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Living it up: Superjam goers at the Holiday Inn Venue. Picture Shaun Colborn PD091450

Superjam celebrates ten years of tea parties

Artist Jayde Bell (who does art under the name of Eye Violet), Millennium Cutters owner Stephen Holt and festival secretary Julie Turner

Shutters get new lease of life thanks to community project

YORKSHIRE DAY: Berneslai Homes celebrated the day by praising those who make the town a great place to live.

Berneslai Homes celebrates tenants on Yorkshire Day

AWARD-WINNING: Berneslai Homes’ Louise Wood with resident Elaine Marsh, of Willows, Oxspring. Credit: Ashden.

Community energy group celebrates national award

Eddie Harper with Mayor and Mayoress John and Doreen Clarke at the newly relocated war memorial in the Reform Club.

No place like ‘home’ for truck driver Eddie

BINGO: Brynn Westwood who volunteers to call bingo numbers at a local care home in Royston. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093368

Brynn overcomes challenges to become pillar of the community

DEDICATED: Wendy Ogley who has been tending Carlton cemetery for 25 years. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093370

Wendy looks after graveyard for 25 years

swim school

Academy gets in the swim with free lesson scheme

Catherine Mitchell (centre), with members of the Dove Valley Event Group Tricia Wilson (left) and John Clarke (right).

Mayor steps in to support charity hit by break-in

GRADUATION: The kids at the Children’s University Graduation ceremony.

Children’s University pilot sees kids pass with flying colours

Living it up: Superjam goers at the Holiday Inn Venue. Picture Shaun Colborn PD091450

Superjam recognised for decade of helping beat social isolation

Martin and Jackie Sawdon at home. Picture Shaun Colborn

Exodus family helps children when they need it most

Heather Linney with Barnsley central councillors, Nicola Sumner, Janine Moyse, Martin O’Donoghue, down at Oakwell. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093310

Police and residents praised for Oakwell work

Ben Curry leading community work for Grassroots Sports Academy.

Academy striving to spread ‘get active’ message

LASTING MEMORIAL: Changes not to rename, the miners hall in Great Houghton, have met with a difference of opinion, pictured are Coun Dorothy Coates, along with parish councillor Christine Halliday. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093307

Refurb work begins on valuable community asset

Community Hero Jordan Bunney.

Community hero gains confidence by volunteering

MAPPLEWELL REFURB: Nick Hibberd in the newly refurbished library. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093309

£100k revamp for busy community library

LANDMARK CELEBRATION: Fthr Needham outside St Helen’s Church Laithes Lane Athersle. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093302

Church marks anniversary as vital community hub

ARTMENTAL: Karen Kenworthy and her art relief for her health issues. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093056

Karen keen to showcase art therapy benefits

Amanda Holmes and James Shepherd, trustees of the Dransfield Foundation and Martin Sawdon MBE (centre) from the Exodus Project.

Foundation gives decade of support to local youngsters

Wilthorpe Cubs after the community litter pick.

Foundation reaches out to whole of the community

Lewis Russell and David Hewitt

Andy’s Man Club volunteers raising cash and awareness

Groups team up to smash charity targets

AMC FC Newlodge Athersley.

Club gives men a place where they can connect

IMPRESSIONS: The NAVE.

Youth Choir’s exciting vision a step closer

OPENING: Mayor of Barnsley John Clarke and mayoress Doreen.

Warm welcome for new family hub

Residents, their families, and staff from Deangate Care Home visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Wild day out for care home residents

Gardening volunteers from the Robert Ogden School in Thurnscoe.

Pupils lend a hand in the community

New president Mavourneen Robinson with her predecessor Peter Jenkinson.

Probus club welcomes new president

NEW GROUP: Grace Steadman.

New group offers safe space for women

Charlie Owen, 25.

Girlguiding helped Charlie beat depression

REOPENING: Mayor of Barnsley Coun Mick Stowe opens the site.

Library reopens after renovation

GROUND BREAKING: The new youth zone is now on schedule to be completed by September 2025. Picture Shaun colborn PD093150

Multi-million pound Youth Zone will be world class

KEEP ON RUNNING: Danny Batty is set to run his 400th park run this weekend. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093154

Octogenarian Danny keeps on running ...

Volunteers Wayne Johnson, Glennis Charlesworth and Richard Ullyott at the new defibrillator on Field Lane.

Life-saving defib installed thanks to volunteers

Karen Kenworthy and her art. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093056

Karen finds peace through painting

HITTING THE HIGH NOTES: Members of the choir, who have recovered from almost folding following the Covid pandemic.

Choir back on song thanks to funding

Canon Keith Farrow with one of the commemorative Cawthorne pots.

Canon Keith turns to pottery for roof appeal

Tesco community champion presenting £370 to the volunteers at Barnsley Main Heritage Group.

Volunteers working hard to preserve mining heritage

SENSORY KICKSTART: The Atwell-Brice family are a step nearer to their sensory garden, thanks to a boost in funds. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093022

Couple appeal for sensory garden help

BIG LOCAL THURNSCOE: Allister Shaw who has been working with the scheme for the last decade.

Village celebrates decade of Big Local project

CRAFTY LADIES: Cawthorne crafty ladies, who are set to Knit thousands of poppies. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093003

Crafty ladies with poppy power

Participants take part in the Barnsley Love to Move session.

Dementia exercise session ‘a huge success’

STARS: Award winners from Darton are pictured at the town hall.

Community heroes celebrated at ceremony

BIGGER CONGREGATIONS: Revd Christine Moorey who has increased the number of parishioners attending church in Great Houghton. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092987

Church bucking trend with innovative approach

The Phoenix Academy of Dance.

Dearne kids stepping up to help others

Main image for £450k investment for village hall

£450k investment for village hall

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: May Barton will turn 102 in April.

Make May’s day with a birthday card