DISTRICT NEWS: Thurcroft

KIVETON PARK INDEPENDENT ADVICE CENTRE: A drop-in session, no appointment   necessary, held on Wednesday 9-11am at the Welfare Hall in Thurcroft. Contact (office hours) 01909773966.

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA MEMORY CAFÉ: Meet on 1st Tuesday of month at Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall, Green Arbour Road 1.30-3.30pm.  

THURCROFT LIBRARY: Chatterbooks Monday 3.30-4.30pm, School Road, in term time.

THURCROFT COLLIERY AND VILLAGE WEBSITE: Photographs, maps and newspaper cuttings wanted. Contact Fred Gething 01709542461, email [email protected], thurcroftcolliery.weebly.com. All material sent in will be returned to sender.

Thurcroft Crown Green Bowling CLUB: Are looking for new members with or without experience as full training can be given. Any age welcome please call Martin on 01709530665 or 07749127633 for further information.

BIG LOCAL: The first Litter pick of the new year will be on Saturday 29th February meet in Gordon Bennett car park 10am, Free sandwich and drink for those taking part. Louise Johnson has started maternity leave but in her time with Big Local she has supported over 70 people looking for work and 35 have successfully found employment. This service will now be in the library Mondays 1.30 to 5 and Tuesdays 10 am to 12.30 Please contact Louise Jackson on 07970575516 for advice or an appointment. Lunch club Wednesday's at The Hub, £5 for 2 course lunch, bingo.raffle. contact Diane Nelson on 07931411086, booking essential. Youth club, Tuesday’s senior night 6.30 to 8.30 Fridays juniors 5.30 to 7.30 contact Shaz 07969977294. There are free courses at the Hub for 5 weeks Tuesdays 10 to 12 jewellery making, then 12.30 to 14.30 mindfulness. Due to poplar demand they have been extended a further 5 weeks , On Thursdays flower arranging for beginners 9.30 to 11.30. to book call 01709722792. The first Litter pick of the new

year will be on Saturday, February 29, meet in Gordon Bennett car park 10am, Free sandwich and drink for those taking part. A community skip will be placed on Arbour Drive Saturday, March 28 from 9am until 12 or until full. There are some restrictions on what can be put in the skip. There will be an easter egg hunt held on Good Friday followed by The Travelling Zoo at the Hub from 1 to 3. Letters will be given to all school children of times etc. A meeting was held in The Gordon Bennett to discuss plans on how to commemorate VE day it was attended by representatives of The Parish Council, Big Local, Parish Church, The Miners Institute and local schools. The proposals are on Thursday, May 7 for the schools to come together and organise a party for the children, the street party on Katherine Street is on Friday, May 8 for all residents of the village, this will be dependant if we are allowed a temporary road closure. Saturday, May 9 there will be a tea dance in the Gordon Bennett which will be in the afternoon with a family disco in the evening. Sunday church service followed by parade to cenotaph then on to the sports ground at the hub for family picnic fun day for sports games etc will be held . Various groups will make bunting so we can decorate our streets. We would be grateful to any suggestions/ ideas you may have and if you want to become involved or help in anyway contact the Parish Council or Big local or volunteers. Further details will be provided when known.

2ND ROTHERHAM (THURCROFT) SCOUT GROUP: Beavers – Tuesday 5.30-7pm. Scouts – Tuesday 7-8.30pm. Cubs –Wednesday 6.30-8pm. In scout hut on West Street. Contact secretary Mrs Celia Sale 01909565326, [email protected], or scout group leader Mrs Christine Harper 07773 292328,   [email protected].

THURCROFT WELFARE BAND: Practice Tuesdays 7.15-9.15pm in Band Room, West Street. Instruments can be supplied for teaching. Contact Sheila Hancock 07588733576. To book the band for a party, fundraising event or gala, visit www.thurcroftwelfareband.co.uk.

TODDLER GROUP: Mondays 1.15pm St Simon and St Jude’s Church.

FRIDAY CLUB: Tuesdays 5-6pm St Simon and St Jude’s Parish Church.

CLLR AMY BROOKES’ SURGERY: On last Saturday of month in St Simon and St Jude’s Parish Church room 10.30am-noon.

WICKERSLEY VILLAGE BOWLING CLUB: Situated in Wickersley Park, just behind the health centre is the bowling green. We have a well maintained green with a pavillion on site. Green opens March 23 2020. New members are always welcome both young and old so come and join us. If you do not want to play just pop in and watch. There is plenty of seating available so why not take a look or better still have a go! Tea and Coffee are also available. Free lessons with qualified teacher on Saturday mornings 10am-12noon. For further information contact Jean on 07562 646730.