The general Barnsley news section covers some of the breaking stories from around the borough
Sam Nixon will launch Barnsley Hospice’s second Big Barnsley Bake Off when it returns to the town this September. Sam is appealing to potential star bakers across Barnsley to get involved and help raise some ‘dough’ for Barnsley Hospice throughout September and October. The fundraiser, which is being sponsored by White’s Bakery Limited in Barnsley,… Read more »
Stephanie Peacock MP has opened a new facility at Wombwell Main Community and Sports Association in her Barnsley East constituency. The Association is a local charity that provides a home for a several sports teams and a number of community and educational groups. The new pavilion caps off a tireless effort by many at the… Read more »
Annette Siddall of Hoyland, has bagged herself £1,000 thanks to the Grand in your Hand prize draw competition at the Alhambra Shopping Centre in association with Dearne FM. From Tuesday 1st – Saturday 5th August, a large cyclone machine was placed inside the local shopping centre containing coloured balls with points on. Players needed to… Read more »
Barnsley 3, Sunderland 0 (SkyBet Championship) For 20 minutes or so home fans were wondering whether to be excited by Barnsley’s attacking verve or worried by their defensive indecisiveness. But then two goals in the space of four minutes dispelled all fears and sent confidence flowing through the veins of both those who were roaring… Read more »
Michelle Bailey, Managing Director of Active Response Security in Barnsley is no stranger to awards but even she took a step back when she was announced as a finalist for this year’s Prestigious Women in Security Awards. The 2017 awards will take place on board the Harmony cruise boat of Bateaux London on the evening… Read more »
Barnsley Hospice is searching for motivated and passionate people to join its team of Trustees. The hospice has been providing care for people in Barnsley with life limiting illnesses, and their families, since 1994 and is looking for four people to strengthen its Board. Chief Executive Julie Ferry (pictured) said: “Specialist skills and knowledge are… Read more »
With just one month to go, Barnsley Hospice is counting down to one of its biggest fund-raising events of the year. As the clock strikes 12 on Saturday 23rd September, women from across South Yorkshire will take their pyjamas to the pavements for ‘One Night in a Onesie’, the charity’s eleventh sponsored midnight walk. Hundreds… Read more »
Regional artists, including Barnsley poet Ian McMillan and a selection of innovative performing arts companies, will perform at The Civic on 30 September in a pay what you decide event where artists show their newest work. All donations will be distributed equally between the artists and The Civic to support the development of their work…. Read more »
Local artists are to help reconnect people to the River Dearne in the Dearne Valley. The Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership (DVLP) has commissioned three artists and an artist partnership to create a series of artworks as part of their ‘Art of the Dearne’ project. The artists’ work, started this month and due to be completed… Read more »
Stephanie Peacock, MP for Barnsley East, has called for South Yorkshire Police to be given the power and resources to tackle criminals using off-road bikes and mopeds in Barnsley. She has raised the issue after hearing of the problems caused by off-road bikes, quads and mopeds which have been particularly involved in antisocial behaviour in… Read more »
