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Escutcheon. Argent, on a chevron gules between two ropes knotted in chief and in base as many hockey sticks in saltire proper, balanced scales or between two boar’s heads couped, a chief sable thereon three roses argent.
Crest. A hockey ball or rests on a crown argent surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Supporters. Two kestrels, the male on the dexter side
Motto. “virtus invicta gloriosa” |
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In heraldry, a coat of arms or device denoted who you were or, in battle, which side you were fighting for. Usually awarded for services rendered to the crown, the arms or device could be carried down through subsequent generations of the family. Each member of the generation who used the device would alter it slightly, personalising it, yet it would still be recognised as the “colours” or “pattern” of the original. The device of Barnsley Hockey Club follows those guidelines. As we are all sons and daughters of Barnsley, either by birth or adoption, we sport our town colours. The colours on the shield remain the same. On the red chevron, the two boars’ heads, (denoting hospitality), are retained. The central kestrel now becomes two supporters either side of the shield, a male and a female. Its’ position is replaced by “even” scales, (justice or fair play). The weavers’ shuttles are now knotted ropes (friendship). The crossed pickaxes are now hockey sticks (Tools of the trade). The chief (black bar at the top of the shield) carries Yorkshire roses, one for each section of our club. The crest on top of the shield, a hockey ball sat in a crown surrounded by a laurel wreath, sums up our passion for the game of hockey but is tempered by the motto underneath which translates as: “Virtue undefeated is glorious.”
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The European Kestrel is a beautiful little raptor. Commonly used in falconry and well known throughout their migratory range, these lovely birds are a joy to watch in flight or on the hunt. European Kestrels have amazed observers for centuries by their ability to hover 20 to 30 feet in the air at a stationary location, even in the face of wind! This hovering enables the kestrel to look for food; if it finds none, it will circle or fly forward before hovering again. European Kestrels may also hunt from a perch, like a tree or telephone pole. Once prey is sighted, the kestrel folds it wings and dives straight toward the ground, pulling itself out of the free fall just before it hits the ground and lunging forward to obtain its prey item. The prey is a small mammal or bird; commonly voles are taken. European Kestrels are also known for catching insects. They do not seem to prefer a particular type of habitat and have been noted in many regions including coastal marshes, open wooded areas, agricultural regions, and large cities. Both sexes have brownish plumage and relatively long, pointed wings. Often, males' feathers are more rufous in colour than those of females’, and some birds show deep russet or chestnut shades. The heads and tails of males are bluish grey. A black tip accents the long tail. Black stripes also decorate the beautiful faces of both sexes of European Kestrels. European Kestrels are native to almost all regions of Europe and Asia. Perhaps best known for their traditional use in falconry, the European Kestrel has been a beginner's bird for many years.
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As well as appearing in the town’s coat of arms, the kestrel has another strong link to Barnsley. “Kes” is a 1969 film from director Ken Loach, shot in locations in and around Barnsley, using local talent (and dialect) for the majority of the roles. The film is based on the novel “A Kestrel for a Knave” written by the Barnsley born author Barry Hines in 1968. |
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