What's On Guide - February 2010 by Sheffield Information Link

Welcome to your What’s On guide, from Sheffield Information Link - Sheffield’s Family Information Service. In this guide you will find lots of activities and events taking place over the February half term. The guide is arranged by community assembly area so it’s easy to find activities that are taking place near to you, use the map opposite as a guide or for more details regarding Community Assemblies please visit www.sheffield.gov.uk/in-your-area/ community-assemblies.

Contents Sheffield City Centre

Central

East

North East

Northern

South

South East

South West

Outside Sheffield

Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details.

Sheffield City Centre Family Swim at Surf City Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, S1 2BP 0114 223 3400 info@ponds-forge.co.uk www.ponds-forge.co.uk When: Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st February, please see venue website for session times Cost: Family swim ticket £14.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children); Children under 4 free Family swimming, kids swimming and fun swimming! The leisure pool has a lazy river ideal for a relaxing leisure swim, a wave pool and 2 flumes (height restrictions apply). Separate baby pool suitable for parent and toddler swimming.

Chinese Craft Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk When: Monday 15th February Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Celebrate Chinese New Year with this drop in craft session running all day.

Tiger Craft Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Celebrate Chinese New Year with this drop in tiger craft session running all day.

Monkey Craft Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Celebrate Chinese New Year with this drop in monkey craft session running all day.

Snake Craft Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk When: Thursday 18th February Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Celebrate Chinese New Year with this drop in snake craft session running all day.

Central

Room on the Broom The Lyceum Theatre, Tudor Square, S1 2LA 0114 249 6000 info@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk When: Thursday 18th - Saturday 20th February Time: 11.00am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm showings Cost: £10.50 - £12.50 Age: 3+ years The witch and her cat are flying along on their broomstick, when a mighty wind blasts her hat, bow and wand away into the night! Luckily, they meet some new friends who help to find the witch’s things. But when a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch?

Tommy Donbavand, Ghouls and other Graveyard Grizzlies Highfield Library, London Road, S2 4NF 0114 203 7204 highfield.library@sheffield.gov.uk When: Saturday 13th February Time: 2.00pm Cost: Free Age: 7 - 12 years As part of the ‘Bounce into Books’, popular children’s author Tommy Donbavand will present his very active and noisy spooky game show. Everyone is welcome, just turn up on the day.

Rabbit Craft

Fireman Sam

Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Fire Police Museum, The Old Fire Station, 101-109 West Bar, S3 8PT 0114 249 1999 info@firepolicemuseum.org.uk www.firepolicemuseum.org.uk

When: Friday 19th February Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Celebrate Chinese New Year with this drop in rabbit craft session running all day.

When: Sunday 14th & Sunday 21st February Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm Cost: Adult £4.00; Child £3.00; Under 3’s free Come and meet Fireman Sam and ride on his fire engine

Street Youth Work

Saturday Craft Session Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk When: Saturday 20th February Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Help create a new work of art in the Central Children’s Library. Drop in any time during the day to help make a pet frieze for their wall.

Edward Street, S3 7BY 0114 201 7515 When: Monday 15th February Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years Meet with the youth workers in your area. Plan and take part in activities, join in with projects and groups, and go on day trips and residentials. Trained workers will support and advise you on a wide range of issues. Contact Jasper Belgrave or Michelle Lilley for details.

Blastoff Training Session Street Kick

Mad Dog Activity Camp

Exeter Drive, S3 7TY 0114 273 4266

Hillsbough Leisure Centre, Beulah Road, S6 2AN 0114 231 2233 info@hillsboroughlc.co.uk www.hillsboroughlc.co.uk/kids_camps

When: Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th February Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years on Monday; 8 - 13 years on Wednesday This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Soccer Camp

Hillsborough Football Stadium, Leppings Lane, S6 1SW 0114 221 2215 community@sheffieldwednesday.com When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: All costs are per child and include the soccer camp. Option 1: £45.00 (£15.00 daily rate) Option 2: £55.00 - Ticket and food for first team match against Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday 16th February Option 3: £65.00 - Trip to Manchester United’s ‘Theatre of Dreams’ on Wednesday 17th February Option 4: £75.00 - Combination of options 2 and 3 Option 5: £95.00 - As option 4 with ticket, food and football activities for first team match against Ipswich Town on Saturday 20th February Age: 5 - 14 years SWFC Soccer Camps are aimed at children of all abilities. You will receive professional coaching, medals and trophies and a chance to win SWFC merchandise.

When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm or 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Under review, please contact for details Age: 8 - 12 years Swimming, coached sports sessions to improve your skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whatever you are in to. Places must be booked in advance.

Lil’ Pup Activity Camp Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Beulah Road, S6 2AN 0114 231 2233 info@hillsboroughlc.co.uk www.hillsboroughlc.co.uk/kids_camps When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm or 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Under review, please contact for details Age: 5 - 7 years Swimming, coached sports sessions to improve your skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whatever you are in to. Places must be booked in advance.

Greens Gym Fitness Session

Blastoff Training Session

Greens Gym, Napier Street, S11 8HA 07766 751 609

Hillsborough Park, Middlewood Road, S6 0114 273 4266

When: Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th February Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Cost: Please contact for details Age: 13 - 19 years

When: Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th February Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Monday and Wednesday; 11.00am - 1.00pm on Tuesday Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years

Fitness sessions for young people. Contact Ross Wilson or Adrian Forsythe for details.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Youth Club

Street Youth Work Lansdowne Estate, Leverton Gardens, S11 8FB 0114 201 7495 When: Monday 15th February Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years Meet with the youth workers in your area. Plan and take part in activities, join in with projects and groups, and go on day trips and residentials. Trained workers will support and advise you on a wide range of issues. Have fun, chill with your mates and meet new friends. Contact Sheila Waite, Ross Wilson or Adrian Forsythe for details.

Arts and Crafts Middlewood Winners, Winn Grove, S6 1UN 0114 268 6813 admin@artinthepark.org.uk www.artinthepark.org.uk, When: Monday 15th - Thursday 18th February Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Activities are focused on using the environment as a creative resource.

Blastoff Training Session Street Kick Pondarosa Park, Crookes Valley Road, S10 1BA 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 15th February Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Sharrow School, Sitwell Road, S7 1BE 0114 201 7495 When: Monday 15th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th February Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years Open to all young people. A range of activities including sport, IT, day trips and residentials. Learn more about the things that concern you. Support and advice from trained staff. Contact Shazad, Zahir or Shaida for details.

Football Camp Sheffield Works Department, Heeley Bank Road, S2 3GG 0871 663 2432 academy@sufc.co.uk When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 9.00am - 3.15pm Cost: £10.00 per day; 10% sibling discount Age: 6 - 13 years Football coaching for boys and girls. Plenty of competitions with trophies and prizes. Children must bring a packed lunch, bottle of water and suitable clothing.

Football Camp The Derek Dooley Community Centre, Crookes Road, S10 5BA 0871 663 2432 academy@sufc.co.uk When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 9.00am - 3.15pm Cost: £10.00 per day; 10% sibling discount Age: 6 - 13 years Football coaching for boys and girls. Plenty of competitions with trophies and prizes. Children must bring a packed lunch, bottle of water and suitable clothing.

Climbing Courses

Love Birds

The Edge Climbing Centre, John Street, S2 4QU 0114 275 8899 enquiries@sheffieldclimbing.com www.sheffieldclimbing.com

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00am - 12.00pm; Tuesday and Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: £12.50 per child Age: 7+ years 2 hour fully supervised climbing course led by qualified staff. Ratio of 1:6 staff to students. All equipment is provided. Refreshments provided. Must be booked in advance.

Snooker Coaching Walkley Community Centre, 7a Fir Street, S6 3TG 07766 751609 When: Monday 15th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years

When: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th February Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: Suitable for all the family Discover more about the wonderful world of birds, complete our Love Birds challenge, meet the RSPB and join in with some high flying art work. No need to book.

Drop In ZERO Youth Base, Exeter Way, S3 7TQ 0114 201 7495 When: Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Friday 19th Februay Time: Monday 4.00pm - 6.00pm; Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm; Friday 1.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years

Free snooker coaching. Contact Mubarak Hassan for details.

Young people’s drop in. Discuss issues with a trained advisor. Contact Maryam Mahmud, Zain Abdulla, Sheila Waite or Paul Hohn for details.

The Creepy Crawly Show

Manchester United - Sharrow Boys

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

Sharrow Lane, S11 8AE 07766 751609

When: Friday 19th February Time: Performances at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 4 - 11 years Join Performance Studies students from Sheffield Hallam University for a creepy crawly performance inspired by the Big Bug Show. No need to book.

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm Age: 13 - 19 years Day trip to Manchester United ground. Contact Mubarak Hassan for details.

Street Youth Work

Drop In

Bolehill & Walkley areas, S6 5 07766 751609

NU Base, Fawcett Street, S3 7PL 07921 491540

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years

When: Tuesday 16th Februay Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years

Meet with the youth workers in your area. Plan and take part in activities, join in with projects and groups, and go on day trips and residentials. Trained workers will support and advise you on a wide range of issues. Contact Michelle Lilley or Mubarak Hassan for details. Cheerleading Session Hillsborough Sports Arena, Middlewood Road, S6 4HA 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years

Young people’s drop in. Discuss issues with a trained advisor. Contact Zain Abdulla or Ayesha Rehman for details.

Blastoff Training Session Street Kick Ruskin Park, Daniel Hill Street, S6 3JH 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th February Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm on Tuesday; 5.00pm - 6.30pm on Thursday Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Blastoff Training Session MUGGA, Winn Gardens, S6 1UF 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 16th February and Thursday 18th February Time: 5.00pm - 6.30pm on Tuesday; 2.00pm - 4.00pm Thursday Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Jewellery Making Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, S3 8RY 0114 272 2106 ask@simt.co.uk www.simt.co.uk When: Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th February Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Free Hawley Steel Necklace - Jewellery making activities, trails and exhibitions. Also take advantage of free admissions to the museum for all the family throughout February half term.

Safari Park: New Generation - New Dreams

Blastoff Training Session Street Kick

Upperzone Connexions Centre, 143 Crookesmoor Road, S6 3FP 0114 201 7495

Wisewood Sports Centre, Rural Lane, S6 4BH 0114 273 4266

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 9.00am - 8.00pm Age: 11 - 25 years

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years

Day trip to safari park at either Chester or Knowsley. Contact Maryam Mahmud or Ayesha Rehman for details.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Youth Forum Art Day

Youth Club

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600

Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, S10 2FB 07766 751609

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 11.00am - 3.30pm Cost: Free, no need to book, just drop in Age: 5-12 years

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years

Join the Museum Sheffield’s Youth Forum for a day of creative fun inspired by the Graves Gallery collection.

Open to all young people. A range of activities including sport, IT, day trips and residentials. Learn more about the things that concern you. Support and advice from trained staff. Contact Zahir Ahmed or Mubarak Hassan for details.

Street Youth Work Wisewood Area, S6 4 0114 201 7515

Fun Sessions

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years

King Edwards Swimming Pool, Clarkehouse Road, S10 2LB 0114 267 1116

When: Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th February Time: Wednesday 1.30pm - 3.00pm; Thursday & Friday 9.30am 11.30am Cost: £3.50 per person Fun Family sessions - fun in the pool with rafts, toys and floating games.

Street Youth Work

Community Day

Hillsborough Area, S6 2 0114 201 7515

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years Meet with the youth workers in your area. Plan and take part in activities, join in with projects and groups, and go on day trips and residentials. Trained workers will support and advise you on a wide range of issues. Contact Michelle Lilley or Pat Stephens-Ibeh for details.

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years and their families With a special focus on young people, this year’s community day celebrates Sheffield’s world cultures with arts and craft, music and food. No need to book, just drop in.

Dance

Poetry Workshop

Hillsborough Sports Arena, Middlewood Road, S6 4HA 0114 201 7515

Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, S6 3NA 0114 270 2048 www.zestcommunity.co.uk

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm Cost: £1.00 Age: 13 - 19 years Street Dance workshop. All abilities welcome. You’ll get the chance to learn new moves and take part in group performances. Contact Iram Hussain for details.

Rother Valley: New Generation - New Dreams Upperzone Connexions Centre, Crookesmoor Road, S6 3FP 0114 201 7495 When: Wednesday 17th February Time: All day Age: 11 - 25 years Canoeing, cycling, activities in Rother Valley. Contact Maryam Mahmud for details.

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Cost: Free Age: 5 - 12 years

Street Youth Work Winn Gardens, S6 1UF 0114 201 7515 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years Meet with the youth workers in your area. Plan and take part in activities, join in with projects and groups, and go on day trips and residentials. Trained workers will support and advise you on a wide range of issues. Contact Carl Kennedy for details.

Street Youth Work

Lovebytes - Butterflies

Broomhall & City Centre, S10 2 0114 201 7495

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

When: Thursday 18th February Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years Meet with the youth workers in your area. Plan and take part in activities, join in with projects and groups, and go on day trips and residentials. Trained workers will support and advise you on a wide range of issues. Contact Ayesha Rehman or Sheila Waite for details.

Play Rangers

When: Thursday 18th February Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm Cost: £1.00 per participant; Adults free Age: 4+ years Come along and make your own butterfly, then release it into the virtual world! A drop in craft workshop exploring how insects they make can come alive using computer technology.

New Generation - New Dreams

Hillsborough Park, S6 0114 273 4266

Upperzone Connexions Centre, 143 Crookesmoor Road, S6 3FP 0114 201 7495

When: Thursday 18th February Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 -13 years

When: Friday 19th February Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm Age: 11 - 25 years

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Taster Swimming Lessons

Yemini girls group. A chance to meet new people, hang out with friends and take part in activities. Contact Maryam Mahmud or Ayesha Rehman for details.

King Edwards Swimming Pool, Clarkehouse Road, S10 2LB 0114 267 1116

Lovebytes - digital craft for Kids

When: Thursday 18th Feburary Time: 1.30pm - 2.00pm (aged 3- 4 years with a parent); 2.00pm 2.30pm (aged 4 - 5 years with a parent); 2.30pm - 3.00pm (aged 7 - 9 years without a parent) Cost: £5.00 Age: 3 - 9 years An opportunity for children to try out swimming lessons.

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk When: Friday 19th February Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm Cost: £4.00 per participant; Adults free Age: 8+ years Make your own interactive art and computer games in this fun, hands on workshop covering the basics of computer programming using ‘scratch’, a computer programming language designed for young people. Must be book in advance on 0114 278 2655.

End of “The Big Bug” Show Party Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk When: Sunday 21st February Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years and their families Say goodbye to the much-loved Big Bug Show with a fun day of creepy crawly activities for all the family. No need to book, just turn up.

East Open Access Youth Session Woodthorpe Development Trust, 14 Ulley Road, S13 8BB 0114 265 4165 ryszard@woodthorpedt.co.uk When: Fridays 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th February Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years

Aviva World Trials & UK Championships English Institute Of Sport, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA 0114 223 5600 info@eis-sheffield.co.uk www.eis-sheffield.co.uk When: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th February Time: Doors open at 10.00am, events begin at 12.00pm Cost: Adult £8.00; Child £3.00 (in family block) Top-class athletics returns to Sheffield, as Britain’s best compete to secure their place on the Aviva Great Britain and Northern Ireland team bound for the World Indoor Championships in Doha next month. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster 0800 556 056.

Snow White and the Curse of the Ice Queen St. Albans Church House, 20 Chapelwood Road, S9 5AY 0114 244 8497 enquiries@familydevelopmentproject.org.uk www.familydevelopmentproject.org.uk When: Saturday 13th February Time: 2.30pm Cost: £4.00

Basketball Camp All Saints Sports Centre, Norfolk Park Road, S2 2RU 0114 273 5213 When: Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th February Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: £15.00 per day Age: 8 - 13 years Players must bring indoor trainers to wear during the camp and change into them at the venue. No outdoor footwear will be permitted. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

EIS Holiday Club English Institute Of Sport, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA 0114 223 5600 info@eis-sheffield.co.uk www.eis-sheffield.co.uk/kids_camps When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm Cost: £20.00 per day; £100.00 per week. Price includes lunch and refreshments Age: 8-13 years Plenty of games, coached sessions and the chance to have a go at lots of different sports such as athletics, badminton, basketball, volleyball, netball, judo, martial arts and boxing. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Abbey Flyers Trampoline Holiday Club Goals Soccer Centre, All Saints School, Norfolk Park Road, S2 2RU 07950 546682 joannetramp@yahoo.co.uk When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 10.00am - 11.00am or 11.00am - 12.00pm Cost: £20.00 Age: 5+ Children can experience top quality trampolining coaching and equipment. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. These sessions will be coordinated and run by qualified trampoline coaches, all of whom are police checked to ensure that they are suitable to work with children.

iceSheffield Holiday Club Ice Sheffield, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA 0114 223 3900 info@icesheffield.com www.icesheffield.com When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Cost: £17.00 per day; £75.00 per week; £3.00 for a packed lunch Age: 8 - 13 years Fun filled sessions in a safe and secure environment with fully trained staff. Drinks are provided for all children throughout the day. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Splash Session Springs Leisure Centre, East Bank Road, S2 2AL 0114 239 0880 When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 1.45pm - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 3.15pm Cost: Adult £2.00 for a single session, £3.20 for a double; Child £1.70 for a single session, £2.60; Under 5’s free

Arts and Crafts

* Wonderful Willow

Woodthorpe Development Trust, 14 Ulley Road, S13 8BB 0114 265 4165 ryszard@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Darnall Community Park, Wilfrid Road, S9 3ES 0114 261 1925

When: Monday 15th February Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Run by Sparkles childrens party planners, the workshop allows everyone to express their creativity, gain new skills and have fun.

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and have a go at sculpting with living willow. Meet at the ranger van.

Swimming Lessons

* Wonderful Willow High Hazels Park, Catley Road, S9 5JF 0114 261 1925 When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and have a go at sculpting with living willow. Meet at the old cafe building, opposite the playground.

Springs Leisure Centre, Hurfield Road, S2 2AL 0114 272 8578 When: Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th & Friday 19th February Time: 10.30am - 11.30am on Wednesday & Thursday & 10.00am 11.00am on Friday Cost: £1.50 a session Age: 5+ years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield, for children of all abilities to attend a crash course of swimming lessons for our teaching training course. Limited places available, allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Sport in the Community Competition

The Heart of What We Do St. Albans Church House, 20 Chapelwood Road, S9 5AY 0114 244 8497 enquiries@familydevelopmentproject.org.uk www.familydevelopmentproject.org.uk When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm Cost: Free Open day with crafts and puppets.

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Road, S13 9HJ 0114 273 6496 When: Thursday 18h February Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free This activity is run by Activity Sheffield and will include competitions in the current Hub Club focus sports of badminton & cricket. Bring packed lunch and plenty of drinks. This activity is only open to children and young people that currently attend the weekly sessions.

* Winter Tree Treasure Trail

Your Place to our Space presents African Drumming

Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue, S2 2PL 0114 275 1176

Manor Library, Ridgeway Road, S12 2SS 0114 203 7805 manor.library@sheffield.gov.uk

When: Thursday 18th February Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Identify the trees to solve the puzzle and discover where the treasure is hidden. Meet at the Centre in the Park.

* Wonderful Willow Phillimore Park, Phillimore Road, S9 5EF 0114 261 1925 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and have a go at sculpting with living willow. Meet at the ranger van.

* Parks ‘n Play Half Term Special Tinsley Recreation Ground, Norborough Road, S9 1SG 0114 261 1925 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8-13 years Half term ‘drop in’ activities. Meet at the bandstand in the park.

When: Friday 19th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Come and have a go at some African Drumming, get the beat and join in with the rhythm.

* Home-Made Hollinsend Recreation Ground, Ridgeway Road, S12 2GL 0114 275 1176 When: Saturday 20th February Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Cost: £2.50 per nest box to cover cost of materials Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and make a nest box to provide a home for the birds arriving in Spring or a bird feeder to keep them healthy and happy over the winter. Booking essential. Meet in the park at the side of the pavillion.

* Build a Bird a Home Richmond Park, Normanton Hill, S13 7BD 0114 275 1176 When: Sunday 21st February Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and build a bird box or make a bird feeder to celebrate National Nest Box Week. wear some old clothes because this activity can get messy! All materials will be provided. Meet at Richmond park tennis courts.

North East * Love Birds Firth Park, Firth Park Road, S5 6QQ 0114 240 3578 When: Sunday 14th February Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult This Valentine’s Day why not be a real love bird and help the rangers provide warm homes for our feathered friends. Build a bird box to put up around the park and woodlands. Meet at the bowling green.

Sport Camp Chaucer Business & Enterprise College, Wordsworth Avenue, S5 8NH 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 15th February Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £3.00

Aladdin Firth Park Methodist Church, Stubbin Lane, S5 6QL 0114 249 0839 When: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th February Time: 7.30pm Cost: Adults £5.00; Concessions £4.50 Chance to enjoy the timeless magic of the Aladdin story.

Blastoff Football (Street Football) Fox Hill Recreation Ground, S6 1 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 15th February Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Training session for Blastoff. Get together with your mates and register a team for Blastoff at Concord Sports Centre on 12th March.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Wear suitable clothing. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink (no fizzy drinks).

Sport Camp

When: Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th February Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free

Fir Vale Secondary School, Earl Marshal Road, S4 8LA 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th February Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free

Hinde House School, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AG 0114 273 4266

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Wear suitable clothing. Bring a packed lunch and and plenty to drink (no fizzy drinks).

Football Camp

* Greenwatch Spring Clean Osgathorpe Park, Osgathorpe Road, S4 7AQ 0114 245 9749

Sheffield United Academy, Firshill Crescent, S4 7DR 0871 663 2432 academy@sufc.co.uk

When: Monday 15th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13-19 years

When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 9.00am - 3.15pm Cost: £10.00 per day; 10% sibling discount Age: 6 - 13 years

Join the Greenwatch ranger and Firvale youth project with a spring clean and practical day cutting back overgrown vegetation. All tools and training will be provided. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows. Meet at the youth pavilion.

Football coaching for boys and girls. Plenty of competions with trophies and prizes. Children must bring a packed lunch, bottle of water and suitable clothing.

* 18 Holes Frisbee Golf

Street Worxs Youth Club

Osgathorpe Park, Osgathorpe Road, S4 7AQ 0114 245 9749

Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QN 0114 273 4266

When: Monday 15th February Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Cost: Free Age: 12 - 16 years

When: Monday 15th and Friday 19th February Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years

Are you the next Tiger Woods? Join the Greenwatch rangers and try the latest crazesweeping the nation - Frisbee Golf! No previous experience required and suitable for all abilities. Equipment is supplied. Meet at the play area.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Holiday Academy Sheffield Ski Village, Vale Road, S3 9SJ 0114 276 0044 www.sheffieldskivillage.co.uk When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: £14.00 - £21.00 per child Age: 5 - 15 years

Fun Day Burngreave Children’s Centre, 19 Spital Street, S3 9LB 0114 252 5220 When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years Arts and crafts, play and games. Healthy refreshments available. Themed around Chinese New Year.

A variety of activities for different age groups including skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and Ten Pin bowling. Please contact for full information and to book.

Tae Kwon Do

* Potato Day

Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QN 0114 249 1626

Parson Cross Park, Buchanan Road, S5 8AL 0114 246 4989

When: Tuesday 16th and Friday 19th February Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm on Tuesday; 6.00pm - 7.30pm on Friday Cost: £2.00 Age: Under 18 years

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Plant a range of vegetables in the community planting bed. Create some veggy related arts and crafts.

Multi-Sports, Arts & Crafts Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QN 0114 2749 1626 When: Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th February Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years

PITS Youth Club Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QN 0114 249 1626 When: Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th February Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Play Rangers

Blastoff Football Session

Firth Park, Firth Park Road, S5 0114 273 4266

Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QN 0114 249 1626

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Short Breaks for disabled children in Sheffield is a range of services • that provide parents and carers with the opportunity for a regular break from their caring responsibilities • that create opportunities for children and young people to participate in activities that they enjoy Although Sheffield has offered Short Breaks for some time, since April 2009 we have been undergoing a programme of transformation, brought about by the Government’s Aiming High for Disabled Children Programme. Between April 2009 and March 2011 significant investment is being made in Short Breaks increasing both the range and the number of activities that are available together with a review of the way in which services are provided. Short Breaks can take place in a wide variety of settings including, Saturday clubs, holiday or evening programmes, overnight stays in residential homes, family placements or direct payments in place of an organised Short Break service.

Does your child have: • Significant health needs • Special educational needs, or • A disability?

Then SIGN can help! SIGN is a free information service for children and young people with any health need or disability and the parents, carers and professionals who support them.

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Further Information We would like to keep you informed about Short Breaks. If you would like to receive updates on this service or to find out further information please contact SIGN on 0114 2669476.

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* Greenwatch Volunteer Day Wensley Street, S5 0114 245 9749 When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm Cost: Free Age: 12 - 18 years Join the Greenwatch ranger and Firvale youth project by carrying out fun practical woodland management with path clearance and cutting back of overgrown vegetation. All tools and training will be provided. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and toasted marsh mallows. Meet at Wensley Street.

Spring Playscheme Foxhill & Grenoside Children’s Centre, Fox Hill Primary School, Keats Road, S6 1AZ 0114 233 2878 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years Spring themed playscheme with fun activities and crafts for younger children. Snack provided.

Loxley Pavilion Child Care After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes in S6

SWFC Football Session

Half Term Playscheme 15-19 Feb Mon-Fri, £26/day (8.30am-4pm) £13/half day (10am-3pm) Can continue to 6pm depending on demand

Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QN 0114 249 1626 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 11 years

- Fully Qualified Staff - Ofsted Registered - Snacks and drinks included

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Please call 0114 231 1131, 07833 136503, 07717 585221 or dpatchett@talktalk.net

Sheffield Futures Youth Club

Chinese New Year Activities

Verrdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QN 0114 249 1626

Monteney Primary School, Monteney Crescent, S5 9DN 0114 233 2878

When: Thursday 18th February Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years

When: Friday 12th February Time: 10.00am - 11.30am Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Chinese New Year themed activities with food and prints. Snack provided.

Fun Day Owlerbrook Children’s Centre, Owler Brook Nursery & Infant School, Wensley Street, S4 8HQ 0114 243 8611 When: Friday 19th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years

FREE Swimming Lessons Chapeltown Baths, Burncross Road, S35 1RX 0114 257 0354 info@chapeltownleisure.org.uk www.chapeltownleisure.org.uk When: Towards the end of half term Cost: Free

Arts and crafts, play and games. Healthy refreshments available. Themed around Chinese New Year.

Please contact for more details.

Spring Playscheme Early Days Children’s Centre, 71 Palgrave Road, S5 8GS 0114 250 3060 When: Friday 19th February Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years Spring themed playscheme with fun activities and crafts for younger children. Snack provided.

Northern * Woodland Fair Rivelin Valley Park, Rivelin Valley Road, S6 5FE 0114 268 6196 When: Monday 15th February Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Join the Rangers in the woods of Rivelin Valley and take part in fantastic woodland activities. Booking essential. Meet by the playground near the cafe.

Archie Camp Wisewood Secondary School, Rural Lane, S6 4BH 0114 231 6934 www.thearches-ssp.co.uk When: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th February Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: 1 day £12.50; 2 days £20.00; 3 days £30.00; 4 days £40.00; 5 days £50.00 Age: 5 - 11 years

* Parks ‘n Play Half Term Special Ecclesfield Park, Mill Road, S35 9XQ 0114 261 1925 When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8-13 years Half term ‘drop in’ activities. Look for the ranger van in the park.

Splash Session Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, Moorland Drive, S36 1EG 0114 288 3792 enquiries@stocksbridgeleisurecentre.co.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/stocksbridgeleisurecentre When: Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th February Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free for 8 - 13 years; Everybody else £1.00 Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

A range of activities from dance and trampolining to the competition zone, football, cricket and judo. Campers will be grouped according to age and each group will be supervised. Places must be booked in advance. After Hours Archie available between 8.00am - 6.00pm for an additional charge.

Sport Camp

Play Rangers

Yewlands Technology College, Creswick Lane, S35 8NN 0114 273 4266

Miners Welfare Building (High Green), Angram Road, S35 4GX 0114 273 4266

When: Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th February Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £3.00

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Wear suitable clothing. Bring a packed lunch and and plenty to drink (no fizzy drinks).

Spring Playscheme Angram Bank Children’s Centre, Angram Bank Primary School, Kinsey Road, S35 4HN 0114 284 6204 When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 1.00pm - 2.45pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years Spring themed playscheme with fun activities and crafts for younger children. Snack provided.

* Parks ‘n Play Half Term Special Chapeltown Park, Cowley Lane, S35 2UU 0114 261 1925 When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 12.30pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Half term ‘drop in’ activities. Meet at the bandstand in the park.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Dip for a Quid Chapeltown Baths, Burncross Road, S35 1RX 0114 257 0354 info@chapeltownleisure.org.uk www.chapeltownleisure.org.uk When: Thursday 18th - Friday 19th February Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Cost: £1.00 per person Age: Any. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Maximum adult/child ratio of 1:1 for under 5’s and 1:2 ages 5-8. Only pay £1.00 for a leisure swim.

Robin Hood The Pantomime Worrall Memorial Hall, Towngate Road, S35 0AR 0114 286 4354 worrallpanto@hotmail.com When: Thursday 18th - Saturday 20th February Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm; 2.30pm matinee on Saturday Cost: Adult £5.00; Child £3.50 A brand new version of a classic tale in an intimate venue that gives audience participation a whole new meaning. Featuring all the essential pantomime ingredients and more besides.

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Inflatables Fun Swim Chapeltown Baths, Burncross Road, S35 1RX 0114 257 0354 info@chapeltownleisure.org.uk www.chapeltownleisure.org.uk

Sports Camp Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre, Bochum Parkway, S8 8JR 0114 205 3724

When: Friday 19th & Saturday 20th February Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm (Friday) & 1.00pm - 2.30pm (Saturday) Cost: £2.70 per person Age: Any. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum adult/child ratio of 1:1 for under 5’s and 1:2 ages 5-8

When: Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th February Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £2.00 per day Age: 8 - 13 years

Have a splashing time with either our new 15m inflatable or Waterwalkerz. Mats and floats for fun in the holidays.

Comfy clothing and sports footwear required. Can bring own packed lunch and drinks or they can be purchased from the cafe.

Play Rangers

Library Visit Monteney Children’s Centre, Monteney Crescent, S5 9DN 0114 246 7916 When: Friday 19th February Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years Meet at 10.00am for morning snack (available to both parents/carers and children) then a short walk down to Ecclesfield library for a special visit. The visit will include the children having a book read to them, storytime and an opportunity for those who are not already a member to join the library.

Meersbrook Park Pavilion, Meersbrook Park Road, S8 9FP 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 15th February Time: 6.15pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Sports Camp Newfield School, Lees Hall Road, S8 9JP 0114 205 3724 When: Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th February Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £2.00 per day Age: 8 - 13 years Comfy clothing and sports footwear required. Must bring own packed lunch and drinks.

Seasonal Craft Activities

* Tee’d Off - Frisbee Golf

Valley Park Children’s Centre, Norton Avenue, S14 1SL 0114 241 6968 jane.richards@actionforchildren.org.uk

Mount Pleasant Park, Abbeydale Road, S7 1FE 0114 245 9749

When: Monday 15th February Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years, older children welcome Chinese New Year, pancake day and valentine’s craft activities.

Play Rangers Batemoor and Jordanthorpe Community Centre, Dyche Lane, S8 8DX 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Fun Session Heeley Swimming Pool, Broadfield Road, S8 0XQ 0114 250 0443 When: Tuesday 16th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th February Time: 9.30am - 10.30am; 2.00pm - 3.00pm on Friday Age: All welcome. Young children must be accompanied by an adult Cost: Free for 8 - 13 year olds; £1.00 for everyone else This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Cost: Free Age: 12 - 16 years Are you the next Tiger Woods? Join the Greenwatch rangers and try the latest craze sweeping the nation - Frisbee Golf! No previous experience required and suitable for all abilities. Equipment is supplied. Meet at the basketball court.

Family Fuel Busters Fun Days South Yorkshire Energy Centre, Heeley City Farm, 25 Alexandra Road, S2 3EE 0114 258 0482 admin@heeleyfarm.org.uk www.heeleyfarm.org.uk When: Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th February Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free Various activities around energy saving including badge and poster making, the recycling game, the ‘Human Power Station’, energy centre trail and energy centre bingo. Staff will be on hand to advise you on ways to reduce and manage your fuel bills and increase the energy efficiency of your home.

Seasonal Craft Activities Unit 3, Jordanthorpe Centre, S8 8DX 0114 241 6968 When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 10.00am - 11.30am Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years, older children welcome Chinese New Year, pancake day and valentine’s craft activities

South East

Seasonal Craft Activities Bankwood Childrens Centre, Bankwood Close, S14 1LW 0114 241 6968 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years, older children welcome Chinese New Year, pancake day and valentine’s craft activities.

Play Rangers Jamia Mosque & Usmania Education Centre, Leyburn Road, S8 0XA 0114 273 4266 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 -13 years

* Tree Planting Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve, Stone Lane, S13 7BR 0114 275 1176 When: Sunday 14th February Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult It’s tree planting time on Linleybank Meadow (former Beighton Road Landfill Site). Please come and help us and the community forestry team for a short time or for the whole day. Call 07974 943549 for directions on the day. Meet on site by the ranger van.

* Parks ‘n Play Half Term Special Beaver Hill Recreation Ground, Bowman Drive, S12 3LG 0114 261 1925

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

When: Monday 15th February Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Half term ‘drop in’ activities. Look for the ranger van in the park.

Blastoff Football Session Birley Community College, Thornbridge Avenue, S12 3AB 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 15th February Time: 3.00pm - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years

Hit for Six Cricket

Blastoff Training Session

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Road, S13 9HJ 0114 273 4266

Westfield Sports College, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 273 4266

When: Monday 15th February Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cost: £1.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

When: Monday 15th February Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

* Nest Box Building Get Active Sports Camp Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Road, S13 9HJ 0114 288 9029 team@handsworthforum.org.uk When: Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th February Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm Cost: Free on Monday and Wednesday; £4.00 on Tuesday Age: 8 - 16 years Come along and take part in a range of sports including football, dance, trampolining, rock climbing, cricket, dodgeball, benchball and fun games including splat, fireball and beat the coach! Please bring a healthy packed lunch. Play Rangers The Joseph Stone Centre, School Street, S20 5EB 0114 273 4266

Bowden Housteads Woods, Handsworth Road, S13 9LR 0114 275 1176 When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Cost: £2.50 per box to cover materials Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and build a little home for our feathered friends to live in your garden. Booking essential. Meet at Clifton Lane entrance off Handsworth Road.

* Timber! Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve, Stone Lane, S13 7BR 0114 275 1176 When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come along and help us to fell some trees to improve the woodland. Meet at Alan Bailey Visitor Centre.

When: Monday 15th February Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Cheerleading

* Parks ‘n Play Half Term Special

Beighton Sports & Leisure Club, High Street, S20 1ED 0114 273 4266

Springwell Park, S20 1XA 0114 261 1925

When: Thursday 18th February Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Cost: £2.00 Age: 8 - 16 years

When: Thursday 18th February Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Half term ‘drop in’ activities. Look for the ranger van in the park.

Boxing Session Beighton Sports & Leisure Club, High Street, S20 1ED 0114 273 4266 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: £1.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Sport in the Community Competition Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Road, S13 9HJ 0114 273 6496 When: Thursday 18h February Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free This activity is run by Activity Sheffield and will include competitions in the current Hub Club focus sports of badminton & cricket. Bring packed lunch and plenty of drinks. This activity is only open to children and young people that currently attend the weekly sessions.

South West

* National Bird Box Week

Bingham Park Wood, Rustlings Road, S11 7BE 0114 268 6196 When: Saturday 13th February Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Celebrate National Nest Box Week by building your very own bird box and feeder to put in your garden. Booking essential. Meet at the Shepherds Wheel.

Blastoff Training Session Bradway Annexe, Bradway Road, S17 4QS 0114 205 3724 When: Monday 15th February Time: 3.45pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years

Kids Art Academy King Edward VII Lower School, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG 0114 229 5932; 07967 653946 hannah@kidsartsacademy.co.uk www.kidsartsacademy.co.uk When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm; Early drop option from 9.00am available Cost: £25.00 per day; £12.50 per half day (10.00am - 12.30pm or 1.00pm - 3.30pm); £5.00 for early drop off Age: 4 - 11 years. To attend a full day children under 5 must be in full time education A creative arts group providing the opportunity for children to develop their artistic skills. Whilst learning new artistic techniques the children are also taught how to develop their ideas and in doing so make their imaginations become a reality.

Activity Camp Tapton Secondary School Gym, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG 0114 273 4266

Training sessions leading to the final on Saturday 20th February 5.30pm - 8.30pm at the HSBC ground. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

When: Monday 15th February Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 13 years Booking essential. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks. Activities will include multi-sports, martial arts, street dance, ‘beat the coach’ and more. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

* Zoo Time: Wild and Woolley

Blastoff Football Training Session

Blacka Moor, Hathersage Road,S17 3AB 0114 283 9195

King Edward VII Lower School, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG 0114 205 3724

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanined by an adult

When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 7.30pm - 8.15pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years

A natural history of Moorland, winter adaptations, life in the freezer wrap up warm! Booking essential. Meet at Lady Cannings Plantation (wood) at Ringinglow.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Training sessions leading to the final on Saturday 20th February 5.30pm - 8.30pm.

Kids Art Academy Play Rangers Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road, S11 7AB 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 3.00pm - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

King Ecgberts Activity Camp King Ecgbert Secondary School, Totley Brook Road, S17 3QU 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 13 years

Millhouses Methodist Church, Millhouses Lane, S7 2HA 0114 229 5932; 07967 653946 hannah@kidsartsacademy.co.uk www.kidsartsacademy.co.uk, When: Tuesday 16th - Thursday 18th February Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm; Early drop option from 9.00am available Cost: £25.00 per day; £12.50 per half day (10.00am - 12.30pm or 1.00pm - 3.30pm); £5.00 for early drop off Age: 4 - 11 years. To attend a full day children under 5 must be in full time education A creative arts group providing the opportunity for children to develop their artistic skills. Whilst learning new artistic techniques the children are also taught how to develop their ideas and in doing so make their imaginations become a reality.

Booking essential. Must bring own packed lunch and plenty to drink. Activities will include multi-sports, martial arts, street dance, ‘beat the coach’ and more.

Commercial Break Drama Workshop

Den Building

Ecclesall Church Parish Hall, Ringinglow Road, S11 7PP 07904 339024 info@actonedramastudio.co.uk www.actonedramastudio.co.uk

Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road, S11 7AB 0114 263 4335

When: Tuesday 16th - Thursady 18th February Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £20.00 per day Age: 4 - 15 years Star in your own commercial! Tuesday and Wednesday worshops are suitable for ages 8-15 years and Thursday for ages 4-7 years. Booking is essential please visit the website or telephone to book.

Football Camp & Blastoff Football Training Session Derek Dooley Community Centre (SUFC Crookes site), Weston View, S10 5BZ 0114 273 4266 (football camp); 0114 205 3724 (Blastoff training) When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 10.30pm - 2.00pm for the football camp & 2.30pm - 3.30pm for the blastoff training Cost: £3.00 for the football camp & free for the blastoff training Age: 8 - 13 years These activities are run by Activity Sheffield. For the football camp please bring packed lunch & plenty to drink. Activities will include football, drills/small sided games, matches, competitions and more. Due to the sessions taking place outside please provide your child with suitable clothing and a change of clothing if needed. For the blastoff, training sessions will lead to the final on Saturday 20th February 5.30pm - 8.30pm.

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Den and shelter building using found/recycled wood.

Den Building Millhouses Park, Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QQ 0114 263 4335 When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 2.20pm - 5.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Den and shelter building using found/recycled wood.

Little Red Riding Hood Stephen Hill Methodist Church, 547 Manchester Road, S10 5PL 0114 230 3207 When: Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th February Time: 7.30pm; 2.30pm Saturday matinee Cost: £4.00; Under 12’s £3.00

Jewellery Making Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road, S11 7AB 0114 263 4335 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Jewellery making using a variety of materials.

Jewellery Making

Spring Lambing Day

Millhouses Park, Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QQ 0114 263 4335

Whirlow Farm, Whirlow Lane, S11 9QF 0114 235 2678 eventsenquiries@whirlowhallfarm.org www.whirlowhallfarm.org

When: Wednesday 17th February Time: 2.20pm - 5.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Jewellery making using a variety of materials.

February Fun Moorlands Discovery Centre, Longshaw Estate, S11 7TZ 01433 637904 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Cost: £3.00 per child

When: Friday 19th February Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £3.00 Come and meet the newborn lambs at Whirlow Hall Farm.

I’m a teenager get me out of here! Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road, S11 7AB 0114 263 4335

Discover the woodlands of Padley Gorge and some of it’s feathered inhabitant. Build a bird box and take it home for £4.00. Booking essential.

When: Friday 19th February Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8-13 years Reality TV style challenges and forefits, prepare to get messy!

Blastoff Football Training Session

Tapton Secondary School, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG 0114 205 3724 When: Thursday 18th February Time: 6.45pm - 7.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Training sessions leading to the final on Saturday 20th February 5.30pm - 8.30pm.

King Ecgbert Secondary School, Totley Brook Road, S17 3QU 0114 205 3724 When: Friday 19th February Time: 3.20pm - 4.20pm Cost: Free This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Training sessions leading to the final on Saturday 20th February 5.30pm - 8.30pm at the HSBC ground.

I’m a teenager get me out of here! Millhouses Park, Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QQ 0114 263 4335 When: Friday 19th February Time: 2.20pm - 5.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years Reality TV style challenges and forefits, prepare to get messy!

Tapton Trampoline and Dance Camp Tapton Secondary School, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG 0114 273 4266 When: Friday 19th February Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 13 years Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks. Activities will include trampoline coaching/games and cheerleading (incorporating elements of dance and gymnastics).

South West Blastoff Football Tournament HSBC Sports Ground, 49 Hathersage Road, S17 3AA 0114 273 4266 When: Saturday 20th February Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm Age: 11 - 16 years

Outside Sheffield Rockley Robin’s Garden Adventure Wentworth Castle, Lowe Lane, Barnsley, S75 3ET 01226 776 040 heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org www.wentworthcastle.org When: Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st February Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Adult £4.75; Child £2.75. One child FREE with every full paying adult Children’s quiz trail through the Gardens with ‘Rockley Robin’ and his feathered friends.

Craft Activities Crich Tramway Village, Matlock Road, Matlock, DE4 5DP 01773 854 321 enquiries@tramway.co.uk www.tramway.co.uk When: Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Normal admission charges apply. Adult £10.50; Child £5.50 (aged 4-15); Family £29.50 (2 adults and 3 children) Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of fun activities. All accompanied children will be able to make and decorate their own ladybird or fantasy bug.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring plenty of drinks. Contact Activity Sheffield to register your team, minibus pick-up can be arranged. Activities include a 5-a-side football tournament for young people in the south west of Sheffield including a DJ, inflatable football game and much more.

Take off and Fly

Feed the Birds

Magna Science Adventure Centre, Sheffield Road, Rotherham S60 1DX 01709 720 002 info@magnatrust.co.uk www.visitmagna.co.uk

Wentworth Castle, Lowe Lane, Barnsley, S75 3ET 01226 776 040 heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org www.wentworthcastle.org

When: Tuesday 15th - Friday 19th February Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm Cost: Adults £9.95; Child £7.95; Under 4’s free; Concessions £8.95. The flight workshops cost £1.00 Fabulous flight workshops where visitors can discover the power of flight and make their own streamline airplane. The RSPB will also be on site throughout the week offering family fun and quizzes and a chance to learn more about the animals with a real skill of flight.

When: Tuesday 16th & Thursday 18th February Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm Cost: £5.00 per child Age: 5 - 15 years Join in the fun - come along and learn about what birds eat and why we should feed them. Make a fir cone bird feeder and bird mobile to take home. All materials and guidance provided. Booking required.

Danny the Champion of the World

Love Bugs Tropical Butterfly House, Woodsetts Road, Rotherham, S25 4EQ 01909 569416 When: Monday 15th - Saturday 21st February Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Normal charges apply - Adults £7.50: Child £6.50; Under 3’s free; Family £27.00 (2 adults and 2 children) or £30.00 (2 adults and 3 children) Age: All ages Disocver a world of creature courtships. Take part in the Love Bugs Trail and enjoy a range of themed craft activities.

Civic Theatre, Catherine Street, Rotherham S65 1EB 01709 823 621 www.rotherham.gov.uk When: Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th February Time: 7.00pm Wednesday - Friday; 11.00am & 2.30pm Saturday Cost: £7.50; Concessions £5.50; Family £22.00 The colourful ensemble present their wonderful adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. Danny lives in a caravan with his dad, the most marvellous and exciting dad any boy could have. But Danny’s father has a secret - at nightfall he poaches pheasants from Mr Hazell’s wood - the biggest landowner in the district. Join Danny as he and his dad are caught up in a thrilling and remarkable adventure when they battle to save their home from Mr Hazell. Can Danny defeat the rich and powerful landowner?

“One, Two, Hullaballoo”

Half Term Happiness Thrybergh Country Park, Doncaster Road, Rotherham S65 4NU 01709 850 353 www.rotherham.gov.uk When: Tuesday 16th - Thursday 18th February Time: 12.30pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free A range of fun activities filled with themed games, crafts and practical tasks for all the family to enjoy. Places are limited, so book in advance.

Treats for Tweets

Barnsley Civic Theatre, Hanson Street, Barnsley S70 2HZ 0845 180 0363 enquiries@barnsleycivic.co.uk www.barnsleycivic.co.uk When: Sunday 21st February Time: 2.30pm Cost: Adult £6.00; Child £4.00 Age: 3+ years Follow the Professor and his drum to find out in this romp of sway-along, bounce-along musical storytelling with puppets. Three comical tales featuring Brer Rabbit and his animal friends – plus plenty of joining in!

Worsbrough Mill Museum, Park Road, Barnsley, S70 5LJ 01226 774527 worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk When: Tuesday 16th February Time: 11.00am & 1.30pm Cost: Please contact for details Make a bird feeder for robin, sparrow, blue tit, great tit and many other garden birds. Advice about whether to give them nuts, seeds, fruit or insects and tips on where to site their food and water. Booking essential.

Pancake Fun Day Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZ 01433 637904 www.nationaltrust.org.uk When: Sunday 14th February Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £2.00 per child A day of family fun in the Turning Yard including an obstacle course, pancake flipping and tossing as well as children’s crafts.

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