BCT News Archive – 2007
Latin Dreams for Nights on Town
Wednesday 21st November 2007
Following on from our “Big Debate” last month, the Barnsley Chronicle has published an article about a Latin Quarter for Barnsley Town to enhance the current nightlife.
The BCT Christmas Quiz
Wednesday 14th November 2007
The BCT launches its first Christmas Quiz
Enter our FREE competiton and you could win - family tickets to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Metrodome, 4 tickets to the newly re-opened Parkway Cinema or a meal for two at a Barnsley Town Centre Restaurant.
Click here to Play the Competition »»
A taste of Cultural Diversity
Tuesday 6th October 2007
Celebrating a vibrant, multicultural Barnsley, the BCT are pleased to support and promote this forethcoming event, which takes place on Sunday 21st October 11am - 4pm
Displays from Barnsley Ethnic Minority Communities, and an opportunity to 'taste the culture' with foods from around the world.
Music and performance throughout the day. Creche for young children. Activities for older children including drumming workshops and arts and crafts.
For further information contact Angie Wray on (01226) 772356 or angelawrayss@barnsley.gov.uk
Big Debate !! Barnsley uncovered! The evening economy in town
Monday October 8th 2007
A debate on the evening economy in town, at Lucorum, George Yard, Barnsley, 5.30pm for 6pm until 7.30pm
Thursday, October 25, 2007
What’s your idea of a great night out in Barnsley?
Are there too many pubs and not enough alternatives?
Have you got something to say about it?
Winners announced in Barnsley Civic Trust top Shop Awards
Thursday October 4th 2007
The winners of the Barnsley Civic Trust Shop Awards 07 were announced at a reception in the Town Hall hosted by the Mayor, Councillor Len Picken on Wednesday, October 3, 2007.
First PRIDE in Barnsley Town Centre survey of 2007 conducted by the Barnsley Civic Trust on behalf of the Town Community.
Saturday 14th July
The ‘Pride in Barnsley Survey Summer 2007’ took place on Saturday 14th July at the Town Centre Summer Carnival, 10am – 4pm outside the Alhambra Centre.
The biannual survey is designed to target persons using the town centre on a busy shopping day to ascertain their views of the town centre, what attracts them to the town and where there is room for improvement.
A cross representation of the Town Community has spoken about their town. Read more about what they have to say about our Town Centre …
Barnsley Civic Trust make things happen at the Mayor’s Parade
Saturday 14th July
The Barnsley Civic Trust had a very successful time at the Mayor’s Parade and Carnival on Saturday, July 14, signing up at least 10 new members and carrying out a survey into what people want to improve the town centre.
Barnsley Civic Trust gives Shop Awards a boost
Friday 29th June
A record-breaking 81 town centre shops and businesses have entered The Shop Awards 07, launched by Barnsley Civic Trust with Barnsley in Bloom.
It’s official – Barnsley is the new Barcelona
Thursday 15th March
More than 100 people turned up at the launch of the Barnsley Civic Trust on Thursday March 15, and heard Cllr Bill Newman announce that "Barnsley is the new Barcelona".
The BCT is Up and Running!
Monday 1st May
The Barnsley Civic Trust (BCT) is now officially up and running after its first AGM, held at the Barnsley Trades Club, on the 1st of May. This is the third new society facilitated by Yorkshire and Humber Association of Civic Societies (YHACS), and one which we are sure will prove a great success.
