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December 2025

Merry Christmas!

As we wrap up 2025, we want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the community groups, volunteers and partners.

Your dedication, time, and effort have made a real difference in our communities. From supporting local projects to helping us deliver vital services, your commitment has been the driving force behind our success.

This year, together, we’ve achieved incredible milestones. We've strengthened community connections, created opportunities, and made Penistone a better place for everyone. None of this would have been possible without your hard work and passion.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to continue building on this momentum. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

A Penistone Christmas Cheer

As we look forward to Christmas, we present this special Christmas poem for you to enjoy:

In Penistone’s hills where the views are grand,

We’ve worked together with a helping hand.

From summer fun for families galore,

To benches at Howbrook and Wortley Eco Park to adore.

We’ve cheered on the Film Festival’s very first show,

And watched Greenmoor carols in the winter snow.

The Thurgoland Scarecrow Trail brought smiles so wide,

While Cawthorne’s remembrance filled hearts with pride.

We launched a Repair Café – fixing with flair,

And welcomed volunteers at fairs everywhere.

Awards for heroes who give their time,

Their kindness and spirit truly sublime.

We’ve backed BIADS outreach for those in need,

And planned for safety with school signs agreed.

From health and wellbeing to youth on the go,

Our priorities shine like the Christmas glow.

So here’s to our Volunteers committed and bright,

For making Penistone sparkle with light.

May your Christmas be merry, your New Year bring cheer,

With pride in the progress we’ve made this year!

Changes to Penistone market days

Barnsley Council's markets team has made some changes to the trading schedule for district markets include Penistone over the Christmas and New Year period. This is to ensure everyone can enjoy shopping local while accommodating the festive bank holidays. Some market days have been moved while markets have been cancelled on other days. Click the button below for all the details.

Community projects funded by Penistone Ward Alliance

The following applications were considered and agreed by Penistone Ward Alliance:

Ward Alliance open to funding applications

Funding is available for community groups in the Penistone East and Penistone West Wards to deliver projects which help address local priorities.

Projects need to:

• Encourage volunteer involvement
  Benefit those living in the Penistone area (Penistone East and Penistone West Electoral Wards)
  Help address one or more of the local priorities of environment, the local economy, helping people connect better, health and wellbeing and support for young people.

For more information contact the Penistone Area Team using the button below.

TIMEtogether community transport

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the TIMEtogether Volunteer Car Service; a new initiative supported by Penistone Area Council, to help local residents stay connected and reduce isolation.

The scheme offers a Volunteer Car Service, where friendly local drivers use their own cars to help neighbours get to appointments, shops, or social activities.

If you’d like to volunteer as a driver, full training and support are provided – it’s a rewarding way to make a real difference in your community.

Residents who need transport can join for a small annual fee and book journeys easily by phone. Whether you want to help others or need a lift yourself, this project is here for you.

For more information click the link below or call  01484 860077 between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Let’s keep Penistone moving together!

Community Environmental Support Grant

The Community Environmental Support Grant is for community groups in the Penistone East and West wards who want to deliver environmental projects or maintain green spaces in the area.

Funding can be used to pay for things that can support a group to deliver its own projects such as:

• Plants, seeds, shrubs and small trees
• Hard landscaping materials
• Small scale equipment e.g. litter pickers, hoops, high visibility vests and some other personal and protective equipment
• Small tools and equipment
• Insurance for groups
• Maintenance, servicing and repair costs of any larger existing equipment owned by a group
• Specific tailored training
• Cost of hiring specialist services* that are needed to complete a project that a group cannot do themselves

Grants are available up to £1,000.  For more information contact the Penistone Area Team using the button below.

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