Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Bagpuss Date: 26 Mar 04 - 03:21 PM When Barnsley came up in conversation recently, I was told "Aye, they're right basic in barnsley" |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Mrs.Duck Date: 26 Mar 04 - 02:53 PM Well Andy I drive round hemsworth every morning on my way to Barnsley from pontefract so wave! We are away Easter weekend when is the beer fest? |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST,Andy Date: 26 Mar 04 - 01:28 PM Geoff the duck. If I see you my old love, I'm going to bye you and the misses a beer. Hopefully at the red shed beer fest at Easter. You don't know the relief |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Red and White Rabbit Date: 26 Mar 04 - 01:53 AM peace be with you Brian |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST,Brian Glover Date: 25 Mar 04 - 08:48 AM It's not true, I came from Barnsley, now let me rest in peace. Brian |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Geoff the Duck Date: 25 Mar 04 - 07:52 AM I make Hemsworth - Pontefract 6 miles. Much closer than it is to Barnsley. Quack! GtD. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Eric the Viking Date: 24 Mar 04 - 02:50 PM Ah, but you must be a youngster then, 1972-1975 Ripon College of Ed. Just before it became Ripon and York St Johns. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Red and White Rabbit Date: 24 Mar 04 - 02:44 PM Eric I went to Ripon between 1981 and 1985 why were you there? Thanks Padge - I doubt anyone could get anywhere before Murph! where does lady A of whitby park her little home for the weekend? |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST,Andy Date: 24 Mar 04 - 01:16 PM Come on Erik you've got to give the lad a chance I mean, I live in Hemsworth about 7 miles from Barnsley, and if anyone says where's that near I say Pontefract, which is about 9 miles away. So think on me ol, he's dead and cant answer for himself. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Dave Hanson Date: 24 Mar 04 - 05:26 AM bid andy, nobody likes a smartarse. eric |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST,padgett Date: 24 Mar 04 - 04:10 AM red and white rabbit, camper van space next to YM if you get there early, before Murf! own risk!! parking probably best round The Shaw No caravan space locally Plenty of indoor space etc Cheers |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Eric the Viking Date: 23 Mar 04 - 03:52 PM Ere, when did you go to college in Ripon? |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Red and White Rabbit Date: 23 Mar 04 - 02:42 PM Hi Padge if I get the job can I come and live with you? Will try to make it to the festival this year as I might need to check out Barnsley beer for working lunches!! Anywhere for the old camper van to park up? |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Mr Red Date: 23 Mar 04 - 01:50 PM Barnsley is sort of like Hull9 without the culture? Hmm, neither have quite got to the yoghurt level yet have they? Ducks and runs for cover behind the Grimethorpe Colliery (at least where it used to was) |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST,bid andy Date: 23 Mar 04 - 10:19 AM Brian Glover was born in sheffield |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST,padgett Date: 23 Mar 04 - 08:28 AM Just found this thread Hope to see some or all of you at Barnsley at Easter, and or two fresh faces Shaw Inn (Jct 37 M1 1mile, lokk for ShawSt/Shaw Lane) from Fri to at least Sunday Booker is back in circulation and I am very optimistic for a good turn up of singers and musicians Indoor camping at the YMca community hall as usual adjacent to town Barnsley centre is like a large village and has agood market area, was 'Market Town'nice walk on Sat am before brekky |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: joanna Date: 23 Mar 04 - 02:48 AM Sorry ment to add best of luck with your application!!! JO |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: joanna Date: 23 Mar 04 - 02:46 AM Red&white--- My husband is called Bill worked as a teacher of the Deaf for 30yrs in Leeds then Bradford . We met at Thorn Park School for the Hearing Impaired I was a Nursery Nurse in the junior dept |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Red and White Rabbit Date: 23 Mar 04 - 02:25 AM Joanna I am intrigued who your peri husband is Well the application form has gone off so September might see me working in south yorkshire - have to get passport renewed and visa in order - do they let people what grew up in 'ull, went to college in Ripon and work in 'uddersfield into the war zone or are we counted as spies if caught Names:............. you have to watch carefully to see me sign this on mudcat Rank - I'm not that smelly Serial No. up to husband number .... er how many? |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Mrs.Duck Date: 22 Mar 04 - 10:30 AM If its the unit at Longcar you could even meet Johnny Booker for lunch! Sorry we are supposed to be making encouraging remarks aren't we not trying to put you off! (I don't mean it John really) |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: el ted Date: 22 Mar 04 - 09:08 AM Kate Rusby comes from Barnsley... oh... I'll get my coat. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST Date: 22 Mar 04 - 08:56 AM Hockney is from Bradford. His brother Paul was once Lord Mayor. Quack! GtD. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST,MC Fat Date: 22 Mar 04 - 07:18 AM They're good at sign language in't Barnsley it usually consists of two fingers !! |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Wombat at work Date: 22 Mar 04 - 07:10 AM When we first moved up to Yorkshire I worked near Barnsley - and I needed a translator! 20 years on and I still have problems with the accent - good job you're going to be working in sign language! |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: fat B****rd Date: 21 Mar 04 - 02:49 PM Wasn't David Hockney born there ?. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: joanna Date: 21 Mar 04 - 01:23 PM Barnslry its a good place, lovely open Farm nearby, good shops too understand folk club is fun too. Good luck in your new job! my Husband is in Bradford he works as a perri for the hearing impaired, you might come across each other in you work. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Red and White Rabbit Date: 21 Mar 04 - 06:52 AM It was already mentioned! |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Strollin' Johnny Date: 21 Mar 04 - 04:38 AM If I mention that Kate Rusby's a Barnsley lass will it bring a torrent of abuse down on my head? Johnny :0) |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Dave Hanson Date: 21 Mar 04 - 04:30 AM In fact the late Brian Glover [ fine actor and pro wrestler ] once did a TV programme called ' It's No Joke Living In Barnsley ' eric |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Dave Hanson Date: 21 Mar 04 - 04:28 AM Dave Burland, Brian Glover. eric |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Hrothgar Date: 20 Mar 04 - 10:50 PM ... and did Michael Parkinson come rrom there? |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Hrothgar Date: 20 Mar 04 - 10:49 PM Barnsley is sort of like Hull9 without the culture. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Red and White Rabbit Date: 20 Mar 04 - 03:03 PM Team leader for hearing Impairment Team so I think your job is safe Mrs Duck!! |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Mrs.Duck Date: 20 Mar 04 - 01:03 PM I work in Barnsley - hey you're not applying for MY job are you? Is there something they're not telling me? A lot depends on what you are doing and where within Barnsley. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: GUEST Date: 20 Mar 04 - 11:02 AM Ahh Kes, my mostest favourite film of ALLLLLLLLLL time. Kes, Dad's Army, League of Gentlemen and The Office....I could watch telly with you and never have an altercation over sides. Hope Brenda is as discerning. |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: ced2 Date: 20 Mar 04 - 11:00 AM There are many places much worse than Barnsley! |
Subject: RE: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Date: 20 Mar 04 - 09:53 AM Kate Rusby lives there, Kes was filmed there, and they like Brass Band music there. I went there one time, and I got a big massive cooked breakfast for £1.50, and that included a big cup of tea. so i reckon its ok, obiously not as good as Hull, but ok. |
Subject: BS: Barnsley ....... From: Red and White Rabbit Date: 20 Mar 04 - 09:29 AM Okay I am going to bite the bullet and apply for the job thats advertised over in Barnsley but all I know about Barnsley is you need to get your passport stamped to get in and out and learn a whole new langauge to understand Booker anyone any information? |