What’s on this August – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
It’s August and there are many enjoyable occasions happening throughout Rotherham.
This month we’re proud to announce that this yr Rotherham would be the official host of Yorkshire Day on Tuesday 1 August 2023.
As host city we’re working alongside The Yorkshire Society to ship this prestigious civic occasion. The Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Robert Taylor will welcome Mayors, Lord Mayors, Civic Leaders, VIPs from throughout Yorkshire and David Hinde, the world’s loudest recorded city crier for a splendidly vibrant parade by the city centre, setting off from Rotherham City Corridor at 11am.
In addition to the parade there shall be actions and leisure in All Saints’ Sq. on the day, plus each Saturday all through August (extra particulars proven under) so come be a part of us and let’s have a good time Yorkshire!
For occasion updates observe Rotherham Council Occasions on Fb.
Rotherham Libraries will welcome the ‘Prepared, Set, Learn!’ Summer time Studying Problem providing free actions for households kicking off all through the summer time. Additionally, happening within the libraries there shall be a Free Neighborhood Artwork Exhibition, Interactive music periods with Misplaced Chord that are neighborhood singalongs, Unfold the Phrase poetry periods and there shall be thrilling performances from Booster Cushion Theatre for youngsters after they current Hansel, Gretel and also you …who? Plus, many extra actions.
The attractive Rother Valley Nation Park shall be internet hosting the spectacular Jet Ski Championships on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August.
Additionally, Keppel’s Column Excursions tickets shall be releasing extra dates all year long. Keep watch over social media for the newest particulars on the Clifton Park Museum Fb web page.
Occasions embody:
Yorkshire Day Saturday Pop-Ups
Each Saturday in August you’ll discover a pop-up workshop in All Saints Sq., 11am to 2pm. Every week will function a special theme based mostly on Trade, Panorama, Heritage, and Tradition.
5 August – Trade:
A variety of maker area actions with workwise and Rotherham libraries with a key give attention to STEM industries.
A pop-up library station selling libraries and the summer time studying problem and an interactive workshop constructing your individual catapult.
Get your little ones able to soar by launching objects throughout the home and testing how far they go together with rocket constructing and launching, bridge constructing and a gear meeting exercise.
The Work-wise Basis is an employer led Charity whose function is to introduce and encourage youngsters and younger folks concerning the world of labor and introduce them to careers and expertise they’ll want after they go away faculty.
12 August – Panorama:
Be part of our Inexperienced Areas staff to discover the world of bushes in Rotherham.
The place would you prefer to see extra bushes being planted, wish to be taught extra concerning the impression of bushes or discover ways to utilise the leaves that fall on the bottom, come and meet the staff.
19 August – Heritage:
Be part of Rotherham Museums, Arts and Heritage as we have a good time our Giants of Rotherham exhibition at Clifton Park Museum.
Come make your individual large to take residence, be taught enjoyable large info and share with us your Large of Rotherham. Participate in enjoyable and interactive drop-in workshops with internationally acclaimed storyteller and writer Richard O’Neill. Giggle and be taught as Richard brings historical past to life by his wonderful tales. Enjoyable for all of the household to take pleasure in.
An extra occasion will happen on the 19 August – the chapel on the bridge group are internet hosting a celebration of 600 years for the reason that beginning of Archbishop Thomas Rotherham in Rotherham Minster.
26 August – Tradition:
A staff of trainees from Kids’s Capital of Tradition have put collectively an thrilling programme of family-friendly occasions that can shine a lightweight on Rotherham’s vibrant future.
Get hands-on with an eco-friendly artistic exercise and construct your dream city of the long run. Unwind and loosen up in our sensory area (excellent for little ones!). Get pleasure from acoustic music from a few of our borough’s most interesting younger musicians. See what tales Rotherham has to inform, in an occasion designed and delivered by native younger folks aged 16-to-25 – for everyone to take pleasure in!
Summer time Studying Problem
Rotherham Libraries and Neighbourhood Hubs are collaborating within the ‘Prepared, Set, Learn!’ Summer time Studying Problem, providing free actions for households kicking off all through the summer time.
This summer time, youngsters aged 4 to eleven are being inspired to hitch a famous person staff, in addition to their marvellous mascots, and get entangled in a Summer time Studying Problem. This yr’s theme is across the energy of play, sport, video games and bodily exercise.
By means of participating within the Summer time Studying Problem, youngsters shall be inspired to maintain their minds and our bodies energetic over the summer time break. To participate youngsters merely want to go to a library to enroll in free and obtain their Prepared, Set, Learn! pack.
Discover out what’s occurring within the Summer time Studying Problem actions.
Granny Norbag’s story, track and craft-making extravaganza
The Civic Theatre,Libraries and Neighbourhood Hubs Pop-up occasion:
Be part of Granny Norbag for a narrative, track and craft-making extravaganza.
Hear the story of Granny Norbag and The Cave Troll, sing alongside to her largest hits after which create your individual household board sport you can have hours of enjoyable enjoying. Reserving is important. Name the Civic Theatre on 01709 823621.
Efficiency dates:
Thursday 17, 24 and 31 August, 9am to Noon, at Rotherham Civic Theatre
Rotherham Present returns on 2 and three September
Rotherham Council’s mighty Rotherham Present returns to Clifton Park on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September, 11am till 5pm, and everyone seems to be invited!
Over the present weekend you can see laughs aplenty, horticultural heroes, circus to thrill, memorable musical moments, reveals for all, fairground enjoyable, classic automobiles, canines, strongmen, avenue theatre, blooms, bakes, epic leisure, and a lot extra!
Yearly, Rotherham Present feels just like the beating coronary heart of the city, a coming collectively and an opportunity to make recollections, so be sure you put the dates in your diary!
Rotherham Libraries occasions
Brinsworth Neighborhood Library
Get able to journey around the globe at Brinsworth Library in ‘Across the World in Six Saturday’s’. There shall be plenty of crafting and engaging meals to attempt from around the globe! These occasions are free, non-bookable actions between 9am to 12:30pm:
Saturday 29 July, Across the World in Six Saturday’s, Week 1: France – Construct your very personal Eiffel Tower out of pipe cleaners and style some scrumptious tacky French meals! …oh la la!, (Continent of Europe), Brinsworth Neighborhood Library
Saturday 5 August, Across the World in Six Saturday’s, Week 2: Kenya – Kenya is legendary for its beading craft referred to as “Kazuri Beads” , come all the way down to the library to design your individual beaded jewelry and style some fruit from Kenya! (Continent of Africa), Brinsworth Neighborhood Library
Saturday 12 August, Across the World in Six Saturday’s, Week 3: India – Subsequent cease…India! Design your individual “Rangoli” impressed sequin craft & “Medhi” portray. There shall be Papadums & Gujarati combine (Continent of Asia), Brinsworth Neighborhood Library
Saturday 19 August, Across the World in Six Saturday’s, Week 4: Australia – We’re off down underneath subsequent! Pop all the way down to create your individual Joey popping Kangeroo Puppet! While you are right here attempt some Aussie well-known Fairy Bread! (Continent of Australia), Brinsworth Neighborhood Library
Saturday 26 August, Across the World in Six Saturday’s, Week 5: Mexico – Come and create your individual vibrant mini card board roll Pinata and take a look at some Tajin flavoured Mexican sweets! Viva la Mexico! (continent of North America), Brinsworth Neighborhood Library
Saturday 2 September, Across the World in Six Saturday’s, Week 6: Equador – Final cease… Equador! Weave your individual particular dream catcher and revel in what this nation is legendary for… Chocolate! Nos Vemos Pronto! (Continent of South America), Brinsworth Neighborhood Library
Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Friday 18 August, 10am to Noon, Unfold the Phrase – Have tales to inform and phrases to be heard? Wish to specific these by artistic writing? Come alongside to this free poetry session with Vic Leeson. No expertise mandatory. To ebook a spot name 01709 334426, Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 31 July, 10:30am, Storytime and meet and greet Marco the bear – Come and be a part of us for storytime adopted by a meet and greet with Marco the bear have your picture taken and provides our bear a giant hug, Greasbrough Library
Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August, Free Neighborhood Artwork Exhibition: Exhibition of labor created by the local people, in response to ‘Comfortable.’ A play about males’s psychological well being, grief, mates and communication. Venture in help of Andy’s Man Membership, Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Friday 18 August, 1:15pm to three:15pm, Unfold the Phrase – Have tales to inform and phrases to be heard? Wish to specific these by artistic writing? Come alongside to this free poetry session with Vic Leeson. No expertise mandatory. To ebook a spot name 01709 370038, Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 27 July and three August, 1:30pm, Tea and Tunes – Interactive Neighborhood Singalong with skilled musician, Suzi Saperia from Misplaced Chord UK. 45 minutes of music to go well with all tastes and to deliver pleasure to thoughts, physique and spirit. Attendance is free, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesday 16 August, 10am to Noon, Booster Cushion Theatre for youngsters current Hansel, Gretel and also you …who? This can be a free occasion on the library, due to this fact locations are restricted to 30 youngsters. Please contact Rawmarsh library on 01709 255682 to ebook your house. Funding for the efficiency has been offered by Councillors David Sheppard, Robert Chicken and Rachel Hughes, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 21 August, 10:00am to Noon, Unfold the Phrase – Have tales to inform and phrases to be heard? Wish to specific these by artistic writing? Come alongside to this free poetry session with Vic Leeson. No expertise mandatory. To ebook a spot name 01709 255682, Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 10 August, 1:30 pm, Interactive music session – Misplaced Chord. Dementia pleasant tea and tunes on this interactive neighborhood singalong with skilled musician Suzi Saperia from Misplaced Chord UK, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 14 August to Friday 18 August, Free Neighborhood Artwork Exhibition: Exhibition of labor created by the local people, in response to ‘Comfortable.’ A play about males’s psychological well being, grief, mates and communication. Venture in help of Andy’s Man Membership, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesday 16 August, 2pm to 4pm, Booster cushion theatre presents Hansel and Gretel – Hansel and Gretel have been became oven gloves and don’t know what to do! They determine to go on a journey around the globe searching for meals and a few mates. This can be a quick and humorous present with plenty of alternatives to assist. Guide to keep away from disappointment. This efficiency has been funded by Cllrs Ken Wyatt, Gina Monk and Victoria Cusworth, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 17 August, 1:30 pm, Interactive music session – Misplaced Chord. Dementia pleasant tea and tunes on this interactive neighborhood singalong with skilled musician Suzi Saperia from Misplaced Chord UK, Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 13 July to Saturday 9 September, Wath Academy Artwork Exhibition: Celebrating Remaining tasks from GCSE and A-Stage college students, Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 7 to Saturday 12 August, Free Neighborhood Artwork Exhibition: Exhibition of labor created by the local people, in response to ‘Comfortable.’ A play about males’s psychological well being, grief, mates and communication. Venture in help of Andy’s Man Membership, Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Rotherham Libraries
Host common weekly actions throughout the borough reminiscent of: Lego golf equipment, Rhymetimes, laptop courses, knit and natter teams, recommendation periods, craft periods, readers teams and native historical past teams.
Rotherham Theatres
The Rotherham Civic Theatre has plenty of entertaining performances happening when the reveals return in September.
For extra particulars go to: www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk
Rotherham Markets
For extra info go to the Rotherham Markets web site.
Opening occasions:
Basic Outside Market: Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm, Rotherham Outside Market
Secondhand Market: Each Tuesday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, Rotherham Outside Market
Secondhand Market: Each Wednesday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, Rotherham Outside Market
Avenue Market: Each Tuesday 8:30am to 4pm, Effingham Avenue, Effingham Sq., and Howard Avenue
Rotherham Bazaar: Each Thursday 10am to 4pm, Rotherham Outside Market
Indoor Market, Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5pm, Rotherham Centenary Market
For extra info see www.rotherham.gov.uk/occasions or go to our Fb pages at:
Rotherham Markets
Rotherham Libraries
Rotherham City Centre
RMBC Occasions
Clifton Park Museum
Rotherham Theatres
Thrybergh Nation Park
Rother Valley Nation Park
Rotherham Parks and Countryside
