward priority around ensuring that there are facilities and activities for local people.
Rawmarsh East and Rawmarsh West Ward councillors are funding water butts for residents who live in the local area.
The water butts will lead to less water waste and will reduce the amount of water that goes into the drainage system. They will also help to reduce water bills for residents on water meters.
If you live in the local area and would be interested in receiving a free water butt, please email your Neighbourhood Coordinator Julie Colley.
Arrangements for the collection of water butts are being finalised.
Rawmarsh East and Rawmarsh West councillors are supporting Rawmarsh Activate's Playtime Playgroup through their devolved budget.
The playgroup was initially set up to respond to the long term effects the pandemic has had on some children and their parents.
Some parents felt anxious and nervous about socialising again after being socially isolated for so long.
Feedback from parents said the group was a “lifeline” as they now had a group to attend every week and that they would have been devastated if the group had not continued.
The children benefited by being able to make friends with other children, improving their social development.
Parents and carers also benefited from socialising with their peers leading to better mental health.
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