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Events/Activities in the City Centre # My Dad’s a Birdman When: Saturday 24th October. Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm.

Cost: Admission free. Places must be booked. Age: Suitable for 4 - 7 years.

A production from Sheffield Theatres touring in November ‘09. Have a sneak preview of the play in this rehearsed reading by the cast of this new production. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Access: Disabled access.

Central Children’s & Young People’s Library Surrey Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 # Ravelling the Yarn - Stories told by Raymond Greenoaken When: Saturday 24th October. Time: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Cost: Admission free. Places must be booked in advance. Age: Suitable for 7 - 9 years.

Raymond Greenoaken tells tales of the curious, the remarkable and the downright unbelievable with bursts of music and song. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Access: Disabled access.

Graves Gallery Central Library Surrey Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 1XZ 0114 278 2655 learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk

# The Boy Who Sang to the Sea and other Stories of Daring told

by Hugh Waterhouse When: Saturday 24th October. Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm.

Cost: Admission free. Places must be booked. Age: Suitable for 5 - 7 years.

A beachful of tales of wonder, washed up at the feet of storyteller Hugh Waterhouse. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Access: Disabled access.

Graves Gallery Central Library Surrey Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 1XZ 0114 278 2655 learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk Fright Night When: Sunday 25th October. Time: 3.30pm - 8.30pm.

The roads are closed around Fargate, Barkers Pool, Peace Gardens, Surrey Street, Leopold Street, Orchard Square, Millennium Square & Winter Gardens for this ‘mass promenade’ event. Attractions for 2009 include street theatre, ghost tours, a fancy dress catwalk, funfair rides/ stalls, stilt walkers, fire spinning, food stalls, children’s activities, craft stalls, zombies, samba band and thousands of other people in the most amazing fancy dress Sheffield City Centre 0114 249 3075

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Andrew Clover’s Crazy Kids’ Show When: Monday 26th October. Time: 2.00pm. Cost: Children £5.00, adults £7.00 per person.

A special show bringing kids and parents together with explosive and hilarious results. Mixing stand-up, silly impressions, and stories the show draws from what children think about animals, fairy stories and outer space. Imaginative, crazy and sometimes off the wall the Crazy Kid’s show has been a huge hit with kids and parents alike.

(For primary school children). Part of the ‘Grin up North’ festival.

Sheffield City Hall Barkers Pool City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2JA 0114 278 9789 http://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk # Comic Capers Workshop with Tom Humberstone and Dan Hancox When: Monday 26th October. Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

Cost: Tickets £4.00 from The Showroom. Ages: Suitable for 14 - 18 years.

Ever wanted to create your own comic? The workshop will involve looking and talking about comics - how they are structered etc. Bring any photo reference or images that might inspire you and some great ideas to turn into comics. Access: Disabled access. #This event is part of the ‘Off the Shelf’ festival of Writing and Reading (10th - 31st October ‘09) The Showroom Paternoster Row City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2BX 0114 275 7727

Beauty and the Beast When: Tuesday 27th - Saturday 31st October. Time: Daily at 7.30pm, 2.30pm on 28th, 29th, 31st. Tickets: £18.50 - £30.50 per person.

Audio described performance - Wednesday 28th at 2.30pm. Captioned performance by STAGETEXT - Wednesday 28th at 7.30pm.

Access: Wheelchair seating/access is available. An infa-red hearing enhancement system operates in the Lyceum auditorium.

The Lyceum Theatre 55 Norfolk Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 1DA 0114 249 6000 info@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk # Where the Wild things Are When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Tickets £3.50 (adults free) from The Showroom.

Age: Suitable for 5 - 7 years.

Artist Fiona Mannion will help you make your own ‘Wild Thing’ puppet and then you can help to create a giant Wild Thing to live in the Showroom foyer! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Access: Disabled access.

The Showroom Paternoster Row City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2BX 0114 275 7727

# Multi-lingual Storytelling with Languages Sheffield When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 1.45pm.

Cost: Admission free. Places must be booked. Age: Suitable for all the family.

Enjoy traditional stories told in community languages including Arabic, Bengali, Urdu and Spanish. Bring the whole family to hear tales in different tongues, translated into English to help share the fun.

Light refreshments available.

Access: Disabled access.

The Circle 33 Rockingham Lane City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 0114 253 6705 # Acting Up - Drama Workshop with More! Productions When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm.

Cost: Tickets £4.00 from The Showroom. Age: Suitable for 11 - 14 years.

Have a go at a variety of dramatic techniques and try your hand at acting.

Access: Disabled access.

The Showroom Paternoster Row City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2BX 0114 275 7727

# Wannabe a Writer? with Marc Williams When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Cost: Tickets £3.50. Age: Suitable for 14 - 19 years.

This full masterclass will give you a new inspiration and insight into being a writer and allow you to bag some top tips. Access: Disabled access.

BBC Open Centre BBC Radio Sheffield Shoreham Street SHEFFIELD S1 4RS 0114 273 4737 # Meet the Author Susan Gates When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 11.00am. Cost: Tickets £4.00 (adults free) from The Showroom. Age: Suitable for 9 - 11 years.

Children under 11 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Access: Disabled access.

The Showroom Paternoster Row City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2BX 0114 275 7727

# Eeeek Mouse! With Lydia Monks When: Friday 30th October. Time: 11.00am. Cost: Tickets £3.50 (adults free) from The Showroom. Age: Suitable for 5 - 7 years.

Join the Sheffield illustrator as she talks about her brand new picture book, then you can have a go at drawing your own animal and pet picture with her help.

The Showroom Paternoster Row City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2BX 0114 275 7727 # Imagination Gaming When: Saturday 31st October.

Time: 10.00am - 1.30pm for ages 5 - 10 years. 1.30pm - 5.00pm for ages 11 - 17 years. Cost: Admission free. No need to book.

Try your hand at a variety of new and unusual board games, memory games, card games and puzzles as well as some old favourites.

Central Children’s & Young People’s Library Surrey Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734

Events/Activities in the Northern Community Assembly * Clean up Brookside!

When: Sunday 25th October. Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Rangers and the ‘Friends of Charlton Brook’ to help carry out general maintenance and environmental improvements. All tools and training will be provided. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet outside The Bridge Public House, Hollow Gate, Charlton Brook/High Green.

Charlton Brook High Green SHEFFIELD S35 0114 240 3578 Bonfire Night Craft Afternoon When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 1.00pm – 2.45pm.

Cost: Free admission.

Angram Bank Children’s Centre Angram Bank Primary School Kinsey Road High Green SHEFFIELD S35 4HN 0114 284 6204

* Parks n’ Play Halloween Special When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Halloween activities for 8 - 13 years. Look for the Ranger van in the park.

Ecclesfield Park

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0114 261 1925 # Art in the Park presents: Stannington in where the World Begins When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm 3.30pm. Cost: Admission free. Places must be booked. Age: Suitable for 7 - 11 years.

Join poet Matt Clegg on a short walk around Stannington and its green urban spaces. The walk will be followed by a relaxed poetry workshop where you will transform your images Haiku (3 line poems). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the library and bring a notebook.

Stannington Library Uppergate Road SHEFFIELD S6 6BX 0114 293 0489

Fun session When: Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th October.

Time: Please ring to confirm. Cost: free for 8 - 13 years & £1.00 for under 8’s. Age: All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, Moorland Drive

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0114 288 3792 Splash Sessions When: Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th October.

Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free for 8 - 13’s, £1.00 for everyone else. Age: All ages welcome. Bring lunch & drinks.

Stocksbridge Leisure Centre Moorland Drive S36 1EG 0114 288 3792 * Parks n’ Play When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 12.30pm - 4.00pm.

Cost: Free. Halloween activities for 8 - 13 years. Meet at the Bandstand in the park.

Chapeltown Park 0114 261 1925

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Sports Camp When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm.

Cost: £3.00 per day. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Yewland Technology College Creswick Lane Grenoside SHEFFIELD S35 8NN 0114 232 9010 http://www.yewlands.org

Events/Activities in the South West Community Assembly Street Dance When: Monday 26th October. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm.

Cost: £15.00 a day. Age: 4 - 11 years.

King Edward VII School Darwin Lane SHEFFIELD S10 Contact: Rian Laight on 07729 977 337 Multi-sport Camp When: Monday 26th & Wednesday 28th October.

Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per day. Age: 8 - 13 years.

Bring lunch, drink, appropriate clothes. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

King Edward VII School Darwin Lane SHEFFIELD S10 0114 273 4266

Kids Art Academy When: Monday 26th - Wednesday 28th October. Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm, £25.00 per day. Half day 10.00am - 12.30pm or 1.00pm - 3.30pm, £12.50. Early drop off available (see website for more details). Ages: 4 - 11 years.

Activities designed and led by primary school teacher and artist Hannah Pearson.

Millhouses Methodist Church Millhouses Lane SHEFFIELD S7 2HA 0114 229 5932 07967 653946 http://www.kidsartacademy.co.uk Basketball Training When: Monday 26th: 4.00pm - 5.00pm, Tuesday 27th October: 3.30pm - 5.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run

by Activity Sheffield Millhouses Park (Basketball Courts) 0114 273 4266

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Football Fun Days - Tricky Wingers When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm - Astroturf and indoor. Cost: 1 day £12.00, 2 days £22.00, 3 days £30.00, 4 days £37.00, 5 days £43.00. Age: Boys & girls 5 - 12 years.

Tapton School Darwin Lane Crosspool SHEFFIELD S10 07815 307 657 http://www.trickywingers.co.uk Sheffield United Football Camp When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm.

Cost: £12.00 per day or £50.00 per week. Each child will need to bring a packed lunch, bottle of water and suitable clothing. For boys and girls aged 6 - 13 years.

The Derek Dooley Community & Sports Centre Western View SHEFFIELD S10 5BZ 0114 292 9402 Sports Academy When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. Bring lunch and drinks.

Lansdowne (off Club Garden Road) SHEFFIELD S11 0114 273 6496

Play Rangers When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years.

Lansdowne (off Club Garden Road) SHEFFIELD S11 0114 273 6496 Drama Workshops When: Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th October - for ages 8 - 15 years. Thursday 29th October - for ages 4 - 7 years.

Act One ‘Thriller’ Workshops: Halloween Drama, full of scary makeup, Ghost stories, ‘Thriller’ dance moves with IDTA guest director Sally Wragg, drama techniques to scare and much fun for all! Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: 2 day workshop £40.00, 1 day workshop £10.00. Call to book a place or if you need any more information.

Act One Drama Studios Ecclesall Parish Halls Ringinglow Road SHEFFIELD S11 7PQ 07904 339 024

Play Rangers When: Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th October.

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

Endcliffe Park

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0114 273 4266 * ZooTime: Field and Hedge When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Rangers for an exploration of these two man-made habitats.

Booking essential. Meet at Shepley Spitfire pub, Mickley Lane, Totley. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable clothing/footwear.

Gillefield Wood Totley SHEFFIELD S17 0114 283 9195 Multi-sport Camp When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per day. Age: 8 - 13 years. Bring lunch, drink, appropriate clothes.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

King Ecbert School Totley Brook Road Dore SHEFFIELD S17 3QU 0114 273 4266

Kid’s Arts Academy When: Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th October. Time: 10.00am 3.30pm, £25.00 per day. Half day 10.00am - 12.30pm or 1.00pm - 3.30pm, £12.50. Early drop off available (see website for more details). Ages: 4 - 11 years.

Activities designed and led by primary school teacher and artist Hannah Pearson.

King Edward VII Lower School Darwin Lane SHEFFIELD S10 5RG 0114 229 5932 http://www.kidsartacademy.co.uk Sports Van When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Millhouses Park 0114 273 4266

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Michael Vaughan Cricket Camp When: Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th October. Time: 10.00am 1.00pm. Cost: £40.00 per week. Age: 5 - 12 years.

Michael Vaughan Cricket is an innovative cricket coaching programme. Must be booked in advance.

Mylnhurst School Button Hill SHEFFIELD S11 9HG 0845 643 5277 http://www.kingscamp.org # Egyptian Stories When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: £4.00 (adults free). Places must be booked.

Age: Suitable for 5 - 13 years.

Explore the Egyptian exhibits at the museum. Find out how the Egyptians lived, listened to myths and stories, make a Egyptian style artefact and have a go at writing in hieroglyphics. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Access: Disabled access.

Weston Park Museum Western Bank SHEFFIELD S10 2TP 0114 278 2655 learning@museum-sheffield.org.uk

Sports Van When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Endcliffe Park

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0114 273 4266 Halloween Party When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm.

Cost: Ring to confirm. Age: All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Whirlow Lane SHEFFIELD S11 0114 236 0096 * Halloween Horror When: Friday 30th October. Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free.

Access: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet.

Join the Rangers for an afternoon of Halloween related activities.

Booking essential. Meet at The Shepherds Wheel.

Bingham Park Wood 0114 268 6196

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Friday 5ives Football League When: Friday 30th October. Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: For boys aged 11 - 16 years.

Goodwin Sports Centre Northumberland Rd SHEFFIELD S10 0114 273 6496 Cheerleading/Trampoline camp When: Friday 30th October. Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per day. Bring lunch, drink, appropriate clothes and footwear. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

King Edward VII School Darwin Lane SHEFFIELD S10 0114 273 4266 * Spooky Fun When: Friday 30th October. Time: 5.30pm. Cost: Free.

Access: Accessible toilets.

Make spooky models, fancy dress and fun with the Rangers at Halloween. Booking essential. Meet at the cafe in the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable clothing/footwear.

Millhouses Park 0114 283 9195

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Events/Activities in the Central Community Assembly

Abbey Flyers Trampoline Club Holiday Programme When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: There are two time slots available - 10.00am - 11.00am and 11.00am - 12.00pm.

Cost: £20.00 per person and must be paid in advance to secure a place. Age: 5 years and above.

The club is holding a holiday trampolining camp, where children can experience top quality coaching and equipment. 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.

Goals Soccer Centre All Saints Sports Centre Norfolk Park Road Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 2RU 07950 546 682

SWFC Soccer Camps SWFC Training Ground, Middlewood Road, S6. When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: £15.00 per day or £45.00 per week. Age: 5 - 14 years.

Niagara Sports and Social Club, Wadsley Bridge (Girls only).

When: Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th October. Time: 10.00am 4.00pm. Cost: £15.00 per day or £30.00 per week. Age: 8 - 14 years.

Aimed at children of all abilities. Will receive professional coaching, medals and trophies, chance to win SWFC merchandise. Book in advance.

SHEFFIELD S6 0114 221 2215 community@sheffieldwednesday.co.uk Holiday Club When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 10.00am 4.00pm. Ages: 8 - 12 years. Cost: £30.00 per day (Healthy snacks included in the cost). For further information please contact provider.

Director, Social Forestry Ltd SHEFFIELD 07866 982985 kenny@social-forestry.co.uk http://www.social-forestry.co.uk

Play Rangers When: Monday 26th October. Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years.

Winn Gardens Hillsborough/Middlewood SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 6496 * Build a Bird Box When: Monday 26th October. Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm.

Cost: £2.50 to take bird box home or free if you want to leave the box with the Rangers to put up in the trees. Booking essential. Meet at the Monument grounds. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Cholera Monument Grounds Norfolk Road Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176

Mad Dog Camps When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time & Cost: 8.30am - 5.00pm - £14.00 / £9.80 for Fitness Unlimited members & Slice card holders. 10.00am - 4.00pm - £12.00 / £8.30 for Fitness Unlimited members & Slice card holders. Ages: 8 - 12 years.

Activities include sports coaching to improve and develop sports skills, arts and craft sessions and lots of games for kids of all abilities. Mini olympics, football, quick cricket, dodgeball, swimming, tag rugby, roller races, pirate themed fun, games & fancy dress, circuits, volleyball, creative fun, rounders and much more. Book in advance.

Please contact for full programme.

Hillsborough Leisure Centre Penistone Road SHEFFIELD S6 2AN 0114 231 2233 info@hillsboroughlc.co.uk http://www.hillsboroughlc.co.uk Lil’ Pup Camps When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time & Cost: Full Day - 9.00am - 4.30pm, £17.00 per day, £12.00 for Fitness Unlimited members and slice card holders. Ages: 6 - 7 years.

Activities include: sports coaching, bouncy castle fun, kite making, roller races, basketball, dodgeball, arts & crafts, fancy dress days, trampolining, football, mini olympics, and crash mat cricket. Please contact for full programme.

Hillsborough Leisure Centre Penistone Road SHEFFIELD S6 2AN 0114 231 2233 info@hillsboroughlc.co.uk http://www.hillsboroughlc.co.uk

Sport & Activity Camps When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm daily. Cost: Full Day: £16.50 - Early Bird Price (normally £20.00 per day). Ages: 8 - 13 years.

Structured coached activities including trampoline sessions, diving, team games, multi-skills, puzzle solving and swimming. For full details please contact provider.

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre Sheaf Street SHEFFIELD S1 2BP 0114 223 3400 info@ponds-forge.co.uk http://www.ponds-forge.co.uk Sheffield United Football Camp When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm.

Cost: £12.00 per day or £50.00 per week.

Each child will need to bring a packed lunch, bottle of water and suitable clothing. For boys and girls aged 6 - 13 years.

Sheffield Works Dept Heeley Bank Road SHEFFIELD S2 3GL 0114 292 9402

Sports Van When: Monday 26th October. Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Spider Park Wisewood SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 4266 Children’s Climbing Courses When: Monday 26th - Saturday 31st October.

Time: Monday - Friday, 10.00am - 12.00pm & 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Saturday, 9.30am - 11.30am & 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Cost: £12.50 per child. Age: 7+ years.

Two hour fully supervised climbing courses (including refreshments and all necessary climbing equipment). Advance booking required.

The Edge Climbing Centre John Street Bramall Lane SHEFFIELD S2 4QU 0114 275 8899 http://www.sheffieldclimbing.com

Archie Camp When: Monday 26th - Tuesday 27th October. Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm or 8.00am - 6.00pm. Cost: 9.00am - 3.00pm: £12.50 a day, 2 days £20.00; 8.00am - 6.00pm: £25.00 per day, 2 days £40.00.

Age: 5 - 11 years.

A range of activities from dance and trampolining to the competition zone, football, judo and cricket. Archer Campers will be grouped according to age and each group will be supervised by enthusiastic Arches Coaches and Activity Buddies. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring packed lunch and plenty to drink.

Wisewood Secondary School Laird Road Wisewood SHEFFIELD S6 4BH 0114 231 6934 http://www.thearches-ssp.co.uk Splash Session When: Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th October. Time: 9.30am 10.30am. Age: 8 - 13 years. Cost: Free. Fun Session - Time: 1.15pm - 2.00pm. Cost: £1.90 per person, any age.

Heeley Baths Broadfield Road SHEFFIELD S8 0XQ 0114 250 0443 http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/heeleypool

# Comic Works When: Tuesday 27th - Wednesday 28th October (2 day workshop).

Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm. Cost: Admission free, places must be booked. Age: Suitable for 14 - 19 years.

Try your hand at graphic comic illustration, writing music lyrics and scripting. See how professionals do it and try new techniques.

Access: Disabled access.

Hillsborough College Livesey Street Hillsborough SHEFFIELD S6 2ET 0114 260 2215 jackieprachek@hotmail.co.uk A Day in the Life of a Sheffield Tool Maker When: Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th October.

Time: Activities between 10.30am - 3.30pm. Cost: Free entry for all.

Age: 5 - 10/11 years. Access: Disabled access and accessible toilets.

Dress up as a buffer girl or grinder, make your own tool, trail around the museum. No need to book.

Kelham Island Museum Alma Street (off Corporation Street) SHEFFIELD S3 8RY 0114 272 2106 http://www.simt.co.uk

Blast Off Football When: Wednesday 28th October 2009. Time: 5.30 – 6.30pm.

Cost: Free. Ages: 11 - 16 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Vulcan Fields

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0114 2039173 Blastoff Training Session When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. Blastoff Training Session.

Hillsborough Park (near tennis courts) SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 6496 Sport In The Community Club – Hillsborough Dinos When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 4.30pm - 6.00pm. Cost: £1.00 Age: School years 5 and 6.

Hillsborough Sports Arena, off Middlewood Road SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 6496

Sport In The Community Club – Sharrow Scorpions When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm.

Cost: Free. Age: School years 5 and 6.

Sharrow Primary School Sitwell Rd SHEFFIELD S7 1BE 0114 273 6496 # Taming Little Dragon with Tim Murgatroyd When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 3.00pm.

Cost: Admission free. Places must be booked.

Age: Suitable for 10 - 17 years. A creative writing workshop.

Children will be able to create and perform their own China inspired poetry at a traditional Chinese scholars’ party complete with music and refreshments. Children under 11 years must be accompanied by an adult. Access: Disabled access.

Bartolome House, School of Law University of Sheffield Winter Street SHEFFIELD S3 7ND 0114 222 8332

Football Session When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Bole Hill Park

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0114 273 4266 Sports Van When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Bolehill Park Walkley SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 4266 Bonfire Night Crafts and Games Afternoon When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm.

Cost: Free admission. Please contact for more information.

Foxhill / Grenoside Children’s Centre Foxhill Primary School Keats Road SHEFFIELD S6 1AZ 0114 233 2878

Swimming Fun Session When: Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October.

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm on Wednesday & Thursday. 10.00am 11.45am on Friday. Cost: £3.50 for over 5s & free for under 5s. Age: All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

King Edward’s Swimming Pool Clarkehouse Rd SHEFFIELD S10 0114 267 1116 Sheffield University Theatre Company - CRACKS When: Wednesday 28th - Saturday 31st October. Time: 7.30pm.

Cost: Wednesday £4.00, Thursday - Saturday £6.00, concessions £5.00 per ticket. Tickets from Union Box Office, Students’ Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG. An eccentric look at the backwards culture of the sixties and its consequences unfolds in the house of a recently murdered rock star.

The University of Sheffield Drama Studio Shearwood Road SHEFFIELD S10 2TG 0114 222 8676 theatre.company@shef.ac.uk http://www.sutco.co.uk

Multi Sports When: Thursday 29th October & Friday 30th October.

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years.

Hillsborough Sports Arena SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 6496 Play Rangers When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years.

Hillsborough Park

SHEFFIELD S6

0114 273 6496 Football When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 5.45pm – 7.00pm. Cost: Free.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Power League Stadium, Woodburn Road 0114 2039173

SHEFFIELD S9

Ponderosa Challenge When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. Will receive a small prize on completing a course. Get a team, family or individuals to do a mini course or the whole course. This is an open access event.

The challenge will take at least one hour. Children should wear trainers or boots with good treads, warm clothing and a coat. Bring a snack and a drink. Please call to register. Meet on the football field in the middle of the park.

Ponderosa Upperthorpe SHEFFIELD S6 0114 276 3192 helen.betts@endeavour.org.uk SWFC Goalkeeper School When: Thursday 29th - Friday 30th October.

Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: £15.00 per day or £25.00 for the 2 days. Ages: 8 - 14 years. Aimed at children of all abilities. Will receive professional coaching, medals and trophies, chance to win SWFC merchandise. Book in advance.

SWFC Training Ground Middlewood Road Hillsborough SHEFFIELD S6 0114 221 2215 community@sheffieldwednesday.co.uk

Sports Academy When: Wednesday 28th October & Friday 30th October.

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm. Cost: £2.00. Age: 8 - 13 years. Bring lunch and drinks.

Wisewood Community Sports Centre Laird Road SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 6496 Musical Madness When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm.

Cost: £5.00.

A morning of music, dance and drama. Please call to book your place.

Wisewood Community Sports Centre Laird Road Wisewood SHEFFIELD S6 4HB 0114 233 5457 Football Session When: Friday 30th October. Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Spider Park Wisewood SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 4266

# Tales from Chinese Ancient History When: Saturday 31st October. Time: 11.00am.

Cost: Tickets £2.00 on the door or from Sheffield Star. Age: Suitable for 8 - 14 years.

Fascinating tales from ancient China are retold through drama, poetic song and dance. Children under 11 years must be accompanied by an adult. #This event is part of the ‘Off the Shelf’ festival of Writing and Reading (10th - 31st October ‘09) www.offtheshelf.org.uk Batolome House, School of Law University of Sheffield Winter Street SHEFFIELD S3 7ND 07846 262870

Events/Activities in the South Community Assembly * Fungal Foray When: Saturday 24th October. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Cost: Free.

Have fun finding fungi with Ziggy and the Rangers. Meet at the Centre in the Park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Norfolk Heritage Park Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176 Playscheme When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Cost: Call for more details. Age: 8 - 13 years.

Activities include: rounders, art and crafts, games in the park, ice skating and trips out and much more. Please call contact for full programme. Must be booked in advance.

Valley Park School, Norton Avenue Herdings SHEFFIELD S14 1SL 0114 239 4422

Sports Academy When: Monday 26th October. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years. Sports Academy.

Bring packed lunch and plenty of water to drink.

Broadfield Park, Broadfield Road SHEFFIELD S8 0114 2736496 Basketball Camp When: Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th October.

Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: £25.00 for both days or £15.00 per day. Age: 8 - 15 years, boys and girls.

Bring packed lunch and plenty of water to drink. If you bring your own basketball please mark it clearly with you name. A change of footwear as outdoor trainers cannot be worn in the sports hall. No experience necessary.

All Saints/Goals Soccer Centre Norfolk Park Road SHEFFIELD S2 0114 272 6700 (venue) stephen.barnett@sheffield.gov.uk

Street Kick When: Monday 26th & Friday 30th October. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Meet on the grass area between the cafe and the animal farm Graves Park

SHEFFIELD S8

0114 273 4266 Graves Sports Camp When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm.

Cost: £2.00 per day. Bring a packed lunch. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre (Sports Hall) Bochum Parkway SHEFFIELD S8 8JR 0114 273 4266 Sports Van When: Monday 26th October. Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Greenhill Park 0114 273 4266

SHEFFIELD S8

Sports Van When: Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th October.

Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Meet in front of Rose Garden cafe.

Graves Park

SHEFFIELD S8

0114 273 4266 * In the Rough? Frisbee Golf When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 12 - 16 years.

Join the Greenwatch Rangers and try the latest craze sweeping the nation - Frisbee Golf! No previous experience required and suitable for all abilities. All equipment is supplied. Meet at the Basketball Court in the park.

Mount Pleasant Park Sharrow SHEFFIELD S7 0114 245 9749

Sports Van When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Herdings Park

SHEFFIELD S8

0114 273 4266 Play Rangers When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 4.00pm -5.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years.

Broadfield Park, Broadfield Road 0114 273 6496

SHEFFIELD S8

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Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free entry, all welcome.

Develop your skills as an eco-detective by discovering the trail left for you around the farm, keep out the cold by making and accessorising your very own draft excluder, play the ‘recycle it’ game, collect your FREE low energy light bulbs and much more besides.

Heeley City Farm Alexandra Road Heeley SHEFFIELD S2 3EE 0114 303 9981 ex 2 syec.cc@heeleyfarm.org.uk * Don’t Get Lost!

When: Thursday 29th October Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Use your map reading skills to try out their new orienteering course.

Accessible toilets. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Meet at Centre in the Park.

Norfolk Heritage Park Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176

Sports Van When: Friday 30th October. Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Meersbrook Park

SHEFFIELD S8

0114 273 4266 Street Dance When: Friday 30th October. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £15.00.

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Contact: Rian Laight 07729 977 337 * Tree ID When: Sunday 1st November. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

Access: Suitable for wheelchairs, accessible toilets.

Learn how to identify different species of trees using leaf, bud and bark characteristics. Meet at the Centre in the Park. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Norfolk Heritage Park 0114 275 1176

SHEFFIELD S2

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Events/Activities in the South East Community Assembly * Parks n’ Play Halloween Special When: Monday 26th October. Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Halloween activities for 8 - 13 years.

Look for the Ranger van in the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Beaver Hill Recreation Ground Handsworth SHEFFIELD S13 0114 261 1925 Blast Off Football When: Monday 26th October. Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 11 - 16 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Hollinsend Park 0114 203 9173

SHEFFIELD S12

* Kite Making When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

Meet near the playground. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Handsworth Recreation Ground

SHEFFIELD S13

0114 275 1176 * Halloween Hike - Family Activity When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 8.00pm - 9.30pm. Cost: Free.

Halloween Hike of approx. 3 miles around the Nature Reserve.

Bring a torch. Meet at the Alan Bailey Visitor Centre, Stone Lane.

Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/ clothing. Accessible toilets.

Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve Stone Lane Woodhouse SHEFFIELD S13 7BR 0114 275 1176

# Pif-Paf Theatre presents The Bee Cart When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 1.00pm - 1.45pm, 2.15pm 3.00pm & 3.30pm - 4.15pm. Cost: Admission free. No need to book.

Age: Suitable for all the family.

Drop in and join Bombus and Borage for a very special journey into the life of bees. Track down the Bee Cart in Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre and enjoy magical storytelling mixing theatre and science.

Children under 11 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre

SHEFFIELD S20 7PJ

Multi Sports When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 -13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Hollinsend Park 0114 203 9173

SHEFFIELD S12

Parks ‘n Play Halloween Special When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Activities for 8 - 13 years. Look out for the Ranger van in the park.

Springwell Park Springwell Estate Beighton SHEFFIELD S20 0114 261 1925

Events/Activities in the East Community Assembly October Half term When: Saturday 31st & Tuesday 27th October.

Time & Cost: For full details and programmes please contact provider. Age: Any age, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Various trips out, call for full programme.

St. Albans Church 20 Chapelwood Road Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 5AY 0114 244 8497 enquiries@familydevelopmentproject.org.uk http://www.familydevelopmentproject.org.uk/ Multi Sports When: Saturdays 24th & 31st October. Time: 1.30pm - 3.00 pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Seaton Crescent 0114 203 9173

SHEFFIELD S2

# Urdu Zabaan Seekhne Ke Fawaid - Children’s Urdu Writing Presentation When: Sunday 25th October. Time: 2.00pm. Cost: Admission free.

No need to book. Age: All ages welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Access: Disabled access.

A wonderful opportunity to listen to children’s Urdu writing and see the presentation of prizes to those who participated in the Children’s Urdu Writing Competition. #This event is part of the ‘Off the Shelf’ festival of Writing and Reading (10th - 31st October ‘09) Darnall Library Britannia Road SHEFFIELD S9 5JG 0114 203 7429 Multi Sports Camp & Cycling When: Monday 26th October. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years.

Park Academy School Beaumont Close SHEFFIELD S2 1RY Contact: Angie Gaughan 0114 203 9173

Swimming When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: 1.45pm - 2.30pm & 2.30pm - 3.15pm. Cost: Junior - £1.70 for 1 session & £2.60 for 2 sessions, Adult - £2.00 for 1 session & £3.20 for 2 sessions.

Age: All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Springs Leisure Centre Hurfield Road SHEFFIELD S2 2AL 0114 239 0880 Football Camp When: Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th October.

Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00. Age: 8 - 13 years.

Davys Sports Centre, 630 Prince of Wales Rd SHEFFIELD S9 4ER Contact: Denise Marsh 0114 203 9173 Multi Sports When: Monday 26th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Darnall Neighbourhood Park 0114 203 9173

SHEFFIELD S9

Football Camp When: Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th October.

Time: 10.00am-2.00pm. Cost: £3.00. Age: 8 - 13 years. Bring suitable clothing and a packed lunch. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Davys Sports Club Prince of Wales Road SHEFFIELD S9 0114 203 9173 Kids Camps When: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October.

Cost: Standard: 1 day £12.00, 5 day £56.00, Slice Card*/Family Membership: 1 day £8.50, 5 day £39.00 * Proof of slice card is required at camp registration. Packed Lunch £4.20. Age: 8 - 15 years.

Activties include athletics coaching (sprints, high jump, long jump, javelin), gymnastics coaching, trampolining coaching, team games, mystery tours, quizzes and a visit to iceSheffield. Also swimming, coached sports sessions to improve skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress. Please call to book your place or book.

Don Valley Stadium Worksop Road SHEFFIELD S9 3TL 0114 223 3600 info@donvalley-stadium.co.uk

Blast Off Football When: Monday 26th October. Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 11 - 16 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Hyde Park

SHEFFIELD S2

0114 203 9173 Multi Sports When: Monday 26th October. Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Manor Fields

SHEFFIELD S2

0114 203 9173 Junior Fit Club When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time & Age: for 8 - 10 years, Monday - Wednesday, 12.30pm - 13.30pm. For 11 - 15 years Monday - Friday - 13.30pm - 14.30pm. Cost: £3.00 per person.

Springs Leisure Centre Hurfield Road SHEFFIELD S2 2AL 0114 239 0880

Multi Sports When: Monday 26th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Tinsley Green 34 Norborough Rd SHEFFIELD S9 1SG Contact: Imtiaz Begum 0114 203 9173 Sports Camp & Swimming When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: £1.50.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Springs Leisure Centre Hurfield Road SHEFFIELD S2 2AL? Contact: Angie Gaughan 0114 203 9173 Sports and Play Camp When: Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th October.

Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £3.50. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

English Institute of Sport Coleridge Rd SHEFFIELD S9 5DA 0114 203 9173

Multi-sports When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This Activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

High Hazel Park

SHEFFIELD S9 4PE

0114 203 9173 * Aren’t Birds Brilliant!

When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Learn about birds in your garden and make them something yummy to eat! Meet at the old cafe building opposite the playground. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

High Hazels Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925 Blast Off Football When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 16 years. This actvity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Manor Fields 0114 203 9173

SHEFFIELD S2

* Kite Making When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Meet by the playground, entrance off Hastilar Road South.

Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Richmond Park

SHEFFIELD S13

0114 275 1176 Dance and Cheerleading When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Cost: £1.00.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

St Swithuns Church Cary Road SHEFFIELD S2 0114 203 9173 Blast Off Football When: Tuesday 27th October 2009. Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

Cost: Free. Ages: 8 – 16 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Vikinglea Fields Vikinglea Close Manor SHEFFIELD S2 1BA 0114 203 9173

Dance and Cheerleading When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Wybourn Youth Trust

SHEFFIELD S2 5AD

0114 203 9173 Blast Off Football When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

Cost: Free. Ages: 11 - 16 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Vulcan Fields

SHEFFIELD S9

0114 203 9173 65th English Open – ITTF Pro Tour Major (table tennis) When: Wednesday 28th October - Sunday 1st November.

Time: Ring to confirm. Cost: Varies depending on the days - please call venue for more information. Age: All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

English Institute of Sport Coleridge Road SHEFFIELD S9 5DA 0114 273 6681

Multi-sports When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 -13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Phillimore Park

SHEFFIELD S9

0114 203 9173 * Aren’t Birds Brilliant When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Learn about birds in your garden and make them something yummy to eat! Meet at the Ranger van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Phillimore Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925 Multi-sports When: Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th October.

Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm on Wednesday & 1.00pm - 3.00pm on Thursday. Cost: Free. Age: 8 -13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Springs Leisure Centre Hurfield Road SHEFFIELD S2 2AL 0114 203 9173 (Angie) 0114 203 9173 (Denise)

Blast Off Football When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm.

Cost: Free. Ages: 11 – 16 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Woodthorpe School Woodthorpe Road SHEFFIELD S13 8DD 0114 203 9173 Blast Off Football When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm.

Cost: Free. Ages: 11 – 16 years.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Wybourn Youth Trust Maltravers Road SHEFFIELD S2 5AD 0114 203 9173 Multi-sports Camp When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Wybourn Youth Trust 139 Maltravers Road SHEFFIELD S2 0114 203 9173

Dance and Cheerleading When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Angleton Meeting Rooms, Vikinglea Road, Manor SHEFFIELD S2 0114 203 9173 * Aren’t Birds Brilliant When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Learn about birds in your garden and make them something yummy to eat! Meet at the Ranger van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Darnall Community Park 0114 261 1925

SHEFFIELD S9

# Sheffield Bangla Literature and Information Society - 1416 Bengali Language and Arts Event When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 12.00pm. Cost: Admission free. No need to book. Age: For the whole family.

Enjoy an afternoon for the whole family - a recital by Bengali children with dance and music, bilingual storytelling, magic from Kimmo and origami with a chance to make the Bangladeshi National Lily (Shapla). The Lord Mayor will launch the Bengali Book, a collection of work by children.

Access: Disabled access.

Darnall Library Britannia Road SHEFFIELD S9 5JG 0114 203 7429 Football When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 5.45pm – 7.00pm. Cost: Free.

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Power League Stadium, Woodburn Road

SHEFFIELD S9

Contact: Angie Gaughan/Denise Marsh 0114 203 9173

* Parks ‘n Play Halloween Special When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Cost: Free. Halloween activities for 8 - 13 years. Look for the Ranger van in the park.

Tinsley Recreation Ground

SHEFFIELD S9

0114 261 1925 Five a side football When: Friday 30th October. Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm.

Age: 15 - 19 years. Cost: Free.

Woodburn Road Stadium SHEFFIELD S9 07967 028 864 Blast Off Football Final Tournament When: Friday 30th October. Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Cost: Free.

Ages: 11 - 16 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

All Saints Sports Centre Norfolk Park Road SHEFFIELD S2 2RU 0114 203 9173

Ice Skating at iceSheffield When: Friday 30th October. Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per person. Age: 8 - 16 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. iceSheffield Coleridge Road SHEFFIELD S9 5DA 0114 203 9173 * Greenwatch Orchard Day When: Saturday 31st October. Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free.

An opportunity to help the Greenwatch Ranger with a morning of practical tasks, cutting back and orchard management. Followed at 12.00pm by fun events using the apple harvest and Halloween pumpkin carving. All tools and training will be provided. Meet at Horse and Groom pub, Blackstock Road (am), Lees Hall Pond, Blackstock Wood (pm). Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Gleadless Valley 0114 283 9195

SHEFFIELD S14

* Halloween Horror When: Saturday 31st October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

A range of Halloween activities including pumpkin carving. Meet at Richmond park tennis courts. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Richmond Park

SHEFFIELD S13

0114 275 1176 * Apple Day and Halloween Fun When: Saturday 31st October. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Try your hand at apple pressing, apple bobbing and pumpkin carving.

Meet at the entrance off Leighton Road in the woods. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Rollestone Woods Gleadless Valley SHEFFIELD S14 0114 273 6199

* The Hill has Fungi When: Saturday 31st October. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Cost: Free.

Help Ziggy and the Rangers to find fungi that lives there. Meet at the end of Catley Road, Darnall, rear entrance to High Hazels park.

Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/ clothing.

Tinsley Park Hill Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 275 1176

Events/Activities in the North East Community Assembly Football Competition When: Friday 23rd October. Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Cost: Free.

Ages: 11 - 16 years. This activity run by Activity Sheffield.

Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane Shiregreen SHEFFIELD S5 6AE 0114 257 0053 d.colley@concordsportscentre.co.uk Craft Activities When: Monday 26th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free Ages: 0 - 5 years.

Burngreave Children’s Centre Spital Street SHEFFIELD S3 9LB 0114 252 5220

Sports Camp When: Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th October.

Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per day. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Chaucer Business & Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue SHEFFIELD S5 8NH 0114 232 2338 http://www.chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk Fright Night When: Saturday 31st October. Time: 8.00pm - 8.00am.

Cost: £25.00 per child for Fright Night. £20.00 per person for Murder Mystery. Family Package: £60.00 for 2 adults at the Murder Mystery Party plus one child at Fright Night. £80.00 for 2 adults at the Murder Mystery Party plus two children at Fright Night. For full programme please contact provider.

Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane Shiregreen SHEFFIELD S5 6AE 0114 257 0053 d.colley@concordsportscentre.co.uk

Kids Camps When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: Full Day 8.30am - 5.00pm. Short Day 9.30am - 3.30pm Cost: Full Day £14.00 per day.

Book a week and save £10.00 - £60.00 per week. Short Day £12.00 per day. Book a week and save over 10% - £52.00 per week. Plus quote Early Bird and book a week in advance for and extra 20% off day rate and 15% off for the week.

Activities include swimming, coached sports sessions to improve your skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress. Access: Wheelchair access & accessible toilets. Welcomes children with special needs.

Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane Shiregreen SHEFFIELD S5 6AE 0114 257 0053 d.colley@concordsportscentre.co.uk Bonfire Night and Diwali themed playscheme When: Monday 26th October. Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm.

Cost: Free admission.

Early Days Children’s Centre 71 Palgrave Crescent Parson Cross SHEFFIELD S5 8GS 0114 250 3060

Sports Camp When: Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th October.

Time: 11.00am to 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Fir Vale School Earl Marshal Road Grenoside SHEFFIELD S4 8LA 0114 243 9391 Sports Camp When: Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th October.

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Hinde House Secondary School Shiregreen Lane SHEFFIELD S5 6AG 0114 243 8486 http://www.yewlands.org

* Bunkered! Frisbee Golf When: Monday 26th October. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 12 - 16 years.

Join the Greenwatch Rangers and try the latest craze sweeping the nation - Frisbee Golf! No previous experience required and suitable for all abilities. All equipment is supplied. Meet at the Play Area.

Osgarthorpe Park Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 0114 245 9749 * Greenwatch Practical Volunteer Day When: Monday 26th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 12 - 18 years. Adults are welcome too!

Join the Greenwatch Rangers and Firvale Youth Project with a range of fun and practical activities to improve the park. All tools and training will be provided. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Meet at the Youth Club in the park. Refreshments available.

Osgathorpe Park Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 0114 245 9749

Sports Camp When: Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th October.

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Parkwood High School Penrith Road Shirecliffe SHEFFIELD S5 8UF 0114 231 0221 Play All day When: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. Time: All day.

Cost: £6.50. Age: Any age, children must be accompanied by an adult. Academies Club: 5 - 15 years. Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Cost: £14.00 - £21.00. Please contact for full information.

Sheffield Ski Village Vale Road Parkwood Springs SHEFFIELD S3 9SJ 0114 276 0044

Sheffield United Football Camp When: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October. Time: 9.00am – 3.15pm.

Cost: £10.00 per day. Age: 6 - 13 years, boys and girls.

Either book in advance or drop in on the day. Each child will need to bring a packed lunch, bottle of water and suitable clothing. Call to book or for more details.

Sheffield United Adademy Firshill Crescent SHEFFIELD S4 7DR 08716 632432

Autumn Activities When: Monday 26th October. Time: 9.30am – 11.30am. Cost: Free.

Age: 0 - 5 (8 years if with a younger sibling). Crafts and fun - perhaps you’ll make a spooky bun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Venue: Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre, Westnall Road, S5 When: Tuesday 27th October. Time: Meet at First Start Children’s Centre at 9.15am. Cost: You will need to bring children’s entry fees and money for lunch and bus fare £1.50 each for 1 - 3 year olds, £2.00 each for 4 years old plus under 1s go free. Trip to Hydra Kids Soft Adventure Play. Travelling on public transport plus a short walk.

This activity is run through First Start Children’s Centre.

When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Meet at the Sure Start Community Allotment, just off Vickers Drive in Firth Park.

Digging for treats and eating soup that’s hot. Plenty to do whether it’s sunny or not.

When: Friday 30th October. Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm. First Start Children’s Centre and outside in the park activities, games and walks in the wood.

Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre Westnall Road SHEFFIELD S5 0114 203 9196

Craft Activities When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Ages: 0 - 5 years.

Owler Brook Nursery & Infant School Wensley Street SHEFFIELD S4 8HQ 0114 261 2010 * Puzzling Parkwood!

When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Cost: Free. Age: 12 - 16 years.

Can you solve the series of tricky clues scattered around Parkwood Springs and be the first to open the chest and claim the prize? Meet at the main car park at Parkwood Springs off Shirecliffe Road/Cooks Wood Road.

Parkwood Springs Shirecliffe SHEFFIELD S5 0114 245 9749

North East Sports Day When: Friday 30th October *. Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free. *Need to attend at least one day on a sports camp (Chaucer, Hinde House, Parkwood or Fir Vale) to attend this Sports Day. This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.

Chaucer Business & Enterprise College Wordsworth Avenue SHEFFIELD S5 8NH 0114 232 2338 http://www.chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk * Greenwatch Volunteer Day When: Friday 30th October. Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 12 - 18 years.

Join the Greenwatch Ranger and Firvale Youth Project on a fun practical woodland management day with path clearance and cutting back of overgrown vegetation. All tools and training provided. Wear suitable clothing/footwear. Refreshments available.

Hinde Common Wood Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 0114 245 9749

Events/Activities Outside Sheffield Halloween Half-term Fun When: Saturday 24th - Saturday 31st October. Time: TBC. Halloween trailer rides, pumpkin parlour and parades Chatsworth House Chatsworth Bakewell DE45 1PP 01246 565300 http://www.chatsworth.org The Big Draw When: Saturday 24th October. Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm Cost: This event is free to Magna ticket holders or £1.00 per person per activity.

Family activities will be running for The Big Draw. Join us in the Face of Steel and get some rubbings of the textures of Magna.

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

Junior Rangers When: Saturday 24th October.

Time: Sessions run from 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Cost: Please call venue for costs. Junior Rangers is a club for 9 - 12 year olds who are interested in nature and the outdoors.

Activities include: moth trapping, wildlife surveys, river studies, digital photography and much more.

Rother Valley Country Park Mansfield Road Wales Bar SHEFFIELD S26 5PQ 0114 247 1452 ext. 2 rangers.rvcp@rotherham.co.uk http://www.rothervalley.f9.co.uk Feed the Birds Day When: Saturday 24th October. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm.

Cost: Adult £2.50, Child £1.25, Members free.

Get messy in our bird-cake kitchen. Take home a menu of delights to tempt wild birds into your garden. Your questions answered in our garden birds clinic.

RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor Lane Wombwell Barnsley S73 0YF 01226 273837 http://wwww.rspb.org.uk

Halloween Spooktacular When: Saturday 24th - Saturday 31st October (inclusive).

Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: Adults £7.50, Child £6.50 (under 3’s free). Free admission for every child wearing Halloween attire when accompanied by a full paying adult. Age: This event is suitable for children of all ages.

Come face to face with animated ghosts and ghouls in the Haunted House. Take a Haunted Hayride round the Freaky Forest and play Trick or Treat on the Witch in the Wood. Carve a pumpkin, join in creepy crafts and enjoy witches brews and spooky snacks. No need to book.

The Tropical Butterfly House Woodsetts Road Anston SHEFFIELD S25 4EQ 01909 569 416 http://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk Spooky October Half Term When: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November.

Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: Workshops are £1.00 per visitor wishing to take part.

Half Term fun at Magna is back with Gruesome Grubs and Fizzy Bugs workshops running daily as well as Torchquest giving you a chance to get hands on and explore Magna’s dark corners.

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

SWFC Soccer Camp When: Monday 26th - Wednesday 28th October.

Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm daily.

Cost: £15.00 per day or £30.00 for the 3 days.

SWFC Soccer Camps are aimed at children of all abilities. You will receive professional coaching, medals and trophies, chance to win SWFC merchandise.

Tideswell Leisure Complex St. Johns Road Buxton SK17 8NE 0114 221 2215 community@sheffieldwednesday.co.uk Wildest Wednesday Ever!

When: Wednesday 28th October. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm.

Cost: Free entry for everyone.

Celebrate Old Moor’s success in winning the National Lottery Awards! pond-dipping, bug-hunting, wildlife close-ups, quiz, goodie bag.

RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor Lane Wombwell Barnsley S73 0YF 01226 273 837

Behind the Scenes Steel Tours When: Thursday 29th October. Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Cost: Tickets £15.00 per adult and £10.00 per child and are available by calling reception.

Join Magna for a behind the scenes Steel Tour. This is your chance to go into the heart of this steelworks and see areas not usually open to the public. The tour will conclude with pie, peas and a drink in the Fuel Restaurant.

Magna Science Adventure Centre Sheffield Road Rotherham S60 1DX 01709 720 002 info@magnatrust.co.uk http://www.visitmagna.co.uk Starlight Halloween When: Saturday 31st October. Cost: Adult £10.50, Child (4 - 15yrs) £5.50, Senior £9.50, Family ticket (2 Adults & 3 children) £29.50.

A Halloween spectacular with illuminations, witches, ghosts and trams in the dark. Spooky! Open until 9.00pm, last admission 6.00pm. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Crich Tramway Village Crich Matlock DE4 5DP 01773 854321 http://www.tramway.co.uk

Halloween Train Rides When: Saturday 31st October. Time: First Train departs at 5.00pm and then approximately every 30 minutes untill the last train at 8.00pm. Cost: Tickets £5.50 adults, £4.50 children. Advisable to book in advance (Sundays are the best time to book).

Dare you ride on Elsecar’s haunted train? Special evening of ghoulish delights and nasty frights aboard the Halloween Ghost Trains.

Please contact the Elsecar Heritage Railway for further details and booking information.

Elsecar Heritage Centre Wath Road Elsecar Barnsley S74 8HJ 01226 746 746 01226 740 203 Spooky Halloween Sleepover When: Saturday 31st October - Sunday 1st November.

Time: 7.30pm - 10.00am. Cost: Prices are £15.00 per child and £5.00 per adult. 1 adult is required per 4 children. Places are limited so please book early. Age: The sleepover is suitable for 7 - 10 years.

Our annual sleepover is back for those brave enough to mix with Magna’s ghosts and ghouls. Spooky activities and workshops will be taking place throughout the night as well as a fancy dress competition.

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

The Spooktacular When: Saturday 31st October. Time: 7.00pm - 9.30pm.

Cost: Please note under 10s are free, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults £8.00, Concessions £6.00 (concessions are 10 - 16 years, OAP’s and students).

A spine-tingling evening of spooky sounds with the Yorkshire Wind Orchestra. Watch out for ghosts and ghouls as you listen for the Ghost Train, the rituals of Incantation and Dance and the magic of the Sorcerers Apprentice and Harry Potter and friends. Come in fancy dress (optional) for the chance to win a prize. For more information on Yorkshire Wind Orchestra go to www.yorkshirewinds.co.uk Magna Science Adventure Centre Sheffield Road Rotherham S60 1DX 01709 720 002 info@magnatrust.co.uk http://www.visitmagna.co.uk Halloween Hunt When: Saturday 31st October. Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm.

Cost: Adult £2.50, Child £1.25, Members free.

Join us on a spooky trail discovering all that creeps, crawls, slithers and flutters. Treasure hunt and lucky dip.

RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor Lane Wombwell Barnsley S73 0YF 01226 273 837

Updated! Leisure information for Children and Young People

SIL holds extensive information on leisure activities available for children and young people all over Sheffield. Whether you have an activity in mind which your children would like to try, or you’re seeking new ideas, SIL can send you information about where to find: • Art & Creativity • Drama • Baby Rooms • Dance • Children’s Entertainers • Football • Gym Classes • Language Clubs & Groups • Music • Play Centres • Toy Libraries • Baby Massage • Baby Signing • Baby Yoga • Racquet Sports • Swimming • Boxing • Something Different (Pre-School) – includes baking, ice-skating etc • Something Different (Age 5+) - includes circus skills, roller skating • Venues and Resources – Party Venues • Equipment for Children & Babies

New! Library resources To support our extended range of information and factsheets, we have also got some great new resources in our library. The SIL library is a unique resource in Sheffield, being aimed exclusively at parents, carers and the professionals who work with children and young people.

New resources cover topics such as eating disorders, puberty, fathers’ information, bullying, baby care and special needs including dyspraxia, epilepsy and autistic spectrum disorders. The library is FREE to join and borrow from – just call in to the shop with proof of your identity and address, and a contact telephone number, and then you’re free to borrow!

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We try to ensure that the information given is correct and up to date, although this cannot be guaranteed. Contact SIL 0114 275 6699 Mon, Tues, Thurs 9.30am – 5.30pm, Wed 9.30am – 6.00pm and Fri 9.30am – 4.00pm or call in to 11 Leopold Street, Sheffield S1 2GY for further information.

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