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Probably the best local events list (better than Ents24). Re-load the page for updates (Highlighted) but note that this website is not optimised for mobile devices. The Penistone coat-of-arms depicts community events.
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TBC = 'To be confirmed' and 'Fb' = Facebook link. NB. Errors are possible on this website and especially this Events page. Essential details are sometimes omitted by gormless secretaries. Details might change without notice. No liability is accepted for unintended consequences. This is just a guide, not gospel.
The Paramount
Our great hall of entertainment was described upon its grand opening in 1914 (a year after the Library next door) as 'Penistone's Coliseum.' The 1917 Penistone Almanack had this line: 'Town Hall - the Cinema of Penistone; the House of Comfort; the House of Health; the House of Clean Amusement.' As an assembly hall, theatre and cinema, our Town Hall has had a long and useful history and was at one time threatened with closure by Barnsley council. Penistone Paramount (Facebook).
For tickets, go online, visit the Box Office or call 76 7532 weekdays 9am to 1pm, or when shows are running. Tickets: Adult from 15 years and above, Concessions for Child aged 2 to 14 years old (accompanied by a adult in the circle) and Seniors 60+ where applicable, see Ts & Cs. Family tickets are also available. Not all events have concessions available. Occasional 'Relaxed Screenings' are free and have no loud adverts or trailers and the lights stay on dimly so that you can find your seat in the dark.
Film prices in 2025 were: (Online) Adult £7.50, Concessions (for young and old, stalls only) £6.50. Other tickets vary according to the event. Please note that cash sales incur a £1 surcharge and online bookings have a 65p per ticket charge, see FAQs. Paramount gift cards can be used on anything in the building, be of any value and have no expiry date. Proof of age may be requested for 12, 12a, 15 and 18 certificate films.
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 as a fund-raiser, £250 for three years with a little name plate on the seat. Paramount-branded Sweatshirt Hoodies are £35 from the Box Office and they also have Paramount-branded jumpers and hats for sale. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) icons in the listings below have links going to their rating descriptions. For more about any films see IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
| March | The month of March is named after Martius (Mars) the Roman god of war. At least the weather improves. Top (Calendar) |
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| This Month | St Patrick's Day, Beatles tribute, Easter Fayre, Penistone Arts Week, Ceilidh, Candlelit Concert and then the clocks go back (to the pawn shop). |
| Sun 1st | St David's Day - Patron Saint of Wales. Welsh people pin a daffodil or leek to their clothes. Nobody outside Wales will notice or care much. |
| ,, ,, | RBL Club AGM - 10.30am prompt, no late-comers, Penistone Royal British Legion Lounge. Open to all Penistone RBL members. The Agenda is on their noticeboard and Facebook. Nominations are open for Committee posts of: Club President, Vice-Chair and up to six Committee members. The President and Vice-Chair must have been a Committee member for more than a year. Others must have been Club members for six months or more. Members can vote from Friday 6th March to Sunday 8th. The count will take place and result published on Monday 9th March. |
| ,, ,, | Sing-along - 4pm, The George Inn, Upper Denby. Amanda and the two Steves start the singing. |
| Tues 2nd | Holme Cafe Penistone - Opens today across the road, 22 Market Street, Penistone. This was the cafe from Holmfirth with the blacked-out windows. |
| Weds 4th | 'The Oberammergau Passion Play' (History talk) - 1.45pm, Community Centre. Admission £4 (Members £3), includes tea and biscuit. All welcome. David Kershaw talks about the history of this long-running event and immigration in the steel city. Penistone Archive and History Group (Fb), History Talks. |
| Thurs 5th | Community Voting Event (For Hoylandswaine and Ingbirchworth residents only) - 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Hoylandswaine Village Hall, Haigh Lane. Residents can choose which of the previously submitted community projects should be supported by 'Penistone Area team' (Fb). Refreshment and entertainment provided, with Amelia Battye singing some great tunes supported by Adam (the singing gardener). Car parking by the Rose & Crown. For more information, email Penistone Area Team (BMBC funded) or call 07391 806 053. |
| Fri 6th | International Women's Day - Wortley Hall, S35 7DB. Admission £28 to the talks. Local author Chrissie Yates talks about her Penton Trilogy. Also, Jennifer Rudd talks about ‘Pus and Prejudice’ which describes Mary Wortley Montagu efforts in 1721 to introduce the idea of smallpox inoculation to a sceptical public. See International Women's Day for more. |
| Sat 7th | Lenten Breakfast - 9.30am, St Mary's RC Church, Talbot Road. Continental breakfast followed at 10am by a visiting speaker and discussion. Churches Together speaker: Rev Jamie Kissack, Moderator URC Yorkshire Synod. |
| ,, ,, | The Meltham Line (Guided Walk) - Meet 10.15am, Lockwood Railway Station. Return from Berry Brow station. PLP Walk. |
| ,, ,, | Coffee Morning Concert - 10.30am to 12.30pm, St Andrew's (next to Library). Free entertainment by Penistone Folk Ensemble (Chris McShane). |
| ,, ,, | 'The Upbeat Beatles' - 7.30pm, Penistone Paramount. Tickets (price not shown) and details. A great tribute to the famous four mop-tops with all of the Beatles favourites from the days of the Liverpool Cavern Club to the later Abbey Road years, all played in their compelling style. About two hours. Penistone Paramount (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | The Last Minute (Band) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Musical entertainment in the Lounge. Private club, non-members must be signed in by current members. RBL (Fb). |
| Sun 8th | 'Roddam Connects' - 1pm, Penistone Paramount. Tickets £10. Live link-up of three venues to do with John Roddam-Spencer (famous for Hoylandswaine church mural). Paramount (Fb). Part of 'Penistone Arts Week' (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Gerrard Sinfonia - 4pm, Penistone St John's Church. Tickets £10 from Clark's Chemist, Cafe Crème and the Church Office. Gerrard Sinfonia is a string chamber orchestra of around 15 musicians, many of whom belong to larger symphony orchestras. Conducted by Barbara Bancroft, the string orchestra presents music from Vivaldi, Philip Lane, Schumann, Pachebel, Rimsky-Korsakov and others. Refreshments available. Gerrard Sinfonia (Fb). Organised by Hoylandswaine Arts Group. Part of 'Penistone Arts Week' (Fb). |
| Mon 9th | Penistone Annual Assembly (Public Meeting) - 6pm, Council Chamber, two doors up from the Paramount. This is a public forum for the electors of Penistone to discuss local matters of concern. In the absence of another appropriate community organisation, it is conducted by Penistone Town Council (Fb) and not regarded as a Council Meeting, although we might expect some Town Councillors to attend. The Agenda has: 1. Minutes of April 2025 Town Assembly. 2. Presentation, Penistone Town Clerk. 3. Matters raised by the Electors of Penistone. |
| Sat 14th | Lenten Breakfast - 9.30am, St Mary's RC Church, Talbot Road. Continental breakfast followed at 10am by a visiting speaker and discussion. Churches Together speaker: Rev Kerry Tankard, Chair of Yorkshire West Methodist Church. |
| ,, ,, | Easter Fayre - 10am to 2pm, Penistone St John's Church. Free admission. Stalls, refreshments. |
| ,, ,, | Organ Concert - 2.30pm, Astoria Centre, Barugh Green, S75 1JT. Music by Richard Hills celebrating the tenth anniversary of the centre. |
| ,, ,, | Day Disco - 4pm to 9pm, Denroyd Farm, Upper Denby. Bar, parking. Party anthems through the decades, 1980s to present day, played by DJ Will Peel. |
| ,, ,, | Young Voice of the Year (Talent show) - 6pm, Thurgoland Village Hall, S35 7AA. See 'Penistone Arts Week' (Fb) for details. |
| ,, ,, | Dodging Bullets (Band) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion, St Mary's Street. Return of a popular act. Musical entertainment in the Lounge. Private club, non-members must be signed in by current members. RBL (Fb). |
| Sun 15th | Mothering Sunday - That's the proper name in the UK, known as Mother's Day in the USA. Treat mum to some roses and a meal out. Time and Date. |
| Tues 17th | Volunteering Recruitment Fair (Drop-in) - 4pm to 6.30pm, Penistone Community Centre, Church Street. 'Whether you want to meet new people, develop skills, or give something back, you’ll find opportunities for everyone. Drop in, chat to local groups and explore a wide range of volunteer roles.' Local groups and charities are invited to book stalls, email Penistone Area Team (BMBC funded), call 07391 806 053 or 07741 168 811. |
| ,, ,, | Mark Hummel, Bob Hall & Dave Peabody (Music) - Evening, Barn, Cubley Hall, Mortimer Road, S36 9DF. Cubley Hall (Fb). |
| Weds 18th | 'Tellin' t' Tale' (History talk) - 1.45pm, Community Centre. Admission £4 (Members £3), includes tea and biscuit. All welcome. Rod Bimbleby recites Yorkshire dialect poems, tells tales and talks about the Yorkshire Dialect Society, founded in 1897. Penistone Archive and History Group (Fb), History Talks. |
| ,, ,, | Launch Evening, Penistone Arts Week - 5pm to 8pm, Generations Cafe Bar, St Mary's Street. Everyone invited. Doors open 5pm, free buffet 6pm. Meet the team behind this showcase of local artistic talent. |
| Thurs 19th to Sun 29th | Penistone Festival of Arts (aka Penistone Arts Week) - Various times and locations. See 'Penistone Arts Week' (Fb) for details of this ten-day annual event or pick up a leaflet from Penistone Co-op, Cubley Hall or Cafe Crème. |
| ,, ,, | Children's Book Trail - See 'Penistone Arts Week' (Fb) for details. |
| ,, ,, | 'Art in the Windows' - Art displays in the windows of local shops and cafes. See 'Penistone Arts Week' (Fb) for details. |
| Sun 19th | 'Brass for Heroes' - 2pm, Penistone Paramount. Tickets. With 'Champions of Brass' East Cleveland Brass and soloists from Black Dyke Mills Band. Also Kevin grunhill on the mighty Compton Cinema Organ. Penistone Paramount (Fb). |
| Fri 20th | 'Stand up for Suicide' (Comedy night) - 7.15pm for 8pm, Broad Close Farm, Cone Lane, Silkstone Common, S75 4LY. Tickets £20, Comedy night on behalf of Suicide Sucks charity. Raffle and bar. |
| Sat 21st | Lenten Breakfast - 9.30am, St Mary's RC Church, Talbot Road. Continental breakfast followed at 10am by a visiting speaker and discussion. Churches Together speaker: Rev Frances Young, former Edward Cadbury Professor in Theology, Birmingham Methodist Minister and Author. . |
| ,, ,, | Screen-writing Workshop (14 to 18 yr olds) - 9am to noon, PGS, Huddersfield Road. £20, book a place via QR code on the Facbook ad or call Liam on 07872 951 289. Plan and write a teen drama in the Hollyoaks style. Learn industry-standard techniques. Tuition by Emily Gascoyne, TV writer and producer. See John Joiner or Community Action Penistone on Facebook for details. Proceeds to PCFC girls and others. |
| ,, ,, | From Calder to Colne (Circular Walk) - Meet 10am outside Huddersfield Station. return from Berry Brow. See PLP Walk. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Church FC v. Campion FC (Football) - Kick off 3pm, Memorial Ground, Church View Road. Adult, £6, Under 14, £4. Northern Counties East, Premier League (NCEL) home match on the all-weather, 3G pitch. Good off-road parking, club house with beers. PCFC (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | 25th Annual Celebrity Concert - 7.15pm, Penistone Paramount. Tickets, on Door: Stalls £10, Circle £12, or online with a small fee. Millhouse Green MVC with their guests the Old Silkstone Band. Paramount (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | The Deborah Bonham Band - Evening, Barn, Cubley Hall, Mortimer Road, S36 9DF. Cubley Hall (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | OK TC (Band?) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. NB: A change of act. Evening entertainment at the Legion. RBL (Fb). |
| Mon 22nd | PTC Ordinary Meeting - 7pm, Council Chamber, two doors up from the Paramount. Agenda. This is the grass-roots local council and first port-of-call for residents' concerns, to be dealt with or passed on as appropriate. Public and Press may observe and record meetings and ask questions (minuted) before the meeting starts (Openness Guide 2014  ) but may be excluded for defined purposes with reasons stated and by Resolution, in accordance with Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960. Ordinary Meetings are normally on the fourth Monday of each month except August. Decisions take immediate effect and Minutes will appear after the next Ordinary Meeting. Penistone Town Council (Fb). |
| Tues 24th | Textile Art Talk - 10.30am to noon, Weaver's Court, off Ward Street/Unwin Street, S36 6EH. Book a place (free) before 10th March, email: christine.gallaway@greatplaces.org.uk. Talk by Rachel Singleton. Part of 'Penistone Arts Week' (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Screen-writing Workshop (Adults) - 7pm to 9.30pm, Cubley Hall, Mortimer Road. £10, book a place via QR code on the Facbook ad or call Liam on 07872 951 289. Fundamentals of story-telling, as a start in TV drama, film, etc. From idea to storyline in script. Tuition by Emily Gascoyne, TV writer and producer. See John Joiner or Community Action Penistone on Facebook for details. Proceeds to PCFC girls and others. |
| Thurs 26th | 'Voices of Hope' - Doors open 7.15pm, Penistone St John's Church. Tickets £11.55, £10 on door. Art, music and inspiration with Millhouse Gn MVC. Pen Arts Wk (Fb) |
| Sat 28th | Lenten Breakfast - 9.30am, St Mary's RC Church, Talbot Road. Continental breakfast followed at 10am by a visiting speaker and discussion. Churches Together speaker: Rev Ian Wallis, Theologian, St Mark's of Broomhill, Sheffield. . |
| ,, ,, | Family Friendly Ceilidh - 7.30pm, St John's Church. Penistone Folk Ensemble with caller Chris McShane. Tickets £8, Conc. £5 from church office, Cafe Crème or Clark's Chemist. Proceeds to church roof fund. |
| ,, ,, | Sam Prowse (Singer) - 8.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. Evening entertainment at the Legion. RBL (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Candlelit Concert - Penistone Paramount. Ticket £20. Film music concert by Simply Strings. Paramount (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Clocks Go Forward One Hour - Saturday night in the UK, (actually 1pm Sunday 29th morning) for 'Daylight Saving', moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to British Summer Time (BST). As a mnemonic, think: 'Spring forward, fall backwards.' The clocks will 'fall' backwards again Sunday 27th October. Time & Date. |
April Events:
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 their events. | |||
| Please note that these events are subject to change and might end without notice. | |||
| Sunday | Cafe Church | Monthly, 2nd Sunday |
10.30am, Penistone St John's Church. Service, a brew and probably a bun. |
| 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 |
Mondays 1pm to 4pm; Tuesdays & Fridays 9am to noon, location not disclosed, possibly the IKIC Youth club opposite the top of Ward Street. 'A parent and carer panel to help support local families and to help shape BMBC family services' (who are poor communicators). For more information or to discover where it is, email Barnsley Council's 'Parent Participation Officer' hayleyperry1@barnsley.gov.uk. |
| ,, ,, | 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 Team (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | '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 Methodist 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, with 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. |
| ,, ,, | Women's Rugby | Weekly | 7.15pm, Wortley RUFC, Finkle Street Lane, Wortley, S35 7DH. Contact via Facebook or Instagram 'wortleywomen.' |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Ladies' Choir Rehearsals | Weekly | 7.30pm to 9.30pm, St Andrew's Church, High Street, Penistone (next door to Library). Singing ladies are welcomed to come along any Monday evening to rehearsals. Penistone Ladies' Choir (Fb). For more information: secretary@penistoneladieschoir.org.uk. |
| ,, ,, | Bingo | Weekly | 8pm, Lounge, Penistone Royal British Legion (Members' Club), St Mary's Street. RBL on Facebook. |
| Tuesday | Penistone Family Hub | Mon, Tues and Fri |
Tuesdays & Fridays 9am to noon, Mondays 1pm to 4pm, location not disclosed, possibly the IKIC Youth club opposite the top of Ward Street. 'A parent and carer panel to help support local families and to help shape BMBC family services' (who are poor communicators). For more information or to discover where it is, email Barnsley Council's 'Parent Participation Officer' hayleyperry1@barnsley.gov.uk. |
| ,, ,, | Pilates | Weekly | 9.10am to 9.55am, Penistone Leisure Centre. 'Tracey C's Fitness for all.' £5 for 45 minutes. Contact via Facebook. |
| ,, ,, | Stay ‘n’ Play | Weekly | 9.15am to 11.15am, Penistone Leisure Centre (old Drill Hall). £4 per child. Fun, crafts and playtime for young children. Pen L Centre. |
| ,, ,, | 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 (early 2025 prices here), 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. |
| ,, ,, | 'Knit and Natter' | Weekly | 2pm to 3.30pm, Thurlstone and Millhouse Green Methodist Church. Admission 50p (to charity). Social gathering, and it can be crochet, cross-stitch or mainly to natter. |
| ,, ,, | 'Cameo' Come and Meet |
Weekly | 2pm to 4pm, St Andrew's Methodist Church, next to Penistone Library. 'Cameo' = '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. It is 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. |
| ,, ,, | RBL Ladies' Night | Monthly, 1st Tuesday. |
7.30pm, Lounge, Penistone Royal British Legion. For lady members. RBL on Facebook. |
| Wednesday | Citizens' Advice Sessions |
1st and 3rd Weds | 9am to noon, Penistone Library, Town Hall building, no appointment needed. The Library is in the former 'Carnegie Library' Shrewsbury Road until it returns to the High Street premises later 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 Team (Fb), (BMBC funded). |
| ,, ,, | Men in Sheds | Weds & Fri | 10am, The Old Pump House, Old Waterworks Yard, Huddersfield Road, S36 7EZ. Dates not advertised. 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). |
| ,, ,, | Age UK Lunch Club | Weekly | Noon to 2pm, New Inn (White Hart), Bridge End. What was a Pensioner's Special is now the light-bite menu, open to all. 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 St John's Community Centre, Church Street. £3 (Members £2) includes tea and biscuit. Talks by guest speakers. Not August. Penistone Archive Group, Facebook. |
| ,, ,, | BIADS | Weekly | 2pm to 4pm, St John's Community Centre. A welcoming and supportive setting for people living with dementia and their carers. It has gentle exercise, creative sessions, music and singing, etc. BIADS = Barnsley Independent Alzheimer's and Dementia Support. |
| ,, ,, | Silent Disco | Weekly | 6pm to 7pm, Penistone Leisure Centre. Free weekly event but book a place via Eventbrite, limited to ten places. New in November 2025, a weekly event (aka 'Creative Lives Session') where dancers wear headphones for the music. Limited off-road parking. Sporting Penistone (Facebook). |
| ,, ,, | Thurgoland Choir | Weekly | 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland. Practice night for Thurgoland Community Choir. For more info, email: thurgolandcommunitychoir@gmail.com. |
| 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, Upper Hall, Penistone Community Centre, Church Street. Home-grown local produce, jams, bread, cakes, crafts, etc., and Refreshments. Pen Country Market is a co-operative and social enterprise. New vendors welcome. Please note that the car park becomes very full so you might like to walk there if you can. |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Archives | Weekly | Morning, Neville Roebuck Room, Lower Hall, Penistone Community Centre, Church Street. Chat with the team or pick their brains on local historical knowledge. You can donate local photos, films, event videos, books etc. . 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. Meeting people helps lift the spirits of those in the home, who are probably all local. Dates not available. |
| ,, ,, | RBL Coffee Morning | Weekly | 10am to 12.30pm, Penistone Royal British Legion. All welcome. Non-members can also attend without being signed in. (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | 'Open Doors' Coffee Morning | Weekly, Thurs, Sat |
10.30am to noon, Penistone St John's Church. Catch up with a chat, a mashing of tea or coffee and bun for a small fee, Sometimes soup or bacon sandwich. Good for socialising and a 'Warm Space' in winter. Penistone Church (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | 'Dancercise' | Weekly? | 11am, Community Centre. Price not shown. To join, call 07734 706 335 (Elaine Nicholson on Facebook). New for April 2024. |
| ,, ,, | Seniors' Club | Weekly, Mon, Thurs |
Noon onwards. New Inn (nee White Hart), Bridge End. Lite-bite meals for wrinklies and 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. Supported by Penistone Area Team (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Open House | Weekly | 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Halifax Road, Thurgoland, S35 7AL. Tea, coffee, cakes and socialising. All welcome. |
| ,, ,, | '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, opposite the school. Hot meal, warm space, meet and eat, free or pay what you can, all ages. Penistone Community Church. |
| ,, ,, | Bell Ringers | Weekly | 7.30pm, Tower of St John's Church. Just stand still outside and listen to the change-ringing practice. Always a pleasure to hear Penistone church's melodious bells. Usually looking for new bell-ringer recruits. |
| Friday | Penistone Family Hub | Mon, Tues and Fri |
Tuesdays & Fridays 9am to noon, Mondays 1pm to 4pm, location not disclosed, possibly the IKIC Youth club opposite the top of Ward Street. 'A parent and carer panel to help support local families and to help shape BMBC family services' (who are poor communicators). For more information or to discover where it is, email Barnsley Council's 'Parent Participation Officer' hayleyperry1@barnsley.gov.uk. |
| ,, ,, | '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. Dates not advertised. 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. |
| ,, ,, | Coffee and Chat | 3rd Friday | 10.30am to 11.30am, St John's Community Centre, Church Street. Free event 'for unpaid carers in the area,' booking not necessary. Call 01226 288 772 (option 3) for more info. Barnsley Carers. Supported by Penistone Area Team (Fb). |
| Saturday | Saturday Market | Weekly | 8.30am to 2pm, Market Barn, Penistone. A lesser market than Thursdays but it does have Beryl's Bunnies charity stall and that is always good for tranklements and banter. Also an interesting antiques stall from High Hoyland and sometimes a cheese stall from Holmfirth Cheese Shop. 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. Free, organised, timed and open to all. Arrive early to register so they can time you. PFR members abound. Penistone Park Run. |
| ,, ,, | PLP Walks | Once or twice a Month | Trains between 9am and 10am, Penistone Railway Station. Most walks are on the Penistone Line, typically 7 to 10 miles long. See Penistone Line Partnership Calendar for details. |
| ,, ,, | Barnsley & Penistone Ramblers | Weekly | Various times and locations. Walks of about 8 to 10 miles, some reachable by public transport. Also short ones mid-week from time to time. Walks always finish at a café for refreshments. See B&P Ramblers for details. |
| ,, ,, | 'Open Doors' Coffee Morning |
Weekly, Thurs, Sat |
10am to noon, Penistone St John's Church. Catch up with a chat, a mashing of tea or coffee and bun for a small fee, Sometimes soup or bacon sandwich. Good for socialising and a 'Warm Space' in winter. Penistone Church (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | Penistone Repair Cafe |
Monthy, Last Sat |
11am to 1pm, St Andrew's church. 'Bring it along and we'll give it a look.' Residents can bring in the hope of repair: clocks, watches, jewellery, tranklements, clothes, radios, plugs, toasters, wooden articles, toys or dolls. Also help with computer updates. Volunteers will repair things. Refreshments available while you wait. For more info call Carmen 07391 860 553 or Terry 07936 071 061. Penistone Repair Cafe (Facebook) is supported by Penistone Area Team (Fb). |
| ,, ,, | '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, you might 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.
And here's a bit of fun for no better reason than it is old, funny and Yorkshire: Stanley Holloway's monologues.
Winston C Churchill: "If you’re going through hell - keep going."