What's on in your local area

Citizens Advice drop-in

9am to 12pm

Wellington House, 36 Wellington Street, Barnsley, S70 1WA

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take.

This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Art studio group

11:30am to 2:30pm

Creative Recovery, Prospect Street, S70 2NR

Volunteer led informal and social art group interested in sharing skills and ideas and making artwork together.

Walking football

12pm to 1pm

Indoor Training Centre, Grove Street, S71 1ET

Walking football sessions give people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football by slowing the game down to a walking pace.

Crafts, bingo, raffle and refreshments

1pm to 3pm

Library @ the Lightbox

N/A

Citizens Advice drop-in

1pm to 4pm

Worsbrough Common Community Centre, Warren Quarry Lane, S70 4ND

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take.

This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Walking football

8pm to 9pm

Indoor Training Centre, Grove Street, S71 1ET

Walking football sessions give people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football by slowing the game down to a walking pace.

Craft workshop

9am to 2pm

The Hut, The Newburg Building, McLintock Way (off Summer Lane), S70 6BF

N/A

Art studio group

11:30am to 2:30pm

Creative Recovery, Prospect Street, S70 2NR

Tutor led art group where you can bring your ideas and work alongside a tutor who will offer guidance and show you new techniques.

Coffee and connections

1pm to 3pm

Miners Welfare, Park Road, Worsbrough, S70 5LJ

Age UK Barnsley session. Call 01226 776820 for more information.

Kamenka men's group

2pm to 3:30pm (alternate Tuesdays)

Kamenka Cafe, 712 Doncaster Road, Ardsley, S71 5EF

Coffee, tea and a chat.

Young at Heart

12pm to 2:30pm

Gilroyd Social Club, S75 3PX

Social club session run by Age UK Barnsley. Call 01226 776820 for more information.

Food with friends

1pm to 3pm

Travellers Inn, Dodworth, S75 3RR

N/A

Citizens Advice appointments

1pm to 4pm

Pollyfox Way, Dodworth, S75 3QR

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take.

You need an appointment to attend this session - call 01226 107066 to book.

Live Arts Cafe

5:30pm to 8pm

Digital Media Centre, County Way, S70 2JW

Social, fun and creative evening sessions. Each Arts Cafe night offers a soul warming blend of art, music, comedy, poetry and food. Admission fee applies.

Walking, talking, tea and toast

9:30am to 11am

Wheels and Walkers cafe, S70 5LJ

Please email hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk for more information.

Men in Sheds

9am to 2pm

The Hut, The Newburg Building, McLintock Way (off Summer Lane), S70 6BF

Craft workshop.

Citizens Advice drop-in

9am to 12pm

Lavender Court, Croft Road, Kendry, S70 4BD

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take.

This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Citizens Advice appointments

9am to 12pm

Maltas Court Community Room, 1 Maltas Court, Worsbrough Dale, S70 4QG

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take.

You need an appointment to attend this session - call 01226 107066 to book.

Bowls

10:30am to 12pm

Shaw Lane Sports Club, Shaw Lane, S70 6HZ

N/A

Wellbeing Walk - Locke 'n' Lunch

1pm to 1:45pm

Locke Park Cafe, S70 1YG

Please email hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk for more information. 

Wellbeing Walk - Worsbrough Mill circuit

11am to 12pm

Worsbrough Mill car park, S70 5LL

Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information.

She Sheds

9am to 2pm

The Hut, The Newburg Building, McLintock Way (off Summer Lane), S70 6BF

Ladies only craft workshop.

Friday coffee club

10am to 12pm

Tesco, Stairfoot, S70 3NS

N/A

Walking football

12pm to 4pm

Indoor Training Centre, Grove Street, S71 1ET

Walking football sessions give people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football by slowing the game down to a walking pace.

Reading together

1pm to 3pm

Library @ the Lightbox

Heart-warming words, read aloud by group members, with a brew.

Friday Jam - social event for music makers and music lover

5pm to 7:30pm

Various

Whether you play an instrument, want to learn or write a song, or simply meet others who share a passion for music, join in with this weekly music group.

Digital skills and employability

9am to 4pm

Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS

Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and  internet safety.

Digital skills and employability

9am to 4pm

Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS

Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and  internet safety.

Funetics

4pm to 6pm

Your Space Dearneside, Goldthorpe, S63 9EN

Get your kids active and develop their fundamental movement skills with free Funetics sessions. Booking essential.

Digital skills and employability

9am to 2pm

Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS

Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and  internet safety.

Busy Bees mixed crafts group

2pm to 4pm

Rainbow Centre, Thurnscoe, S63 0YJ

Everyone welcome, £5 per session

Digital skills and employability

9am to 4pm

Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS

Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and  internet safety.

Digital skills and employability

9am to 4pm

Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS

Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and  internet safety.

Wellbeing Walk  - Dearne

9:45am to 10:45am

Dearne Community Hub, S63 9NE

Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information.

Advice and support drop-in

9am to 1pm

Emmanuel Church, Huddersfield Road, S75 1DT

Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Darton Community Volunteer Library

9:30am to 12:30pm

Upstairs in the Darton Centre (Access is via the footpath leading to the back of the building)

A community space offering access to books and more! Suitable for both adults and children. The library has a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, board games, and puzzles. No membership required. Please note that this is an independent volunteer run library. It is a Darton West Ward Alliance project and does not form part of Barnsley Libraries statutory offer. It is unable to offer any of its services. For more information, contact northteam@barnsley.gov.uk.

Advice and support drop-in

2:30pm to 5pm (second and fourth Tuesday of each month)

Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, Laithes Crescent, S71 3AE

Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Advice and support drop-in

4:30pm to 7pm (first and third Tuesday of each month)

Mapplewell Village Hall, Darton Lane, S75 6AL

Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Darton East ward alliance litter pick

9:30am (first and third Wednesday of each month)

Various

Everyone welcome. Equipment provided or bring your own. Follow the Darton East ward 
alliance Facebook page for updates or email northteam@barnsley.gov.uk for more details.

Advice and support drop-in

1pm to 5pm

Mapplewell Village Hall, Darton Lane, S75 6AL

Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Cawthorne walk and talk

6pm to 6:45pm

Pavillion Cafe, Cannon Hall

Message Rianna to book on 07834 239869. Please note there is a charge for the car park.

Fit Red Ladies

6pm to 8pm

Greenside Church, Mapplewell

8 week programme, beginning 15 April 2026. Free to attend. Email sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk to book your place.

The Uplift Choir

2pm to 4pm

St Paul's Church Hall off Greenfoot Lane, S75 2TF

Sing, make friends, enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit, and
leave with a spring in your step at this choir. All ages and abilities welcome. No booking required - just turn up.

Advice and support drop-in

9am to 1pm

The Darton Centre, Huddersfield Road, S75 5ND

Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Darton Community Volunteer Library

1:30pm to 4:30pm

Upstairs in the Darton Centre (Access is via the footpath leading to the back of the building)

A community space offering access to books and more! Suitable for both adults and children. The library has a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, board games, and puzzles. No membership required. Please note that this is an independent volunteer run library. It is a Darton West Ward Alliance project and does not form part of Barnsley Libraries statutory offer. It is unable to offer any of its services. For more information, contact northteam@barnsley.gov.uk.

Chess Club

2pm to 4pm

Darton Community Volunteer Library - Upstairs in the Darton Centre (Access is via the footpath leading to the back of the building)

Fancy a game of chess? Join us every fortnight (starting Thursday 21 May) to enjoy an afternoon of checkmate! For more information, contact northteam@barnsley.gov.uk.

Advice and support drop-in

9am to 1pm

Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, Laithes Crescent, S71 3AE

Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed.

Let's do lunch

12pm to 2pm

The Norman Inn, Monk Bretton, 210 Burton Road, S71 2HG

Age UK Barnsley lunch club with tea, coffee and bingo (charges apply). Contact Age UK Barnsley to book on 01226 776820.

Cudworth Crafters

12pm to 2:30pm

Rosetree Community Centre, Rosetree Ave, Cudworth

We have members who sew, knit, crochet, macrame and enjoy creating new things, we inspire each other by sharing skills and knowledge of crafts we like.

Little bit of everything group

1pm to 3pm

St Pauls Church, Church Street, Brierley, S72 9JE

Age UK Barnsley social group (charges apply). Contact Age UK Barnsley for more details on 01226 776820.

Cudworth History Group

10am to 12pm

Cudworth Library, Roberts Street, Cudworth S72 8UQ

The Group aims to collect or copy and record items such as photographs, deeds, brochures, advertisements, postcards, maps and bits & bobs that relate to the history of Cudworth.

Wellbeing Walk - Cudworth circuit

10:30am to 11:30am

Cudworth Library, Roberts Street, Cudworth S72 8UQ

Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information.

Chatty cafe

10:30am to 12pm

Cudworth Exodus Building, 280 Barnsley Road, S72 8SU

Age UK Barnsley raffle with prizes (donations welcome). Contact Age UK Barnsley for more details on 01226 776820.

Little bit of everything group

1pm to 2:30pm

Dog Hill Community Rooms, Shafton, S72 8NP

Age UK Barnsley social group for tea, chats and bingo (charges apply). Contact Age UK Barnsley for more details on 01226 776820.

Wellbeing Walk - Monk Bretton

6pm to 7pm

Old Bridge Inn, S71 5RP

Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information.

Wellbeing Walk - Grimethorpe Stroll

10:30am to 11:45am

Acorn Centre car park, S72 7BB

Please email peter.hague1@nhs.net for more information.

Citizens Advice drop-in

9am to 12pm

Penistone Library, High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BR

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take.

This is a drop-in session every first and third Wednesday of the month. No appointment needed.

Walk out Wednesday

11am to 12pm

Bench next to skate park, S36 6TS

Booking is required. Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information.

Citizens Advice drop-in

3pm to 7pm

The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Hoyland, S74 9AF

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. A welfare rights advisor and a generalist advisor attend this session.

The welfare rights adviser can help with claiming benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, tax credits and pensions.

The generalist adviser can help with debt and money worries, employment, housing, relationship, energy and consumer issues.

Wellbeing Walk - Manvers Lake waterfront

12:30pm to 1:30pm

RSPB Courtyard - S73 0YF

Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information.

Citizens Advice drop-in

9am to 12:30pm

The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Hoyland, S74 9AF

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley.

The generalist adviser at this session will be available to help with debt and money worries, employment, housing, relationship, energy and consumer issues.

Citizens Advice drop-in

1pm to 4:30pm

The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Hoyland, S74 9AF

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley.

The welfare rights adviser can help with claiming benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, tax credits and pensions.

D'Clutter Club

6pm to 8pm - last Tuesday of the month

Library @ the Lightbox

Come to this session if you’re struggling with too much stuff, if you’re finding it hard to cope, or it’s affecting your life. The group is free to attend, open to friends, family and supporters, and there's no need to book. Contact Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board for more details on 07786 525988.

Wellbeing Walk - Elsecar Park

11am to 12pm

The Teapot Cafe, S74 8EY

Please email peter-bmv@hotmail.com for more information.

Citizens Advice drop-in

3pm to 7pm

Darfield Community Centre, Illsley Road, S73 9AL

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. A welfare rights advisor and a generalist advisor attend this session.

The welfare rights adviser can help with claiming benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, tax credits and pensions.

The generalist adviser can help with debt and money worries, employment, housing, relationship, energy and consumer issues.

Wellbeing Walk - Wombwell circuit

10:30am to 11:30am

Summer Lane car park, S73 0DQ

Please email rogerbird0@gmail.com for more information.

Citizens Advice drop-in

9am to 12:30pm

Wombwell Library, Station Road, S73 0BA

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley.

The generalist adviser will be available to help with debt and money worries, employment, housing, relationship, energy and consumer issues.

Citizens Advice drop-in

1pm to 4:30pm

Wombwell Library, Station Road, S73 0BA

Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley.

The welfare rights adviser can help with claiming benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, tax credits and pensions.