have been turned into a statue - and giving an excellent view of the varied Barnsley skyline. We lingered quite a time here chatting to the manager and appreciating the space.
Then off to Polyanna, described as one of Barnsley’s foremost retail enticements. However, we went in the back way where we were enticed by the Lattes and very large slices of cake – well lunch was at least an hour off! We then proceeded into the store proper. This was a completely new experience for me. It comprised a cool white cave with racks of fashionable clothing. Some ladies were entranced and although I think it was clear that bulk purchasing was unlikely, the assistants took us in very good part and were extremely welcoming and chatty. They certainly had the knack of making people feel very comfortable which is perhaps the
first stage to buying. Perhaps it was a good thing the formal dinner was last night!
And so we left Polyanna’s by the front door and were given time to walk around the centre. It was a market day so I headed back to have another look at the market area alive with stalls. I really liked this area with the present buildings, they are at least very distinctive and the hammered concrete with 30 or so years’ patina has a very appropriate robustness about it. I think with a bit of flair, colour and good paving this could be transformed to keep a bit of local identity. I have not seen the new scheme but I imagine that it is the usual ubiquitous modernistic glassy stuff now being put up in so many British towns for the delectation of the developers.
I did not stay for the afternoon visit to Wentworth Castle Gardens but from the description it looks an excellent place to visit.
So from having doubts about Barnsley, I and I think social colleagues were completely won over. Let’s just hope the fine qualities are fully recognised and standards maintained while they are being cut or dumbed down all round. We especially appreciated the amazing friendliness, enthusiasm, commitment and knowledge of everyone we met. And great thanks to Daniella Barrows who organised the social programme and David Barrows who was our very efficient but courteous tour leader.
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