Dolly's back. in town ...

THE UK’s top Dolly Parton impersonator is returning to Barnsley with a new show.

Performing as the famous Tennessee singer for more than 15 years now, Kelly O’Brien has made quite the name for herself having been crowned the UK’s best Dolly impersonator and being recognised by the star herself.

Despite setbacks last year - when her Instagram and Facebook accounts were shut down in a bid to clamp down on identity theft...

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Championships gear up for first meeting

THE British Pedalcar Championships come to Barnsley this weekend.

The first meeting of the season is on Sunday, at the South Yorkshire Karting Club track on Station Road, Wombwell.

Practice will start at 10.20am with the first of three sprint races kicking off an hour later.

Racing ends at 5.15pm at which point winners of each class will be presented certificates.

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Light Up Festival

Join us for our Christmas launch weekend as the Museum comes to life with a stunning light show including a showstopping centrepiece, ‘Sentinel’, inspired by coal mining’s canaries. The man with the bag, Santa returns to collect coal for his stockings, and to kick off his grotto meetings with lucky visitors Underground.

Details: ncm.org.uk/light-up

Santa Underground

Santa Claus is coming to Caphouse…

Descend 140m underground to visit Santa in his one-of-a-kind, enchanting grotto. Will you make his naughty or nice list? Good children will receive a gift and a certificate, while those on the naughty list might just find coal in their stocking…

Saturday 23 November 2024 - Sunday 22 December 2024

Details and to book: www.ncm.org.uk/whats-on/santa-underground/

Active Fusion's FREE Christmas Themed Sports Camp

Active Fusion’s holiday camps are designed to keep the half-term fun, fit and healthy! We designed them to keep kids active, introduce them to new and exciting physical activities, and create a fun-filled experience they will remember forever. A bucket load of activities, every school holiday. Based at Houghton Road Community Centre, running 9am-1pm, this event is open to all children aged 5-13 years old and is completely FREE.

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Fun-filled Easter activities in Barnsley

BARNSLEY Museums have announced an exciting range of free family activities taking place over the Easter school holidays.

From Saturday until Sunday, April 6, families can get creative and active across the museum's five free heritage attractions.

Younger visitors will be whisked away to Wonderland in a fantastic, free family trail in Cannon Hall’s parklands, and even experience a gentle and playful BSL and Relaxed performance of Thumbelina on Tuesday, March 26, in...

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Treat for Spandau and Duran fans

HITS from two of the biggest bands of the eighties will feature in a power-packed show in Barnsley this weekend.

From Gold to Rio – The Greatest Hits of Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran will take to the stage at Barnsley Civic on Saturday night (March 23).

With over 20 top 10 hits the show will feature two hours of non-stop classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, Through the Barricades, Save A...

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Things to do in Barnsley this February half-term

HALF-TERM is upon us … and there is surely something for everyone in the days ahead! We have put together a guide to some of the activities and special offers that are going on around the area – we couldn’t include them all because there are literally dozens but hope you find something that tickles you or your family’s fancy!

Wigfield Farm is in romantic mood with a Bring the Love of your Life...

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