Barnsley brothers’ battle for Britain
In the summer of 1940, as Britain braced for invasion, two brothers from Barnsley climbed into their Spitfires, bound not just by blood but by the desperate fight for their country’s survival. Among the hundreds of young men who held the Luftwaffe at bay during the Battle of Britain were...
Hark! The roof repair angels sing
For almost a thousand years, St John the Baptist Church in Penistone has stood at the centre of village life, weathering storms, witnessing history, and providing a gathering place for generations. The building continues to serve not only as a place of reflection, but as a hub for community life:...
Penistone’s Claire Throssell pens book for her boys
Ten Christmases have passed since Claire Throssell last wrapped presents for her children. But this year, she has given them an invaluable gift: a voice.
Locke Park seeks new wave of bowlers
Barnsley’s Locke Park Bowling Club is hoping to attract a new generation of bowlers to keep the 90-year-old club thriving in the future. While crown green bowling has long had a reputation as a retiree’s pastime, there’s a new energy stirring. Across the country, clubs are seeing a resurgence in...
Barnsley’s latest hub for families
Whether you’re a parent looking for help with infant feeding, developing your child’s early language skills, or mental health support for your child, families in Barnsley can find a range of useful services at Barnsley Market’s new family hub. In April, Barnsley Family Hubs officially launched its town centre branch...
Boxer Callum’s fight against hunger
On Saturday 7th June, Barnsley boxer Callum Simpson will step into the ring at Oakwell Stadium for the biggest and toughest night of his career. But trying to defeat the unbeaten Italian, Ivan Zucco, for the European Super Middleweight title isn’t his only fight this summer. Callum will also be...
400 years of flour at Worsbrough Mill
One of Barnsley’s best loved heritage sites is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year. King Charles I was on the throne when Worsbrough Mill’s waterwheel first started turning to produce freshly-ground flour. Bread was a staple then as it is today, and the traditional method of milling hasn’t changed much...
Perennial promise at Barnsley Main pit
A team of green-fingered volunteers – with a little help from Mother Nature – has regenerated the landscape at Barnsley Main Colliery.
How’s thi ticker?
Employers in Barnsley can look after the heart health of their staff thanks to an ongoing public health campaign. How’s Thi Ticker is a partnership between Barnsley Council’s public health team and Barnsley Premier Leisure to offer free workplace heart health checks. Their friendly team of advisors are going around...
Barnsley Book Festival is back!
Celebrate all things reading this February with the return of Barnsley Book Festival taking place between Saturday 15th February and Saturday 8th March.
