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A SHORT film centred around a Christmas carol which was unearthed from the Barnsley Chronicle’s archives last year will premiere this month.The carol was written back in 1933 by local musician Arthur Godfrey – and published in the Chronicle the same month the town hall opened.Delving deeper into its history, a new film explores other writings from Arthur with contributions from local school groups and renowned poet Ian McMillan.It...
Round-up of upcoming road works with possible delays
YORKSHIRE Water works could cause delays for drivers this week.On Thursday, temporary traffic lights will be in place on Shaw Lane in Carlton.They will be there from 9.30am to 1.30pm.MOTORISTS have been warned to expect delays in Hoyland Common next Sunday. Temporary traffic lights will be placed on Stead Lane. Openreach are responsible for the works.MOTORISTS have been warned to expect delays in Brampton this week. From...
PLANNING ROUND-UP: New car park gets go-ahead
PLANS to create a new 72-space car park have been approved by the council.An application for work to take place within Welfare Park in Goldthorpe was originally submitted in July.The area has been derelict for more than 30 years and was formerly a tennis park.The car park will transform an unused and neglected space into much needed car parking relief to reduce grass verge parking in Welfare Park and...
Police update due on anti-speeding operation
UPDATES on a multi-village anti-speeding operation which was called for by multiple residents will be given by the police this week.Vernon Road and Kingwell in Worsbrough, Tank Row and Grange Lane in Stairfoot, Wortley Village’s stretch of the A629 and Green Lane in Dodworth have all been given attention in recent months by Penistone-based officers.An update will be provided at St John’s Community Centre, on Church Street, Penistone on Wednesday from...
Players drop into Reminiscent Reds' session
PAST and present Barnsley FC players paid a visit to the ‘Reminiscent Reds’ group last week.Barry Murphy, Kayode Odejayi, Barry Cotter and Donovan Pines stopped by to take part in the group designed to help combat social isolation.Sessions are open to individuals and incorporates activities and inspire fans, deepening their connections and sense of belonging.Head of health and wellbeing at Barnsley FC Community Trust, Sean Margison, said: “It’s been...
Festive end to the year for award-winning social isolation initiative
PROUD of Barnsley winning Superjam Tea Party are returning to host a Christmas event.Taking place on Tuesday December 17, the event will feature entertainment from award-winning performer Oliver Harris and a two-course Christmas lunch.Kathy Markwick, freelance community consultant, said: “The Superjam team is really looking forward to the event and to displaying the prestigious Proud of Barnsley award which they won last month.“The award truly is the ‘icing on...
Noise complaint fails to silence church bells
RESIDENTS will be hearing church bells for years to come after Barnsley Council completed an investigation following a complaint.Earlier this month it was confirmed that the council were investigating a complaint about the bell-ringing schedule at St Paul’s Church, Monk Bretton.They have been ringing around the village for almost 200 years – but locals were concerned they may have to stop due to the investigation.However, it was confirmed this...
Man admits part in major drugs line
A TEENAGER who was part of a major Sheffield drug line has pleaded guilty to offences and will be sentenced in the new year.Following a 12-month-long investigation, led by forensic evidence, 19-year-old Christian Myamba, of Wood Street, Barnsley, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.He also pleaded guilty to theft and fraud on Wednesday at Sheffield Crown Court.The court heard how all ten defendants were associated...
Clean bill of health for Toby Tyke
BARNSLEY Football Club mascot Toby Tyke paid a visit to a local vets for his annual check-up this week.Toby paid a visit to Barnsley Vets4Pets, on Wilthorpe Road, along with Reds wing-back Georgie Gent.Louise Gwyn, the practice manager, said: “While Toby was in practice, he even had his annual vaccinations and a full health check with Caroline Richards.“Toby was an absolute superstar along with Georgie and we are very proud...
£3m 'future proof' spend signed off by councillors
MORE than £3m has been signed off by Barnsley Council to ‘future-proof’ a number of buildings across the borough.At Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, councillors discussed spending the money on four schemes – car park lighting at Gateway Plaza, heating at Westgate Plaza, drainage at Elsecar Heritage Centre and work at the Penistone One Public Estate.A total of £285,000 has been earmarked to be spent at Gateway Plaza which would result in an...
Award nomination for drug recovery campaign animation
AN animation created as part of a local ketamine addiction recovery campaign has been nominated for one of the nation’s most well-regarded film awards.Debuting at the prestigious London International Animation Festival last week, the ‘It’s OK To Ask For Help’ video comes as part of a wider campaign by Recovery Steps, which includes focus groups with individuals who’ve had firsthand experience with ketamine and a dedicated support group.By making it to...
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Tiny Tia
Tia might be 5 months, but she looks much younger - because she had a very hard start in life. She arrived with us at 1 week old, the smallest of a litter dumped in a box in a garden.
Tia was a bottlefed baby - and has been spoiled all her life, and she just loves attention and fuss. This girl has a really adorable character - she climbs on shoulders and loves cuddles, she even likes her fosterer's dog. She has had a long road to gain weight and be healthy at last, but now the vet is happy with her and it's time to find a home for our precious little fluffy baby.
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.
Sid and Leo need a special new home
When Sid and Leo (now 6 months) came to us, Sid was traumatised and very scared of people.
He was rescued with 3 other kittens – all scared, but Sid wasn’t able to get over his fears as quickly as his litter-mates. We’ve been working with him for 3 months, and he’s made huge progress in his foster home – he’ll now come to us, sit next to us on the sofa and even allow some strokes. He’s getting braver every day.
He loves his brother Leo, who’s a very friendly boy and has helped Sid feel safer around people. Both play happily with toys and are enjoying exploring the fosterer’s home.
These kittens are looking for a very special adopter – someone with stacks of love and patience, and willing to give Sid the time and space he needs.
We will offer support to an adopter, and they can be rehomed initially on a foster basis if that is easier. Please contact us if you think you might be able to help.
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Sid and Leo are available to adopt as 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.
Katniss
Katniss is a sweet little girl, who came to us after having at least 2 litters of kittens this year.
She's a bit skinny, but eats like a little horse so she'll soon put that right.
Katniss has silky smooth black fur and is quite dainty.
She has a loving personality, and is very friendly and happy to sit on knees and to be picked up (for a while anyway).
She's desperate for love and attention, and wants to make friends - she so clearly wants to be adored, as she deserves.
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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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Ladies pitch in at cricket tournament
IN an attempt to provide more opportunities for elderly people to exercise a new female-only walking cricket tournament has begun.Last Sunday, at Oakwell Indoor Centre, the inaugural tournament, organised by Barnsley FC Community Trust, was held with 18 people attending from all over Yorkshire.The nine pairs played exceptionally well and made the most of the new opportunity at the end, winners Muriel Johnson and Ann Foster received trophies from one of...
Rail travel figures back on track
MORE than two million journeys were recorded at Barnsley’s ten railway stations last year, new figures show.There were 2.3 million recorded entries and exits across the 10 stations in Barnsley in the year to March – broadly in line with 2019/20 before the pandemic.Silviya Barrett from the Campaign for Better Transport said: “It’s extremely encouraging to see that station usage is almost back to its pre-pandemic level, and that more people...
Coffee morning boost for hospice funds
A BARNSLEY Hospice Christmas coffee morning raised nearly £2,000 for the charity.To start the festive period, staff at the hospice in Gawber decided to host the early festive event and raised more than they could’ve imagined.A spokesperson said: “We’d like to thank everybody for their donations which not only contributed to a special day, but helped raise vital funds to ensure our hospice’s services can continue for the people of Barnsley...
Go-ahead given for new recycling plan
A FORMER brickworks in Barnsley will be converted into a new glass recycling facility after plans were given the go-ahead this week.The old Hanson’s brickworks, off Wombwell Lane in Stairfoot, closed in 2003.The site, opposite Stairfoot Retail Park, will become home to a 15.7-metre-tall building for glass recycling.The project will also include a host of infrastructure improvements, such as alterations to the existing vehicular access, the introduction of a...
Councillors support residents at winter wellbeing event
WOMBWELL councillors joined an annual ‘winter wellbeing’ event to help provide support to residents during the colder end-of-year months.The three councillors - Brenda Eastwood, Robert Frost and James Higginbottom - joined council services, partner organisations and voluntary groups at the event at Wombwell Library.Visiting residents enjoyed hot food and drinks, collected winter warmth packs provided by the South Area Council and access advice and support from a wide range of organisations,...
Trio of awards for Barnsley businesses
THREE Barnsley businesses bagged top accolades at an annual awards night.The Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards, held at Magna, saw more than 500 people attend.Cranswick Convenience Foods bagged the community impact award, Barnsley FC Community Trust clinched the charity of the year title and Mace Group won the large business of the year accolade.Special mentions were also given to the long-standing achievements of JC Snell and White’s Bakery, which...
Musical addition to popular lights display
A POPULAR Christmas lights display will be switched on this Sunday at 7pm for the 13th year running with a new synchronised music feature.Last year Rob Sorfleet, owner of the property on Firth Street and designer of the display, raised £200 for local Barnsley charity H.O.P.E in Community providing support to improve health, wellbeing and education.This year Rob will be raising money for Andy’s Man Club, a men’s suicide prevention charity....
German gig for Barnsley's Delilah
A BARNSLEY artist is celebrating this week after securing her place at a German music festival.Delilah Bon, the alter ego of local star Lauren Tate, has shot to stardom recently – performing across Europe and even making an appearance at Glastonbury.It’s been confirmed that she will be performing at Vainstream Rockfest in Munster next June.
Police issue CCTV appeal in search for missing Alex
POLICE have issued a further appeal for information about a missing man last seen in Ryhill on Sunday – and are asking people to check any CCTV or dash cam footage.Alex Wilby, 38, was last seen leaving his family address in the Ryhill area on Sunday morning and there are increasing concerns for his welfare. Officers are asking people living in the Ryhill, South Hiendley, Havercroft and Brierley areas to assist their...
Community toy swap returns
A COMMUNITY toy swap is taking place this weekend and next month to support locals across the town.Wenworth Castle Gardens and the Experience Barnsley Museum are hosting the events this Saturday and Sunday at Wentworth, and on December 7 at the museum.People can go along to swap no longer used toys for new-to-you gifts.Anyone is invited to cgo along between 10.30am and 2pm to bring pre-loved toys and exchange...
Free Santa's grotto at Christmas Flavours event
A FUN community event is set to explore Christmas traditions from around the world.Worsbrough Ward Alliance is hosting Flavours of Christmas, on Thursday, December 12, from 3pm until 6pm.The event is aiming to bring people from across Worsbrough together to celebrate with food, music, and culture, helping everyone feel more connected this Christmas.The event invites local residents to explore Christmas traditions from around the world. Visitors can enjoy tasting...
Pop-up vaccine session hailed a success
A POP-UP Covid and flu vaccine drop-in session for people with learning disabilities and school-age children has been hailed a success by bosses.The session took place on October 29 at Library @ the Lightbox in the town centre.In total, 46 Covid and flu vaccines were given out with 13 flu vaccines being delivered via a nasal spray method rather than injection.A spokesperson for South Yorkshire ICB said: “The event...
First Christmas market coming to Hoyland
HOYLAND’S first ever Christmas market is coming next month.Following a £400,000 development which saw improvements to the town square and was finished earlier this year, as well as the formation of the new Hoyland Traders’ Group, now seemed like the perfect time to begin the new festive event.Taking place on December 5, the Christmas-themed market – which will feature a variety of stalls with hot food and drink vendors – is...
ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR CHRISTMAS WITH PRIMARK CLICK & COLLECT
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year ... and fashion favourite Primark is expanding its revolutionary Click & Collect service to 90 stores nationwide.The service makes shopping with Primark incredibly simple, whether you’re purchasing partywear, gifts, or even homewares while you’re on the go.Click & Collect allows customers to order and pay online then conveniently pick up their items from designated desks in Primark stores. There’ll be no panic about...
Eleven arrested in area for alleged drug offences so far this month
TWO more people have been arrested in Royston in relation to the supply of Class A drugs. A Barnsley North East NPT spokesperson said: “This takes the total individuals who have been arrested for drug supply offences in the Royston/Carlton area in November alone to eleven.“Two further individuals have been arrested in the Royston area yesterday on suspicion of being involved in the supply of class A drugs, after a vehicle was...
Festive fun activities unveiled across the borough
BARNSLEY Museums has unveiled a variety of events over the festive period.From Saturday until Christmas Eve, visitors can meet Santa, shop for a special gift and listen to seasonal stories.Over at Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, families can get involved in the 12 Days of Christmas Trail, where children will be tasked with finding 12 objects hidden around the hall.And on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8,...
Care home reaches out to thank kind-hearted Rosie following card appeal
A LOCAL care home, who last week put out a Christmas card appeal, has reached out to say thank you to a very special little girl.Hoyland Hall Residential Home asked people to remember their residents when writing their Christmas cards and this morning they received a special delivery from four-year-old Rosie.A spokesperson for the home said: “Following our Christmas card appeal, we are absolutely delighted that we have started to receive...
Fire bosses forecast deficit of millions
SOUTH Yorkshire Fire and Rescue bosses are forecasting a deficit of more than £3m in their latest financial plan.The service’s operating budget for 2024/25 was £64.5m.A total of £32.3m came from local taxpayers, £13m from the revenue support grant, £17.2m from business rates and more than £6.8m from other income.The report states: “We are forecasting a cumulative deficit of £3.72m in our medium term financial plan.“This means...
Barnsley 10k is back – with entries going live this weekend
BARNSLEY 10k will be back next year following a successful return to the event calendar in 2024.Organised by Barnsley Council’s Sport and Physical Activity team, the race returned in June, helping to mark 50 years since the first Barnsley Marathon in 1974. Now it’s been announced that it will return on Sunday June 29 2025 with the council promising that it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Scott Hinchcliffe...
Police appeal to anglers as they continue search for missing Peter
POLICE have this evening renewed their appeal for information as they continue their search for missing Barnsley man Peter – and they have asked anyone who attended a fishing competition at Elsecar reservoir on Sunday to get in touch if they may have seen him.Officers believe Peter may have been in the vicinity of Elsecar Reservoir at around 7am on Sunday, and are appealing for anyone who may have seen him to come...
