Summer What's On guide 2009

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Outdoor Activities/Events

* Treasure Hunt When: Tuesday 21st July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Put your explorer’s hat on and see if you can find your way around the park to the hidden treasure. Meet at the Ranger Base (downstairs in the pavilion). A mobility scooter is available for use at this event.

Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets. Booking essential.

Hillsborough Park Hillsborough SHEFFIELD S6 0114 234 6052 * Creative Clay When: Tuesday 21st July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Rangers for some crafty fun and get arty with clay. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Ranger Van. Phillimore Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S5 0114 261 1925

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

Archeological Dig When: Saturday 18th July - Sunday 2nd August.

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: Any age.

Book in advance.

Heeley City Farm Richards Road SHEFFIELD S2 3TD 0114 303 9981 ext. 4 http://www.heeleyfarm.org.uk Handsworth Forum - Gala Day When: Tuesday 18th August. Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free entry. Age: All ages welcome.

Stalls, inflatables, face painting, fairground, family fun attractions, children’s games, dog show.

The Michael Church Lowedges Road SHEFFIELD S8 7LD 0114 288 9029

Miniature Railway When: Sunday 19th July, Sundays 2nd (Teddy Bears’ Picnic), 16th, 30th & Monday 31st August. Time: First train runs at 1.00pm - last train at 5.00pm, depending on weather conditions. Cost: Free admission, 80p per person per ride.

Light refreshments, ice cream, souvenirs etc., are usually on sale. Toilet facilities, including disabled access and baby changing. A wheelchair accessible carriage is available on request. Printed timetables are available for you to take home. Please park at your own risk in the field - access to our premises by vehicle is strictly limited to disabled badge holders and members of the Society.

Sheffield & District Society Abbeydale Road South SHEFFIELD S17 0114 236 9002 http://www.sheffieldsmee.co.uk Activities from Valley Park Children’s Centre Monday 20th July - Craft activities and games at Herdings Park.

Wednesday 22nd July - Meet at Valley Park Children’s Centre at 10.15am to join Rangers in Gleadless Valley Woods ‘play in the woods’. Monday 27th July - Walk to Charnock Park. Monday 17th August - Join the Rangers for ‘how many legs?’ followed by picnic in Herdings Park. Monday 24th August - Teddy bears picnic at Herdings Park. Bring teddy and packed lunch. Friday 28th August - Trip to Weston Park Museum. Contact Trish Redhead or Miranda Woolhouse for more information.

Valley Park Children’s Centre Norton Avenue SHEFFIELD S14 1SL 0114 241 6968

My Outdoors - Art in the Park All courses run Tuesday - Friday. When: 21st - 24th July, 18th - 21st August. Ages: 8 – 11 years. Cost: Each week costs £100.00 per person.

Based around exploring the local urban and natural environments.

Activities include sound recording, clay work, willow sculptures and exploration of local streets and a local park. All materials are provided. Please provide a packed lunch. Please contact for an application form or for further information.

Bank Street Arts City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 0114 268 6813 admin@artinthepark.org.uk Activities in Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe Wednesday 22nd July - Crafts & games in Greenhill Park.

Wednesday 29th July - Craft Activities.

Monday 3rd August - Scarecrow making and picnic at Graves Park.

Wednesday 5th August - Teddy bears picnic at Greenhill Park.

Wednesday 19th August - Parachute games.

Wednesday 26th August - Parachute games at Greenhill Park.

Contact Miranda Woolhouse at Valley Park Children’s Centre for further information (see phone number below).

SHEFFIELD S8 0114 241 6968

* Launch into Play! (2nd Nature) When: Wednesday 22nd July. Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Play project launch - wood craft, ropes, climbing, treasure hunts play of all kinds will happen in the woods! Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Gleadless Valley SHEFFIELD S14 0114 273 6199 * Creative Clay When: Wednesday 22nd July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Ranger for some crafty fun and get arty with clay. Meet at the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Accessible toilets available.

High Hazels Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925

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

* Maps and Models When: Wednesday 22nd July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Find out a bit about map reading, follow the trail and make a model to take home. Meet at the Visitor Centre. 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 Bikes at Parkwood When: Thursday 23rd July. Time: 1.00pm - 4.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: All ages welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Have a go at Mountain Biking. Booking essential.

Park Wood Spring Cooks Wood Road SHEFFIELD S5 0114 203 7756

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

* Sledge the Slopes When: Thursday 23rd July. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Age: Please ring to confirm. Cost: Free.

Sledge down the slope with the specially adapted grass sledges. Meet in the park, near the Ranger van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Colley Park Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 0114 246 4989 * Creative Clay When: Thursday 23rd July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Rangers for some crafty fun and get arty with clay. Meet at the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Darnall Community Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925

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

* Zoo Time: Introduction to Entomology When: Thursday 23rd July. Time: 2.00pm start. Cost: Free. Learn how to identify insects.

Join the Rangers on a mini-safari and learn your beetles from your bugs. Meet at the Ecclesall Woods Saw Mill. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Accessible toilet available.

Ecclesall Woods Saw Mill Ecclesall Woods Ecclesall SHEFFIELD S11 0114 283 9195 * Parkwood Springs Playscheme (2nd Nature) When: Thursday 23rd July. Time: Please contact to confirm. Cost: Free. Booking essential.

Parkwood Springs

SHEFFIELD S5

0114 273 6199

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

Activities with Bankwood Children’s Centre Friday 24th July - Walk to Heeley farm.

Thursday 30th July - Crafts and picnic at Bankwood Children’s Centre.

Monday 3rd August - Walk to Graves Park and Scarecrow making with the Rangers.

Thursday 6th August 12.00pm - 2.30pm - Walk to Norfolk park and ‘miniature gardens’ with the Rangers.

Monday 10th August - Children’s Centre trip.

Tuesday 18th August - Games and picnic in Meersbrook Park.

Friday 28th August - Trip to Weston Park.

For a detailed programme please phone number below.

Bankwood Children’s Centre Bankwood Close SHEFFIELD S14 1LW 0114 241 6968 * Kite Making When: Monday 27th July. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Make and decorate kites to fly in one of the windiest parks in Sheffield. Also learn more about the local kite festival which will be taking place on Saturday 1st August. Look out for the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Colley Park Firth Park S5 0114 246 4989

Firth Park & Shiregreen Sure Start Holiday Activities Week 1 - Monday 27th July - Pirates & Princesses. Where: Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre. Time: 9.30am - 11.30am. Thursday 30th July - Sure Start Allotment, off Vickers Drive. Time: 2.30pm - 4.00pm. Friday 31st July - Build pirate ship! Go on a treasure hunt.

Where: Firth Park, just outside First Start. Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm.

Week 2 - Monday 3rd August - Monster Party. Where: Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre. Time: 9.30am - 11.30am. Tuesday 4th August - ‘The Dinosaur Toddle’, in aid of Barnardos Big Toddle.

Where: Firth Park, just outside First Start. Time: Arrive at First Start by 10.30am. Thursday 6th August. Sure Start Allotment, off Vickers Drive. Time: 2.30pm - 4.00pm. Friday 7th August - Monster Party.

Where: Firth Park, just outside First Start. Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm.

Week 3 - Monday 10th August - Animal Fun. Where: Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre. Time: 9.30am - 11.30am. Tuesday 11th August - Trip to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. Arrive at First Start by 9.30am. Cost: £4.00 for adults and children 5 years and over, £2.00 for children 4 years and under. Travelling by coach.

Places must be booked in advance. Thursday 13th August - Sure Start Allotment, off Vickers Drive. Time: 2.30pm - 4.00pm. Friday 14th August - Decorating jungle animals, making a jungle scene.

Where: Firth Park, just outside First Start. Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm.

Week 4 - Monday 17th August - Wet and Wild. Where: Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre. Time: 9.30am - 11.30am. Friday 21st August - Lots of watery fun! Where: Firth Park, just outside First Start.

Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm. These activities are aimed at families with children under the age of 5 years old.

Firth Park & Shiregreen Sure Start Firth Park Road SHEFFIELD S5 0114 203 9307

* Sailing Scrap When: Tuesday 28th July. Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Test your boat making skills using recycled materials. Meet at rear of Frecheville Community Centre, Churchdale Road. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Frechville Pond Frecheville SHEFFIELD S12 0114 275 1176 * Orienteering Family Fun When: Tuesday 28th July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Have a go at the orienteering course in the park. Maps and clip boards provided. Meet at the old cafe building. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs (mobility scooters available).

High Hazels Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925

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

Launch at Osgarthorpe Park When: Tuesday 28th July. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Activities for the community and consultation to ask about future developments people would like to see in the park.

Osgarthorpe Park

SHEFFIELD S5

07738 503 496 * Kite Making When: Tuesday 28th July. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Rangers to make, decorate and fly your own kite and learn more about the local kite festival happening on Saturday 1st August.

Meet at the park pavilion. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs and accessible toilet.

Parson Cross Park Parson Cross SHEFFIELD S5 0114 246 4989

* Let’s Go Fly a Kite When: Monday 27th July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Make some fantastic kites and fly them in the park. Meet at the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Phillimore Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925 * To the Woods!

When: Wednesday 29th July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Rangers for some fun activities in the woods! Meet at the Visitor Centre (address below). Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Accessible toilets available.

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

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

Woodland Play Day When: Thursday 30th July. Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Free play event that includes high ropes, climbing wall, mountain biking, green woodworking, bikes and lots of other games and activities.

Park Wood Spring Cooks Wood Road SHEFFIELD S5 0114 273 6199 * Let’s Go Fly a Kite When: Thursday 30th July. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Make some fantastic kites and fly them in the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Ranger Van. Darnall Community Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925

Shelter Building When: Friday 31st July. Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Cost: Please ring to confirm. Age: All ages welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

Create a woodland village using natural materials found on site.

Booking essential.

Gleadless Valley Leighton Road SHEFFIELD S14 0114 261 1925 * Natural Shelters When: Friday 31st July. Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Cost: Free.

Help the Rangers create a village using the natural materials found in this ancient woodland. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Booking essential.

Gleadless Valley

SHEFFIELD S14

0114 283 9195

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 Kite Festival When: Saturday 1st August. Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Come to the park where kite fliers from all over the country will be coming to show off their skills. There will be the opportunity to try your hand with some of the smaller professional kites and marvel at some larger single line kites. Meet at the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing, refreshments available. Suitable for wheelchairs and accessible toilets.

Parson Cross Park

SHEFFIELD S5

0114 246 4989 * Fishponds Clear-up When: Sunday 2nd August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Help the friends of Fishponds and the Rangers to keep the Pond looking clean and tidy. Litter pickers and gloves provided. Meet at the Fishponds at the corner of Richmond Road/Hastilar Road South.

Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Fishponds, Richmond Road Woodthorpe SHEFFIELD S13 0114 275 1176

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

* Treasure Hunting When: Monday 3rd Thursday August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Cost: Free.

Read the map, solve the riddle, unscramble the clues and find the treasure! Meet at the Monument. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Cholera Monument Grounds Norfolk Road Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176 * Scarecrows in Graves Park When: Monday 3rd August. Time: 1.00pm start. Cost: Free.

Make scarecrows with the Rangers in Graves Park. Meet at the Rose Garden Cafe. A mobility scooter is available for use at this event.

Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs, accessible toilets. Refreshments available. Booking essential.

Graves Park

SHEFFIELD S8

0114 283 9195

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

Craft Open Day When: Tuesday 4th August. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Please ring to confirm. Age: All ages welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

Have a go at woodland crafts at the sawmill.

Ecclesall Woods Sawmill Off Abbey Lane SHEFFIELD S11 0114 235 6348 * Pond Life Discovery When: Tuesday 4th August. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

Discover what lives in our ponds. Meet at High Hazels Park at the old cafe building for a short walk up to 70 Acre Hill for pond dipping and minibeast hunting. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

High Hazels/70 Acre Acre Hill Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925

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

* Orienteering When: Tuesday 4th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Try to find all of the hidden markers by using your map reading skills.

There will be a beginners course for those that haven’t tried orienteering before. Meet at the Ranger Base (downstairs in the pavilion).

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

Hillsborough Park

SHEFFIELD S6

0114 234 6052 * Creature Creations When: Tuesday 4th August. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Ranger to use arts and crafts materials to create different creatures which will in time grow their own grass hair. Meet at the Pavilion. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Parson Cross Park

SHEFFIELD S5

0114 246 4989

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

* Games and Grass Sledging When: Tuesday 4th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Have an afternoon of fun sledging the slopes and playing games in the park. Meet at the Ranger van opposite the tennis courts in the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Richmond Park Entrance off Hastilar Road South Richmond SHEFFIELD S13 0114 275 1176 National Play Day When: Wednesday 5th August. Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Organisations from all round the city provide exciting play activities at Hillsborough Park.

Hillsborough Park SHEFFIELD S6 0114 273 6199

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

* Sledge the Slopes then Play in the Park When: Wednesday 5th August. Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free.

As part of ‘National Play Day’, join the Rangers and the Friends of Chapeltown Park for an afternoon of grass sledging and other fun games and activities. Meet at the Bandstand in the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Chapeltown Park

SHEFFIELD S35

0114 240 3578 * Let’s go Fly a Kite When: Wednesday 5th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the team to make some fantastic kites and fly them in the park.

Meet at the Ranger van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

High Hazels Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925

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

* Going Batty When: Wednesday 5th August. Time: 8.30pm till late. Cost: Free.

Join the Rangers for a talk and then a walk of approx. 2 miles, looking for bats. Bring a torch. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Wear suitable clothing/footwear. Accessible toilets.

Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve Stone Lane Woodhouse SHEFFIELD S13 7BR 0114 275 1176 * Family Fun Day When: Thursday 6th August. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

With activities, face painter and circus skill workshops. Meet at the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Fox Hill Recreation Ground

SHEFFIELD S5

0114 246 4989

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

* Miniature Gardens When: Thursday 6th August. Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Cost: Free.

Make your own miniature garden to take home with you and watch it grow. Meet at the Centre in the Park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs, accessible toilets. Booking essential.

Norfolk Heritage Park

SHEFFIELD S2

0114 275 1176 Orienteering/ Shelter Building When: Friday 7th August. Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: All ages welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

Use tools and your own imagination to create shelters in the woods, and find your way round using a map. No need to book, just turn up.

Parkwood Springs Cooks Wood Road SHEFFIELD S5 0114 273 6199

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

* Art in the Park When: Friday 7th August. Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Ranger for a short summer walk to gain some natural inspiration, and have a go at making natural art. Take a picture of your masterpiece home. Meet at the old cafe building. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

High Hazels Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925 * Maps and Things at the Springs!

Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free.

Test your map reading skills with their orienteering course. Prizes for the 1st and 2nd quickest. Meet at the parks car park on Cookswood Road/Shirecliffe Road. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Bring packed lunch.

Parkwood Springs Shirecliffe SHEFFIELD S5 0114 245 9749

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

* On Safari When: Saturday 8th August. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

Track down what’s living in the park. Meet at the entrance to the park at junction off Retford Road and Old Retford Road,Woodhouse.

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

Flockton Park Woodhouse SHEFFIELD S13 0114 275 1176 * Natural History Matters When: Sunday 9th August. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

See what wildlife there is to spot and learn something of the amazing history of the site. Meet at the car park, end of Steel Street (off Psalters Lane, Meadow Bank Road). A mobility scooter is available for loan at this event, but must be pre-booked. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Blackburn Meadows Local Nature Reserve Off Meadow Bank Road Rotherham S61 0114 275 1176

* Magnificent Magnifiable Minibeasts When: Monday 10th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Use the equipment to discover the little creatures that live there.

Then make a minibeast of your own! Suitable for wheelchairs. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Cholera Monument Grounds off Norfolk Road SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176 * Up and Away When: Monday 10th August. Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Cost: Free.

Build your own kite. Materials and equipment provided. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Herdings Park

SHEFFIELD S14

0114 283 9195

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

* Hit the Summer Slopes When: Monday 10th August. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

A grass sledging event for all the family using specially designed sledges. Meet at the parks play area. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Osgathorpe Park Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 0114 245 9749 * Take to the Piste When: Tuesday 11th August. Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

Grass Sledging. Follow the Ranger Van to the top of the hill. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Longley Park

SHEFFIELD S5

0114 245 9749

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

* Sledge the Slopes When: Tuesday 11th August. Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Grass sledging suitable for younger children. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Middlewood Park

SHEFFIELD S6

0114 240 3578 * Bike It You’ll Like It When: Tuesday 11th August. Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm (2 time slots 12.00pm - 2.00pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm). Cost: Free.

Bring along your bike and helmet and enjoy a guided cycle ride around the Nature Reserve with qualified ‘Pedal Ready’ instructors.

‘Dr Bike’ will check your bike over and carry out free repairs if necessary. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Refreshments available. Families welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Accessible toilets. Booking essential.

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

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

* Whatever Floats your Boat When: Wednesday 12th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the River Stewards and create a natural boat to float down the river and make some other arts and crafts. Meet at East Coast Road Fishing Platform on the 5 Weirs Walk. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

East Coast Road Off Brightside Lane SHEFFIELD S9 0114 245 9749 * Rambling on....

When: Wednesday 12th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Rangers for a ramble of approx. 3 miles exploring different parts of the Reserve and try a few fun activities on the way. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Accessible toilets. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

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

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

* Kite Making When: Wednesday 12th August. Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free.

Join the rangers for a fun afternoon of kite making and then hopefully fly them on the commons, wind permitting! Follow the signs from Long Lane car park and look out for the Ranger Van on the open grassy area just east of the trig point. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Wadsley and Loxley Common

SHEFFIELD S6

0114 268 6196 * Family Fun Day When: Thursday 13th August. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Family fun with activities, face painter, circus skills and try your hand at crown green bowling with the local bowling club. Meet at Longley Park near the pavilion. Under 8’s must be accompanied by adult. Refreshments available. Accessible toilets.

Longley Park

SHEFFIELD S5

0114 246 4989

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

* Grass Sledging When: Thursday 13th August. Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Cost: Free.

Meet at the slope just below the playgrounds in the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Norfolk Heritage Park Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176 * MTB Skills When: Saturday 15th August. Time: 11.00am - 4.30pm. Cost: Free.

Bring your bike or borrow one from the Rangers and test your cycling skills with their activities and on the Mini North Shore. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Ecclesfield Park

SHEFFIELD S35

0114 261 1925

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

The Norfolk Arms ‘Great Outdoors’ Family Fair When: Sunday 16th August. Time: 11.00am - 6.00pm.

Try rock climbing, ride on a fire engine, bouncy castles, inflatable assault course, learn how to make tools, wood carvings, swords, bows, bowls and spoons, mountain biking, photography competition, learn circus crafts and hopefully have a go at dry stone walling. Advice on bike maintenance and family cycle routes will be available. Parents may be interested to know that there will be a BBQ with beer tent serving cask ales and free live Jazz. There will be something for everyone!

Whirlow Hall Farm Whirlow Lane SHEFFIELD S11 9QF 0114 235 2678 http://www.whirlowhallfarm.org.uk Bug Day When: Monday 17th August. Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Discover the different invertebrates that inhabit the Gleadless Valley.

Booking essential.

Gleadless Valley Leighton Road SHEFFIELD S14 0114 261 1925

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

* Nature’s Palette When: Monday 17th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Create your own paints from the natural world for a colourful creative afternoon. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Cholera Monument Grounds Norfolk Road SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176 * Traditional Games When: Monday 17th August. Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: Toddlers - 12 years.

Join the Rangers for an afternoon of traditional games. Look out for the Rangers on the field outside the cafe. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs, accessible toilets.

Endcliffe Park

SHEFFIELD S11

0114 268 6196

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

* How Many Legs?

When: Monday 17th August. Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm. Cost: Free.

Explore the many wildlife habitats in the valley to discover just who has the most legs. Meet at Herdings bus terminus. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Booking essential.

Gleadless Valley

SHEFFIELD S14

0114 283 9195 Craft Open Day When: Tuesdays 11th & 18th August. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: All ages welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

Help a woodland craftsman build a Mongolian shelter. Booking essential.

Ecclesall Woods Sawmill SHEFFIELD S11 0114 235 6348

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

* Crafty Wildlife When: Tuesday 18th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

See what wriggles, swims and flies at the wildlife-abundant reserve, then draw or make a model of what you’ve seen, or what your imagination would want to be there. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Meet at the car park, end of Steel Street, (off Psalters Lane, Meadow Bank Road).

Blackburn Meadows Local Nature Reserve

Rotherham S61

0114 275 1176 * Sledge the Slopes Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Join the Rangers and speed down the grass slopes using the specially adapted sledges. Meet near the Ranger Van in the park.

Colley Park Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 0114 246 4989

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

* Grass Sledging at Meersbrook Park When: Tuesday 18th August. Time: 1.00pm start. Cost: Free. Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Grass Sledging. Look for the Ranger Van in the park. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Meersbrook Park

SHEFFIELD S8

0114 283 9195 * Mad about Mini-beasts!

When: Wednesday 19th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Join the Rangers on a safari, hunting for mini-beasts hiding in the meadows, woods and ponds. Accessible toilets. Wear suitable footwear/clothing, bring own packed lunch. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

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

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

* ZooTime: Introduction to Myriapodology When: Thursday 20th August. Time: 1.00pm start. Cost: Free. Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Hunt for multi-legged arthropods in this site of Special Scientific Interest with the Rangers. Centipedes, millipedes, symphylans and pauropods..... What to know, what they look like?Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Meet at the entrance to the park (address below).

Ladyspring Wood Beauchief Drive SHEFFIELD S8 0114 283 9195 * Take to the Piste II When: Thursday 20th August. Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Grass Sledging. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Meet at the Rangers Van on top of the hill in the park.

Longley Park

SHEFFIELD S5

0114 245 9749

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

* Brilliant Butterflies When: Thursday 20th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Discover the different species of butterflies fluttering around the park, then make your own fluttery butterfly to take home with you. Accessible toilets. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Meet at Centre in the Park.

Norfolk Heritage Park Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176 Bikes and Woodland play When: Thursday 20th & 27th August. Time: 1.00pm - 4.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: All ages welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn mountain bike skills and have a go at building your own shelter. Booking essential.

Parkwood Spring Cooks Wood Road SHEFFIELD S5 0114 203 7756

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

* Hit the Summer Slopes!

When: Friday 21st August. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Grass Sledging event for all the family. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Meet at the play area in the park.

Osgarthorpe Park Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 0114 245 9749 * The Lost Treasure of Ecclesall Woods When: Sunday 23rd August. Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Cost: Free.

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

Follow the Ranger’s clues and trail to the lost treasure of Ecclesall Woods. Meet at Ecclesall Wood Saw Mill. Accessible toilets. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Booking esssential.

Ecclesall Woods

SHEFFIELD S11

0114 283 9195

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

Woodland Crafts - Pyrography When: Tuesday 25th August. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Pyrography. Use pyrography pens to create designs on wood. Booking essential.

Ecclesall Wood Sawmill SHEFFIELD S11 0114 235 6348 * Rivelin Boat Race When: Wednesday 26th August. Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

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

Spend an afternoon with the Rangers making recycled boats before lining up for the big race at the end. Suitable for wheelchairs, accessible toilets. Meet at the cafe, just off Rivelin Valley Road.

Rivelin Valley

SHEFFIELD S6

0114 268 6196

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

* Crafty Creations When: Wednesday 26th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Try your hand at some different crafts using natural materials. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Accessible toilets. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve Stone Lane Woodhouse SHEFFIELD S13 7BR 0114 275 1176 Orienteering/ Den Building When: Friday 28th August. Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: All ages welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

Test your map reading skills and den building at Park Wood Spring.

Parkwood Spring SHEFFIELD S5 0114 245 9749

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

Summer Family Fun When: Monday 20th July - Monday 31st August. Time: Ring to confirm or check upon arrival to Magna.

Cost: £1.00 per visitor wishing to take part in the workshops. Age: All ages welcome. Themed weeks are as follows - Week commencing 20th July – Pinhole Cameras, Week commencing 27th July – Pinhole Cameras, Week commencing 3rd August – Water Rockets, Week commencing 10th August – Water Filters, Week commencing 17th August , SlimeWeek commencing 24th August – Sherbet Making.

Magna Science Adventure Centre Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham S60 1DX 01709 720002 info@magnatrust.co.uk http://www.visitmagna.co.uk Summer Activities in S35 When: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August. Times: Please contact for a detailed programme. Booking forms can be downloaded from www.eccoschool.com. Age: 8 - 16.

Activities include: Italian cooking, t-shirt & bag printing, radio waves media camp, 3D mini breeze block sculpture, african drumming, digital photography and much, much more.....

SPELL Community Partnership C/O Chaucer BEC Wordsworth Avenue SHEFFIELD S5 8NH 0114 285 2862 laura@spelldirect.org

Indoor Activities including Museums, including Arts & Crafts

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers When: Monday 20th July - Saturday 25th July. Time: Varies, please ring to book. Cost: £16.50 - £30.50. An infa-red hearing enhancement system operates in the Lyceum auditorium. For further details or to book, please contact the box office on 0114 249 6000.

The Lyceum Theatre Tudor Square SHEFFIELD S1 2LA 0114 249 6000 The Big Bug Show When: Open everyday throughout the summer holiday. Time: Ring to confirm. Cost: Free. Age: All the family.

The Big Bug Show is a free, family-friendly, exhibition teeming with tiny – and not so tiny – insect life.

Weston Park Museum Western Bank SHEFFIELD S10 2TP 0114 273 6839 http://www.westonpark.org.uk

Summer Scheme 2009 With Burngreave and Owlerbrook Children’s Centres. When: Tuesday 21st July - Tuesday 1st September. Time & Cost: Most activities are free. Call for further information on cost and times. Ages: 0 - 5 years. These summer activities are for families with children under 5 years.

Activities including painting session, baking session, trip to Graves Park, seaside trip to Skegness, treasure basket making, playdough making, sports day and picnic. For full information and programmed details please contact Lauren.

Burngreave Children’s Centre Spital Street SHEFFIELD S3 9LB 0114 252 5220 Kid’s Arts Academy Summer Club When: Daily Monday - Friday starting from Tuesday 21st July - Friday 28th August. Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm. Cost: £25.00 per day.

Ages: 4 - 11years.

Let your creativity flow at fun packed summer club. Activities designed and led by primary school teacher and artist Hannah Pearson.

King Edward VII Lower School Darwin Lane SHEFFIELD S10 5RG

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Walking with Dinosaurs When: Wednesday 22nd July 7.00pm, Thursday 23rd July 3.00pm & 7.00pm, Friday 24th July 3.00pm (extra show) & 7.00pm, Saturday 25th July 11.00am, 3.00pm & 7.00pm, Sunday 26th July 11.00am & 3.00pm. Cost: £20.00 - £35.00 per person.

Based on the award-winning BBC Television series, will see real size dinosaurs come to life in what promises to be one of the most exciting and groundbreaking shows to arrive in the UK. Sheffield Arena Broughton Lane SHEFFIELD S9 2DF 0114 256 5656 Rock & Gem Show When: Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th July. Time: Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: Adults £3.00, Concessions £1.50, Children (8 - 16yrs) £1.00, Under 8’s Free.

Retail show with exhibitors selling rocks, crystals, fossils, gemstones, jewellery & other natural stone related products. Also includes a wide variety of beads, findings & materials for making beads & beadwork.

Demonstrations from UK Facet Cutters Guild.

Elsecar Heritage Centre Wath Road Elsecar Barnsley S74 8HJ 01226 740 203 http://elsecarheritagecentre@barnsley.gov.uk

Summer Playscheme When: Monday 27th July - Friday 28th August. Time: Various times.

Please contact for full detailed programme. Cost £1.00 per day, £5.00 for each Chester Zoo and Beamish Museum trip.

Crafts, costume making, music workshop, bowling at Hollywood Bowls, trip to Chester Zoo and much, much more......... Children must be aged between 8 – 13 years. Meet at 10.00am at Herdings Park tram stop each day. Packed lunch required each and every day. Ideally for families living in the S14 and surrounding areas.

Priority given to families in S14.

Herdings SHEFFIELD S14 0114 239 4422 Holiday Club When: Monday 27th - Friday 31st July. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm each day. Cost: £12.50 per week. Ages: 5 - 11 years.

Themed crafts & games, children will need to bring a packed lunch.

Application forms are available from address below or from Church of Christ, Station Road, Darnall.

The Family Development Project, St Albans Church House 20 Chapelwood Road SHEFFIELD S9 5AY 0114 244 8497

Summer School When: Monday & Wednesdays: 27th & 28th July, 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th August. Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm. Cost: £18.00 per day or £15.00 per day if 4 or more dates are booked. Ages: 4 - 11 years.

Team games, singing & musical theatre dance, drama development.

The Spotlight Theatre The Michael Church Lowedges Road SHEFFIELD S8 7LD

http://www.spotlighttheatrearts.co.uk * Crafty Capers When: Tuesday 28th July. Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free.

Sticking, cutting, folding or drawing, probably getting messy and hopefully making something interesting. Sessions will last about 45 minutes. Meet at the Ranger Base (downstairs in the Pavilion). Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Accessible toilets. Booking essential.

Hillsborough Park Hillsborough SHEFFIELD S6 0114 234 6052

Origami When: Wednesday 29th July. Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free.

Age: 8 - 13 years.

Flower, boat and aeroplane making. Places are limited so must book in advance. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay.

Southey Library Moonshine Lane SHEFFIELD S5 8RB 0114 203 9531 Cheeky Monkey Tea Party When: Saturday 1st August. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm.

Cost: £3.00 for families with one child, £5.00 for families with more than one child, £1.00 discount off tickets if bought in advance from the email address below.

Age: The family fun day is aimed chiefly at families with pre school children, but appealing to older children as well.

Bring your cheeky monkeys along to the tea party for a ‘jungle-tastic’ day out. The event will have lots of activities for the little ones (storytime, music sessions, races, face painting etc) and plenty for the big ones too (a raffle, stalls, refreshments etc). Enter the monkey mask competition! Free raffle draw entry with every ticket. Tickets available in advance or on the door.

Crosspool and District Youth Sports Trust Coldwell Lane SHEFFIELD S10 5TL 07970 900 396 lucyagreen.nct@googlemail.com

Lammas When: Sunday 2nd August. Time: 11.00am - 4.45pm. Cost: Free entry for all.

Celebrate the tradition of Lammas or ‘loaf-mass’ - the first grain harvest. A feast of fun providing a real taste of the past, with seasonal produce and planting and the chance to make a corn dolly or scarecrow! Fun family entertainment and children’s activities!

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet Abbeydale Road South SHEFFIELD S7 2QW 0114 236 7731 http://www.simt.co.uk Quest Seekers’ Event - Poet Phillip Wells When: Monday 3rd August. Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free. Age: 5 - 12 years. Take a mysterious journey in the library. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked as spaces are limited.

Chapeltown Library Nether Ley Avenue Chapeltown SHEFFIELD S35 1AE 0114 203 7000

Quest Seekers’ Event - Poet Philip Wells When: Monday 3rd August. Time: 10.30am - 11.30am. Cost: Free.

Age: 5 - 12 years.

Take a mysterious journey in the library. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked as spaces are limited.

Walkley Library South Road SHEFFIELD S6 3TD 0114 231 2947 Our Words - Art in the Park When: Tuesday 4th - Friday 7th August, Tuesday 25th - Friday 28th August. Ages: 8 - 11 years & 11 - 14 years.

Cost: Each week costs £100.00 per person.

A chance to explore words and creativity. Activities will include writing poetry, creating and performing short pieces and investigating costumes and scenery. All materials are provided. Please provide a packed lunch. Please contact for an application form or for further information.

Bank Street Arts City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 0114 268 6813 admin@artinthepark.org.uk

Natures Wonders When: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August.

Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: Suitable for the whole family.

Join Museums Sheffield and the RSPB for two days of birds, bugs and brilliant nature activities. No need to book.

Weston Park Museum Western Bank SHEFFIELD S10 2TP 0114 273 6839 http://www.westonpark.org.uk Super Sclupture When: Tuesday 11th & Thursday 13th August. Time: Session starts at 12.00pm and 2.00pm and ends at 3.30pm. Cost: £3.50 per child (adult carers free). Age: 5 - 11 years.

Have a go at creating your own sculpture inspired by works in the Graves Gallery and the natural world. Please book in advance by contacting our Bookings Administrator on 0114 278 2655.

Graves Art Gallery Arundel Gate SHEFFIELD S1 2PP 0114 278 2655 learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk

* Grow your own Grass Head When: Thursday 13th August. Time: 10.30am - 11.30am. Cost: Free.

Design and create your own character - take it home and grow it, then cut its hair! Meet at the Centre in the Park. Under 8’s must accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs, accessible toilet. Booking essential.

Norfolk Heritage Park

SHEFFIELD S2

0114 275 1176 * Weird and Wonderful River Creatures When: Wednesday 26th August. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Have a go at creating your very own imaginary weird and wonderful river creatures, grab some clay and other materials and see what you can make. Meet at the address below.

Crucible Place - Next to Kelham Mill Apartments off Neepsend Lane SHEFFIELD S3 0114 245 9749

Sports Activities

Summer Offers Offers at Sheffield International Venues: Concord Sports Centre - 257 0053: Offers include: Free Junior Swim, Junior Swim for £1.00.

Hillsborough Leisure Centre - 231 2233: Offers include: Family Swimming, Free Junior Swim, Short Tennis.

Ponds Forge International - 223 3400: Offers include: Family Swimming, £1.00 swim.

EIS - 223 5600: Offers include: Martial Arts Classes, Fundamentals, £1.00 off a Coached Activity.

Beauchief Golf Course - 236 7274.

Birley Wood Golf Course - 264 7262.

Tapton Park Golf Course - 01246 239 500.

Tinsley Park Golf Course - 244 8974.

Terms and conditions apply. For full details and to print vouchers visit website below or call the venue.

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SWFC Soccer Camps SWFC Training Ground, Middlewood Road, S6: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August (Monday - Friday). Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: £15.00 per day or £40.00 per week. Age: 5 - 14 years.

Sheffield Girls High School, S10. (Girls only): Tuesday 21st July - Friday 24th July. Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Cost: £15.00 per day or £40.00 per week. Age: 11 - 16 years.

Stocksbridge Park Steels, Bracken Moor, S36: Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd July & Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th August. Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: £15.00 per day or £30.00 per week. Age: 5 - 14 years.

Tideswell Leisure Complex, Derbyshire: Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st July. Cost: £15.00 per day or £35.00 per week & Monday 24th - Friday 28th August. Cost: £15.00 per day or £45.00 per week. Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Age: 5 - 14 years.

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

SHEFFIELD 0114 221 2215 community@sheffieldwednesday.co.uk

Swimming Fun Sessions When: Mondays 20th & 27th, Wednesdays 22nd & 29th & Fridays 24th & 31st July. Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free for 8 - 13 year olds and £1.00 for everyone else. Age: All ages. Age of accompaniment rules apply.

Fun sessions with rafts and rings.

Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre SHEFFIELD S8 8JR 0114 283 9900 Swimming Lessons - Crash Courses When: Monday 20th - Friday 24th July & Monday 10th - Friday 14th August. Time: Stage 1: 9.10am - 9.40am & stage 2: 9.50am 10.30am. Cost: £23.30 for card holders for the week & £27.30 for non-card holders for the week. Age: 5+.

These intense courses are equivalent to a 5-week block of lessons.

Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre Bochum Parkway SHEFFIELD S8 8JR 0114 283 9900 info@gravestennisleisure.co.uk http://gravestennisleisure.co.uk

Kids Activities When: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August.

Time & Costs: Call for full details. Ages: 5 - 13 years old.

There are lots of exciting activities to take part in at Concord Sports Centre. For full programme and details please contact provider. Book in advance.

Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane SHEFFIELD S5 6AE 0114 257 0053 info@concordsportscentre.co.uk http://www.concordsportscentre.co.uk Cool Cats When: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August. Time & Cost: Full Day - 8.30am - 5.00pm - £14.00 per day (Fitness Unlimited £9.80).

Book a week and save 10%. £60.00 per day (Fitness Unlimited £43.50). Short Day - 10.00am - 4.00pm £12.00 per day (Fitness Unlimited £8.30). Book a week and save over 10%. £52.00 per week (FU £36.50). Age: 8 - 13 years.

Swimming, football, dodgeball, trampolining plus lots more.

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

Summer Fun When: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August. Times and Cost: 8.30am - 5.00pm £17.00 per day or £75.00 per week. 10.00am 5.00pm £15.00 per day or £67.50 per week. All prices include catering and refreshments. Ages: 8 - 13 years.

Plenty of games, coached sessions and the chance to have a go at lots of different sports. For more information about the activities please phone the contact number or complete an online booking form.

English Institute of Sport Coleridge Road SHEFFIELD S9 5DA 0114 223 5600 info@eis-sheffield.co.uk http://www.eis-sheffield.co.uk Sport & Activity Camps When: Monday 20th July - Friday 14th August. Time: 8.30am 5.00pm each day. Cost: Full Day: £20.00 (£16.00 Fitness Unlimited members). Full week: £90.00 (£72.00 Fitness Unlimited members).

Ages: 8 - 13 year olds.

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

Summer Soccer Camps When: Monday 20th July – Friday 28th August.

Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm.

Cost: Prices start from £15.00 per day and £60.00 for a full week per child. For every week booked youngsters will receive an extra day free.

Age: 6 - 13 years, boys and girls.

All the camps are run by United’s professional coaching staff. The following locations are: Sheffield United Academy, Shirecliffe, S5, Gym Plus Sports Centre, Crookes, S10, Sheffield Works Dept, Heeley bank Road , S2. Call to book or for more details.

Sheffield United Football Club Bramall Lane SHEFFIELD S2 4SU

Summer Activities When: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August.

Time & Cost: Contact for full cost and times.

Ages: From 6 months to 16 years depends on what activity you want to do.

Lots of activites happening including swimming, baby splash, parent & baby, aquamania, tennis, street dance, archery, soccerscene, multi sports day, gymnastics, trampolining, cheerleading. For full programmed details please contact provider. Contact reception on 0114 251 3962 to book your place and find out more. To book a place for Soccerscene please call Kathryn Lax on 0114 241 4999. To book a place for Multi Sports please call Jamie Janiszewski on 07534 956 979. To book a place for gymnastics, trampolining or cheerleading please call Jane Page on 07534 956 976. Places must be booked in advance.

Westfield Sports Centre Eckington Road Beighton SHEFFIELD S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962

Archie Camp When: Monday 20th - Friday 24th July & Monday 24th - Friday 28th August. Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm or 8.00am - 6.00pm. Cost: 9.00am 3.00pm: £12.50 a day; 8.00am - 6.00pm: £25.00 per day. Age: 5 - 11 years.

A range of activities from dance and trampolining to the competition zone, football 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 Playschemes When: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August. Time: Please call contact for full programme. Cost: Free.

Activities include: rounders, archery, fly fishing, multi sports, climbing, skateboarding, golf.

Most sessions are open access for 8 – 16 years, except for the archery, climbing, canoeing, skateboarding and tennis. Activities can be booked through Woodthorpe Development Trust on a first come first served basis. Activities are for children living in the Woodthorpe area.

Woodthorpe Community Primary School Lewis Road SHEFFIELD S13 8DD 0114 265 4165

Swimming Sessions When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 21st July - 27th August.

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am Cost: Free for 8 - 13 yr olds. £1.00 for everyone else. Age: All ages welcome. (Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water).

Children’s fun session.

Heeley Swimming Pool Broadfield Road SHEFFIELD S8 0XQ 0114 250 0443 Summer Holiday Climbing When: Tuesday 21st July - Wednesday 2nd September.

Time: 10.00am -12.00pm & 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Individual 2 hour sessions are £12.50 or three sessions can be booked for £30.00 which is a 20% discount. Family days out are £25.00 per climbing person. Ages: 7 - 17 years.

A comprehensive summer holiday programme for children of all abilities. Fun action packed sessions includes: Climbing, abseiling, bouldering & games, rock stars, edge masters, bouldering, family climbing outdoors in The Peak District. Please call The Edge for the exact times of the summer programme. Children need to be accompanied by a parent. Able to accommodate children with special needs and have experience of doing so. Booking and pre-payment are essential.

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

Little Kittens When: Every Tuesday from Tuesday 21st July - Tuesday 25th August. Time: 9.30am - 11.30am. Cost: £3.50 per session. Get 15% off - book a week in advance. Only £2.80 for 2 hours of fun. Age: 5 - 7 year olds.

Make lots of new friends this holiday with fun filled and exciting activities, games and sports.

Concord Sports Centre Shiregreen Lane SHEFFIELD S5 6AE 0114 257 0053 info@concordsportscentre.co.uk Mad Dog Camps When: Tuesday 21st July - Saturday 29th August. 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: Tuesday 21st July - Saturday 29th August. Times and Cost: Full Day: 9.00am - 4.30pm, £17.00 per day or £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. Book in advance.

Hillsborough Leisure Centre Penistone Road SHEFFIELD S6 2AN 0114 231 2233 info@hillsboroughlc.co.uk http://www.hillsboroughlc.co.uk Football When: Week 1: Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd July. Week 2: Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th July.

Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £12.00 for one day, £20.00 for two days & £25.00 for three days. Age: 4 - 11 years.

Three day football course.

King Edward VII School Darwin Lane SHEFFIELD S10 07729 977 337 kickstartcoaching@yahoo.co.uk

Swimming lessons: Children’s Crash Course When: Tuesday 21st July - Saturday 1st August. 10 day course, every Tuesday to Saturday for two weeks. Enrolment for this course is from Monday 29th June. Time: 9.00am - 9.40am - Water Confidence & level 2. 9.40am - 10.20am - Level 1 & 3. 10.20am - 11.00am - level 4 & level 5. 11.00am - 11.40am - level 1 & level 5. Cost: £55.00 payable at the first lesson.

Age: Children under 16 must be accompanied in the water by someone over 18 years. If the child is left in the water on their own or left in the building, they must have a 100m swimming ability. If left in the building, parents/carers must leave a contact number. Children will not be allowed in the water on their own if wearing armbands.

King Edward’s Swimming Pool

SHEFFIELD S10 2LB

0114 267 1116 Summer Sports Activities When: Tuesday 21st July - Thursday 6th August. Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Cost: £1 per session. Ages: 8 - 11 years.

Multi sports, boxing/Rock-it-Ball, athletics, ultimate frisbee and splash session. For full details please contact provider. No need to book, just come along! Please wear trainers/sports clothes and bring a drink.

ZEST 18 Upperthorpe SHEFFIELD S6 3NA 0114 270 2040

Fun Sessions When: Wednesdays 22nd & 29th July, 5th, 12th & 26th August 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Thursdays 23rd & 30th July - 2.30pm - 4.30pm.

Thursdays 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August - 9.30am - 11.30am.

Fridays 7th, 14th 21st & 28th August - 9.30am - 11.30am. Saturdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August & September 5th - 2.30pm 4.30pm. Cost: £3.50 per person, under 5’s are free. Age: Children under 16 must be accompanied in the water by someone over 18 years. If the child is left in the water on their own or left in the building, they must have a 100m swimming ability. If left in the building, parents/carers must leave a contact number. Children will not be allowed in the water on their own if wearing armbands.

King Edward’s Swimming Pool Clarkehouse Road SHEFFIELD S10 2LB 0114 267 1116 Street Dance When: Friday 24th & Thursday 30th July. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm.

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

Street Dance Class.

Norton Free C of E Primary School Matthews Lane SHEFFIELD S8 8JS 07729 977 337 kickstartcoaching@yahoo.co.uk

Kids Camps When: Saturday 25th July - Friday 4th September. Time and Cost: Full week (extra time - 8.30am - 5.30pm), £65.00. Full week: 9.30am - 4.30pm, £60.00. 3 days (extra time - 8.30am - 5.30pm), £45.00. 3 days: 9.30am - 4.30pm, £42.00. (£5.00 discount on full week bookings for children attending previous camps). Ages: 8 - 13 years.

Lots of activities happening on and off the ice including rounders, athletics, rugby, dancing and more. For full programme details please contact. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Ice Sheffield Coleridge Road SHEFFIELD S9 5DA 0114 223 3900 info@icesheffield.com http://www.icesheffield.com Snorkelling Courses When: Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July & Monday 17th August Friday 21st August. Time: 10.00am - 11.00am. Cost: £24.50 for card holders & £30.00 for non card holders. Age: 8+. (All children must be able to swim a minimum of 100 metres).

Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre SHEFFIELD S8 8JR 0114 283 9900

Tennis Camps When: From Monday 27th July - Friday 8th August. Time: 9.00am 4.00pm. Cost: £59.95 for Graves card holders, £54.95 for Slice card holders & £64.95 for non card holders.

Age: 10+. All courses require a minimum number of participants, should the minimum not be reached, the course will be cancelled and a full refund given. This camp also include swimming & multi sports session.

Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre SHEFFIELD S8 8JR 0114 283 9900 Kids Camps When: Monday 27th – Friday 31st July & Monday 3rd - Wednesday 12th August. 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. With 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

Abbey Flyers Trampoline Club Holiday Programme When: Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July. 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.

The club is holding a holiday trampolining camp, where children can experience top quality coaching and equipment. The camp is open to children aged 5 years and above. These sessions will be coordinated and run by qualified trampoline coaches, all of whom are CRB 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 Michael Vaughan Cricket Summer Camp When: Monday 27th July - Friday 7th August. Time: 10.00am 1.00pm. Cost: £69.00 per week. Age: 5 - 12 years.

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

Goodwin Sports Centre University of Sheffield Northumberland Road SHEFFIELD S10 2TY 0845 643 5270 http://www.kingscamp.org

Canoeing Courses When: Monday 3rd - Friday 7th & Monday 24th - Friday 28th August. Time: 10.00am - 11.00am. Cost: £24.50 for card holders & £30.00 for non card holders. Age: 8+. (All children must be able to swim a minimum of 100 metres).

Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre SHEFFIELD S8 8JR 0114 283 9900 International Soccer School When: Monday 10th - Friday 21st August (Monday - Friday). Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm. Cost: £69.00 per week. Age: 5 - 12 years.

International Soccer Schools takes inspirations from football from around the world to create fun and progressive football coaching programmes.

Goodwin Sports Centre University of Sheffield Northumberland Road SHEFFIELD S10 2TY 0845 643 5270

Activities for Young People (11+ years) and Positive Activities (8+ years) Parks ‘n’ Play (Beaverhill Recreation Ground) When: Every Monday from Monday 20th July - Monday 31st August (Open Access). Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years.

Environmental games and activities at Beaverhill Recreation Ground with Sheffield City Council Rangers. For further information, please contact Simon on 0114 261 1925.

This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

Beaverhill Recreation Ground 0114 261 1925 simon.ross@sheffield.gov.uk

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Parks ‘n’ Play (Ruskin Park) When: Every Monday from Monday 20th July - Monday 31st August (Open Access) Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years.

Environmental games and activities at Ruskin Park with Sheffield City Council Rangers. For further information, please contact Simon on 0114 261 1925. This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

Ruskin Park

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0114 261 1925 simon.ross@sheffield.gov.uk Handsworth Pavilion Job Club When: Monday 20th July - Monday 31st August. Time: Most activities 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Cost: Call for details. Age: 13 - 19 years. Many activities involved assisting young people with accessing employment, further education or training, cinema, bowling, ATB Motorbike safety and awareness, ice skating, graffiti workshop, metrodome, laserquest activity, IMAX activity, street clear programme, Alton Towers trip. For full details and consent forms and to book a place please phone contact. To access any of these activities you must be aged 13 – 19 years and live within the Mosborough/ Handsworth service district. All activities to be pre-booked. This activity run by Sheffield Futures.

The Lodge Connexions Centre Church Lane Hackenthorpe SHEFFIELD S12 4AN 0114 201 7480

Circus Skills When: Monday 20th July - Monday 24th August.

Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: Minimum age 8 years. Learn all about the circus with these fun packed sessions held at The Venue in Stocksbridge. This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

The Venue Manchester Road Stocksbridge SHEFFIELD S36 1DY 0114 283 8692 helen.frith@thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk Parks ‘n’ Play (Ecclesfield) When: Every Tuesday from Tuesday 21st July Tuesday 1st September (Open Access).

Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 years.

Environmental games and activities at Ecclesfield Park with Sheffield City Council Rangers. Meet at the Bowls Pavilion at 1.30pm. For further information, please contact Simon on 0114 261 1925.

This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

Ecclesfield Park

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0114 261 1925 simon.ross@sheffield.gov.uk

Summer Activities at ROSHNI Swimming at Heeley Swimming Baths - 21st, 23rd, 28th July, 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th August. Time: 10.45am - 11.45am. Cost: Free. For ages 13 - 19 years.

Flower 125 - Health & Awareness - 27th, 28th July, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th August. Time: 1.30pm - 5.00pm. Cost: Free. For ages 15 - 19 years.

Trip to Alton Towers - Wednesday 5th August.

Cost: £10.00 per person.

Shopping trip to Birmingham - Wednesday 12th August. Cost: £5.00 per person.

For a further details and to book please contact Tabassum on the number below.

Roshni Asian Womens Resource 444 London Road SHEFFIELD S2 0114 250 8898 Beaded Jewellery When: Tuesday 21st July. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: Minimum age 8 years.

Come and make a beautiful piece of jewellery using beads. All materials included.

This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

The Venue Manchester Road Stocksbridge SHEFFIELD S36 1DY 0114 283 8692 cdu@thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk

Parks ‘n’ Play (Chapeltown) When: Every Wednesday from Wednesday 22nd July - Wednesday 2nd September. Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 year olds.

Environmental games and activities at Chapeltown Park with Sheffield City Council Rangers. Meet at the Band Stand in the Park. Please call Simon for further information.

This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

Chapeltown Park

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0114 261 1925 simon.ross@sheffield.gov.uk Parks ‘n’ Play (Tinsley Green) When: Every Thursday starting from Thursday 23rd July - Thursday 3rd September (Open Access). Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: 8 - 13 year olds.

Environmental games and activities with Sheffield City Council Rangers. For further information, please contact Simon on 0114 261 1925.

This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

Tinsley Green

SHEFFIELD S9

0114 261 1925 simon.ross@sheffield.gov.uk

Football When: Friday 24th July, Mondays 17th, 24th August, Wednesday 2nd September. Time: All start at 6.00pm and will last for approximately 1 hour. Cost: Free. Age: Minimum age 8 years.

Come along to Bracken Moor football fields and develop confidence and skills at football. Booking is essential.

This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

Bracken Moor Football Fields Stocksbridge S36 0114 283 8692 cdu@thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk Batty about Newts (and new to understanding Bats) When: Friday 24th July. Time: 8.30pm - 11.00pm. Cost: Free.

Join the Coalfield Heathland Project and local expert Dave Buttle of the Wharncliffe Heathland Trust for an evening walk and discover the fantastic creatures that make Wharncliffe their home. We should find bats, newts and maybe the elusive nightjar. Bring a torch if you have one. Meet at the bridge on Station Road, Deepcar by the Lowood Club (map reference SK 292 981). Booking essential.

Wharncliffe Heath Deepcar SHEFFIELD S36 0114 263 4335 http://www.wildsheffield.com

Dancing When: Every Saturday morning starting from Saturday 25th July Saturday 29th August held at Deepcar Community Hall, Helliwell Lane. Time: 10.00am - 11.00am.

There will also be two sessions at Stocksbridge Sports Centre, Moorland Drive on Tuesday 4th August and Thursday 6th August, 12.30pm - 2.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: Minimum age 8 years.

Fun, funky disco dancing, excellent fun and exercise. No need to book just turn up. This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

S36 0114 283 8692 cdu@thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk * Freshen up Frechville When: Sunday 26th July. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

A tidy-up of the pond. Meet at the rear of Frecheville Community Centre (address below). Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Churchdale Road Frecheville S12 0114 275 1176

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

Art in the Park Summer Playscheme - My Portfolio When: Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st July, Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th August. Ages: 11 - 14 years & 14 years - adult. Cost: Each week costs £100.00 per person. All materials are provided. Please provide a packed lunch. Please contact for an application form or for further information.

An opportunity to develop a portfolio of work. This is designed for those who wish to study Art and Design or who would like to try out a range of new techniques. There will be a study of different eras, artists and techniques each day, including sculpture, portraiture and mixed media.

Bank Street Arts City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 0114 268 6813 admin@artinthepark.org.uk FIMO Modelling Clay When: Tuesday 28th July. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: Minimum age 8 years.

Make a character from FIMO. All materials included. Booking is required.

This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

The Venue Manchester Road Stocksbridge SHEFFIELD S36 1DY 0114 283 8692 cdu@thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk 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

* Green Watch Volunteer Day When: Saturday 1st August. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free.

An opportunity for people to help and improve the green spaces, with a morning of practical tasks, stream clearing, cutting back, footpath improvements. All tools and training will be provided. Please contact the Rangers on 07768 888 577 to confirm meeting place. Wear suitable footwear/clothing, refreshments available.

Gleadless Valley

SHEFFIELD S14

0114 283 9195 * Bowl Me Over When: Monday 3rd August. Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm. Cost: Free.

A chance for older children and adults to have a go at Crown Green Bowling. Please wear flat shoes/trainers. The sessions will last for 30 minutes. Please ring for more details and to book a place. Meet at the Pavilion, off Middlewood Road. Accessible toilets, refreshments available. Booking essential.

Hillsborough Park Hillsborough SHEFFIELD S6 0114 234 6052

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

* Young People’s Bushcraft Skills When: Tuesday 4th August. Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Ages: For ages 10 - 14, who must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn to make shelters, cook at the campfire, learn about fire and tool safety. Have a day of wilderness fun. Lunch will be provided. Very limited places, book early. Meet at Norwood Road entrance to Roe Woods. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Booking essential.

Roe Woods

SHEFFIELD S5

0114 240 3578 Canoeing When: Thursday 6th August and Thursday 20th August. Time: 9:30am - 11:30am or 11:30am - 1:30pm or 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Cost: Free. Age: Minimum age 8 years.

Come and get wet! Try out canoeing at Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre (meet at Underbank). Booking is essential. This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre Stocksbridge SHEFFIELD S36 4GH 0114 283 8692 cdu@thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk

Raft Building When: Thursday 13th August. Time: 9.30am - 11.30am or 11.30am 1.30pm or 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: Minimum age 8 years.

Get wet! Come and have some fun at Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre - Stocksbridge. Booking is essential. This activity is part of the Positive Activities programme.

Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre Stocksbridge SHEFFIELD S36 4GH 0114 283 8692 cdu@thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk * Get Paddling When: Saturday 22nd August. Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free for children. Adults £2.50.

Have a go at kayaking. Equipment and teaching supplies by Sheffield City Centre Kayak Club. Please wear shorts and t-shirts or Nylon clothes if its cold. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Ball Street Bridge, Near Kelham Island. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Ball Street Bridge

SHEFFIELD S3

0114 245 9749

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

Activities/Events Outside Sheffield

Environmental Crafts All activities are £5.00 per child, must be booked in advance and are suitable for children aged 5 - 15 years, unless otherwise stated.

Environmental Crafts: Thursday 23rd July - 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Have fun in the Parkland with our environmental crafts sessions, which includes den building, clay modelling and sticky cards. Materials and guidance provided. Woodland Crafts: Thursday 30th July - 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Come along and try making key rings, walking sticks, house plaques and spoons. Materials and guidance provided. Discover Wentworth: ‘Stainborough Hall - An exploration of tunnels, myths and the decline of the Wentworths’: Thursday 30th July - 1.30pm start. Cost: £8.50 per person. Illustrated talk given by Phil Eaton focusing on the tunnels, myths & decline of the Wentworths followed by afternoon tea. For more information and to book places call venue. Yorkshire Sunday at the Castle: Sunday 2nd August - 10.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: Admission Free to Gift & Craft Fair. Car parking £3.00. Normal Garden admission applies for all other activities. Come and celebrate Yorkshire Day with our Gift & Craft Fair, traditional Brass Band and Tyke sports (flat cap throwing and children’s welly wanging) great fun for all the family!

Wentworth Castle Gardens Lowe Lane Stainborough Barnsley S75 3EN 01226 776 040

Party in the Park When: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July. Time: 10.30am – 6.00pm.

Cost: Free entry. Cars £3.00. Bring the whole family and have a party.

Laugh at the clowns, ride the fun fair, dance to live bands, enjoy side shows, children’s entertainment, a car show and much, much more.

Rother Valley Country Park Mansfield Road SHEFFIELD S26 5PQ 0114 247 1452 Junior Rangers When: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July, Mondays 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th August. 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

Shelter Building When: Friday 31st July. Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Cost: Please ring to confirm. Age: All ages welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

Create a woodland village using natural materials found on site.

Booking essential.

Gleadless Valley Leighton Road SHEFFIELD S14 0114 261 1925 Farmyard Discovery Days When: Teenage Discovery Days: (Maximum of 8 people). All Tuesdays in August - 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th. Cost: £25.00 per person. No adults required. Young Farmers - Half Day Event: (maximum of 12 including adults). All Thursdays in August - 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.

Cost: £15.00 per child, £10.00 per adult.

Enjoy a practical day in the farmyard and get hands on experience of caring for and engaging with cows, pigs, goats, sheep, horses, chickens and fish. Learn from their expert Farmyard team about animal welfare and how the farmyard functions to bring pleasure to all our visitors. Either come along with your young family (6 - 11 years) and work together in the farmyard in our ‘Young Farmer’ events, or leave your older children (12 - 16 years) with the team for a full day in our ‘Teenage Discovery Days’.

Chatsworth House Chatsworth Bakewell DE45 1PP 01246 565 300 http://www.chatsworth.org

Environmental Crafts All activities are £5.00 per child, must be booked in advance and are suitable for children aged 5 - 15 years, unless otherwise stated.

RSPB Bird Watching: Thursday 6th August - 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Learn more about the exciting birdlife that can be seen at Wentworth.

RSPB Bug Hunt: Thursday 13th August - 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Be amazed and learn more about the huge number of bugs that live on the estate.

Scarecrow Making: Thursday 20th August - 10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Create your own scarecrow and then plant and make a cress garden to take home.

Discover Wentworth: ‘Stainborough and the people who lived there’ When: Thursday 27th August: 1.30pm start. Cost: £8.50 per person.

Illustrated talk given by Trevor Wilson focusing on Stainborough and the people who lived there, followed by afternoon tea.

Wentworth Castle Gardens Parkdrive Stainborough Barnsley S75 3EN 01226 776 040

Childrens’ Day When: Thursday 20th August. Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm. Cost: £12.50 per child. Ages: 5 - 11 years. 25 places only. Booking essential.

Activities may include making plant labels, decorating pots, planting, making bird feeders, children’s trail. Children should bring a packed lunch, mid morning drink and snack will be provided. Booking form required with payment.

Renishaw Hall Mill Lane Renishaw SHEFFIELD S21 3WB 01246 432 310 www.sitwell.co.uk Transport Extravaganza When: Sunday 30th & Monday 31st August. Time: 10.00am 5.30pm. Cost: Adults £12.50, Children (4 - 15 years) £6.50, Seniors £11.50, Family Ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £35.00.

A true celebration of transport with hundreds of exhibits, stalls and models. Vehicle convoys parade down Tramway Street. Fairground rides and family entertainment.

Crich Tramway Village Crich Matlock DE4 5DP 01773 854 321 http://www.tramway.co.uk

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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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