Barnsley and Beyond

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I obviously wanted to take Sarah up on her offer – her endorsement would’ve been very useful, but it suddenly dawned on me this encounter was laden with risk.

Mel always insisted one of her proudest achievements came at Willowgarth HIgh School when she spearheaded a ‘book-in-a-day’ project, with contributions from miners, families, school children and celebrity supporters. Politicians come and go, of course – and if the people of Barnsley want to get rid of me as their MP, then that is their absolute right. But I am not walking away from them.

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Barnsley is simply the base from which Mel Dyke began a journey round the world to meet people whose success and high achievement are linked to the area. Many of the diverse personalities she interviewed cite their own educational experience as their inspiration. Others felt it was despite that, and early under-achievement or a poor educational start instead spurred them on. Our community knows all too well the arc of history does not always necessarily steer to a better tomorrow. But we also know that together we have the power to bend it toward a more hopeful future.

Romero Communities – a wonderful organisation, who have provided invaluable support to countless people in Barnsley. workers, carers, delivery drivers, shopworkers, posties, transport staff, and many others. Too often taken for granted but I started teaching in Barnsley schools in 1969 and left in 1994/95, during which time I had taught every age range from pre-school nursery to A Level – always with extramural involvement. Perceptive pen portraits of some fascinating characters etched in a sharp and deliberately provocative style, will inform, entertain - and rattle more than the odd sabre!She was also an acclaimed author who used her connections across the globe to showcase the great achievements of people who were Barnsley born and bred. You only have to walk around our community and speak to the people who make it so special to know that holds true. Our community was left devasted by the pandemic, I know everyone here this evening has their own story – me included. Theirs was a bond forged over generations. Mineworkers and their families wouldn’t run at the first sign of hardship, they held their ground and withstood hunger, smears and violence. Turning to what this evening is all about… Councillor Tattersall – our new Mayor – congratulations!