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Win ÂŁ100 Cash Can you find the missing word in our tricky wordsearch puzzle?

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Bad Manners We're giving you the chance to win tickets to see Bad Manners at Sheffield Foundry.

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Cooking Corner Take a look at our brand new cookery segment, with an amazing homemade apple crumble recipe

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Shaw Carpets The family run business shows us why they're the best for Barnsley

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Jack Whitehall We have an exclusive interview with the funny man and details on his stand-up tour.

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Globe Competition Winners

• Mr & Mrs Franklin collect their tickets from Nicki one of the team members at Globe for a 5 day getaway to Folkestone.

Crossword Solution from page 5 Across: 1 Address, 5 Score, 8 Plumb, 9 Ranking, 10 Adhered, 11 Exact, 12 Doctor, 14 Edging, 18 Spume, 20 Pelican, 22 Eclipse, 23 Verso, 24 Kitty, 25 Harvest.

Down: 1 Applaud, 2 Dough, 3 Embargo, 4 Stride, 5 Since, 6 Origami, 7 Eight, 13 Couplet, 15 Deliver, 16 Gunboat, 17 Speech, 18 Speak, 19 Empty, 21 Curve.

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Welcome to the September edition Hello and welcome to our September issue.

Hasn’t the weather gone downhill now the Autumn season has appeared? Well, one thing is for you, this issue will definitely bring the sunshine to wherever you are. It’s packed full of news, local businesses and lighthearted blogs to keep you entertained for the month. From

that, we are putting our aprons on and baking a delicious apple crumble in the Cooking Corner, and even getting the cooking to football, gardening gloves on in we’ve probably ticked Pat’s Garden. So every box this issue… whether you’ve We have an exclusive rumbled up the interview with Jack courage to put the Whitehall, who comes heating on yet, or to a stage near you at the end of the year. We you’ve just about also have the chance to changed your bedding to the fleecy kind, have win a pair of tickets to a cup of tea and start see Bad Manners, the controversial band who reading your new issue of South Yorkshire’s often get up to favourite community mischief while paperzine…Enjoy! performing. Not only

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Win ÂŁ100 cash in our wordsearch competition To win all you have to do is find out which word from below is missing from the word search above. When you have worked out the missing word just email your answer with contact details to localcomps@gmail.com by 11th October 2019 at 5pm. The winner will be drawn at random from all the correct entries received.

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Crossword

CLUES ACROSS 1 To 18 Down to or 15 Down a 17 Down to (7) 5 Group of twenty (5) 8 Measure (the depth of water) (5) 9 Position in a hierarchy (7) 10 Stuck (7) 11 Precise (5) 12 Medical worker (6) 14 Moving carefully or furtively (6) 18 Froth on waves (5) 20 Waterbird with an extensible throat (7) 22 Overshadow (7) 23 Left-hand page (5) 24 Pool of money (5) 25 Process of gathering in crops (7)

DOWN 1 Praise (7) 2 Bread-making mixture (5) 3 Ban (something) officially (7) 4 Walk with long, decisive steps (6) 5 In the time after (5) 6 Art of folding paper (7) 7 VIII (Roman numerals) (5) 13 Pair of successive lines of verse (7) 15 Provide something promised (7) 16 Small ship carrying mounted weapons (7) 17 Communication using verbal language (6) 18 Say something (5) 19 Containing nothing (5) 21 Arc (5) Solution on page 3

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Duncan Owen-Elmer from Worsborough has just celebrated raised £53,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, enough to fund a Macmillan Nurse for a year.

Duncan’s volunteering journey started with Macmillan three years ago.

After experiencing the bereavement of his first wife, due to cancer, Duncan wanted to give something back to the charity and show his appreciation. Duncan said: “Macmillan Nurses supported us whilst my first wife was diagnosed with a brain tumour. During this time, the nurses were absolutely fantastic.

“They even supported us after my wife passed away.

They helped our two young daughters as well as myself and I can’t thank them enough.

“I’m doing this to help other people have the same support as we had” Duncan started collecting at supermarkets and various stores around Barnsley. He is very committed and is out in the community up to six days a week. Duncan is easily spotted, wearing his bright green curly wig!

18 months ago, Duncan started his appeal to raise £53,000 by 2020 and he’s already achieved it!

Raise a cuppa This month is a very big month for Macmillan with their annual flagship fundraising event, The World’s Biggest Coffee

Huge success for Barnsley’s very own Jolly Green Giant Morning taking place on Friday 27th September.

Anyone can take part in coffee morning, a school, workplace, community group. Everyone loves a drink, some cake and a natter!

Anyone can take part in coffee morning, like sisters, Anna Barron and Sarah Allam who have organised a coffee morning each year since 2010.

They started to hold a coffee morning in memory of Anna’s father-in-law Graham Barron who died from cancer at just 69. Their coffee morning has grown each year and have raised in total almost £13,000!

This year’s coffee morning is booked for Saturday 5th October at Higham Methodist Church.

Get involved

If you would like to host your own coffee morning, it’s not too late to register for your free fundraising pack, register or find a Macmillan coffee morning in your area using our online map: www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee Amy Hebdon is the Macmillan Fundraising Manager for Barnsley, she said: “By 2020, 1 in 2 people will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime and 1,384 people receive a cancer diagnosis each year in Barnsley.

“By 2030, the number of people living with cancer in South Yorkshire will double to 71,000, enough to fill Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium nearly twice.

“We rely on 98% on donations from the general public so without people like Duncan, Anna and Sarah we wouldn’t be here as a charity to help those who need us.”

If you would like to volunteer or fundraise for Macmillan please get in touch with Amy at barnsley@macmillan.org.uk or call 07710 307050.

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Bad Manners play Sheffield Foundry on Saturday 12th October 2019!

Bad Manners are an English Second Wave (2 Tone) ska revival band. They quickly became the novelty favourites of the fad through their bald, enormous-bodied frontman's on-stage antics, earning early exposure through their Top of The Pops TV exploits and an appearance in the live film documentary, Dance Craze.

Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the

members were together at Woodberry Down Comprehensive School near Manor House, North London. They were at their most popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s, during a period when other ska revival bands, such as Madness and The Specials and The Selecter, filled the charts.

Bad Manners spent 111 weeks in the UK Singles Chart between 1980 and 1983. After becoming popular in London, Bad Manners signed to Magnet Records in 1980 for a six figure sum, and then

became more well known.

Some of Bad Manners' more notable hits include "My Girl Lollipop", "Lip Up Fatty", "Ne Ne Na Na Na Na Nu Nu", "Lorraine", "Just A Feeling", "Walking In The Sunshine", "Can Can" and

"Special Brew".

One of the main reasons for their notoriety was their outlandish huge-tongued and shaven-headed frontman, Buster Bloodvessel. His manic exploits got them banned

from the British BBC TV chart show Top of the Pops.

The band was also banned from Italian TV after Bloodvessel mooned a concert audience, after being told that the Pope was watching on TV.

COMPETITION We are giving you the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to see Bad Manners LIVE at Sheffield Foundry in October! The lucky winner will receive two tickets to see the band live in concert.

All you need to do to enter is tell us your favourite Bad Manners song!

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Local brewery says bitter is here to stay Barnsley brewery are to brew their take on Yorkshire bitter throughout the year and they have introduced a seasonal pale ale as demand for real ale grows.

Jolly Boys’ Brewery’s Jolly Yorkshire Bitter has gone down a treat with regulars in Barnsley and Wakefield.

The brewery manager reports “sales through our brewery tap in Wakefield have been steadily increasing and since we opened the Jolly tap on the Arcade in Barnsley we have been overwhelmed by the demand for our Yorkshire Bitter”.

Around seventy-five percent of Jolly Boys’ Brewery cask sales have been blonde or pale style beers in recent years. “we

have found that bitter drinkers are very brand loyal so it is really challenging to get on a bar with a bitter when you are a relatively new brewery. Some landlords and landladies are reluctant to rotate bitters whereas they will be more innovative on the other hand pumps. That said, when the general public have got their hands on our Jolly Yorkshire Bitter they have been very complimentary. Many bitter drinkers have expressed frustration that in many pubs it is difficult to enjoy a local, hand crafted bitter. We recognise the growing demand for innovative hoppy beers, we also think it is important to produce high quality traditional ales”.

The brewery manager designs the recipes with his brother and they set out to brew a traditional Yorkshire bitter and tasted well over fifty bitters before they put pen to paper. “Our aim was to create a beer that our grandad and his work mates would have enjoyed after a day toiling underground.

We decided that 3.8% ABV was just right for a session beer. We aimed for a wellbalanced easy drinking ale and that we are pleased with the results. It has the complexities that can only be achieved through a meticulous mashing process.

It is our hope that as more customers try the bitter in our taps, free-to-trade landladies and landlords will be more confident to bring

Jolly Yorkshire Bitter to their regulars as our reputation for high-quality grows”.

Jolly Boys’ brew a core British range of ale and all of their hand-pump clips have a little joke or “jolly” in the in the background. The Jolly blonde, Jolly Collier Porter and Jolly Yorkshire Bitter are ever-present and consistent.

They have developed range more United States in style.

“We have a rotating range of more citrusy and hoppy ales. The YPA or Yorkshire Pale Ale has developed a cult following and is brewed regularly. Jolly Cascade is our citrusy blonde and most recently The Jolly Rancher is our most citrusy, hoppy and US style session

ale to date. That sold out before we brewed it and the customer feedback been very positive”.

As we chatted about beers here to stay and beers in the design stage. Hops from around to world and malted barley from Castleford. Barnsley of a bygone era, the here and now and the future. It feels uplifting to hear these Jolly Boys and their general optimism. The news from the brewery is that the Jolly Boys are very serious about beer.

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Hi everyone! I hope you all enjoyed my column last month. I love being able to have a good chat to you all about bits and bobs.

This month, I want to bring up a topic that just isn’t spoken about enough. Maybe it’s a bit taboo, maybe it just doesn’t get enough coverage, maybe it isn’t covered right? These days, kids as young as 5 have mobile phones which, to me, is terrifying! I got my first mobile phone when I started high school, for safety more than anything, but it certainly didn’t have any fancy apps or accessories like they do now.

I’m not going to lie, iPhones impress me. The apps, the camera, the way you can talk to people in 3 different places! But some apps become a trend with the kids quite quickly, with parents not knowing much about it.

One particular app I know a few of my younger family members have is TikTok, a video sharing app. It sounds innocent and fun, but this app allows you to post videos to the public, message others and send each other ‘credits’ or real money.

To me, this is absolutely horrifying.

I’m all for kids playing around with phones and making silly videos, wanting to show their friends. I’m also all up for app companies making money…I mean we all need some kind of income! But surely there are tweaks these apps can do to allow age barriers and make them safer for younger children. I’ve made a little list of some popular apps kids are loving these days below, just so you can be aware that if your younger family members have a mobile phone, they may have one or a few of these apps.

I know this is slightly different to my usual upbeat, positive column, but there’s so many things these days we have to be aware of to keep children safe. I’d rather try to help whenever I can!

I look forward to seeing you all again next time, with a hopefully more cheery column!

See you soon.

Georgina x

TikTok- Video sharing app.

Allows you to post public videos, message others and send each other ‘credit’/real money. Has inapp purchases.

Snapchat - Photograph sharing app.

Allows you to add friends and send each other pictures. Also allows your exact location to show on a map and a ‘Story’ that the public can view.

Omegle - An anonymous chat site that allows you to talk to strangers.

Also a video chat option.

Kik - A free messaging app that allows you to add people by username. You can also send pictures, videos and do live video chats.

YOLO - Send anonymous questions to others or ask others to send questions to you. You never find out who sent the messages.

Monkey - Allows you to video chat with ‘celebrities’ and make friends.

You can video chat with anybody in the world who shares your interests.

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This October the circus comes to town The CREEPY CARNIVAL takes over Rabbit Ings Country Park for one weekend only!

Organised and hosted

by Jolly Good Communities who have successfully organised 2 huge free events in 2019, this event is to fundraise so they can continue to offer community events across Barnsley. Prepare yourself for Halloween this year by joining us on the 19th & 20th of October for a chilling evening, but don't panic we have family friendly sessions available too. **This is a ticket only event, tickets available from jollygoodcommunities.org .uk Limited amount of tickets available**

Session times available on both the Saturday and Sunday: 4-7pm / 6-9pm / 8-11pm *Please note after 8pm the event gets scarier and may not be suitable for young people.

Dr Diablo's amazing sideshow - witness a dynamic show and see the pain proof man in action as he attempts death defying stunts to amaze, the circus isn't complete without our roaming entertainers including daring fire breathers, stilt walkers and amazing jugglers.

Children and Adults alike can enjoy the thrill and fun of the fair as all our rides are FREE and included in your ticket price!

RIDES INCLUDE: • Dodgems • Helter Skelter • Carousel • Big Kids Octopus • Little Octopus • Chair-o-planes big enough for everyone • Swing boats • Train Refreshments available on site. Hot food and drink, Wood Int Oil pizzas, donuts, circus bar, popcorn, candy floss, hot dogs, gruesome pick n mix and Weird Sister Bakery.

More attractions to be announced soon.

Keep following our event page Creepy Carnival and Jolly Good Communities for further information.

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Centrepoint Celebrates Inaugural King’s Cup Success Centrepoint, the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people, has operated in Barnsley since 2017, supporting homeless 16-25 year olds in the area. Each young person the charity works with receives the full suite of Centrepoint services – mental health support, healthy living, life skills training, education and employability support.

Centrepoint research shows the significant scale of youth homelessness in the UK, with over 100,000 young people approaching their council because they were homeless or at risk of homelessness; 7,000 in Yorkshire and Humberside alone.

On the 9th of August the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted the inaugural regatta The King’s Cup to raise awareness and funds for eight of Their Royal Highnesses’ patronages including Centrepoint.

Invited along to the event was former Centrepoint resident Gareth and his keyworker Stephen who met at the Barnsley services.

Gareth is a care leaver who after university found himself homeless. He is now a Centrepoint resident on floating support and is passionate about sport, he looking forward to starting a FA coaching course shortly with support

from Centrepoint’s bursary.

When Gareth was little, his mum and dad were in an abusive relationship. They split up when he was seven and they moved out of the area. Due to the trauma, Gareth’s mum was in a fragile mental state. She also had Addison’s disease as well as diabetes and she struggled to manage her condition.

This meant she would end up in hospital a lot, sometimes every week. Gareth quickly learnt how to look after himself.

Fortunately for Gareth, he had some really inspiring teachers at school that encouraged him, especially his PE teachers.

Gareth said: “They would always listen to me and check I was OK. I learned techniques to manage stress and vent my anger through sport.

That’s when I began to think about PE and sport as a career,” “In the future, I want to support young people who’ve been through similar things to what I’ve been through, and I think that having my own experience will help me relate to them.”

This was not the first time Gareth had been close to their Royal Highnesses as he had also met them when they came to Barnsley to open the Andy Norman Learning Hub

which provides vital support to young people across Barnsley.

Gareth’s keyworker Stephen understands what it’s like to be young and homeless; he lived in a hostel for 3 years from the age of 17. He now works as a supported housing officer in one of our Barnsley services.

Stephen’s own personal experience of living in hostels means he is able to empathise with the young people he works with.

Stephen said: “After fighting obstacles life threw at me, I finally undertook private therapy at the age of 23 and since then have not drank or taken drugs. I am now fully sober. and now use my dark past and proactive life skills to help benefit

the young people I work with on a day to day basis, showcasing that change is positive and can be achieved no matter how dark your past may be. I love what I do and wouldn’t change a moment in my life for the world, as it is made me who I am today.”

“The Kings Cup was an extraordinary experience, as I got to meet John Bishop! And also got to meet other celebrities such as Bear Grylls, Prince William and Kate. I also showcased what Centrepoint do on a day to day basis to all other external service providers, hoping we can all work together to better control youth homelessness as a whole within the UK.” Funds raised by the

Kings Cup will help support the more than 15,000 homeless 16-25 year olds who

Centrepoint work with to help into a job and a home each year.

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Barnsley College awarded official Digital Schoolhouse status by UK computing initiative Barnsley College is pleased to announce an innovative partnership with Digital Schoolhouse (DSH) together with Nintendo UK, which will offer primary school pupils the chance to develop their computing skills.

DSH is a not-for-profit programme delivered by the UK games industry trade body Ukie, which uses play-based learning, such as esports (electronic sports), to engage the next generation of pupils and teachers with the Computing curriculum.

The College’s Sport department shares the same vision and has invested in a state-of-the-art Esports Arena to help prepare young people for the future digital world.

In addition, as a certified Digital Schoolhouse, the College’s Esports students have the opportunity to take The sky’s the limit for students and staff at the RNN Group after the announcement of a new partnership with global technology firms Google Education and C-Learning.

RNN Group will soon benefit from unlimited cloud storage, along with seamless video communications, world leading artificial intelligence, accessibility and inclusion apps and instant access to college resources on any device from any location.

The education and training provider will be able to fully prepare its learners for the modern digital workplace after moving to the Google GSuite for Education platform.

The RNN Group provides further and higher education courses, apprenticeships and training solutions at Rotherham College, North Notts College, Dearne Valley College and the new University Centre Rotherham.

Working as part of an ‘FE Future Colleges Programme’, RNN Group academic staff will be using the latest leading technologies from

part in the pioneering Digital Schoolhouse Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Team Battle tournament on Nintendo Switch.

Kalam Neale, Sport Curriculum Leader at Barnsley College, said: “We’re really proud to have been awarded DSH status. The timing is excellent with the opening of

our arena and inception of the first-ever cohort of Esports students at Barnsley College.

“DSH status will allow us to engage with primary schools in Barnsley to develop the digital and computing skills of the next generation, whilst raising awareness and aspirations of careers in computing and the esports

industry.

“We are also extremely excited for our Esports students to experience the DSH tournament which is expected to reach 60 schools and colleges and over 6,000 pupils in the UK.” Shahneila Saeed, Director of Digital Schoolhouse, added: “We use play-based learning to ensure primary pupils are aptly equipped with the digital skills they need for their future.

Play-based learning capitalises on children’s innate nature to play.

“In addition to engaging the

next generation with computing, we aim to inspire young people to pursue a career in the creative digital sector.

“We’re delighted Nintendo UK has agreed to throw its support behind DSH. DSH has evolved enormously in just three years and this support means we can reach more pupils and teachers than ever with our transformative and inspiring programme.

“Such partnerships have helped DSH achieve national expansion and rapid growth, which is a testament to the significant commitment from schools across the country to improve their digital skills provision.”

For more information on studying Esports at Barnsley College visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/sport, call 01226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Sky’s the limit for students and staff after Google partnership announcement Google to aid cloud first teaching. The approach to our RNN Group is systems and aiming for enabling our staff ‘Google to make the most Reference of this through a College’ status, sustained recognising it as a workforce leading education development provider in the use programme so of innovative everyone can learning benefit and use technologies. these tools with RNN Group confidence.

CEO and Principal “We are thrilled Jason Austin to be working with (l-r) are Cheryl Martin, Assistant Principal, hosted the C-Learning as a RNN Group, Jamie Smith, Executive Chairman partnership launch Google Premier of C-Learning, and Jason Austin, CEO and at Dearne Valley Partner to support Principal, RNN Group at the launch event College. He said: this “We have an transformation.”

“It’s important that the ambitious vision for Executive Chairman of learning experience enables outstanding teaching and Google Premier Education work readiness, and that learning that provides a real Partner C-Learning, Jamie means providing digital skills world advantage and Smith, provided a keynote following extensive research it as a core element of this speech to RNN Group staff was clear that Google GSuite vision for today’s rapidly on the benefits of GSuite at for Education is aligned to our evolving workplace. the launch event.

“We will be adopting a ambitions.

He said: “It’s always

rewarding to collaborate with leaders in education who are committed to an inspiring digital transformation aligned to the high growth opportunities of the digital age we’re in.

“By harnessing the power of cloud technology designed for education, the RNN Group will be implementing technologies that reduce workloads, transforms teaching and learning and widens access and inclusion for learners who need a more personalised learning experience.

“This approach will enable thousands of learners to benefit from future facing technology that equips them with tools to make the most of the digitally connected world we are in. We look forward to sharing the impact of this journey with the wider sector as the RNN Group achieves their vision.”

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Cooking Corner September already! All those tasty treats from Mother Nature to tantalize our tastebuds.

Do you remember blackberry picking as a child?

Or scrumping for apples in orchards and gardens? I have fond memories as a small child, being led by my mother to the best, tastiest bramble bushes down the leafy lanes.

Then, coming home to watch her assemble those delicacies into amazing pies, crumbles and puddings.

So, September has to be Pudding Month! It’s got to be the sweetest time to bake with fresh (sometimes free) fruits.

Neighbours and friends usually have a glut of produce and will love to give or swap bags of little fruity gems. This can be a family production, with all the washing, peeling, cutting,

mixing, or even some alone time to gently ease yourself into Autumn. The whole process of picking and preparing is something to bring sunshine to your soul on those chillier days.

Nothing beats homemade dessert, especially if for the most part it’s free! So what’s your favourite? Apple pie, blackberry crumble, plum pudding? Do you add any amazing twists?

I remember as a little girl, my mother making an ‘Apple Charlotte’- sliced apples, stale bread and some kind of creamy juice- the tang of the apples and crunch of the breadcrumbs with the sweet liquid, it still makes my mouth water just imagining it!

Try this simple recipe, but jazz it up with your own unique additions and flavours.

Apple Crumble - 1.5kg of apples; Bramley or any cooking variety are best, or mix them with whatever apples you have.

- 100g of sugar; Caster or Demerera - 50g of butter; Margarine or your own choice - 100g of plain flour 1. Preheat oven to 200.c 2. Peel and core apples, chop into slices or chunks 3. Place apples in a saucepan with a little water and sugar (alternatively use fizzy lemonade or flavoured juice) 4. Rub together flour and butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add sugar and mix together.

5. Once apples begin to soften, remove from heat and place in your preferred baking dish.

6. Sprinkle over your crumble topping (muesli is a good alternative) 7. Bake for around 25-30 minutes and allow to cool.

Best eaten warm with your choice of custard, cream or ice cream. Let me know of your alternative toppings! Enjoy!

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Tarn Talk

Well done to our young uns A massive well done from everyone at Together and Local who received their GCSE and A level results at the end of August!

There were some cracking results in Barnsley for A levels – with a stunning 99.3 per cent pass rate, way higher than the national average of 97.6 per cent.

Penistone Grammar School had 100 per cent of its students achieving at least one A* to E pass and 99 per cent achieving two or

JD Sports opening soon I was walking in Tarn centre earlier this month and was over moon to see JD Sports is opening soon on Cheapside. I’ll never be short of fancy clobber when that opens its doors!

I’ve heard a couple of interesting names being dropped for the new look Tarn centre. We’re all crying out for some more clothes shops and restaurants, so hopefully we’ll find out who’s coming soon enough.

I was out in market the other week and one of the traders was telling me that new businesses are coming to Market Kitchen where

the market cafes are before the end of September.

I’ve heard that Dolly’s Desserts (used to be Ice Queenz) will be opening up along with a new coffee shop. Sounds cracking to me, I love an ice cream and a quality coffee!

I’ll be bouncing off walls! Get in my belly!

Av said it before and I’ll say it again – we might have a few problems in our Tarn centre, but it’s well on the up. I was in Donny the other day and I have to say, it’s not a patch on what we’ve got going on in Barnsley! We’ve summat to be proud of!

Row over housing plans There’s more trouble brewing over new housing plans in Tarn!

The council wants to build around 1700 new homes on green belt land near Pogmoor, Higham, Gawber and Barugh Green. Plans also include a new primary school and employment land.

The council have said they’ll talk to local residents about it and they can help shape the plans – but I’m divided whether it’s a good thing or not.

I mean, I’m wanting to move house at the minute and tha can never be

short of a good house to buy! So the more options the better.

Employment land means more jobs, which means more folk earning a living, which can’t be a bad thing!

But on flip side, it means a loss of green belt land, more roadworks and probably more congestion with more homes in the area. And if you travel around there at rush hour, you’ll know it’s not easiest place to get through!

Be interesting to see how this one plays out – we might have another Penny Pie Park on our hands!

more passes at A* to E. Barnsley College saw an increase in its pass rate, with 99.1 per cent of students achieving at least one A* to E pass.

GCSE results were cracking, too, with some great results recorded across our schools.

You’re the next generation, kids, our future relies on you! And with results like those, it’s gonna be bright!

Dancing Town a huge success Did tha get chance to get over to Dancing Town in Tarn centre last month? If tha didn’t, tha missed a reyt treat!

It was over 10 days in Mandela Gardens and at the new library.

They had all sorts, including a day of Northern Soul (tha should have seen me kicking, I nearly pulled me hamstring!) a 90s night, 80s night (which I bloody missed, I was gutted cos heard it was buzzing) and loads of west end workshops.

It even attracted star names in

George Sampson (who won Britain’s Got Talent) and our own ballet superstar Tala Lee-Turton, who made a special guest appearance.

It’s brilliant to see events like that come to Tarn. It was mostly free, got everyone from young kids to the older generation up dancing, and even got me doing a bit, and I can’t dance for toffee!

Hopefully, it will be back next year.

Best wishes to Big Mac Finally, I just wanna say best wishes to former Barnsley FC defender Angus MacDonald.

Big Mac, who now plays for Hull, has sadly been diagnosed with bowel cancer. A horrible disease.

Angus was great for Tarn – he was a real presence, gave it 100 per cent every game and had a bit of quality about him too. He’s a top fella and I wanna wish him the very best in his battle against the disease.

I’m sure football fans across Barnsley will say the same.

Good luck, lad!

Si thi next month!.....Your Tarn Talk reporter

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Transform your home for less with a new carpet from Shaw Carpets Shaw Carpets can show the big names a thing or two on choice and price

Buyers looking for the widest possible choice of carpets tend to have a default option: head to the nearest out-of-town retail park and visit a branch of one of the heavilyadvertised national chains.

There, it is assumed, they will find the biggest selection at the broadest range of prices – but that is not necessarily the case, as one long-established Yorkshire family firm can demonstrate.

Just two minutes from junction 38 of the M1, the recently-refurbished 250,000sqft warehouse of Shaw Carpets, at Darton, dwarfs many of its

competitors’ outlets and thus offers customers the priceless advantage of being able to see hundreds of rolls on display, so giving them a better idea of what they will be buying.

Furthermore, being the biggest supplier of leading brands means Shaw Carpets are able to buy cheaper and consequently sell at less than most retailers pay cost for. As a result, their fitted price is cheaper than any other supplier – guaranteed. This impressive operation is owned and personally supervised by brothers Andre and David Spencer, whose family have been in

the carpet business for approaching 60 years. To further maintain a competitive edge over their rivals, David and Andre are constantly on the look-out for new lines, regularly travelling to trade fairs to seeking out the latest trends in design, materials and carpet technology.

At the moment there are many ranges being discounted and cleared to make way for new ranges that will be coming in following the Harrogate Trade Fair this month!

Shaw Carpets are proud to supply from leading carpet manufacturers such as Associated Weavers,

Kingsmead,Thomas Witters, Abingdon, Victoria, Westex, Wilton Royle and more.

Many of these can be seen on the company’s recentlyupdated website, which is designed to showcase the tremendous range of products and services available. “Once potential customers have browsed the site and have an idea in mind, they are welcome to visit the warehouse or, alternatively, make use of our free Choose at Home service,” says David.“A member of our team will bring hundreds of carpet samples to their home and also offer a free measuring service to ensure the carpet

Visit the warehouse at any time or book a free, noobligation, home visit and quotation by calling the Shaws team on 01226 390133 or 0800 1218855 and they will arrange this for you.

Meet the Team...

Come and tickle the ivories on the Baby Grand piano on display in the showroom. The better the playing... the better the discount you will be able to coax from Music lover David!!

Ian and Paul

Alternatively, as a Motorbike fan, Andre is always happy to sharpen the deal for those that brave the weather and ride down on their machine to see us at the store....although you may have to let him swing his leg over and have a sit on your pride and joy!!

Ian is a Liverpool fan and Paul is a walk-a-holic and a Rugby League Fan.

fits perfectly and there is no wastage.

“Once they have made their purchase, our experienced fitters can also arrange to uplift and dispose of their old carpets and work around or move furniture, making the whole process as hassle-free as possible.”Andre added: “To accommodate every budget, there are excellent deals on clearance stock with up to 50 per cent off normal retail prices. There are always hundreds of room-size remnants available and fantastic offers for landlords, first time buyers and full house deals, too.”

David and Andre Spencer: Owners

Feeling Musical?

Shaw Carpets, Dearne Mills, Barnsley Road, Darton, S75 5NH. Website: www.shawcarpets.co.uk OPEN: 10am–5pm.

Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Parking: Plenty, right outside and it’s free!

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SIVLive 2019/20 Season Launch Made of Steel Made of Stars Dom Stokes, Head of SIVLive, has launched the FLYDSA Arena’s forthcoming season in spectacular fashion as South Yorkshire’s latest indie chart stars, The Sherlocks, performed an exclusive preview of their forthcoming second album Under Your Sky in the Arena's SIVLive Arena Club.

This is the third of the intimate money can’t buy exclusive gigs to take place under the “Made of Steel Made of Stars - Live from the FlyDSA Arena Sheffield” banner. With previous gigs from local singer Harry Walker from band Sundance and 2018 X Factor runner up Scarlett Lee & finalist Shan Ako. Over the summer the venue has seen a rebranding to reflect the history and heritage of the amazing acts & shows that have graced the Arena stage since the venue opened in May 1991.

Following the Made of Steel Made of Stars brand launched last year customers and artistes alike will be able to spot the many bands& shows that have graced the venue.

The relationship with resident Ice Hockey team Sheffield Steelers grows from strength to strength with the expansion of their changing and training facilities in the venue – that all those lucky enough to attend the launch got a birds eye view of during the behind the scenes tour.

September sees the Arena’s new event season launch in style with 5 ice hockey fixtures, multiplatinum superstar Ariana Grande performing The Sweetener World Tour and comedian Russell Howard’s Respite stand-up World Tour that is playing on 5 continents, in 24 countries and in 51 Cities stopping off in Sheffield for what will be his fifth appearance at the FlyDSA Arena on Saturday 28th September.

Throughout the rest of 2019 there will be a further 13 ice hockey fixtures, 7 nights of the Marvel Universe LIVE! and 9 Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Magic shows, 2 sold out Little Mix shows, concerts from Liam Gallagher and December will be a real comedy treat with 4 performances of Mrs Brown’s Boys and award-winning comedian, actor and writer Jack Whitehall’s Stood-Up Tour followed by the 25th Anniversary of the World’s best Indoor Trials riders in their only UK indoor competition. Final show of 2019 will be a real Christmas treat for all the family when David Walliams number one bestselling children’s book Grandpa’s Great Escape is brought to life for 3 performances on the 29th December.

Launching the SIVLive season at Sheffield City Hall this month are three sold out nights of Brydon, Mack and Mitchell with their brand new tour ‘Town to Town’ which kick starts a tremendous autumn of comedy with City Hall hosting one of its most impressive comedy line-ups ever with Romesh Ranganathan, Tim Minchin, Eddie Izzard, Frank Skinner and Ruby Wax all appearing.

The Sheffield International Concert Season returns for its 86th year with orchestral concerts from Flanders Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre National de Lille and the City Hall’s resident orchestra The Hallé welcome world renowned classical performers to the steel city.

Unique musical voices include chart topper James Arthur, Hozier, Beverley Knight singing the songs of Stevie Wonder, Squeeze with Sheffield favourites Heaven 17, An Evening with Will Young, James Morrison and Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra rounding up a stunning array

of performers taking to the City Hall stage.

The SIVLive season starts with a bang in Scarborough & Whitby with comedy performances from Frank Skinner, Dave Gorman and Count Arthur Strong with music from Gatecrasher Classical, Steve Harley, Sham 69 and Whitby Goth Weekend Tomorrow's Ghosts Gothic & Alternative Music Festival in November.

Dom Stokes said: - “As part of the launch last year I stated that we would innovate, excite and stay relevant and I believe SIVLive has done and continues to do that!

The FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield City Hall, The Scarborough Spa and the Whitby Pavilion continue to host some of the biggest and best events whether it is a comedy gig, international conference, ice hockey game, music festival or local community tea dance. The amazing SIV Sport venues continue to deliver some of the world’s top sporting events Our commercial services whether that be our ticketing operation, our catering provision, our hospitality options or our car parking facilities continue to provide funds for Sheffield City Trust’ award winning Health & WellBeing objectives and activities in the City of Sheffield.

In these challenging and uncertain times, my goal is to ensure we give the best possible customer experience to all our customers, whether they are front or back of house. Quite simply we want to give people a great time”.

2020 will also see the Arena moving into the third and final year of its naming rights deal with Doncaster Sheffield Airport which was last week voted by Which?

Magazine as the UKs Best Airport for the third year in a row.

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Jack Whitehall brings his laughs to Sheffield…

Award-winning comedian, actor and writer Jack Whitehall has announced his biggest UK and Ireland arena tour ever for 2019 with brand new show, JACK WHITEHALL: STOOD UP. Jack will make his third visit to Sheffield’s FlyDSA Arena on Sunday 1st December 2019!

Tickets, priced £22.40 £55.44 (including booking fee) are available online at www.flydsaarena.co.uk or via the credit card hotline on 0114 256 5656.

Following two complete sell out arena tours, Jack Whitehall Gets Around in 2014 and Jack Whitehall: At Large in 2017, which premiered on Netflix, JACK WHITEHALL: STOOD UP promises to be the most hilarious yet from one of comedy’s most electric talents. A joy to watch on stage and a comedian who is firmly on the road to becoming a global megastar, this show is not to be missed.

Jack Whitehall said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be going back out on the road. There’s no feeling like standing up on stage in front of an arena full of strangers, and still being able to hear your dad heckle you."

Most recently seen in Lasse Hallstrom's The Nutcracker And The Four Realms opposite Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman, Jack is also set to star in Disney's upcoming Jungle Cruise opposite Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, which is currently in production and will be released in 2020.

Widely celebrated for his hit show, Travels With My Father (of which Season 2 premiered on Netflix in Autumn 2018), this year he will also star in Good Omens

(Amazon) opposite Jon Hamm and Michael Sheen and Series 2 of Bounty Hunters opposite Rosie Perez for Sky (UK).

His television credits include: Decline & Fall (BBC), Fresh Meat (Channel 4), and Bad Education (BBC), Backchat, A League Of Their Own (which received a BAFTA Award in 2014 for ‘Best Comedy Entertainment Program’ and was nominated in the same category in 2013), Stand Up For The Week, and Live At The Apollo. In addition, Jack also filmed Training Days for Google in 2018, where he travelled the world to interview international football stars - the series was released in the lead up to the 2018 World Cup on his own YouTube channel.

An established presenter, Jack has hosted a number of prestigious award ceremonies and television series, becoming the youngest ever host of the Royal Variety Performance in 2015. He will host the 2019 BRIT Awards this month, following his acclaimed hosting debut of the event in 2018, and has also hosted The British Fashion Awards in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and the BAFTA Britannia Awards in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

In his live shows, Jack Whitehall likes to begin with a bang. Take the way he started the show on his last arena tour.

“I love a big entrance,” the hugely popular comedian explains. "So last time I came on stage on a horse. In the first show, it did a sh*t on stage as soon as it came on. The audience were in absolute hysterics especially as I had to clean it up before I could start the show."

“Because it was so funny, I

thought, ‘We need that to happen every night. Either we feed the horse extra before we come on or we plant a sh*t on stage.' We opted for the latter. So we planted sh*t on stage, and every night it got a huge laugh. The downside was, I also had to clean it up every night!”

You can expect similarly brilliant comic moments from Whitehall’s new show, Stood Up, which is touring the UK and Ireland this autumn – his biggest such tour ever. Justly feted for his superb work on television, the comedian is, if anything, even more at home in the live arena.

Whitehall is a dazzlingly funny stand-up. Often making himself the butt of

his jokes, he generates wave upon wave of laughter in the auditorium. But be warned, he has a really loyal following, and his shows sell-out very rapidly - with many of the original dates already sold out and additional dates added to cater to demand, so you are advised to book early. It is very easy to see why he is perhaps the best loved comedian in the country.

That is not just my opinion. Newspaper critics have been queueing up to pay tribute to Whitehall’s stand-up. The Times asserts that, “If you’re going to do arena comedy, this is how to do it”, while the Daily Telegraph declares that, “Jack Whitehall's refusal to grow up is just what we

need right now.”.

Meanwhile, the Evening Standard enthuses that Whitehall delivers what, “may well be the most spectacular arena stand-up show ever.”

You will no doubt be very pleased to hear that Whitehall is just as compelling off stage. In person, he combines wit and warmth in the most magnetic fashion, and it is a sheer delight to spend an hour in his company. It is like being treated to a command performance – to an audience of one.

Having been away from the stand-up arena for a while making hit movies and TV shows, Whitehall is very happy to be back doing what he adores above all

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else.

Most recently seen in Lasse Hallstrom's film, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, opposite Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman, alongside Rosie Perez in the second series of Sky One's Bounty Hunters (which he co-wrote), in Amazon series Good Omens with Jon Hamm, David Tennant and Michael Sheen and as the first-ever guest host of The Graham Norton Show, the comedian outlines why stand-up gives him such a buzz.

“I love the rapport you get with a live audience. “It’s great that I’ve built an audience over the years. It’s very exciting that they know me and have seen the progression of my stand-up.

They shout things out and that becomes part of the show.

“I love the thrill of standup – it’s really immediate.

It’s so exciting to be able to go on and get an instant reaction from the audience.

I also love the fact that anything can happen – it is different every single night.

You can change things on the spur of the moment.

You’re totally in control.”

Whitehall, who has also starred in such lauded TV shows as Decline & Fall, Fresh Meat, Bad Education, Backchat and A League of Their Own (which received a BAFTA Award in 2014 for Best Comedy Entertainment Programme), continues that, “It’s great making film and TV and writing scripts. But often you wait months before it goes out.

“There is something so appealing about being able to get up on stage in front of an audience and have a very authentic, instantaneous and organic experience with them. I love that element of stand-up. When you go away and do writing and acting, you miss that. You get the itch to return to stand-up. It’s a bug. I’d find it very hard ever to quit it. I’ll always come back to it. It’s my first love.”

The other terrific aspect of Whitehall’s stand-up is that he thrives on creating a show with a capital S. He is always determined to give his audience wonderful value for money.

The comedian, widely celebrated for the travelogue series, Travels With My Father, which returns to Netflix for a new series in September,

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observes that,: “Doing an arena show, you have to make it feel like it belongs in an arena. So you have to do stuff that could only happen in an arena. I really like big production values. You want put on a proper show in an arena. Musicians do it, so why shouldn’t comedians?

“If people come to arena shows, they have made an effort. They have paid money for the tickets and got a babysitter, so you want to give them a real show. I love a bit of a fanfare and throwing in a few surprises that make it feel like a big event. It’s the musical-theatre fan inside me. How close is that fan to the surface? He’s out and proud now! You have to embrace it.”

It is fair to say, however, that Whitehall’s production values do not always go according to plan. When they do go wrong, though, it simply adds to the hilarity of the evening. Remember the incontinent horse?

The stand-up, who has hosted The BRIT Awards for the last

two years, welcomes such moments of unscripted comedy. “It’s great when something unexpected happens in the moment. My stage caught fire in Leeds once, and that suddenly became the show. I have pyrotechnics on stage because I always try to make my shows like a Beyonce gig.

“But that night in Leeds the pyrotechnics went off in the wrong direction and part of the stage caught fire. The audience were laughing so hard because they thought it was part of the show. They didn’t know that something had gone seriously wrong and that I was in peril. But they were just laughing away, totally oblivious to that.”

“At first, I didn’t even realise what was going on because I had my back to the fire. Suddenly, the stage manager rushed on stage, grabbed me and dragged me off. I said, ‘What the hell is going on?’ He replied, ‘Look, the stage is on fire!’ It was all quite dramatic, but the audience really loved it.”

Whitehall, who next year will be starring opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt in Disney blockbuster movie, Jungle Cruise, proceeds to

reveal what subjects he will be addressing in Stood Up. “You’re always reflecting on what’s going on in your life.

I’ve been travelling a lot with my dad recently, so I'll be talking about going around the world with him.

“I’ll be discussing stuff about being in America, too, and how different I find that from the UK. I’ll also be talking about the sensitivity of the world at the moment and how it is very easy to cause offence and end up in trouble. Skirting that line can be very difficult.”

The stand-up also discloses that he may tackle the hottest topic in British politics at the moment: Brexit.

“I’m trying to find some fun in Brexit, but it’s quite hard. It’s like a dirty word.

The whole audience clenches up when you mention it. That’s a challenge in itself. How can you do Brexit material and make people laugh about it?”

Whitehall will, of course, also be dreaming up another grand entrance for Stood Up. “This show will definitely have some party tricks. In my first arena show, I came on stage on a Segway, and then the next time it was a horse. So God knows how I’m going to top that!”

Finally, what does Whitehall hope that audiences will take away from Stood Up? “I love to make my shows really fun and silly. On stage I like to create a lot of joy and silliness, as I think the world is a depressing enough place as it is. I hope my show will be a fun distraction. I will be trying to get people beaming as they leave the auditorium at the end of the evening.

“We are living in troubled times. Without wishing to give what I do any higher meaning, I think it’s really good to be distracted and laugh like an idiot for two hours.”

Jack Whitehall brings his tour to Sheffield this December.

Interview by James Rampton.

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What’s On Pears & Apples: The Botanical Illustrations of Elisabeth Dowle Cannon Hall Museum On now - 3 November Elisabeth Dowle is one of the world’s most respected and talented Botanical Artists.

For the very first time her beautiful watercolours of Pears & Apples will be on display in the elegant exhibition rooms at Cannon Hall Museum.

These life size plates were painted from fruits from the National Collection and were used to illustrate “The Book of Pears” by Joan Morgan and “The New Book of Apples” by Joan Morgan and Alison Richards.

Using archive photographs from the Cannon Hall Collection and a specially commissioned film the exhibition aims to make the connection with the Cannon Hall Historic pear collection, walled gardens and parkland.

Free entry.

Wheatsheaf Arms in their quest to beat arch rivals, The Cobblers Arms, from Castleford. The Cobblers Arms have been the best and most feared amateur Rugby League team for the past ten years.

Ex-pro Arthur bets his boss that he can train a bunch of deadbeats to defeat them in a local rugby sevens tournament.

He has just eight weeks to persuade, cajole and bully the reluctant, drunken layabouts of The Wheatsheaf into a team capable of beating The Cobblers Arms, something which hasn’t been done for ten years.

Will he be able to do it?

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Barnsley Markets 1982 1987 Barnsley Civic 14 September – January 2020

Barnsley Market has formed an integral part of the town’s life Tins Tins Tins! Lifting the lid for centuries. Though the market has on the Barnsley Cannister changed appearance Company and location many Experience Barnsley times one thing has On now – 5 October always remained The Barnsley Canister Company consistent; the began life in 1915 as a WW1 people. Many locals munitions factory, where will have fond women toiled at the war effort. memories of the After the war ended the traders and characters Canister Company was created, who frequented the and their main purpose was market over the years. making fancy tins for the world One of those wellmarket. known characters was It was a significant company not amateur only nationally but globally, photographer Harry exporting their highly sought Brookes. Over a after tins around the world. The period of five quality of their embossing and decades, Harry artwork was the best you could documented the get, making beautiful changing face of the decorative tins for the Co-op, market, its traders and Twinings and Hershey’s to the shoppers. His love name a few. of the market The exhibition celebrates 100 community and years of the ‘greatest tin factory interest in local history in the world’ and looks at one led Harry to take over of Barnsley’s most intriguing 1000 photographs, companies. many of which were Experience Barnsley uncovers donated to Barnsley the hidden story of how the Archives. company impacted on the lives This exhibition of working women in Barnsley displays a selection of liberating them and giving Harry’s pictures which them a new found freedom. span a six year period of 1982 – 1987.

Up n Under 17-21 September Lamproom Theatre

This classic award-winning comedy follows amateur Rugby League minnows The

North: Fashioning Identity Barnsley Civic On now – 21 December North: Fashioning Identity explores the way the North of

England is depicted, constructed and celebrated in select photographs, artworks and fashion collections. The show brings together visions of the North, unpicking themes that appear regularly in design and media. It considers truth, myth and the spaces inbetween.

Featuring over 100 photographs, alongside fashion garments and artworks, the exhibition positions documentary work dating back over eighty years next to more recent style media.

This exhibition is both about the style and cultural heritage of the North, and the ways in which the ideals of it – the clothes, the music, the smells, the houses, the men, the women, the communities – have spread and, in turn, been shaped by others through visual representations. It is about the evolution of tradition, character and identity as much as it is about photography and fashion.

Featured artists include Alasdair McLellan, Corinne Day,

• Pumpkin Wizardry

John Bulmer and Peter Mitchell, plus many others.

Pumpkin Wizadry School Cannon Hall Farm 19-31 October Come to the Cannon Hall Farm Pumpkin Festival this October and have a magical experience as the farm invites young witches and wizards to join the fun of its Wizardry School.

The Pumpkin Patch is returning to the farm once again and young witches and wizards will get to 'graduate' if they complete the challenges.

There are thousands of pumpkins available for visitors to pick - and expert carvers will be on hand to help families create the perfect spooky lantern.

The Pumpkin Festival - which runs October 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 - offers an absolutely packed themed day out.

Young witches and wizards will be given their own spell book challenge where they will have to complete the challenges in the 'Forbidden Forest' to graduate top of the class and earn a sweet treat from Professor Monocle!

There will also be regular shows with Barry the wannabe wizard and his pal, and these 15 minute performances are perfect to entertain the kids (and allow you a short break from a packed day.)

Visitors are also encouraged to wear fancy dress - and spot prizes will be offered by farm staff to those who have made a special effort.

Tickets are on sale via cannonhallfarm.co.uk

Falconry Weekend Cannon Hall Farm 5-6 October • Falconry Weekend

SMJ Falconry will be joining Cannon Hall Farm on October 5 and 6 for a weekend of falconry fun!

The Falconry Weekend will see farm visitors be able to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures.

• Elsecar Flavours Food Fest Over the weekend there will be flying displays and handling Mark Leckey, Jeremy Deller, Alice Hawkins, Paul Smith, Virgil sessions where you will be able to hold and take your own Abloh, Peter Saville, Stephen photographs of yourselves with Jones, Gareth Pugh, Nick the special guests.

Knight, Glen Luchford, Jamie All the falconry experiences will Hawkesworth, Shirley Baker,

be included in the farm admission price, so join the farm for a fun-packed day out which will include sheep and ferret racing, milking demos, meerkat sessions and tractor trailer rides.

Hairspray Lamproom Theatre 15-20 October After the Box Office smashes ‘Chicago’ and ‘Sister Act’, LS Theatre Productions are back and present The Lamproom Theatre premier of the international hit musical comedy ‘Hairspray’.

Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream; to dance her way onto national TV, and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her newfound fame to fight for integration. But can she win equality – and Link’s heart – without denting her ‘do?

Featuring the hit songs ‘Welcome to the 60’s’, ‘You Can’t Stop The Beat’, ‘The Nicest Kids In Town’ and many more, don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away. Let your hair down and book now!

Tickets available now via barnsleylamproom.ticketsolve.c om

Elsecar Flavours Food Fest Elsecar Heritage Centre 19-20 October Flavours Food Fest makes a welcome return to Elsecar Heritage Centre following its 2018 success. Packed full of foodie fun, music and live entertainment, it promises to be an action packed weekend for food lovers and families alike.

Michelin award-winning chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, will be headlining over the entire weekend. He will be holding a meet and greet with fans and cooking up a storm in lively cookery demonstrations over the two days.

Over the weekend there will be an array of live entertainment from some amazing performers, with a music stage running over the weekend showcasing a fantastic array of musicians.

Alongside family friendly entertainment, street food and drinks traders, and an abundance of local producers, it promises to be a great weekend.

Saturday 19 Oct 10am - 6pm and Sunday 20 Oct 10am - 5pm Tickets £5 per person.

Booking essential through Eventbrite.

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Friendly, reliable hair and beauty I’m Zoe, a level 3 mobile hairdresser and beautician for in and around the Barnsley area. I have over 13 years experience and have a passion for the hair and beauty industry. I thrive to make my clients feel confident about themselves.

Whether it’s a pin-up for a special occasion, a complete restyle for a ‘pick me up’, wedding preparations or a routine appointment, it’s here for you!

The benefits of having a mobile hairdresser like me are endless. It is ideal for people with childcare issues, healthcare

appointments or a busy schedule, as you have more choice with availability and you can pick a time convenient to you. It also singles out the travel to a salon and the waiting time before your appointment. It is a lot cheaper than salon prices and is perfect for elderly clients who struggle with transport, or people who suffer with mental health problems that struggle with nerves or are uncomfortable in busy surroundings.

This is my lovely client Kay, who is a busy mum of twins. Kay says; “I have Zoe come to do my hair as

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around. It is impossible for me to get into a salon and finding childcare isn’t always easy. It is nice for Zoe to come and sort my hair out and have a chat and a giggle. We can have cups of tea and she will even cut my daughter’s

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Pat’s Garden September brings the gardener a multitude of jobs! Where to start?

My garden has seen some dramatic changes over the last few weeks (so have my aching muscles!). August saw old fencing being replaced- such big spiders!

Digging out long-lived bushes that had grown far beyond the size they should have (hence the aching muscles) and preparing ground for my collection of gathered and given seeds.

The weather has confused some of my plants and trees too! My lovely purple magnolia which was covered with large blooms in Spring, has presented me with another show! Now, let’s talk weeds… However fast I dig them up, they reappear within days. Whatever dandelions are made of, I need some of their stamina!

The roses have been resplendent this year, deadheading definitely keeps them strong and gives them the opportunity to show more of their blooms and

fragrances. One of my favourite flowers, I must admit, is the poppy. From the simple red with black centre and the emotions it provokes, to the big blousy flowers of the tall pinky purple pompoms, not forgetting the bright and cheerful Californian poppies of orange and yellow. My daughter gifted me some new ones this year- oriental poppy- the most brilliant sunshine orange I have ever seen!

Aquiligea is another favourite in my garden. The subtle blues and pinks (even a white and yellow one sprung up!) give a gentle feeling in the borders. One plant that surpassed itself this year was our Canterbury Bell. After being moved to a new position, it absolutely blossomed, giving a long lasting show of delicate blue flowers on tall stems.

Clearing some space in the garden has also allowed some freebies to grow, bless those little birds fertilizing the garden! A majestic show

of tiny Snapdragons sprang up amongst my roses. My little feathery friends also left a seed that has grown into a large plant that I’m not quite sure what it is yet!

When I find out I will let you know…

As you can probably guess, my garden is not a show garden. It’s seen many changes over the years, from an overgrown sea of grass with ditches and bumps, to child friendly plants and lawn that didn’t mind the odd football bouncing off it! To finding shady places for grandbabies to roam, and ‘rough’ bits to dig for treasures and plant their own seeds.

And now a place for all the family to sit, relax, unwind and discuss the benefits and problem areas together. Some things

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never change thoughcounting spots on ladybirds, chasing grasshoppers (even my thirty something year old daughter does with relish) and of course watching for the first House Martin or Robin of the season.

Be it large or small, our gardens are an extension of our

family, from seed to sprout, leaves to stems and buds to blooms; we watch the grow and flourish.

Let me know your favourites, we can swap tips and new ideas. Enjoy your garden…I know I love mine.

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Yorkshire Psychotherapy A recent study by the Mental Health Foundation, Surviving or Thriving? The state of the UK’s mental health, on the mental wellbeing of Briton’s, found that 65% of the sample population have experienced mental health problems.

More than a quarter (26%) have had a panic attack and 42% said they have had depression.

Personally, I think that this is only the tip of the iceberg.

Ok, I’m going to say it…life is tough. It never runs smoothly.

We all suffer losses, difficult changes, traumas and are often very negative about ourselves. No wonder most of us struggle at times. I meet lots of people in the course of my work. The majority of people who walk through my door feel lost, ashamed that they are struggling and have had to access professional help. This is where the nation’s problems lie. If we could embrace mental health

as something that affects us all, then maybe the stigma surrounding it would reduce.

Maybe then, people would feel more confident in saying “I need help”, early on, before they sink into depression or struggle with anxiety symptoms.

I have worked in the mental health field since 1994 (I can’t believe it’s that long!) and, I hope, have helped lots of people along the way. Over the years, I have had my own battles to face; traumas, relationship breakups, traumatic bereavements, work stressors and ultimately,

episodes of depression and anxiety. I have had therapy, to help me deal with these things, which has made me stronger, more empathetic to others difficulties and shaped who I am as a person and a therapist. I don’t know about you, but I can honestly say that I don’t see mental health difficulties as a sign of weakness at all. I see them as a sign of strength in a person.

I like to think I’m a stronger person because of what I’ve been through and I hope, if you’re reading this, that you’ll recognise your own strength too.

If you are aged 16 years or older and are registered with a GP in the Wakefield District you can access services by contacting us directly.

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Kevin Miller - looking back to his debut... 20 years ago!

Remarkably more than two decades have passed since goalkeeper Kevin Miller joined Barnsley Football Club.

It was August 1999 when the club embarked upon their Nationwide League Division One season - now the Sky Bet Championship in Miller’s debut season, having been recruited by Dave ‘Harry’ Bassett.

“Being told it’s 20 years, it doesn’t seem that long, to be honest,” the former goalkeeper told Together & Local.

“I remember speaking to the Chairman, the stadium was lovely and I had friends up there. I knew a lad called Jon Brown who was from Barnsley, we were together as kids at Exeter. I’d played there for Watford too so I knew a bit about the town.

To be honest, I just wanted to play football and it felt right.”

It was 10 years prior to his arrival in South Yorkshire that Miller turned professional with Exeter City, closer to his hometown of Falmouth, Cornwall, than this northern mining town.

"I’ll be honest, I never had a problem with any of the Barnsley fans,” he said.

"There were times when they would be frustrated but I never had a problem with that. Nobody goes into work deliberately to make mistakes. They pay their money and they’re entitled to their opinion. I’m sure there are people who thought I was rubbish, some who thought I was okay and some thought I was great.

But I found the Yorkshire folk and Barnsley people really friendly and because I knew people from there anyway, I was always introduced to people.

“I put Barnsley Football Club in the same bracket as Watford with how it was run,

the staff were great and there was nobody ‘above’ anybody else.”

One such Barnsley man the epitome of the town - was Norman ‘Rimmo’ Rimmington.

The ex-player, coach, physio and kitman worked in the laundry room when Miller arrived, and he certainly wouldn’t hold back on any criticism!

“Rimmo was just as blunt as they come,” laughed Miller. “You’d go in on a Saturday and have a chat with him in the washroom.

Being an ex-goalkeeper he always had extra time for me. Then you’d come in on the Monday and he’d say ‘You were rubbish at the weekend, weren’t you?’.

That was how he was and, luckily, I could accept that.

Rimmo was as good as gold.

All the lads loved him.

“He’d done so well for the football club. He’d been there for 50 odd years at the time and done every job there. That doesn’t happen at most clubs. It was always a family-run club and, to be fair, you wouldn’t want a clout off him because he had hands like I’d never seen!”

Thankfully, there weren’t too many ‘rubbish’ games for Kevin in his debut season as he helped the club reach the Play-Off Final at Wembley in May 2000.

Despite ending in a disappointing defeat to Ipswich Town, Miller stressed it’s important to remember the style of football and journey that got the team there in the first place.

“We were so free-flowing, we conceded a few and our goals against wasn’t great but our philosophy was we’d

score more than the opposition. It made for entertaining football.

My first game there we won 6-0 against Portsmouth and then a few days later we got thumped 6-1 by Ipswich!

“David Tuttle said to the gaffer, “I always have a stinker here” and he said “If you’d have told me that before, I wouldn’t have played you!” But Harry always put things to bed and told us we were rubbish then we moved on. If we conceded two we’d try and score three or four, that’s the way we played. We had loads of goals in the team with Craig Hignett, Darren Barnard, Bruce Dyer, Neil Shipperley, Mike Sheron and Robin van der Laan chipping in.

“I remember going to Fulham after drawing with them at home 0-0, but they battered us away on TV. They were a great side with Louis Saha up top and Luis Boa Morte in the side.

It was a great side

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to play in and Harry never had a go at us for being too adventurous.

Hey always protected his players and wanted us to express ourselves.

We had Geoff Thomas, Steve Chettle and ‘Morgs’ (Chris Morgan), so we had some good experience in there too.

“We tried to play attractive football and I think we did. There definitely weren’t many nil-nil draws!”

The season after Wembley may not have been as memorable for Barnsley fans as they finished in mid-table, but Miller collected the club’s ‘Player of the Year’ trophy which he still treasures to this day from a career he is also incredibly proud. By the end of his time in South Yorkshire, Miller had racked up 133 appearances in three years.

“I’ve quite a good memory looking back at that achievement, but I can’t remember what I did last week!” he continued. “I have fond memories of my career and I got two awards out of my three seasons at Watford as well. It doesn’t mean the team has struggled if the ‘keeper has won the player of the year.

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personal awards. I’d rather play well every week. I worked hard, trained my socks off and was always the first one out and last one in. I had to because I wasn’t a naturally gifted goalkeeper as I didn’t play in goal until I was 16.

“I’ve worked hard, appreciated what I’d had because kids dream of doing what I did. Also, coming from Cornwall, for me there isn’t many Cornish footballers. My dad kept me grounded, he was a real stickler for that. I wouldn’t have thought when I signed my first terms at 18 that I would have another 18 years in the professional game.”

These days he’s still putting his safe hands to good use as a Prison Custody Officer; where handling (people rather than a football) is a big part of his day-to-day role.

“I only stopped playing at a decent level four years ago or so,” he continued. “I saw this job come up and it said you had to be calm under pressure, have good people skills and I thought ‘I’m quite interested in that’, so after a fiveweek training programme started in June.

“I deal with all sorts of situations so it’s really interesting.”

It’s not too late to turn your hobby into a career Do you wish you could turn your love for art, gaming or music into a career? Are you thinking of returning to education, hoping to climb the career ladder or enter teaching? There’s still time to join Barnsley College Higher Education (HE) and start your university level study this September.

The College offers a range of courses in the creative industries and degree level study in Fine Art, Games Design and Popular Music.

Within the Barnsley College Church Street campus the creative facilities include personal art studio space for each student, ceramics, woodwork and printmaking workshops, Mac suites equipped with industry standard game and music software and recording studios that can be used for students’ coursework as well as personal music ventures.

Students are also able to use the facilities available across the whole of the College,

including a 180-seat theatre venue, broadcasting radio station and industry standard film and TV and music recording and editing studios.

Evan Wood, Curriculum Leader for Creative Industries, said: “At Barnsley College, HE students have more independence and creativity with their study and can gear their learning to suit their personal skills and interests whilst preparing them for a career in the creative industry or progression onto higher level academic study or training.

“Barnsley College is perfect for anyone considering the alternative to a big city degree, we offer high level industry and academic standard staff, resources and facilities, but with the low cost and personal support of a smaller campus. Study can be full or part-time giving students the opportunity to fulfill their timetabled hours alongside any work or childcare commitments they

For more information on studying a Higher Education course at Barnsley College contact the Information Team on 01226 216 123, emailinfo@barnsley.ac.uk or visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation may have, this makes it a great opportunity for local people who have had a break from education to jump back in!”

BA (Hons) Popular Music student Craig O’Connor added: “I wanted to get into

teaching and had heard good things about Barnsley College Higher Education. I’ve always been into music and so knew that was the right route for me. I kept putting off coming back to education as I was

worried about being older than everyone but you really shouldn’t let this hold you back as it doesn’t make a difference to the learning, teaching and opportunities you get.”

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