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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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]