Barnsley Council North Area Team

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Barnsley Council North Area Team We work with the electoral wards of Athersley and New Lodge, Darton East, Darton West and Old Town to assist communities on behalf of Barnsley Council.

Supporting residents, community groups and Councillors, working together to improve our communities and the quality of life for people who live here. We work with the communities of Darton, Mapplewell, Staincross, Woolley Colliery, Kexborough, Barugh, Barugh Green, Redbrook, Gawber, Wilthorpe, Smithies, Pogmoor, Honeywell, Old Town, New Lodge, Athersley North, and Athersley South. The team is made up of Rosie Adams, Lee Swift and Rebecca Battye. Get in touch with us if you'd like to know more about our work, or how you could get involved in helping our community. Please bear in mind we are a small team working Mon-Fri, we will get back to you as soon as we can. Social media acceptable use policy

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🎄 Get into the festive spirit at Wilthorpe & Redbrook Community Centre's Christmas Fayre! 🎄Join the celebrations on Frid...
09/11/2026

🎄 Get into the festive spirit at Wilthorpe & Redbrook Community Centre's Christmas Fayre! 🎄

Join the celebrations on Friday 27 November, from 4pm to 7pm, and enjoy free refreshments, a variety of stalls, and a special visit from Father Christmas 🎅.

If you're interested in having a stall at the event, please contact the organisers directly using the details on the poster.

The Darton West Ward Alliance will also be attending and will switch on the community Christmas tree lights at approximately 5pm. The Ward Alliance is proud to have once again funded the Christmas tree and supported the event by providing tasty hot chocolates and a chocolate treat for the children attending.

We look forward to seeing the community come together for a festive afternoon of fun and celebration! ✨

Join the fabulous volunteers at Darton Community Volunteer Library this week and take advantage of this great community ...
09/11/2026

Join the fabulous volunteers at Darton Community Volunteer Library this week and take advantage of this great community offer.

Here's your weekly reminder about our fabulous space being open to welcome our lovely guests 😊
This week we are open for books on Tuesday, 9:30am until 12:30pm and then again on Thursday 1:30pm until 4:30pm.
We also have Age UK Barnsley joining us on Thursday for their fortnightly coffee club. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and meet new people. The coffee club will be running 1.30pm until 3pm.
Please do call in and say hello 👋

Join All Saints' Church, Darton tomorrow for their autumn fayre.  Enjoy stalls, raffle and refreshments.  Event taking p...
06/11/2026

Join All Saints' Church, Darton tomorrow for their autumn fayre. Enjoy stalls, raffle and refreshments. Event taking place in the Parish Hall, 10am until 12 noon.

Today, the Caretaker Team have been in Darton West Ward. The footpath heading down from Delta Academy towards Huddersfie...
06/11/2026

Today, the Caretaker Team have been in Darton West Ward. The footpath heading down from Delta Academy towards Huddersfield Rd was looking in need of some TLC. The team cut back the area, cleared the detritus and removed any low-hanging branches 🤝🏻

Earlier this week, the Caretaker Team attended Monsal Crescent. There were some self-set shrubs that were growing though...
06/11/2026

Earlier this week, the Caretaker Team attended Monsal Crescent. There were some self-set shrubs that were growing though the fencing and into the footway.

These were removed, and now the area looks much better, we think you'll agree 🤝🏻

Details of Mapplewell's remembrance service this weekend.
06/11/2026

Details of Mapplewell's remembrance service this weekend.

🕊️ Remembrance Sunday – Mapplewell War Memorial 🕊️

FoMaS are honoured to once again contribute to this year's annual Service of Remembrance, taking place at Mapplewell War Memorial on Blacker Road on Sunday 8th November.

The service will commence at 10:45am, with Blacker Road closing from 10:30am.

🌹 Laying of the wreath

John Foster MBE DL will lay a wreath on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, paying tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed their lives in the service of our country.

❤️ Join us afterwards

As part of FoMaS's contribution, we will be providing complimentary bacon sandwiches, kindly supplied by Landons Diner. These will be available after the service at both The Wentworth Arms and Staincross Methodist Church.

We are also seeking a bugler to play the Last Post, marking the beginning of the two-minute silence.

Remembrance Sunday gives us all an opportunity to pause, reflect and remember the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our freedom, as well as those who continue to serve today. It is a time for our community to come together and ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.

We hope you will join us as we pay our respects together.

Lest we forget.

We will remember them. 🌹

Did you grow up in Athersley or New Lodge? Have you lived there a long time? Well we want you to share your memories wit...
04/11/2026

Did you grow up in Athersley or New Lodge? Have you lived there a long time? Well we want you to share your memories with us in a great new project. Details below!

Lots of events coming up for you to enjoy at Darton Darby and Joan!
03/11/2026

Lots of events coming up for you to enjoy at Darton Darby and Joan!

Make a start on that festive feeling and join Barnsley Hospice for their Christmas fair on Saturday 14 November 🎄
02/11/2026

Make a start on that festive feeling and join Barnsley Hospice for their Christmas fair on Saturday 14 November 🎄

🎄 Put the fun into fundraising at our Christmas Fair on Saturday 14 November! Between 10 am and 1 pm, we'll have loads of fun and games for the whole family, including:

🍷 W**e or Water Tombola
🧸 Teddy Bear Tombola
📦 Show Box Shuffle
🧩 Jigsaw Stall
🧵 Handmade Crafts
🦌 Rudolph Hunt
🍰 Refreshments and more!

Hope you can join us! 🧡

Address

Roundhouse Library, Laithes Crescent, Athersley
Barnsley
S713AE

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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