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May Events 2008
Theatre Contact Details
Rotherham Civic Theatre and Rotherham Arts Centre Studio Theatre Tel. 01709 823621 or 823640.
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Miniature Steam Train Rides
Victoria Park, Rawmarsh 12.30 – 4.30pm Every Sunday from Easter until the end of September also Wednesdays in summer school
holidays Tel. 01709 703794
Tuesday 29 April –Saturday 3 May 2008
Strangers on a Train performed by Rotherham Rep
7.15pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Tickets £6
Wednesday 30 April – Monday 5 May 2008
Wath Festival 2008
Folk and World Music, Dance. Stalls, workshops, street performance and "Open Up" Exhibition Visit the website www.wathfestival.org.uk for full details
Thursday 1 May 2008
Routes Professional Dance Production performed by the Hype Dance Company
7.45pm Rotherham Arts Centre Tickets £9, concessions £7
Friday 2 May 2008
Midlfe Crisis – Live Music from the 60s to the 90s
7.30pm Phoenix Sports and Social Club, Brinsworth Tickets £2 from the office Tel. 01709 363788
Saturday 3 May 2008
Meet the Sheep
12noon – 2pm Thrybergh Country Park Get up close to our resident flock of rare breed sheep (and hopefully lambs!) Sorry no pregnant women
2 miles Book in advance 01709 850353
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May 2008
Crystal Reiki
A two day workshop integrates the amazing healing properties of Crystals, Gem Stones and Reiki All workshops offer complete tuition, comprehensive manuals, mentoring, during and after your course, two meditative CD's Insurance can be obtained through Rowan Academy. Fee – for the two workshop is £160 single day is £90.00. Contact Wendy on 01709 817008
Bee Keeping for Beginners
9.30am – 4pm Thrybergh Country Park Weekend course on the ins and outs of bee keeping and honey production Book in advance 01709 850353. Cost
£30 for two day course
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May 2008
Crystal Reiki
A two day workshop integrates the amazing healing properties of Crystals, Gem Stones and Reiki All workshops offer complete tuition, comprehensive manuals, mentoring, during and after your course, two meditative CD's Insurance can be obtained through Rowan Academy. Fee – for the two workshop is £160 single day is £90.00. Contact Wendy on 01709 817008
Bee Keeping for Beginners
9.30am – 4pm Thrybergh Country Park Weekend course on the ins and outs of bee keeping and honey production Book in advance 01709 850353. Cost
£30 for two day course
Sunday 4 May 2008
Wentworth Craft and Gift Fair
10am – 4pm Mechanics Institute, Wentworth
The International Choir
5am – 7am Herringthorpe Valley Park, Brookside, Herringthorpe Come and join us to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day 1.5 miles. Book in advance on 01709 822453
Dawn Chorus
5am – 7am Anston Parish Hall Car Park S25 4DJ Join John the Ranger and SK58 Bird Group as they wander through Anston Stones Wood listening to the birds Breakfast and a cuppa will be provided free of charge at the end of the walk 2 to 3 miles Book in advance 01709 365332.
Rotherham Roundwalk
Start time 9am, All Saints' Square, Rotherham Enter either the 25-mile Challenge Walk or the 12-mile Ramble organised by Rotherham Rotary Club. Entry forms for both walks can be picked up from Rotherham Visitor Centre, 40 Bridgegate, Rotherham, S60 1PQ. Entry forms must be in by 29th April. Walkers are requested to raise at least £20 by getting the support from sponsors; otherwise you will be asked for a minimum donation of £5 on the day (£2 13-16 year olds, 12's & under free)
Monday 5 – Saturday 10 May 2008
Iolanthe performed by Greasbrough Operatic Society
7.15pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Tickets £9, concessions £7 monday only
Wednesday 7 May 2008
Susan Bell Clairvoyant
7.30pm The Plough, Wingfield Tikets £5 Tel. 01709 389701
Friday 9 May 2008
Moll Flanders professional performance by Brute Farce
7.30pm Rotherham Arts Centre Tickets £8, concessions £6 Over 16s only
Clifton Park Bat and Moth Walk
7 – 9.30pm Meet at Clifton Park Museum join local bat and moth experts to learn about the wildlife of the park when it gets dark 2 miles
Saturday 10 May 2008
Introduction to Bee Keeping
10am – 12 noon Thrybergh Country Park Cottage Garden An introductory session into the art of bee keeping. Places are limited so book
early. Book in advance 01709 850353
The Sword in the Stone professional production for children by Support Act Productions
2.30pm Rotherham Arts Centre Tickets £5, concessions £4 Two Ten club £3
Sunday 11 May 2008
Wentworth Farmers' Market
9am - 1pm Wentworth Garden Centre
An Evening of Clairvoyance with Simon Peters
Doors open 7.30pm The Holiday Inn Hotel, Rotherham Tickets £12 or pay on th door. Tel. 01347 848888
Nature through the Seasons – Spring Birds & Blooms, Treeton Dyke & Woodlands
5am – 7am Meet in the car park at the end of Twentylands (off Rother Crescent),Treeton 1-2 miles Book in advance 01709 822453.
Bluebell 10k Walk
10am North Anston Help raise money for Bluebell Wood Children’s £5 registration with the opportunity to collect further sponsorship. For registration details and more information please contact Caroline on 0845 1081579 or email caroline.artschanatbluebellwood.org (remember to change at to @)
Strata Brass Band
2 – 4pm Rosehill Park, Rawmarsh
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 May 2008
Musical Moods presented by Thurcroft Theatre Group
7.15pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Tickets £9, concessions £7.50 tuesday only Offers for wheelchair users and their carers £7.50 tuesday – saturday
Thursday 15 May 2008
Food for Free
6.30 – 8.30pm Boston Park Castle 1 – 2 miles
Thursday 15 and Friday 16 May 2008
Double Octave in Concert 'Maytime Melodies'
7.15pm Broom Methodist Church, Broom Lane, Rotherham Tickets £5 including refreshments Tel. 01709 364949 Proceeds to Safe@Last
Saturday 17 May 2008
Royal Northern College of Music Graduate Concert
7.30pm Herringthorpe United Reform Church, Wickersley Road, Rotherham Free concert with a collection being made for charity Tel. 01709 839156
Carmina Burana sung by Bel Canto
7.15pm St Margaret's Swinton Tickets £7 including refreshments Tel. 01709 582026
Singles Night Disco and Buffet Northern Soul/Motown
7.30pm Grange Park Golf Club, Upper Wortley Road, Rotherham Tickets £8.50 in advance or £10 on the door Tel. 01246 291756 or visit www.anvil-dating.co.uk
Rotherham Hospice Run for Fun 2008
12 noon at Herringthorpe Athletics Stadium & Playing Fields. 3k Course Individuals, teams & families can enter to support Rotherham Hospice.
Introduction to Bee Keeping
10am – 12 noon Thrybergh Country Park Cottage Garden An introductory session into the art of bee keeping. Places are limited so book
early. Book in advance 01709 850353
Sunday 18 May 2008
Journey South presented by ETM Management
7.30pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Professional Production Tickets £17.50
RCAT Spring Showcase "A Fun Day for all the Family"
11am - 3.30pm Rotherh Valley Campus, Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington
Newman School Car Boot Sale
8am - 12noon Tel. 01709 828262
The Industrial Revolution around Thorpe Salvin
10am – 1pm meet at the Parish Oven Public House, Thorpe Salvin A 4 mile walk find out what the industrial
revolution did for the area
The Antony Nolan Trust Dragon Boat Event
Rother Valley Country Park Come and see the teams racing Dragon boats on the park’s Northern Lake to raise money for charity. Phone 0114
2471452 for more information.
Bird Identification
9 – 11am Thrybergh Country Park Learn to identify the birds Binoculars handy 2 miles around the lake
Dawn Chorus: The Clifton Experience
5am Meet at the Ranger Cabin Clifton Park brekkie included Book in advance 01709 336682
Monday 19 May 2008
We'll Meet Again – Hits from the Blitz presented by ETM Management
2.30pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Tickets £11, concessions £9
Wednesday 21 May 2008
Bats in the Branches
8.30 – 9.30pm Meet at the entrance to Wickersley Wood on Wood Lane 1 – 2 mile walk around the woods to find the bats
Rotherham Music Service presents Schools Music Goes Brass
7pm Rotherham Minster Tickets £5, concessions £3 from Rotherham Vestry, Rotherham Visitor Centre or on the door
Thursday 22 May 2008
Reiki Share
Open to all Fee £6.00. Reiki Meditation and Healing. Free newsletter. Wendy offers an excellent facility whereby Reiki practitioners/students can come along, meet, and
give/receive Reiki in a friendly, supportive environment, exchanging knowledge and tips, and treating many ailments and problems along the way! Insurance for Reiki and other holistic
therapies can be obtained through Rowan Academy. Contact Wendy on 01709 817008 or visit the website www.rotherhamreiki.invisionplus.net
Unforgettable The Nat King Cole Show presented by Sweeney Entertainments
7.30pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Professional Production Tickets £14, concessions £12
Thursday 22 - Saturday 24 May 2008
Bugsy Malone presented by Dinnington Operatic Society Students
Lyric Theatre, Dinnington Tickets £6 Tel. 01709 532800
Friday 23 May 2008
The Sooty Show : Sooty's Magic Wand Factory
4pm & 6.30pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Professional Production presented by JB Entertainments Tickets £8.50, concessions £7.50, family ticket £30 Suitable for children 3+
Stan Laurel Please Stand Up
7.30pm Rotherham Arts Centre Professional Production presented by Richard Jordan Productions Ltd Tickets £8, concessions £6
Saturday 24 May 2008
Local Heritage Fair
10am – 4pm Rotherham Art Gallery, Library and Arts Centre
Introduction to Bee Keeping
10am – 12 noon Thrybergh Country Park Cottage Garden An introductory session into the art of bee keeping. Places are limited so book
early. Book in advance 01709 850353
Zippy Superstar DJ
1.30 & 4.30pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Professional Production presented by Rainbow Live Tickets £8.50, concessions £7.50, family ticket £30 Suitable for all the family
Sunday 25 May 2008
Young Ranger Club
10am – 2pm Rosehill Park, Rawmarsh Book in advance 01709 836844
Dearne Big Band and Singers - An Evening with Glenn Miller
8pm Carlton Park Hotel Tickets £5 on the door
Sunday 25 & Monday 26 May 2008
Art Exhibition and Sale
Sunday 2 – 6pm, Monday 10am – 6pm Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth
Monday 26 May 2008
Let's Go Fly a Kite
Between 10am & 2pm Rosehill Park, Rawmarsh Come along to Rosehill Park and learn how to build a kite and fly it All materials are provided
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Rotherham Farmers' Market
10am – 3pm Effingham Street, Rotherham
Cinema in Rotherham - Meet Me in St Louis
2.30pm Rotherham Arts Centre Tickets £3, concessions £2.50
Treasure Hunt
Between 2 – 3.30pm Bradgate Park, Bradgate Lane, Kimberworth All children
must be accompanied by an adult
Thursday 29 May 2008
Cinema in Rotherham - A Bugs Life
3pm Rotherham Arts Centre Tickets £3, concessions £2.50, Two Ten Club £2
Thursday 29 & Friday 30 May 2008
The Tempest presented by RCAT Drama students
7pm Wentworth Garden Centre ornamental garden Outdoors Tickets from the garden centre or the college Tel. 01709 722721
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 May 2008
Can't Stand Up for Falling Down presented by Third Nail Theatre
7.30pm Rotherham Civic Theatre Tickets £7.50, concessions £5.50
Friday 30 May 2008
Potted Potter A Parody by Dan and Jeff
3pm & 6pm Rotherham Arts Centre Professional Production Tickets £8, concessions £6 Suitable for children 6+ years
Saturday 31 May 2008
Introduction to Bee Keeping
10am – 12 noon Thrybergh Country Park Cottage Garden An introductory session into the art of bee keeping. Places are limited so book
early. Book in advance 01709 850353
Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June 2008
Rother Valley Triathlon Festival 2008
Over the weekend Scootathon, Children's Triathlon, Women's Only Super Sprint Distance Triathlon, Community Super Sprint Distance Triathlon, Sprint Distance Triathlon, Olympic Distance
Triathlon, British Disabled Triathlon Championships. More information or to enter visit the website www.onestepbeyond.org.uk