- Urgent - Café Staff Member Wanted - Start ASAP, Café Crème, High Street, Penistone. Initially about 24 hours a week, flexible and able to cover holidays, busy times and some Saturdays. Predominantly front of house, must have coffee shop experience, be able to use an espresso machine (a proper one), have good personable skills, friendly and chatty a must, be able to do basic foods, toasties, sandwiches, paninis, etc., and maybe a love of baking but not essential. Not school hours (we close 4.30pm). Please message direct on Facebook or send details to karen@thecafecreme.co.uk. This is a permanent role so won't suit a school-leaver going back in September, but if the right candidate applies maybe the possibility of an hospitality apprenticeship. Any questions, send Karen a message.
- Bottle Tombola -
Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir (Facebook) is collecting (full) bottles for a 'Bottle Tombola' at Penistone Gala, Sunday 8th June.
A Bottle Tombola is where you
pay a small fee for a bottle
in the hope of winning something good. Most bottles will only contain water but those you have donated will have something good in them. 'The bottles can be anything - water, shampoo, alcohol, sauce, vinegar - you name it, as long as it is a bottle and will fit into a 'normal' sized bottle bag it will be very much appreciated.'
- Penistone Film Festival - Weekend 18th/19th Oct 2025. Looking for financial help and sponsors. This will be a big event with many entries: 'We’re bringing the magic of cinema to life in our community, celebrating silent films, live music, and the power of storytelling, at our historic Penistone Paramount Theatre. But we need your help to make it happen. We’re raising £1,000 to fund screenings, workshops, and immersive experiences that make the arts accessible to all. Every donation, big or small, helps us keep this historic tradition alive and your name will be credited in our program of events. Thank you for supporting independent film, local creativity, and the Penistone Film Festival.' Donate via Paypal.
- 'Penistone Family Hub' - 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 (location not disclosed).
- General Citizens' Advice - First and third Weds of the month, 9am to noon, Penistone Library, no appointment needed. Personal advice sessions for BMBC Penistone East and Penistone West residents who have problems, such as: debt, money worries, benefits, housing, employment, relationships, consumer or energy supply. Supported by Penistone Area Council (BMBC funded).
- Penistone Banking Hub - 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri (Penistone Banking Hub), Resource Centre, bottom of the Com'ty Centre car park. Customers can privately talk to bank people in a soundproof pod room. Bank reps in rotation, subject to change: Monday - Halifax; Tues - Lloyds; Weds - TBC; Thurs - HSBC and Fri - Natwest. Facilities for other banks available, as with PO, Eg. deposit or withdraw cash free of charge. Representatives from Cash Access UK on hand to explain the facilities. More details are on PTC noticeboard by the ginnel. 'Use it or lose it.'
- Help for Pensioners and People on Low Incomes -
Check 'Pension Credit' (HMG) to see if it can help with living costs (use online form to assess). See also MMIYP.
Locals can view winter support at BMBC Pension Credit to see if any benefits apply.
Barnsley Council has a Cost of Living help page.
Yorkshire Water customers might be able to apply for a Social Tarriff if their earnings and savings fit the requirements. For 'Warm Welcome Spaces' visit the map and search for Penistone.
The nearest one listed is Denby Dale library !
- Penistone Traders' Association - Penistone's BMBC-recognised traders' association started in July 2023. Local businesses such as town centre shops, cafes and market traders are invited to attend their monthly meetings. See 'Love Penistone Traders Association' on Facebook or ask Karen about it in Cafe Creme.
- Penistone Church Roof Fund -
Penistone St John's Church roof needs expensive repairs. Please support the Church Roof Appeal through the Friends of Penistone Parish Church before it caves in. Or make a bequest. There was talk of a Roof Fund Barometer re-appearing as in days of yore.
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Visitor Information - Penistone Library and Penistone Church for local leaflets, maps and general information. 