Remembering the Lives Lost in Barnsley Mining Disaster

…one of the volunteers who risked his life to search for survivors.” To find out more about the events taking place, and how you can get involved, visit www.discoverdearne.co.ukand www.experience-barnsley.com…

The Life of Maurice Dobson

…who knew him and archive research. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lLRyp8wQU8 Local actor Simon Carr, brilliantly directed by Jow Rose, did a superb job of getting to the heart of Maurice’s complex personality. The…

SSoA

…the Live Projects programme here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/architecture/march/liveprojects/2014 The enthusiasm, commitment and creativity of the students was great to see and will really help move forward the development of the site. The…

Geocaching in the Dearne Valley

…in October 2015. All our geocaches are available to find on www.geocaching.com. You can register for a free account and download the free app on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone….

Celebrating the Dearne Valley’s forgotten industry

…DVLP Community Officer, said: “Community has been at the heart of this project and Adele’s work. We delivered pottery sessions in Hoyland, Swinton and Wath-upon-Dearne for people to learn new…

Memories of Maurice Film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H6mfnEfWRI&feature=youtu.be Maurice Dobson was an enigmatic and curious character. A former miner, WW2 veteran and antiques collector with a museum bearing his name. He was born in Wombwell in 1912…

Write On Mexborough! Film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnqQ6CRV9cg We were delighted to fund ten sessions, from September 2015, of the Write On Mexborough! group. The sessions are delivered by Steve Ely, a novelist and award winning poet….

Dearne Valley Geocaching Photos

Here are a selection of photos submitted by geocachers whilst out searching for our hidden caches. Visit www.geocaching.com to start your adventure. Dearne Valley View (GC68FMN) Phoenix Park (GC68FMH) Kes…

ITV Calendar News- Remembering the Oaks Disaster

…Disaster had on the local community. David also interviewed Fiona Kouble, vicar at Christ Church, Ardsley, to hear about the memorial and commemorative plans. Watch the full film below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygydLd1hhaw…

Maurice Dobson Museum

…with all facilities. It is very comfortably furnished with chairs and tables and the kitchen is well equipped. A Meeting Place Where small groups can meet comfortably, these already include;…