Barnsley Museum fund conservation of 17th century tapestry
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust secured funding of £10,000 to help conserve the stunning 17th Century Tapestry, 'The Judgement of Paris’, from the Cannon Hall collection. The 17th Century Tapestry illustrates a story from Greek Mythology, and the artwork itself...
Intergenerational dementia choir holds final performance at the Crucible theatre
The crucible theatre will host the final performance of the ‘Friends of the Seven Hills’ intergenerational dementia friendly choir this afternoon. After a successful 10 weeks of practise, at 1.30pm this afternoon the choir will perform for one last time in front of an...
Bonfire Night: Emergency services make safety plea after 96 incidents reported last year
South Yorkshire Police and Fire Services urge people to be 'fire safe' on Bonfire Night, after over 150 incidents have been reported in the past two years. This plea also comes after a South Yorkshire bus operator said buses had been attacked by 'kids with fireworks,'...
New Barnsley artwork celebrates almost 400 years of flour production
A new artwork installed in Worsbrough Mill Country Park, celebrates the attraction's long history of flour production and links to the growth of wheat and grain. ‘Colour Crops’ has been created by local artists Lenny and Whale who worked with children from Worsbrough...
Barnsley to pay tribute to late community leader who brought “Diwali lights to Barnsley”
A Diwali celebration in Barnsley will pay tribute to their late community leader, who "was instrumental in bringing the Diwali lights to Barnsley." Today, Barnsley celebrates Diwali by lighting up their town centre, in an event previously organised by active community...
Sheffield Fargate Container confusion over what businesses will open there
For a second time since July, the opening date of Sheffield's Fargate Container Park has been pushed back to an undisclosed date - but do we even know which businesses will be opening there? The modern-looking container park will provide units for independent, local...
Sheffield Shorts: First-ever Sheffield Film Fund sponsors short film showcase
A variety of Sheffield-made short films were showcased in a celebratory event at the Sheffield University Drama Studio, as part of the Sensoria Festival in September. Under the name Sheffield Shorts, this part of the Sensoria music festival was a way for locals...
Sheffield Fargate container opening delayed
The opening date of Sheffield's new shipping container venue has been pushed back for a second time, according to the council. Sheffield council said plans to open the container, which is set to be a venue for local food and retail stores, on Fargate this Monday, were...
Dad ‘overwhelmed’ with support at son’s cancer treatment fundraiser
A one-off charity auction was held in Sheffield city centre for a four-year-old boy seeking cancer treatment in New York. The charity art auction, 'Art for Jude', raised over £7,000 last week for Jude Jameson, the four-year-old son of former Sheffield Wednesday, and...
Sheffield’s oldest brewery saved from closure
Sheffield’s oldest independent brewery has been saved from closure. Kelham Island Brewery announced on Thursday that their doors will be staying open, despite being forced to close back in May due to the rising fuel and utility costs. The Instagram announcement post...