Barnsley Sport and Physical Activity Team

31/10/2025

October has seen the team busy out and about in the community!

From school sessions and bike checks to one-off walks and bike donations, it's been a great month👏

There's lots more planned as we head into November, keep an eye on our page for updates.

30/10/2025

We've been hosting some fantastic sessions all about road safety and crossing the road - with a little help from Mr Potato Head!

Pupils have been learning how to:

🤚Stop, look and listen
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Cross safely with an adult
✅Being sensible near the road

The team will continue sessions in schools spreading the important message of staying safe near roads.

30/10/2025

If you want to get involved in supporting grassroots sport in Barnsley, then the Barnsley Road Club , cyclo cross race needs marshals and volunteers to help out. The race is round 4 of the Yorkshire Cyclo-Cross Association winter series, and it's a great event for the borough.

Volunteers Needed

Yorkshire CX Association Round 4 Barnsley The Stack ‘Techno Edition’

Saturday 8th & 9th of November

Please Sign up to Volunteer here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAEnx-pyxBVUM0YwVFNYMU9LVTY1VEFGU0tDUVA2QjRMSS4u

Thanks to all who volunteered last year hopefully we can have a good turn out- hope many will want to ride the course that Mike Newton will be designing it’s a great day.

Barnsley Road Club CX Race – Event Itinerary

Hoyle Mill Pit Stack – Round 4, Yorkshire Cyclo-cross Association League

Event Date: Sunday 9th November 2025
Venue Access & Setup: Saturday 8th November 2025

SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER – COURSE SETUP & PREPARATION

08:30 – 09:00 Collect Equipment from Yorkshire CX HQ

10:00-12:00       CX Coaching at the Stack for Junior Members

12:01-14:00 Course Marking and Layout

Position course stakes, tape, barriers, and signage.

Mark hairpins, off-camber sections, start/finish line, pits, and spectator areas.

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER – RACE DAY OPERATIONS

07:00 – 08:30 Final Preparations & Marshall Briefing

Course inspection and repairs if needed (overnight weather check).

Radio and safety equipment distributed.

Marshall briefing: roles, timings, emergency procedures.

08:30 – 09:00 Registration & Sign-on Opens

Riders collect numbers, timing chips, and receive race info.

Commissaires’ checks and event announcements.

09:00 – 15:45 Race Programme in Operation

Marshals at designated posts (rotate for breaks).

Results processing, announcements, and medal presentations ongoing.

Course maintenance between races if needed (tape repairs, section clearing).

15:45 Final Race Finish & Course Closed to Riders

Confirm all riders off course.

Debrief marshals and begin take-down.

16:30 – 18:00 Course Take-Down and Site Clear-Up

Collect tape, stakes, signs, barriers, and fencing.

Remove banners, litter-pick, and restore site to original condition.

Check for lost property and confirm all equipment returned to store.

18:30 – 20:00 Social at Spiral City

Grab a free drink at Spiral City Barnsley as a thanks for your help!

29/10/2025

Last night the team hosted a spooktacular stroll in Athersley!

Families and friends joined us for a fun-filled walk with a few friendly ghost tales along the way👻

Thanks to everyone who joined the walk and to Count Dracula for sharing some local tales and eerie stories.

The team have more themed walks planned next month with details being shared soon.

Barnsley Council North Area Team

27/10/2025

Join us for a Haunted Heritage Guided Tour and get in the Halloween spirit!

📍30 October, Monk Bretton Priory, 6pm & 7:30pm
🎟️ Booking essential – limited places available
🍺 Free pie and drink afterwards when you complete a short survey

Grab your friends and family and enjoy some eerie stories and tales!

27/10/2025

Join us tomorrow in Athersley for a Spooky Stroll!

🕯️28 October, 6pm - 7pm
📍Eastfield Arms, Athersley
🍬Sweet treats waiting at the end of the trail
🍽️10% off meals at The Eastfield Arms after your walk

Enjoy a moonlit walk and get in the Halloween spirit.

Barnsley Council North Area Team

24/10/2025

Join us next week for a Halloween Spooky Stroll!

Enjoy a group walk with eerie ghost stories told on route👻

Perfect Halloween fun for the family! Walkers will also get 10% discount on meals at the Eastfield Arms afterwards.

🕯️28 October, 6pm - 7pm
📍Eastfield Arms, Athersley

23/10/2025

Congratulations to Tankersley St Peter's Primary School who have received a Platinum award from from Modeshift Stars, the highest possible accreditation!

The award is due to their efforts to increase levels of walking, cycling, and other forms of sustainable travel in their school🚲

Learn how you can get involved with Modeshift Stars here https://modeshift.org.uk/

22/10/2025

Bring your friends, family, or your Halloween costume and head to Athersley for a spooky stroll!

Enjoy a mysterious walk, listening to ghost stories along the way👻

Perfect Halloween fun! Walkers will also get 10% discount on meals at the Eastfield Arms afterwards.

Barnsley Council North Area Team

21/10/2025

Bike Works hosted 2 Friday Fix it Sessions last week🚲

Our mechanics showed how to perform important bike checks, explained the parts on a bike, showed basic repairs and answered any questions about cycling!

There are 2 more Fix It sessions this Friday, come along and improve your cycle confidence as we head into winter.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/collections/4705633/events

20/10/2025

Head to Holy Trinity School on a Monday night for two amazing inclusive sports sessions!

Give wheelchair basketball a go or enjoy boccia, seated volleyball, archery, goal ball and more🏐

Get active in a fun, safe and supportive environment! No experience is needed, everyone's welcome.

🕛Every Monday, 6pm–7pm
📍Holy Trinity School

Book here https://grassrootsportsacademy.co.uk/booking/

Grassroots Sports Academy Yorkshire