Archaeology and Geology of the Dearne
The DVLP brought in specialists to work with community groups at a number of key sites in order to develop activities specific to that local site. Local volunteers were provided…
1866 Oaks Colliery experience
The DVLP have worked in partnership with the Alan Andrews from the Art of Mining to create the 1866 Oaks Colliery in virtual reality. Using cutting edge technology you can…
Stories of the Somme – John Glynn
“The wife of Private John Glynn, 2nd Barnsley Battalion, would gladly welcome any news concerning her husband. She resides at St George’s Square, off George Street, Barnsley. A friend of…
The First DVLP “Celebration Supper”
The DVLP held it’s first “Celebration Supper” on 16th September 2016 at our offices in Elsecar Heritage Centre. 35 people were packed into a very warm room for a fun,…
Back to Nature In Wombwell Woods
If you popped down to Wombwell Woods on Sat 30th & Sunday 31st July 2016, you’d certainly be in for a surprise!….Bug hunts, campfire songs and stories, music from a…
HLF Grant Surgery
Heritage is broader than you think including people’s memories, community history, archaeology, natural heritage such as habitats and species, historic buildings, museums and archives. Come and talk to the Heritage…
Friends of Barnsley Main
We are working with the Barnsley Central Area Team to establish a ‘Friends of Barnsley Main’ group to help protect, improve and celebrate this Grade II Listed building and wider…
Celebration Supper
** We have been thrilled by the response to this event and it is now sold out. We will be organising future networking events so keep an eye out for…
My Yorkshire: Stephen Miller
My Yorkshire: Stephen Miller from the Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership on his favourite people and places. Stephen Miller Stephen Miller lives in Wakefield and works as a community officer for…
CANCELLED- Experiences of a Mines Rescuer
*Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has had to be cancelled. Councillor Ralph Sixsmith was part of the mines rescue team at the 1975 Houghton Main disaster. In this talk…