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.
| August | Originally called 'Sextilis' as the sixth month of the old eight-month Roman calendar, it was later renamed in honour of Emperor Augustus in 8 BC. Top (Calendar). |
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| This Month | Yorkshire Day, Emley Show, Footie, South Yorkshire Festival, and more. This section was quickly cobbled together and is not fully updated. |
| August | No Meetings - Neither the Penistone Town Council ordinary meeting nor the Penistone History Group talks are held during August. |
| Fri 1st |
Yorkshire Day - Yorkshire people always celebrate 'God's Own County' on this day and fly the Yorkshire flag with a traditional pride. The big event is in Bradford and Ilkley this year and hats might be a suitable requirement, as in the old song. The big event will be attended by the Penistone Mayor, lots of other Yorkshire Mayors, Councillors, Civil Officials and Members of the Yorkshire Society, all from Yorkshire. Penistone had its own turn as the Yorkshire Day town, on a rainy day in 2006 (Penistone Yorkshire Day). Yorkshire Day is always on the 1st August each year. See The Yorkshire Society, Yorkshire Day Facts, Wiki. |
| Sat 2nd | Fourth Anniversary of The New Inn (White Hart) - Bridge Street, Penistone, S36 6EF. Originally built in 1377, Penistone's most ancient pub is near to Penistone Bridge and for several centuries had the sign 'The White Hart' of King Richard II except for a short and unloved spell as 'The New Tavern.' After being closed for four years (including the pandemic) It re-opened in 2021 after a major refurbishment and was renamed 'The New Inn.' It has its own ghost, as you might expect, but of a lady not a king. Call 76 2843 for meal bookings. New Inn (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Football History Exhibition - Sheffield Town Hall. Free event. Football artifacts never seen before in public are on display at this free exhibition organised by the 'Sheffield Home of Football' charity. Facebook Event. |
| ,, ,, | Emley Show - Sat 2nd Aug, 9am to 5.30pm, Factory Farm, Factory Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9TE (Map). Tickets: Earlybird - Adult £18, Child £3, Family £39 booking fees extra. A dummy run for Penistone Show in September? Lots to see and do and always a good family day out. Emley Show. Facebook. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone CC 2nd XI versus Maltby Miners Welfare 1st XI (Cricket match) - 1pm, Penistone Cricket Ground, Queen Street (off Sheffield Road), Spring Vale, Penistone, S36 6HD. Home cricket match with Penistone 1st XI. Penistone CC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Pen Church FC versus Padiham FC (FA Cup, 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). |
| ,, ,, | Divided (Duo) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Evening entertainment at the RBL. The RBL is a private members' club and non-members may only be admitted if signed in at Reception by current members, with no return during the month. RBL on Facebook. |
| Sat 9th | 1st Anniversary of Paramount Re-roofing - With the new roof in place, our great hall of entertainment came back into operation as normal but further maintenance work meant that afternoon matinees were cancelled for a while. Paramount (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Summer Fayre - Denby care home, Denby Dale. No details. |
| ,, ,, | Look around the Garden - 10 am to noon, Spring Vale Community Garden, bottom of road to Dumpit site, off Sheffield Road, Spring Vale. Email artforwellnesscic@gmail.com for more information and to book a place, price not shown on poster. Create, craft and relax. 'Hands-on sessions focussed on mindfulness, relaxation and creative play' - it says on poster. Sponsored by Co-op and Penistone Round Table. Another session also on Weds 13th. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone CC 2nd XI versus Whiston Parish Church CC 2nd XI (Cricket match) - 1pm, Penistone Cricket Ground, Queen Street (off Sheffield Road), Spring Vale, Penistone, S36 6HD. Home cricket match with Penistone 1st XI. Penistone CC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Pen Church FC versus Eccleshill 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). |
| ,, ,, | Dan Burett (Singer) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Evening entertainment at the RBL. The RBL is a private members' club. Non-members may be admitted if signed in at Reception by current members, with no return during the month. RBL on Facebook. |
| Sun 10th | The South Yorkshire Festival - 11am to teatime, Wortley Hall, off the A629 road to Sheffield, at the Wortley double-bend, S35 7DB. Free event, car parking £5 (goes to charity). A good family day out but very weakly advertised anywhere, especially the nearest town of Penistone. This is quite a big annual event at the 1586 stately home, attracting hundreds of visitors. With live music, donkey rides, lots of stalls, children's activities, bouncy castle, face-painting, bar, barbecue, food, ice cream, probably a brass band and more. As the hall is union-owned, you might expect some stalls covering the issues of the day. Some stalls, fancy goods, food and drink can be found indoors. While there, take a walk around the beautiful gardens. A big event which largely goes un-noticed through inadequate advertising. Good on-field parking. Wortley Hall (Fb) (Event page). |
| Tues, Weds 12th, 13th |
Perseids Meteor Shower - ↑ Look up. This is the peak time to see shooting stars as the earth passes through debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet, which are only like grains of sand. That's the comet which smashed into Jupiter a few years ago and punctured it with some holes. It hits our outer atmosphere at around 37 miles per second, leaving short hyphens in the sky. Nothing to worry about and you will be lucky to see anything much. Zero chance of one of the specks of dust landing on your head. Time and Date. |
| Tues 12th | Penistone Stroke Support Drop-in Cafe - 3pm to 4pm, Lounge, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Free to attend. For people who have had a stroke and their care-givers. A Stroke Support Co-ordinator will be on hand to chat to. RBL on Facebook. |
| Weds 13th | Look around the Garden - 10 am to noon, Spring Vale Community Garden, bottom of road to Dumpit site, off Sheffield Road, Spring Vale. Email artforwellnesscic@gmail.com for more information and to book a place, price not shown on poster. Create, craft and relax. 'Hands-on sessions focussed on mindfulness, relaxation and creative play' - it says on poster. Sponsored by Co-op and Penistone Round Table. |
| Fri 15th | VJ 80 Day - National event. Commemorative events to mark the end of the Second World War in 1945. Possibly small ceremonies, 11am at War Memorials. VJ Day. |
| ,, ,, | VJ Day Tea Party - 3pm to 5pm, Patio and Lounge, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Ticket event, £5, club members only, limited numbers. Tea and cake with buffet (One child under 10 yrs free with adult ticket). Optional fancy dress (prize for best) and picture quiz. Celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War, a time of relief, jubilation and austerity, with an afternoon tea party organised by the Branch. To book a place, call Steve on 07739 125 963. RBL on Facebook. |
| Sat 16th | Penistone CC 1st XI versus Houghton Main CC 1st XI - Noon, Penistone Cricket Ground, Queen Street (off Sheffield Road), Spring Vale, Penistone, S36 6HD. Home cricket match with Penistone 1st XI. Penistone CC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Robbie Williams Tribute (Singer) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Evening entertainment at the RBL. The RBL is a private members' club and non-members may only be admitted if signed in at Reception by current members, with no return during the month. RBL on Facebook. |
| Sun 17th | Neil Diamando and BBQ - 8pm, Traveller's Inn ('The Fours'), Oxspring. £10 per head includes food: either Cheese Burger with fried onion and fries, or Vegetarian Falafel Burger and fries. An evening of music and comedy with a barbecue. Traveller's Inn, (Fb) Tel. 76 2518, Email: info@travellersinnoxspring.co.uk. |
| Weds 20th | Pen Church FC versus Rossington Main FC (Home football match) - Kick-off 7.45pm, 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). |
| Fri - Mon, 22nd to 25th |
Country Music Weekend - See details for times, Traveller's Inn ('The Fours'), Oxspring. Friday 8pm, Richard Palmer; Sat 23rd, 1.30pm Nick Shaw, 4pm Kenny Francis, 6pm to 8pm Live Country Music, Line Dancing, Fancy dress (prize for best cowboy/cowgirl) and a Nashville BBQ (£15 per head); Sun 24th, 2pm Kevin Kitchen, 5pm Bad Combover; Mon 25th, 3pm The Dolby Boys Duo. Booking for the Saturday evening event, call 01226 76 2518. Traveller's Inn, (Fb), Email: info@travellersinnoxspring.co.uk. |
| Fr 22nd | The Olivia Rodrigo Experience - Opens 5.15pm for 6pm start, Penistone Paramount Theatre. Tickets £15. Performance is about two hours. Paramount (Fb). |
| Sat 23rd | Penistone CC 2nd XI versus Whiston Forge 1st XI (Cricket match) - 1pm, Penistone Cricket Ground, Queen Street (off Sheffield Road), Spring Vale, Penistone, S36 6HD. Home cricket match with Penistone 1st XI. Penistone CC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Mad about Mandy (Band) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Evening entertainment at the RBL. The RBL is a private members' club and non-members may only be admitted if signed in at Reception by current members, with no return during the month. RBL on Facebook. |
| Mon 25th BH | The 9th Annual Denby Dash - Morning, from The George, Upper Denby. See Racebest for details. The George (Fb). |
| Thurs 28th | PACT Meeting - 6pm, Penistone Community Centre, Church Street. A meeting between representatives of South Yorkshire Police and local residents, to discuss crime trends. The acronym means 'Police and Communities Together.' Check the meeting details at Barnsley West Police as they sometimes change. |
| ,, ,, | 152nd Penistone Agricultural Show - Probably the last chance for earlybird tickets. Show day is 13th September (Second Saturday of the month). Please note that paper tickets will be available for cash from Penistone DiY shop, opposite the Cop Shop. Penistone Show. |
| Sat 30th | Wortley Festival (Music Day) - Noon till late (Live music from 1 PM - 7 PM), Wortley Rugby Club, Finkle Street Lane, Wortley, Sheffield, S35 7DH, between Wortley and Deepcar. Free admission. Get ready for a day packed with live music, family fun, and good vibes at Wortley RUFC’s biggest event of the year! Facebook Event. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone CC 1st XI versus Wickersley Old Village CC 2nd XI - Noon, Penistone Cricket Ground, Queen Street (off Sheffield Road), Spring Vale, Penistone, S36 6HD. Home cricket match with Penistone 1st XI. Penistone CC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Pen Church FC versus Frickley Athletic 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). |
| ,, ,, | The Skinks (Band) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Evening entertainment at the RBL. The RBL is a private members' club and non-members may only be admitted if signed in at Reception by current members, with no return during the month. RBL on Facebook. |
| Sun 31st | Wortley Festival (Family Fun Day) - Wortley Rugby Club. Free admission. Family fun day with live music, delicious food stalls, bar, sweet treats, an inflatable assault course, and a fun fair. Wortley Rugby Club (Fb). |
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 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 appetities (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 | Aspire to be fortnightly on 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 shopping bag. There is enough produce for all if people are not greedy but some shameless and greedy people take just as much as they can carry, reducing what is left for more deserving people. Facebook, 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. Face-to-face advice session for Penistone district people needing help for such as: debt, money worries, benefits, housing, employment, relationships, consumer or energy problems. This is for residents living in the BMBC Penistone East and Penistone West wards only. Funded by Penistone Area Council. |
| ,, ,, | 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 appetities (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 | 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 |
Until around March 2025, 10am to 1pm, St John's church. Same event as the one above 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. |
| ,, ,, | '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. |
Other Events Sources:
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."
