Barnsley Council North Area Team

Barnsley Council North Area Team We work with the electoral wards of Athersley and New Lodge, Darton East, Darton West and Old Town to assist communities on behalf of Barnsley Council.

Supporting residents, community groups and Councillors, working together to improve our communities and the quality of life for people who live here. We work with the communities of Darton, Mapplewell, Staincross, Woolley Colliery, Kexborough, Barugh, Barugh Green, Redbrook, Gawber, Wilthorpe, Smithies, Pogmoor, Honeywell, Old Town, New Lodge, Athersley North, and Athersley South. The team is made

up of Rosie Adams, Lee Swift and Rebecca Battye. Get in touch with us if you'd like to know more about our work, or how you could get involved in helping our community. Please bear in mind we are a small team working Mon-Fri, we will get back to you as soon as we can. Social media acceptable use policy

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Looking for something to do? Head over to Mapplewell summer gala organised by Darton East Ward Alliance.
05/09/2026

Looking for something to do? Head over to Mapplewell summer gala organised by Darton East Ward Alliance.


Coming soon…
05/09/2026

Coming soon…

🌸 Ladies Exercise Class 🌸

Looking to get active in a friendly and welcoming environment?

Join our FREE Ladies Exercise Class and enjoy light exercise, movement, and social connection in a supportive setting designed for all abilities.

📅 Starting Monday 14th September
⏰ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
👥 18+
✅ Suitable for all abilities
📍 Ad Astra, New Lodge Community Centre, New Lodge Crescent, S71 1SH

Whether you're new to exercise or looking to stay active, everyone is welcome.

💪 Improve your wellbeing
🤝 Meet new people
❤️ Build confidence through movement

05/09/2026
04/09/2026

What matters most to you about Barnsley's future?
Barnsley has achieved a lot over the years. Now we're looking ahead and asking what matters most to the people who live, work, study and spend time here.
We're starting a borough-wide conversation to help shape the next chapter for Barnsley, and we want you to be part of it.
Tell us what matters most to you at barnsley.gov.uk/ShapingTheFuture
Prefer a paper copy? Barnsley 2040 surveys are also available from Barnsley Libraries and Family Hubs.

04/09/2026

Love this! 😁

What a great way to spend a Friday afternoon! 😁
03/09/2026

What a great way to spend a Friday afternoon! 😁


Looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people? Join the Dance Social at Roundhouse Library every Friday from 1pm to 3pm.

Open to anyone aged 50 and over, this free weekly session is a great opportunity to enjoy music, make friends and have a dance in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

No booking required. Just come along and join in.
Barnsley Council North Area Team

Save the date 📆 Healthy Barnsley
03/09/2026

Save the date 📆

Healthy Barnsley

🌟 Darton East Health & Wellbeing Event – Get Ready! 🌟
We’re getting ready for what promises to be a busy, brilliant and useful morning at the Darton East Health & Wellbeing Event! 💚
📅 Tuesday 27th October 2026
⏰ 10:00am – approx. 1:00pm
📍 Mapplewell & Staincross Village Hall
Darton Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AL
Come along and meet a fantastic range of organisations offering Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) – plus the occasional freebie! 🎁😉
There really is something for everyone, with organisations ranging from Age UK to Fire & Rescue, Barnsley FC Community Trust to What’s Your Move, and many more.
❤️ Free health checks will also be available from the brilliant How’s Thi Ticker team – a great opportunity to get a quick check and find out more about looking after your heart health.
🚲 Bikeworks will also be joining us, so if your bike has been making some strange noises lately, bring it along and get it checked over!
💼 Looking for work or thinking about your next step? Employment support will be available too.
Whether you’re looking for advice, support, information, a helping hand, or simply want to see what’s available locally, come along and have a chat.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The event is open to all ages.
📣 Calling local organisations!
If your organisation provides Information, Advice & Guidance and you’d like to be part of this event, please get in touch with the Village Hall.
📧 [email protected]
📞 01226 381006
We’ll see you all on Tuesday 27th October! 👋
And for now… enjoy the rest of your summer! ☀️🌻

A new seated exercise class is taking place at Cafe Crossroads. Join them Wednesdays at 10.30am 😊
02/09/2026

A new seated exercise class is taking place at Cafe Crossroads. Join them Wednesdays at 10.30am 😊

This morning in Cafe Crossroads ...all welcome to our Free Seated Exercise Class. Starts at 10.30am and includes a Free drink
fans Crossroads Caring For Carers Barnsley Barnsley Barnsley Council Barnsley Local Television Darton and Mapplewell Community Maxine Broomhead

29/08/2026
Using this total body walking, you're engaging more muscles as you exercise as well as reducing wear and tear on joints....
28/08/2026

Using this total body walking, you're engaging more muscles as you exercise as well as reducing wear and tear on joints.

Sounds like a win to us! Have a look at the info below

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Roundhouse Library, Laithes Crescent, Athersley
Barnsley
S713AE

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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