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Welcome to Issue 20 of the AwardWinning YiP paper covering the Yorkshire community. And we are pleased to note that Summer is finally here.

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In this issue we have our fantastic regular in-paper features from Chris Wells Design, Steph from Source My Mortgage, Rotherham United Community Sports Trust, RMBC and Rotherham Flux Womens Euro's 2022. So please give them a read, and remember, if you have any questions give them a call and quote YiP.

This issue we also have a great feature from GBM Sports, a bespoke sports promotion and management company who are promoting their next great event at Magna on Friday 1st July 2022 so check out the feature and get your tickets today. Plantinum CBD also have a great feature on their Charity Golf event in support of Prostate Cancer UK, which promises to be a great event to raise awareness of a great charity which is very dear to their heart. Plus, as always, Plantinum are offering all readers an introductory 25% OFF by using the Code YiP25 when ordering. This month we are also very proud to be supporting Neurocare and our very own Bobbie, along with her lovely mum who is 10 years brain tumour free. They have both completed a 10k run to raise money. So please support Neurocare and their amazing work. YiP continues to schedule advertisements on our social media platform to maximise exposure. This is a great opportunity to reach new and potential customers. So, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and comment on the things you like and share. If you contact anyone in the paper, please tell them how you heard about them, and who knows, you may get a little discount – So remember to quote YiP wherever you go. YiP is here to connect you, so if you would like an introduction, to develop a collaboration with one of our partners, or if you would like to feature in the paper, then please do not hesitate to drop us a line at the Media Office, on 01709 252210 or email us at hello@Yipmedia.co.uk Happy reading from all of the YiP Team. Here’s to continuing to increase our reach in 2022 and we will see you in Issue 21.

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P10 Issue 20 - 2022 - YorkshireInformationPoint Mortgages have been a hot topic in the media over the past few months, and that is no surprise with the Bank of England having raised the interest base rate in recent weeks to the highest level since 2009.

Mortgage: Looking into 2022

Borrowers have enjoyed low interest rates for the past 13 years, and many people with a mortgage will not have experienced a base rate as high as it is today. But, what does that mean for us as borrowers and what can we do to help you as brokers?

When your next mortgage product finishes, you have three options. 1. Repay your loan in full. 2. Transfer automatically to the follow on rate with your lender, which will usually be around the lenders standard variable rate. 3. Re-mortgage or transfer to a new mortgage product – usually preferential to the lenders follow on rate. Many people will not be in the position to undertake option one, and that is absolutely fine as you still have the other two options left. Your mortgage doesn’t get taken off you if you do nothing, you will simply transfer onto the follow on rate, (option 2), for your current mortgage product. This will usually mean that your monthly payment will increase, unless you were tied into a historically high rate to begin with. The majority of people will look to undertake option 3. Option 3 is the most sensible as it means that you will look to minimise any increase in monthly payments by either transferring to a new product with your current lender or re-mortgaging to a new lender. Similar to changing your car insurance to a new provider, but a lot more in depth. You will only be able to change your mortgage to a new lender though, subject to your affordability and circumstances, such as your recent credit history meeting their criteria. This is where it can become a bit of a minefield and where we can most definitely help.

If you do extend your term, but are then concerned about having to pay your mortgage over a longer period, and then find you can afford to pay more off each month, most mortgages have “flexible” features where you can utilise a We cannot change the rates on the market, or 10% overpayment allowance. This means that get you a rate that is not available on the market, you can set your direct debit higher, say by £50 but we can guide you on how to make your and this will then automatically repay the balance mortgage more affordable and offer you rates quicker which in turn reduces your term. We can from within the whole of the market, with the calculate exactly how much you are allowed to exception of direct deals (mortgages offered overpay within your allowance and by overpaying directly to consumer only). We can search your what amount, how much it will lower your term criteria to make sure you are getting the most by. cost effective mortgage and interest rate for your It will be no big surprise from reading the circumstances and advise you on products that above that I believe that the majority of people’s meet your specific set of needs. payments will increase across the next few years We can advised you on terms, such as when your current mortgage deal ends. This is increasing the number of years you have left on due to the cost of borrowing increasing and your mortgage in order to reduce your payments, interest rates rising from inflation nearing 10%, subject to retirement age. We can also advise and the price of the money coming into the you on whether it would be possible to lower your country simply costing more. With the cost of payments by putting an element of your mortgage living also increasing it is no doubt a very on interest only. For example, if you have a concerning time for many. We are here to help to share portfolio that you want to use to repay an give you the best options at the time, whether element towards the end of the mortgage, you that is when your are looking to remortgage, buy could lower your monthly payments by putting a new house or buy your first home. some or all of the mortgage on interest only.

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0114 3499 549 When a lender looks at affordability for a prospective mortgage, the repayments are also calculated for affordability, (known as stressed), at a higher interest rate than that of the product that is taken. This is to take into account potential interest rate rises. In the past few years this has been around the 6.5% level. This means that when you come off your current product, even though the rates have increased, your mortgage should still be affordable – even if not quite as much as before.

If your mortgage product ends in 2022, then now is the time to get in touch with us to discuss your options and minimise any future rates increases by securing a new deal now. We are here to make the experience of re-mortgaging less stressful and less time consuming for you, by providing the correct advice and doing the hard work on your behalf. Equally if you are looking to move or buy for the first time, get in touch so we can go through your full affordability and ensure that you are aiming for properties that are within your reach.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up with repayments. As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions apply. There may be a fee for arranging a mortgage and the precise amount will depend on your circumstances. This will typically be £398. Director Steph Whiting. Source My Mortgage Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Stonebridge Mortgage Solutions Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: 39 Beckton Court, Sheffield, S20 7LZ. Registered Company Number: 12461452 Registered in England & Wales

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These sessions focus on developing motor skills, basic football skills and social skills, whilst linking activities to educational outcomes such as learning colours, numbers, letters and shapes. Mini Millers is the youngest element to the Future Stars Talent Pathway and is linked by the Trust to the Rotherham United Academy. Mini Millers aims to start children from just 18 months old learning the FUNdamental’s of good physical activity and football skills using the Rotherham United philosophy which is the golden thread through our footballing offer.

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Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Plantinum CBD are proud to be holding a Charity Golf Day on Friday 10th June 2022 at Dore & Totley Golf Club with a fantastic Celebrity line up.

The charity of choice this year is Prostate Cancer UK, which is very close to their heart as founder and MD Stuart Collard's father is a survivor of prostate cancer. Bruce Collard suffered with this illness over 2 years ago and thanks to some great treatment and early detection is cancer free today. Sadly not everyone is lucky, and it

is events like these that help support the great work of Prostate Cancer UK.

money and awareness of Prostate Cancer. Plantinum CBD have worked hard to bring together a great list of celebrity team The Golf day will contain a celebrity captains. They have some ex-world line up from a variety of sporting champions, up and coming sports and celebrity backgrounds, with personalities and celebrities, along these 21 celebrity captains leading with some true English legends. the day, which promises to be a Check out Plantinum on social great day of golf whilst raising media for more details.

Some of the celebrity's captains involved on Friday 10th June 2022; David Hirst (Ex Professional Footballer Sheffield Wednesday and England) Chris Waddle (Ex Professional Footballer Sheffield Wednesday and England) Stuart Collard (Founder Plantinum CBD ex Professional Rugby Player Moseley & Sale Sharks) Bruce collard (Ex Professional Footballer West Brom) Kell Brook (Ex World Champion Boxer) Carlton Palmer (Ex Professional Footballer Sheffield Wednesday and England) Ryan Rhodes (Ex Professional Boxer) Kid Galahad (Ex World champion, Professional Boxer) Sheldon McDonald (Professional Boxer) Danny Murrell (Professional Boxer) Bradley Skeete (Professional Boxer) Izzy Asif ( Professional Boxing Promoter & Manager former Professional Boxer) Jack Scott (British Superbikes Rider) Johnny Nelson ( Ex World Champion Professional Boxer) Dean Smith (Norwich Manager) Ian Dempsey (British Triathlete) Lawrence Thore (Social Media inﬂuencer) Steve Staunton (Professional Footballer) Gino Bonazzi (Member of the Bad Boy Chiller Crew)

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- Sadly, 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. If you’re over 50, black, or your dad or brother had it, you’re at even higher risk. - The earlier you catch it the more likely it is to be cured and the less likely it is for it to be life threatening. - Remember that most men with early prostate cancer don’t have any signs or symptoms. One reason for this is the way the cancer grows. You’ll usually only get early symptoms if the cancer grows near the tube you urinate through (the urethra) and presses against it, changing the way you urinate (wee). But because prostate cancer usually starts to grow in a different part, usually the outer part of the prostate, early prostate cancer doesn’t often press on the urethra and cause symptoms.

If you do notice changes in the way you urinate, this is more likely to be a sign of a very common non-cancerous problem called an enlarged prostate or another health problem. But it’s still a good idea to get it checked out. Possible changes include: * difficulty starting to urinate or emptying your bladder * a weak ﬂow when you urinate * a feeling that your bladder hasn’t emptied properly * dribbling urine after you ﬁnish urinating * needing to urinate more often than usual, especially at night * a sudden need to urinate – you may sometimes leak urine before you get to the toilet.

If you have any of these symptoms, please get it checked out immediately at your GP and/or contact the Prostate Cancer UK's specialist Nursing support team on 0800 074 8383. Please also head over to the Prostate Cancer UK website for further information and also answer their three questions to check your risks today. Together we can beat Prostate Cancer UK. Please support in whatever way you can to truly support Prostate Cancer UK and raise awareness.

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THE GREAT WAYS YOU CAN USE PLANTINUM CBD TO IMPROVE YOUR WELLBEING It’s a cultural obsession that’s taking over the UK supplement market and once you’ve tried it there’s no turning back. We’re talking about CBD, the super ingredient currently making major waves in the wellness and health supplement industry. Plantinum CBD, the premium CBD brand wants to share their journey, the science behind its hailed benefits and the top 5 ways it can help improve your wellbeing. The amazing bonus to the Plantinum CBD range is its Novel Food Range approved and all the products have full traceability. Plantinum wants to bust the myths and be a trusted partner on all things CBD, so we’ve created a space that provides guidance and education, as well as the only place to shop for exclusive products that have the ability to boost your wellbeing and enhance your performance not only in general well-being but sports performance and recovery too. So whether you’re a daily runner, Sunday league football player or elite athlete – the benefits can be felt.

So, without further ado, let’s set the record straight and get to fully understand CBD and its essentials! CBD 101 CBD is the acronym for Cannabidiol, which is one of over 100 naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant. Before we go any further, let’s be clear about one thing: CBD will not make you high! The psychoactive element of cannabis comes from a completely different compound known as THC. Because they’re derived from hemp rather than marijuana, CBD products contain less than 0.2% THC and therefore have no mind-altering effects. That also means it isn’t addictive, and, most importantly, it’s legal. Your body loves it You may be new to CBD, but our bodies certainly aren’t, that’s thanks to something known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which governs a process called ‘homeostasis’ – essentially, your body’s reaction to its environment, such as temperature.

metabolism, immune function, and even reproductive function. Taking CBD engages these receptors, which communicate with the rest of your body to fix any imbalances your ECS detects. That means that it can essentially read what your body needs and naturally help it to restore harmony. Getting started If you’re new to CBD, the best way to get started is to target specific problems, which in turn will improve your emotional wellbeing. At Plantinum CBD, we group our products according to the five most common needs that everyone comes to us for guidance on:

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Neuro Care is a special charity to me, as I have experienced ﬁrst hand what it is like to have family members suffer from neurological issues. My mum and I have ran for the Neuro Care Head Start twice before, however this year’s run was extra special as my Mum has been brain tumour free for 10 years now! She was diagnosed with a benign acoustic neuroma brain tumour back in 2012, which had been growing slowly over a period of 10 years. The tumour was surprisingly discovered through a hearing test. The surgery was 10 hours long to remove the tumour, and it took away all of Mum’s hearing in one side, causing multiple problems with her balance, face, brain and head, issues that she still deals with to this day. Then in 2015, my Nan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. She deteriorated rapidly and sadly passed away after a period of only a few months. I would like to mention here what a strong, selﬂ ess, and bright woman my Nan was. Despite this traumatic time, I’m very grateful to still have my mum by my side

10 years on from her brain tumour diagnosis, and proud to support Neuro Care’s fundraising efforts. Neuro Care is linked with the Shefﬁeld Hospitals Charity, and raises money to support patients and staff at the Neurosciences and Neurology departments at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, the Northern General Hospital and the Shefﬁeld Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN). For anyone who isn’t aware, neurological issues mean anything that’s related to the brain. There is little knowledge on the brain and disorders linked to the brain, and treatment in these areas has barely developed. Fortunately, Neuro Care has saved multiple lives with their funding, and you can read about some of the survivors stories on their website. Here is a list of the few different types of neurological issues that Neuro Care’s funding goes towards improving; Strokes, Epilepsy, Dementia, Brain Tumours, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and much more.

Further information can be found on their website: www.neurocare.org.uk To donate to Neuro Care through my just giving page, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bobbie-larkin

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Yorkshire Information Point would like to introduce our brand new contributor... Jim Epton! Jim Epton was born in Manchester and raised in Cheshire before moving to Northampton to study English Literature. His wilderness years were made up of teaching English, Drama and Media whilst pursuing his passion of music as a Songwriter, Bassist and Teacher.

Often consumed with Travel, Art, Photography, Cinema and Metafiction; Jim eventually settled in Yorkshire in 2006. He now writes for Yorkshire information Point and the Wave magazine and works in Special Education. He lives with his wife in the Rother Valley. Watch our each month for his column.

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Time moves on. Music often stays in its time, era and ideology. Some music stays classic, other music needs reinterpreting. And then it goes through our personal filter at various stages in our own history. Too deep? Nah! Jump in your time machine and consider these records old and new.

This week, our correspondent Reuben Navarro visits Los Angeles.

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The City of Angels is a grid, or grids upon grids; a wonderful waffle where all human life can be found. From Madam Wong’s and The Viper Rooms to the Whiskey on the Strip; the eternal myth and mystery of Sunset Boulevard, peppered with Rock n’ Roll mausoleums, snakes west to the sideshow absurdity that is Venice Beach. The Millionaire gentrification may spread like mildew, but L.A. will never lose its patchwork texture. You might get numbed by the technicolour heatwave as you are driven around the waffle in your air-conditioned Prius - but beneath this city’s fingernails is grit, char

and memories that will never fade away. The unglamorous industry of Studio City, the endless suburbia of The Valley and districts upon districts dripping down beneath downtown, there will always be a story, perhaps one without end. But never tell the barman that no-one will pick up his screenplay. Don’t ever dismiss the waitress saying her dreams of stardom won’t blossom. There is never a better place for a dream to come true. For a dream to live. For a dream to maybe fester. They are in good company. Next time, Reuben reports from London.

Billie Eilish Happier Than Ever (2021). ** Billie and her brother are back, sounding like a close miked Alison Goldfrapp after a week of listening to Radiohead. It’s difficult to find direction in this bloated record (desperate for some editing) but ‘my future’ stands out from the bedroom pop as an other worldly jazz tinged classic.

Various Artists The Metallica Blacklist (2021) **** Whether you are a fan of Metallica’s 1991 self titled classic or not, this scores highly as a multi-genre reinterpretation. Many diverse names and styles are represented here. Some songs work better than others and you get to hear multiple versions of these cuts…let’s hear the same artists attempt a remake of ‘‘Ride The Lightning’ and then I’ll be really impressed!

FROM THE VAULT The Divine Comedy Casanova (1996) ***** Pompous pop purveyor Neil Hannon digs deep to find his inner Scott Walker and simultaneously creates the defining album of his career. Ear candy ‘‘Something for the weekend’ doesn’t quite gloss over the dark heart of this record, reflecting vividly the pivot between the past and present worlds of middle-class playboy romantics.

Talib Kweli - Ear Drum (2007) **** This end of the old school era/R&B leaning record is oft overlooked. But it’s not just deep hooks and funk here, Kweli collaborates with carefully picked stars of the mainstream and the underground but also reminds us of the roots and soul of hip-hop. A radio friendly history lesson, just in time before our short memories observed the demise of this art form.

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Chicken fajitas

Chicken fajitas are a fun meal to cook for the family. try topping your homemade fajitas with homemade salsa to make them extra fresh and delicious.

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Method

For the tomato salsa

SteP 1

● 1 small red onion, finely chopped ● 425g/15oz cherry tomatoes, chopped ● 2 garlic cloves, crushed ● large handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped ● freshly ground black pepper

For the chicken fajitas ● 1 tbsp olive oil ● 1 large red onion, thinly sliced ● 1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and thinly sliced ● 1 yellow pepper, cored, deseeded and thinly sliced ● 450g/1lb skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips ● pinch paprika ● pinch mild chilli powder ● pinch cumin ● pinch dried oregano4 soft wholemeal flour tortillas ● ½ iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

SteP 2

Spoon one-quarter of the chicken mixture into the centre of each tortilla, add a couple of tablespoons of salsa and some shredded lettuce. Roll up and serve warm.

For the salsa, combine the onion, tomatoes, garlic and coriander in a bowl. Season with pepper. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

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SteP 4 Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them in the oven for 5 minutes.

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EIGHT THINGS TO DO IN ROTHERHAM THIS SUMMER More Children’s Capital of Culture events on their way Rotherham will host a number of familyfriendly events this summer as part of its Children’s Capital of Culture 2025 launch programme, giving children and young people more things to do in the borough than ever before. Earlier this year, the town announced that it will become the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture in 2025, creating a landmark year to showcase itself like never before. The journey officially launched in February, giving people a taste of what’s to come in 2025

WHAT’S ON #Rotherham2025 1. Grimm’s Gathering, Linger Longer Lane at Rotherham Old Town Hall, 31st May / 1st June/ 4th June 10am – 4pm A free pop-up festival hosted by Grimm and Co will take over The Old Town Hall in Rotherham at the end of May, celebrating stories of all shapes and featuring masterclasses with leading musicians, and author and artist workshops. There’ll be music-making for 0 – 7-yearolds with BBC Radio 2 Folk award-nominated Rosie Hood, while older lyricists, singers and rappers aged 13-plus can join one of the PATTERN Masterclasses, where they will refine their vocal talent, lyric-writing and performance skills with support from music industry professionals such as Coco, Sarah Jay Hawley (Massive Attack) and Seppy (Deuxe). There’s also a chance to sing or rap at the PUSH Performance Day and win a slot at Tramlines 2022! The streets surrounding The Old Town Hall will be alive with street theatre and wandering musicians. Linger Longer Lane will have drop-in-and-make activities for young and old, from puppets with Patrick Amber, carnival-inspired headdresses and masks with artists from the UK Centre of Carnival Arts, to pop-up cards with Paper Engineer Alex Bennett and origami adventures with Nick Origami. Artists Trish O’Shea, Mooney Wainwright and Karen Hall want to hear your stories of Rotherham and how you made it your home; there will be theatre for under 7s with tales of grumpy crabs, and owl babies; a flamenco dance class with

and showing Rotherham as a cultural destination and home to boundless creative young talent. In the lead-up to 2025, creative venues and organisations in and around the town have organised an increased programme of events and experiences. As part of the spring launch programme, Rotherham hosted its first ever skate and art festival, put on a variety of pop-up exhibitions from renowned artists, held graffiti and poetry workshops, urban open mic nights and

professional dancer Rosamaria Cisneros; and several events to get your write on with published authors and writers, including Jenni Spangler, LD Lapinski and journalist Susan Downer. All tickets to events are free and available from https://grimmandco.co.uk/gathering

2. Get Up To Speed (GUTS) with Culture & Leisure, Magna Science Adventure Centre, Wednesday 8th June, 9.30am – 4.30pm Come along to this new culture and leisure-themed careers and networking event at Magna, which aims to inspire and excite children and young people to take an interest in working in the creative industries. The event will see some of Yorkshire’s leading leisure, culture, creativity, tourism, hospitality, and sportrelated businesses coming together to demonstrate the exciting things about working in the sectors, and the career opportunities they offer. It is organised by The Work-Wise Foundation and Magna Science Adventure Centre, and open to schools, young people aged 8-25, and their families to attend. https://www.getuptospeed.org.uk/home/ get-up-to-speed-with-culture-leisure/

more - all designed and created by children and young people of Rotherham. Now the town is gearing up for an unmissable summer programme of events. Julie Dalton, Chair of the Children’s Capital of Culture Programme Board, explains: "This summer line-up of events is an amazing opportunity for young people to engage with creativity in Rotherham and see what we have to offer in the region. It's a chance to inspire them through art, and spark interests

that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to see our guests get involved with all the exciting activities we have planned.” Deborah Bullivant, Founding Director of Grimm & Co, adds: “We can’t wait to welcome families and young people from across Yorkshire and beyond. With music, dance, theatre, writing and creativity, there is something for everyone to enjoy, young and old, and we want to invite all our communities to celebrate in their great town of Rotherham.”

A procession will be held on the day, with internationally exhibiting artist/designer Morwenna Catt, who specialises in textiles and sculptural fabrics, creating the parade’s huge puppet. Many of 4. House of Future Creatives, Wentworth Woodhouse, Tuesday Rotherham’s incredibly talented artists and performers, including Patrick Amber, 21st June (afternoon and Neath Champion-Shorr, Jennifer Booth, evening) and Wednesday 22nd Phillip Padfield, Aralia Studios, Dead Earnest Theatre Company, Deborah Frith, June, 6-9pm. The historic Wentworth Woodhouse will be Uzma Rani, Teresa Sayner, Rotherham Drummers United, Sylwia Anna Drwal, transformed into a contemporary creative Craig Vegas, Chris Bilton, Greentop Circus arts house in June, by a talented team of and Travelling Shadow Theatre, will host Rotherham’s young artists, digital creative workshops, performances, creatives and film-makers. For two days only, the house will be divided into zones, installations and other creative activities themed around nature, climate change, including the Virtual Art Zone for immersive AR experiences; a Digital Music and the environment, bringing young people’s voices to the fore. Zone with music production and DJing workshops on the agenda; a Writing Zone Keep an eye on www.rotherhamroar.co.uk where you can take part in a screenwriting for the full schedule of events. Rotherham United Exhibition, masterclass with Wentworth Woodhouse's 6. New York Stadium, from July scriptwriting competition winner from last A new pop-up museum will be unveiled on year; and finish off with a visit to a live the football grounds in July, with video interactive film set – where two young stories, interactive displays and artefects actors will perform with a full film crew, dedicated to the history of Rotherham before you jump in to get a taste of real United. Celebrate the team, female life on a film set. football players, and Arthur Wharton, the There will also be two film premieres – one of a short film about life for four young first professional black football player who began his career in Rotherham. The people in Rotherham from very different backgrounds, and a music video premiere launch will see children and young people of a song written and performed by a team from schools and community groups around Rotherham come together to of young creatives in Rotherham. perform a 32-step dance routine in honour Free tickets available now at https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/what of Arthur Wharton. https://www.themillers.co.uk/ s-on/house-of-future-creatives/

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3. Affinity Create, Saturday 11th June, 13pm, Rotherham Minster Exclusively for Rotherham's care experienced young people aged 11-25 years old, this is the launch event of a two-year project that celebrates joyful stories of care experienced young people 5. Troll Fest, Thurcroft Rec – in Rotherham, which will be curated by Saturday 25th June, 2pm – 4pm professional artists and exhibited at a Troll Festival 2022 will celebrate all things travelling gallery that will visit historic sites nature with art, crafts, music, and dance. across the borough. Through the power of art and creativity, the Troll Festival aims to enhance June’s Jubilee event kicks things off with environmental awareness, promote free creative workshops at Rotherham sustainability, and share the joy of the Minster, afternoon tea, creative goodie natural world. bags and more.

7. Kaleider Sculpture, Clifton Park, July A dramatic public sculpture will appear in Rotherham overnight this July, changing familiar spaces and bringing wonder and joy, while asking questions about who we are and our place in the world. Visitors will also have the chance to get hands-on with free, drop-in craft workshops. This

breathtaking installation has been designed by international production studio Kaleider in collaboration with a group of Trainee Creative Producers aged 16-to-25 from Rotherham. Check the Children’s Capital of Culture Facebook page for updates.

8. Bronze Arts Award, Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th July, 10am – 3.30pm, Rotherham Civic Theatre This summer, Children’s Capital of Culture is giving young people aged 12-to-16 the chance to take part in a four-day workshop aimed at achieving their Bronze Arts Award, a nationally-recognised Level 1 qualification. The young people will be supported every step of the way by experienced creative professionals, who will help them develop confidence and creativity while building their knowledge of different opportunities within the arts and cultural sector. By taking part in the Children’s Capital of Culture Bronze Arts Award programme, young people will get to have a go at a range of different arts activities, including music, visual arts, and creative writing. They will also be given the time and support needed to explore their own artistic interests – whether they’re into singing or scriptwriting, dance or drama, film or photography, or anything else creative! There will also be some exciting trips to visit creative events in Rotherham. The workshop programme is free to take part in, but places must be booked in advance. Sign up by visiting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/childrenscapital-of-culture-43963141773 For more information, visit www.rotherham2025.com/hello.

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