Barnsley

Barnsley is a proud Yorkshire town with a rich industrial past, a growing creative scene, and a strong sense of local pride. From its bustling markets to green open spaces, community projects to thriving enterprises, Barnsley is full of opportunities to work, rest or play.

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Upcoming Events in Barnsley

Wednesday 11th February - Wednesday 25th March
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

St John’s Community Centre, Penistone

We are a group formed to promote, share and enjoy all things stitching! We do have a programme of activities with the occasional external speaker o...

Read More about Penistone & District Stitchers

Saturday 7th March
10:15 am

Lockwood Railway Station, Huddersfield

Explore the length of the former Meltham Branch Line, now partly a greenway which may soon be extended, on a varied route via park, clough and woodlan...

Read More about Remember the Meltham Branch Line? | Free Guided Walk

Saturday 7th March
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This is an indoor winter training session in preparation for the new season. Suitable for boys up-to and including year 4 and girls up-to and inclu...

Read More about U9’s Softball Cricket Training

Gold & Silver in Barnsley

Bronze in Barnsley

Latest Barnsley News

2 March 2026

Across the UK, independent retailers are facing some of the toughest trading conditions in decades. Rising costs. Reduced footfall. Online competition. Shrinking margins. And perhaps most importantly — not enough ...

Read More about Why Independent Retailers Are Struggling — And How Work Rest or Play Is Helping Them Thrive

13 February 2026

CirKits Ltd® founder and STEM ambassador Hannah Wright has been nominated for the SheCanCode “Inspirational STEM Educators of the Year” award, recognising her work to make computing and technology more ...

Read More about Inspirational STEM Educators of the Year

9 February 2026

Bringing Local Communities to Life! We’re thrilled to announce that Otley Carnival has just signed up, creating an Otley Area Page on Work Rest or Play! So it seemed like ...

Read More about Exciting Updates to Our Area Pages
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