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Felicity’s Badass Babes Walk as One for Weston Park Cancer Charity

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Felicity’s Badass Babes Walk as One for Weston Park Cancer Charity

Weston Park Cancer Charity is proud to announce the return of "Walk as One 2024," at Endcliffe Park on Sunday 15th September 2024. This annual event aims to raise vital funds to support cancer patients and their families across the region. Last year’s event was an incredible day which raised over £50,000 to support the one in two affected by cancer in South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Bassetlaw. One of […]

today23/07/2024

Story of miner who risked his life for a pit pony features at Wentworth Woodhouse mining exhibition

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Story of miner who risked his life for a pit pony features at Wentworth Woodhouse mining exhibition

The bravery of a teenage miner who laid his life on the line to save his pit pony during a mining accident is set to pull on heartstrings in a new exhibition at Wentworth Woodhouse.During a roof fall at his pit in Elsecar, while all uninjured miners ran to find their way out of tumbling rock, pit props and choking dust, John Willie Bell deliberately ran the other way - […]

today16/07/2024

Blooming brilliant! Gold award for the Tropical Butterfly House

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Blooming brilliant! Gold award for the Tropical Butterfly House

The Tropical Butterfly House are a flutter with excitement after winning the BIAZA Gold Horticulture award for their new Butterfly House, which opened its doors on the 1st of April 2023. The award recognises their dedication to creating an accessible energy-efficient and ecologically friendly thriving habitat for butterflies and tropical plants. This amazing achievement follows on from their success in 2023, winning the silver award for the beautifully planted outdoor […]

today16/07/2024

Empress Building Celebrates with Full House for England’s Euro 2024 Final

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Empress Building Celebrates with Full House for England’s Euro 2024 Final

The Empress Building was the place to be on the evening of the Euro 2024 final, as families and football fans gathered for a spectacular Family Disco Party. The event saw another full house, with the venue adorned in balloons and tasteful England decor, creating an electrifying atmosphere that resonated throughout the night. Even though England didn't clinch the victory in the final against Spain, the spirit of the evening […]

today16/07/2024

Ahoy Mateys and Mermaids – it’s Summer at the Tropical Butterfly House!

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Ahoy Mateys and Mermaids – it’s Summer at the Tropical Butterfly House!

Calling all pirates and mermaids! The Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park is taking to the shimmering seas to bring families some swashbucklin’ fun all summer long.From Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September, visitors can embark on a high-seas quest full of exciting activities, enchanting encounters and nautical fun.Prepare to set sail on the Pirates and Mermaids Trail and navigate the park's winding paths in search of seafaring clues […]

today10/07/2024

Churchill Services Joins “It’s a Knockout” Challenge for Weston Park Cancer Charity!

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Churchill Services Joins “It’s a Knockout” Challenge for Weston Park Cancer Charity!

Weston Park Cancer Charity is thrilled to announce that the Churchill Services team from Meadowhall will be participating in the highly anticipated "It's a Knockout" challenge this July. This exciting event is a collaborative effort between Weston Park Cancer Charity and Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity, with teams fundraising to support both charities. The "It's a Knockout" challenge promises to be a day filled with fun, laughter, and spirited competition, […]

today23/06/2024

Games Careers Week Returns

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Games Careers Week Returns

Exploring Pathways Into The Creative Industries. Organised by The National Videogame Museum (NVM), Games Careers Week (24th- 30th June 2024) will bring together a range of organisations to showcase and explore the varied pathways available into the games and creative industries. Highlighting the importance of transferable skills and preparing students to be job ready, the week-long festival features online and in-person events across the UK including career fairs, workshops, online […]

today23/06/2024

CEO of Wentworth Woodhouse awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list

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CEO of Wentworth Woodhouse awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list

Sarah McLeod, the CEO steering the regeneration of Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham, arguably the UK’s greatest heritage restoration challenge of a generation, has been awarded an OBE for her services to the heritage sector. She was one of over 1,000 people recognised for their service and achievements in the King's Birthday Honours list, released on June 15. “I am honoured and so proud to receive an OBE for my work. […]

today23/06/2024

New exhibition digs deep to tell the real story of Wentworth Woodhouse’s mining history

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New exhibition digs deep to tell the real story of Wentworth Woodhouse’s mining history

It is known worldwide as the Black Diamonds house built on coal. And while it’s true that a seam runs beneath Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham’s Grade I listed architectural masterpiece was actually built BEFORE the black stuff reaped gold for its noble owners. The saying has now been debunked by a team of local history buffs responsible for the first exhibition exploring the mansion’s 200 year coal-mining history. Wentworth’s Coal Story, […]

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