WinterEvents2014

Pear Day-All Things Pear!Sunday 21 September

Celebrate the unique Pear Harvest at CannonHall. Music, entertainment and activities forall the family.

11am-4pm. Free admission.

The Fastest Woman on Earth -The Story of Dorothy LevittFriday 26 September

Motoring has always been perceived as a maleprovince - but one of the pioneering racingdrivers in this country was female! In theEdwardian period, Miss Dorothy Levitt setworld speed records and delighted the publicwith her courage and daring.

Explore the life and times of this brave andstylish lady, who became known as 'the fastestwoman on earth', an enjoyable presentationby The Costume Historian Gillian Stapleton.

7.30pm. £12, pre-booking advisable.

We Wore What We'd GotFriday 24 October

During the rationing after WWII, womenstruggled to stay fashionable. With the adventof Dior's 'New Look' in 1947, how could a girlget her hands on those calf-length skirts anddelicate fitted jackets?

Inspired by memories of those turbulenttimes, this gloriously nostalgic and glamorouspresentation has the answers to this fashiondilemma. Presented by Gillian Stapleton theCostume Historian.

7.30pm. £12, pre-booking advisable.

Pear day

Haunted Cannon Hall!Tuesday 28 October – Friday 31 October

Cannon Hall has been taken over by spookyHalloween happenings – our Halloweenthemed family activities will be taking placethroughout the house!

10am – 4pm.Free admission, small charge for some activities.

Spooky BakingWednesday 29 October

Come and join the cook in the VictorianKitchen and use the old range to make somescary treats! Witches and Wizards welcome!

Suitable for children aged 4-10 years(accompanied by an adult).

Booking advisable. 1pm-3pm.£5 per child.

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Studio Style 1 November 2014 – 29 March 2015

An opportunity to see the studio potterycollection on display at Cannon Hall Museumfor the very first time in a new exhibition.The collection has been catalogued andresearched by a ceramics specialist, andfeatures some renowned artists and diversepieces.

Free admission.

Spooky Baking

Lily's StoryFriday 28 November

While the men went away to fight in the GreatWar, most women stayed at home, taking jobsin transport, on the land, and in factories.They coped and they survived. one youngmunitions worker was called Lily - she was anengineer who shone in her new role - and shewas my grandmother. This is her story.A delightful presentation by Gillian Stapletonthe Costume Historian.

7.30pm.£12, pre-booking advisable.

Christmas Wreath MakingWorkshopSunday 30 November

Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath in front ofthe open fire in the Victorian Kitchen with ourprofessional florist. All components provided.Price includes festive refreshments.

12pm£40, pre-booking advisable as places limited.

Ghost NightSaturday 15 November

Dare you spend the night in Cannon Hall andjoin our hunt for ghosts?

9pm to 3am.£49, to book go towww.simplyghostnights.co.uk

Regency BallSaturday 22 November

Join us for our Regency Ball, a delightfulevening of dancing and dining from the timesof Jane Austen.

7.30pm.£40, pre-booking essential.

Father ChristmasSunday 7, 14 and 21 December

Meet Father Christmas in the famous CannonHall grotto – back by popular demand!

12pm-4pm.£6 per child, includes quality gift.

Victorian Christmas FairSunday 7 December

Entertainment, Father Christmas and craft stalls.

Free Admission 12pm–4pm.

Christmas Baking in theVictorian KitchenSunday 7 December

Using the old range, make some Christmas treatsfor you to take home and enjoy with your family.

Suitable for children aged 4-10 years(accompanied by and adult).

Pre-booking advisable. 1pm-3pm.£5 per child.

Friends of Cannon HallChristmas PartyTuesday 9 December

Join the Friends in the Victorian Kitchens forfood, music, games, quiz and raffle.

Free event, everyone welcome.6.30pm-8.30pm.

Christmas Tree Dressing Saturday 13 December

Join our artists at Cannon Hall and help createbeautiful hanging decorations to dress a treein the grounds of the park.

A wonderful activity for families to get into theChristmas spirit.

Drop in activity between 12pm-3pm followed bycarols around the tree.

Christmas LunchThursday 18 December

A traditional Christmas lunch served in theseasonally decorated Victorian ballroom.

12pm.£18.50, booking essential.

Christmas SupperFriday 19 December

A traditional Christmas supper served in thebeautifully decorated Victorian ballroom.

7.30pm.£23.95, booking essential.

The Last Full Measure ofDevotionUntil Thursday 25 September

A ceramic installation consisting of 444 lovingcups, one for each of the armed servicepersonnel killed in Afghanistan will be onshow at the Cooper Gallery. Each vessel isindividually made from 300 grams of porcelain(the average weight of the human heart) andbears the inscription 'The Last Full Measure ofDevotion' just inside the lip, with a tiny swatchof the service medal ribbon and the age ofeach of the fallen on a sprig left of front.Created by artist Catherine Wilson.

Free admission.

Poppy Making Until Tuesday 11 November

Call into the gallery and make a poppy toremember someone special and contribute toour remembrance board to mark thecentenary of the outbreak of the First WorldWar.

Free drop-in activity.

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Autumn SaleSaturday 6 September -Saturday 1 November

A fantastic opportunity to pick up an artbargain. All work is supplied by local artistsand crafts people. Includes paintings,jewellery, ceramics and much more.Everything priced £100 or under with manyitems at just a few pounds.

Free admission.

Cooper 100: ExhibitionSaturday 13 September – Wednesday 24 December

To celebrate the centenary of the opening ofthe Cooper Gallery, this exhibition features100 paintings from the permanent collectionof fine art. The extraordinary variety of thecollection in style, genre and period will coverthe walls of the Fox Wing gallery in a feast forthe eyes.

Free admission.

Cooper 100: Mask MakingSaturday 13 September –Wednesday 24 December

Come along and create a mask to celebratethe gallery Centenary. Happy 100th Birthday!!

Free drop-in activity.

Cooper 100

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Christmas Craft ShowcaseSaturday 8 November –Wednesday 24 December

Join the Cooper Gallery as they host theirannual Christmas exhibition which celebratesthe very best in printmaking, furniture, craftand design from regional and local artists.This year's exhibition looks set to be evenbigger and better than before with a feast oforiginal craft and design with a wide range ofprices to suit all pockets.

It’s the perfect opportunity to chooseaffordable gifts, from beautiful handmadejewellery to designer ceramics. The perfectalternative to the high street whether you arelooking for stocking fillers, a truly original giftor a treat for yourself.

Free admission.

Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 29 November

This year’s Christmas Fair looks set to be evenbigger and better than before. It’s the perfectopportunity to meet local crafts people andchoose affordable gifts for Christmas.

10am–4pm.Free admission.

Cooper 100 EveningWednesday 1st October

Meet oil painting conservator DavidEveringham as he explores his work, and theconservation of the Cooper Gallery collection.Hear more about our plans to restore thestunning painting ‘Café de Galata’ byorientalist painter Charles Theodore Frere.All proceeds to the Cooper100 campaign.

Ticket £5 including aglass of wine - pleasebook in advance.

Halloween CraftsSaturday 4 October - Friday 31 October

Make an origami bat to spook your friends andfamily this Halloween.

Free drop-in activity.

Art AuctionSaturday 11 October – Friday 24 October,6.30pm

A charity art auction which will raise moneyfor the Cooper 100 Campaign.

Items for auction, donated by artists, willinclude paintings, drawings, prints andsculpture, ceramics and glass. All items will beon display in the Sadler Room from 11th to24th october. The auction itself will be aticketed event which willtake place on Friday 24thoctober. Call the galleryon 01226 242905 formore information.

Christmas CraftsMonday 1 December –Wednesday 24 December

Come and create a 3D Bauble Card to give to aloved one this Christmas.

Free self led activity.

Love and Devotion: ExhibitionSaturday 17 January –Saturday 25 April 2015

The New Year starts with an air of romanceand affection at the Cooper Gallery. Thisexhibition takes a selection of the smaller,more intimate paintings and drawings fromthe fine art collection at the Gallery.Fluttering hearts, blushing cheeks and scenesof absolute devotion will take the chill out ofJanuary and create the perfect inspiration forValentine’s Day.

Free admission.

Creative ConnectionsSaturday 10 January –Saturday 28 February

Local artists create special works, includingprints and ceramics, inspired by our Love andDevotion exhibition from the permanentcollection of artworks. Find the perfectunique gift for your Valentine.

Free admission

The Annual Joseph BramahLectureMonday 2 March

Rosemary Preece of the National Coal MiningMuseum will be speaking on ‘Coal Mining inthe Yorkshire Landscape’

Starts 7pm.Free admission.

BBR Autumn InternationalSaturday 4 and Sunday 5 October

For more information on this event please seewww.onlinebbr.com

Craft Fair by Gift ClosetSaturday 11 October

Come and browse a wide range of handmadegifts and crafts.

10am – 4pm. Free admission.

Antiques FairSunday 12 OctoberCome and browse antiques and collectablesat one of Yorkshire’s most established fairs.

10am-4pm.Admission £1.50, £1 concessions.

Bonsai EventSunday 19 October

See a magnificent display of Bonsai trees inthe former Ironworks.

For further information seewww.bonsaitraders.co.uk

10am-4pm.

History Explorers Half-Term FunMonday 27 October – 31 October

Kids activities in the Visitor Centre, every dayfrom 11am to 3pm, including scary Halloweenfun!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.Free activity.

History Explorers

Guided Walk:A Great Industrial AgeWednesday 29 October

Join our historians for this walk along Elsecar’sGeorgian canal. With historic maps andphotographs, discover collieries, ironworks,canal and railway. Explore the stories of agreat industrial age. Approximately 5 miles.

11.30am. £5 per person, booking essential.

BandfestSaturday 1 November

Enjoy a night of entertainment from some ofYorkshire’s best brass bands

For more information seewww.barnsleymetband.co.uk

Christmas Gift and GrubSunday 2 November

A wonderful mix of a craft fair and farmersmarket, creating a unique shoppingexperience! over 80 stalls of locally produced,handmade gifts and delicious food!

10am-4pm. Free Admission.

Newcomen Engine Open DaysWednesday 5 November, Wednesday19 November, Wednesday 3 December

Marvel at Elsecar’s newly-conservedNewcomen Beam Engine in action, describedas the most important piece of industrialheritage in the world.

Tours on the hour at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm,2pm & 3pm. Call 01226 740203 to book yourplace. Numbers strictly limited. £3 per person.

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Guided Walks

Antiques Fair Sunday 9 November

Come and browse antiques and collectablesat one of Yorkshire’s most established fairs.

10am-4pm.Admission £1.50, £1 concessions.

Guided Walk:The Riches of WentworthWednesday 12 November

Take a guided stroll with expert guides aroundthe stunning follies of Wentworth Woodhousebefore heading back to the majestic industrialarchitecture of Elsecar. Approx 7 miles.

11.30am. £5 per person. Booking essential. 01226 740203.

Grimethorpe Colliery BandThursday 6 November

We are thrilled to host the world’s mostfamous brass band in the former ElsecarIronworks. They have an international

reputation both on the concert and conteststage. Featured on film, TV and radio, theband is justifiably proud of its history andachievements. Not to be missed!

Tickets £10, pre-booking advisable.

Christmas Gift and Grub Sunday 16 November

A wonderful mix of a craft fair and farmersmarket, creating a unique shoppingexperience! over 80 stalls of locally produced,handmade gifts and delicious food!

10am-4pm.Free Admission.

Late Night Shopping andChristmas Light SwitchFriday 21 November

Join the Mayor of Barnsley as he switches onthe Elsecar Heritage Centre Christmas Lights.Festive music, food and family entertainment,as well as late night shopping.

Light switch on 6pm.

Craft Fair by Unique Gift FairsSunday 23 November

Come and browse a wide range of handmadegifts and crafts. Perfect for Christmasshopping!

10am-4pm.Free admission.

Psychic and ScienceThursday 27 November

This new and innovative show stars theGodfathers of the Paranormal – theincomparable and renowned Richard Felix,Ghost and Scientific Historian and thephenomenal, world acclaimed Spirit Medium,Derek Acorah.

Psychic & Science is unparalleled in theparanormal investigative field. Richard andDerek join together live on stage in an attemptto prove the existence of residual spiritenergies and life after death.

Live paranormal experiments with audienceparticipation.

7.30pm.£18.50, concessions £17.50, book in advance,limited tickets available on the door.

Craft FairSaturday 29 and Sunday 30 November

Come and browse a wide range of handmadegifts and crafts. Perfect for Christmasshopping! Family entertainment, children’scraft activities and seasonal refreshments –not to be missed!

10am-4pm.Free Admission.

Antiques Fair Sunday 14 December

Come and browse antiques and collectablesat one of Yorkshire’s most established fairs.

10am-4pm.Admission £1.50, £1 concessions.

Christmas Tree Dressing Saturday 20 December

Join our artists at Elsecar Heritage Centre andhelp create beautiful hanging decorations todress a tree in the grounds of the Centre.

A wonderful activity for families to get into theChristmas spirit.

Drop in activity between 10am – 4pm followedby carols around the tree.

Events at ElsecarHeritage Railway31 October -Halloween Scary Trains half hourly from5.30pm until 8.30pm, (£5.50)

6 to 23 December -Santa Specials (£9)

For details of train times and all events seewww.elsecarrailway.co.uk

Look out for exciting new hands onactivities in the galleries this winter –just turn up to take part!

Tea DanceTuesday 9 September,Tuesday 2 December, Tuesday 3 February

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society,Experience Barnsley will take you back intime, from the 1950s-1970s in this specialdance event, for people living with dementiaand their carers. The event is free but placesare limited, please call to book 01226 296301.

11am-12:30pm.

An introduction to ArchaeologyFridays from 12 September – 24 October

An introduction to archaeological techniques,theory and fieldwork, using local artefacts andincluding visits to nearby sites, led by a localarchaeologist. The course includesinvestigating sites in the landscape, learningsurveying skills, exploring buildings andtownscapes, and understanding how the pastis presented to the public.

This is a fee paying course. For moreinformation and to book a place contact theWEA on 0114 242 3609 or go towww.wea.org.uk/yh and quote the CourseCode - C3663866

10.30am–2.30pm

Tea Dance

The Road to WarMonday 22 September –Sunday 11 January 2015

Marking the centenary of theFirst World War, the first in aseries of three exhibitions atExperience Barnsley tells thestory of the First World Warthrough the eyes of localpeople. The exhibitionexplores the first year of theconflict, looking at local recruitment and thefever of call-up for Barnsley’s soldiers. Mostpeople thought it would be over by Christmas.

In following exhibitions in 2016 and 2018 wewill follow their journey, through call up toarmistice and discover how the war affectedtheir lives and the lives of theirfamilies at home.

Free admission.

Knit2getherTuesday 23 September, 21 October,18 November, 16 December, 27 January,24 February, 24 March

Experience Barnsley is supporting this uniqueopportunity for people living with dementiaand their carers to enjoy knitting together,maybe learn a new skill or just meet newfriends. The event is free but places arelimited, please call Adele Lacy, support workerat Alzheimer’s Society to book 01226 296301.

11am-1pm

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BarnsleyHistory Day

Major New Exhibition

New public art commission commemoratingthe Barnsley Pals will be unveiled inCentenary Square on 24 September.

Under Fives FunEvery Monday 1 to 29 September and3 to 24 November 2014

Come and join us for a series of creative fun.

Free, but places are limited so please pre-book. Maximum 30 children/adult per session.

10am-11.30am

Archaeological FindsIdentificationThursday 2 October

Local finds liaison officer Amy Downes fromthe Portable Antiquities Scheme will be onhand to assist with identification andrecording of people’s found objects. Drop intothe museum between 1pm-3pm.

Free admission.

Museum Break In!Every Wednesday 15 October to10 December (except 29 October)

Come along and learn how to animate adaring museum raid! Using Lego, each sessionwill cover a key part of animated film making,from storyboarding and sound effects to setbuilding and backdrops.

Ages 8+. Free but places are limited so pleasepre-book. Maximum 24 children per session.

3.30pm-5.00pm

Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle:Made in the Great WarFriday 26 September

Six years ago, Sam Sweeney, fiddle playerwith Bellowhead, bought a violin. The labelinside gave the date 1915 and the nameRichard S. Howard. Research revealed thatit had been made by a some-time musichall performer from Leeds called RichardSpencer Howard. When he was conscriptedto fight in World War I, his violin had beenleft unfinished in his workshop.

The pieces of the fiddle lay in a manilaenvelope for nine decades until they madetheir way into the hands of luthier, RogerClaridge. over ninety years after Richardbegan working on the fiddle it was finishedand placed in Roger’s shop.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the startof World War I, Sam has collaborated withstory-teller Hugh Lupton, fellowBellowhead band mate Paul Sartin andconcertina player Rob Harbron to create amusic/spoken word/film performancebased on this story, featuring on stage theactual fiddle made by Richard Howard.

7.30pm at the CivicTickets £14/£12 concessions. Available fromthe box office in person, byphone 01226 327000 or onlinewww.barnsleycivic.co.uk

Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle: Made in the Great War

Tracing First World War AncestorsMonday 29 September

Thousands of digitised military records arenow available online, allowing the public topiece together the career of a First World Warsoldier ancestor. This talk delivered by anexperienced genealogist, introduceresearchers to these records and analyse howto get the best out of them.

7pm – 8pm Free, bookingessential.

Scrapbooking for Age 8+Saturday 4 October

Join an artist to learn how to creativelyscrapbook your memories.

10.30am - 12.30pmFree, Booking essential, ages 8+

Ask Catherine BaileyThursday 9 October

Catherine Bailey, author of Black Diamonds, abook inspired by the local coalminingindustry, will be visiting Experience Barnsleyfor a Question and Answer session.

5.30pm-7.00pm in the Town Hall CouncilChamber.Free, booking recommended.

Family History SurgeriesWednesdays 24 September, 22 October,19 November and 17 December

2014 marks the100th anniversaryof the start ofWorld War one.Did you have anancestor whofought? Are youinterested infinding out moreabout them usingonline resources?

Not sure where to start? Book a free 30 minutesession with a member of the Archives team togain one-to-one advice on how to start yourresearch. Free admission, booking essential(01226 773950).

Create a Wire Poppy SculptureSaturday 27 September

Help us to create a poignant spectacle for thetown hall gardens for Remembrance Sunday.Create a wire poppy sculpture with artistsFaceless, to contribute to our Remembrancefield of poppies.

Free, drop in 10am-12noon or1pm-3pm.

Experience BarnsleySunday 28 September

A trip down Memory Lane with Dave Cherry –reminisce as you watch films of Barnsleythrough the years – you may even be in thefootage!

12pm and 2pm in the Council Chamber of theTown Hall. Free - reserve your place in advanceby calling the museum.

The Christmas TruceSaturday 18 October

Come along and meet children’s author, HilaryRobinson, who will tell the true story of theChristmas Truce, when in 1914, German andBritish soldiers put down their weapons andplayed football together. Hilary writes booksthat are fun, books that help reading andbooks that are loved bychildren throughout the world.

2pm-3pm. Age 7+

The Somme 1916,Serre and the Barnsley PalsSaturday 18 October

Hear about the experiences of soldiers fromBarnsley in one of the largest and bloodiestbattles of the First World War by expert NigelCaves.

11am.Free, booking recommended.Supported byPen and Sword Books.

Spooktacular!Monday 27 October –Saturday 1 November

Get creative this Halloween season and makeyour own spooky hat!

11am–1pm.Free drop-in activity.

The Road to War -Hands on HistorySaturday 11 October andSaturday 8 November

Drop into two special afternoons where youcan handle original documents and lettersfrom the First World Wararchives.

1pm-3pmin the Discovery Centre.

The Barnsley Pals Saturday 11 October, 11am

A special talk by author Roni Wilkinsonexploring the recruitment, training and ‘goingover the top’ for the local men who becamethe 13th and 14th Battalions, York andLancaster Regiment – 1st and 2nd, BarnsleyPals.

Free, booking essentialSupported byPen and Sword Books.

The Great War SocietySaturday 11 October

Come along to Barnsley Pals CentenarySquare and meet Tommies from the FirstWorld War, discover what life was really likefor those young men recruited for battle.

Members of the Great War Society dress inperiod uniforms and equipment, learn thedrill, and undertake the training and everydayactivities of the time, to give you a small tasteof what it felt like to take partin the war to end wars.

10am-4pmFree admission.

New Thoughts on British WarResisters 1914-1918Saturday 8 November

Hear a fascinating talk by Cyril Pearce(University of Leeds) who has been working onthe history of war resisters to create a nationalpicture based on a unique database of Britishconscientious objectors. Now the PearceRegister of British Conscientious objectors,the database is part of the Imperial WarMuseum’s ‘Lives of the First World War’ digitalplatform. Material from the database formsthe basis for his new book, ‘Communities ofResistance: Patterns of Dissent in First WorldWar Britain’, to be published in 2015. His talkwill be an introduction to someof its new ideas.

Free admission.

The Friends of Barnsley Archivessocial evening and talkMonday 10 November

Come along andjoin the Friends ofBarnsley Archives attheir evening socialevent, featuring anillustrated talk byLinda Huttonentitled ‘Whowanted warmemorials?Commemoratingthe fallen of WW1 inBarnsley.’

Tickets £27pm–9pm

RememberTuesday 11November

We invite you to rememberall those who gave their life duringconflict and to observe two minutes silence at11am at the war memorial in front of the townhall. In the gardens you will see over 100 wirepoppies, made by local schoolsand members of the public tocommemorate the fallen.

11am. Free admission.

Scab! Saturday 15 November

A unique theatre piece exploring strikebreakers and their return to work.Thursday 15th November 2pm-3pm.

Free, booking recommended.

Christmas Light Switch OnWednesday 19 November

Start Christmas with a bang! This year joinNoddy at the Town Hall, as he switches onthe Town Centre Christmas Lights at 6pmfollowed by the annual firework display. DJSimon Hirst does the countdown!

Entertainment begins at 5pm

Not About HeroesBy Stephen MacDonaldFriday 21 November

“I am not concerned with Poetry. Mysubject is War, and the pity of War. ThePoetry is in the pity.” Wilfred owen

Not About Heroes is the unforgettable storyof two of the finest ‘Great War’ poets,Wilfred owen and Siegfried Sassoon, theirfriendship, their inter-dependency, theirpoetry. Through the letters and poems ofthese two men, Stephen MacDonald’sacclaimed play paints a vivid and movingpicture of their friendship and the conflictthat brought them together.

one hundred years on from the beginningof the First World War, Not About Heroes isboth exhilarating and uncompromising inits exploration of love, war and a friendshipthat changed the face of British poetry.

7.30pm at the CivicTickets £14/£12 concessionsAvailable from the box officein person, by phone 01226327000 or onlinewww.barnsleycivic.co.uk

Town Centre Festive Fun!22 and 29 November,6, 13 and 20 December

Join us every Saturday on the lead up toChristmas in Barnsley Town Centre forfestive fun. With different entertainersevery week, Barnsley is the place to makeChristmas shopping fun!

Late Night WednesdaysFrom Wednesday 19 November

Join us for Late Night Retail opening inBarnsley Town Centre.

Tracing First World War ancestorsSaturday 22 November

Thousands of digitised military records arenow available online, allowing the public topiece together the career of a First World Warsoldier ancestor. Delivered by an experiencedgenealogist, this talk introduces researchersto records and analyses how to get the bestout of them.

11am – 12noonFree, booking essential.

Party with us, Christmas 1984Saturday 29 November andSaturday 6 December

Drop into family activities between 11am-2pm, make music, badges, scrapbooks, paperchains, Christmas decorations and play withsome of our 80s games! Free event.

Plus – lots of free events and activities as partof the Town Hall open Day!

Wartime Family ChristmasSaturday 20 – Tuesday 23 December

Take a step back in time and recreateChristmas during the war. Discover howfamilies celebrated this festive period duringwartime and make your own creativedecorations.

Drop in between 11am to 1pm.Free activity.

Seduction of GlassMonday 19 January – Sunday 15 March

Glass production, an important part of theindustrial heritage of the North, hascontributed to the wealth of a region and anation. The exhibition ‘Seduction of Glass’looks at both industrial and stained andstudio glass production.

The role of the glass industry in Barnsley –second only to coal and emblazoned on thecoat of arms - continues to survive to this day.Barnsley produced fine lead crystal as well assoda glass and, once a worldwide brand, waspart of the 1951 Exhibition of Britain.

Barnsley History DaySunday 22 February

Join us in the Town Hall for the annualBarnsley History Day which has drawnthousands of visitors in recent years. Withstalls and displays from over 40 local heritagegroups and organisations, along withentertainment, activities and talks, therereally is something for everyone.

Telephone 01226 773950 to book a stall.

10am-3pm.Free admission.

Hot Bulb Engine DemonstrationSunday 12 October

Enjoy the sight, sound and smell of the enginein operation!

1pm to 3pm.Free admission.

Zombie Run -Barnsley NHS Charity RunSaturday 18 October

Barnsley Hospital Charity will be holding it’ssecond Zombie Run event this year on the18th october at Worsbrough Mill. With thezombie outburst really at its peak, thosetaking part really will be running for theirlives!

Zombie Run Barnsley is a 5k run wherebyrunners are faced with various differentobstacles to overcome whilst also beingchased by hoards of zombies. Each runner willbe given a utility belt at the start of the coursewith three lives attached. If the runnercompletes the course with at least one life,they have survived the apocalypse!

Early bird tickets are on sale now for £25 andthose wanting to take part in the event mustcontact either Katie atkatiecartwright@nhs.net or Tanya attanyaoates@nhs.netAlternatively, call 01226 431915.

We're Going On A Witch HuntSaturday 25, Sunday 26, Monday 27,Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 October

Ragwart has put a spell on Worsbrough Mill toprotect her hidden gold. Anyone who enterswill be cursed. Are you brave enough to sneakthrough the mill collecting the clues to breakthe curse and find her golden hoard? Childmust be accompanied by a terrified adult.

Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm.£3 per child.

Christmas Carol Concertfeaturing Worsbrough Brass BandSunday 21 December

1.30pm-3pmFree event.

Christmas Tree DressingSunday 21 December

Join our artists at Worsbrough Mill and helpcreate beautiful hanging decorations to dressa tree in the grounds of the Mill.

A wonderful activity for families to get into theChristmas spirit.

Drop in activity between 10am – 4pm followedby carols around the tree.

Hot bulb engine

Children’s playground

Milling Demonstration Sunday 2 November

A chance to see the powerful mill transform graininto flour using waterpower. Enjoy a deliciousbread made from Worsbrough Mill flour in ourcafe, talk to the miller to find out more - thentry out your bread making skills at home usingour selection of quality organic flours availablefrom the mill shop and millers tea room.

11am to 2.30pm. Free.

Father Christmas and his Workshopplus Gift and Food FairSaturdays 13, 20 December 10am-4pmSundays 14, 21 December 10am-4pmFriday 19 December 4.30pm-7.30pmMonday 22 and Tuesday 23 December10am-4pm

Meet Father Christmas and his elves in theirmagical workshop and help them in theirpreparations for the big day!

Booking advisable. £7 per child; £4 per adult -tickets on sale now. New evening and weekdaytimes added for 2014! Plus seasonal gift andfood fair - free admission.

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HireFrom a Georgian Country House to an artgallery and a working water mill, ourvenues are exciting and offer uniquesettings suitable for events of any kind –birthday parties, private functions &events, meetings, conferences, workshopsand even film shoots!

EatBarnsley Museums offer a wide range ofscrumptious food options ranging fromtraditional to contemporary with a twist.Elsecar Heritage Centre, Worsbrough MillMuseum & Country Park, The CooperGallery, Cannon Hall Museum, Park &Gardens and Experience Barnsley all servea delicious range of food and drink instunning locations ranging from a workingflour mill set in 240 acres of breathtakingscenery to the town centre – you can evenenjoy afternoon tea on a steam train!

All of our venues offer the option to enjoyfreshly prepared home- made food inside

or al fresco – perfect for those warm sunnydays.

You could even try some of our recipes athome by purchasing flour produced atWorsbrough Mill – a full range of organicflour milled on site in our traditional millis available to buy at all our venues.

Celebrate

The Cooper Gallery, Elsecar Heritage Centreand Cannon Hall Museum are all perfectlocations for your wedding or civilpartnership. We also offer vow renewal andbaby naming ceremonies. our venues arealso available for receptions and parties –please contact us for further information.Please email functions@barnsley.gov.uk forfurther information on any of the above.

ShopAll of our museums have fantasticshops selling a wide variety of gifts,souvenirs, confectionery, greetingscards and books. We stock afantastic variety of Barnsleyrelated products includingbeautiful etched glassware.

The Cooper Gallery also sells awonderful range of original workby local artists including ceramics,prints, textiles and jewellery.

Get InvolvedThere are lots of ways to get involved withour museums, galleries and archives.

VolunteeringAre you looking for an opportunity to getmore involved with Barnsley Arts, Museums& Archives? You could use your skills andinterests to make a difference in the workthat we do.

We have opportunities for you to getinvolved in current projects, as well asvolunteer on a regular basis.

Contact us if you would like moreinformation-volunteering@barnsley.gov.uk

Make a DonationYou can make a donation to supportthe work of Barnsley Arts, Museumsand Archives in our galleries.or please visitwww.cooper-gallery.com/support-usfor details of theCooper 100appeal.

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Exciting Events

Service Please!The Barnsley BritishCo-operative Society

Summer 2015 will be a fantastic opportunityto step back in time and explore the BarnsleyBritish Co-operative society through aHeritage Lottery Funded project. We want torecord your stories and memories about theCo-op. You can get involved in the exhibitionand events by loaning your Co-opmemorabilia. Do you remember yourdivi share number? Contact us atexperiencebarnsley@barnsley.gov.ukto get involved.

Explore Elsecarfrom Autumn 2014

Discover the stories of a great industrial age.For over 250 years, men, women and childrenworked deep underground and in the heat ofthe village’s famous ironworks.

With the newly conserved Newcomen Engineand new displays throughout the village, ahands-on museum gallery and multi-filmcinema space, a visit to Elsecar will inspireand fascinate all the family.

Explore Elsecarfrom Autumn 2014

Service Please!The Barnsley BritishCo-operativeSociety

The Kings of EnglandSaturday 7 March –Saturday 18 April 2015

"The Kings of England" is an exhibition ofpictures by South Yorkshire basedphotographer Graeme oxby. The photographsexplore the world wide cultural impact of ayoung man from Memphis who fused countrymusic and blues, shook his hips and becamethe most photographed man in history.

For most people in Britain, Elvis Presley was alegendary figure who only existed in films, ontelevision and on record. only once did he setfoot on British soil and that was in the dead ofnight en route from Germany back to the USA.

The “original” Elvis act was based on AfricanAmerican performers including Chuck Berry,Little Richard and Arthur “Big Boy” Cruddup.Thirty five years after his death, thefascination with Elvis lives on through thelegions of impersonators or “Tribute Artists”as they are now known. A worldwidephenomenon, Elvis Tribute Artists, performregularly in pubs, clubs and theatres up anddown the British Isles.

The Kings ofEngland

EXPERIENCE BARNSLEYMUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTRE

Discover a unique hands-on approach to history.Uncover the incredible story of Barnsley, toldthrough centuries-old artefacts, documents,films and recordings donated by local people.

Town Hall, Church StreetBarnsley S70 2TAE: experiencebarnsley@barnsley.gov.ukwww.experience-barnsley.com01226 772500

CANNON HALLMUSEUM, PARK & GARDENS

Step into 800 years of history, a treasure troveof art, military might, Georgian splendour andVictorian creativity. Venture out into rollingparkland and intriguing gardens.

Bark House Lane, CawthorneBarnsley S75 4ATE: cannonhall@barnsley.gov.ukwww.cannon-hall.com01226 790270

WORSBROUGH MILLWORKING MILL & COUNTRY PARK

Experience the power of nature, harnessed byWorsbrough Mill since 1625 and still workingtoday. Marvel at the beauty of nature, acrossour 240-acre country park.

Worsbrough BridgeBarnsley S70 5LJE: worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.ukwww.worsbrough-mill.com01226 774527

ELSECARHERITAGE CENTRE

Immerse yourself in Earl Fitzwilliam’s 18th-centuryindustrial village. Browse workshops, galleries andcafés, visit the world-renowned Newcomen beamengine and ride a restored steam train.

Wath Road, ElsecarBarnsley S74 8HJE: elsecarheritagecentre@barnsley.gov.ukwww.elsecar-heritage.com01226 740203

COOPERGALLERY

Enjoy fine art courtesy of Samuel Joshua Cooperwho donated his collection to the people ofBarnsley in 1914, now showcased alongsidespecial exhibitions and local artists’ work.

For more information see www.barnsley-museums.com and www.visit-barnsley.com

Church StreetBarnsley S70 2AHE: coopergallery@barnsley.gov.ukwww.cooper-gallery.com01226 242905

BARNSLEYMetropolitan Borough Council

It is advised to check with venues for information on featured events. Whilst every care and attention is taken to ensureaccuracy on this leaflet we cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omission.

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