BS: Barnsley .......

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?

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Hrothgar
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 10:49 PM

Barnsley is sort of like Hull9 without the culture.

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: Dave Hanson
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 04:28 AM

Dave Burland, Brian Glover.
eric

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: 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: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 06:52 AM

It was already mentioned!

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: fat B****rd
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 02:49 PM

Wasn't David Hockney born there ?.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: joanna
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 02:48 AM

Sorry ment to add best of luck with your application!!!


         JO

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: GUEST,bid andy
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 10:19 AM

Brian Glover was born in sheffield

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: 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: Eric the Viking
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 03:52 PM

Ere, when did you go to college in Ripon?

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: Dave Hanson
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 05:26 AM

bid andy, nobody likes a smartarse.
eric

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 01:53 AM

peace be with you Brian

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: 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: 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"