In 4 weeks today I return to Barnsley for the first time in 4 years

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  1. DJ Fatty Boy

    DJ Fatty Boy Well-Known Member

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    I'm only back for a flying visit, I'll be in England for 10 days including 6 days in Barnsley. I've heard of a few things I want to see, the museum at the town hall, the new record shop in the arcade and a Friday 'Burn Down' at Opium. Is there anything else new I should try and fit in? Any new things to see, any new pubs etc.

    I'm keen on a couple of midweek nights in town, does anything happen on Wednesday's or Thursday's like back in the day?

    It's been a bloody long time to have been away so I can't wait to see the place and most of all I can't wait to see my family and friends.
     
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    If you've not been to a "greggs" restaurant before then I can strongly recommend that you try one in town. Come to think of it I'm sure there's more than 1.
    The poundland boutiques dotted around town are also worth a visit as are the many bric a brac shops.
     
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    see your friends and family......don't waste ure valuable time in town.....its a bit of a dump.

    a visit to the plinth to see the scroats might be worth a drive by though!
     
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    The world famous 'wind tunnel' attraction outside the glasshouse bar is well worth a visit. It recently entered the record books as the windiest place on earth.
     
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    All pubs shut a Greggs on every corner, and dunt bring any o that Kiwi poshness back !. Old No7 should be top o list
     
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    Grove Street school could be thi last chance.
     
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    Thal be r8t we your youngen am Sure. Loved the South Island when I was their especially Dunedin
    And queenstown and it was only 3week,would go back tommoz for good if possible.
     
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    I'm actually the older one, no problem though. Everyone makes the same mistake..... understandably.
     
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    Courthouse has had a refurb, Portcullis has reopened and Chennells is currently having a refurb.
     
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    There's a good second hand record shop on Peel Street, inside The Emporium.
     
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    The Arches now has new carpet.
     
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    Kipper will be pleased
     
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    The new Polish shop that opened the other week between Ladbrokes and Cash Converters.
     
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    Would that be the plinth that's not been there for about 6 months?

    For DJ FB, The Grill Pit restaurant opposite the Town Hall (in what was Yate's), and not sure if it was within the last 4 years or before, but Old No. 7 is the Acorn brewery tap
     
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    The Grill Pit isn't much cop from what practically every one of my mates who have been have said. The 8oz Burger Company however is bang on! Another vote for Old No. 7 from me as well.
     
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    I'm glad most of you lot don't work for the Tourism Board!

    No.7 is a good shout, I've heard good things about it.

    PS. I thought my mate Kipper had passed away.
     
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    I'll gi thi guided tour youth. A few things in our old neck of the woods changed since 4 yrs ago

    Museum & water fountains are fantastic. There's other things aswell I've planned. Look forrad to it.

    Si thi in Cornwall then homeward bound. Roll it on!
     
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    I'll gi thi guided tour youth. A few things in our old neck of the woods changed since 4 yrs ago

    Museum & water fountains are fantastic. There's other things aswell I've planned. Look forrad to it.

    Si thi in Cornwall then homeward bound. Roll it on!
     
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