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barnsley.gov.uk > news > new-junior-fun-run-promises-an-unforgettable-summer-event

New junior fun run promises an unforgettable summer event

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (278+ words) We're'excited to announce the launch of our brand-new, free Barnsley Junior Fun Run, taking place on Sunday 28 June 2026 and open to young people aged 8 to 14. Families can secure their place by registering now via'Eventbrite.' Participants will'take on'a lively one'mile route,…...

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barnsley.gov.uk > services > children-young-people-and-families > great-childhoods-ambition > get-into-games-careers-festival

Get Into Games careers festival

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (409+ words) Get Into Games is coming to Barnsley. Later in 2026, Get Into Games, the UK's largest touring event dedicated to careers in the games industry, will be coming to Barnsley, giving young people the chance to explore one of the country's…...

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barnsley.gov.uk > services > children-young-people-and-families > great-childhoods-ambition > primary-poetry-slam-poetry-event-for-primary-schools

Primary Poetry Slam - poetry event for primary schools

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (208+ words) Primary Poetry Slam'Barnsley Council Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. Building confidence and community through poetry In 2025 the Great Childhoods Ambition partnered…...

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barnsley.gov.uk > services > children-young-people-and-families > great-childhoods-ambition > into-games-workshops-for-schools

Into Games workshops for schools

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (168+ words) Inspiring careers in gaming: free workshops for years 7 to 9. Barnsley secondary schools can access one'hour Into Games careers workshops, fully funded by the Great Childhoods Ambition. Delivered by local video'game professionals from studios such as Sumo and Cast Iron Games,…...

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barnsley.gov.uk > news > barnsley-council-to-launch-new-specialist-and-seasonal-markets

Barnsley Council to launch new specialist and seasonal markets

4+ week, 22+ hour ago  (378+ words) Barnsley Council is starting a new programme of specialist and seasonal markets across the borough later this month. " These markets will bring new shopping ideas, fun family events, and fresh chances for local makers and traders to sell their work....

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barnsley.gov.uk > news > barnsley-council-s-love-where-you-live-helps-brings-community-s-stories-to-life-in-new-creative-project

Barnsley Council’s Love Where You Live helps brings community’s stories to life in new creative project

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (319+ words) What's your Worsbrough story? That's the question at the heart of Connected Worsbrough, a new creative project backed by Barnsley Council's'Love Where You Live'initiative. The aim is to celebrate the people, places and stories that make Worsbrough special. Using Love…...