Things to see and do at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026
Barnsley Bright Nights returns for its ninth year this November to light up the darker evenings with a light trail throughout the town centre. There’s something for everyone over the two-day festival, which takes place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November between 5pm and 8.30pm. Discover interactive art installations...
Resolute’s urgent appeal to save The Lotus in Barnsley
Resolute Women’s Support Services in Barnsley has launched an urgent appeal to raise £20,000 to save The Lotus, its dedicated women’s support centre on Regent Street, which is at risk of closure due to financial pressures. The £20,000 appeal will help cover essential running costs, including rent, utilities, insurance and...
A Wild Winter in Scotland’s Natural Wonderland
With our nature correspondent, Harriet Day Wondering where to escape this winter? For nature lovers and anyone who adores spectacular scenery, the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland offers a seasonal getaway with a difference. For those travelling north from South Yorkshire, the reward is a landscape of frosty woodlands, sparkling...
Christmas is about to get wonderfully mad at Wentworth Woodhouse
Forget Santa and his sleigh. This Christmas, there’s a rather more curious adventure waiting at Wentworth Woodhouse – and you’ll need to follow the White Rabbit to find it. The magnificent State Rooms will be transformed into Alice in Wentworth Wonderland, taking visitors on a festive journey through the Room...
Planning for Tomorrow: Why a will is the ultimate protection for your family this Christmas
With Tom Warlow, Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitor at Howells Solicitors’ Barnsley office As the year draws to a close, many of us naturally spend time reflecting on the months behind us and looking ahead to what comes next. It’s a season for family, connection and making sure the people...
Have yourself a healthy little Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but between the shopping, socialising, travelling and endless to-do lists, it can sometimes leave us feeling more exhausted than festive. So, as the celebrations get underway, here is your festive playlist with a few seasonal reminders to help keep your body and mind...
Library Corner: winter reads recommended by Rotherham Libraries
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to add a few more titles to your to-be-read (TBR) pile. In this edition of Library Corner, staff from Mowbray Gardens library share their recommendations to keep you turning the pages throughout the winter months. All these titles are...
Billingley wreath making classes make a difference for good causes
From thousands of sprigs of holly to thousands of pounds for good causes, one family’s festive tradition is a reminder of what Christmas is really about. For more than a decade, florist Bob Hendley and his family have been organising Christmas wreath workshops in Billingley village to give back to...
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