May

Artful endeavours at Ellis Primary

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Ellis Primary School, Hemingfield, School assembly jn May 2023 with pupils surrounded by artwork. FOHC Volunteer Mitchell Sutherland, School Governor Mark Farnsworth and Artist Fabric Lenny in the centre.
Assembly at Ellis Primary together with FoHC volunteer Mitchell Sutherland, artist Fabric Lenny, School Governor Mark Farnsworth and pupils surrounded by the fantastic artwork (Courtesy Barnsley Museums)

As part of the Friends of Hemingfield Colliery’s National Lottery Heritage Fund project Hemingfield’s Hidden History, the group organised a creative heritage activity at the Ellis primary school in Hemingfield village.

Thanks to National Lottery Players for helping to save and safeguard our industrial heritage and engage the next generation.
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May Days

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Wheelie good times

Tour de Yorkshire Barnsley hotspots May 2018

May 2018 was one to remember. Le Tour de Yorkshire passed through South Yorkshire on 4th May. Barnsley was busy and buzzing with one of the stages starting in the town, before heading out throughout the borough. Hoyland, Wentworth and Elsecar were all eagerly awaiting the arrival of the men’s and women’s races during the day – with crowds of all ages, street decorations and special celebrations arranged all around the route.

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