Summer Activity Programme

The Partnership held its most successful Summer Programme to date during the period between 12/8/02 - 23/8/02. The Partnership hopes to be able to offer a similar programme in the Summer of 2003.

One of several lively fun activities enjoyed in the Summer Activity 2002 programme.

...see more of the activities included in our Summer Programme

The Partnership continues to increase its membership and members include Sports Groups, Neighbourhood Watch Schemes, local businesses as well as individual members who can have a say on what they would like to see happen in their area and make informed decisions on how to achieve these aims. Some community groups have benefited from advice on obtaining funding to raising public awareness.

The Partnership has been successful in obtaining grants for several schemes and projects with further funding applications still in the pipeline.

North Barnsley Partnership

Based at the Grove, Station Road in Royston, North Barnsley Partnership is a new organisation whose aim is to help develop businesses and the economy in the local area.

The whole of south yorkshire has been designated by the European Union as an Objective 1 region. Under this scheme the neighbourhoods in North Barnsley were recognised as 'Communities in transition'. That means communities by their own efforts and through the work of Community Partnerships and other local organistations have started to lift themselves from the very critical conditions that followed the coal and steel closures.

The task of North Barnsley Partnership is therefore to develop economic opportunities in the targeted areas of Royston, Carlton, Cudworth, Athersley, Monk Bretton, West Green and Shafton. This will mainly be achieved by implementing a variety of projects to stimulate economic growth in the area.

To learn more about North Barnsley Partnership and find out the latest news on projects.

Environment

The Boundary Walk officially opened in the summer of 2002.

Leaflets detailing the route of the walk are available from the Partnership office at The Grove.

Sports

A major project is being considered by the Partnership to bring Monckton Playing Fields back into use. This would be a long-term project and if successful, would not only improve sports facilities but would also have significant improvements for the environment.

The Park

The Park has seen some extra facilities with the addition of a Skate park and Childrens Playground.

Further improvements are planned and details will follow in due course.

Health & Well-Being

Schemes and projects within this sub-group have been running successfully for a number of years. Funding is being sought for the continuation of the Volunteer Visiting Scheme. Two new projects are due to start shortly:

A Healthy Living Centre
An Information Point

Carlton

The facilities at Carlton Community Centre at Carlton can be hired at low cost. Any interested groups should contact the Partnership.

Total Learning Community

The Partnership has plans for a Lifelong Learning Centre in Royston. If all goes to plan, building should commence in 2004.

R.E.A.P.

This project is looking at further environmental and street scene improvements along Midland Road to the East End of Royston, including the establishment of an Environmental Task Force to be based at the Partnership owned site of Monckton Playing Fields.

History Group

The Partnership secured funding to buy computer equipment and to pay for the publishing of the book 'Roystone to Royston'. The History group has since published a further book, 'Royston's Meadsteads'. Both books are available for sale at the Partnership office priced at £7.95 and £3.00 respectively.

Youth

The Skate Park was officially opened in May 2002 and has seen 2 very successful and well attended competitions.

Trophies for the first competition were donated by:

  • Astons Carpets
  • B + B Motorcycles
  • Royston Auto Components

and for the second competition by:

  • The Wells Post Office
  • McQuillans Butchers
  • Power Cleaning Services
  • MILA Maintenance