Aroundtown Magazine

19/09/2025

If you or someone you care about is feeling isolated, High Street Centre Rawmarsh is a hub for community, connection and support.

Read how this non-profit is transforming lives with their Stronger Together project.
https://www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk/stronger-together-at-rawmarsh-high-street-centre/

17/09/2025

It’s the end of an era as Wickersley gets set to say goodbye to its beloved fashion boutique Carol Ann. After decades of dressing generations of women, Carol is heading off for a well-earned retirement.
Her final day will be on Thursday 2nd October so you’ve got just over 2 weeks to bag a bargain in her huge farewell sale.
We’ll miss her terribly and are ever-grateful for her enduring support over the years.
Fun fact: without Carol, there may not have been an Aroundtown Magazine today as she was the one who put our owner, Cheryl, forward for a job over 15 years ago.

15/09/2025

Next year, Rotherham Hospice will celebrate 30 years of providing expert, compassionate care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness.

But while the anniversary is still on the horizon, the hospice is sending a heartfelt invitation to the local community to get involved in the months of fundraising events ahead.

From a new Halloween-themed family sponsored walk, to their annual Light Up a Life remembrance service at Rotherham Minster, find out how you can support the hospice with their 'Rother special' seasonal events.

https://www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk/hospices-rother-special-seasonal-events/

14/09/2025

A sweeping corner of the South Yorkshire countryside, once roamed by Roman settlers and medieval deer, is at the heart of a growing legal storm as local residents rally to oppose plans for a colossal solar farm.

We spoke with Save Our Greenbelt - Conisbrough Parks members Janet and Billy to hear about how they believe the solar farm would devastate a site of profound historical and ecological significance.

https://www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk/conisbrough-residents-campaign-against-huge-solar-farm-on-ancient-deer-park/

13/09/2025

Long before the roar of Molineux echoed with Premier League glory, the golden era of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC was being shaped on a modest, muddy Miners Welfare pitch almost a hundred miles away in South Yorkshire.

On the sidelines was Mark Crook, a retired footballer and chip shop owner from Wath whose belief in nurturing young talent led to the creation of one of England’s earliest football feeder systems.

This December, a new book called Feeding The Wolves is being released about Mark Crook's Wath Wanderers and you have until the end of September to pre-order your copy at the reduced price of £12 (saving you a tenner on the RRP).

Ahead of the launch, we spoke with football historian Chris Brook to hear more about the 114 players (and counting!) they have discovered played for Wath Wanderers and went on to become professional footballers.

Read our story in full here https://www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk/wath-chippy-owners-football-factory-that-fed-the-wolves/

12/09/2025

“𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 ‘𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟖 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝?'"

For this edition's Aroundtown Meets article, we interviewed Rotherham United Football Club chairman, Tony Stewart OBE, who took over what was then a debt-ridden and homeless football club back in 2008.

But his story isn't just about how he brought the Millers back home. The self-made businessman shares candid insights of growing up with five siblings in High Green, opening an electrical alarm shop aged 23, and how an Audi-driving German flicked the switch on a business idea that would go global.

Read his inspiring story onlineand let us know what you think in the comments.
https://www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk/aroundtown-meets-tony-stewart-obe/

12/09/2025

A reminder that Heritage Open Days starts today!
Lots of free events taking place across South Yorkshire with a focus this year on architecture.
We've cherry picked just some of the things you can do in Rotherham and Sheffield, with different events on between now and next Sunday (21st).
Planning to visit any? Let us know in the comments!

This September, explore hidden places and try out new experiences for free as the annual Heritage Open Days festival returns.

Running from Friday 12th to Sunday 21st September, this year’s theme is Inspiring Architecture.

Here is just a taster of what’s taking place in South Yorkshire.
https://www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk/heritage-open-days-2025-whats-on-in-south-yorkshire/

10/09/2025

Did you know RSPB Old Moor in the Dearne Valley used to be a working farm whose tenant farmers ran an aerodrome with a flying circus? What about it's connection to the St Leger and Watson-Wentworth families?

As part of this month's Heritage Open Days, volunteers have organised a heritage exhibition from Friday 12th to Sunday 21st September. There is also series of guest talks from other groups connected to the local area.

Find out more about what's happening here https://www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk/a-flock-of-stories-uncovering-rspb-old-moors-heritage/

08/09/2025

This September, explore hidden places and try out new experiences for free as the annual Heritage Open Days festival returns.

Running from Friday 12th to Sunday 21st September, this year’s theme is Inspiring Architecture.

Here is just a taster of what’s taking place in South Yorkshire.
https://www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk/heritage-open-days-2025-whats-on-in-south-yorkshire/

04/09/2025

It's here... the autumn edition of Aroundtown! 🍂☕🎃
We've been squirrelling away these last two months to bring you another jam-packed edition featuring all the best of Barnsley and Rotherham including:
⚽ An interview with Tony Stewart, chairman of Rotherham United Football Club
💚 How Save Our Greenbelt are fighting to protect Conisbrough's ancient deer park
🏰 A look at what's happening locally for Heritage Open Days
🐦The flock of stories uncovered for RSPB Old Moor's latest heritage exhibition
📚 A new book about Mark Crook's Wath Wanderers set for release later this year
💊 Articles about how changing hormones can affect women AND men's health
🦙 South America comes to South Yorkshire at Mayfield Alpacas, Ringinglow

And as ever, there is lots of inspiration for your home and lifestyle featuring the brilliant independent businesses in our area.
Pick up your free copy at over 240 outlets around South Yorkshire or read online at www.aroundtownmagazine.co.uk

08/08/2025

This week's photography competition theme is the view from your window 📸🪟
That could be the window of your home, shop, studio or office, or flip it the other way and share a snap of a creative shop window display.

Post your photos in the comments or tag us in them and don't forget to let us know where in South Yorkshire it is.
*Photographs must be your own. By submitting your photos, you give permission for them to be shared on social media and in a future edition of Aroundtown.