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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Website Updates:     ( The Events List and History Timelines are often updated )  
January 2026 February 2026
  • Tour - Placename pronunciations.
  • Miscellaneous History Timelines.
  • Events List - March events added.
  • Customs - Re-edited in places and Index added.
  • 20th C Timeline - 'The Great Snowfall of 1940.'
  • Vicars - Minor correction when Team Ministry started.
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News on the Street:       ( Reload for the latest updates )
  • Community Buses - Look Local newspaper says that bus services will continue despite financial and maintenance Issues. Even so, there will still be no buses covering Cubley in the afternoon.
  • RBL Club AGM - Sunday 1st March, 10.30am prompt, no late-comers. Open to all Penistone RBL members. The Club AGM Agenda is on the RBL noticeboard and Facebook. Nominations are now open for the Committee posts of: Club President, Vice-Chair and up to six Committee members. A President or Vice-Chair must have been a Committee member for more than a year. Others must have been Club members for six months or more. Ballots will be held from Friday 6th March to Sunday 8th and the votes will be counted and published on Monday 9th March.
  • Penistone's Saturday Market - After nearly three months of poor weather and the consequent poor turnout of Saturday Market stalls, BMBC Markets is 'pausing' Penistone's Saturday Market from 7th March and they have given the 'Beryl's Bunnies' charity stall two-weeks notice to quit. This will block the return of the usual stalls when the weather improves. On the plus side, given that nearly all of the BMBC Markets expenditure goes on administration for the four markets, there is the possibility of making a few savings in an over-staffed department.
  • Anti-social Parking - Vehicles of those attending Penistone Church FC matches have taken to churning up the nearby grassed area on Victoria Street. Clearly their convenience outweighs the amenity value of the otherwise tidy lawn.
  • PTC Ordinary Meeting - Monday 23rd February, 7pm, in the Council Chamber, two doors up from the Paramount. The Agenda confirms their nomination for Cllr Mandy Lowe-Flello to attend a Royal Garden Party on 12th May; something secretive about an asset transfer; a 'Honorary Freeperson'; a grant request from the Gala organisers for £5,000 and from the BMBC-funded Repair Cafe for £500. Also a discussion on the date and Agenda for this year's Penistone Annual Assembly. This is the grass-roots local council and first port-of-call for residents' concerns, to be dealt with or passed on as is appropriate. Public and Press may observe and record meetings and ask questions (minuted) before the meeting starts (Openness Guide 2014 PDF icon) but can be excluded for defined purposes with reasons stated and 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. Unlike Borough Councillors, Town Councillors receive no payments or allowances. Penistone Town Council (Fb).
  • Thurs 7th May Elections - Nomination Packs for those wishing to stand for May elections to serve on the Town Councilare available from Penistone Town Council's council office (Banking Hub). Nominations will be accepted (at Barnsley) from Tuesday 31st March to 4pm on Thurs 9th April. Barnsley MB Council has details (somewhere) of how to apply to stand for the Penistone Wards in the Barnsley Borough (what they call 'In Barnsley'). The Electoral Commission has Guidance Notes on standing for election. (We 'stand' but Americans 'run').
  • Penistone Festival of Arts - Thurs 19th to Sun 29th March. It's going to be a good one. Various activities and locations, see 'Penistone Arts Week' for this ten-day event or find a Festival booklet in Penistone Co-op, Library or Cafe Creme.
  • Castle Lane Play Area - It's a proposed building development on this well-established play area. There's something not right about it. The 'Notice of Land Disposal' had been posted in an obscure place to avoid public scrutiny and Planning Application 2026/0002 is hard to access. Their claim that 30+ neighbours were contacted for comments appears to be untrue given anecdotal evidence to the contrary and that the chosen addresses were mostly away from the site.
    The land had originally been donated to BMBC for recreational purposes only and it served that purpose from the days when the fish and chip shop was open. The BMBC Planning map still shows it as a playing field and that is supposed to be definitive. Facebook Group 'Penistone Community Forum' is discussing it and our local MP Marie Tidball is aware. It seems that the 500+ who have signed the Change.org petition are counted as only one objection. Individuals should send in their own objections, in their own words not copy/paste. A bad smell permeates this deal.
  • Did You Know? - A green space in use as a recreational area for more than ten years can be declared a 'Village Green' to prevent any other use of it. The BMBC Planning map shows the above plot as a playing field.
  • Penistone Banking Hub - Will move in June-July. Currently in the Resource Centre next to the Community Centre, subject to contract, Cash Access UK will open a new, purpose-built hub 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 (card scams). You can get £50 'Cashback' from the Co-op or Spar when you buy stuff or withdraw more 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 still 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)
  • 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.
  • 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). 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 launched in July 2023. Local businesses, town centre shops, cafes and market traders are invited to attend their monthly meetings and share ideas. See 'Love Penistone Traders Association' on Facebook or ask Karen about it in Cafe Crème.
  • Penistone Church Roof Fund - Penistone St John's Church still 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 and watch their 'thermometer' increase. 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.
  'Yorkshire IT Guys' on Youtube
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.'