Gareth is here with the latest update from the Reyt Good Barnsley Podcast as Barnsley town centre prepares to come alive for the Big Weekend!

Find out everything you need to know about the free music, dancing, family activities and entertainment taking place across Barnsley this Saturday and Sunday.

There is also a massive shout-out to all the brilliant pupils who took part in the Young Marketeers Barnsley Market Day. Well done to everyone involved!

Don’t miss this episode have a listen, make your plans and get ready for a reyt good weekend in Barnsley!

In this episode of the Barnsley Essentials Podcast, we meet George, the firefighter who took on the Barnsley 10K in full fire kit to raise money for Equipt Therapy Services.

Recorded outside Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill in Barnsley on George’s birthday, we chat to George about the challenge, what it was like running 10K in fire kit, the amazing support from Barnsley, and why this cause means so much.

We also speak to George’s mum, Sandra, who runs Equipt Therapy Services — a local charity supporting children who have experienced trauma.

A proper feel-good Barnsley story about family, fundraising, community spirit and one firefighter going the extra mile.

Join us for today's Barnsley Reyt Good Podcast as Gareth talks about the Barnsley Music Service Music Festival currently taking place across the borough, the latest from Barnsley Beats, and the countdown to this weekend's Barnsley 10K.

Plus, we look at a brand-new app launched for Barnsley residents that gives people the chance to win prizes while engaging with local services and community activities.

Your round-up of the stories, events and people making Barnsley such a reyt good place to live.

Gareth is here with the latest Reyt Good Barnsley Podcast! A quick update of everything that''s happening across Barnsley over the next few days!

Barnsley, Gareth is here with the REYT GOOD BARNSLEY PODCAST 3 minute update for 16th June 2026!! Everything you need to know happening across the area in just 3 minutes!

Episode 2 of the Barnsley Essentials Podcast is here!

This month we're chatting with Holly from Base71 Youth Zone about the fantastic work they're doing to support young people across Barnsley.

We cover volunteering, the Barnsley 10K, the challenges and opportunities of being a new local charity, and how businesses can get involved in supporting their mission.

Interested in finding out more? Contact Holly at holly.hodgson@base71yz.org or visit https://www.base71youthzone.org/

Listen now and learn how together we can support the next generation.

Episode 1 – Mental Health, 10Ks & Mountain Rescue

Welcome to the very first episode of The Barnsley Essentials Podcast the new podcast celebrating life in our town.

In this episode, we talk mental health, local challenges, 10K events, tea plantations, and Barnsley’s brand new mountain rescue team, who are now looking for volunteers.

Real stories, local voices, and the people helping make Barnsley what it is.