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Wow! Said the owl Clifton Park Museum,
Rotherham
25th May to 8th September Curious little explorers are invited to a world of colours, shapes and texture. Based on the book Wow! Said the owl, this interactive exhibition for under 5’s and families is designed to inspire, enlighten and delight their minds. Be ready for a ‘WOW’ or two from your little ones.
A fun free exhibition Wow! Said the owl
Barnsley’s Big Weekend
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July from 10am
Barnsley’s first ever Big Weekend with a jam packed family-friendly entertainment programme. Saturday: Library @ the Lightbox opening and the annual Mayor’s Parade. Sunday: Destination Barnsley Festival, town centre 5k run, Pride Barnsley, the Big Dinosaur Show and activities including a climbing wall and crazy golf.
Celebrate
Yorkshire Day Thursday 1st August Owd Martha’s Yard, Hoyland, Barnsley Na then tiz Yorkshire Day, flat caps are a must. Celebrate all things Yorkshire with us! Yorkshire Pudding Race, Yorkshire Hop game, Storytelling and other activities. Bring a Mad Hatters themed picnic Free entry
Rotherham Pride Clifton Park, Rotherham
Saturday 13th July 12pm - 5pm 11am Parade from the Heart of Steel sculpture on Church Street, Rotherham town centre. Family friendly day with a workshop and activity area. Food vendors and a licensed bar. Celebrating diversity and inclusion. Free entry
Big Wild Weekender Big Wild
Weekender RSPB Dearne Valley, Old Moor Lane, Wombwell Saturday 3rd August 11am - 9pm and
Sunday 4th August 8am - 3pm Explore the reserve, find marvellous mini-beasts, brilliant boggarts, fantastic frogs and even magnificent moths. Join in with face painting, nest box building and bird feeder making.
Owd Martha’s Yard
Saturday: evening party picnic, campfires and a sunset safari. Early on Sunday morning: Join us for a moth morning to see which creatures have visited the reserve overnight. Booking essential. Weekend tickets: Adults £25; Child £12.50 Day tickets: Adult £12.50; Child £6.75
Charity Afternoon
Tea and Prosecco In aid of Rotherham Cancer Care
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Sitwell Golf Club, Rotherham Friday 9th August 3pm Stalls to browse and live music Tickets: £20 available from The Centre at 93 Badsley Moor Lane, Clifton. Tel 01709 375729 Tuesday to Thursday, call Jane on 07970 831807 or Deborah on 07706 957606
Glorious
Dancing Town Friday 9th August to Sunday
18th August
The action-packed dance extravaganza returns to Mandela Gardens bringing Northern Soul, 80s nights and a 90s chart night. Expect even more free workshops, celebrity names and dance parties.
Barnsley Hospice:
Forever Flowers Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne, Barnsley
Monday 12th August to Monday 19th August
A collection of beautiful steelwork forget-me-nots have been lovingly crafted by The British Ironwork Centre especially for the 25th Anniversary of the hospice. Commemorate someone dear in a unique way, by making a donation for a beautiful Forever Flower to take home and treasure. All flowers dedicated will go on display at Cannon Hall Farm after which you will be able to take them to display at home. You can plant your Forever Flower in a special place that holds memories for you to be reminded of a loved one.
The flowers are available to preorder for a minimum suggested donation of £25. Call 01226 244244 or email
fundraising@barnsley-hospice.org to pre-order yours
Forever Flowers
Afternoon Tea In aid of Age UK
Rotherham Golf Club, Thrybergh Friday 30th August 12:30pm - 3pm
Join us for an enjoyable and delicious afternoon tea at the prestigious Rotherham Golf Club. Tickets: £16.50 per person Book your place on 01709 786 952
40th Rotherham
Show Clifton Park, Rotherham Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September
Rotherham Show returns in the beautiful surroundings of Clifton Park for two days jam-packed with live music, street theatre, children’s entertainment, activities, stalls, food and much more.
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