Rotherham District Civic Society

 

Protecting and preserving all that is best in the heritage of Rotherham

Rotherham District Civic Society is non-political, and a registered Charity that stands for protecting and preserving all that is best in the heritage of Rotherham and improving the environment for the present and future generations. We are a member of Civic Voice which is the national umbrella organisation for the civic mevement.

We need your support

 

We hope that you agree that the Society is playing an important role in our community to make it a better place.

The Society is managed by the Executive Committee of volunteers elected to serve by the membership. As a Charity we rely on membership fees and donations to enable us to continue our work.

The Aims of the Society

  • Encourage the protection of buildings of architectural or historical interest

  • Campaign for or against any issues which affect the locality

  • Protect and improve the quality of life in Rotherham and the surrounding countryside

  • Provide a voice for the community on local development and environmental issues

  • Participate in the development of local and district policies relating to townscape, landscape, traffic and the countryside

  • Influence future planning and design for the town and surrounding villages

  • Encourage the maintenance and enhancement of the natural environment

 

That is why we, as a group, try to ensure that local people have a voice in matters concerning a wide range of issues.

 

 We act as a co-ordinator and consultative body by liaising with local authorities, planning committees and decision makers in the pursuit of the Society's objectives.

Sir Donald Coleman Bailey - The Bailey Bridge

BBC broadcaster Katie Galbraith interviews David Wadkin from the Rotherham District Civic Society about one of the many hidden treasures that can be found in Rotherham.

 

David was delighted to talks about this remarkable man who was born and educated in Rotheram and went on to make one of the most significant contributions to the Second World War!

 

We have a proud heritage and we are begining to get the notice we deserve in the many contributions Rotherham has made on the "World Stage". 

 

Listen to the 5 minute iterview. The full transcrip can be downloaded from our Blue Plaque section.

Rotherham Disticit Civic Society creates a new Tourism Destination!

Rotherham District Civic Society has been working hard in creating a "new narrative" and a place of destination for Rotherham based on its proud achievement on the World Stage.

The new Blue Plaque Trail has created a lot of interest with Civic Societies, groups and individuals from across the country and so we were delighted when contacted by the Granthan Civic Society, a vibrant and active society interested in our work towards the Civic Movement and enquirings about our walks.

 

A special visit was agreed with over 28 of their members joining our guides for a day of "Exploring and Discovering" Rotherham. The day started early at the Town Hall with their chairman exchanging materials  with organiser David Wadkin.

 

Two groups were led by our wondeful volunteer guides along the new Blue Plaque Trail. Dr John Manterfield the Grantham Civic Society Chairman became aware of the work and progress Rotherham was making and commented in possibily Rotherham "being even more active than their own society" and so wanted to see it first hand. Lots of interest were shown with  informative questions asked along the trail.

 

The Trail ended far too quickly at the Minster Garden with a coach taking the visitors off to Wentworth Woodhouse for a well deserved lunch at the Camellia House. Our guides were back on duty after lunch to escort our visitors through the Grade I listed country house.

 

John thanked the guides for their enthusiasm and depth of knowledge along with the Rotherham District Civic Society for hosting an excellent day out and showing what was possible in highlighting the best of a Town in creating a "tourist destination". 

Rotherham Distriuct Civic Society is delighted to learn that we  have received a nomination in this years Community Achiervement Awards.

 

Community Achievement Awards are held annually to celebrate the work of individuals and projects in the voluntary and community sector that have made a significant difference to the communities of Rotherham.

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Organised by Voluntary Action Rotherham on behalf of the Rotherham Together Partnership, the Awards launched in 2003 celebrates the achievements of Rotherhams Voluntary and community sector ever since.

The Rotherham Show 2025

The Mayor of Rotherham Councillor Shiela Cowen endorses the Free Guided Town Walks

Rotherham Distirct Civic Society

Sheila Cameron Shield for Outstand Service

At the recent Rotherham District Civic Society AGM the Chairman presented the Sheila Cameron Shield to David Wadkin the Organiser of the  "Discovering Rotherham" initiative for his outstanding serive to the Charity. This includes the Guided Walks which are to continue throughout 2025.