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Thurlstone Brass Band - Playing behind the Spread Eagle for some reason.
Penistone Charities in GeneralLocal Charities See also: www.penistone.info/organisations.php. Some societies without websites might be found on 'Voluntary Action' alphabetic list. The trend is to use only Facebook. Charitable Trust Law Community Interest Companies - CiCs |
Sports and Outdoor Activities| Penistone & District Angling Club Founded in 1964 but has had a hard time over the years. Cubley Top pond went when woods were fenced off and closed to the public. Then Cubley Bottom pond (the brewery pond) was bought and closed off. Then River Don at Oxspring, when houses were built at the bottom of Bower Hill and fishing rights were given to Oxspring parish council (good old Cllr Wade, what). No website as yet. Kevin Trickett is chairman, Email: kedu1t@aol.com |
| Penistone Church Football Club Established in 1906, PCFC continues to enjoy good support from the community. PCFC has two full-sized football pitches, of which one has floodlights and a stand. Mini soccer pitch for junior sides and floodlit 6-a-side all weather pitch and training area. There are 4 changing rooms and a fully-licensed clubhouse which holds 100 people. The club provides a centre for local people to meet, socialise and take part in sporting activities in a friendly atmosphere. Penistone Footpath Runners also meet here (see below). All the facilities, including pitches and clubhouse are available for hire. Please note that no dogs are allowed at the club under any circumstances. Address: PCFC, Memorial Ground, Church View Road, Penistone, S36 6AT. PCFC, Facebook. Tel. 01226 370 095 Penistone Football Coaching Phil Reed runs junior coaching sessions as a business at PCFC. Penistone Football Coaching, Facebook. |
| Cycle Works Yorkshire (formerly 'Penistone CIC' or 'Cycle Penistone'). This is a bicycle hire and repair centre next to Julie's cafe, accessible from the St Mary's Street roundabout. It is very near to the Trans-Pennine Trail. This Huddersfield company was incorporated 2018, Company No. 11459371. Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm (closed Wednesday); Weekends 10am to 4pm. Cycle Works Yorkshire, Facebook, The Old Goods Yard, S36 6DT. Tel. Head Office, 01484 794042, Penistone, 01226 663 553. |
| Penistone Cricket & Sports Club Down the very steep Queen's Street, off Sheffield Road, Spring Vale, S36 6HD. A club with a very long history and an important centre of Penistone's sporting tradition. New members are always welcome. Join the club by attending and asking at any home game, any meeting, function or practice session. Otherwise, just ask an existing member to enrol you. Penistone CC, Facebook |
 Penistone Footpath RunnersThis long-running (can't resist the pun) and very popular club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30pm at Penistone Church Football Club, Church View Road. They still do some runs from the 'Leisure Centre' (sports centre) and have a range of accredited races such as the annual 10km race (used to be on Show Day), Thurlstone Chase and other popular races. Never call them 'joggers' unless you want a fat lip. Their website has an interesting section on Penistone history. In 2021, they are now supporting 'Couch to 5k' which is a nine-week training scheme to get non-runners off their bottoms and up to speed. Penistone Footpath Runners, Facebook |
| Penistone Parkrun - Meet by the Skate Park, 9am every Saturday morning. An accurately-measured 5km run on the Trans-Pennine Trail and around the Showground. Free to do but runners need to be registered if they wish to be timed. Of course, anyone can do the same but this is an organised session which makes it more of a social occasion. The run is on shared territory with walkers, horse riders, joggers, cyclists and dog walkers. Park-runners do not have any special priority over the others. Penistone Park Run, Facebook. |
| Penistone, Thurlstone and District Ploughing Association No details found but they have annual competitions in September at Bromley Farm, Wortley. They also enter the Society of Ploughmen's national competitions in October. |
| Penistone & District Riding Club From their website: 'Founded in 1977 from humble beginnings, with a small group of parents getting together and organising simple events. Over the 30 years membership grew and the shows became more professional. The club now runs four open shows every year, the Spring and Summer shows, held at Penistone Recreation Ground having five rings and running Ridden, Inhand, Working Hunter and Show Jumping classes.' Penistone Riding Club - Forum. |
| Penistone Leisure Centre - aka 'Sporting Penistone' This is based in the old Drill Hall, Manchester Road, resurrected through strenuous local community efforts in spite of set-backs such as its fixtures and fittings being stolen. It has a wide range of activities for all ages: Football, Badminton, Rugby, Volleyball, Table Tennis (aka 'whiff whaff'), Martial Arts, Roller Skating, Games, Circuits and more. Also a social function with a board games cafe. See also 'Penactive the youth club for older people' on Facebook. Penistone Leisure Centre. (Reg. Charity No. 1157786) |
| Penistone Scout Group The Penistone troop has been around for decades and has a purpose-built scout hut on Wentworth Road, Penistone, which is also the headquarters of what used to be called the Girl Guides. These days, they are all called Scouts. Penistone Scout Group. (Charity No. 514173). |
| Pennine Sailing Club The scenic Winscar reservoir is a popular area for walking and picnicking close to the hamlet of Dunford Bridge. It also has a thriving sailing club with occasional open days, when the public can have a go. After capsizing a boat I decided to not to try it again. Pennine SC |
| Penistone Agricultural Show (Penistone Agricultural Society) The first Penistone Agricultural Show was held in 1853 (as an Exhibition). This annual event is our biggest and best event of the year and is held on the second Saturday of September. Being an agricultural show, it has a wide range of livestock exhibited including the Penistone ('Whitefaced Woodlend') breed of sheep. There might also be unusual animals, such as alpacas or camels. Also such as: band performances, thespians, trade stalls, cars, children's entertainments, bar, food stalls, charities, armed forces, horse shows, and much more. Marquees contain such as, horticulture, food & drink, cakes, bee-keeping, photography, arts and crafts. Always a good day's family entertainment. Organised on-field car parking and public transport connections with Huddersfield, Sheffield and Barnsley. Penistone Show |
| Penistone Walkers (Formerly the Penistone Society) This follows on from the earlier 'Penistone and District Society' which campaigned for local improvements such as the ochre pollution of the River Don. Oxspring Councillor the late John Wade led that effort through the society. They are now a mixed group of mostly retired people who enjoy walking in the local area, to keep active and make friends in a sociable and supportive environment. Always looking for new members. Facebook. |
| Penistone Young Farmers Occasional summer dos, club bike rides, Tug o' War teams (they are strong people), Treasure Hunts, tractor runs, interesting talks from visiting speakers, harvest festivals, quiz nights, trips to factories and events at other YFCs or regional shows such as Penistone Show. Penistone Young Farmers (Facbook) |
| Spring Vale Community Garden The Garden was originally called 'Grow Penistone', as one of several projects financed by the (disbanded) Penistone and District Community Partnership and described in 'suit-speak' as: 'Creating a Sustainable Food-Growing Community within Penistone'. The community garden is located next door to the Dumpit site, down the deeply pot-holed road. This is a volunteer-run and friendly gardening group, which always invites new volunteers. It has occasional Open Days and other events, which has even included African dancers, and its products can sometimes be found on sale outside Cafe Crème, High Street. Spring Vale Online - Facebook. (Registered Charity 1159842) |
| Thurlstone Community Football Club (Thurlstone FC, Established in 2021) - This is in the Barnsley Sunday League and meets on Thurlstone Sports Ground. 'We are also looking for people to become members of Thurlstone Sports Club - no ability to play football required! This will enable us to reconstitute the club and take on the lease for the sports field.' AGM meets at the Crystal Palace. Facebook, thurlstonefc@gmail.com, for more information, call 07939 396 657. |
Social and Artistic | Hen's Teeth It started as Penistone & District Visual Arts Group but divided into two with Pennine Artists (see below) for the more commercially minded and Hen's Teeth for more charity-oriented activities. Their website says: 'Hens Teeth is a creative networking organisation working in Penistone and District. We're dedicated to raising the profile of artists and craftspeople in the area. We come together at various times in the year to share resources and ideas.' One of its popular annual events is 'Art at the Altar' in Penistone Church. Its 2009 event raised more than £2000 for the Royal Marines Benevolent Fund. Hen's Teeth |
| Pennine Artists See the entry above for how they came about. It says on their website: 'Pennine Artists are the visual arts group based in the hills of the Pennines, Yorkshire, England. We have members from the English, South Yorkshire market town of Penistone and many of the nearby villages - Silkstone & Silkstone Common, Thurgoland, Oxspring, & Thurlstone. Members include painters & potters, textile artists & felt makers, silversmiths & kiln glass artists, toy & automata makers.' Pennine Artists |
| Penistone Camera Club These guys have been around since the box brownie and are doing well. They have moved from the old Wentworth Arms venue to the Community Centre, 7.30pm Wednesdays. PCC always puts on a good exhibition at Penistone Show. Penistone Camera Club, Two Facebook groups in active use, but which one to use? Facebook1, Facebook2. |
| Penistone Embroiders' Guild Another obscure organisation in Penistone without a notable web presence but its activities come to the surface from time to time. This link is for the national organisation. Penistone Embroiderers' Guild (website gone) |
| Penistone Royal British Legion There are two organisations within Penistone Royal British Legion. The ceremonial or Services side organises Remembrance Day in Penistone and is organised by the Penistone Branch of the national RBL organisation, while the day-to-day running, Club Trips and the entertainment side comes under the Club Committee. The 'Women's Section' was organised under the national organisation and was disbanded in 2016 on their orders but it still continues on a local basis. The RBL has Lounge artistes every Saturday night, Bingo Nights, and a popular, fortnightly Quiz Night. Market Day morning coffee mornings are also popular and open to non-members. Sports such as Football and Racing can be viewed on the Games Room television sets and the Games Room has two full-sized and well-maintained Snooker Tables. www.penistonerbl.co.uk, Office Telephone: 76 6911. See also the RBL page on this website. |
| Penistone Freemasons Charitable men-only club based in the Masonic Hall, adjacent to Penistone Town Hall and Council Chamber. Admission is by invitation only. Well-regarded in the community for its charitable acts. West Yorks website has promo video to explain their activities. It says: Pengestone L. 3rd Wed (ex 7 & 8) also 3rd Sat., which might be code for 'get the drinks in'. Also a women's section. WR Province |
| Penistone Round Table Involved in activities too numerous to mention but especially the major community events, such as: Penistone Mayor's Parade, Bonfire Night, December sleigh runs and Proms in the Park (often in association with other organisations). Membership is open to men of 18 to 45 years and the annual membership fee is in the region of £100 each. The Penistone RT social life has been described as 'legendary'. Penistone RT receives contributions (Eg. Penistone Town Council, £5,000 grant in 2016) for its community events and raises money from collections and gate charges but its outlays and event costs (Hiring fees, Advertising, Public Liability Insurance, etc.) are substantial. All the money raised from these events go into a charity account for donating to good causes. Of course, there were Penistone Parades and Bonfire Nights long before these chaps took the corners off their table but the RT does a good and enthusiastic job and is much appreciated by our town. Regarding their own functions, such as dinners, nights out and national events, they are not funded from council hand-outs, etc., but are self-funded by the members. Penistone Round Table gives generously to local good causes. An RT message in February 2017 explains all: 'Last night we approved over £2,500 towards local good causes, including Hoylandswaine Bowling Pavilion repairs, Oxspring Primary playground markings, Spring Vale Community Garden, Penistone White's under-10s football, a defibrillator for Green Moor, Hoylandswaine Playgroup mats and a local animal shelter. It's great to be able to reinvest in our community. Penistone RT, (Facebook) - Contact Email. (Charity No. 1051588) 'Related Groups (see below): Penistone Ladies' Group and 'Penistone 41 Club'. |
| Penistone Youth Club - aka 'I Know I Can' Located on Penistone High Street opposite the top of Ward Street. The Youth Club opens on only two evenings a week, for two age groups. Parents can pop in around 6pm on Tuesday or Thursday to get information, Tel. 76 2800. Opens 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Tuesday evening, for ages 11, 12 years, 7pm to 9pm, Thursday evening, for ages 13 years upwards. Admission is free. Snacks and drinks are provided and all activities are free. Young people can just turn up and register but Juniors (11 - 12yrs) will need a signed parental consent. See also BMBC Targeted Youth Support Service (Facebook). |
| Penistone 41 Club This is a continuation of the Round Table (see above) for those who have grown beyond the 45-yrs age limit. Some members could be quite old, but still kicking. According to their website, they are also called the '41 Offs'. A wiki page explains that the RT age range ends at 40, but that must be old news as the national RT site now says 45. That might explain the original use of '41' in the club name. Penistone 41 Club. |
| Penistone Ladies' Circle They are separate from, but associated with, Penistone Round Table (see above) and both groups work together on Penistone's main events. Both clubs kick out their members when they reach the age of 45. Described thus: 'We are a very friendly and sociable group of around twenty young women, with an aim to have fun, make new friends and take part in community events. 'Penistone Ladies' Circle (Facebook). |
| Penistone Women's Institute This group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7.15pm, St Mary's church, Talbot Road, Penistone. Penistone WI - website not updated (Facebook) |
| Penistone Youth Club (aka 'IKIC' = 'I Know I Can' and before that 'Surf and Snack Shack') No obvious on-line presence, so no information. It has makeovers with a new and aspirational title every so often to present us with a moving target. Previous Info: Youth Internet Cafe and Youth Club - for ages 11 to 19. Cheap Admission, at 82 High Street, Penistone, S36 6BS, opposite the top of Ward Street. Open Access Youth Centre offering a wide variety of activities for young people, such as: ICT Facilities including free internet access, Art and Creativity, Variety of Sports, Skills development and meeting friends. |
| Young Children's Bicycle Training Get in touch with 'Active Barnsley' which provides safe, on-road bicycle training for young children. Call 07825 143 122 or Email: info@activebarnsley.com. |
Musical and Entertainment:| Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir These fine singists have been around for donkey's years and is still very active in our local area. Our old PGS metalwork teacher Mr Crossland ('Gosh') belonged to it in the 1960s. Bolsterstone is (possibly) named after its exposed and windy location. Bolsterstone MVC, Facebook (Charity Number 517581). |
| Cawthorne Brass Band This band has a history stretching back to 1873 and has a tradition of not taking part in contests. They do get around a bit, though. Cawthorne Brass Band |
| Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir These illustrious singists meet at Millhouse Institute every Monday evening at 7.30pm. On their earlier website, they were described as 'extremely friendly'. I would have settled for 'moderately friendly'. Anyway, they might be friendly at a more acceptable level now. They remain very active and tuneful. Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir (Facebook) Charity No. 1074224. |
| Penistone Cinema Organ Trust This group attracts large numbers of mostly elderly visitors to Penistone from all over the country, bringing useful trade to our town. With weekly Thursday 1pm concerts on the Compton organ at the Paramount. (Have a look behind the scenes in the Town Hall). Penistone CO Trust |
| Penistone Ladies' Choir This singing group is somewhat low-profile but it made it to the famous Mrs Sunderland Competition in Huddersfield - and won in their class. Well done and thanks for the link back, ladies. They are very active and their Facebook page is kept up to date. Penistone Ladies' Choir, Facebook |
| Penistone Theatre Group Always a very busy and popular thespian group with a good range of material. 'Entertaining the community since 1952'. 'The Shack' is their own HQ building on Bridge Street, usually decorated with posters. Penistone Theatre Group |
| Razzmatazz Community Youth Musical Theatre Company For youngsters 10-19 years old, this very energetic group started in 2004. Productions include: 'Whistle Down The Wind', 'Return To The Forbidden Planet', 'Fame' and 'Les Miserables (school edition)', 'The Wiz' (-ard of Oz), 'Bugsy Malone' and even 'The Little Shop of Horrors'. Weekly meetings at Spring Vale Methodist Chapel, Tues 7.15pm with fully-qualified Performing Arts instructors. Razzmatazz Adult Theatre Section - RATS Parents of the above wanted to join in the fun and an adult section was formed in 2008, open to anyone 18+ years old. Their first production was 'The Full Monty'. Still no obvious website so far. Contact for all sections: Christine Cooksey 07764 963000, ccooksey@swinton.rotherham.sch.uk |
| Thurlstone Brass Band This band is a great asset to our area and always a welcome sight and sound. My uncle Wilfred Aspinall (a railwayman) used to play a big wind instrument for them a long time ago. You can view some good pictures on their website. Looks like they might have been sponsored by Denby Dale pies. Thurlstone Brass Band (Facebook) |
 Yorkshire Association of Change RingersWell, they say that change is as good as a rest and these are certainly the guys to do it right. The name suggests 'coin counterfeiters' but they are actually a society of campanologists, and another unsung asset to our town. Campanologists? That's bell ringers to you and me. Listen to them practice every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, Sundays at 10am as a civilised 'call to prayer' and usually at posh weddings. I can never quite work out what tune they are playing ;~) They are always on the look-out for new recruits. Our fine old Penistone Church has eight mucky bells of wonderful timbre, although there were only six bells before 1924, a year when the church clock was replaced and an extra face fitted to the South side. Also, the War Memorial was built the same year. The bells have the most pleasant tone to augment any special occasion, especially a wedding. The church clock also uses the bells in a fine Westminster chime. Please take a look at the Church History page, which has a lot of interesting information on the bells, the tower and Penistone Church. YACR |
Campaigning & Conservation Groups | BMBC 'Love Where You Live' - Penistone Area Team This is an invention of Barnsley Metropolitan District Council (BMBC) to inspire people to volunteer for clean-ups, etc. The 'Penistone Team' was set up by Penistone Ward Alliance and its membership mostly local councillors. For the wider Barnsley area, see BMBC's LWYL. Contact by Email: LWYL (BMBC), 01226 773 012. For the Penistone area, see the Penistone Area Council, aka 'Penistone Team' (Fb). |
Fairtrade in Penistone A national organisation to help impoverished people in foreign lands to get a fair price for their produce. The local group is centred on St Andrew's church and gained accreditation for Penistone as a 'Fairtrade Town' in 2007. These are more or less the same people as FoE. 'Fairtrade Fortnight' is February - March each year. Fairtrade Penistone, Fairtrade Foundation |
| Friends of the Earth Penistone FoE meets 7.30pm, St Andrew's Church on the first Monday of every month. Very active locally. They hold meetings for the public to question local politicians on envirinmental matter near election timess. They were 'tipped the wink' and very involved in drawing up the questionnaire for the 'Community-Led Plan' and they helped to process its results. This became the basis for the Neighbourhood Development Plan. Penistone FoE Contact: Rachel Gibbons 76 2670. |
Penistone Ladies' Circle A friendly and sociable group of wine lovers. Sorry, that should read 'young' ladies (generally 18 to 45) having fun, making friends and taking part in community events. A spin-off from the Round Table with a monthly meeting and a monthly social. Described as: 'A cracking bunch of girls, generally wives/partners of Tablers' but membership is not restricted to PRT Wags. Activities include rounders (US = 'softball'), 'manning' the Gala stall, Bonfire Night refreshments and sometimes 'Race 4 Life'. Penistone Ladies' Circle Call Louise on 07809 147 667 |
| Penistone Traders Association - This was set up in July 2023 upon the recommendation of 'Save the High Street' via Barnsley Council. At their monthly meetings, they have members representing shops, businesses and the market. For businesses on the High/Market Street, Penistone looking for more information, visit the sleekly-titled 'Love Penistone Traders Association Member Group' on Facebook. | |
| Trans-Pennine Trail Conservation Volunteers - TPTcv This active group aims to keep the T-P Trail in good condition between Penistone and Dunford Bridge, by organising work groups on the first Sunday of each month. They do some sterling work and get mucky in all kinds of weather, and entirely for the public good. Everyone is welcome to join in. They have some tools but they ask that you dress appropriate for the work and take a packed lunch. Meeting details are on their website. T-P T Conservation Volunteers, Facebook. |
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| Volunteer in Barnsley This was a on link from 'Love Where You Live'. Presumably, volunteers would be able to choose where to work in the Borough. So it might apply also to the Penistone area. Volunteer in Barnsley |
Woodhead Tunnel A Cheshire-based campaign group in the forlorn hope of reinstating the Trans-Pennine railway through the Woodhead tunnel, which now houses National Grid cables. It all looks dormant now but their link still worked in Aug 2016: Save Woodhead Tunnel |
Community Groups| Birds Edge Community The Village Hall was completely refurbished May 2009 to offer the community of Birdsedge a social hub for the village. This group is behind the annual Gala and other local activities. Birds Edge Community. Village Hall: Birds Edge Village Hall |
Community Action Penistone - 'CAP' Aimed at those who share the same passion as former Councillor Michael Boaler in protecting green belt land and the local environment. The group is lively with discussions and local information. In fact, this is the 'go to' chatting place for the real topics which local people are concerned about. CAP Facebook Group. |
| Dunford Parish Community Association Founded in 1993 for Dunford Parish and surrounding areas, which is mostly Crow Edge. Its main asset is The Parish Community Centre at Victoria with a large hall and three acres of field. Famous for monthly Car Boot sales and it is (or was) the home of Huddersfield Model Aircraft Club. Contact via 76 2533. It is a Registered Charity, No. 1026536 |
Millhouse Green Village Community Association A long title for MGVCA and, colloquially, 'Millhouse Community Group'. A well-run and active community group for the village and centred on the Millhouse Institute (Village Hall). They also organise the annual Village Gala. They have been successful in (re-)establishing a tennis court for the village. Their Facebook page has disappeared but Twitter users might still find them: Twitter MGVCA. |
| Oxspring Parish Oxspring is a small but growing village community of just over 400 households, just a couple of miles away from Penistone on the main A629 Sheffield Road. This is an active Parish Council website with plenty to discover and encompasses the community spirit of Oxspring. Oxspring Parish |
Thurlstone Community Group A very active group who do a great job for the Thurlstone community, including Thurlstone's Annual Gala. They were also behind the new Thurlstone War Memorial (by Jim Milner), which was inaugurated in 2014, and have held public meetings about the danger of over-development or inappropriate development by house-building companies. The Facebook link appears to have changed - Thurlstone Community Group |
| Thurgoland Community A neat website with lots of local information. Thurgoland Community |
Political Parties| Conservatives This party is most strongly represented in the Barnsley Council's 'Penistone East' Ward, while 'Penistone West' has become more Liberal Party. See Miriam Cates MP, Facebook - Penistone and Stocksbridge Conservatives. See also BMBC Elections and PTC Elections, on this website. |
| Green Party Not a big political showing in Penistone as the similar-ish 'Friends of the Earth' has much better connections. Nearest: Sheffield Green Party |
| Labour See BMBC Elections and PTC Elections. There does not appear to be a Penistone Branch of the Labour Party on the Internet. See also Penistone Parliamentary Elections on this website. Labour Party homepage. |
| Liberal Democrats The Lib-Dems have increased their following in the Penistone area and now have a presence on both the local council and BMBC. Penistone and Stocksbridge Liberal Democrats and Penistone Parliamentary Elections. |
Charities, Help Groups and Miscellany:| Age UK Barnsley This group has been steadily increasing its local activities, particularly to reduce social isolation among the elderly with such as 'Men in Sheds' and Tai Chi exercise classes (supported by Penistone Ward Alliance). As we are on the outer reaches of the Barnsley borough, here has been occasional talk of setting up an 'Age UK Penistone.' The group is always open to suitable new volunteers. Age UK Barnsley, Facebook. Tel 01226 776 820. |
| Barnsley 'Heads Together' This unregistered charity raises funds for local families who have suffered serious loss or trauma. It has been particularly active raising funds in memory of Jack and David, the two children who were murdered by their father in Penistone, by arranging charitable events such as fun runs. Not to be confused with a national 'Heads Together' charity organisation which has royal patronage and supports people with mental illness. Barnsley Heads Together Charitable Trust, Facebook. Contact Emma Stead, 07941 047 999. |
| Barnsley and District U3A - Penistone U3A means 'University of the Third Age' and it is 'a UK-wide collection of 1000+ locally-run interest groups which provide opportunities for those no longer in full-time work to come together and learn for fun.' Penistone has its own section on the Barnsley site. Barns U3A - Penistone |
| Busy Bees Childcare group and part of a national organisation. They originally applied for Planning Permission to build on recreational land by the Bowling Club, which sparked a vehement protest from residents (see the PAGE protest page). Then they renovated the National School on Church Street. It had become dilapidated and little used except for sporadic Masonic meetings. They did a remarkable job of renovating the building, including demolishing the toilet block which had been built without permission on to the wall of a neighbouring business (on a Sunday when nobody was watching). Nationally, the Busy Bees are well-funded and a registered charity. Busy Bees Penistone ( Charity No. 1093664) |
| Help for Heroes A worthy national charity which gives practical support to wounded UK servicemen and their families. It is supported by national newspapers, and particularly The Sun. There does not appear to be a local branch but it is often the destination of local fund-raising. Help For Heroes |
| Marie Curie Cancer Care A national group to raise funds in the hope of enabling more terminally ill cancer patients to be cared for in their own homes, closer to their loved ones. There is a Penistone branch but does not appear to be a local website. For more information (locally), call Katie, 0114 279 3010. Marie Curie CC. |
| Maureen's Moggies The proper name is Maureen's Penistone Cat Rescue - MPCR - but I like my alliteration better and I suspect that Maureen does too. If you would like to be adopted by a feline friend, Maureen will have a moggie to suit your needs, in Penistone. Maureen's Moggies usually has a stand at various Charity Bonanzas in Penistone Community Centre. Also see Beryl's Bunnies and Guinea Pigs below, at Royston Animal Rescue. Email: enquiries@penistone-cat.co.uk Tel. 01226 761872. The old website has gone but here's an Animal Rescue contact page. |
| Penistone Gateway Club An registered local charity with a weekly social night for people with special educational needs. It provides a safe and welcoming environment with a wide and varied range of activities. The group meet at St Andrew's Church. Volunteers are always welcome. Penistone Gateway Club is on Facebook. (Registered Chairity No. 1188396) |
| Penistone Line Partnership PLP supports activities for the Huddersfield - Penistone - Sheffield railway line, the 'Penistone Line'. Notably, the upkeep of stations but also the on-train Jazz or Folk nights with Black Sheep beer (good stuff if it isn't shaken about too much). They also arrange interesting station-to-station walks and, of course, there's always a convenient pub near railway stations to top up with. To see how they started, take a look at the National Archives site. South Pennines Rail - PenLine Partnership. Their Facebook page is kept current. |
| Penistone Pre-School Established for over 30 years, registered with Ofsted and the staff are fully qualified. Sessions Mon - Fri during term time, Lunch Club four times a week, two Playgroup sessions, and a popular Parent and Baby/Toddler Group Friday afternoons. Penistone Pre-School is based at the old Drill Hall - Penistone Leisure Centre, Thurlstone Road, Penistone. Note that the website has changed. Penistone Pre-school - The message says 'This website is Frozen' (Aug 2016). Contact via their contact page, if the site thaws out. |
| Penistone Young Farmers Club This club has been around since 1944 and is "up for owt". I was impressed by their barn dances in the 1980s. Great fun and they have a surprisingly busy and varied itinerary. It's a shame I'm too old to join. They always have a very entertaining and unbeatable tug-o'-war team at Penistone Gala, seeing as they are made of girders. Facebook See also Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. |
| Royston Animal Rescue (inc. Beryl's Bunnies) A.k.a. Guinea Pig Re-home. It's not really Penistone but Beryl is a local lass involved with RAR - and I knew her mum and dad. If you would like to adopt a rabbit, guinea pig or other small furry animal, call Beryl on 01226 765884. Remember, a Beryl isn't just for Christmas. Guinea Pig Rehome |
| West Yorkshire Dog Rescue (Reg. Charity 1132348) - A new second-hand shop for Penistone, February 2017, opposite the British Legion.
The shop accepts donations of: furniture, soft furnishings, electrical goods and household items. It also invites arts and crafts for sale: 'Local crafters and artisans, are you interested in having your wares in our shop and would you be interested in doing demonstrations'. Email: Jane or call
07881 900 421. WY Dog Rescue. |
| Wortley Top Forge Working forge machinery with much steam in evidence. A living museum and well worth visiting. Look for one of their special open days, hold your breath and enter. Wortley Top Forge Contact: tedyoungwtf@gmail.com, Recorded message unless manned: 0114 288 7576. |
| Vegetarian Stuff OK, so it's not a Penistone thing but I have been a veggie for more than three decades and don't eat 'anything with a face.' And anyway - it's my website! In the 21st century, I do this because I can. It's healthy and better for the planet. 'Bah, humbug', I hear you say. But, with world food shortages, grain for animals goes a lot further when it is used as food for people. Also I think that being veggie is less primitive and elevates us above the other creatures. It gives us a clearer conscience, reduces animal distress and is a natural progression for the human race. Upwards and onwards, I sez. Some enlightened websites: Wikipedia.- Vegetarianism - Veg Web - http://vegetarian.about.com - www.vegsoc.org - Peta |
| Volunteers in Penistone This one arrived on Facebook in 2021 as a spin-off from Community Action Penistone (CAP) and is 'liked' by the Round Table people. Volunteers in Penistone (Fb) |
| Woodhead Mountain Rescue Very active group who always attend Penistone Parade and local galas. It says here: "The primary function of the Team is to provide a search and rescue service in upland mountainous areas, assist the police to search for vulnerable missing persons in lowland rural areas. The majority of the Team’s incidents have been in Derbyshire, South and West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester." They could do with a good financial boost. Woodhead MRT |
| Yorkshire Air Ambulance The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an independent charity. Based in Halifax but providing a life saving rapid response emergency service to 5 million people across Yorkshire. It is also a popular and worthy charity for our area. YAA Tel:. 0845 1206060 Fax: 01422 280123 info@yaa.org.uk. Charity No. 1084305. |
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