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WENTWORTH and Dearne MP John Healey recently paid a visit to see the new home of a local disability charity.
Social Eyes is a day service provider which supports adults with learning disabilities and autism and runs several creative life skills and activity sessions.
The group has moved from the drop-in centre in Rawmarsh to a new facility at the Methodist Chapel on Princess Street in West Melton.
Mr Healey said: “It...
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Barnsley police host pop-up station
POLICE will host a series of pop-up stations in Barnsley town centre next week.
Residents who have been impacted by crime in their area have been invited to air their concerns to officers and can do so anonymously.
Three events have been scheduled to take place, each of which will last for an hour-and-a-half.
They will be at the Glass Works at 1pm on Tuesday, Library @ the Lightbox on Wednesday at...
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Council seeks additional funding after 'significant increases'
BARNSLEY Council is seeking additional funding after three of the town’s key ‘Levelling Up’ schemes have seen ‘significant cost increases’.
Barnsley received more than £10m in government cash last year to help fund an activity park next to the town’s forthcoming youth zone and the creation of the Northern Academy for Vocal Excellence (NAVE), which will become a permanent home for Barnsley Youth Choir.
A wellbeing hub based at YMCA, on Blucher Street,...
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Latest food hygiene scores served up
THE latest food hygiene ratings have been handed out.
Dolly’s Desserts, in the town centre, and Hillies Golf Course in Wombwell both picked up the top score after an assessment last month. Seashaw’s Fish and Chips in Hemingfield and Wombwell’s Summer Lane Fish Bar also scored got five stars. Wortley Golf Club, based on Hermit Hill Lane, was given a score of four-out-of-five following an assessment on April 2.
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Historic building work put out to tender
PLANS to refurbish Barnsley’s historic YMCA venue have taken a step forward after the council put the project out to tender.
The local authority is seeking a contractor to complete the works inside the Blucher Street building, which include a refurbished sports hall, kitchen, officers, toilets and workspaces.
The outside of the building will also be redeveloped and a multi-use outdoor area will be created after plans to use a portion of £10m...
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Circus fun returns this weekend
A FURTHER two street circus festival events will be taking place in Barnsley this weekend.
MAYhem is a street theatre and circus festival which has regularly appeared at Glastonbury Festival.
The first two events took place in Cudworth and Penistone last weekend.
Today (Saturday) the event will take place in Hoyland Market and then tomorrow (Sunday) at Royston Park. The action will kick off at 11am and finish at 4pm both days....
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Beggar given one day's detention
A TOWN centre beggar who was charged with a breach of a criminal behaviour order was sentenced to one day’s detention in the courthouse.
Matthew Spencer, 38, of Doncaster Road, was charged with his third breach of the CBO last Wednesday for persistently begging in the town centre.
He appeared at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court last Thursday.
Spencer pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one day’s detention in the courthouse.
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Village school installs defibrillator
A PRIMARY school has installed a defibrillator on their grounds as they build up new relationships with the community.
Cawthorne Primary School – with the help of the Parish Council, Yorkshire Health and Safety Services and Infinite Fire and Security – have placed the new defibrillator at the front of the school.
At an assembly, staff and students celebrated the work that had been done, which they hope exhibits the school’s values of...
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Volunteers clean up at beauty spot
ALMOST 300 bags of litter were removed from a Barnsley beauty spot following a three-day clean-up.
Wombwell Woods was the subject of the clean-up, as Barnsley South Area’s caretaker team and environmental officer Andrea Walker joined councillors and members of Wombwell Womblers, Worsbrough Tidy Team and the Wath, West Melton and Brampton Litter Pickers.
A total of 270 bags of litter were removed.
Phil Hollingsworth, service director for communities, said: “Thank you...
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Barnsley buses go electric!
THE first electric buses are set to take to the roads in Barnsley later this month.
In partnership with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and the Department for Transport (DfT), the Stagecoach buses will be on the town’s roads from May 20.
The 23 electric buses will feature on the 22x and 221 routes which run from Stagecoach’s Rawmarsh depot, connecting the Dearne Valley across Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.
Stagecoach...
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Gavin wins accumulator challenge
BARNSLEY Hospice has raised more than £25,000 over one month through its ‘Accumulator Challenge’.
The challenge saw 20 teams do their best to turn a £30 loan into as much money as possible throughout the month of March.
Teams did everything including making orange gelato, fancy dress, hosting raffles and crafting a Barnsley Hospice-themed cocktail, as they worked to honour the hospice’s 30th anniversary.
Altogether they made £25,024 over the month, meaning...

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SOCCERTRADE CHARITY FOOTBALL & TRADE EXHIBITION

Find out who really is the king of the trades as screwfix take on MKM and the plumbers take on the electricians, for the all important copper cup.

They day is also filled with an exhibition comprising of your favouite brands, mini games , live music, food and probably the best raffle you have ever seen...

Join us on the day and show your support for a cause that many of our industry struggle with. As all profits from the event will be donated to mind.org.uk to support the fantastic work they do for mental health.

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LIVE @ The Priory

BHF Priory Centre are thrilled to announce we will be hosting LIVE @ THE PRIORY on Saturday 18th May 2024! ✨

The event will include LIVE MUSIC from Daz Cadwallander PLUS more to be revealed in the run up to the event. 🎤

DON'T MISS OUT! Use code early-bird for discounted tickets, HURRY as this offer is only available until April 30th!
For more information and to purchase your tickets visit: https://buytickets.at/bhfpriorycentre/1204968

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RSPCA Cat Rehoming

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Mr Bond and Vespa

Vespa - female, black 10 weeks

 

Lovely little Vespa is full of fun and love and at just 10 weeks old, she's ready for a new home.

Vespa has been with her foster family for a few weeks, after being found abandoned with the rest of her litter.

After careful fostering she's now confident and friendly.  Vespa can be adopted alone, or together with her brother Mr Bond.

 

Mr Bond - male, tuxedo 10 weeks

 

Big brave Mr Bond is full of fun and love and at just 10 weeks old, he's ready for a new home.

Mr Bond has been with his foster family for a few weeks, after being found abandoned with the rest of his litter.

After careful fostering he's now confident and friendly.  Mr Bond can be adopted alone, or together with his sister Vespa.


Please fill in our ONLINE  Perfect Match Form to apply.

Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.

In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.

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Tinkerbell

This is our sweet pretty Tinkerbell – with her sleek silky black fur, and bright yellow eyes,  she’s a shy little girl, but very keen to make friends once she feels safe.  She loves treats and will happily come to your hand for them, but is still nervous and needs tender and loving care from a special and patient adopter.
Tinkerbell has had a tough time – she came from a home with lots of cats, and clearly did have kittens, even though she might still be under 1 year old herself.  She is now spayed, but had a tough operation due to her young age and prior pregnancy, and she’s needed a little time to recover.
Tinkerbell needs a quiet and calm home, ideally without young children or dogs.  She is used to being with other cats – and is available to adopt on her own, or with her big sister (?) Rosie, for anyone wanting a pair.


Please fill in our ONLINE  Perfect Match Form to apply.

Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.

In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.

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Hannah

Hannah may be small in size, but she has a big personality.  Hannah plays with enthusiasm – she’s full of fun and energy, and above all wants to be able to access the outside so she can have lots to entertain her.  
Hannah is a sweet, friendly girl – and she loves to have a chat.
We first met Hannah as an abandoned kitten, and sadly after a year in a loving home she now needs to be rehomed (changed circumstances).  She is currently living with a foster family and enjoying lots of attention.
If you’d like to meet this adorable young lady, please get in touch.

Please fill in our ONLINE  Perfect Match Form to apply.

Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.

In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.

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New mum launches book hunt
A NEW mum is taking time out of her busy schedule to provide free books to children across Barnsley.
Jenny Duffy, 33, whose son was born only nine months ago, will be running a book hunt throughout the month, where she will hide more than 100 books in town for youngsters to find.
The project has been supported by town centre businesses The Yorkshire Witch and Old George, who have provided funding for...
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Andrea backs unique boxing academy scheme
A NEW gym is helping people of all ages get into boxing through a unique sponsorship scheme.
Barnsley Boxing Academy, on Chesham Road in the town centre, is a non-profit gym that became officially affiliated with England Boxing recently.
They provide affordable sessions for both kids and adults, as they work to make boxing accessible to all.
Coach Stephen Harford said: “The majority of the people we train are between eight and...
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Workers remembered in Barnsley Memorial Day event
DOZENS of residents gathered to pay their respects outside Barnsley Town Hall to commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day.
Speakers from local trade unions spoke of the sadness that still so many workers die each year at work.
They emphasised that building strong unions to provide better and safer working conditions is key to stopping this annual loss.
Barnsley Trades Union Council helped set up the event, and said it was good to see...
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Bike thief jailed over repeat offences
A REPEAT offender has been jailed after officers connected him to a series of crimes in Barnsley.
Ian McAffrey, 37, was arrested and charged with burglary on April 17 following an incident which saw him a raid a shed in Dodworth on March 25.
He pleaded guilty and was handed a four-month suspended sentence, but at the time of his arrest, officers found a pushbike in his car which they suspected was stolen...
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Barnsley mill celebrates heritage with day of activities
WORSBROUGH Mill and Country Park is marking National Mills weekend on Sunday with a day of activities celebrating the UK's milling heritage.
Between 10am and 3pm, visitors can explore the Mill, talk to the miller, find out more about the mill’s history by taking a guided tour, make flatbreads with the organic flour produced onsite, and enjoy free family craft activities.
The Mill is one of a small number of working watermills in...
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Barnsley Griffins soar to double victory
CONGRATULATIONS to Barnsley College’s Esports students’ team, the Barnsley Griffins, who enjoyed double success recently.
The team played at the British Esports Student Championships, winning in both the Rocket League Division 1 Open Championship and LAN Finals of the Student Racing League Split 2.
The British Esports Student Championships (BESC) aim to develop the next generation of Esports talent in the United Kingdom, helping shape the players of the future and is open...
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Mayor thanks people of Barnsley for digging deep
THE Mayor has raised over £20,000 for his chosen charities during his year in office.
Coun Mick Stowe has raised £20,730.32 to be shared between Barnsley Blind and Partially Sighted Association (BBPSA), and Barnsley Hospice.
The money will be split equally between the two local charities which the mayor personally chose at the beginning of his term.
Representatives from the two charities were invited to the mayor’s parlour this week to receive...
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UPDATE: Residents may be evacuated for 48 hours
LOCAL residents living within the 100m cordon surrounding a Grimethorpe property are now being evacuated.
Around 130 homes are being evacuated while emergency services continue their response after a number of suspicious items were found at an address on Brierley Road following a warrant this morning.
It is anticipated residents may be evacuated for 48 hours. Anyone evacuating is asked to pack a bag with all the essentials you may need for the...
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Man arrested following Grimethorpe incident
A MAN has been arrested and emergency services remain at the scene after a number of suspicious items were found at a property in Grimethorpe this morning.
Police found the suspicious items at an address on Brierley Road after executing a warrant.
The army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is now at the scene and a 100m cordon is in place as a precaution while emergency services carry out their work.
All...
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Ashley's daring dive in memory of his dad
WHEN Ashley Carter’s dad passed away in January after a battle with Alzheimer's, he decided that he wanted to do something in his father's memory.
Ashley, of New Lodge, said: “My dad, Charlie Carter battled Alzheimer’s Disease before he died and I wanted to raise some money in his memory. I looked for a suitable cause and I decided on the Alzheimer's Society. Because of what my dad went through, this charity is close to...
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Explosives team called following warrant
THE army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been called to Grimethorpe after officers executing a warrant on Brierley Road this morning, found a number of suspicious items.
A 100m cordon is in place as a precaution while emergency services work together at the scene.
There are some road closures and public transport may also be disrupted.
A police spokesman said: “We would advise members of the public to avoid the area....
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Joshua taking to the skies on fundraising mission
A WOMBWELL dad is preparing for a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to raise funds for Barnsley Hospital which he says has always been there for him and his family.
Joshua Parkinson, 20, will be doing a skydive on June 2, along with other supporters of Barnsley Hospital Charity.
Joshua said: “I saw that one of my friends was doing this and I just thought it was a great chance to give something...
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Call to get ‘Peace of Mind’ around early womb cancer symptoms
RESIDENTS are being advised to consult their GP if they detect any unusual symptoms that could be an early sign of cancer.
Following the successful launch of the 'Peace of Mind' campaign by the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance, aimed at encouraging people to seek ‘Peace of Mind’ by getting themselves checked out without delay, focus is now on symptoms associated with womb cancer.
Womb cancer, sometimes called endometrial or uterine cancer, is the fourth most...
The Mayor of Barnsley, Coun Mick Stowe helps to lay the commemorative flagstone at Hoyland Town Square.
Traders praise new-look town square
THE Mayor of Barnsley officially opened Hoyland’s new-look town square yesterday.
Coun Mick Stowe applied the final touch to the programme of works by laying a commemorative flagstone.
The work was carried out by the council’s in-house construction services team as part of our Principal Towns and Local Centres Programme.
It included repaving the Town Square, installing new seating, landscaping works, painting canopies and street lighting, improvements to the facade of the former Co-op building...
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Flower show first for stately home
WENTWORTH Woodhouse will host a prestigious flower show for the first time next year.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced that the flower show, previously held at Tatton Park, will be held at the grand site next year.
The show has attracted around 80,000 visitors in previous years – and it’s hoped the turnout next year will be similar.
Helen Pettit, the RHS director of shows, commercial and innovation, said: “We’re...
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Man appears in court on theft-related offences
A BARNSLEY man has appeared in court charged with a number of theft-related offences.
Matthew Bailey, aged 43, was charged with two offences of handling stolen goods, theft from a motor vehicle and attempted burglary.
Bailey was remanded in police custody to appear at court immediately and has since been bailed by the court to appear later this month.
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Foster Care Fortnight celebrates special moments
BARNSLEY Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2024 with information sessions and a walk.
The campaign, which runs from next Monday until May 26, aims to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives.
The theme this year is #FosteringMoments, celebrating the moments that define fostering journeys, big and small, for foster carers and their families.
The moments that built confidence, made young people feel safe and created...
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Maternity initiative scheme sees drop in smoking figures
MATERNITY services have seen a positive impact on the number of pregnant women smoking in Barnsley since the implementation of a new model.
Last year, each maternity service in South Yorkshire implemented the NHS Tobacco Dependence delivery model – and since then Barnsley has seen the smoking at time of delivery rates fall by more than the national average.
A report states: “Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham have all seen smoking at the time...
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Friends double the distance in new marathon mission
A GROUP of friends who raised over £3,000 last year by smashing the Sheffield Half Marathon carrying additional weighted vests weighing 20kg, have a new mission for 2024.
Ryan Hinchcliffe and his friends raised £3,150 for Barnsley Hospital Charity Neonatal Unit which cared for Ryan’s son who was born two months prematurely.
Freddie was born in August 2022 and Ryan wanted to give something back in appreciation of the care that his partner Hayley and Freddie...
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Food festival kickstarts town centre events calendar
THE popular Flavours Food Festival is returning to the town centre next week.
The event, in The Glass Works Square, will feature over 70 stalls, live music and entertainment for all the family.
Last year’s event attracted thousands of visitors and, with a growing footprint and number of stalls, plus live music and entertainment, organisers are excited to welcome even more foodies from all over Yorkshire once again.
The festivities run 10am-6.30pm...

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