Wales Door Knocking

By Kathryn Wild, Project Manager

Rotherham Federation in partnership with the Rotherham Borough Council completed a door knock exercise in early February 2020. The purpose of the door knock was to gain feedback on Ward Housing Hubs and explain their introduction to local tenants. As well as knocking on the doors of tenants, we had 2 community centres as bases at Peregrin Way in Harthill and Viking Way. The bases were for workers involved in the door knock but they also gave an opportunity for local tenants to come into the centre and talk to the council directly.

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Get Connected – 5th Age Community Group

By Dan Barron, Community Organiser

Jean and Gwen have regularly attended the 5th Age Community Group every Tuesday, 2pm – 4pm. They were both the first members of the group to ask about the digital drop-ins and what they involve. The group has varied in it’s attendance of the drop-in from 2-5 attendees.

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Wharncliffe Flats

By Rob Gooding, Community Organiser

Rotherham Federation and Council staff including Asim, Sophie and Jess held a joint meeting with residents of Wharncliffe on Thursday 30th January 2020 to discuss problems in the area and how Rotherham Federation and the Council could help residents improve their estate.

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Henley Christmas Get-together

By Brandon Freeman, Community Organiser

After previously successful ‘themed’ parties at Henley Community Centre, a Christmas get-together was arranged as a means to engage young people, families and the older generation.

The event offered a perfect opportunity for people to have fun in their local community centre and celebrate Christmas together.

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