A warm space coupled with activities for kids and adults are on offer at Rotherham United’s stadium for those wanting to save money on their heating bills this winter.
The Every Miller Matters project is seeing Rotherham United opening up spaces within the stadium for people to hang out and keep warm.
The trust has added five scheduled sessions to its timetable, each aimed at different age ranges.
Community programme manager, Johnny Allan, said the family session was just one example of how people can keep their kids entertained while saving a bit of money.
He said: “You can pick your kids up from school and instead of going straight home and having to turn the heating on, you can come and use our heating.
“Get them on the PlayStation, watch the World Cup and we’ll put the kettle on.
“Then at 5 o’clock go home and you’ve saved two hours worth of warming your house up and using your own resources.”
Alongside a warm place to chill-out and grab a coffee, the midday session for 18-35 year-olds also give those struggling with unemployment access to advice from the employability hub just next door.
While the Every Miller Matters project is a new addition, the club and its trust have always prioritised helping the Rotherham community with a range of activities.
They run over 70 free or low-cost sessions across Rotherham from youth clubs to walking football for the older generation.
They are now in their third year of running their Fit Millers programme, which is a free 12 week course for 35-65 year-olds to help them get fit and make better lifestyle choices.
Their sports activities for kids are pay as you go at an average cost of £4.30 per session.
Mr Allan said: “We work backwards from how much does it cost us to break even and that’s what we charge.
“We’re not in it to make any money or make a profit.”
The Every Miller Matters sessions run Monday – Friday and the timetable can be found here.
