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Barnsley & District u3a (bu3a) - Penistone Area Information
This page is to help bu3a members that live in the Penistone area be more aware of new local developments in your area, drop-in meetings etc.
Please note that the Penistone area is not separate from Barnsley & District u3a. All members from either area are always equally welcome to attend groups held in the Barnsley and Penistone areas.
The Penistone Project has been created to enable those in the Penistone area to benefit from all of the facilities of the Barnsley & District u3a, whilst also benefiting from much easier access through also having groups more locally in the Penistone area.
We now have eleven groups in the Penistone area, plus the Drop In Session. They are:
Art Group Penistone
The Art Group meets every Friday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Penistone Scout Hut, Wentworth Road, in the larger room.
All abilities are welcome.
Board Games
Board Games take place on the first and third Mondays of the month, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, in the Bar Room at St John’s Community Centre.
We offer a wide selection of games and are always happy to follow the interests of the group. Games include Triominoes, Qwirkle, the Great British Train Game, and Mexican Train Dominoes, among others.
New members are warmly welcomed.
Bridge
This group is suitable for those who are improving or already able to play Bridge.
Sessions are held every Friday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Penistone Bowling Club, Back Lane, Penistone.
Canasta
Canasta meets at Penistone Leisure Centre on the first and third Thursdays of the month, from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
Whether you would like to learn the game or demonstrate your expertise, you will find a friendly and welcoming group.
Crafty Chat
Crafty Chat is held on the first and third Fridays of the month, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the smaller room at Penistone Scout Hut, Wentworth Road.
All craft enthusiasts are welcome, including those who enjoy knitting, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, rug making, crochet, jewellery making, and more.
New members are always welcome.
Crown Green Bowling
Crown Green Bowling takes place every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm, April through to September, at Penistone Bowling Club.
The artificial green is wheelchair-friendly, and specialised wheelchairs are available for use on the grass green. A warm welcome is extended to all participants.
MOTO Penistone (Members On Their Own)
MOTO meets on the last Friday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Penistone British Legion.
The group organises day trips, meals out, theatre visits, and other social activities as agreed by members.
Paramount Theatre Group
This group attends live theatre productions, live screenings, ballet performances, and occasional films. Meetings and visits are arranged as announced.
Coordinator currently required.
Patchwork Projects
Patchwork Projects meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, at Penistone Scout Hut, Wentworth Road.
Members also support one another through a dedicated WhatsApp group.
Penistone Drop-In Sessions
Drop-In Sessions are held at St John’s Community Centre, in the IT Room just off the main hall, from 10.00am to 12 noon on the first Thursday of the month.
Members and prospective members are welcome to call in for information about the Travel Group, new groups, and forthcoming social events. Refreshments are available at the Country Market.
Walking Cricket
Walking Cricket is the newest u3a sport, suitable for ladies and gentlemen alike. It offers gentle exercise in a supportive team environment
and, above all, plenty of fun. All abilities are very welcome.
Penistone Kurling group
| Status: | Active, full but can join waiting list |
| Coordinator: | Jennifer Maddrell |
| Group email: | Penistone Kurling group |
| When: | On Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm-3:30 pm 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from May, |
| Venue: | Penistone Scout Activity Centre |
Old Blowers
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: | Roy Gamble |
| Coordinator: | Max Senior |
| Group email: | Old Blowers group |
| When: | On Thursday mornings 10:00 am Weekly |
| Venue: | Dodworth Miners Welfare |
Genealogy
Morning
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: | Margaret Williams |
| Group email: | Genealogy group |
| When: | Weekly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-1:30 pm |
| Venue: | Dodworth Miners Welfare |
Travel Committee
Day trips and overnight stays organised for Barnsley u3a will pick up in Penistone. Stays of two nights or more pick up from home by taxi and you are then taken to a central point.