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MORE than 100 autistic and disabled children attended the Autism Allotments’ sensory Santa grotto sessions. The project saw the allotments in Thurnscoe specially adapted to meet the needs of disabled youngsters across the borough. Lights were low music was adjusted and there were no big queues or large crowds. Children enjoyed time with Santa and could enjoy arts and crafts whilst they waited or could even access the inclusive play equipment. The scheme...
Donation helps foodbank support local families
FAMILIES who rely on foodbanks will be helped over the Christmas period thanks to a four-figure donation.Barnsley Foodbank Partnership was founded by local churches and community groups, working together to stop hunger across the local community.Part of the Trussell Trust network, the foodbank is run with the support of volunteers and provides three-day emergency food supplies to help individuals and families in need, alongside signposting to additional resources for longer-term assistance....
Local band 'over the moon' to receive award
A LOCAL band preparing to celebrate their 45th anniversary have bagged an award.Founded in 1980, Seventh Son have accomplished plenty across the past four decades but are heading into their 45th anniversary year on a high.At this year’s New Wave of British Heavy Metal Festival, the rock band left not only having had an amazing time, but also with the ‘Spirit of ‘79’ award.Frontman Bri Shaughnessy said: “As a...
Residents urged to recycle at Christmas
BARNSLEY residents are being urged to recycle as much as possible over the festive period.The amount of waste people produce rises by more than 30 per cent over the Christmas period.Experts at the BDR Biffa Waste Treatment Facility, based at Manvers, are urging people to get the most out of their recycling bins.Rebecca Wilson, from the community education liaison team, said: “Over the festive period we know that lots...
Businesses offered free health checks
BARNSLEY Council’s ‘How’s Thi Ticker?’ campaign is offering free health checks to businesses across the town.The scheme offers free heart health checks covering blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI.They also offer smoking and alcohol advice.Any businesses wishing to get involved should email howsthiticker@barnsley.gov.uk.
Roald Dahl classic coming to Wombwell stage
A LOCAL theatre production company is gearing up for special performances of a Roald Dahl classic next year.Far Far Away Theatre will perform an adaptation of James and the Giant Peach in Wombwell in March.A total of six performances will be held at the George Street Theatre from March 27 to March 30.Director Jenna Dabbs said: “It is the little touches that make this show a little charmer –...
Curtain rises on school's new performing arts department
A LOCAL school has opened a new performing arts department – and excited pupils have already put on their first show.Outwood Academy Carlton opened the new department in September and has since been working with the next generation of screenstars to put together a collection of shows.On Wednesday, the department debuted the results of their work with the ‘A Night at the Musicals’ play, which combined dance and drama numbers from...
Charity helps get Jooba home for Christmas
A RETIRED police dog who underwent surgery for cruciate ligament damage is back at its Barnsley home in time for Christmas thanks to a charity’s help.Nine-year-old Jooba – a Belgian Malinois – worked as a military dog, before serving as a police dog in South Wales and South Yorkshire.She retired in 2022 and was adopted by her handler Michael Greaves and his family in Barnsley.After undergoing surgery for a...
Club hands over donations to homeless veteran charity
A BARNSLEY club handed over a cheque for more than £1,400 to a local charity which supports homeless veterans this week.Last month Barnsley Trades Club, on Racecommon Road, hosted a charity night to raise money for Help 4 Homeless Veterans.Jackie Garner, the stewardess at the club, said the cause holds a special place in her heart for a number of reasons.She added: “We’ve manage to raise £1,406 for Help...
Charity prepares to celebrate 40th anniversary
NEXT year will mark the 40th anniversary since the launch of a local charity.DIAL is a local charity supporting disabled people, their families and carers in Barnsley.They provide free, confidential information, advice and support to enable local people to achieve their aspirations and live independent lives.They’ll celebrate their 40th anniversary next year.A spokesperson said: “Throughout 2025, we’ll commemorate this milestone by sharing stories, running a fundraising campaign, and...
Christmas opening times at borough's recycling centres
BARNSLEY Council has announced changes to the opening times of its household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) over the Christmas period.They will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day and will also close earlier at 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. To find your nearest site and for more information, you can visit the HWRC page on the council website.
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Bigger and Better: Live Wrestling Returns To Barnsley
Following a packed out show in October KaMa Promotions are coming back to the Staincross Club for another high energy night of family friendly Professional Wrestling on 24th January.
Beat away the January blues with exciting in ring action featuring the Barnsley Wrestling Champion, Barnsley’s new sensation Rexx Heartless and the next chapter in the biggest feud of 2024 Mapplewell’s Mr Lee and The Landlord Mikey Andrews.
Tickets are available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kama-promotions/live-professional-wrestling/e-dmgraa
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Bubble and Squeak
We are Bubble and Squeak - we had a difficult start in life but then we found our foster mum. We are playful and loving kittens, who like to cuddle up together. Bubble is the bravest, and being together gives Squeak confidence. Although we're still a bit timid with strangers we do love a tickle and with a bit of patience and play our confidence will grow.
We are looking for a forever home together.
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.
Oliver
Meet our very handsome Oliver – if you like a tabby cat, you’ll love this gorgeous boy.
Oliver and his siblings had a difficult start in life in a very busy home, but then they found their lovely foster mum. After lots of love, patience and playtime Oliver is feeling much braver, although he’s still a bit timid with strangers – but if you’re patient and give him a bit of time, he’ll be happy to say hello and play with you.
Oliver is very affectionate and loves to be cuddled and stroked and have a knee to curl up on. He’s a playful kitten who will quickly get into your heart.
Oliver will do best in a forever home with no other animals or small children.
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.
Thelma and Louise
Thelma and Louise are on the lookout for a new home. They’re a couple of lovely girls, living in foster care with us. Thelma and Louise are proper little snuggle-bugs who love a cuddle. They are lap kittens, who respond to a stroke with happy purrs and who have heaps of energy for playing.
Available as a pair or separately.
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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Burglar jailed after being linked to vape in stolen car
A MAN has been jailed after being forensically linked to a car stolen in Wakefield which was later found crashed in Barnsley. Adam Winter, aged 31, of Brookfield Terrace, Barnsley, was found guilty of house burglary and theft of motor vehicle following a trial at Leeds Crown Court. He appeared at the court again today (Thursday, December !9) where he was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment. A key for a VW Up, house...
Students provide icing on the cake for care leavers
CATERING students have been busy spreading festive cheer by crafting individually decorated Christmas cakes for care leavers.Barnsley College is participating in the annual Christmas Dinner for Care Leavers Barnsley.Organised and supported by a steering group of volunteers and organisations, the project provides free Christmas dinners to young care leavers in Barnsley to ensure no-one has to spend the festive season alone.The Christmas Day Dinner is supported by various fundraising...
Gymnasts named Yorkshire champions for a second time
A BARNSLEY College student and her gymnastics partner have been crowned Yorkshire champions for the second consecutive year.Learning for Living and Work student Ellie Hardy and Lola, were crowned Yorkshire Champion for Grade 4 Disability Acrobatic Gymnastics at the competition at Barnsley Metrodome.Ellie and Lola excelled in the acrobatic gymnastics category.Alongside her college studies, Ellie trains four times a week at the Wakefield Gymnastics Club, showcasing her passion and...
Conditional discharge for Barnsley fly-tipper
A BARNSLEY resident has been prosecuted for fly-tipping after waste was discovered dumped near where she lives.In March, neighbourhood wardens investigated a report of a quantity of household waste that was fly-tipped to the rear of Lang Avenue, Lundwood.Subsequent enquiries led to Coleen Boldy of Lang Avenue, Lundwood, being identified as the person responsible for having deposited the waste.Last Thursday, Ms Boldy pleaded guilty to the offence and after...
Domestic abuse support available during festive season
BARNSLEY Council bosses are urging anyone affected by domestic abuse to get in touch over the festive period.The council is working with its partners Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) who support those affected by domestic abuse.They offer a wide range of support to help anyone who’s affected in Barnsley.A council spokesperson said: “You don’t always know what’s happening behind closed doors.“We are here for anyone who is...
Demand prompts business to seek go-ahead to expand
PLANNING permission is being sought to change the use of the ground floor of a unit on Doncaster Road to provide additional floor space for an existing shop.The convenience store, based on one of the main routes into the town centre, is currently not large enough to cope with demand.Therefore plans have been submitted to use the ground floor of a neighbouring unit to create additional floor space.An external...
Students sharing true spirit of Christmas
HEALTH and Social Care students at Barnsley College have been working hard to make this winter a little brighter for those who need it most. The Level 3 Year 1 students have been packing shoeboxes filled with essentials and treats to bring comfort and happiness to those who deserve it. Each box includes things like non-perishable food, toiletries, warm clothing, chocolates, and other little luxuries that can make a real difference over the...
School workshops promote safe pet ownership this Christmas
THE council has teamed up with a charity this Christmas to promote responsible pet ownership In response to the increasing reports of dog attacks on children across the county.In collaboration with the Dogs Trust, a series of school workshops aimed at educating children on how to stay safe around dogs are being delivered by them within the borough.And the dog warden service is committed to reducing the number of stray, neglected,...
Inconsiderate parking will not be tolerated – police
OFFICERS whose patch includes Grimethorpe have warned motorists that inconsiderate parking will not be tolerated.‘Weekly’ complaints from residents has seen the Barnsley North East Neighbourhood Policing Team clamp down on problematic parking outside the area’s schools.Drivers have been received fixed-penalty notices for parking on zig-zags, they confirmed.A spokesperson said: “We receive weekly complaints in relation to inconsiderate and dangerous parking around schools in the North East ward area....
Charity outreach sessions 'truly a lifeline'
A LOCAL charity which supports disabled people is now delivering new community outreach sessions thanks to extra fundingDIAL Barnsley were able to start the sessions in Monk Bretton and Carlton.Bosses say that since launching in September, the sessions have been received well by those in attendance.A spokesperson said: “To date, we’ve secured funding across nearly every ward in Barnsley, ensuring that disabled residents can access crucial welfare advice close...
Award-winning vet opens exotic pet wards
A LOCAL award-winning veterinary service has welcomed a new head vet.The Pet Vet in Smithies has introduced Dr Martyna Grzesik MRCVS (Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) to the team.Martyna has a particular clinical interest in veterinary dentistry, exotic animal medicine and surgery, and emergency work and has said she’s excited for this new venture.She said: “It’s a pleasure to join the team at The Pet Vet...
New house level falls well below target
THE number of new homes delivered over the most recent three-month period is well below the council’s target.From July to September, a total of 152 new homes were built.This is lower from the figure of 154 from April to June.It’s well below the council’s target of 225.A report states: “The decline in net completions is due in part to national conditions deriving from inflation and mortgage conditions....
Animal charity appeal as latest figures released
INCIDENTS of animal neglect in South Yorkshire have increased by more than eight per cent in the last year, the RSPCA has confirmed.Across the country, the animal welfare charity said that between January and September 2024 its emergency cruelty line recorded 48,814 incidents of neglect, up from 38,977 for the same period in 2023 – a worrying 25 per cent year-on-year increase.In South Yorkshire 1,335 incidents of animal neglect were reported...
Barnsley care service brings festive joy to children this Christmas
A CARE service which supports adults with brain injuries has been bringing cheer to children in refuge this festive season by supporting the charity KidsOut with a Christmas ‘Giving Tree’.Designed to be a fun alternative to the traditional Secret Santa, individuals from a Barnsley-based neuropsychiatric service have been busy buying presents to make a difference to children this Christmas.Cygnet Pindar House, part of the Cygnet Health Care division, has completed the...
Luke ready to take the plunge with new fundraising effort
A BARNSLEY Hospital porter is continuing his daredevil fundraising in the new year with a shark dive!Luke Callaghan, 29, has been raising funds for the hospital charity throughout 2024 and raised £1,170 from a sky-dive earlier in the year.He is still waiting to do a second after it was cancelled due to weather conditions.But he’s already signed up for a shark dive for the new appeal in 2025 ...
Student ready to stride out to repay hospital that helped save his life
A BARNSLEY College student is planning a charity walk to raise money for a hospital that helped save his life.Eduard Cristea, who had Acute Myeloblastic Leukaemia as a child, successfully completed an eight-mile walk earlier this year for Blood Cancer UK and will embark on his latest fundraising venture in the new year. Eduard said: “As a child, I fought Leukaemia. It was a fight I could not have won alone....
Workshops planned to help shape new artwork
A SCULPTOR with a proud record of creating celebrated landmark artwork has been chosen to design a new gateway showpiece for Goldthorpe.Dan Jones' work will take pride of place at the roundabout constructed to the west of Goldthorpe to open up access to fresh land for employment.Emerging artist Ailish Treanor will be joining the project and she will be able to gain practical experience by working with Dan, who has a...
Mill marks big anniversary with help from students
BARNSLEY College students have teamed up with Worsbrough Mill to celebrate a special anniversary next year.A new campaign will mark the mill’s 400th anniversary in 2025.Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park is one of the oldest working mills in the UK, dating back to 1625.Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Worsbrough Mill will recognise this incredible milestone with a year-long celebration, launching a series of events...
Five-star success for most in latest food hygiene results
LATEST hygiene ratings have been announced with the majority of the establishments achieving top marks.Erica’s, based on Station Road in Wombwell, was five stars following an assessment on November 29 and Rushy’s Cafe, based in Carlton, also picked up top marks.Also receiving five stars were Higham Cricket Club and Luigi’s Pizzeria, in Gawber.Three businesses received a three-star rating – Gino’s Pizzas in Monk Bretton, Yummy’s Restaurant, based in Stairfoot,...
Chamber appoints new president
THE Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce has appointed its new president.Experienced business owner Matt Travis took over from the outgoing president Matthew Stephens at the group’s recent annual general meeting which was held at Barnsley Civic.With a background in planning and environmental consultancy, Matt co-founded environmental and planning consultancy Enzygo in 2008.The event also saw business consultant and founder of IEKOS, Hayley Koseoglu appointed as vice president, and...
