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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

Judy Holling

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

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

Village celebrates decade of Big Local project

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

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

Chris Shimwell teaching boxing skills at a pilot session on Monday.

From hymn to gym at local church

Deangate Care Home resident Frances Smith, 88, enjoying the Love to Move Gymnastics session.

Care home sharing exercise message

CHARTER PLEDGE: Lucy Cafrello from IDAS, with Claire and Marie.

Fears over ‘hidden’ domestic abuse

Steve Fox, Colin Jones and Dean Rowe at Wombwell Library where new Andy’s Man Club sessions will be held.

It’s okay to talk at new library sessions

FOODBANK: Barnsley community trust have restarted their food bank campaign to help feed those in need, starting the plight is Sarah Garside and Amy Milne. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092864

Reds Against Hunger campaign returns

BACK AGAIN: Members of the Wath, West Melton and Brampton litter pickers with the rubbish they removed.

Litter pickers ‘massive haul’

MEMORIAL: Barnsley Imam Abdul Aziz, Mick Stowe Barnsley Mayor, Elaine Stowe Mayor's consort, Jane Ginsborg chair Seven Hills Shul, William Shaw Baptist chaplain, Oliver Coppard South Yorkshire mayor.

Town unites for Holocaust Memorial Day

MAYORAL MEETING: The 22nd Barnsley Scout Group Squirrels met with Mayor of Barnsley Coun Mick Stowe.

Scouts meet local ‘super hero’

Crossroads Cafe: CEO of the Crossroads Cafe community Hub at Higham, Joseph David.

‘Lifeline’ venue set to reopen

Carol Higgins with ten-year-old Mark Wasswa who she sponsors.

Church sends support to Africa with love

YOUNG BOWLERS REQUIRED: A village bowls club is appealing for younger members to carry on its tradition pictured Carole Smith, Patrick Murphy,Dave Green, Malc Simmonds and Ian Wigley, at Darfield Bowling club. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092812

Club bids to bowl over younger generation

Regional Champ: Charlie Green who has been named as the north of England, Martial arts coach of the year, at his Retro gym in Wombwell. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092785

Award-winning gym owner ready to celebrate

Foodbank: Georgia Brown making another foodbank delivery with her partner. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092796

Foodbank sets big goals for 2024

GRAND OPENING: The venue was officially opened earlier this month.

Town’s first ‘food pantry’ opens

IN MEMORY: The memorial stone at Wombwell Cemetery.

Memorial to hundreds of babies unveiled

COMPETITION: The group raised more than £430.

Thriving scouts group look for new home