New Businesses
I don't pretend that this is a full list of New Businesses in Rotherham. It contains those that I have seen advertised in the local press or those that I have noticed in passing.
2012
Uwe Pro Wrestling Training Centre
From January 2012. Facilities include: Wrestling Ring Gym, Cafe Area, DVD Chillout Area. Open to all ages. Rawmarsh Community Centre, formerly Green Lane Tavern Pub, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6JU. Email uwewrestlingathotmail.co.uk (remember to replace at with @).
2011
Westgate Chambers
Westgate Chambers, the new home of Art and creativity in Rotherham will see the centre open for business from the first week in December. The inaugural party has been confirmed as Wednesday December 7th 2011 from 5pm.
Poundland
New Poundland at Parkgate Shopping at the end of November 2011.
Myplace
New YMCA facility open 26 November 2011 on St Ann's Road, Rotherham. Youth Centre also open to the local community.
Flares
Rotherham's newest nightspot. Open from 18 November 2011 at Ship Hill, Rotherham. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9pm -3am.
Greenwoods Menswear
The old Greewoods store closed about four years ago. They are intending to take over a stoe in college Street and be up and running before Christmas 2011.
Bitter Sweet Boutique
Moorgate Street, Rotherham. Individual items of furniture and accessories for the home. Open November 2011.
Perfect Home
Effingham Street Street, Rotherham. Weekly payment store.
Svenska Handelsbanken AB
"My team of four have recently moved into temporary offices in the middle of Rotherham and are looking forward to moving in to our permanent offices, again in the centre, as soon as a major refurbishment has taken place. We believe that being centrally located is fundamental to understanding the local market. If you would like to speak to a Bank with a traditional, relationship driven approach that prides itself on the quality of service it delivers, please feel free to contact me or a member of my team. Mike Harrison, Branch Manager, Tel. 07764274348 Email miha12@handelsbanken.co.uk."The Crofts, behind the Town Hall, Rotherham.
Asda Living
Retail World, Parkgate. Due to open 11 November 2011.
Maplins Electronics
Retail World, Parkgate.
Dominos Pizza
Manvers Way, Wath upon Dearne. Due to open October 2011.
The Range - Open 30 September 2011
Home Leisure and Garden. Great Eastern Way Retail Park (old Focus DIY), Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6EJ. Tel. 44 (0)1709 725595. Website www.therange.co.uk.
Discount UK
Old Marks and Spencer building, College Street, Rotherham.
Tuxedo Academy
Green Lane, Rawmarsh, Rotherham. The former Green Lane Tavern had been converted into community rooms with a variety of purposes. Dancing and martial arts classes are advertised there.
Bluebell Wood Hospice Shop
Wellgate, Rotherham. Large well-fitted shop selling a wide range of donated goods and some Hospice signature goods.
Rotherham Lions Charity Shop
Parkgate, Rotherham. Shop selling a wide range of donated goods.
Weston Park Charity Shop
Parkgate, Rotherham. Has moved to new premised from Bellows Road, Rawmarsh.
Green Exteriors
Rotherham Indoor Market, Rotherham. Unique garden ornaments, water features, statues plants and much more.
The Yorkshireman's Deli
Unit 18 Imperial Buildings, Rotherham. Tel. 07547 133284.
Caprice
Clothing store has moved to High Street.
Best Buy (Electronic Store)
Opened with a fanfare on Saturday 11 June 2011. Parkgate Retail World, Rotherham.
Fashion 4 You Opening Day 3 Jan 2011
To celebrate the opening, customers are being treated to a whopping 50% off all stock on January 3rd 98 Laughton Road, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2PN. Tel. 0800 158 3586.