Turner Close Community Centre

By the tenant involvement team

The centre itself is like many neighbourhood centres in Rotherham it sits nestled in a community of bungalows not necessarily recognisable from the road. This particular centre is home to two different community groups who run various activities, including bingo, coffee mornings and crafts. 

I got speaking to one resident that had moved into a bungalow near Turner Close in only May 2024. This gentleman, after only a brief introduction, couldn’t wait to delve into how important this particular section of Rotherham community has been to him and his wellbeing. After working far and wide and living in various parts of the country,  

“This town feels like home” 

He went on to explain that he feels he has been welcomed into the community as one of their own, and that everyone feels more like family than just friends.  

“The bungalows could very easily become its own little prison, but it’s because of these people that I have been able to keep going” 

Aware of the negative profile the media gives the town, this self-professed newcomer wants the world to know   

“What a small minority did shouldn’t tarnish the town and people should pay attention to how wonderful a place Rotherham truly is.” 

This small insight into someone’s life really proves how important our communities are, and no matter how small an activity might be, the impact it can have on one person’s world can be immeasurable.  

East Herringthorpe Litter Pickers

Local East Herringthorpe resident, Natalie approached Community Organiser Penny Thompson after a concern of the amount of rubbish thrown on the streets.

Natalie and Penny discussed potential solutions to the waste on the streets and Natalie was passionate about ‘doing something to help her own community’. Penny suggested she attend Community Organiser training in order to equip her with the skills and knowledge when working with the community.

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Residents Form Swinburne Social Club

A group of residents have worked to form a committee and the group ‘Swinburne Social Club’

Over the last year Rotherham Federation has supported a group of residents to come together to tackle the issues and social isolation they were facing in their own community, during the last 5 months the residents have been working to put everything needed in place such as their constitution, a bank account and starting to raise funds.

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East Herringthorpe Easter Extravaganza

By Penny Thompson, Community Organiser

Local residents hosted an event to promote family fun and raise money for charities.

The Easter Extravaganza was held on 20th April at East Herringthorpe social club by sisters Paula Allen, Toni Connell and Elle-Mae Spittle. East Herringthorpe Social Club kindly provided the room for the event free of charge.

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