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🎙️ Rotherham Real Talk – Community & Heritage with Phil Morton

In this episode of Rotherham Real Talk, host Daryl Horsfall sits down with the multi-talented Phil Morton — a passionate community connector whose work spans business support, local heritage, and hospitality in the heart of Rotherham.

Phil wears many hats:

• 🧩 Freelance Business Development Consultant helping small businesses and start ups thrive across South Yorkshire.
• ☕ Co-runner of Parkside Café, a welcoming space near Clifton Park.
• 🚌 Business Manager at the South Yorkshire Transport Museum, preserving local history and inspiring future generations.

Together, we explore:
 ✅ The power of local collaboration and networking
 ✅ The stories behind Parkside Café and its community role
 ✅ How the Transport Museum is keeping Rotherham’s heritage alive
 ✅ Advice for new businesses navigating early-stage growth
 ✅ Phil’s unique perspective on building bridges across sectors in Rotherham

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a heritage enthusiast, or someone passionate about Rotherham’s future, this episode will leave you inspired and informed.

🎧 Hosted by:

Daryl Horsfall
Founder & Host of Rotherham Real Talk
📲 Instagram: @Rotherham_realtalk
 

🔗 Follow & Support Our Guests:

Phil Morton –
 LinkedIn - Click here
 🚎 South Yorkshire Transport Museum: https://www.sytm.co.uk

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In this special episode of Rotherham Real Talk, host Daryl Horsfall speaks with Rev. Canon Phil Batchford, Vicar of Rotherham Minster, about faith, heritage, and the bold steps being taken to reimagine this historic site as a hub for hope and community.

We shine a spotlight on the "Leap of Faith Abseil" — a thrilling fundraising event on June 7th, where participants will abseil from the iconic bell tower into the heart of the Minster itself.

All proceeds go toward the Building Hope in the Heart of Rotherham Appeal — a major campaign to transform the Minster into a more inclusive, accessible, and inspiring space for all who call Rotherham home.

🕊️ In this episode:

• The Minster’s role in Rotherham’s past, present, and future
• How faith and action intersect in supporting the town
• Details about the upcoming Leap of Faith Abseil Event
• The vision behind the Building Hope Appeal
• How the community can get involved and make a difference

Whether you're a history lover, a person of faith, or someone passionate about local causes, this episode shares how one of Rotherham’s most iconic buildings is taking a literal and symbolic leap into the future.

🎧 Hosted by:

Daryl Horsfall
Founder & Host of Rotherham Real Talk
📲 Instagram: @Rotherham_Realtalk
 

🙌 Get Involved:

📆 Sign up for the abseil or donate:
  https://www.rotherhamminster.co.uk

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🎙️ Rotherham Real Talk is hosted by Daryl Horsfall, local business owner and community connector passionate about spotlighting the voices shaping Rotherham’s future.

In this episode, Daryl sits down with the team behind Titans Community Foundation — a driving force in using rugby, education, and outreach to make a real impact in Rotherham.

We talk about:

• 🏉 How rugby is being used to inspire and empower local youth
• 🏠 The exciting launch of their brand-new Community Hub
• 🎓 Their impact in schools, with health and education programmes
• 🤝 The Foundation’s wider mission to create opportunity and belonging across Rotherham

Whether you’re a local resident, a sports fan, a teacher, or someone passionate about making a difference — this episode will show how grassroots work is transforming lives in South Yorkshire.

Listen in to hear how the Titans are building stronger communities — one tackle, one class, and one conversation at a time.

🔗 Links & Resources:

👉 Find out more about Titans Community Foundation:
 https://www.titanscommunityfoundation.org

📲 Follow Titans on social media:

• Instagram: @titanscommunityfoundation
• Facebook: Titans Community Foundation

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