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Tuesday 28th October

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Barnsley Family Hubs Half Term Activities

NORTH EAST FAMILY HUB ACTIVITIES:

๐ŸŽจ Halloween Crafts
๐Ÿ“ Acorn Centre, 51 High St,ย Grimethorpe,ย Barnsley,ย S72 7BB
๐Ÿ•™ 10:00am โ€“ 11:30am
Get creative with spooky Halloween crafts! ๐ŸŽƒโœ‚๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

CENTRAL FAMILY HUB ACTIVITIES:

๐ŸŽƒ Halloween Stay & Play
๐Ÿ• 1:00pm โ€“ 2:30pm
Join us for spooky fun and games โ€“ fancy dress is welcome but optional! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง›

DEARNE FAMILY HUB ACTIVITIES:

๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽƒ SENsational Explorers โ€“ Halloween Stay & Play
๐Ÿ• 1:00pm โ€“ 3:00pm
A relaxed play session for families with children with SEN โ€“ enjoy Halloween fun in a quieter, sensory-friendly space to play and explore. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿงธ๐ŸŒˆ

Barnsley FC Holiday Camps

Barnsley Football Club are running Holiday Camps this October for children aged 5โ€“14.
These camps are open to boys and girls of all abilities and are led by qualified, coaches. Itโ€™s a great chance for children to:


โ€ข Learn new football skills
โ€ข Improve their techniques through fun games and activities
โ€ข Make new friends and have loads of fun!
๐Ÿ“… Dates: Monday 27th โ€“ Friday 31st October
๐Ÿ•˜ Time: 9:00am โ€“ 3:00pm
๐Ÿ’ท Cost: ยฃ15.00 per day
๐Ÿ“ Location: Barnsley FC Community Trust
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ What to bring: Clothing and footwear suitable for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Experience Barnsley Museum

Relaxed Opening
Opening an hour early at 9am for a quiet hour
Free drop-in

Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum. Interactives and audio will be turned down or off to create a quieter experience for visitors who prefer it.

For more information click here.

RSBP Dearne Valley - Old Moor

Nature Detectives: Guided Pond Dipping
11am - 1pm
No need to book

Nature Detectives is free but donations are very welcome.
For more information click here.

Barnsley Libraries

Thurnscoe Library
Fun children's craft sessions include activities such as drawing, painting and the chance to make things.
3:30pm to 4:30pm

Penistone Library
Lego clubs are the perfect place to develop your creativity and build new friendships.
3pm to 4:30pm

Library @ the Lightbox
Story & Rhyme - The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.
10am

Goldthorpe Library
Story & Rhyme - The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.
1:30pm

Wombwell Library
Story & Rhyme - The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.
10am

Hoyland Library
Sensory play time
10am to 11am


Worsbrough Mill Harvest Mice Trail

The enchanting world of the harvest mouse.
This special trail is designed for families and nature enthusiasts to learn about these fascinating creatures and their habitat.

Can you find all eight harvest mice hidden around the mill grounds? Each mouse comes with its own fascinating facts, making this a fun and informative activity for all ages. While you're on the trail, keep an eye out for the diverse bird species that call Worsbrough Mill Country Park home.


Free activity, takes place during museum opening hours.
Click here for details and to download the Harvest Mice trail guide.

Experience Barnsley Museum

โ€œStories of Childhoodโ€ Exhibition
ย  Free entry | Interactive displays.
Thereโ€™s something for all the family and includes a roleplay area, dress up and cosy story corner.
ย  ๐Ÿ“ Town Hall, Church St
For more information click here.

Cooper Gallery

Relaxed Opening
Museum will open early at 9am for a quiet hour.
Free drop-in

Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.

For more information click here.

Leaving Care Local Offer for Care Leavers

Great Childhoods Ambition

Explore whatโ€™s possible for children, young people and families in Barnsley.ย 

Barnsley's Great Childhoods Ambitionย 

Barnsley Children's University

As part of our Great Childhoods Ambition, we've partnered up with the Childrenโ€™s University Trust to launch the Barnsley Childrenโ€™s University.

Click here to find out moreย 

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Armed Forces Families

Find valuable information and support for our Armed Forces community and families at Armed Forces Barnsley.

Be part of something BIG

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Itโ€™s a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life.

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Neighbouring Family Hub & Start For Life Offers

If you live outside the Barnsley area, contact your local Family Hub, or Children's Services for details about programs available in your community.

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