Thurnscoe – A Better Place
Our Vision & Priorities
Our vision is to make Thurnscoe an even better place to live. To do this all of our activity is based around our priorities which are;
- Bringing the community together
- A community where everyone knows what’s going on
- A healthy environment for everyone to enjoy
What is Big Local?
Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents to use £1m to make a massive and lasting positive difference to their communities. It’s about bringing together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live.
Big Local projects are running in 150 areas around England. The funding is distributed by the Local Trust. It was setup with £200 million by the Big Lottery Fund which receives a portion of money from every National Lottery ticket sale. More…
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What’s happening in Thurnscoe
Latest events and projects and how you can get involved.
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Tue22Jan2019Thu24Jan201910am - 4pmThurnscoe Library
We have joined forces with BMBC’s Launchpad service to bring a Pop Up Business School to Thurnscoe in the New Year.
This is a brilliant opportunity to get expert advice and support with all aspects of setting up a business from financial planning to marketing- and it’s FREE to Thurnscoe residents!
Sessions will run 10am to 4pm and will take place at Thurnscoe Library.
Places are strictly limited and need to be booked via Alison on 07557 740330.
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Sat01Jun201910am - 1pmGoldthorpe Pentecostal Community Church
A community workshop to design a mosaic to be displayed at the Dearne Community Arts' Festival on 28 September. Come along to make a tile mosaic centrepiece. All equipment and help given; no previous experience necessary. Suitable for children 5+ to adults.
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Sat27Jul201912 Noon - 4pmThurnscoe Flower Park
Stalls available, live music and dancing - a family fun day!
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Tue10Sep2019Thu12Sep2019
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Thu26Sep20193pm - 6pmThurnscoe Library
This will be an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to find out more about our proposed Plaza development on part of Thurnscoe Sports Ground. At the meeting we will have representatives from Freestyle, Barnsley Council and Big Local Thurnscoe to discuss any concerns or views that people have.
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Sat28Sep201911am - 4pmAstrea Academy Dearne, Goldthorpe
A festival championing creativity and celebrating community in the Dearne Area.
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Sat05Oct20197:00 pmHoughton Road Community Centre
Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir present a ‘Concert for Thurnscoe.’
Tickets available from Thurnscoe Library or BLT.
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Sat26Oct201911am - 4pmSt Helen's Church Hall
Reach for the stars at our fun packed family Space Day!
Featuring a mobile planetarium, fun science workshops and much more.
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Sat07Dec201912 Noon - 4pmThurnscoe Library
Enjoy some Festive Family Fun at our Christmas Cracker on Saturday 7th December from 12 Noon till 4pm at Thurnscoe Library.
Refreshments • Children’s Entertainer • Family Crafts Christmas Lights switch-on at 3.45pm
Plus… Meet Father Christmas in his Magical Grotto only £2 per child
Local News
Thurnscoe Plaza Project
Over the last few years, Big Local Thurnscoe has invested significant amounts of money into play and leisure facilities. As part of our remit to make Thurnscoe a ‘better place to live’, we are now supporting the development of a fantastic new project in Thurnscoe. Thurnscoe Plaza Thurnscoe Plaza will ideally be sited next to […]
Thurnscoe Train Station
We have been working with Northern to continue improvements at Thurnscoe Train Station. Coming soon is an information board detailing some of the history of the village and we have also commissioned this ‘Alight Here’ Banner that we hope will encourage more passengers to get off the train and visit Thurnscoe. Look out for it […]
Big Local Thurnscoe Spring Newsletter 2019
The Big Local Thurnscoe Spring 2019 Newsletter will be with you very soon. With 5000 copies distributed locally it’s a fantastic way of keeping up-to-date with what’s happening in our community. It’s packed with local news and events including exciting news about the a proposed Thurnscoe Plaza and information about the new Dipping Platform at […]
