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Library @ the Lightbox

Wed 22 JulCudworth Library(3.3mi)

via Cudworth LibraryLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Church Open on Wednesdays

Church is open for private prayer, quiet reflection or simply to visit our lovely building.

Wed 22 Jul10:00Christ Church(3.6mi)

via Christ ChurchLocal gem

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Frickley Athletic

15:00NCEL Premier League 2026 Westfield Lane Stadium N/A Frickley Athletic v Keighley Town

Sat 25 Jul15:00Frickley Athletic Football Club(3.4mi)

via Frickley Athletic Football ClubCurated

Community

Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies. Cudworth Library. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Mon 27 JulCudworth Library(3.3mi)

via Cudworth LibraryLocal gem

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Family Workshop: The First Signs of Summer

Library @ the Lightbox

Mon 27 JulCudworth Library(3.3mi)

via Cudworth LibraryLocal gem

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Knaresborough Town FC

LeaguesFA Cup, NCEL Premier LeagueSeasons2022, 2023, 2024, 2025HomeKnaresborough Town

Tue 28 Jul19:45Frickley Athletic Football Club(3.4mi)

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Summer Sewing Social for teens: Scrunchies

One for the diary — Summer Sewing Social for teens: Scrunchies at Cudworth Library. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Wed 5 AugCudworth Library(3.3mi)

via Cudworth LibraryLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Breakfast / Coffee morning in the schoolroom

Come along on the second Saturday of the month to the Elizabethan schoolroom and enjoy a freshly cooked bacon or sausage roll or a toasted tea cake with unlimited tea or coffee. Felkirk's historical and parish records are available to view on request.

Sat 8 Aug10:00St Peter's Church(4.7mi)

via St Peter's ChurchLocal gem

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Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Cudworth Library hasn't given us the full script, but Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Tue 11 AugCudworth Library(3.3mi)

via Cudworth LibraryLocal gem

Community

Parish/Benefice Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham

Parish/Benefice Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham Occurring for 45 mins Venue St Helen's Church Athersley Address St Helen's Church Athersley, 27 Laithes Lane Athersley Barnsley, S71 3AF, United Kingdom Meeting of the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham for the United Benefice of St Helen, Athersley and St John the Evangelist, Carlton. The Cell will aim to meet every six weeks, normally on a Thursday starting at 6.00pm. (Where possible please bring a Walsingham Manual). From session to session, The Cell will hold a variety of different devotions and activities, including, eg, Mass, the Rosary, Bible Study, intercessions, meditation by a speaker, Benediction, etc, and so on. Each Cell meeting would normally last around 30-45mins. The 2026 dates of the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham for St Helen, Athersley & St John Carlton include: Thursday 5th February 2026, Thursday 19th March 2026, Thursday 21st May 2026, Thursday 2nd July 2026, Thursday 13th August 2026, Thursday 24th September 2026, Thursday 29th October 2026, 10th December 2026. All meetings held at St. Helen's Church, Athersley. Eucharist/Holy Communion Prayers

Thu 13 Aug18:00St. John The Evangelist Carlton Barnsley(4.7mi)

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Barnsley Cell of The Society of Mary

Barnsley Cell of The Society of Mary Occurring for 1 hour Venue Archbishop Holgate Hospital Chapel Address Archbishop Holgate Hospital Chapel, Robin Lane Hemsworth Pontefract, WF9 4PW, United Kingdom 12.00pm Mass. Followed by Lunch (bring your own to eat within the grounds - weather permitting) 2.30pm Benediction. The Society of Mary, whilst being one of the Catholic Societies of the Church of England, has members in churches and countries all over the world. The objects of the Society are: to love and honour Mary. to spread devotion to her in reparation for past neglect and misunderstanding and in the cause of Christian Unity to take Mary as a model in purity, personal relationships, and family life. The Meeting is part of a regular schedule of mass services (and meetings) for the Barnsley Cell of The Society of Mary members (and non-members), which aims to hold regular Cell Meetings around the Barnsley Area, with members from churches within the Diocese of Leeds and the Diocese of Sheffield. Eucharist/Holy Communion Prayers

Sat 15 Aug12:00St. John The Evangelist Carlton Barnsley(4.7mi)

via St. John The Evangelist Carlton BarnsleyCurated

Community

Location: Silverstone Circuit (Towcester)

Whether rain, or shine, we will be attending a number of shows throughout 2025 and hope to see you there.

Sun 16 AugDiversion Automotive(2.2mi)

via Diversion AutomotiveLocal gem

Community

TRAX Car Show

Whether rain, or shine, we will be attending a number of shows throughout 2025 and hope to see you there.

Sun 16 AugDiversion Automotive(2.2mi)

via Diversion AutomotiveLocal gem

Community

Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies at Cudworth Library. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 19 AugCudworth Library(3.3mi)

via Cudworth LibraryLocal gem

Community

Ford Fair 2026

Whether rain, or shine, we will be attending a number of shows throughout 2025 and hope to see you there.

Sun 23 AugDiversion Automotive(2.2mi)

via Diversion AutomotiveLocal gem

Community

Summer SEN Event

Summer SEN Event at Thurscoe Lifelong Learning Centre & Library. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Wed 26 AugThurscoe Lifelong Learning Centre & Library(1.7mi)

via Thurscoe Lifelong Learning Centre & LibraryLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Mapplewell Summer Gala

We've tracked down Mapplewell Summer Gala at Thurscoe Lifelong Learning Centre & Library. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sat 5 SeptThurscoe Lifelong Learning Centre & Library(1.7mi)

via Thurscoe Lifelong Learning Centre & LibraryLocal gem

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Venues with events near Great Houghton (Barnsley)

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Diversion Automotive2.2 miles away Thurscoe Lifelong Learning Centre & Library1.7 miles away

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South Yorkshire, England

Great Houghton has nearby local names including Diversion Automotive, New Hall Farm and Dearne Valley RUFC. We keep the dates around them together so local plans are easier to find across Barnsley. Near Here brings event details around Great Houghton in Barnsley together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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