Barnsley Civic Trust

May 2011 newsletter now out

Garreth Bruff — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:18:35 +0000

The May 2011 newsletter covers planning issues, the shops awards, celebrations and events as well as a spotlight on two Barnsley Civic Trust’s corporate members – Nuttall Yarwood and Partners Architects and The Civic, the creative and cultural hub of Barnsley town centre. BCT Newsletter May 2011 in pdf

Big Debate on Market Shopping – Report

Garreth Bruff — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:10:00 +0000

We have a fantastic market in Barnsley and the great majority of local people want to see it continue to be a success in the future. But why do so few people now choose to shop at the market and what is its future in the new world of large supermarkets and on-line retailing? Read the report from the Civic Trust’s debate on Market Shopping to find out. It reveals some interesting issues and key challenges for markets in Barnsley. Market shopping report in pdf.

October Newsletter 2010 out now

Ben Johnson — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:24:05 +0000

Octobers Newsletter is out now featuring:

BCT Shop Awards 2010 Winners
Big debate 4 – The Future of Market Shopping
Westfields update
Planning Group
Social events for 2010/11.

BCT Newsletter 11 – Oct 2010 – Download

Autumn ‘Fright Night’

Ben Johnson — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:13:21 +0000

BCT are organising a trip to Conisbrough Castle for the Ghost Tour, Saturday 30th October 2010. The tour starts at 7.30pm, with a minibus option departing Barnsley at 6.30pm. Full details, prices and tear off slip are found in the letter attached below. Please send back the tear off slip by Wednesday 29th September.

BCT Letter Fright Night Autumn 2010

August Bulletin

Ben Johnson — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:00:31 +0000

Summer Treasure Hunt

32 people attended the summer treasure around town in July. Three teams managed to solve all the clues and the overall winner was pulled out of a hat. Congratulations Phyllis, ’brain box’.

Summer Raffle

The summer raffle 2010 raised £291 for BCT projects. A big thank you to everyone who sold raffle tickets. Winning numbers are: 1544,0066,2164,0804,2689,0854,1509 0686,0463,1108,2279,0059,2124,2685,0703, 2204,0300,0017,0215,0507,1020,0599,2102,0892,2225,1212,0037,2125. All prizes were claimed from this years raffle.

Shop Awards Entry closes and Judging commences

This year a staggering 209 businesses have enter Barnsley Civic Trusts annual Shop Awards. Its the biggest business awards in Barnsley. 15 judges will be mistery shopping throughout August. Entries now cover 16 categories, plus overall winner.

Race Night in the autumn

A great night out guaranteed. A race night is planned for the autumn. Date for the diary, Friday 12th November 2010, 7.30pm start, Polish Club, (subject to change). Further details to follow in September.

Mayor’s Parade

Ben Johnson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:20:36 +0000

BCT members will be at this summer’s carnival in the Town Centre, Saturday 10th July 2010, 9.30am onwards. Volunteers needed on the day, please contact our usual email address.

Summer Treasure Hunt & BBQ

Ben Johnson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:18:10 +0000

Barnsley Civic Trust have put on a Town Treasure Hunt and BBQ this summer which will be better and bigger than last year. Taking place on Saturday 24th July 2010, starting at 2pm outside the Koffi Lounge (next to The Civic). With a BBQ around 3.30/4pm to end the event. Tickets are priced at £6 for adults and £4 for children (under 18). For further information and booking form please click on the link below.

Treasure Hunt Letter and Booking Form 2010

July Newsletter Out Now

Ben Johnson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:11:04 +0000

In July’s edition, Urban Design Panel, The 2010 BCT Executive, Market Book Preview, Benefits from the National Civic Voice, Pinfold Steps latest, Unsung heros and much more…

Newsletter – July 2010

Big three for June

Ben Johnson — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:14:34 +0000

Three Social Events for June

Show Apartments tour at Gateway Plaza, on Tuesday 15th June 2010, 6pm. Meet in the reception of the Plaza Building.

First open members meeting, on Thursday 17th June 2010, 6.30pm, at Honeywell Community Centre, Honeywell street. Find out about the latest projects and updates on developments. Light refreshments provided. Followed by a presentation by Geoffrey Hutchinson of the Maurice Dobson Museum.

Fund raising in The Mall, on Saturday 19th June 2010, 10am. Come help sell raffle tickets with Phyllis for BCT funds. Meet on ground floor near Primark.

AGM tomorrow @ The Metrodome

Ben Johnson — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:39:00 +0000

The Civic Trust’s Annual General Meeting is taking place Tuesday 11th May 2010 @ 6pm, held at the Metrodome. Event includes a presentation of a new book – Barnsley Markets.

Everyone is welcome to the event. Membership renewals are now due, and can be paid on the day.