by Olivia Warburton | Nov 9, 2023 | Culture, Current
A memorial commemorating the 300 Barnsley men who lost their lives on the first day of the Battle of the Somme has been reinstalled in Churchfield Peace Gardens, after it was damaged last year. The artwork ‘Light Lines’ was originally commissioned in 2016 and designed...
by Olivia Warburton | Nov 9, 2023 | Culture, Current
Established community group Friends of Hillsborough Park have announced they are disbanding after 20 years of work, as they feel they are no longer being listened to by Sheffield City Council. After an EGM held last Wednesday, the group took to Facebook to announce...
by Sunjun Hwang | Nov 6, 2023 | Culture
Cycling without Age held a free-ride event on Sunday at Western Park, Sheffield, to thank everyone for their support and successful fundraising. The group is made up of volunteer cyclists who take residents from care homes for a ride on ‘tri-bikes’ around...
by Jess Whitaker | Nov 3, 2023 | Culture, Uncategorised
As bonfire night approaches, it is important to remember that not all of the family are fans of fireworks, most notably our furry friends. Joanne McClay, 52, from Barnsley, who owns a 10 year old cat named Ziggy, says she finds this time of year particularly...
by Alfie Rycroft | Nov 3, 2023 | Culture
(Photo of Connor and his brother Jacob) As November marks National adoption month, many people across South Yorkshire have been raising awareness for adoption and the impact it can have. Connor Woodroffe, 20, from Sheffield was adopted along with his younger brother...