South Yorkshire Rural Network

We support rural groups in South Yorkshire through our network meetings and events. Groups can also get involved through our Facebook page.

RAY believes that networks are crucial to the survival of community groups who often face isolation due to their rural location. By working together, they can help to identify their support needs, including advice on funding, governance, property management and financial management. The networks will also ensure these groups are aware of what is available.

Being involved with the network will strengthen RAY’s voice with local authorities and other public service providers, by identifying challenges such as access to services, rural isolation and the economic down-turn.

This project is supported by Lottery funding and is a partnership with:
Doncaster CVS
South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau
Together for Regeneration
Voluntary Action Barnsley
Voluntary Action Rotherham
Voluntary Action Sheffield

For more information and to get involved please contact

Barnsley and Doncaster: Melanie Swanwick on 01226 320120 or 07757 639929

Rotherham and Sheffield: Tina Chamberlain on 07963 533675

Join us at www.facebook.com/RAY.SYRN

Come along to one of our Network meetings. These are free and often include a short training session. They are a chance to meet our partners for advice and network with other local groups like yours.

We advertise dates online and appreciate any help with downloading and displaying posters on your noticeboards.

Skills for Community Groups, Barnsley

‘Survival Skills for Community Groups beyond 2012’

South Yorkshire Rural Network Project FREE event for community groups and voluntary and community organisations!!

Come along and find out about the support we can offer and get free training and advice to help your project or group survive and prosper!

The event will include helpful training workshops on:

Localism Workshop Doncaster, 16 April

Free training on Localism for communities and Parishes in Doncaster!

As part of the South Yorkshire Rural Network, Rural Action Yorkshire is offering a free workshop providing training and advice on the Localism Act, Community Rights and Neighbourhood Planning. It will provide an opportunity for groups to find out more about the new powers, how it might affect rural communities and discuss the issues for your local area.

The workshop is aimed at community groups, local Councillors and voluntary and community organisations, and will cover:

Localism Workshop Barnsley, 30 April

As part of the South Yorkshire Rural Network, Rural Action Yorkshire is offering a free workshop providing training and advice on the Localism Act, Community Rights and Neighbourhood Planning. It will provide an opportunity for groups to find out more about the new powers, how it might affect rural communities and discuss the issues for your local area.

The workshop is aimed at community groups, local Councillors and voluntary and community organisations, and will cover:

Localism Workshop Rotherham, 8 May

*Free Localism workshop for communities, groups and local councillors in Sheffield!* As part of the South Yorkshire Rural Network, Rural Action Yorkshire is offering a free workshop providing training and advice on the Localism Act, Community Rights and Neighbourhood Planning. It will provide an opportunity for groups to find out more about the new powers, how it might affect rural communities and discuss the issues for your local area. The workshop is aimed at community groups, local Councillors and voluntary and community organisations, and will cover: * Introducti

Surgeries for South Yorkshire

During April, May and June our Community Buildings Adviser will be available for one to one surgeries in South Yorkshire.

The village of Thurcroft, near Rotherham in South Yorkshire, has been allocated £1million to spend on making their area a better place to live as part of a pioneering Big Lottery Fund (BIG) scheme to put decision-making power in the hands of local people.

Residents and community groups in Thurcroft are invited to come along and find out how they can get involved on:
1.30pm - 3.00pm, Tuesday, 27th March, Welfare Community Hall, Thurcroft
6.00pm - 8.00pm, Tuesday 3rd April, Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall, Thurcroft

Rotherham Rural Community Buildings Network Event

Are you interested in being part of a local rural community buildings network?

Lucy Atkins, RAY's South Yorkshire Rural Co-ordinator, received a High Commendation for Outstanding Student Achievement for her overall standard of work throughout her one-year Royal Town Planning Institute accredited MA Town and Regional Planning Course.

The judges were particularly impressed with her work on housing and justice in planning. Lucy received her award at the RTPI Planning Awards ceremony in London on 23 February 2012.

Rotherham- Localism Workshop

Attend this free event to find out more about Localism and what it all means for community groups and your local area.

Rural Broadband in South Yorkshire

Access to broadband is a key issue for rural communities and businesses. The Sheffield Community Network is now offering funding.

RAY Launches New Localism Workshops

Rural Action Yorkshire are providing free training and support for rural community groups to find out more about Localism and what it means for communities.

Mapping Broadband in Tankersley

If you live or work in rural Penistone, or in Tankersley, get in touch and register your broadband speed.

Live Music Bill & Small Venues

The Live Music Bill currently under consideration by Parliament is amendment to the Licensing Act 2003 with respect to live music.

Barnsley- Localism Workshop

As part of the South Yorkshire Rural Network, Rural Action Yorkshire is organising a local talk and discussion for Barnsley groups to find out more about the Localism Act and how this might affect rural communities.

Lucy Atkins joins the RAY team

Lucy Atkins is joining Rural Action Yorkshire as the South Yorkshire Rural Network Coordinator for Rotherham and Sheffield.

Workshop - Community Resilience

The event is an opportunity for the Cabinet Office to consult with a wide range of stakeholders; emergency planning practitioners, voluntary sector partners and community members; about the guiding principles currently being developed for supporters of community resilience.

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