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The latest news and information from Brampton, Harley, Manvers, Nether Haugh, Wentworth and West Melton.
January 2026
 Before we dash off into January - where does the time go - let's hit pause and rewind to Christmas 2025 for a jolly little festive lookback as we wave it off with a fond smile.
Christmas 2025 Lookback
Cortonwood Comeback Centre
The Cortonwood Comeback Centre warmly welcomed everyone for a beautiful and uplifting Christmas Eve Carol Service led by Reverend Charles Burton, attended by 40 people from across the community. The evening brought people together through a charming Christmas Tale performed by the children of Brampton, a reflective Tree of Remembrance and the chance to connect and share seasonal greetings over mulled wine, cake and mince pies.
 And above you can see Hoober Ward Councillor Lelliott - the beating heart of the Cortonwood Comeback Centre - flinging the Centre's doors wide open on Christmas Day to create something truly special for those facing Christmas alone. Brimming with delicious food, warmth, laughter and companionship, topped off with a gift for everyone.
Now that's what community is all about!
 Harley Christmas Concert
 And here's Hoober Ward Councillor Williams, who joined Harley's First Lady, Cynthia Shaw, for the Harley Mission Rooms Christmas Concert and what an unforgettable celebration it was! Bursting with joyful carols, the season's best music and a dazzling performance by the renowned Chapeltown Silver Prize Band, it brought festive magic right to the heart of the community.
 Farewell Christmas 2025 and don't forget, only 340 sleeps until Christmas 2026!
January 2026
Bierlow Park Walkabout - Brampton
 Hoober Ward Councillors Rajmund Brent and John Williams, joined colleagues and partners from Council Green Spaces and Housing, for a walkabout on Bierlow Park in relation to reports and incidents of off road bikes in this area. Our partners at South Yorkshire Police were also part of the working party.
Work will soon begin on reducing the number of entry and exit points to the park along with signage which will include information on off-road vehicles laws. Additionally, a CCTV camera has now been installed to monitor the park and nearby. This will support Officers from South Yorkshire Police to identify illegal vehicles, seize them and apprehend their drivers and riders.
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All parties are committed to stamping this out and making Brampton a place that all residents love and take pride in.
This aligns with Hoober Ward Priority to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
Motorbikes, Quads & Off Road Vehicles
Don't suffer in silence - motorbikes, quads and off road vehicles are not just a nuisance, they can cause anti-social crime, so make sure you report them to South Yorkshire Police. If it's an emergency, always call 999, for a non-emergency use 101 or go online.
Our Places Fund Consultation - Wentworth War Memorial
The Council has reaffirmed its commitment to keep every neighbourhood thriving by approving major investment in local areas as part of the Our Places Fund.
Borough-wide consultation with residents in October and November 2024 identified key priorities for improvement. This included enhancing the surroundings of cenotaphs and memorials and upgrading public spaces to make them more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Our Places Fund Phase Two improvements will therefore focus on the following areas:
- Honouring Rotherham’s history and heritage, areas around cenotaphs, memorials and monuments in Dinnington, Greasbrough, Thrybergh, Treeton and Wentworth will be improved
- Swallownest - Public space upgrades on Gray Avenue (off Mason Avenue)
- Rawmarsh and Parkgate - Various locations across High Street and Haugh Road in Rawmarsh and Broad Street in Parkgate will benefit from public space improvements.
Have your say
An in-person consultation event to gather feedback on proposals to improve the public space around Wentworth’s War Memorial (on the corner of Main Street and Hague Lane), will take place on Thursday 22 January, from 3pm to 6pm, at Wentworth Mechanics Institute on Main Street.
Alternatively, complete the online consultation here: Consultations – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
The online consultation will close at 12pm on Thursday 12 February 2026.
If you would like to request a paper version of the survey, please call 01709 254444 or email info@rotherham.gov.uk
New Beginnings
As you can see just by looking out of the window, it's definitely January and it's definitely Winter but instead of diving back under the duvet or reaching for that extra blanket, why not do something for yourself.
Join a group, make friends, try a new hobby, discover the great outdoors, try a little exercise, look for employment or training. Whatever your tastes may be, there's something for everyone in Hoober Ward and here's just a taster:
Brampton Bierlow Parish Hall
Monday
Toddlers Fun Football - suitable for 2-4 years - 11am to 11.45am. For more information including prices email Sheffield@littlemessy.co.uk or phone 07449 458237.
Indoor Bowling - suitable for over 18 years - 1pm to 3pm. For more information including prices phone 01709 876294.
Cardio Dance - suitable for over 16 years - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. For more information including prices phone 07871 923070.
Tuesdays
Yoga - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. For more information including prices message Mind Over Matter charity page or Facebook.
Wednesdays
Easy Sequence Dancing - suitable for all ages - 1pm to 3pm. For more information including prices phone 01709 528319.
Slimming World - suitable for over 16 years old - 5pm to 6.30pm. For more information including prices phone 07940 896691.
Thursdays
Slimming World - suitable for over 16 years - 9am to 10.30am. For more information including prices phone 07940 896691.
Games Afternoon - free for all, just drop in and chat or play tabletop games (includes, tea, coffee and biscuits) - 3pm to 5pm. For more information phone 01226 752280.
Fridays
Jiggy Wrigglers (4-5 months) - 10am to 11am
Jiggy Wrigglers (0-12 months) - 11.30am to 12.30pm
For more information including prices email North Sheffield Jiggy Wrigglers
Cortonwood Comeback Centre, Brampton
Mondays
Computer Access, CV, Benefits, form filling, job search etc - 9.30am to 3pm (appointments may be necessary)
Coffee Morning - 10am to 11.30am
Taekwondo - 5.30pm to 7pm
Fitness Class (Strength and Tone) - 7pm to 7.45pm
Fitness Class (Pilates and Yoga) - 7.45pm to 8.30pm
Tuesdays
Warm Welcome Café - 8am to 4pm
Computer Access, CV, Benefits, form filling, job search etc - 9.30am to 3pm (appointments may be necessary)
Lunch Club - 11.45am to 1.30pm
Senior Youth Club - 6.30pm to 8pm
Wednesdays
Warm Welcome Café - 8am to 4pm
Computer Access, CV, Benefits, form filling, job search etc - 9.30am to 3pm (appointments may be necessary)
Messy Monster Play Group - 9am to 10.30am
Sewing Club - 12.30pm to 2.45pm
Junior Youth Club - 5.30pm to 7pm
Fitness Class (Cardio Fitness) - 7.15pm to 8pm
Thursdays
Warm Welcome Café - 8am to 4pm
Computer Access, CV, Benefits, form filling, job search etc - 9.30am to 3pm (appointments may be necessary)
Lunch Club - 11.45am to 1.30pm
Senior Citizens Club - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Fridays
Computer Access, CV, Benefits, form filling, job search etc - 9.30am to 3.00pm (appointments may be necessary)
Community Garden - 10am to midday
Warm Welcome Café - 8am to 3pm
Lunch Club - 11.45am to 2pm
Food parcel provision - 11am to 1pm
Guided Meditation - 4.30p.m to 5.15pm
Youth Theatre - 5pm to 6.30pm
Saturdays
Boot Camp - 10.30am to 11.30am
Dog Training - 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Dog Training - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Dog Training - 3.30pm to 4.30pm
For more information, telephone 01226 759572 or visit their website.
Mechanics Institute Wentworth
NEW Over 50's Wellbeing Training in Wentworth
Enjoy a supportive session led by an experienced coach to improve physical strength, mobility, balance, mental clarity and emotional wellbeing.
Fridays - 5.30pm to 6.30pm - Wentworth Mechanics Institute. For more information message or WhatsApp Chris on 07714 133996.
Mission Rooms, Harley
4th Friday Monthly
Friday Friends (cuppa and a chat) - 10am to midday
Friday Lunch Club - booking essential - for more details ring 01226 759572
Rotherham Employment and Skills
If you're looking for employment or training join their Facebook group to find and share:
Job vacancies
Recruitment and skills events
Courses and training opportunities
RSPB Old Moor, Manvers
Reconnect yourself and the family to nature. Enjoy walks, watching the wildlife, pond-dipping and there's an adventure playground for kids. Open seven days per week.
For more information, ring 01226 751593 or visit their website.
Wath Library
From e-magazines and e-books to a warm safe space and year round events and activities, have you discovered Wath Library?
Monday - 9am to 5pm
Tuesday - 9am to 5pm
Wednesday - 9am to 5pm
Thursday - 9am to 7pm
Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday - 9am to 1pm
For more information phone 01709 873542 or visit the website.
Become a Snow Warden in Hoober Ward
We’re looking for volunteers to help keep paths safe during icy weather. As a Snow Warden, you’ll receive training and equipment to clear snow and spread grit in your local area. It’s a great way to support your community this winter.
Community Leadership Fund
Councillors Brent, Lelliott and Williams, would like to welcome voluntary and community groups from across Hoober Ward to apply for their Community Leadership Fund.
The Fund offers small grants to boost projects and events across the Ward that support at least one of the Ward’s Priorities. Hoober Ward Priorities can be found on the Ward's webpage here. Funding to support both revenue and capital projects will be considered.
If you are part of a community group, voluntary organisation or charity and would like to find out more or request an application form, please contact your Neighbourhood Co-ordinator, Tracey, by email: tracey.white@rotherham.gov.uk.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, however, please bear in mind that the Community Leadership Fund is limited.
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Traffic Delay Updates
Roadworks are underway at the following locations:
- Barnsley Road, West Melton
- Hague Lane, Wentworth
- West End Road, West Melton
- Main Street, Wentworth
- Smithy Bridge Lane, Brampton Bierlow
- Linthwaite Lane, Wentworth
- Harris Hawk Way, Manvers
- Manor Road, Brampton Bierlow
- Grove Road, West Melton
- Cortworth Lane, Wentworth
- Lee Brook Lane, Hoober
- Grove Close, West Melton
- Edward Road, West Melton
- West Mount Avenue, West Melton
- Moorbridge Crescent, Brampton Bierlow
- Pontefract Road, Brampton
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Please get in touch!
If you would like share an event that is happening in the next month or two, perhaps you have a good news story or want to get the community involved, I would love to hear from you. Please send a short write up with pictures, thank you.
Tracey White, Neighbourhood Co-ordinator Hoober Ward
Email: tracey.white@rotherham.gov.uk
Hoober Ward... Love Where You Live
Calling all Hoober residents! Ward Councillors Brent, Lelliott and Williams, would like to see what you think makes Hoober Ward so special.
So, whilst you're out and about, should you spot a lovely sunset, birds singing, dew on the grass or a beautiful flower, get your camera out and snap away. You can send your pictures to us for a chance to appear in the monthly ward e‑bulletin.
Please email: neighbourhoods@rotherham.gov.uk and title your message 'Hoober Ward, Love Where You Live', telling us where your photo was taken and why it means so much to you.
This months shot is from a Hoober resident who likes their local history and you can't get more local than this - Hoober Stand.
Seen nestled within the trees, Hoober Stand was designed by architect, Henry Flitcroft for Thomas Watson-Wentworth when he was elevated to the 1st Marquess of Rockingham after fighting for the British Government against the 1745 Jacobite rising.
Construction lasted from 1746 to 1748 at a cost £3,000!
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Have Your Say on Policing Priorities & Precept
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has outlined his ambition for more visible policing on our streets and to reduce neighbourhood crime and tackle anti-social behaviour through more investment in policing.
The Mayor is inviting residents to share their views on his proposals by indicating if they are willing to pay a little more towards the policing element of their council tax bill to enable that investment to be made, in order to keep South Yorkshire communities safe.
Local police and fire services are funded through a mix of government grants (around three quarters of the total budget) and the remainder is raised through the council tax precept. In South Yorkshire, the policing precept makes up about 11% of a typical council tax bill.
Extra funding for policing means better policing: safer neighbourhoods, more visible policing, quicker response times and for officers to be equipped with the modern tools they need to do their job.
The proposal is to increase the council tax precept by £15 per year (29 pence per week) for on a Band D property. Which equates to a £10 increase (19 pence per week) for a Band A property.
It’s important that you have your say and help to shape the future of policing. The responses you provide will be used to inform the proposals for the policing budget for the coming year.
The survey can be taken via this link or by scanning the QR code above.
The survey will close at midday on Thursday 22 January 2026.
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Find a Space - Warm Welcome
The Warm Welcome Campaign is beginning a new chapter. What started as a crisis response to keep people warm through the Winter has blossomed into a movement to reconnect individuals and communities across the country all year round.
You can find your nearest Warm Welcome Space by searching the online map on the website.
State Pension Advice
Wanting to plan for the future or you're approaching retirement and wondering what happens next, help is available:
Government State Pension Advice
Want to learn more about the State Pension including eligibility, checking state pension age, getting a forecast or deferring, then be sure to visit the Government website.
Independent Age Advice
State Pension age is gradually increasing. It's now 66 years-old and the same for men and women. Your State Pension age could be higher or lower than this, because it depends on when you were born.
You will need to make a claim for your State Pension – you won’t get it automatically.
For more information visit our State Pension webpage.
Looking after our Mental Health
Looking after our mental health is just as important as caring for our physical wellbeing. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or someone you care about, knowing where to turn can make all the difference.
That’s why we’ve put together a Mental Health Support Services Directory - a handy resource packed with local contacts, helplines, and organisations ready to help when you need it most.
Click this link to download your copy and keep it somewhere safe. Together, we can make sure no one faces mental health challenges alone.
Supporting Yorkshire Water
Sign up for flood warnings
Connected by Water is working across the region to prepare our people and places for flooding.
Winter brings an increased likelihoods of floods. There are lots of ways you can prepare, just in case.
Flood Warnings
Sign up for flood warnings at https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings. You will be alerted if you’re at risk. You can also check your long-term flood risk: Check the long term flood risk for an area in England - GOV.UK. This uses data to help you understand how climate change might affect your risk.
Preparing for floods
You can prepare a flood plan, so that if floods were to affect your home, you can act quickly. The government has advice and templates to do this: Personal flood plan - GOV.UK
For more information about Connected by Water, visit Before Flooding | Connected By Water | Working across South Yorkshire to increase resilience to flooding and the changing climate
Keeping Our Community Safe: What You Need to Know About Nitrous Oxide
We all want our neighbourhoods to be safe, clean, and welcoming. One issue we’re tackling together is the misuse of nitrous oxide – sometimes called 'laughing gas.' Whilst it has important medical and industrial uses, using it to get high is both illegal and harmful. Here’s what you need to know and how you can help.
The Law
- It’s illegal to possess nitrous oxide if you intend to inhale it for a high
- Supplying, producing, importing, or exporting nitrous oxide for recreational use is also against the law.
Why It Matters
Misusing nitrous oxide can cause:
- Nerve damage
- Loss of consciousness
- In extreme cases, death
It’s also linked to antisocial behaviour, littering, and drug-driving incidents – all of which affect our community.
Penalties
If caught with nitrous oxide for recreational use, you could face:
- An unlimited fine
- A community punishment
- A caution on your criminal record
- Up to 2 years in prison for repeat offences
Supplying or producing nitrous oxide for recreational use can lead to up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both.
What Can You Do?
Need Support?
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, help is available. Visit Drug and Alcohol Support in Rotherham (ROADS) for advice and assistance.
Together, we can keep Rotherham safe, clean, and informed.
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