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TPT BOOK STORE: Volunteer Kate Dobson along with volunteers launch the book box on the Pennine trail. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093734
Book Box invites walkers to pick up a page-turner
FUNDRAISING: The event was held at the Autism Allotments last week.
Halloween fundraiser helps allotments bounce back from vandalism
CARING: A dedicated team of community stalwarts are keeping the Hoyland Memorial monument, clean and tidy despite recently being egged, pictured are Gary Moore, Bob Hill and Phil Hickling PD093642 Picture Shaun Colborn
Hoyland memorial vandalism slammed
Raising money with an 8 mile walk
Railway rambles helping people get back on track
Chris Sayer with Dame Hillary Chapman when Barnsley Main Heritage Group earned the Queen’s Award for Volunteers.
Tributes paid to founder member of heritage group
Doctor Chris Hogg. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093588
Doctor on a mission to bring back St John’s cadet groups
REFURBISHED: Coun Dave Leach and Coun Neil Wright with members of Dewies Motor Body team who have refurbished the memorial bench on Laithes Lane. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093580
Community rallies to help revamp memorial bench
PASSING ON THE TORCH: Nick Hibberd with new manager Gez Morrall.
Village hall ‘in safe hands’ as new manager announced
EVENT: Rachael Addy, activities co-ordinator at Deangate Care Home, and Avril Pritchard, a representative from Barnsley Carers Service, at the inaugural Carers’ Cafe.
Carers’ cafe offers safe and supportive haven
Stephanie Peacock MP.at the Salvation Army in Goldthorpe.
MP continues campaign to drive down cost of school uniforms
VOLUNTEERS: Judith Hunt, Linda Stewart, Alan Everard, Jane Barry and Niall Clarke.
Historic gardens brought back to life by u3a members
SUPPORT: The foodbank’s Georgina Arnold alongside Theo Chapman, Aaron Atkinson and Toby Tyke.
Barnsley FC players back foodbank partnership
Ron and Barbara Cooper.
Couple’s retirement dedicated to helping others
EMPIRE MEDAL: Cheryl Sanderson with her British Empire Medal. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093457
Proud day as Cheryl collects British Empire Medal
ACCESSIBLE ALLOTMENTS: Michael and Paul Atwal-Brice.
Plea for help with launching new allotment
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‘Crucial’ partnership to help expectant parents
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
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
Ben Curry leading community work for Grassroots Sports Academy.
Academy striving to spread ‘get active’ message
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
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

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