Events Stuff:
This is probably the best listing for local events and much better than Ents24. Please re-load the page for updates (Highlighted). The Penistone coat-of-arms depicts a more important community event. To have your own event listed here, just put up posters around Penistone shops, cafes, Tesco and the Community Centre. Don't just rely on just your own website as there are trillions of those and nobody will know to look at yours. Don't rely just on a QR code either; they don't always work. Include the basics on the poster: What, Where, When, Ticket Price (Where from), Restrictions, Contact Details and Organiser's name. Please include Day of the Week for convenience.
Notable 2025 Events:
Jack and the Beanstalk - (Pantomime) - Thurs 21st Jan to Sat 1st Feb, Penistone Paramount. Paramount (Fb). Penistone Theatre Group. Key:
TBC = 'To be confirmed' and 'Fb' = Facebook link. NB. Please note that errors are always possible on this website and the Events page. Essential details, such as the location or price, might be omitted from posters by gormless club secretaries or other details changed without notice.
The Paramount - Penistone Paramount (Facebook).
Our great hall of entertainment has been Penistone's pearl for over a century, described as 'Penistone's Coliseum' upon opening in 1914. A 1917 advert has this line: 'Town Hall the Cinema of Penistone; The House of Comfort; The House of Health; The House of Clean Amusement.'
For tickets, go online, visit the Box Office or call 76 7532 weekdays 9am to 1pm, or when shows are running. Film prices are: (Online) Adult £7.50, Concessions (for young and old, stalls only) £6.50, cash sales incur a £1 surcharge, FAQs. Family tickets available. Other tickets vary according to the event. Paramount gift cards can be used on anything in the building, be of any value and have no expiry date. Where possible, concession tickets are for over-60s and under-15s. Proof of age may be requested for 12, 12a, 15 and 18 certificate films. Under-16s in the circle must be accompanied by an adult. Free 'Relaxed Screenings' have a relaxed atmosphere without loud adverts or trailers and lights stay dimly on so you can still find the loo.
By arrangement, wheelchair users can gain access (with friends) via a side door, given enough notice. For tickets, go online, visit the Box Office or call 76 7532 when shows are on. Recorded schedule on 76 2004. Via 'Friends of Penistone Paramount' you can Sponsor a Seat, £250 for three years with a little name plate on the seat. Paramount-branded Sweatshirt Hoodies are £35 from the Box Office. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) icons in the listings below are linked to their rating descriptions. For more about films see IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
Cashless Events
Very convenient for lazy organisers but discriminatory against parts of the community (which might be deliberate). Reducing cash-flow gives power to bankers to restrict services, close banks and charge fees. Most traders, market stalls, charities, shops and cafes will still use real money, as do real people.
| September | From the old Roman word 'Septem' (seven) as originally the seventh month of the year. Ordinal numbers are not dead on this website (hence 'th' in dates). Top (Calendar). |
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| This Month | This month has history talks, Cricket, Football, Singers, Penistone Show, MacMillan Coffee Mornings, and Heritage Open Days. |
| In Sept | Huddersfield Railway Station Closures - From Sat 30th August to Sun 7th Sept, and weekend 27th, 28th Sept, services from Sheffield on the Penistone Line will start and terminate at Penistone station, with rail replacement services between Penistone and Huddersfield (all stops), and between Barnsley and Huddersfield (direct). From Mon 8th Sept until Fri 26th Sept, the Sheffield service will start and terminate at Berry Brow with rail replacement services between Berry Brow and Huddersfield (all stops). More Info: Penistone Line Partnership. Check trains at National Rail. |
| Weds 3rd | Penistone Library Modifications - The High Street Library is closing for building work and temporarily removing to the old 'Carnegie Free Library' (top office), Town Hall building, to open Mon 8th Sept 2025. The old Library was built and opened in 1913, the year before the Town Hall proper (Paramount, Town Hall History). After the work is done, the Library aims to return to the High Street in April 2026 as a 'Community Hub' ( = Library), where you will be able to read books if you like, as that would be its most distringuishing feature. Details. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone CC 2nd XI versus Conisborough CC 2nd XI - 1pm, Penistone Cricket Ground, Queen Street (off Sheffield Road), Spring Vale, Penistone, S36 6HD. Home cricket match with Penistone's second XI. Penistone CC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | 'What Have Volcanoes Ever Done For Us?' (History talk) - 1.45pm Registration for 2pm start, Upper Hall, Community Centre, Penistone. £4 (Members £3), includes tea and biscuit. A talk on the world of volcanoes and how they have shaped our world, presented by Chris Freeman. All welcome. Penistone History Archive Group's history talks are on the first and third Wednesday of every month except during August. Penistone History Archive (Fb), History Talks. |
| Sat 6th | Pen Church FC versus Barton Town FC (Home football match) - Kick-off 3pm, Penistone Church Football Club, Memorial Ground, Church View Road, Penistone, S36 6AT. Admission £6, Conc £4, under-14s Free. Club opens at noon with beers including Penistone Tap (good beers), food from 2pm. A North Eastern Counties Premier League (NCEL) fixture on the all-weather, 3G pitch. The clubhouse has beerand toilets. Good off-road parking. Listen to football match reports Saturday mornings on Penistone FM. PCFC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Summer Choral Concert - 5pm, Cawthorne Village Hall. Tickets £15, Students & U21s £5, from Cawthorne PO. Concert by Cawthorne Choral Society. |
| ,, ,, | Soul and Motown Night - 7pm, Penistone St John's Church. Tickets (cash only) from Penistone Tap, Clark's Chemist, Hourglass and the church vestry. Live music from Lance Gold, back by popular demand. A fund-raiser towards fixing the church roof, which gets no funding from the C of E. Penistone and Thurlstone Team Ministry (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | 'One Man Down' (Band) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. Free event. Popular band. The RBL is a private members' club but non-members may be admitted if signed in at Reception by current members, with no return allowed within one month. RBL on Facebook. |
| Sun 7th | Summer Gala - Probably 10am, Wortley Top Forge, Thurgoland, S35 7DN. Admission: Adult £5, Child (5 to 16) £1, Under 5 free. 17th Century Ironworks and Museum. Warterwheels, stationary engines, forge machinery, blacksmith demos, children's games, popcorn, candy floss, live music, hot & cold refreshments. Rides from 10am. For more information, call 01226 763731. |
| ,, ,, | Mobile Phone Emergency Alert Test - - 3pm, nationally. HM Government is testing its Emergency Alerts system, sent to suitable mobile phones. When you get an alert, stop what you’re doing and follow the instructions in the alert. Do not read or respond to an emergency alert while driving or riding. HMG Alerts. This should work with: iPhones running iOS 14.5 or later, and, Android phones and tablets running Android 11 or later |
| ,, ,, | Toby Burton (EP Launch Celebration) - Opens 6pm for 6.30pm, The Barn, Cubley Hall, Mortimer Road, S36 9DF. Tickets about £10, no further details, Facebook. Cubley Hall. |
| Weds 10th | Evening with Jimmy White (Snooker Star v. Members) - 6.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. Limited numbers, ticketed event, members-only, no guests. RBL on Facebook. |
| Thurs 11th | Louise & Chris Rogan - Open 7.30pm for 8pm, The Barn, Cubley Hall, Mortimer Road, S36 9DF. Tickets £14.30, £15 on the door. Folk, Blues, World. Their flier at the pub says Lewis Nitikman and John Reilly, so somebody has got their wires crossed at C.H. Cubley Hall. |
Sat 13th |
152nd Penistone Agricultural Show - From 9am, Penistone Showground. Ticket prices the same as last year. Online tickets available, or paper tickets (cash only) from Flouch Transport DiY, Bridge St, opposite Cop Shop. Pre-Show: Adult £20, Child £6, Family £46; On Show day, Adult £24, Child £6 (no Family tickets on the day). Dearer on the gate. This is Penistone's big annual event and the largest one-day show in Yorkshire, as a shop window of local services and businesses. Lots to see and do and too much to list here. Exhibitions, farm animals, green wellies, charities, horticulture, Penistone FM, photography, smelly things, children's activities and attractions, heavy horses, dressage, Sheep Show, vintage and farm vehicles, dog show, falconry display, over-priced beers in wobbly glasses, food stalls, trade stalls, children's rides and more. Also tractors, etc., and RN Golden's cars, where they like you to say "hello" and possibly scrounge a coffee. Thurlstone Brass Band will be there with rousing performances, along with other bands. There's a lot of good stuff but some might be pricey, such as sweet stall with no prices displayed. Do wear strong boots as the ground might be soft and don't forget how windy it is in Penistone on the Showground. There won't be many places to sit down but you can get a pass-out and eat or drink in town away from crowds. Why not visit a local cafe or pub. Plenty of free, well-organised on-field parking. Please follow signs as the roads are under restrictions and there is not much on-street parking. Tesco will be vigilant about people using their car park and their ANPR cameras will send you a bill. Penistone Show is always on the second Saturday of September, organised by Penistone Agricultural Society, registered Charity No. 1182836, Company 09923431. Have a great day in Penistone and please come back for Thursday Market days. The show puts Penistone on the map. Our town is an oasis of civilisation and always friendly. Penistone Show. See also Trade Stalls. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone CC 2nd XI versus Hatfield Town 2nd XI - 1pm, Penistone Cricket Ground, Queen Street (off Sheffield Road), Spring Vale, Penistone, S36 6HD. Home cricket match with Penistone's second XI. This is the last game in the Penistone CC programme, after which the pavilion is getting a complete rebuild. Penistone CC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Organ Concert - 2.30pm, Astoria Centre, Barugh Green, Barugh Gn Rd., S75 1JT. Tickets £12.50. The mighty Compton organ is played by Phil Kelsall MBE, former organist of Blackpool Tower ballroom. . |
| ,, ,, | Neil Diamando (Crooner) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. Free event. Back by popular demand. The RBL is a private members' club but non-members may be admitted if signed in at Reception by current members, with no return allowed within one month. RBL on Facebook. |
| Sun 14th | Tower Tea Dance - 2.30pm, Astoria Centre, Barugh Green, Barugh Gn Rd., S75 1JT. Tickets £10. A varied selection of dancing, such as sequence, old-time, modern ballroom and Latin. Dance to the mighty Compton organ played by Phil Kelsall MBE, former organist of Blackpool Tower ballroom. |
| Tues 16th | Penistone Volunteer Fair (Drop-in) - 4pm to 7pm, Community Centre, Church Street, Penistone. Find out how to volunteer for various things. Refreshments, funding advice, stalls, events info, free raffle. For more info, email Penistone Area Team or call Rebecca on 07741 168 811. They just use Facebook to announce this sort of thing. |
| Weds 17th | 'The Denby Witchcraft Case of 1674' (History talk) - 1.45pm Registration for 2pm start, Upper Hall, Community Centre, Penistone. Admission £4 (Members £3), includes tea and biscuit. A talk on 'A Most Gross and Groundless Prosecution (etc.)' is presented by former Wakefield MP, David Hinchliffe, who discovered that two of his distant relatives were the actual accused and that more than 50 local residents had signed a petition in support of them with George Sedascue's name at the top. Sedascue had married into the Bosville family of Gunthwaite and took an interest in the case. David has published a book on the subject which can be purchased online, although he might hopefully bring some books with him for sale (see Huddersfield Hub and Wakefield Express). Penistone History Archive Group's history talks are on the first and third Wednesday of every month except during August. All are welcome. Penistone History Archive (Fb), History Talks. |
| ,, ,, | Pen Church FC versus Bottesford Town FC (Home football match) - Kick-off 7.45 pm, Penistone Church Football Club, Memorial Ground, Church View Road, Penistone, S36 6AT. Admission £6, Conc £4, under-14s Free. Club opens at noon with beers including Penistone Tap (good beers), food from 2pm. A North Eastern Counties Premier League (NCEL) fixture on the all-weather, 3G pitch. The clubhouse has beerand toilets. Good off-road parking. Listen to football match reports Saturday mornings on Penistone FM. PCFC (Fb). |
| Mid - Sept | Heritage Open Days - Nationally and local. Free events to explore our country's history. Penistone St John's Church, Wortley church, businesses, possibly the Town Hall. On one occasion, they even opened the Masonic Hall. HOD. |
| Fri - Sun, 19th, 20th, 21st |
Tractor Pulling Extravaganza - Fri 6pm to late, Sat 10am to late, Sun 10am to 5pm, Bunkers Hill Fram, Emley Moor, HD8 9TD. Ticket price not shown on the poster. Beer tent, live entertainment, food & drink, trade stalls, fairground rides and a children's play area. |
| Fri 19th | Young Lionel - Open 7pm for 8pm, The Barn, Cubley Hall, Mortimer Road, S36 9DF. Tickets £15.40, but the poster says £14. Lionel Richie tribute, Soul and Motown. Cubley Hall. |
| ,, ,, | Closing Date, Volunteer Awards 2025 - Penistone Ward Alliance has launched 'Volunteer Awards 2025' to recognise volunteers in the BMBC Penistone East and West Wards. To nominate a worthy group, individual or business, please Email Penistone Area Team for a nomination form or call Rebecca on 07741 168 811. So, who to nominate? Perhaps the Archive Group, unpaid volunteers who keep our local heritage alive. Or a group showcasing Penistone's football history. Or a volunteer-run Penistone radio station. Or someone who keeps snow off a public footpath. Or a litter-pickerer. Or a webmaster with a 25-year-old Penistone website. Or a group tidying the Trans-pennine Trail. Or he who cleans the church, its windows and churchyard and even strims the grass out of duty. Or someone organising a Penistone film festival without the expectation of reward. Probably not a paid business. Categories are on their Facebook (image) where this item was posted on 8th Aug. Hot News: An Awards panel includes elected BMBC members and a sub-group reflecting local community interests. The Awards event will take place at Cubley Hall some time in November. |
| ,, ,, | Second Anniversary of the Queen's Funeral (Historical note) - This was Monday 19th September 2022, 11am at Westminster Abbey, declared a Bank Holiday. The passing of the much-loved Queen Elizabeth II had been a huge national event with unbelievable queues day and night in London to see the lying in state. Even the anti-monarchists came for a look and to be part of it. On this day, pubs and clubs opened early to show the funeral ceremony live on tv and it was shown live in the Paramount. The day before, 8pm, Monday 18th Sept, had a national One Minute's Silence. Royal. |
| Sat 20th | Penistone Church Heritage Open Day - 10am to 4pm, Penistone St John's Church, Market Place, Penistone. Explore the heritage of our lovely 900-year-old centre of worship and community; the Penistone connection with early football; the architecture of churches; the Archive Group displays and enjoy the singing. This Heritage Open Day (HOD) is a fund-raiser for urgent roof repairs (see below). The event:
Roof Repair Appeal. Penistone St John's Church is a cherished heritage place of worship at the heart of Penistone and is urgently appealing to raise £75,000 to replace the roof, an appeal that is crucial to preserving the fabric of the building. The problem started in 2007 when thieves stole the roof lead. It was replaced by a material with a limited lifespan, which is now in a dire state. Donations can be made at the church office, Tuesdays to Fridays, 10am to 1pm, or by Bank Transfer. Please call 01226 370 006 during these times for bank details. Thank You.' (from Facebook). |
| ,, ,, | BeeGees and Abba Tribute - 7.30pm, Penistone Paramount Theatre. Tickets, price not shown, from Box Office, online or call 76 7532. Over two hours of party, feel good anthems to get you dancing in the isles. Doors open 6.45pm, licenced bar and refreshments. Paramount (Facebook). Recorded schedule info on 76 2004. |
| ,, ,, | 'Throwback' (Band) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. Free event. The RBL is a private members' club but non-members may be admitted if signed in at Reception by current members, with no return allowed within one month. RBL on Facebook. |
| Mon 22nd to 5th Oct. |
Fairtrade Fortnight - Used to be February but was moved to September in 2023. usually some effort at publicity outside Penistone Co-op, which sells a lot of Fairtrade goods. The idea of Fairtrade is to help support small growers, etc. in poor countries. Fairtrade Fortnight. |
| Mon 22nd | Closing Date, Vote Paramount - Vote now. With enough support, Penistone Paramount might win the 'Cinema of the Year 2025' award, which is hosted by the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA). |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Town Council Ordinary Meeting -
7pm. Council Chamber, two doors up from the Paramount, Shrewsbury Road. See the Agenda. All residents and press may attend. This is the grass-roots local council and the first port-of-call for residents' concerns, to be dealt with there or passed on as might be appropriate. Public questions (minuted) are discussed for ten minutes at the start. Public and Press may observe and record meetings (Openness Guide 2014  ) but may be excluded (Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960) for certain defined purposes, supported by a Resolution with the reasons declared. Council decisions take immediate effect but Minutes will appear after the next meeting. PTC general meetings are normally 7pm in the Council Chamber on the fourth Monday of each month except August. Penistone Town Council (Fb). |
| Tues 23rd | Community Shop 'On the Go' - See Tuesdays in the Regular Events list below. Observe how the greedy get as much as they can carry. Not well advertised so check dates on Facebook. Next one is Tuesday 7th October. Supported by the Penistone Area Team (Fb). |
| Fri 26th | MacMillan Coffee Morning - 11am to 1pm, Shepley Bowling Club. In aid of the cancer charity. |
| ,, ,, | 'Pig Race Night' - 7pm, Pie Hall, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8RX. Tickets £10, includes a pie & peas supper. Organised by Denby Dale and District Rotary Club, no pigs will be harmed (unless you consider the pies) but will 'run like clockwork.' Limited off-road parking. Go by train from Penistone. DD&D Rotary Club is a registered charity. |
| ,, ,, | 'Wrath (The Rocks Event)' - opens 7.30pm, Cubley Hall |
| Sat 27th | Pen Church FC versus Albion Sports FC (Home football match) - Kick-off 3pm, Penistone Church Football Club, Memorial Ground, Church View Road, Penistone, S36 6AT. Admission £6, Conc £4, under-14s Free. Club opens at noon with beers including Penistone Tap (good beers), food from 2pm. A North Eastern Counties Premier League (NCEL) fixture on the all-weather, 3G pitch. The clubhouse has beerand toilets. Good off-road parking. Listen to football match reports Saturday mornings on Penistone FM. PCFC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Repair Cafe (First one) - 11am to 1pm, Community Centre. Volunteers will be on hand to repair household items brought in by the public. See Saturday events below. Repeated on Sat 25th October and Sat 29th November. Supported by Penistone Ward Alliance (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | MacMillan Coffee Mornings - Generally around 27th September, give or take some weeks or days. In aid of the cancer charity. |
| Sun 28th | Penistone Pre-loved Wardrobe Sale - 1pm to 4pm, Penistone Leisure Centre (drill hall). Used clothing stalls. Sporting Penistone (Fb). |
| Oct | Next Month: The British Legion Charity Harvest festival is on 4th October this year. It used to be the Sunday after Penistone Show. |
Regular Community Events
Dates and times of some events are subject to change. Some won't happen in the Community Centre due to essential work going on. Some might be seasonal. Some might have ended. Check with Penistone Town Council (Fb) for more information.
| Day | Event | Days | Event Details |
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| Please also visit Penistone Ward Alliance on Facebook where they list the events that they have been involved in. | |||
| Please note that these events are all subject to change and might end without notice. | |||
| Sunday | Cafe Church | Monthly, 2nd Sunday |
10.30am, Penistone St John's Church. Service and a brew. |
| Monday | Seniors' Club | Weekly, Mon, Thurs |
Noon onwards. New Inn (White Hart), Bridge End. Lite-bite meals for wrinklies or those with small appetites (Menu). Good car park. 76 2843. New Inn |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Family Hub | Mon, Tues and Fri |
1pm to 4pm, Location not advertised. 'A parent and carer panel to help support local families and to help shape BMBC's family services. For more information email the 'Parent Participation Officer': hayleyperry1@barnsley.gov.uk. Open Mondays 1pm to 4pm; Tuesdays & Fridays 9am to noon. |
| ,, ,, | Happy Vibes Memory Cafe |
Fortnightly, Mondays | 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Pen Leisure Centre. Crafts, chair exercise and games for over-50s with memory loss. Info: 07535 439 932. Actual dates not available. Supported by Penistone Area Council. |
| 'Inspire' | Mon | 2pm to 4pm, St Andrew's Church, High Street, Penistone, S36 6BS. 'Enjoy fellowship and tea and coffee whilst carrying out craft activities, knitting, sewing, crochet or embroidery or whatever inspires you!' For further details please contact the circuit office: 01226 763 976. | |
| ,, ,, | Pen Town Council | Monthly, 4th Monday |
Ordinary Meeting, Arrive early for 7pm prompt start, Council Chamber, two doors up from the Paramount. Public and press may observe and there is a short period for questions (Minuted) before it starts. Penistone Town Council (Fb). (Not August). |
| ,, ,, | Board Games | 1st and 3rd, Monday |
7pm to 9pm, St John's Community Centre, Church Street. Aimed at retired and semi-retired as a social event. Register interest by calling Helen on 01226 891 130. Barnsley U3A, which has a Penistone section which holds events in the Scout Hut. |
| Tuesday | Penistone Family Hub | Mon, Tues and Fri |
9am to noon, Location not advertised. 'A parent and carer panel to help support local families and to help shape BMBC's family services. For more information email the 'Parent Participation Officer': hayleyperry1@barnsley.gov.uk. Open Mondays 1pm to 4pm; Tuesdays & Fridays 9am to noon. |
| ,, ,, | Community Shop 'On the Go' |
Sporadic | Tuesdays, 9:30am to noon or until sold out, Penistone Church Football Club. A pop-up food shop in a van, for local people! Bargain fresh and tinned food, open to anyone: Small bag: six items £3; Large bag: 12 items £5. Bring your own shopping bag. Observe how the greedy get as much as they can carry, thereby depriving those with better manners. Not well advertised so check dates on Facebook as part of the Good-food-barnsley-partnership. Supported by the Penistone Area Team (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Luncheon Club | Fortnightly | Meet at noon, The Traveller's Inn (the 'Fours'), Four Lane Ends, Oxspring, S36 8YJ. Two courses £11.95, three courses £14.95, all home-cooked food. Special OAP menu for 'Food and Friendship' with some sort of entertainment such as Bingo or a singer. Visit the Fours for the schedule of events. |
| ,, ,, | Come and Meet | Weekly | 2pm to 4pm, St Andrew's Methodist Church, next to Penistone Library. Aka 'Cameo' as in 'Come and Meet Each Other.' A warm and welcoming space open for all. Social gathering with tea, coffee, cakes, friendly chat, possible dominoes. Parking difficult. |
| ,, ,, | Stroke Support Cafe | 2nd Tuesday | 3pm to 4pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. Free to attend the monthly Drop-in cafe, including non-RBL members. For carers and survivors to access support and meet others. An opportunity to chat in private with a Stroke Support Co-ordinator. For more information, contact Gill Richmond-Burns on 07979 169 107, email: gillian.richmond-burns@swyt.nhs.uk of the Stroke Association. |
| Wednesday | Citizens' Advice Sessions |
1st and 3rd Weds | 9am to noon, Penistone Library, no appointment needed. Please note that the Library is in the old 'Carnegie Library' Shrewsbury Road until it returns to the High Street premises in 2026. These are face-to-face advice sessions for BMBC Penistone East and Penistone West residents for problems with such as: debt, money worries, benefits, housing, employment, relationships, consumer or energy supply. Funded by Penistone Area Council (BMBC funded). |
| ,, ,, | Men in Sheds | Weds & Fri | 10am, The Old Pump House, Old Waterworks Yard, Huddersfield Road, S36 7EZ. No further information on dates. A group of over-50s men mostly doing woodwork and helping reduce social isolation. Contacts: Gary 07779 013 829 or Ian 07860 218 128. |
| ,, ,, | Walk out Weds | Weekly | 11am to 12.15 pm, Penistone Skate Park, next to Trans-Pennine Trail. Local organised walks by 'Barnsley Well-being' (BMBC). |
| ,, ,, | AgeUK Lunch Club | Weekly | Noon to 2pm, New Inn (White Hart), Bridge End. Pensioner's special, £7.50 for meal and a drink. See also 'Senior's Club' listed here for Mondays and Thursdays, which is not the same event. |
| ,, ,, | History Talks | 1st and 3rd Weds | 1.45pm Registration for 2pm start, Upper Hall, Penistone Community Centre, Church Street. £3 (Members £2) includes tea and biscuit. Talks by guest speakers. Not August. Penistone Archive Group, Facebook. |
| Thursday | Penistone Market Day | Weekly | 8.30am to 2pm, Market Barn, Penistone. Lots of good stuff at Penistone market. Park at Tesco up to 3 hrs (CCTV). BMBC Markets. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Country Market | Weekly | 9.30am to noon, Scout Hut, Wentworth Road until the Community Centre becomes available, possibly May 2025. Usually in the Upper Hall, Penistone Community Centre, Church Street. Home-grown local produce, jams, bread, cakes, crafts, etc. Pen Country Market is a co-operative and social enterprise. New members (vendors) welcome, ask them about it on Thursdays. |
| ,, ,, | Warm Space | Weekly Thurs, Sat |
Until around March 2025, 10am to 1pm, St John's church. Same event as the next one below but pay as you can afford. With hot drinks and food. Everyone welcome. Stay warm. Sponsored by Penistone Ward Alliance (BMBC-funded). Probably back next winter. |
| ,, ,, | Coffee Morning | Weekly, Thurs, Sat |
10.30am to noon, Penistone St John's Church. Catch up with a chat and a mashing of tea or coffee and bun, for a small fee. Penistone Church (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | RBL Coffee Morning | Weekly | 10am to 12.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. All welcome including non-members. (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | 'Dancercise' | Weekly? | 11am, Community Centre. Price not shown. To join, call 07734 706 335 (Elaine Nicholson on Facebook). New for April 2024. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Archives | Weekly | Morning, Neville Roebuck Room, Lower Hall, Penistone Community Centre, Church Street. Penistone Archive Group (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Coffee and Cake Morning | Fortnightly |
10am to Noon, Buckingham Care Home, Green Lane, opposite top of Ward Street. Small donation for a brew and cake. Dates not available. |
| ,, ,, | Seniors' Club | Weekly, Mon, Thurs |
Noon onwards. New Inn (former White Hart), Bridge End. Lite-bite meals for wrinklies or those with small appetites (Menu). Good car park. 76 2843. New Inn |
| ,, ,, | Social Hub Community Cafe |
Weekly | 1pm to 3pm, Penistone Leisure Centre (the old Drill Hall), aka 'Sporting Penistone,' Manchester Road. Aimed at people who work from home or are off work due to illness; giving them a welcoming space to socialise in a cafe setting. The Hub Community Cafe (Fb). Penistone Leisure Centre. |
| ,, ,, | 'Well-being Crafternoon' | Weekly | 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Thurgoland Welfare Hall. £5 each. Crafting and chat. Let them know you are coming, call 07731 759 326. |
| ,, ,, | Walk and Talk | Monthly, 1st Thurs |
2pm, Penistone Leisure Centre (the old Drill Hall), Manchester Road. Local organised walks by 'Barnsley Well-being' (BMBC). Penistone Leisure Centre. |
| ,, ,, | 'Hill Country Kitchen' | Weekly | 3.30pm to 6pm, Spring Vale Chapel. Hot meal, warm space, meet and eat, pay what you can, all ages. Penistone Community Church. |
| ,, ,, | Bell Ringers | Weekly | 7.30pm, Tower of St John's Church. Always a pleasure. Usually looking for new bell-ringer recruits. |
| Friday | Penistone Family Hub | Mon, Tues and Fri |
9am to noon, Location not advertised. 'A parent and carer panel to help support local families and to help shape BMBC's family services. For more information email the 'Parent Participation Officer': hayleyperry1@barnsley.gov.uk. Open Mondays 1pm to 4pm; Tuesdays & Fridays 9am to noon. |
| ,, ,, | 'Wellbeing Group' | Weekly | 9:30 - 10:30am, Penistone Community Centre. £5 fee per session. No details of what they do. |
| ,, ,, | Men in Sheds | Weds & Fri | 10am, The Old Pump House, Old Waterworks Yard, Huddersfield Road, S36 7EZ. No further information on dates. A group of over-50s men mostly doing woodwork and helping reduce social isolation. Contacts: Gary 07779 013 829 or Ian 07860 218 128. |
| ,, ,, | Food Buddies | Weekly | (Winter activity) 11am to 1pm, Penistone St John's Church. Helping the disadvantaged. Email penistonefoodbuddies@gmail.com by Tuesday to arrange for your Friday collection. Food Buddies (on Facebook), Penistone Church (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Crafty Chat Group | Fortnightly | 2pm to 4pm, Penistone Scout Hut, Wentworth Road. For the retired or semi-retired. 'Bring your latest project, crochet, knitting, card-making, cross-stitch, jewellery, etc. You will be made very welcome.' Call Helen for details. tel. 01226 891 130. Organised by Barnsley U3A, which now has a Penistone section. Dates not available. |
| ,, ,, | Board Game Hub Cafe | 1st Friday | 5pm, Penistone Leisure Centre (the old Drill Hall), Manchester Road. Board games for social pleasure, a brew and a cake. Board Game Hub Cafe for details. Penistone Leisure Centre |
| Saturday | Saturday Market | Weekly | 8.30am to 2pm, Market Barn, Penistone. Smaller market than Thursdays. Park at Tesco up to 3 hrs (CCTV). BMBC Markets. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Park Run |
Weekly | 9am, Penistone Showground. Organised 5-kilometre run on the Trans-Pennine Trail, open to all. Arrive early to register so they can time you. PFR members abound. This is always free, organised and timed. The national organisation is twenty years old (October 2024). Penistone Park Run. |
| ,, ,, | 'Open Doors' Coffee Morning |
Weekly, Thurs, Sat |
10am to noon, Penistone St John's Church. Catch up with a chat and a mashing of tea or coffee and bun for a small fee. Penistone Church (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Warm Space | Weekly Thurs, Sat |
(Winter activity to around March) 10am to 1pm, St John's church. Same event as the one above but pay as you can afford. With hot drinks and food. All welcome. Stay warm. Sponsored by Penistone Ward Alliance (BMBC-funded). Probably back next winter. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Repair Cafe |
Monthy, Last Sat |
11am to 1pm, Penistone St John's Community Centre. Volunteers repair things, supported by Penistone Ward Alliance (Fb). Residents can bring in the hope of repair, such as: clocks, watches, jewellery, clothes, radios, plugs, toasters, wooden articles, toys or dolls. Please note that electrical goods might not be accepted because of a requirement to safety-test them ('PAT Test'). Some dates: 27th Sept 2025 and 29th Oct, looks like the last Saturday of the month. For more info, call Carmen 07391 860 553 or Terry 07936 071 061. |
| ,, ,, | 'Relaxation and Meditation' | Monthly, 1st Sat. |
11am to 12.30pm, Spring Vale Community Garden (off Sheffield Road, by the Dumpit site), £6 each, booking not required. Improve strength and balance and be happy, with Meditation, guided relaxation, Laughter yoga, tai chi. Supported by Penistone Area Council (BMBC). Call 07874 226 738, email: terrimw1999@gmail.com. |
| ,, ,, | 'Singing for Well-being' Workshops | Weekly | 1.30pm to 3.30pm, St Andrew's Church. Free event for over-18s. Food and refreshments available ('Free Lunch' on their poster). Runs for three months from 27th January 2024, to around late March. Organised by Thurgoland Community Choir. Call Hilary on 07939 541 442 or email: thurgolandcommunitychoir@gmail.com for more info. From Community Centre poster. |
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For more 'What's On' please visit these fine websites: Paramount (Fb), Penistone Cinema Organ Trust, Visit Penistone, Penistone Leisure Centre (Fb), Penistone FM (Fb), Ents24, Where Can We Go, Look Local, Holmfirth Events, Kirklees, What's on Barnsley, Penistone Community Centre and Yorkshire Charity Events (Fb). For your convenience, download UK Calendars in Word, Excel or Pdf.
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Community Events over the years.
Here are a few blasts from the past. Nostalgia's not what it used to be. This sheet of flame picture is from the 2009 Penistone Mayor's Parade.
A bit of fun for no better reason than it is old, funny and very Yorkshire: Stanley Holloway's monologues.
Winston C Churchill: "If you’re going through hell - keep going."
