Youth Clubs & Community Centres
Some of the kids around Rotherham are constantly moaning that there is nothing to do. So the boys amongst them ride their motorbikes illegally, use their air rifles illegally and set off fireworks to the annoyance of everybody. I'll admit that when it comes to drinking the girls are as bad as the boys.
In 2011 the Youth Services in Rotherham are due for a major shake-up, or perhaps that should be shake-down, as Our Beloved Council try and save money. Eleven Youth Centres are due to be axed or not re-opened, including some that have never been listed here. Where there are youth centres in the same area they will be subject to consolidation leaving a KEY centre in each Area Assembly area and additional centres in some. RMBC also proposes to provide mobile vans to bring youth services to various areas.
Jumping on the government's "Big Society" bandwagon, RMBC are hoping to palm off the running of some clubs to the voluntary sector. There will also be mobile units serving areas where there is no permanent provision.
Where there is no comment in red I have not found out what is happening to some youth centres. Maybe they have already gone or are not run by the council.
Aston Youth Club
To be axed by July 2011 Address:- c/o Aston School, Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield. Tel. 44 (0)114 2879142.
Bill Chafer Youth Centre
This has been spared the axe by Rotherham Borough Council and the running of the centre will be taken over by Bramley Parish Council. Address:- Flash Lane, Bramley, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 543961.
Brampton Youth Centre
This has been spared the axe by Rotherham Borough Council and the running of the centre will be taken over by Cortonwood Miners' Social Club. Address:- Brampton Road, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 760958.
Brinsworth Youth Centre
Address:- c/o Brinsworth Comprehensive School, Brinsworth Road, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 828582.
Catcliffe Youth & Community Centre
Already unused and will not re-open Address:- Rotherham Road, Catcliffe, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 382201.
Chantry YMCA
Address:- St Barnabas Centre, Brunswick Road, Rotherham, S60 2RR. Tel. 44 (0)1709 720040
Fax 44 (0)1709 723949 Email enquiriesatchantry.ymca.org.uk (remember to replace at with @).
Myplace, Rotherham open 26 November 2011. Address:- St Anns Road, Rotherham, S65 1PH.
Chislett Youth & Community Centre
This has been spared the axe by Rotherham Borough Council and the running of the centre will be taken over by Kimberworth Community Partnership. Address:- Kimberworth Park Road, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 740143.
Cortonwood Comeback Centre
Brampton Youth Drama and Media Group meet here Tel. 07792 271 870 or Email Brampton.youthathtomail.com (remember to change at to @). Address:- Brampton Bierlow, Rotherham.
Dalton Youth & Community Centre
Additional Centre
Dalton Dance and Drama project for youngsters aged 11 - 17 meet here Saturday mornings 10am - 12.30pm. For details of the next dance and drama project Tel. 07806 601346 or Email jaynelouise40athotmail.co.uk (remember to change at to @). Address:- Magna Lane, Dalton, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 851755.
Dalton Dance and Drama project for youngsters aged 11 - 17 meet here Saturday mornings 10am - 12.30pm. For details of the next dance and drama project Tel. 07806 601346 or Email jaynelouise40athotmail.co.uk (remember to change at to @). Address:- Magna Lane, Dalton, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 851755.
Dinnington Youth & Community Centre
The Salvation Army will provide two night of activities in the interim whilst permanent facilities are set up. To be closed and replaced by a new café in partnership with JADE Address:- Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield. Tel. 44 (0)1909 550577.
Greasbrough Youth & Community Centre
Address:- Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709740300.
Green Arbour Youth Club
Address:- Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 542539.
Herringthorpe Youth & Community Centre
Key Centre Address:- Chaucer Road, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 828107.
Kilnhurst Youth & Community Centre
Already unused and will not re-open Address:- c/o Kilnhurst Community Resources Centre, 116 Victoria Street, Kilnhurst, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 570941.
Kiveton Park Youth Centre
Key Centre Address:- 1 Station Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. Tel. 44 (0)1909 773663.
Linx Youth & Community Centre
Key Centre Address:- Lilley Hall Road, Maltby, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 819581.
Maltings Youth & Community Centre
Additional Centre Address:- 1 Maltkiln Street, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 828515.
Nacro
Address:- 11 Mansfield Road, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 836889.
Rawmarsh Youth Centre
Additional Centre Address:- c/o Rawmarsh Comprehensive School, Monkwood Road. Rawmarsh, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 710820.
Rotherham Youth Service
Address:- Simmonite Road, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 515400.
Swinton Youth & Community Centre
Key Centre Address:- East Avenue, Swinton, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 570591.
The Place, Clifton
Key Centre Address:- Rotherham.
Thornhill Youth & Community Centre
Additional Centre Address:- Tenter Street , Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 335998.
Thrybergh Spectrum Centre
Additional Centre Address:- c/o Thrybergh Comprehensive School, Arran Hill, Thrybergh, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 851131.
Treeton Youth Enterprise Centre
Key Centre Address:- Front Street, Treeton, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)114 2695053.
Wath Youth & Community Centre
Additional Centre Address:- Festival Road, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 760817.
Wingfield School Youth Centre
This will continue with sports in the evenings. Wingfield Business & Enterprise College, Wingfield Road, Rotherham, S61 4AU. Tel. 44 (0)1709 513002. Fax 44 (0)1709 511196.
Wickersley Youth Centre
Address:- Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 700161.
Winterhill Youth Centre
Key Centre Address:- Little Common Lane, Kimberworth Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 740288.
Youth Inclusion Project
Address:- Above North Vw, Muglet Lane, Maltby, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 815930.
Then there are the militaristic organisations for youths.
Scouts, Guides etc. Brownies
Visit onsite at Recreation Leisure in Rotherham Scouts, Guides, Beavers, Cubs & Brownies.
Rotherham Sea Cadets
Address:- Falding Street, Masbrough, Rotherham S60 1JB Wednesday and Friday evening each week 6.45pm - 9pm Cost £1 per week Tel. 44 (0)1709 557944 Email hampson.djatblueyonder.co.uk (remember to change at to @) Rotherham Sea Cadets T.S. Repulse is open to all young people between the ages of 10 and 18 years old.
"Formed over 60 years ago, the Sea Cadets is understood to be one of the oldest youth organisations in Rotherham. A registered charity, and offering a structured programme of activities, sailing, canoeing, cooking, expeditions all developing skills and seamanship in many different disciplines through education & learning, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme which can be used in future life. We attend many public events including Remembrance Parades & Mayor Making.
During the spring and summer months, we organise outdoor water sports activities at Thrybergh Country Park."
Air Training Corps
Address:- Caretakers House, Territorial Army Centre, Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 836347.
Address:- McKay VC Barracks, Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham. For girls aged 11-20. Tel. 44 (0)114 244 8405 or Email gvcac-nicolaattoucansurf.com(remember to replace at with @). My cousin was a member of this organisation for many years, first as a girl then as a leader, during which time she gallivanted over half of Europe and took her pilot's licence, amongst many other activities.
The Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade
2 Barnsley Rd, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 6PY Tel. 44 (0)1709 876 535.
Wickersley Girls' Brigade 1st Rotherham
This organisation requests first contact by Tel. 44 (0)1909 563082.
In my day, which you know was long and long ago, many of the churches used to run Youth Clubs. I have had a good look at the churches in my area and only one seems to have activities suitable for the young - I must admit that I was very interested in some of the trips on offer but I'm just a tad more than 14. Other activities for youth can be found at:–
- Music Opportunities at Culture in Rotherham Music Rotherham Youth Music.
- Dance Opportunities at Recreation Leisure in Rotherham Dancing - Rotherham Youth Dance Network.
- Youth Theatre at Culture in Rotherham Theatres Amateur Theatre Groups.
- Football for the under 18s at Recreation Sport Football Under 18s Football.