Monday, August 16th, 2010
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.
Monday, July 5th, 2010
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.
Monday, July 5th, 2010
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
Monday, July 5th, 2010
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
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
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.
Monday, May 10th, 2010
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.
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Barnsley Civic Trust’s packed April 2010 newsletter is out now. Includes Courthouse Campus Master Plan, Civic Voice, a new national group, free entry to a national civic trust property, Blue plaque number 4 Samuel Joshua Cooper, Annual General Meeting details and Market book preview, Big Debate on Conservation Areas, Race Night Success, Voices and Issues group, Barnsley College progress and Pinfold Step improvements.
Newsletter - April 2010
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
The Civic Trust are holding a Race Night on Friday 26th March 2010 @ 7pm. This event is not to be missed!! The venue will be Barnsley Trades Working Mens Club on Racecommon Road. There is capacity for 300 people so it will be a fantastic night for everyone. Over 18’s only.
The entrance ticket costs £4 and includes a pie and pea supper. Cash prizes for winners. All the proceeds will be going to Barnsley Civic Trust Shop Awards. You can get hold of tickets from Phyllis Barnes on 01226 288164 or email us at the usual address.
Cheap bar prices and a night at the races, what more could you ask for. Friends and family welcome. Spread the word, ticket sales are going strong.
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Due to the bad weather in January 2010 the Blue Plaque of Samuel Joshua Cooper was delayed. The new unveiling date is THURSDAY 4th February 2010 at 1pm, at the Cooper. If you would like to attend the unveiling please contact John Boswick on the usual civic trust email.
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
A draft Courthouse Campus Master Plan has been prepared for Barnsley Council funded by Yorkshire Forward as part of a programme to help bring about urban renaissance.
The Courthouse campus is the largest remaining development site in the town centre. Situated behind the Courthouse Pub and covers the area of open car parking extending to Old Mill Lane. The old railway yards are identified for mixed use development in long term plans for the town, which could provide hundreds of jobs as well as a belvedere park and living accommodation. Whilst the development of green space will bring many benefits the main reason for the development, which may take up to 20 years to complete, is economic. The site already has the Digital Media Centre and the recently completed Core building, the designs of which will set the high standard required for this important quarter of the town. High quality architectural design, massing, heights of buildings and the quality of public spaces within the site are all covered in the master plan.
The draft proposals were the subject of public consultation last year when many Civic Trust Members visited the exhibition of proposals to give their views.
