FREE ENTRY Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum with outstanding fine and decorative art collections, set in Museums 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family. is made up of five magnificent Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT [email protected] attractions. All are 01226 772002 • www.cannon-hall.com free to enter and each has its own The Cooper Gallery is a vibrant art gallery in the heart unique identity. of Barnsley town centre. Explore galleries showcasing the beautiful collection of fine art and enjoy our exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, events and arts workshops. Cooper Gallery, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH [email protected] 01226 775678 • www.cooper-gallery.com If you want to soak up the summer So if you are looking for exceptional sunshine or perhaps dodge the summer places to discover and explore then visitors can uncover the incredible Experience Barnsley showers - there is no better place to do it Barnsley Museums are the perfect place story of Barnsley told through centuries-old artefacts, than at Barnsley Museums’ five, fabulous for you. documents, films and recordings that have been donated by free attractions. people living and working in the borough. To purchase tickets for the many Whether you are longing for hours spent events taking place, search for Barnsley Town Hall, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2TA in the great outdoors, inspiring local Museums on Eventbrite. [email protected] history, a trip out with loved ones, world class exhibitions and events or even a bit Cllr Tim Cheetham 01226 772500 • www.experience-barnsley.com of retail therapy and bite to eat, then look Cabinet Spokesperson for Place no further, as each one has something (Regeneration and Culture) An Earl’s village of iron and coal for 200 years, different to offer visitors of every age. Barnsley Council

Elsecar’s workshops now bustle with shops, studios and cafés. The long days of summer are the perfect Enjoy the steam railway and events at the Ironworks all year time to visit Cannon Hall, the stunning round. Georgian country house, Elsecar, a historic Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ village of iron and coal, Worsbrough Mill, a 17th Century water mill and country [email protected] park, Experience Barnsley and Discovery 01226 740203 • www.elsecar-heritage.com Centre, the award-winning interactive museum and Cooper Gallery, an exciting and contemporary art space. Each one has Worsbrough Mill is a 17th Century working water mill set something new and unique to offer with in 240 acres of tranquil country park, using traditional milling each visit. methods it produces a range of organic flour. It is an amazing place to visit, have fun and see history come to life. Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5LJ [email protected] 01226 774527 • www.worsbrough-mill.com Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum with outstanding fine and decorative art collections.

Cannon Hall is the perfect day out for Discover rolling parklands and all the family. beautiful gardens in which to relax, wander or hide away, it’s the perfect Enjoy the sights and sounds of the past place for a stroll. in the wonderful surroundings of the hall and its grounds. In the upper rooms of the hall is a hand-picked selection of artworks Built for the wealthy Spencer Stanhope from the De Morgan Collection. It is family, you can explore the grand rooms an unparalleled collection of work by filled with wonderful art, as well as visit the late 19th and early 20th Century below stairs and see where all the hard ceramicist William De Morgan and his work happened! artist wife Evelyn Pickering De Morgan.

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens

April - October | Tuesday - Sunday | 11am - 4pm Barnsley School Holidays | Monday - Sunday | 11am - 4pm

For School Visits, Events, Weddings, Conferences, Booked Guided Tours and Group Visits Open all year round Opening Times All day parking • £3 | 2 hours • £1 All proceeds go direct to the loving upkeep of the hall, park and gardens

Cannon Hall Park and Gardens are open all year round. Please note the Walled Garden is locked from 4pm every day and on some weekends during the winter months and for occasional events. Cracking Ceramics! Mythical Creatures Exhibitions @ Cannon Hall Saturday 29 June - Events @ Sunday 22 December Cannon Hall Pears & Apples: Seek out dragons, fairies and beasts at the Museum! New displays of weird and Picturing the Park The Botanical Illustrations of Elisabeth Dowle Wednesdays 5 June | 17 July | wonderful creatures decorating pots, Saturday 25 May - Sunday 3 November 28 August | 25 September plates and figurines will open as part of the 10am - 1pm Cracking Ceramics! project. See how many Elisabeth Dowle is one of the world’s and on seed packets. Her paintings, one dragons you can find, friendly or fierce, and Join us once a month to try your hand at most respected and talented Botanical of which was presented to the Princess look for mermaids, fairies and legends from drawing our beautiful and historic gardens Artists. For the very first time her beautiful of Wales, are in many important private around the world. Choose your favourite and grounds! Led by local artist, Louise, watercolours of Pears & Apples will be on collections and institutions, and her “Ribston from the displays, take our family trail around the sessions are a wonderful opportunity display in the elegant exhibition rooms at Pippin Apple” was selected for inclusion in the museum, and be to enjoy art in the relaxing and beautiful Cannon Hall Museum. The exhibition will the Highgrove Florilegium. inspired to create your surrounding of Cannon Hall Park and showcase Elisabeth’s beautiful illustrations own extraordinary Gardens. These relaxed sessions are The exhibition comes at an important from the Pear & Apple collection. creature. The suitable for all ability levels and there is no time in the life of Cannon Hall Parks & exhibition and trail pressure to create a masterpiece! These life size plates were painted from Gardens, when indoors meets outdoors. are free, take a look fruits from the National Collection and Following a successful application to the Basic materials such as pencils, charcoal at our activities and were used to illustrate “The Book of Pears” Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the Parks and paper will be provided, however events too. by Joan Morgan and “The New Book for People programme, the gardens have please feel free to bring your own. Don’t of Apples” by Joan Morgan and Alison undergone a £2.9 million renovation. Using Free admission. forget to wear sturdy footwear and Richards. archive photographs from the Cannon Hall suitable outdoor clothing - in case the Collection and a specially commissioned film weather is kind to us and we can head Elisabeth has been awarded seven Gold the exhibition aims to make the connection outside. Medals by the Royal Horticultural Society with the Cannon Hall Historic pear and her work has been published in fifteen Free, donations welcome. collection, walled gardens and parkland. books, featured on porcelain, in calendars An Emperor Visits Booking through Eventbrite. Free admission. From Saturday 18 May

We are delighted to welcome a very important visitor to the Museum - a wonderful portrait of Napoléon Bonaparte by the famous French painter Baron Gérard (1770-1837). This generous loan from a private art collector and historian will go on display at the Museum in time for the 250th anniversary of Napoleon’s birth in 1769. A Family of Artists: Exhibition Tour Kids Baking Club: In association with the Yorkshire Wildlife Transformers! Tuesdays Castle and Dragon Biscuits Trust. Meet at the main car park, outside the Thursdays 1 | 8 | 15 August 11 June | 16 July Wednesday 31 July Pavilion Café, at 1.30pm. Tuesday 20 August 1pm & 3pm 1pm - 3pm 11am - 11.45am | 1.30pm - 2.15pm | Free event, donations welcome. 2.45pm - 3.45pm Join De Morgan experts for an introductory Join our cook in the Victorian kitchen to tour of this exhibition. Displaying paintings make myths and magic inspired biscuits. As part of this summer’s Mythical Creatures and ceramics by William and Evelyn De Remember to bring a container to transport theme, we have an exciting series of

Morgan from the De Morgan Collection, your goodies home in. workshops for you to create your own! the exhibition looks at the artists’ links with Bring along your unwanted ceramics and £12.50 per child. Barnsley and the local artist, John Roddam transform them into a whole new fantastical Booking essential through Eventbrite. Spencer Stanhope. creature. Suitable for 5-11 year olds. Free drop-in tour. These family workshops are only suitable Credit: Zsuzsanna Bird Credit: Travelling Tales for children over the age of 6 due to the Thursday 25 July Kids Go Wild at Cannon Hall materials and equipment we will be using. 11.30am | 12.45pm | 2.15pm | 3.30pm Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 July All children must be accompanied by an adult Tuesday 6 | Thursday 8 | at all times. A suitcase can tell a thousand stories… Wedesday 14 | Thursday 15 August These sessions are free, thanks to funding Especially when it belongs to a special lady! from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund Journey around the world with our A series of daily play activities for children through the Museums Association. well-travelled friend as she regales you with aged 7-11 in our stunning park and gardens, tales of fishermen, fairies, feasts and beasts, delivered by Team Activ. Includes a wide Numbers are limited for these sessions. from Yorkshire and beyond!!! range of outdoor games, den building, Please book in advance on Eventbrite. sculpture creation, documentary making and Using only the contents of her suitcase she exploring. will take you around the world from the highest mountains to the deepest darkest £19 per day session. To book visit: www.events.teamactiv.org Archivist’s Talk - jungles, costumes and props create unique Botany Wool to Bri-Nylon: ways to bring the stories to life. A History of Fashion at M&S Families Go Wild at Cannon Hall Thursday 20 June An interactive storytelling show designed to Thursday 1 | Wednesday 7 August 11am - 1pm unleash the imagination of children from 3 Tuesday 13 August years + (and those of their adults too!) Morning Session: 10am - 1pm Join the M&S Company Archive to discover Afternoon Session: 1.30pm - 4.30pm £5 per person. the history of fashion at Marks & Spencer. Booking essential via Eventbrite. Take part in fun activities for families of all Did you know that French knickers were a Suitable for Ages 3+. Clay Creatures best seller when M&S opened in Barnsley in ages in our beautiful park and gardens - Wednesday 7 & Thursday 22 August delivered by Team Activ. Come along for 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm 1937? Or that Twiggy first modelled for M&S Life in the Meadows in the 1960s? Looking at film, documents a half day of active challenges for families. Tuesday 30 July Have you seen the many mythical creatures, and original garments, find out how M&S has All participants will receive a ‘Go Wild at 1.30pm - 3.30pm lurking around the Hall? Take inspiration clothed customers since 1926. Includes light Cannon Hall’ certificate to celebrate their before making your own mythical beast with refreshments. Life in the Meadows. Join us to find out the achievements and experiences. artist Sally Storr. bugs and beasties that live in the meadows Free event, donations welcome to support £10 per child per half day session at Cannon Hall and take a wildflower trail to £3 per ticket. Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust. (1 adult free per child | additional adult £5) discover the beautiful meadow wildflowers. To book visit: www.events.teamactiv.org Booking essential via Eventbrite. Suitable for ages 3+. Mermarella - Kids Baking Club: Friends of Cannon Hall Bat Tours Bioblitz Cinderella of the Sea: Enchanted Fairy Cakes Fridays Sunday 8 September Puppetry and Shadow Theatre Wednesday 14 August 9 | 16 | 23 August at 8pm 8am - 8pm 1pm - 3pm 6 September at 7.30pm for Families Help us find and record species found at Tuesday 13 August Come and join the cook in the Victorian Join the Friends of Cannon Hall for a tour of Cannon Hall and join in this brilliant Bioblitz 11.30am | 1pm | 2.30pm kitchen and make and decorate scrumptious the beautiful site, finding out about bats and day! Look out nearer the time for details A story best known across the globe as butterfly buns to take home and enjoy with searching for these protected species using about the suite of events on offer throughout Cinderella, lands in Ancient Egypt. family, if you can wait that long!! Remember bat detectors. the day. In association with the Yorkshire The familiar tale is transported to the world to bring a large container to take your cakes £5 per session, all fees go to the Friends of Wildlife Trust. of the seas; linking nations and hosting secret home in! Cannon Hall group. Free drop-in sessions, donations welcome. sea creatures from both fresh water and salt £12.50 per child. 12 children maximum. To book a space, email: water Booking essential through Eventbrite. [email protected] Suitable for 7-11 year olds. Puppetry, shadow theatre and acting bring

A Family Of Artists: New Displays this comic tale to its modern day outcome, Wednesday 4 September aimed at families and the young at heart of 1pm all ages. The paintings and ceramics in ‘A Family of £5 per person. Artists’ will be changed over to showcase Booking essential through Eventbrite.

work by the De Morgans which has never Clive Dennison Credit: Suitable for ages 4+. before been displayed in Barnsley. Pond Dipping Join De Morgan Curator, Sarah Hardy, for an Explore The Hedgerows Wednesday 14 August in-depth talk on the new display. Saturday 21 September 10am - 12pm Cannon Hall Park and Gardens Free drop-in. 10.30am - 12.30pm ‘Back To The Future Tours’ Drop-in and find us at the still ponds where Fridays The hedgerows are a diverse habitat of we’ll be looking at the amazing creatures that 9 | 23 August animals and plants. Drop in and discover a live there. Please wear suitable clothing and 6.30pm - 8pm special and declining habitat for wildlife. In footwear. In association with the Yorkshire association with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Wildlife Trust. Join us for a fascinating and enjoyable walk and talk to learn about this grade II listed Meet at the main car park, Free event, donations welcome. Georgian landscape and find out about its outside the Pavilion Café at 10.30am. past. Visit our amazing pear collection, secret Free event, donations welcome. buildings and historic gardens. We’ll also give you an insight into the changes currently taking place as part of the £3.2 million Heritage Lottery Funded project and what

the future holds for the landscape. Meet outside the Museum entrance porch.

Free event, donations welcome. Credit: Jess Bersey Credit: ‘Endless Summer’ Picnic Cawthorne Open Gardens Wednesday 18 September Cawthorne 5.30pm - 8pm Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 June 11am - 5pm The Live Arts Café descends upon our stunning park and gardens for a chilled At Cawthorne Open Gardens there will evening amongst the trees. Join us for a be 20 gardens to explore thoughout unique event of African drumming and the picturesque village. Home-made sketching as the sun goes down. Enjoy the refreshments, children’s activities and live Cannon Hall tree walk and bring your own musical entertainment will accompany this picnic, keeping the summer with us for just a great event, which is also dog friendly! little bit longer. Tickets: Meet at the Deer Shelter just above the £5 in advance (from village shops) Pavilion Café at 5.30pm. £6 on the day (from all gardens, car parks and the village green) Free drop-in event. Children 16 and under go free.

Pear Day! Tickets include free parking & drop-off points, plus courtesy Minibus service if Sunday 22 September 11am - 4pm required between gardens. For more info: www.opengardens.co.uk A highlight of Yorkshire’s food calendar is Pear Day, a popular event in September celebrating Cannon Hall’s annual pear harvest. The event takes place in the stunning surroundings of the Walled Garden, in which the fruit is grown. Admire the 40 different varieties of historic trees within the garden, which are up to 200 years old.

Come along between 11am and 4pm and taste the pears, which you can buy alongside a selection of other tasty produce from the gardens. Families will have a great time as the Hall and gardens will be packed with fun things to do, including, music, art activities and children’s entertainment.

Free drop-in activity. Underneath the Stars Festival is a and meet fellow foodies who family-friendly music festival held are well-catered for with an near Barnsley, Yorkshire. abundance of mouth-watering treats. South Yorkshire’s stellar This year’s musical lineup is music and arts festival brings THE taking shape with headliners people together to build a FEATURING The Proclaimers and Billy Bragg small community for a few PROCLAIMERS performing alongside our patron special days of the summer. Kate Rusby; many more bands are currently being announced. Grab your 3-day weekend BILLY BRAGG tickets and visit a cosy little Surrounded by stunning forestry, corner of rural Yorkshire KATE RUSBY the colourful festival allows underneath the stars, for a people to indulge their craving festival like no other. AND MANY MORE! for international and local music, try new things with various workshops and crafts, discover FOR PRICES CHECK their inner self, make new friends WEBSITE FOR DETAILS: www.underthestarsfest.co.uk

SCAN THE QR CODE TO BUY YOUR 3-DAY WEEKEND TICKETS The Cooper Gallery opened in 1914 and today is a vibrant venue in the heart of Barnsley town centre

The Cooper Gallery is the perfect place The gallery has undergone a major to discover art and changing exhibitions. re-development and extension thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. It is home to the Cooper Gallery There are now many more art treasures Trustees’ collection of stunning on display alongside film, sound, paintings, watercolours and drawings interactives and resources for visitors of by artists including JMW Turner, Edward all ages to enjoy. Wadsworth, Vanessa Bell and many more. The gallery shop is the perfect place to pick up a gift or treat with a fantastic range of arts and crafts made by Yorkshire artists.

Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm Opening Closed Sunday and Bank Holidays Times Credit: Dean Ormston and Fiona Stephenson Credit: Matthew Shutt: Venice: Paradise of Cities Exhibitions @ Cooper Gallery Escape From Reality Saturday 14 September - Sadler Room Saturday 30 November Saturday 22 June - Saturday 31 August This autumn enjoy the light, colours and After graduating from the University of warmth of Venice in an exhibition of paintings Huddersfield, Matthew Shutt began to paint of this beautiful city. To mark the bicentenary in a hyper realistic style. The subject matter of the birth of John Ruskin we explore artists’ of childhood influences, predominantly action views of the city he fell in love with, and which figures will delight visitors who will discover he documented in sketches and words over more than at first observed. This masterfully three decades. From the legendary work of painted exhibition represents a time of Canaletto, through Victorian vistas to the KAPOW! innocence and hope, brought to the present experimentation of 20th century artists, through the context of its surroundings. experience the sky, sea and architecture of Original Comic Book Art this Italian paradise. Free entry. from Dean Ormston & Free entry. Fiona Stephenson Saturday 18 May - Saturday 31 August

Award-winning comic book artist Dean Visitors can also see original artwork from Ormston (, , the 1940s to the present day featuring Lucifer, Superman) and Pin-up artist Fiona Batman, Superman, the Walking Dead, Stephenson are two hugely successful, Hellboy, Lucifer, Tank Girl, Hellblazer and internationally renowned illustrators. They are more by artists including Jamie Hewlett, Mike also born, bred and based in Barnsley. Mignola, Charlie Adlard and .

Barnsley Museums are delighted to bring A focus on women and girls in comics together a collection of their artwork highlights female illustrators, strong female focusing on the process of creating characters and a little girl called Dot who sequential artwork from script and first invents robots in a video created by Dean sketches to finished art. The exhibition also and Steve Seagle, creator of Ben 10. aims to tell the story of the early beginnings Free entry. of our favourite comic book Super Heroes to their on-screen counterparts.

Please note that the Sadler Room is occasionally closed for events. Call 01226 775678 to check opening times before your visit. Comics at Cooper Friday 2 & Thursday 8 August Events @ Cooper Gallery 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm

Comic Café Mothers Who Make At this cool craft activity learn how to draw Wednesday 12 June Thursdays comic characters and design your own comic 5pm - 8pm 25 July | 29 August | 26 September to take home. Take inspiration from our latest 10am - 11.30am exhibition KAPOW! Join Live Arts Café as part of the KAPOW! exhibition with Si Smith, an occasionally Mothers Who Make is a peer support Free drop-in activity. grumpy illustrator and comic book artist group and creative exchange session for from Leeds. His book ‘How to Disappear mothers who are artists – professional and/ Let’s Go Potty With Plants! Thursday 15 & Wednesday 21 August Completely’ a story of loss and hope, has or passionate – writers, painters, actors, 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm a focus on men’s mental health. As well as dancers, filmmakers, photographers; every a comic making workshop there will be live kind of maker welcome, and every kind of Make your own plant pot and find out all music and refreshments. mother. about their super powers! Grow your own to This session is brought to you by Creative Please feel free to bring along your take home. Recovery. It will be chilled and sociable and children, of any age, whether they are Free drop-in activity. all are welcome to drop-in and join us. inside you, beside you or running around Suitable for ages 7+. the room! Free activity. To book a place email: [email protected] Free event. Booking essential for adult places Mission: Escape From Reality via Eventbrite. Monday 22 July - Saturday 31 August Children - no need to book. 10am - 4pm Zap! Pow! Wooosh! Calling all Superheroes! Come and take Friday 26 July part in this interactive mission that will 10am - 12pm | 12.45pm - 2.15pm take you around the Gallery - have you got what it takes? This family friendly activity is As part of our latest exhibition come along suitable for families with children and will run for an action packed dance workshop for throughout the summer holidays. 3-7 years olds.

Free drop-in activity. It’s a chance for little visitors to dress as their favourite superhero character and have a zooming good time in an action packed workshop. They will have fun trying imaginative super-powered dance moves.

£2 per child. Booking essential via Eventbrite.

Please note that the Sadler Room is occasionally closed for events. Call 01226 775678 to check opening times before your visit. LEARN WITH US Barnsley Museums provides innovative ways to explore heritage through vibrant school programmes which delight, engage and inspire pupils of all ages.

The five museum sites across Barnsley provide Are you a primary school unique opportunities for children to explore extraordinary spaces through immersive and studying World War Two enriching activities. Learning is what we do every day, all year round. or Local History?

All school bookings are taken in advance, We have a very special limited offer • Create your own fundraising campaign, whether you are visiting independently or for your class to take part in a bespoke design events and posters, to raise money for taking part in a pre-planned workshop. full day KS2 workshop at Experience a chosen WW2 cause (Citizenship/SMSC). Please email [email protected] or Barnsley Museum, linked to our temporary • Improve pupil’s mastery of art and design call us on 01226 774872 to book your visit. exhibition ‘Life in Barnsley during World techniques, including drawing (Art and It is recommended that you visit our site War Two’ between Monday, 4 November Design). prior to your trip in order to familiarise and Friday, 15 November 2019. • Pupils will think about the lives of people in yourself with the venue. Workshops will last for a full day and other places and times (Citizenship/SMSC) You will also receive a detailed information cost £8.99 per child. pack which includes risk assessment As part of the workshop you will: Please contact guidelines. [email protected] • Make a local history study and learn about for more information or to make Please note that teachers and adult helpers the lives of children living in Barnsley during are responsible for students’ behaviour and WW2. a booking. safety at all times. All group leaders should carry out their own risk assessment prior to • Explore the temporary exhibition and Quote the code SB01 to receive their visit. discover original objects and archives. a 10% discount, limited sessions • Further your pupil’s understanding of an are available. aspect of history beyond 1066 which is Image shows a fundraising tank outside Barnsley Town Hall, significant in their locality. 26 September 1941 © Barnsley Archives and Local Studies Exhibitions @ Experience Barnsley Tins! Tins! Tins! Lifting the Lid on the Barnsley Canister Company Saturday 13 April - Saturday 5 October

This exhibition celebrates 100 years beautiful decorative tins for the of the ‘Greatest Tin Factory in the Co-op, Twinings and Hershey’s to World’ and looks at one of Barnsley’s name but a few. Tins were specially most intriguing companies. made for Chatsworth House and We uncover the hidden story of how included designs such as the little Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery the company impacted on the lives bear, cottages and cats, created by of working women in Barnsley. leading artists including Dana Kubick Centre is dedicated to the history and in the 1980s. people of our proud borough. Before tins were produced at the Sackville Street factory, the workers The factory employed local women were producing munitions for the (up to 9 out of 10 of the workforce First World War. After the war ended were women) who could do shifts Find out more about Barnsley’s Discover something different on every the Canister Company was created, around bringing up a family and earn fascinating past, from Roman times visit, the regular activities and events their main purpose was making extra money in very tight financial to present day, through centuries- along with the fountains to splash in fancy tins for the world market. domestic situations. These women old artefacts, documents, films and make it the perfect place to visit. It was a very significant company, brought up families in challenging recordings that have been donated by The Discovery Centre holds priceless nationally and globally, exporting circumstances, whilst making the people living and working in the area. treasures. Uncover family histories, highly sought after tins. The quality most exquisite tins you could find. The museum is an inspiring place for read documents which are hundreds of their embossing and artwork Free entry. all the family to visit. There’s lots of fun of years old and explore the Barnsley was the best you could get, making to be had in the interactive galleries Film and Sound archive. and exciting exhibition spaces. Try Our New Cafe! Run by our friends at The Old George! Experience Barnsley Museum Monday to Friday • 9am - 4pm Saturday • 10am - 3.30pm Opening Experience Barnsley Discovery Centre Times (Archives & Local Studies) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday • 10am - 4pm Tuesday • 10am - 6.30pm The Live Arts Café ‘ON TOUR’ Wednesday 31 July Tin ‘Oyle Reunion Event! Events @ Experience Barnsley 5pm - 8pm The Tin ‘Oyle Pub, Gateway Plaza, Saville Street Feels Like Home ESOL Group A chilled social evening, getting creative Wednesday 28 August Wednesdays | School Term Time | 4.30pm - 6.15pm amongst the Museum’s Tin exhibition with 6.30pm - 9pm Artist Lee Sass. We’ll be telling stories with A big celebration and thank you to all the Feels Like Home is a community group for people who don’t everyday objects and creating worlds, inside ex-workers of Barnsley Canister Company speak English as a first language. Join the group to learn English, worlds, inside tins! All this plus pizza and and their families. to learn about Barnsley heritage, to do cool stuff in the museum live music from the amazing Michael Tinker and to go on cultural trips…but most importantly to make new appropriately playing his cigar box guitar. Come celebrate the greatest tin factory in friends. Families are welcome - children’s activities provided! the world and reminisce with ex-colleagues As always, Live Arts Café events are open to on the former factory site itself. This Please spread the word and join our friendly group. all (families too) and designed to leave you celebration marks the close of the Arts Local interest groups please also get in touch to share your with a warm glow. passions and knowledge of Barnsley with us! Council funded project and Experience Free drop-in activity to book a place email: Barnsley exhibition Tins! Tins! Tins! Lifting For more information email: [email protected] [email protected] the Lid on the Barnsley Canister Company.

Family History Surgeries Portable Antiquities Scheme Reds Day at Experience Barnsley Free drop-in event. Discovery Centre Finds Surgery Thursday 1 August Look, Make, Print Wednesdays Thursday 4 July 11am - 2pm 24 July | 14 August | 18 September 1pm - 3pm with the Canister Company! 10am - 4pm COYR!!!! Join us for a fun filled day of football Monday 9 - Friday 20 September Drop-in session with your local and show your support for our favourite Primary School Arts Award Workshops Uncover the stories in your family tree by Archaeological Officer. Bring along your team BFC. Print your own flag, make your booking onto one of our free 30 minute Take inspiration from the history and designs archaeological finds for identification and own table football game and find out lots of sessions with a member of the Archives team of Barnsley Canister Company and explore recording. fascinating football facts. and discover how you can start your research. different artistic techniques. Get hands-on Free drop-in activity. Free drop-in activity. and create lino-cut prints in our Arts Award Meet at Discovery Centre. For more information contact full day primary school workshop. Free activity. Amy Downes at [email protected] Market Day Booking Essential. To book a workshop please email: or visit www.finds.org.uk Please call: 01226 773950 at Experience Barnsley [email protected] Friday 23 August Barnsley On Film: You Decide Archaeology Day 11am - 2pm Saturday Film Shows at Experience Barnsley 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 July Friday 26 July Roll up Roll up – visit Experience Barnsley’s 3 | 10 | 17 August 11am - 2pm very own mini-market. Based on the town’s iconic markets enjoy an extravaganza of fun Earlier this year we gave you the chance to As part of the Festival of Archaeology, crafts and activities for all the family. vote for your favourite films from our archive. Experience Barnsley is celebrating all thing Free drop-in activity. Take a trip down memory lane with films archaeological in its collections. Come along spanning more than a century. and handle artefacts, design and make your The film plays on a 40 minute loop. own pots and have a go at other fun and fascinating archaeological activities. Free drop-in. Free drop-in activity. Great Engine In Action Sundays Events @ Elsecar 23 June | 7 & 21 July | 4 & 18 August | 1 | 15 | 29 September 11am | 12pm | 1pm Meet at the Newcomen Engine

Elsecar is home to the world’s oldest still in place, a 1795 Newcomen Engine that pumped water from the New Colliery. On these special 45 minute tours, see the engine in action, tour the New Colliery and look down its Georgian mineshaft. The Earl’s Village of Iron & Coal: Elsecar is a remarkable village, Free, donations welcome to support the Sunday Guided Tours work of Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust Every Sunday transformed by the Earls Fitzwilliam Please call 01226 740203 or pop into the Meet at Visitor Centre at 2pm into a thriving centre of iron and coal. Visitor Centre to book your place. Each Sunday, join us at 2pm for a fascinating free guided tour that reveals the story of Few places in Britain have so many The village is surrounded by beautiful Elsecar and some of its very special places. reminders of its great industrial age: countryside, sloping hills and ancient Learn about the extraordinary things collieries, ironworks, cottages, a canal, woodlands, with plenty of paths and Elsecar made and special moments in our steam railway, schools, pubs and cycle routes to explore and enjoy, remarkable past. more, all dating back to Georgian and including the . Free, donations welcome to support the Victorian times. At the Elsecar New Colliery, see the work of Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust The Earl’s Workshops are now newly restored 1795 Newcomen packed with a wonderful range of - the oldest steam Elsecar Village History Tour independent retailers, cafés, an engine anywhere still in its original Thursday 20 June antiques centre and indoor children’s location and one of the world’s most 10am | Meet at the Visitor Centre play centre. It is also home to The important monuments to the industrial Join us for a fascinating history tour of the Ironworks, an exciting event space revolution. Enjoy a ride on the 1850 Earl’s industrial village. Find out how Elsecar which hosts gigs, craft fairs and much steam railway, which runs alongside. developed from a small collection of farms more. Don’t miss the Visitor Centre in the 1700s to a bustling mix of collieries, with fascinating films and displays ironworks, workshops and workers’ houses. about the history of Elsecar. Hear about exciting archaeology that has been done as part of the Elsecar Heritage Action Zone too. Open 7 days a week • 10am - 4pm Opening Free, donations welcome to support the Times Elsecar Workshops are open all year round work of Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust. For more information call 01226 740203 or Please note that individual shops and businesses within the Workshops have varying opening times. email [email protected] Print A Special Place Thursday 29 & Friday 30 August 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm

Elsecar grew to be one of the leading industrial villages - containing a fascinating mix of collieries, ironworks, workshops and workers houses. How would you design your own village ELSECAR MAKES! if you were an Earl? Come along to our screen printing workshops and make your own village inspired print to display at home.

£4 per child. We’re very proud of the makers, crafters and artists based here Booking through Eventbrite. Elsecar Creates! Suitable for ages 7+. and there’s plenty for you to get involved in too!

Encaustic Art CIDA Wood Design : The Coalfield Line Steam Trains every Sunday Get creative in regular fun workshops, See the incredible craftsmanship and 12pm | 1pm | 2pm open and accessible to all. skill of the CIDA team during their See www.encausticartplus.co.uk open workshop day on Sunday, 21 and A must-see on any visit to Elsecar, South Yorkshire’s only for more details. Monday, 22 April between 10am – 4pm, steam railway operates on a Victorian line that first opened pop into their studio next to the Visitor in 1850, linking Earl Fitzwilliam’s model village to the rest of The Craft Box Centre. the world. One of the biggest and best suppliers Take a ride and relive the age of steam! The Way Station of craft supplies in the North, The with Gemma Nemer See www.elsecarrailway.co.uk for more information. Craft Box also run hugely popular craft workshops and courses too. See separate listing for textile Father’s Day Special Sunday 16 June @ 12pm | 1pm | 2pm workshops and activities with Gemma, Call 01226 350532 Buskers Train Sunday 7 July @ 12pm for more information our artist in residence as part of the See website for details. Great Place Wentworth and Elsecar project. Elsecar Footplate Hall of Frame Experience The workshop is open Monday – Available from just £150 Saturday and the public are invited Get the family out and about to pop in on Saturdays to see expert this summer, at Elsecar Heritage Why not drive the train framer Liz at work. Centre’s Free Wellbeing yourself? Footplate Activities Day on experiences available from just Veertreo Glass £150. This really is a once in a Wednesday 31 July at lifetime opportunity. Specialist glassmakers Veetreo run 11am-4pm! regular courses and workshops where Elsecar Heritage Railway is Visit travelsouthyorkshire.com/ you can try your hand at glass design. entirely run by volunteers Elsecar-Heritage/ and we are always looking for Contact them on 07889 856425 to find out more information and people to get involved. for more details about courses to plan your journey to join in on starting this Spring and Summer. See www.elsecarrailway.co.uk the fun! for more information. Summer BBR Wombwell and District Script Harvest Fest Saturday 6 - Monday 8 July Canine Society Show Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 September 10am - 4pm Sunday 4 August 10am - 4pm Taking place in both the Ironworks and Elsecar Heritage Centre welcomes back BBR outdoors is an end of the summer Harvest Auctions. A weekend perfect for devotees in Showcase of the finest breeds of dogs from Fest. Come along for tasty food, delicious search of antique advertising and collectables the Wombwell & District Canine Society. drinks as well as entertainment and live such as pot lids, Breweriana, bottles, music. For more information visit: pharmacy ad kitchenalia. Worldwide visitors www.wombweldcs.com For more details contact: adore the location offering two action packed www.scriptmedia.co.uk If you would like to hire the days of stalls inside and outside, displays, Elsecar by the Sea Ironworks for your next event email: competitions and a grand auction finale. Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 September Little Wolf Events Party Night: [email protected] For details of price visit: Saturday: 10am - 5pm Queen Magic Party Night www.onlinebbr.com Sunday: 10am - 4pm Saturday 21 September Antiques Fair 7.30pm - 11pm Little Wolf Events Party Night: Join us for our annual celebration of Elsecar! Sundays The centrepiece of the weekend is the You’ve seen Bohemian Rhapsody, now dance Stayin’ Alive Fever 9 June | 14 July | Community Gala in the Park on Saturday, the night away to the music of Queen! Join 11 August | 22 September Saturday 13 July from 12 Noon to 4pm. Lots of other exciting us for a party night with an amazing Queen 9am - 5pm 7pm - 11pm things happening across the weekend include tribute band on stage, delicious food stalls, Started in the 1990s the Elsecar Antiques Dig out your boogie shoes, practice those a craft fair (Saturday), antiques fair (Sunday), bars and a few surprises too! The bar will Fair has become the largest monthly event dance moves and Disco dance the night fairground rides, beer festival, live music, be selling some fab hand pulled beers from of its kind in Yorkshire. Visitors will find lots away! Stayin’ Alive the Tribute band to The steam trains, a vintage bus and lots more! Chantry Brewery, plus some Queen themed of unique items across the entire collecting Bee Gees will pay homage to the film as well cocktails too! Free entry. as playing all their classic hits. ranges. Check website for more details. Tickets from £10 available at: £1.50 Adults • £1 Concessions Tickets available from: littlewolfevents.co.uk/events Accompanied Children Free littlewolfevents.co.uk/event/stayin-alive-fever Gift & Grub Farmers Market Saturday 7 September & For more information contact: Unique Gift Fairs Thursday 19 September [email protected] Sundays 10am - 4pm 23 June | 21 July | 1 | 22 September 10am - 4pm Little Wolf Events Party Night: You’ll find over 100 stalls selling everything Early Oktoberfest Party Night from pies, cakes and cheese to Unique Gift Fairs are pleased to announce Saturday 3 August handmade crafts and gift items! Come along their popular Craft and Gift Fair is back in the 7.30pm - 11pm and stock up on all your favourite items! Ironworks, with over 90 stalls selling a wide A fun family day out with lots of tasty treats. range of gifts and crafts from local Yorkshire Join us inside the Ironworks at Elsecar businesses. Heritage Centre for an early Oktoberfest Free entry. Party Night! You can enjoy a fantastic For further details email: Free entry. Oompah band on stage, and stalls selling [email protected] For more information contact: delicious German sausages, pretzels, plenty [email protected] of German beer! There’ll be a few surprises too and fancy dress is very much encouraged!

18+ only. Tickets from £6 available at: littlewolfevents.co.uk/events WE WONDER FEST WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE, ROTHERHAM SUNDAY 7 JULY | 12PM - 6PM

The WE Wonder festival invites you to skills. Cardboard Camp by Responsible follow your nose into a new festival within Fishing will embrace your imagination to the hidden gardens of the spectacular create cardboard follies, dens and towns Wentworth Woodhouse. We will be hosting of the future in a mass participation event. some of the leading outdoors arts events in The site will be full of artworks, workshops partnership with Without Walls. Audiences and experiences that allow you to explore will encounter Ear Trumpet, The Band at nature, creativity and heritage in new ways. the End of the World, The Playground of We Wonder allows you to escape your Illusions and much more that will immerse everyday into an exclusive event that allows you into new creative worlds. Grimm&Co you to wander discovering the unexpected. will present the Enchanted Glade offering music, theatre and wondrous delights. The This is a ticketed event. Forest of Bewilderment will allow you to £10 Adults | £5 Children | Under 3’s Free. gain a first taste of Bushcraft and woodland Tickets on sale on Eventbrite.

If you would like more information please see @GreatPlaceWe Facebook page or get in touch via [email protected] GEMMA NEMER: THE FUTURIST SOCIAL CINEMA NEWS FROM OUR ARTIST IN MILTON HALL, WATH ROAD, ELSECAR RESIDENCE FOR WENTWORTH & THURSDAYS ELSECAR - 18 JULY | 15 AUGUST | 19 SEPTEMBER COMMON THREADS: The Futurist Community Cinema is returning to THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY Elsecar. Come along to these unique events which are much more than a film showing; with exciting ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE & and fun opportunities to engage with heritage and WENTWORTH MECHANICS INSTITUTE arts included pre-show. GREAT PLACE WILL DELIVER Over the last six months Gemma has been busy FANTASTIC FESTIVALS, EXCITING working in both villages of Wentworth & Elsecar Previous films have included our launch film Back delivering heritage inspired textile art workshops. to the Future, our Christmas showing Elf, a special EVENTS AND LOTS OF ACTIVITIES Stitching together the fascinating HER - story of showing of the Man Who Fell to Earth and the TO GET INVOLVED IN. both communities. We have had over 1200 people Oscar-Nominated Polish film Cold War. For more details on upcoming films IN PARTICULAR, THOUSANDS take part in our textile workshops so far from ages 4 – 94 years old! Stories of midwives, teachers, see @GreatPlaceWE Facebook page. OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE dressmakers, musicians real power houses of LOCAL AREA WILL CONTRIBUTE, women all living and working in the mining Are you aged 16-30 years old? community. Then we need your help to run the community CONNECTING AND cinema. The community cinema need young and RE-CONNECTING WITH THE As part of the Great Place Artist Residency enthusiastic volunteers to market and promote Programme Gemma is also working in Wentworth screenings and choose the films being shown. PLACES THEY LIVE. Woodhouse researching the Lady Mabel Story, a No previous experience is needed. Please get in fascinating part of the big house’s legacy. Gemma touch via [email protected] Great Place is a partnership between is working towards a large-scale Lady Mabel textile for more information. Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, exhibition in Wentworth Woodhouse next year. Elsecar Heritage Centre, Rotherham MBC and Doors open 7pm and films start at 7.30pm. If you would like to get involved in the next stage YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS’ CLUB: Barnsley MBC. The project is funded by the Free entry (apart from special events which may of workshops please do email: Heritage Lottery Fund and the Arts Council. incur a small charge). BARNSLEY AND ROTHERHAM [email protected] or visit Gemma in Booking essential via Eventbrite - places limited. ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST PLEASE EMAIL The Way Station Studio at Elsecar Heritage Centre to find out more. SATURDAYS [email protected] 13 JULY | 14 SEPTEMBER Facebook: /gemmanemerartistinresidence Instagram: thebuttontin 10AM - 12PM Do you know a young person who loves Horrible Histories or is interested in archaeology and history? Come along and have fun by learning some archaeological skills or making crafty history-inspired creations, whilst finding out about different historical topics. There are also opportunities to visit historical sites and take part in fieldwork such as excavation. Please be aware that this is an on-going club and not a one-off event. The club moves monthly between sites at Elsecar Heritage Centre in Barnsley and Clifton Park Museum in Rotherham. 50p per child Suitable for children aged 8 to 16 years Booking essential and must be booked by contacting: [email protected] Exploring Elsecar’s Great Engine Newcomen Beam Engine House, Elsecar Heritage Centre Monday 15 - Friday 26 July

This summer there will be more exciting archaeology in Elsecar, including an excavation to uncover the lost house of Elsecar’s Great Newcomen Engine. The project is part of the Elsecar HAZ and Wentworth and Elsecar Great Place projects, and will involve work with archaeologists, local artists Elsecar has been named and more. Come along and get creative a ‘Heritage Action Zone’ at one of the artist workshops, or take by Historic part in a special tour to see what the archaeologists have uncovered. Part of One of only a select few places across the the Festival of British Archaeology. country to gain this special status, Elsecar For more information please visit the has a rich heritage and an incredible Elsecar Heritage Centre website, or story to tell. contact [email protected] or [email protected] Over three years, Barnsley Museums are working with Historic England and the local community to research, uncover and celebrate the history and archaeology of the village. The Heritage Action Zone will also help to realise the village’s potential as part of the region’s growing visitor and tourism economy. For more information contact Tegwen Roberts at [email protected] or call 01226 740203 Events @ Worsbrough Mill

Worsbrough Mill is a 17th Century working water mill set in stunning parkland Millers Market Last Sunday of every month Worsbrough Mill is an amazing place Being one of the few remaining 10am - 4pm to visit, watch wildlife and see history working water mills in Yorkshire it come alive. makes it a truly unique attraction. Browse local craft stalls in the picturesque The on-site miller produces a range courtyard and pick up some truly Discover centuries of milling, learn of premium organic flours, which are unique gifts. There will also be milling more about the process and follow it available to buy. demonstrations and delicious refreshments from beginning to end. served by the onsite café, The Millers The Mill is set within a 240 acre It is a unique opportunity to see Tea Room. country park and tranquil nature history come to life. Marvel at the reserve, complete with reservoir, which power of water, be intrigued by clever Free entry. can be explored on foot or by bicycle, engineering and see flour being milled and don’t forget to buy a bag of in the traditional way. organic flour to take home!

Worsbrough Mill Museum Weekends only • 10am - 4pm • Local School Holidays • 7 days a week • 10am - 4pm Opening Worsbrough Country Park & Reservoir Times Open 7 days a week, all year round • 8.30am - 4.30pm Miller’s Tea Room Monday to Sunday • 9.30am - 4pm No Limits Sponsored Walk The Live Arts Café ‘ON TOUR’ Saturday 8 June Wednesday 21 August 5pm - 8pm Raising money to support the No Limits Disability Festival in 2020. Join in with Join us for what is sure to be a ‘balmy’ a sponsored walk around Worsbrough summers eve of arty antics inspired by reservoir, walk to RSPB Old Moor or just join the unique atmosphere and heritage of in the fun and activities we will be planning. Worsbrough Mill. With live music, chat, Put the date in your diaries and look out sketching, poetry, walking and food this feel for more information through our website. good event has something for everyone and Accessible to all. will leave you with full hearts and tummies. The Live Arts Café is a creative social (run by Book Making Creative Recovery) that meets at Temperance Wednesdays House in Barnsley town centre each 7 | 28 August Wednesday evening. We are a community 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm that meets because we believe that connecting with others and being creative is Looking for something fun and creative to do great for our wellbeing. At our ‘ON TOUR’ during the school holidays then come along specials we invite new friends to join us and make your very own book inspired by Worsborough’s wonderful nature. Free drop-in activity to book a place email: [email protected] £3 per child. Booking essential through Eventbrite. To celebrate the opening of the Library we have lots of exciting activities planned join us for: Tales in the Library Thursdays 1 | 8 | 22 August 11.30am - 1.30pm & 2pm - 3.30pm

Join us for fun story telling sessions in the Lightbox! OpeningFree drop-in activity. july 2019

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