Give crown green bowling a go in Barnsley
A long-standing crown green bowling club in Barnsley is hoping new members will roll up and join them this May at a free taster session. Locke Park Bowling Club will be hosting a Bowls’ Big Weekend event on Saturday 27th May at Locke Park in Barnsley. Bowls’ Big Weekend is...
BIADS: offering support for dementia in Barnsley
Caring for someone with dementia can be a 24-hour job and one that often takes over any relationship you both may have had before. But at BIADS – Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support – their unique support service helps people diagnosed with dementia and their carers to reconnect with...
Work by Henry Moore arrives in Barnsley
He was the first British artist to become a global star in his lifetime. And now the iconic work of Henry Moore has arrived in Barnsley. On until Saturday 3rd June, the Cooper Gallery will host Henry Moore: Threads of Influence, a touring exhibition from the Sainsbury Centre. The exhibition...
Brain boosting art exhibition comes to Barnsley
Brains in a Dish is a new art and science exhibition at Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery to raise awareness of dementia research.
King Tut’s legacy comes to life in Barnsley
To mark 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, Egyptologist, Joann Fletcher, has designed an immersive exhibition at Experience Barnsley.
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...
Silkstone Green Morris dancers celebrate victory at Whitby folk festival
Dodworth-based Silkstone Greens Morris dancers won a trio of trophies at this year’s Whitby Folk Week including the coveted Golden Clog. The annual week-long event marked a triumphant return for Silkstone Greens’ 30-strong team of dancers and musicians, who last performed at the festival in 2010. Showcasing their skills at...
Help 4 Homeless Veterans opens new drop-in centre in Barnsley
Those of us who have not served in the armed forces will never fully understand the sacrifices made or the depth of scars faced by soldiers, sailors and airmen. But we can ensure that we never forget the service of our veterans and support them in their own time of...
Jack goes back to his roots
This June, Barnsley’s Jack Land Noble gives a one-night performance of his new soo album, Jacky & His Celtic Soul, at the Lamproom Theatre.
Restoring the character of Eldon Street
Eldon Street has been the principal gateway into Barnsley town centre for over 170 years. But what are your memories of one of the most historic and best-loved streets in Barnsley? Do you remember Eldon Street as a thriving street for businesses, echoing with the voices of entrepreneurs past and...