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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Armistice Day service outside the Town Hall this morning.

We were joined by children from local schools and nurseries, who laid wreaths of remembrance and stones painted with poppies, as well as veterans, councillors and members of the public.

This was a moment for us all to come together and pause to pay our respects to those who have served and sacrificed in conflict.

In October, we put our emergency plans to the test through Exercise Willow Grove.

Colleagues and partners worked together to practice how we would respond to a major incident, support our communities and keep critical services running. Thank you to everyone who took part!

We’re making sure we’re prepared as a council, but we can all take simple steps to be ready for an emergency. The government’s Be Ready campaign shares simple steps you can take to prepare yourself and your household for an emergency.

Find out more at barnsley.gov.uk/news/strengthe…

Google UK is bringing free, in-person training to the DMC on Friday 27 November (10am-3.30pm), giving local businesses and professionals a chance to explore how Google AI and digital tools can help them work smarter, strengthen their marketing and reach new customers.

You’ll learn how to use AI responsibly, improve your online presence, make everyday tasks more efficient and explore some of the latest digital tools available to small businesses.

There’ll also be opportunities to connect with other local business owners, share experiences and ask questions.

Delivered in partnership with @brchamberuk, the day is designed to give you practical ideas and skills you can put into action straight away. #TechTown

Book your free place and discover how AI and digital tools could help your business grow: brchamber.co.uk/event/ai-works…

Barnsley will mark Armistice Day with a service at the War Memorial outside Barnsley Town Hall, beginning at 11am tomorrow.

The observance will include a one-minute silence, followed by a short service and wreath laying by local college students, school pupils, and nursery children.

Everyone is welcome to attend. It will be a shared moment of reflection and respect.

Some roads in the town centre will be closed for the service. For more information please visit barnsley.gov.uk/ArmedForces