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Barnsley Essentials

Barnsley Essentials

By: Stephen Booth-Waterhouse
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Barnsley Essentials is the podcast celebrating the people, stories and community spirit that make our town unique. Each episode features local conversations, community stories, events, inspiring people, big talking points, and the issues affecting everyday life across Barnsley and South Yorkshire. From local heroes and charities to culture, wellbeing, sport, business and everything in between this is real Barnsley, told by the people who live it. Whether it’s a brand new community project, a local challenge, a charity fundraiser, or just a brilliant Barnsley story that deserves to be heard, Barnsley Essentials brings the town together in one place.Copyright 2026 Stephen Booth-Waterhouse Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Episode 2: Base71 and the fantastic work they are doing for Barnsley!

    Episode 2: Base71 and the fantastic work they are doing for Barnsley!
    Jun 9 2026

    Episode 2 of the Barnsley Essentials Podcast is here!

    This month we're chatting with Holly from Base71 Youth Zone about the fantastic work they're doing to support young people across Barnsley.

    We cover volunteering, the Barnsley 10K, the challenges and opportunities of being a new local charity, and how businesses can get involved in supporting their mission.

    Interested in finding out more? Contact Holly at holly.hodgson@base71yz.org or visit https://www.base71youthzone.org/

    Listen now and learn how together we can support the next generation.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 1: Mental Health, 10Ks & Mountain Rescue

    Episode 1: Mental Health, 10Ks & Mountain Rescue
    May 19 2026

    Episode 1 – Mental Health, 10Ks & Mountain Rescue

    Welcome to the very first episode of The Barnsley Essentials Podcast the new podcast celebrating life in our town.

    In this episode, we talk mental health, local challenges, 10K events, tea plantations, and Barnsley’s brand new mountain rescue team, who are now looking for volunteers.

    Real stories, local voices, and the people helping make Barnsley what it is.
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    18 mins
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