- Lollipop Lady/Gent Wanted -
A permanent 'School Crossing Patrol' person is needed in term time, 8.25am to 8.55am and 3.15pm to 3.45pm for St John's School, Penistone. £12.85 to £13.05 per hour. BMBC Jobs
(this Job).
- The Millennium Patchwork - Call for information. Penistone Town Council is working on a new History Section of the PTC website, to be ready after the Town Hall building refurb.
They are looking for background to the Millennium Patchwork which had been on display in the Community Centre: 'Can anyone help out? Perhaps you have photos of the work in progress; you're one of the members who worked on it (or a relative)?'
and 'Any help with this would be greatly appreciated,
please pop in to see the Clerk at the Resource Centre or Email with any information pertaining to this matter to the Town Clerk.' Penistone Town Council (Fb).
- Volunteers Wanted (Penistone Tractor Run) - Potential volunteers are invited to a Meeting, 10am, Sun 8th Aug, Penistone Community Centre. 'Whether you can help with marshalling, parking, collecting donations, or general assistance on the day, we'd love to have you on board.'
Just come along to the meeting. The Tractor Run is 22nd Aug.
- Penistone Ladies’ Choir - Looking for a friendly and enthusiastic accompanist to join their welcoming choir. Based in Penistone, they sing a varied repertoire, perform regular concerts and community events, and enjoy making music together.
Flexible rehearsal arrangements can be discussed for the right person.
Further details can be found on the Penistone Ladies' Choir website or via email:
secretary@penistoneladieschoir.org.uk.
- Scout Dyke (or Dike) Outdoor Centre - Campaign to re-open the outdoor pursuits camp school, see BBC News item. They have surveys to assess the support for re-opening, in categories: Local Community, Schools or Stakeholders.
Penistone and Stocksbridge MP Marie Tidball also supports the campaign to return Scout Dyke outdoor pursuits centre to active service, but Barnsley Council wants to sell it off to develop the land. Sign the Petition.
- South Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy Survey -
Nature is in crisis with species disappearing, and the changing climate accelerates the damage.
See SYLNRC Intro and Survey (takes about 15 minutes).
- Penistone Ward Alliance Volunteer Awards 2026 - Celebrate those volunteers who make Penistone a great place to live. Nominate a person or group who go(es) 'above and beyond,' such as a neighbour, young person, local group or business (Or 26-year Penistone website?). Categories: Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer, Community Group, Environmental Awards, and Outstanding Contributions to Health & Wellbeing, Sport, Arts & Culture, Older People, and Younger People. For a nomination form or more info, email penistoneteam@barnsley.gov.uk ('Penistone Team') or call Rebecca on 07741 168 811. Deadline is Friday 11th September 2026.
(Fb)
- Film Festival Sponsors Invited - For Penistone Film Festival, Fri 16th to Sun 18th October 2026. Sponsorships:
'Host a Missing Buster' - £75, for a life-sized Buster Keaton in your shop window for a month,
Community Sponsor - £250, for a logo in the Festival programme booklet,
Festival Sponsor - £500, for your logo on promotional material and social media, and,
Headline Sponsor - £1,000
plus, for a major branding presence across the event and VIP tickets.
Or Donate by Paypal today. Details from Facebook. See Penistone Film Festival or Email.
- Repairers Wanted - 'Penistone Repair Cafe' is looking for volunteer fixers at St Andrew’s Church to do their thing on the last Saturday of each month (see Regular Events) in a safe manner. Can you repair small household items? If you would like to join, please call Carmen (Penistone Area Team) on 07391 860 553.
- Helping Pensioners and People on Low Incomes -
Use 'Pension Credit' (HMG) online form to assess help with living costs, and More Money in your Pocket.
Locals can see winter support benefits at BMBC Pension Credit.
Barnsley Council has a Cost of Living help and Warm Homes (Fb).
Yorkshire Water customers might be eligible for a Social Tariff if earnings and savings fit the requirements. For 'Warm Welcome Spaces' visit the map and search for Penistone.
The nearest one shown is Denby Dale library but they might get around to updating it one day.
Carers can ask questions at BMBC's A.I. Carer Connect website for carer support solutions.
- Penistone Traders' Association - Penistone's BMBC-recognised traders' association was launched in July 2023. Local businesses, town centre shops, cafes and market traders are invited to attend monthly meetings and share ideas. See 'Love Penistone Traders Association' on Facebook or ask Karen about it in Cafe Crème.
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Visitor Information - Penistone Library and Penistone Church for local leaflets, maps and general information. 