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.
Breastfeed in Barnsley Anytime, Anywhere
Whether it’s your first or your fourth, having a baby is a life-changing experience that brings with it new emotions and new responsibilities. In between sleepless nights, changing nappies, and adjusting to your new family dynamics, you must also navigate the infant feeding journey. Breastfeeding has many benefits for mum,...
Barnsley u3a fly the flag for gardening
Members of Barnsley u3a are proud to have helped restore the historic Union Jack Garden at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Stainborough. Over the last few years, the Bu3a gardeners group have worked with the National Trust team, who are custodians of the site, to overhaul a triangular section of the...
Be a food hero at FareShare Yorkshire
No one should go hungry at Christmas. But as 15 percent of households live in food insecurity, FareShare Yorkshire is gearing up for one of their busiest winter periods yet – and they’d really appreciate your help to get food out to those who need it most. As the UK’s...
Give Barnsley’s care leavers an unforgettable Christmas Day
Waking up in matching pyjamas, a festive walk in your Christmas jumpers, disputes over board games, and eating never-ending leftovers are all typical components of a family Christmas. But what does December 25th look like for care leavers? For young people who leave the care system, turkey, tinsel and traditions...
Orwell’s road to Barnsley uncovered in new film
Almost 90 years since he tramped his way through Barnsley, a film about George Orwell’s infamous visit to the town has been created by filmmaker Dave Cherry and media students at Barnsley College. Orwell had a two-week stay in Barnsley in March 1936 while gathering information for his book The...
Eletto Wanna be the stars
They may have been born in this millennium, but there’s something timeless about Eletto. Each track on the Barnsley folk duo’s debut EP I Wanna Be The Star has its own nostalgic style that transcends the country and folk genre. Compelling vocal harmonies blend with poetic, melancholy lyrics and ritualistic...
Barnsley Photographic Society in the picture for 100 years
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Barnsley Photographic Society, with an exhibition at Barnsley Civic set to capture the centenary celebrations. When a group of artists first got together at Mr Roberts’ studio on Shambles Street, on 21st May 1924, the 35mm camera hadn’t yet been launched and photographs...
Ee By Magnum: Uncovering Tom Selleck’s Barnsley connection
He’s just as famous for his thick moustache as he is for his starring roles. But a previously unknown fact about Hollywood actor Tom Selleck is that his ancestry can be traced back to right here in Barnsley. A team of local investigators have given Selleck’s Magnum P.I. character a...
The magic of Maurice Dobson Museum
Museums are more than just gigantic display cabinets where forgotten objects go to be gawped at. The humble museum has the power to reflect and shape our society, providing priceless lessons about the past. Darfield’s Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre is the epitome of that, giving visitors a lesson...
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