Here is a selection of events which are held in and around Penistone. For events further afield but still in the South Yorkshire region you might like to look at the Welcome to Yorkshire website.
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January Events
Dog & Partridge, Bord Hill, Flouch, Sheffield, S36 4HH
Website: dogandpartridgeinn.co.uk
Young Farmers January Auction, Dog & Partridge, from 7.30pm
Wortley Hall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S35 7DB
Tel: 0114 288 2100
Web: www.wortleyhall.org.uk
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressel is a vivid human drama which needs to be seen by all who are interested in the growth of the Trade Unions
It exposes the plight of working people before the First World War and speaks to us powerfully about a world where the unbridled greed of a few is fed by the work of many to the detriment of all.
Specially requested by the Trustees, to be part of the celebrations of Wortley Halls 60 years as a Centre for Working People, the play directed by professional director Danielle Trigg, is being performed at Wortley Hall on January 20 and 21st (0114 2882100)
Tickets £10 and £8.
This new adaptation by Howard Brenton will also be at The Hub Kirkburton - tickets £8 and £5 on Saturday 28th Jan and The Venue Stocksbridge on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February.(0114 2838692) Tickets £10 and £8. All performances start at 7 30pm. Tickets will be very limited so please book early.
The White Heart, Bridge End Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire,
S36 7AH
Tel: 01226 762843
Web: www.thewhiteheart.co.uk
A hot toddy welcome drink; Highland Piper; Four course dinner including Piping in the Haggis & with a wee whisky dram toast. Followed by a Celidhi disco.
£35.95 p/p four course meal, toddy & dram
See the website for more details and menu.
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY
Tel: 01226 767532
Web: www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/event/penistone-theatre-group-present-jack-and-the-beanstalk
For more than 20 years Penistone Theatre Group have been entertaining the community with their annual pantomime. This year sees the popular return of Will Bisby as Dame Veruka Vestibule in the production of Jack and the Beanstalk. These locally produced pantomimes are said by many to rival anything seen on the professional stages of Sheffield, Bradford and Leeds.
Tickets sell fast so book early.
Adults £8, Concession £5.
Event to raise funds for the Westwood Memorial to commemorate the 1862 High Green mining accident. Tickets are £10, price includes pie and peas (vegetarian option available).
Tickets will be on sale at Ecclesfield Parish Council and Paces Campus. Any further information please contact Darren Ward 0114 284 7943.
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET;
Tel: 01226 776040; Web: www.wentworthcastle.org
An opportunity to wrap up warm against the weather and discover the winter world of Stainborough Park.
Keep a lookout for birds and mammals and learn how to identify a tree when it isn't wearing any leaves.
Cost: £3 per person or £10 for a Family Ticket.
Call 01226 776040 for details. Visit the website for online booking.
February Events
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY
Tel: 01226 767532
Web: www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/event/heroes-of-rock-ppo-through-the-ages
The Ultimate Musical Journey in full costume. Featuring some of the greatest bands of all time. Beatles to Oasis Queen to U2 The Rolling Stones to Kings of Leon
Adults - £12.50
The White Heart, Bridge End Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire,
S36 7AH
Tel: 01226 762843
Web: www.thewhiteheart.co.uk
The Kings Of Swing Event- with the prolifically acclaimed GARY GRACE. Anyone who enjoys the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the smooth easy listening or big band entertainers of their day will love what is on offer for this special night.
The night begins with a Pink fizz cocktail reception. A St Valentine inspired meal. please see the website for more information and menu.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT
Tel: 01226 790427
Web: www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk
A great new experience is coming to Cannon Hall Farm. Go along between 11am and 3pm and watch as sheep are pregnancy scanned. These sheep will be featured in the Lambing Live event on 30th March. This is a great opportunity to see at first hand, the baby lambs as they develop inside in the mother's womb. There will also be an opportunity to feed the cattle in the roundhouse using the new tube feeding system, the small animal petting area will be open and kids activities too. This event is free with normal farm admission of £4.95 for adults and children.
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY
Tel: 01226 767532
Web: www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/event/everly-pregnant-brothers
Everly Pregnant Brothers website: www.everlypregnantbrothers.co.uk
Comedy ukulele ensemble comprising Pete McKee (ukulele), Shaun Doane (vocals & harmonica), Richard 'Bails' Bailey, Toby Foster, Charley McKee, Klive Humberstone & Ginger Dave (ukuleles).
Tickets: Adults - £15.
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET;
Tel: 01226 776040; Web: www.wentworthcastle.org
Online Booking: www.wentworthcastle.org/diary.asp
Crazy Creature Crawl: Sat 11th to Sun 19th February
Follow the clues as you explore the gardens and enjoy the great outdoors. Normal Gardens Admission applies.
Creature Cookies: Mon 13th and Tues 14th February
Get kitchen-creative with our cookie sessions, available at 11.30am and 1pm. £5 per child - booking essential.
Meet a Creature: Thurs 16th, Fri 17th and Sat 18th February
Not the usual creatures you might see around Wentworth Castle Gardens! There'll be creepy crawly cockroaches, loveable lizards and slithering snakes...
£5 per child - booking essential. Sessions at 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Call 01226 776040 for further information and bookings, or book online at the website.
Meet the Fire Brigade! Weds 15th February
From 10am to 4pm
Pancake Fun Day: Sun 19th February from 10am to 4pm
Come along and take part in our pancake-themed activities.
St Johns Community Centre, Church Street, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AR
Come along and talk about your memories and thoughts about Penistone past, present and future. Click here to view a PDF of the publicity leaflet for more information (right-click to save to your computer). Part of Experience Barnsley, the new museum and archives centre opening in Barnsley Town Hall.
To find out more call 01226 773950 or visit www.barnsleylive.co.uk
Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT
Tel: 01226 790427
Web: www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk
The farm has a hundred and eighty sheep due to lamb during the week of February 11th - 19th so they are hoping for nearly 300 lambs - this means there's a great chance of seeing a lamb born. They're are also expecting piglets, goat kids and you might even get lucky and see a baby llama as one is due in February.
SMJ Falconry who will be displaying their collection of Hawks, Falcons and Owls between the 13th and 17th February.
Also - daily indoor kids craft activities some with a sheep related theme and the small animal petting area is open.
The petting area will be open all week and there is regular supervised feeding of the larger animals in the Roundhouse.
The entrance price for this week will be £5.95 for adults and children of 3 years and over. Senior citizens will be £4.95 and children under 3 go free.
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET;
Tel: 01226 776040; Web: www.wentworthcastle.org
Online Booking: www.wentworthcastle.org/diary.asp
With no leaves on the trees, it's easier to pick out the commoner parkland birds. We'll keep an eye out for the winter visitors too.
10.30am to 12.30pm. Cost: £3 per person or £10 for a Family Ticket. Call 01226 776040 for more information.
March Events
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY
Tel: 01226 767532
Web: www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/event/mercury
Mercury perform an outstanding tribute to the legend that is Queen with an emotive, powerful and totally live set that features a huge selection of the band's catalogue of hits from the popular and familiar 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'We Will Rock You,' 'We are the Champions' 'Friends will be Friends' and 'A Kind of Magic' through to the lesser known tracks such as the acoustic flavoured '39' and 'Love Of My Life'.
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY
Tel: 01226 767532
Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir's annual Celebrity Concert with guests Philharmonic Brass.
Tickets from Melvyn Dyson on 01226 766286.
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY
Tel: 01226 767532
Web: www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/event/annie
Annie is an optimistic, spunky, 11 year old orphan in the American depression, determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago at a New York Orphanage run by cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. Her search finds her a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks and even a meeting with President Roosevelt.
Popular songs include "Tomorrow", "It's a Hard Knock Life" and "Never Fully Dressed without a Smile".
Tickets on sale from 1st Feb. Adults - £10, Concessions - £9
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET;
Tel: 01226 776040; Web: www.wentworthcastle.org
Online Booking: www.wentworthcastle.org/diary.asp
Spring is the time of year when plants and wildlife respond to the increasing temperatures and wake up after winter. We'll wander through the Parkland looking at the plants and animals which tell us that warmer weather is on its way.
10.30am to 12.30pm; £3 per person or £10 for a Family Ticket. Call 01226 776040 for more details
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY
Tel: 01226 767532
Web: www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/event/swan-lake
One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It's the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.
An evening not to be missed "Vienna Festival Ballet, with its talented array of young artistes, ensures you won't see dancers going through the motions" OXFORD TIMES "This production looks and feels absolutely right" WORTHING HERALD
Tickets - prices not available at time of writing - please check the website.
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY
Tel: 01226 767532
Web: www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/event/cmon-everybody
All the greatest musical stars of the 50s & 60s come amazingly alive in this spectacular, action-packed, non-stop, live, rockin' show. Re-live the hits of Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Connie Francis, Duane Eddy, Bill Haley and more. Take a nostalgic trip back to the great era of Rock n Roll and enjoy top class tributes performed from the heart by high quality musicians, including the legendary Chris Fender Black. A truly memorable night not to be missed!
Adults - £17.50, Concessions - £15.00
Some of the above information has been taken from other local websites, notably the excellent Penistone Pictorial website (from which some details are shamelessly borrowed verbatim) and the This is Penistone site. These also feature information about smaller and/or community-based events which may also be of interest to visitors.