Penistone
A Personal View of Penistone   -    The Town that Thinks it's a Village
Welcome to a personal view of Penistone, a market town in Yorkshire and 'the Cradle of Association Football.' This is a non-commercial website for the world to explore my home town and district. I hope that you will find it interesting. JB.
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News on the Street:       ( Reload for the latest updates )
  • Drinks Licence - The former Balti House used to be licenced in 2006 but it lapsed in later years. Now, as the Kurdistan Pizza, the new proprietor has applied for a licence to sell alcoholic drinks from 11pm to 1am, for outdoor consumption. (Barnsley Chronicle). One hopes that suitable waste bins will be provided nearby if the application is approved.
  • All is Well - A rumour about the passing of Mr Cecil Hallas is somewhat exaggerated. Fortunately, he has found it all very amusing. It seems that it started circulating in the church and even led to prayers said on his behalf. Upon hearing about this, Cecil was pleased to announce that his resurrection had taken only one day instead of the usual three.
  • Sunday Opening - Cafe Creme on Penistone Hight Street is currently opening on Sunday mornings with a limited menu of such as egg sarnies, etc. It's nice, warm and friendly inside. Give them a try. Café Crème GF Kitchen.
  • Castle Lane Play Area - Proposed building development on a well-established play area but there's a whiff of something not quite right about it. A Change.org petition opposes the plans. A notice of land disposal was posted in an obscure place to avoid public scrutiny and Planning Application 2026/0002 is hard to access. A claim that 30+ neighbours were contacted for comments appears to be untrue according to anecdotal evidence and the chosen addresses were mostly further away from the site. The petitioner says that the land had been donated to BMBC solely for recreational purposes and it served that purpose for decades from when the fish and chip shop was open. Something looks wroing.
    Facebook Group 'Penistone Community Forum' has a discussion and our local MP Marie Tidball is aware of the issue. It seems that the 500+ who signed the petition are counted as a single objection. Individuals should send in their own objections, and in their own words, not copy/paste. A bad smell permeates this issue.
  • Did You Know? - A green space that has been used as a recreational area for more than ten years can be declared a 'Village Green' which would prevent any other use of it.
  • Tour de France - In May this year the international bicycle race will visit our local area (la Grande Depart) as one leg of the Ladies' Race from Manchester to Sheffield. We can expect ITV to put the adverts on as it passes through, like they did before. The Men's Race is mostly in Lancashire. Time to order the Yorkshire flags.
  • Penistone Banking Hub - To move. Currently located in the Resource Centre next to the Community Centre but, subject to contracts, Cash Access UK will open a new, purpose-built hub in June in a corner of Tesco's car park. A pre-fabricated building will house the hub and it is expected to take about three weeks to get it up and running.
  • Bad Cash Machines - The Tesco one is out of action and the Spar one cannot be trusted (scams). You can get £50 'Cashback' from the Co-op or Spar when you buy stuff or get more cash from the Banking Hub or Post Office.
  • Penistone Banking Hub - Open weekdays, 9am to 5pm, Resource Centre, Community Centre car park. A useful resource. Customers can pay or withdraw cash more privately than at a Post Office or bank and discuss banking matters in private, as follows: Monday & Tuesday - Halifax/Lloyds; Weds - TBC; Thurs - HSBC; Fri - Natwest. Halifax and Lloyds customers have the same representative, both days. Basic banking facilities are also available for other banks, as with the Post Office, and Cash Access UK staff are on hand to help. In June it will move to a new building on Tesco car park. This is a very useful local asset and we must support it. (Penistone Banking Hub) PTC.
  • The Knowledge - Penistone is a town, not village, with Sheffield S36 postcodes (our mail is not sorted in Barnsley). Penistone Paramount is (always was) the Town Hall; Hazlehead is spelt that way; Thurlstone has no 'e' in the middle. Bridge End is two words and dinner is at dinnertime. You are in God's Own County and the world envies you.
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Local Wants and Needs: (Reload this page to see the latest updates)
  • Cafe Staff Wanted - Holme Cafe, Market Street, soon to enter new shop. Looking for chefs, baristas, kitchen porters and weekend Front-of-House staff. Part time and full time positions available. Various perks to employees. Send CV and why you would like to work there, to: staff@holmecoffeehouse.co.uk.
  • Ward Alliance Funding - Grants are available for community groups in the Penistone East and Penistone West Wards for suitable projects, with more info available from penistoneteam@barnsley.gov.uk.
    It is not clear whether the stipulations are all, or separately, required but projects must:
    1. Encourage volunteer involvement,
    2. Benefit those living in the Penistone area (Penistone East and Penistone West Electoral Wards),
    3. Help address one or more of the local priorities of environment, the local economy, helping people connect better, health and wellbeing and support for young people.
    Grants up to £1,000 are also available for small-scale environmental efforts such as litter picking, tools, etc., see BMBC News for the list. Enquire via the Penistone Team email link above.
  • Green Space Campaign - Hoping to deter BMBC from allowing building on a green space on Castle Lane which has for many decades been a children's play area (above what was Winnie's chip shop). Green Space Petition.
  • Repairers Required - The newly-formed Penistone Repair Cafe is looking for volunteer fixers. The monthly repair cafe at St Andrew’s Church is on the last Saturday of each month (see Regular Events). 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 - Check 'Pension Credit' (HMG) for help with living costs (use online form to assess), More Money in your Pocket. Locals can see winter support benefits at BMBC Pension Credit. Barnsley Council has a Cost of Living help page and Warm Homes (Fb). Yorkshire Water customers might be eligible for a Social Tariff 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 was alunched in July 2023. Local businesses, such as town centre shops, cafes and market traders are invited to attend monthly meetings. See 'Love Penistone Traders Association' on Facebook or ask Karen about it in Cafe Crème.
  • Penistone Church Roof Fund - Penistone St John's Church roof urgently needs extensive repairs. Penistone St John's Church is a cherished heritage place of worship at the heart of Penistone and is urgently appealing to raise £75,000 to replace the roof, an appeal that is crucial to preserving the fabric of the building. The problem started in 2007 when thieves stole the roof lead. It was replaced by a material with a limited lifespan, which is now in a dire state. Please support the Church Roof Appeal through the Friends of Penistone Parish Church. Or make a bequest in your will. Donations can be made at the church office, Tuesdays to Fridays, 10am to 1pm, or by Bank Transfer. Please call 01226 370 006 during these times for bank details. Thank You.' (from Facebook).
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Local Information:
  • Information CentreVisitor Information - Penistone Library and Penistone Church for local leaflets, maps and general information.
  • Penistone, Peak and Pennine Tourism Group - Promoting the local economy and tourism, PPP&TG.
  • Penistone Shopping - See Penistone High Street (Visit Penistone), Love Penistone (Facebook).
  • Penistone Market Day - Busy market Thursdays, Penistone Market Barn (FaceBook). Adjacent two-hour parking.
  • Penistone Country Market - 10am to Noon, Market Day, Upper Hall, Community Centre, Church Street.
  • Penistone Historic Archives - 10am to 1pm, Market Day, Lower Hall, Community Centre, Church Street.
  • Banking Security Advice - 10am to noon, Market Day, Community Centre. Debbie from Natwest.
  • Saturday Morning Market - Market Barn. Small market with Andy's good fruit & veg. (Email Market Services).
  • Learner Zone - Monday 1pm to 3pm, IT suite, Penistone Library. A quiet space with internet for study, with support for job searches, job applications and interview skills. Also maths, English & IT assessments.
  • 'DIAL' Drop-in Advice - 10am to 1pm, Thurs, Top Office, Town Hall Building. No appointment needed.
    'DIAL' is a charity to help disabled people, part-funded by Penistone Area Council (BMBC).
  • Defibrillators - Call 999 and give the location for a code to open the box, then read the instructions inside.
    Clark's Chemist; Pen Community Centre; Penistone RBL; Julie's Cafe; Penistone Tesco; Spring Vale Garden; Spring Vale Chapel; St Aidan's Church Oxspring; Whitby and Chandler Spring Vale; Pen Leisure Centre; The Huntsman, Thurlstone; Millhouse Institute; Thurgoland Village Hall; Station Inn Silkstone Common; Ingbirchworth; Upper Denby phone box, Hoylandswaine Village Hall; Dog & Partridge, Bord Hill and Crowedge.
  • Scams - Forward all dodgy emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. For scam phone texts, open the message and hold your thumb on it. From the list, tap 'Forward' and send to 7726. They will want the scammer's phone number so write it down. Be wary of Facebook adverts and messages, especially from 'friends' who have passed away as they are often hacked. Avoid friend requests from unknowns to protect your contact details. You can search your own name to see if someone is trying to clone it. A fraudulent account would appear along with your genuine one. Report the fraudster and it will be terminated. See Take Five - Stop Fraud for spam advice.
  • Bank Fraud Hotline - Dial 159, choose your bank and quickly cancel your compromised bank cards.
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Webstuff:
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Eskia Computers, Spring Vale.
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The Navbar BST clock gizmo uses internet time. The country gizmo was added on 25th Feb 2009.
Terry Pratchett:   'In the beginning there was nothing. And the Lord said: "Let there be light" - and there was still nothing, but now you could see it.'