Rother Life

28/09/2026

🎉 WE HAVE OUR SEPTEMBER WINNERS! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our lucky Rother Life competition winners! 🥳👏

🔍 Find Joey Love2Shop vouchers
Congratulations to Catherine Crowther, Penny Demartino and Margaret Hewitt! 🎟️🎉

Didn’t win this time? Keep your eyes peeled — there are more chances to win coming your way! 👀✨

Good luck for next time! 🍀

23/09/2026

🧵🍃 Get creative with textiles at Thrybergh Country Park!

Fancy trying something new? Join artist Debbie Williams for a relaxed, drop-in session exploring textiles, found materials and nature.

Suitable for all ages and abilities, you can experiment, create and make your own unique artwork to take home.

📅 Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September
🕚 11am–3pm
📍 Thrybergh Country Park
🎟️ Free

Come along, get creative and see what you can make! ✨

21/09/2026

🎭🎶 Get ready for a Musical Mash-Up! 🎶

Thurcroft Musical Theatre Group is back for 2026 with a brand-new cabaret-style show packed with popular musical theatre songs, comedy and plenty of entertainment!

📅 14th–17th October | 7.15pm
📍 Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall, Thurcroft S66 9DD
🎟️ £19 per ticket, including pies and peas (vegetarian options available!)

Gather your friends, enjoy a night of musical favourites and support your local theatre group ❤️

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now – don’t miss out!
https://www.life-publications.com/events/thurcroft-musical-theatre-group-present-musical-mash-up/

18/09/2026

☕ Frith Space is back open in Rotherham! ❤️

More than just a café, it’s a welcoming space where the community can connect, create and support one another.

✨ Meet friends and make new ones
🎨 Discover hobbies and creative activities
🤝 Connect with your community
💡 Learn new skills
♻️ Give unwanted craft items a second life
💻 Work, meet or hire a space locally
❤️ Help support people affected by domestic abuse, trauma and sexual exploitation

Every coffee, workshop, booking and donation helps Hopian continue its vital work in the local community.

📍 Pop in, grab a coffee and see what Violet at Frith Space has to offer!
https://www.life-publications.com/rother/hopians-frith-space-is-back-coffee-creativity-and-community-in-the-heart-of-rotherham/

17/09/2026

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17/09/2026

🍔🌮🍰 Calling all food lovers! The Festival of Food and Drink is THIS weekend! 🎉

Get ready for a delicious weekend at Thoresby Park, packed with incredible food and drink, fantastic traders, inspiring demos and plenty of foodie treats to discover 🤤

🌱 Dietary requirements? No problem! The trader list includes symbols for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options, making it easier to plan your visit. Just remember to speak directly to traders about ingredients and allergens before ordering.

👀 See who’s going: festivaloffoodanddrink.com/a-z-list-of-traders/

📅 Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September
📍 Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EP

🎟️ Still need tickets? Advance tickets are available until midnight tomorrow, or you can buy tickets on the gate throughout the weekend.

Get your tickets: festivaloffoodanddrink.co.uk/

So, who’s ready for a weekend of eating, drinking and discovering something delicious? 😋🍴

🚗 TOP TIPS FOR VISITING THE FESTIVAL OF FOOD & DRINK! 🍴

Planning your visit to Thoresby Park this weekend? Here’s how to make the most of your day:

✅ Buy your tickets in advance to save money. Family tickets are only available in advance.

🚗 Parking is FREE and included with your ticket. Use postcode NG22 9EP and follow the festival signs from the A614 as you approach Thoresby Park.

⏰ The festival is open from 10am–5pm each day. Arrive early to enjoy everything on offer!

🐶 Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please keep them on a lead and clean up after them.

💳 Most traders accept cards, but bringing some cash is always a good idea.

👩‍🍳 Places at the FREE Cookery School for Kids are allocated on the day, so visit the Cookery School early to secure a session.

🌞 This is an outdoor festival, so check the forecast, we love the British weather!

Get ready for a great day of delicious food and drink, TV chef demonstrations, book signings, live music, independent shopping and FREE family entertainment.

📅 Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September
📍 Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire
⏰ 10am–5pm

Find out more and book:

🌐 www.festivaloffoodanddrink.com

16/09/2026

🎶 An evening of musical magic is coming to Firbeck! 🎶

Following their popular concert last year, The Hunch are returning to Firbeck Village Hall on Friday 23rd October.

Expect a lively mix of modern folk, Irish tunes, rock and pop classics, alongside original songs, great harmonies and plenty of humour! 🎸🍀

With a licensed bar, snacks and a warm village-hall atmosphere, it’s the perfect night out for music lovers.

📅 Friday 23rd October
📍 Firbeck Village Hall
🎟️ £14 + booking fee

🎶 Fancy joining the fun? Get your tickets now!

Find out more at Firbeck Village Hall or buy tickets through WeGotTickets.
https://www.life-publications.com/rother/firbeck-village-hall-7/

14/09/2026

🍂 Walk, remember and celebrate a life well lived ❤️

The Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity Autumn Memory Walk returns to Manvers Lake on Sunday 18th October.

Join families, friends and the local community for a meaningful 5K walk in memory of loved ones who have passed away in hospital.

🌳 Leave a message on the Memory Tree
🎶 Enjoy live singing and stalls
👕 Receive a T-shirt and medal

📅 Sunday 18th October
📍 Manvers Lake
🎟️ £12 adults | £8 children

❤️ Ready to take part? Sign up today and walk in memory of someone special.

Find out more and book your place at Autumn Memory Walk: therotherhamft.nhs.uk/charity/autumn-memory-walk

11/09/2026

🔴 ROTHERHAM, LET’S PAINT THE BOROUGH RED! 🔴

Rotherham Day is coming on Friday 18th September! It’s all about celebrating our communities, our people and the things that make Rotherham special 🙌 So let’s spread some Rotherham pride! ❤️

👇 What’s your favourite thing about Rotherham?

💬 Tell us in the comments
❤️ Tag a friend who makes your community better
👏 Tag a local business or community group you’re proud to support
📸 Share your photos and show us how you’re celebrating!

Whether it’s a favourite place, a local business, a community group or simply the people who make Rotherham feel like home – let’s give them some love!

📅 Friday 18th September 2026
🌐 life-publications.com/rother/winthrop-gardens-14/

Let’s show everyone what makes Rotherham worth celebrating!

09/09/2026

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