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 its opening in 1914.
A 1917 advert in the Penistone Almanac: '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.
| June | Top (Calendar). Flaming June, if it warms up. This month is named after the Roman goddess Juno, d'you know. |
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| This Month | Ducks, History talks, Cricket, PACT Meeting, Galas, Music, Foodfest and a Nativity. Ents24 Penistone - Work, Rest or Play - What's On Yorkshire - Fb Events. |
| Mon 2nd to Sun 8th |
Barnsley's 'Love Where You Live' Week ('See what is happening in your area') - An expensive splurge in the Barnsley Chronicle covered two full pages, supported by lots of fuss and bother on social media, as though it is a big week for happenings. You might expect some real whiz-bang events, carnivals, bands and other community events throughout the borough. Alas, it is a damp squib; just the usual library-based happenings which occur anyway. They didn't include the Penistone Parade and Gala. All we had for Penistone was a Citizen's Advice session, 9am to noon, Wednesday in the Library, as with any normal week. 'What's (not) on in your area.' |
| Weds 4th | 'Beyond The Blue Horizon' (History talk) - 1.45pm Registration for 2pm start, St John's Church, Penistone. £4 (Members £3), includes tea and biscuit. A talk on 'The Golden Years of Air Travel' presented by Mike Ogden. 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. |
| Fri 6th | Oxspring Duck Race - 6pm, Bower Dell (Picnic spot down by the hump bridge), Oxspring. Not widely advertised but a family-friendly event which has stood the test of time. Buy a plastic duck or multiple ducks (not real ducks) £1 each and get a numbered ticket like a raffle. You give your duck or ducks names so that you can shout for them. The ducks are launched down the River Don where you will encourage them by willpower alone, as shouting has no effect yet feels good. Also: Bouncy castle, raffle, food, drinks, games, good prizes and Barbecue (no veggie?). Winning ducks win good prizes. Proceeds to the organisers, Oxspring Primary School PTA. Event sponsored by D.R. Baling wire manufacturer of Oxspring (former Winterbottom's). Oxspring Primary School Duck Race. |
| Sat 7th |  'From Old to New' (Guided Walk, about 8-10 miles) - 8.42am train to Wombwell (Sheffield Platform) from Penistone Station, returning later from Elsecar station (check Train Times - pdf). The walk starts at 9.30am and is a free event but you might optionally give the leader John Harker a call on 07929 051 978 to let him know you are coming. Unusually, the route has not been described on the Penline page but it is a long way and should be a good one. Don't forget to dress for the weather and wear stout boots. Take some food and drink with you, although there might be a pub somehwere near the end. This is one of a series Guided Walks organised by Penistone Line Partnership. |
| ,, ,, | Jack & Paul's Fun Run (1¼ miles) - 10.30am, Penistone Showground. Fee £5 to £15. Wear bright colours. A fun run over grass and the Trans-Pennine Trail for all ages. Part of the Parade weekend. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone CC 1st XI versus Monk Bretton 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). |
| ,, ,, | 'Penistone Live 25' - 4pm and 8pm, Penistone Market Barn. Tickets via 'Penistone Live' unknown prices. With 'Simply Swift,' a family-friendly Taylor Swift Tribute (4pm to 6pm, Fb) and 'Britpop Reboot' (Live band, 8pm to 10pm, Fb), Penistone Market Barn. Two separate events but no ticket prices or web links on some of the posters. Over-14s only. Bar, DJ, Food and Stalls. Sponsored by Clark's Chemist, Wise Donkey, Cafe Crème and Penistone Round Table. Part of the Parade weekend. |
| ,, ,, | June Melodies - 7pm, St Andrew's Church, High Street, S36 6BP. Tickets £7 includes refreshments, children free. An evening of melodies performed by Thurgoland Community Choir. |
| ,, ,, | Hannah Hudson 'Pretty in Ink' (Singer) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Might sound a bit like 'P!nk' wot? The RBL is a private members' club; non-members may only be admitted when signed in by current members. (Fb). |
| Sun 8th | Penistone Parade and Gala - Penistone Parade and Gala, Organised by Penistone Town Council, sponsored by JM Glendinning (Insurance), of Bullhouse Mill.
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| Mon 9th | Pop-up Barnsley Archives - 10am to 1pm, Penistone Library. 'We're happy to announce more Pop-up Archives sessions at libraries across the borough to help people with family and local history inquiries and research. You'll be able to see the Barnsley Chronicle from 1858 to 2023, also indexes to cemetery burials and building plans. Our staff can also offer guidance on using the Ancestry, Find My Past and British Newspaper Archive websites.' |
| Tues 10th | Stroke Support Drop-in Cafe - 3pm to 4pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. For stroke sufferers and supporters. A stroke support co-ordinator will be on hand for advice, call Gill Richmond-Burns for more information, 07979 169 107. |
| Weds 11th | 'Beat the Street' (Walking game for children) - Runs from Weds 11th June to Weds 23rd July. Pick up a 'Beat the Street' card from Penistone Library and swipe it at Beat Boxes on lamp posts (Map). Earn points, win prizes and discover your local area by walking, cycling and wheeling. Players over 13 can get the Beat the Street app for their phones. Schools will also hand out game material to children aged 11 and under, including a card for the child, another for a parent/carer and a map. See Beat The Street and BMBC's 'Beat the Street is back.' |
| ,, ,, | Open Mic Night - 7.30pm, The Bridge Sports Bar, Bridge End. |
| Thurs 12th | Members' Snooker Doubles Handicap Final - Cue off 6pm to 6.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. Members playing: D. Skipper and A Naylor - Versus - D Whitwam and P Smith. The RBL is a private members' club; non-members may only be admitted when signed in by current members. Event sponsored by Steve Guest and SY Scaffolding. (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | 'Mora and the Fabulous Wonderfuls' - Evening, Cubley Hall, Mortimer Road, Cubley, Penistone, S36 9DF. Tickets £17.60. Featuring 'Guitar' George Borowski and Julia Ann Porter with Anthony John Clarke.Cubley Hall (Fb) - Tel. 76 6086. Cubley Hall Tickets. |
| Sat 14th | 'Boogie in the Barn' - 7pm to midnight, Parkhouse Farm, Ingbirchworth, S36 7GF. Adults only. Tickets (Needs PTA Login) £15, or call Katy 07922 485 113, or Jen on 07943 (the '3' might be an '8') 371 054. An evening of music, dancing and fun with live music from Laura Kelly. Ticket includes a hot roast sandwich (no veggie option?). Organised by the Hoylandswaine School Alliance (Fb). Proceeds to the Primary School. |
| ,, ,, | Dodging Bullets (Live 4-piece band) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. This band is a regular visitor, back by popular demand. The RBL is a private members' club; non-members may only be admitted when signed in by current members. (Fb). |
| Sun 15th | Father's Day - Take dad out somewhere and get him a pint. |
| Weds 18th | 'A Saucy Tale' (History talk) - 1.45pm Registration for 2pm start, St John's Church, Penistone. £4 (Members £3), includes tea and biscuit. A talk on 'The History of Henderson's Relish' presented by Mark Dawson. 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. |
| Thurs 19th | PACT Meeting - 6pm to 7pm, location to be decided. Meet Police representatives to talk about local policing and crime trends. See SY Police Reported Crimes and click on 'Meetings and Events.' |
| Fri 20th | 'The Real Thing' (Live band) - 7.30pm, Penistone Paramount. Price not shown. Chris Amoo and Dave Smith perform such as 'You to me are everything' and other hits. Penistone Paramount. |
| Weekend 21st, 22nd |
Lunch Fest (Food and drink) - Fox Valley, Stocksbridge. Free event celebrating the ninth birthday since the launch of the Fox Valley shopping area by Joanne Lumley. Over 50 food and drink vendors, live music, children's rides, street entertainment, family seating and a bar area. Lunch Fest. |
| ,, ,, | Emley Moor Motor And Steam Transport Rally - From 10am, Bunkers Hill Farm, Westfield Lane, Emley Moor, HD8 9TD. Tickets - Earlybird: Adult £12, OAP £8, Child under 15 free. Fun-filled day for all the family. Last year had: Steam engines, Tractors, Cars, Stationary engines, Commercial Vehicles, tractor-pulling and other entertainment, including fairground rides, Trade stalls, Food vans and a Beer tent. Facebook, What's on Yorkshire. |
| Sat 21st | Summer Solstice - And the start of Summer in the northern hemisphere. The longest day of the year and they get shorter from now on. Then it's Christmas, which starts in September on TV, then it's Easter eggs in February (for Easter Sunday, 5th April). It's being happy that keeps us going. Summer Solstice |
| ,, ,, | 'Longest Day, Tallest Folly' (Guided Walk, 8½ miles) - 8.42am train to Meadowhall (Sheffield Platform) from Penistone Station, returning later from Chapeltown station (check Train Times - pdf). The walk starts at 9.50am from Meadowhall and is a free event but you might optionally give the leader David Cook a call on 07717 497 684 to let him know you are coming. The route takes in Tinsley Canal, Hill Top, Scholes Coppice, Thorpe Common, Smithy Wood and down to the Waggon & Horses in Chapeltown. Don't forget to dress for the weather and wear stout boots. Take some food and drink with you, although there might be a pub somehwere near the end or the RBL club if you have a Penistone membership. This is one of a series Guided Walks organised by Penistone Line Partnership. |
| ,, ,, | Summer Fayre - Probably 10am to 2pm, Penistone Parish Church, Market Place (typo on the poster says '1 am to 2pm'). Free admission. Bacon butties and refreshents (no veggie?) and 'lots of locely stalls.' All welcome. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone CC 1st XI versus Conisborough 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). |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Ladies' Choir - 7.30pm, The Venue, Stocksbridge. Part of the 'Valley Music Festival' (Fb), 17th to 21st June. Pen Ladies' Chr (not updated), Poster on Facebook. |
| ,, ,, | Charlotte Branson (Singer) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. The RBL is a private members' club; non-members may only be admitted when signed in by current members. (Fb). |
| Sun 22nd |  The Norman Cole Penistone 10k Race - Sets off at 9.30am, Penistone Church Football Club, Memorial Ground, Church View Road. Register at Racebest or the PFR club. This event has been running for more than 30 years, originally from the Show Ground on Show Day in September, then it moved to Victoria Street (by the post box) in August for a while before migrating to Penistone Church Football Club. The PCFC ground has good off-road parking, a bar and changing facilities. Various road closures have been put in place to accommodate this event. The route (map) changed over the years but stays at a measured 10 kilometres (nearly 6¼ miles) and the terrain includes some hills. That sweaty little runner fellow on the right used to feature on all of the PFR route maps, from the days when Penistone CB Club helped to marshal the 10k Penistone Show event in the 1980s, complete with a PFR announcer in a caravan giving a commentary on the progress of the runners. They did a good job too. . Penistone Footpath Runners. |
| Mon 23rd | Free Tennis Open Day - 3pm to 6pm, Denby Dale Tennis Club, Bank Lane (off Norman Road near Springfield Mill), Denby Dale, HD8 8TH. Open day Sessions: 3pm to 4pm for 4 to 10 Year Olds, 4pm to 5pm for 11 to 17 Year Olds and 5pm to 6pm for Adults. All groups free of charge, delivered by an LTA-accredited Tennis Coach. Book or contact via 'We Do Tennis' on 01952 984 894 or by Email. Denby Dale Tennis Club's Open Day has free coaching sessions from 'We Do Tennis.' The club has two floodlit artificial clay courts set within lovely gardens, with the railway viaduct as a background. DD Tennis Club, see also Work, Rest or Play. |
| ,, ,, | 'Evening Stroll' (Circular Guided Walk, up to four miles) - 6.20pm train to Berry Brow (Huddersfield Platform) from Penistone Station, returning later from the same station (check Train Times - pdf). The walk starts 7pm from Berry Brow station and is a free event led by 'Sarah and friends.' The circular route will have some steep parts are it heads towards Castle Hill, with its panoramic views of Huddersfield, but the Victoria Tower won't be open at the time. Don't forget to dress for the weather and wear stout boots. Take some food and drink with you, or find a pub. This is one of a series Guided Walks organised by Penistone Line Partnership. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Town Council Ordinary Meeting -
7pm. Council Chamber, two doors up from the Paramount, Shrewsbury Road. All welcome. This is the grass-roots local council and the first port-of-call for residents' concerns, to be dealt with or passed on as appropriate. Public questions (minuted) are allowed for ten minutes at the start. See the Agenda. Public and Press may observe and record meetings (Openness Guide 2014  ) but may be excluded (Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960) for defined purposes, supported by a Resolution with 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 24th | The Nativity of St John (Historic Note). Penistone parish church is dedicated to St John the Baptist whose Feast, Festival or Nativity is always 24th June, six months before Christmas Eve. It is also the origin of the old 'Penistone Feast' when a church fair and 'Penistone Sing' would take place, and perhaps also a funfair around the same time. Besides Christmas, this is the only church calendar event celebrating a birth rather than a death, hence the 'Nativity of St John.' In AD 506, the Council of Agde listed it as amongst the highest feast days when the faithful would attend Mass and abstain from servile work. The Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:36, 56 - 57) states that John was born about six months before Jesus. Penistone's annual church fair is always in June. |
| Weds 25th | Denby Delf Walk - 6.30pm, 'at the gate', Denby Delf, near Upper Denby. A walk with Countryside Officer Dave Wilde and Garganey Trust's Jeff Lunn, both of whom will guide the walkers through the Delf, looking at the flora and fauna. All are welcome but dogs must be on leads, please. Denby Village Conservation Group (Facebook). |
| Sat 28th | Armed Forces Day - A national event. No obvious local events but AFD flags will probably fly in Penistone. National organisation: Armed Forces Day. |
| ,, ,, | Honley Show - Farnley Tyas Showground, HD4 6UW. On the day tickets, Adult £22 and Child £3, for earlybird tickets see Honley Show website. Lots of things to see and do. The 'Honley Floral, Horticultural and Agricultural Society' held shows during the 19th century but they ended for the Grat War of 1914-18. They recommenced in 1921 and have continued ever since, although the location has changed several times. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone CC 1st XI versus Coal Aston 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). |
| ,, ,, | Carlecotes Garden Party - 2pm, Carlecotes Church and Hall lawns, S36 4TD. Tickets: Adult £10, Under-16s £5, each includes strawberry and cream. Bar available. With Hade Edge Brass Band returning and Millhouse Male Voice Choir there for the first time. Also a Raffle. See Carlecotes Hall. |
| ,, ,, | Helen Julia (Singer) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Temembering Armed Forces Day. The RBL is a private members' club; non-members may only be admitted when signed in by current members. (Fb). |
| Sun 29th | Green Moor Summer Festival (aka 'Green Fest') - 12.30pm to 4.30pm, Green Moor Cricket Club, Hilltop Lane, Green Moor, S35 7DW. Free admission. 'A fun-filled day of community vibes, good food and brilliant entertainment, all set in the beautiful surroundings of the Hunshelf Parish.' Details on Facebook Event. Organised by The Hunshelf Events and Activities Team (Hunshelf Parish Council). |
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."
