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Cooper GalleryChurch Street Barnsley S70 2AH01226 242905Email: coopergallery@barnsley.gov.uk

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and GardensBank House LaneCawthorneBarnsley S75 4AT01226 790270Email: cannonhall@barnsley.gov.uk

Elsecar Heritage CentreWath Road ElsecarBarnsley S74 8HJ01226 740203Email: elsecarheritagecentre@barnsley.gov.uk

Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country ParkWorsbrough BridgeBarnsley S70 5LJ01226 774527Email: worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk

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It is advised to check with venues for information onfeatured events. Whilst every care and attention istaken to ensure accuracy on this leaflet we cannotaccept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

Exhibition: A Modern ViewUntil Sat 26 January 2013Forming part of Art in Yorkshire goesModern, 2012, the Cooper Gallery isshowing key contemporary pieces from theTrustees of The Cooper Gallery collection.Featuring work by Vanessa Bell, DuncanGrant, Patrick Heron and Ceri Richards, thisgroup of specially selected watercolours,sketches and studies of colour, explore thepersonal storiesbehind theircreation andtheir part in thepermanentcollection.

Free admission

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Diversity Festival Activitiesfor ChildrenUntil Sat 20 OctFree drop-in art activities tocelebrate the Diversity Festival

Children’s Halloween ActivitiesMon 22 Oct - Wed 31 Oct Free drop inactivities for children: design and createyour very own “spooky” badge.

Colin FryTue 9 October, 7.30pmHailed as one of the World's mostrespected TV Mediums and InternationalStar of Paranormal and Psychic Televisionprogrammes, Colin presents an evening ofentertainment.£17.50 (Concessions £16.50)

Agatha Christie EveningFri 19 October, 7.30pmSeductive, sensational and chic, thisstunning new presentation celebrates thelife and times of the Queen of Crime...withthe added twist of a mystery to solve.Tickets £15.00

Sculpture and SportUntil Saturday 3 NovemberBringing together some of Britain’s mostestablished and up-and-coming artists:this exhibition of individual sportingdisciplines is drawn from Art At TheEdge’s two year programme to sourceand exhibit outstanding and unusualartworks celebrating the London Olympicand Paralympic Games 2012.

Free admission

Prometheus' GardenSat 13 October. Doors open 7pmA unique tale of mankind’s relationshipwith technology and dependency onenergy has its world premiere inBarnsley, when External Combustionpresents Prometheus’ Garden.

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Featuring state-of-the-art digitalmanipulation of giant sculptures, dramatic special effects, fireworks, videoand soundscapes, Prometheus’ Gardenwill look like a mechanical sculpturegarden during daylight hours, morphinginto a full blown multimedia performanceafter dark. Free tickets available atwww.eventbrite.co.uk

Prometheus' GardenSat 13 October. Doors open 7pmA unique tale of mankind’s relationshipwith technology and dependency onenergy has its world premiere inBarnsley, when External Combustionpresents Prometheus’ Garden.

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Ghost NightFri 26 OctoberJoin the Ghost Night Events team andMost Haunted's Chris Conway for anexciting and unforgettable night of ghosthunting and paranormal adventure.Tickets available fromwww.ghostnightevents.co.uk

Halloween Specialist MarketHalloween Specialist MarketSat 27 October. Town centreStock up on your halloween goodies,costumes and make up at our fang-tastictown centre market

Sham 69, The Members, The Lurkers A triple-bill of punk rock!Fri 26 October*. 8pmTickets: £15 (plus booking fee)Box Office: 01226 327000 /01226 740203 www.barnsleycivic.co.uk*Rescheduled Date from Friday 25 May. Tickets ofcurrent ticket holders are still valid for the new date.

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worsbroughmill'We are going on a witch hunt!'

Sat 27 - Wed 31 OctoberCome along to Worsbrough Mill and

follow the story of Ragwart thespiteful witch who has put a spellon the mill.You can help byfinding the clues to break thespell. £3.00 per person.

cannonhallHalloween Craft FairSun 28 October. 11am – 4pm. Free Admission

Spooky BakingWed 31 October.11.30am to 1pm and2.30pm to 4pm.Come and join the cook tomake gruesome buns andscary biscuits this Halloween. Witches,wizards and ghosts are all welcome! Suitable for age 4-10years. All childrenmust be accompanied by an adult. £5.00 per child

Ghost WalksWed 31 OctoberCannon Hall is one of the most hauntedplaces in Yorkshire - come and discoverthe ghostly goings on foryourself on Halloweennight!Tickets: Adults £6Children £5Walks 6pm, 7pm, 8pmand 9pmPre-booking required

Portraiture &BeyondSat 3 NovemberArt workshoporganised by theFriends of theCooper Gallery.

£6 Friends £8 Non Members

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Barnsley People’s Poem with IanMcMillanSaturday 10 November 10:30am-12:30pmCome along and get involved in a chorus ofvoices conducted by Ian McMillan to createa special recording of the Barnsley People’sPoem for Experience Barnsley, the new

museum opening in the townhall.FREE tickets need to becollected from the Civic.

cannonhallChristmas Crafts ShowcaseSat 10 Nov – Mon 24 DecThe gallery will host its annual sellingexhibition, from designer glass tohandmade stocking fillers, thisexhibition is the perfect place to buyall your Christmas treats and presents.Free admission.

Children’s Christmas ActivitiesSat 10 Nov – Mon 24 DecCome along to design & create your veryown 3D bauble decoration. Free

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Fire and Light Cannon Hall Museum and Cannon HallFarm Bonfire and Fireworks SpectacularSun 4 November. 5pm – 8pm Ticket Prices: £7 Single/ £25 family ticket(admits 2 adults and up to 3 children).Ticket includes parking

Regency BallSat 10 November. 7.30 pm—11.30 pmJoin us for a fabulous evening of Regencyfrivolity in the Ballroom at Cannon Hall.Music from the Pemberley Players.Dress in period costume or black tie.Tickets include admission to a dancepractice on the afternoon of the Ball forthose without dancing experience.£39.00 per person (pre-bookingrequired), including a light buffet.

Walking/public transport ticket £5 Single ticket / £20 Family ticket

The tickets include entry into the farm,children’s bonfire activities, animalfeeding, animal petting, floodlit hamsterracing & owl flying. Fire Juggling displays,bonfire and spectacular Firework Display

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Moorcroft Christmas EventFri 16 - Sun 18 NovemberThe Moorcroft Company returns toCannon Hall for another stunning eventincluding sale of latest designs, auctions,

a chance to meet thedesigners and antiquesexpert Eric Knowles.Complimentary seasonalrefreshments will beserved.

The Ballroom will bedressed with abreathtaking Christmastree, and with thefragrance of Christmaspines and mulled wine

and the melodic sounds of Christmascarols.

Tickets are not required to attend thisevent, though places at the auction willbe limited each day.

Ceilidh and SupperFri 23 November

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Friday 30 November - Sun 2 DecemberTrading Times:Friday 9am - 7pm (Fireworks at 6pm)Saturday 9am - 5pmSunday 9am - 4pm

Christmas Lights Switch OnWed 21 NovemberEntertainment begins at 5pm.Switch on and fireworks display at 6pm.Childrens rides and late night shopping.With special guests including Mike theKnight

Christmas Lights Switch OnWed 21 NovemberEntertainment begins at 5pm.Switch on and fireworks display at 6pm.Childrens rides and late night shopping.With special guests including Mike theKnight

Barnsley Christmas Craft MarketFriday 30 November - Sun 2 December Trading Times:Friday 9am - 7pm (Fireworks at 6pm)Saturday 9am - 5pmSunday 9am - 4pm

Sadler Memorial Lecture – Dr Joann FletcherSat 24 November. 11am.Join Bafta winning Egyptologist JoannFletcher for a lecture on ‘Harold Jones:From Sackville Street to the Valley ofKings’. £3 Friends £5 Non Members

Cooper Gallery Christmas FairSat 1 DecemberThe perfect place to buy top-quality giftsand products for Christmas from localartists. Free admissionPlus: pay Father Christmas a visit. £5 per child

Psychic and ScienceFri 23 NovemberWith TV’s Richard Felix and Derek Acorah

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Christmas lunches and suppersVarious dates throughout December

Please contact us for furtherdetails.

Father Christmasarrives!

Sun 16 December.From 12pm.

Meet FatherChristmas andvisit ourfabulousgrotto. Plus -

meet hisreindeer!

£5 per childincluding qualitygift.

Christmas Carol ConcertSun 23 DecemberWith music fromWorsbrough Brass Band,tombola, mince pies,mulled wine, tea &coffee. 1pm - 3pm.Free admission

From The JamFri 14 December. 8pmThe Jam's greatest hits performed byBruce Foxton.Tickets: £20 (plus booking fee*)Box office: 01226 327000 / 01226740 203 www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

Glass Harp workshops 1 - 24 DecemberLearn how to createbeautiful music using theglass harp (rubbing youfinger around the rim ofwine and brandyglasses). Join artists from

Kidology at various sites during ourChristmas programme and experiencethis fantastic fun activity. Places arelimited so please book at the venue foreach session.

Saturday 8 + 15 December.11am-1pmand 2-4pm. Cooper Gallery – Booking01226 242905Sunday 23 December. 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Cannon Hall – Booking 01226790270Free admission

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Christmas Craft Fair Sat 8 and Sun 9 DecemberFree admission

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worsbroughmillFather Christmas at the MillSun 2 and Sun 9 December£5 per child including quality gift

Enchanted Lantern MakingWorkshops Sun 23 December. 11am – 2pmMake your Enchanted visit even morespecial with your own hand made lanternsto carry through the park. Places arelimited so please book at the venue.

Cost to cover materials: £5 per child (adult helpers free)Call 01226 790270 to book

cannonhallEnchanted at Cannon Hall MuseumFri 21 - Mon 24 DecemberNew for 2012, Enchanted at Cannon Hallis a magical transformation of the popular

‘Fairyland’ areaand surroundingparkland into awinter wonderlandof light and sound.

As the light dropsand the park comesalive, exploremagical passagesand enchantingtrees as thewoodlands take ona new life.

Opening times:Friday 21 December 4.30 – 8pmSaturday 22 December 4 – 8pm Sunday 23 December 4 – 8pm Christmas Eve 4 – 6pm

Entry to Enchanted: Family ticket (2 adults + 3 children) £7Adults £2.50Children £1.50 (under 10yrs)Call 01226 790270 to book

cannonhallFather Christmas at Cannon Hall MuseumSun 23 December£5 per child including quality gift

cannonhallSupper with the SpiritsFri 14 DecemberJoin TV’s Richard Felix for christmassupper with Cannon Hall’s spooky spirits

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elsecarheritageMeet our real Reindeer Sat 15 Decemberat Worsbrough Mill & Elsecar Heritage CentreFree admission