CALEDONIAN SOCIETY of

Programme 2018 SHEFFIELD

June 13 Saturday Canal Trip July 8 Sunday Treasure Hunt President 2017/2018 Mr William Coupar MBE Aug 30 Thursday Bridgescapes illustrated talk President 2018/2019 Mrs Arlene McMaster Sept 20 Thursday Visit to Wentworth Woodhouse Oct 13 Saturday Arts Group - Two 19th century Scottish Travellers Oct 26 Friday A Night at the Dogs Nov 3 Saturday Armistice Centenary Commemoration INFORMATION Nov 24 Saturday ST ANDREW’S DINNER & BALL Nov 25 Sunday Caledonian Society Church Service & Dec 1 Saturday Arts Group - Stuarts Revisited Dec 7 Friday Cambrian Society Carol Service & Supper BOOKING FORMS Dec 31 Monday HOGMANAY CEILIDH

FOR EVENTS IN Programme 2019 MAY, JUNE, AUGUST & Jan 12 Saturday Arts Group - New Year Party Jan 26 Saturday BURNS SUPPER Feb 2 Saturday Arts Group - A History of the Botanical Gardens SEPTEMBER 2018 March 9 Saturday Arts Group - The True Story of Burke & Hare IN THIS ISSUE President’s Letter and more to come Canal Trip Treasure Hunt Bridgescapes Dance Class Society Secretary: St David’s Day Dinner Mr Ian McMaster, 2 Southfield Mount, Chesterfield Road, Complimentary Dinner Dronfield, Sheffield, S18 1YQ Arts Group Telephone 01246 417626 Wentworth Woodhouse Golf Tournament Membership Secretary: Theatre Group Mr Neil Scott, 3 Barnside Close, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6UB Coming soon Telephone 01226 762894 Amendments -errors? - additions - new dates - suggestions about this booklet- ring Bert Redhead on Sheffield 2369849 Dates For Your Diary

16 Our website - www.sheffieldcaledonians.co.uk Forthcoming events This booklet tells you of the main activities of the Caledonian Society of Sheffield and includes information on some events which, although not A night at the dogs - we’re organised by the Society, are likely to be of interest to members. having another evening of THE CAMBRIAN wild excitement and good food SOCIETY The President’s Letter at the Owlerton Stadium on Annual Carol Friday , 26th October. Dear Friends Service It’s always an enjoyable night and supper with the chance to make (or Friday 7th When I became the Society's President in May 2017, several fellow members lose) a couple of pounds. De- December told me that my year would go very quickly. This has indeed proved to be the tails next time but note the Good food and case. In no time at all, the autumn programme was completed. Then it was St date. great singing Andrew’s Night, Hogmanay and shortly thereafter the season of Robert Burns. By February I was assured, correctly as it turns out, that I would feel that I was on the home stretch. My job has been made much much easier by all the help I have had from my colleagues on the Council and I want to say a big thank you to them all. BURNS SUPPER It is now barely a month to go before I hand over to my successor, Arlene in the traditional way at McMaster. I am delighted that she is to be our new President. She has given so TAPTON HALL much to the Society for well over thirty years. Arlene has always been an active, with excellent speakers, hands-on member, contributing hugely to the success of so many of our activities. Her programme for next year will give us just the right mix, from the excellent entertainment fun of the "Night at the Dogs" to interesting visits and talks. We will again see & excellent food the Hogmanay Ceilidh ( a much loved feature of the Caley year ) on 31st with a bit of dancing too! December 2018. SATURDAY 26th JANUARY I also want to mention two people who are moving on and leaving the area 2019 before the summer. The first is Hugh Porteous who has been a stalwart of the Dance Group for decades and has led them for the last decade. He is retiring to Scotland and I would like to acknowledge the role he has played in the Group, one of our strongest and longest running activities. The second is the Rev Robert Beard who will be known to many through his Pastoral Ministry at St Andrew’s and later, Church and who has been a good friend of ours. He too is moving away and I would want on behalf of the Caleys to wish him well for the future. crazy golf; ten pin bowling; I also want to look to the future. In recent years, many other Caledonian Societies have had to close their doors for a final time. Within the last few weeks an Easter lunch at Granville the Chesterfield Society has been wound up. As we approach our bicentenary in College; 4 years time, renewal must be at the top of our agenda. I agreed in 2017 to get involved in a development group to address this challenge. We now need to get the Yorkshire District Tartan Ball our sleeves rolled up and crack on with the job! With best wishes Willy Coupar President and who knows what else!! 2 15

THE SHEFFIELD AND DONCASTER CANAL

is where we are going for our canal boat voyage of discovery on

ST. ANDREW'S NIGHT WEDNESDAY 13th JUNE 2018

BALL As you board at the Sheffield Victoria Quays (S2 5SY) you’ll get a SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. We’ll get under way at 2.30pm so at the you will need to be there by 2.00pm. Then we’ll travel the canal in our luxurious cruiser, looking at the interesting places along the way while we Hilton Hotel Victoria Quays enjoy a cream tea. The trip will last for about 2 hours and thirty minutes.

Music by Ian Macphail and his Scottish The canal is just under 4 miles long, running from Sheffield Canal Basin, Country Dance Band also known as Victoria Quays, to join the River Don by Meadowhall Great food - excellent music - fantastic Shopping Centre. February 1819 saw the first boats to reach the Canal Basin. speakers - what more could you ask for? In its length it originally had 15 bridges (two of which still remain), an aquaduct, and 12 locks. We will cruise along its top length which is just NOTE THE DATE under 3 miles long. It’s part of Sheffield’s industrial heritage.

There is a public car park at the Canal Basin for which a charge is made. Alternatively there is a multi-storey beside the nearby Sheffield Hilton Hotel. If you would prefer to have a lift with someone else, or if you can offer a lift, please indicate this on the booking form and we’ll see what can be done. HOGMANAY!!! We’re having a Hogmanay ceilidh at The cost of the trip will be £16.00 for adults and £12.50 for anyone 15 years Holy Trinity Church Hall of age and under. MONDAY 31st DECEMBER Class acts to entertain us To book your places send the form with this booklet, and your cheque, to:- (members and friends) An excellent supper Bring your own liquid refreshment Mrs Sue Cameron, 5 Hazel Close, Dronfield, See the New Year in in style! Sheffield S18 1TZ Details next time! to reach Sue no later than Saturday 26th May 2018

14 3 THE GREAT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY TREASURE HUNT The Caledonian Society Theatre Group SUNDAY 8th JULY 2018 It’ll take place walking around Dronfield and afterwards there’ll be one Convenor Elizabeth Draper of our President Arlene’s sumptious afternoon teas! It will be a fun afternoon.

You can do it as an individual or in a group. You’re more than welcome We have reservations for three shows: to bring your friends along to take part - the more the merrier!

You should aim for Dronfield Sainsburys car park, Wreakes Lane and The Play that goes Wrong - Lyceum - Wednesday 1st August park there. From Sheffield go down the Sheffield Road to the first set 7.45 pm - £28 of traffic lights then turn right then first left onto Wreakes Lane. Comedy about the tribulations of an amateur drama group Sainsburys is on the left at the top of this road. There are two parking areas on the right as you enter which you should use as they belong to The Three Musketeers - Lyceum - Thursday 25 October the Council. You should be there by 1.15pm. You’ll be met by Sue 2 pm - £28 Cameron and Ann Macaskill and you’ll be given instructions and sent Northern Ballet in one of their strong narrative ballets off at 3/4 minute intervals. You should be able to complete the course in 1½ to 2 hours. It is pretty much circular - the first clue is very near the meeting point and the last within two minutes walk of the car park. Kiss Me, Kate - Crucible - Wednesday 9 January 2019 2.15 pm - £25.60 Your time of starting and finishing will be noted and there will be tie Cole Porter’s wonderful and musical send-up of the break clues for use if needed to decide who wins - and the winner will theatre world receive the President’s Cup to hold for a year.

When you have solved the final clue your time will be noted and your If you are not already on the list for any of these, it is not list of answers will be taken by one of the ladies. Then you will be free too late to add your name if you let me or Helen and Vince to go back to your car and drive the short distance to the home of our know ASAP. President, 2 Southfield Mount, Chesterfied Road, Dronfield, S18 6YQ where you will have your tea. There is one spare ticket for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at To get there drop down to the Chesterfield Road and follow the signs the Crucible, Thursday 11 October at 7.30 pm £13 - to Chesterfield. Look for the Three Tuns Pub on the right and keep Shakespeare’s magical comedy - do snap it up! following the main road, across a roundabout and Southfied Drive is next right. We hope to be able to use a Children’s Nursery car park at Welcome to Helen and Vince Donlan who will be running the bottom of this road - but there will be people on duty to provide the Theatre Group after the AGM. They will make further instructions as necessary. themselves known to you soon and will do a splendid job. The inclusive cost will be £5.00

To book your places use the form with this booklet and send it to Tel: 0114 266 5474 Mr Ian McMaster, 2 Southfield Mount, Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Sheffield, S18 1YQ Email: [email protected]

to reach Ian no later than Saturday 23rd June 2018 4 13

An INTERSOCIETY Golf Tournament will be held on Friday afternoon 7th September 2018 at AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL Beauchief Golf Club, Sheffield S8 0DB ON THURSDAY afternoon 30th AUGUST 2018 The competition is being organised by Martin Mould. It is open to men and women of any golfing ability to compete for the Corrie Trophy (a Stableford Bruce Keith is an experienced surveyor (a recent President of the competition) and for other prizes. It is not necessary for players to be members Chartered Institute of Water and Environment Management). He of the Caledonian Society (St George Society and Cambrian Society members traces his interest in bridges to his father, who was a local authority are particularly welcome as are friends of members) but only Caledonian engineer responsible for bridges in the Highlands of Scotland. He Society members are eligible to win the silver cup. has written a book, ‘Bridgescapes’, celebrating the long and illustrious history of bridges within Scotland and the contribution Tee off will be from about middday and every player will be Scottish engineers have made to bridges around the world. The notified of his/her time book is primarily aimed at promoting Scotland and intended for If you would like to be at the course in good time and ready to tee off in a those (not anoraks) with an interest in Scottish history and relaxed mood, the Club provides very good light lunches at a reasonable cost. geography. It is not a technical book - indeed he quotes Robert Burns in many places. He makes links between Scottish country In the evening, at 7.00pm for 7.30pm, there will be a meal laid on at dancing and several important Scottish bridges. Joe & Dolores @ The Grill S17 3GS (the Dore Grill as was) He has given illustrated talks about his subject, and the book, in for players and their partners- and anyone else who enjoys a good meal and an many places and we have been lucky enough to have him come to evening out. There is a choice of food and all the options are listed on the back Sheffield to talk to us. It will be a very interesting afternoon. of the booking form. Please indicate your choices and those of your party - and make a note of what you have chosen. The doors will be open from 1.00pm and proceedings will start at (If you have special dietary requirements please say so on the booking form) 1.30pm with a cold buffet lunch of quiche, salad, and a glass of The costs for the day are:- wine or juice.. The illustrated talk will follow.

The entry fee for the competition £3 We expect that many of you will want to hear Mr Keith and early Holders of an SIV Golfit Card play free. Green fees for all other players booking is recommended. Use the form with this booklet to reserve (probably) £14.50 payable on the day your places - and those of your friends, all of whom are very

Dinner £20.00 for 2 courses and £25.00 for three courses welcome. The cost will be £12.00 each. To take part in the Tournament or to book a meal please send the booking form , with your cheque payable to the Send your form, with your cheque payable to the

Caledonian Society of Sheffield, Caledonian Society of Sheffield to Mr Martin Mould, 48 Alms Hill Road, Sheffield S11 9RS to Professor Ann Macaskill, 60 Stumperlowe (Telephone 0114 235 1678) Crescent Road, Sheffield, S10 3PR to reach him

NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 24th AUGUST 2018 to reach Ann no later than 18th August 2018 12 5 The Scottish Country Dance Class

A VISIT AND TOUR on Want to get in shape for summer? How about limbering up with some Scottish Country Dancing? Our Dance Class meets on Tuesdays until THURSDAY afternoon 20th SEPTEMBER 2018 the end of June and then from September, 7.30pm till 10 at Holy Trinity Wentworth Woodhouse is a grade 1 listed country house in the village of Church Hall, Grove Road. We guarantee a warm welcome for Wentworth, Rotherham. It is currently owned by the Wentworth Woodhouse beginners, you don’t need to come with a partner, there are plenty of Preservation Trust which is responsible for the restoration of the house. It is experienced folk to help guide you. Just wear something comfortable, considered to be the largest private residence in the U.K. It has more than 300 with soft, flat shoes and come and give it a go. rooms and a frontage of 606 feet. It is surrounded by an 180 acre park and an estate of 15000 acres. In the 18th century the house was inherited by the Fitz- For those regulars who cannot manage without their jigging fix, we are williams who owned it until 1979. It passed through various hands since then running fortnightly classes throughout July and August to keep you fit and fell into some disrepair. and ready for the new year. Dates are 10th and 24th July and 7th and 21st August with slightly shorter run times 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and a Now, however, a lot of work is being done on it and the Trust runs various tours - and we’ve booked a bespoke tour of the house (some of it) and gardens promise of nice and easy dances. for the afternoon of 20th September. We don’t have a precise time yet but everyone who books for the tour will be notified well in advance. We would At the end of term in June, the class will be bidding farewell to our main meet half an hour before the tour begins and you will be told where and when teacher, Hugh Porteous, as he and his wife Joyce are retiring to to meet when we have a starting time. Scotland. Planning is underway to give them a suitable send-off, so if you would like to come to the class to pass on your best wishes, I’m There is a coffee shop there but there are better refreshment facilities available sure they’ll be glad to see you. in the Wentworth Garden Centre close by.

For further information, please contact the convenor: The cost will be £18.00 Mrs Liz Rankin 0114 236 0917 Use the form with this booklet to reserve your places (and those of any of your friends who would like to come) and send it, with your cheque payable to the Caledonian Society of Sheffield to:-

Mr Ian McMaster, 2 Southfield Mount, Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Sheffield, S18 1YQ

to reach Ian no later than Thursday 6th September 2018

If you would like a lift or if you will have spare seats in your car and can offer someone a lift please say so on the booking form.

6 11 The Scottish Arts Group THE SHEFFIELD & DISTRICT For all members with an interest in Scottish history; folklore; literature; architecture; music; natural history; science, and the arts. Cambrian Society Convenor Mrs Julia MacNamara PROGRAMME OF SPEAKERS The weather affected our Welsh friends as it did our Dance Class. We 2018- 2019 had to cancel the annual Dance Class Ball and the Cambrians had to postpone their celebration of St David, their patron Saint. HOWEVER DATE SUBJECT SPEAKER they have been able to arrange another date and the St David’s Day Dinner will be held (albeit a little late) at Two 19th century Terry and Julia 13th October Scottish travellers McNamara Tapton Masonic Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield, S10 3BU but worlds apart at 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Armistice on Colonel 3rd November Centenary Geoffrey Norton Commemoration SATURDAY 26th MAY 2018

James VI &I : not The entertainment will be in the form of a Welsh ‘flavoured’ concert with so foolish after all - 1st December Lesley Bilby Trystan Lewis ( bass), Gwyn Vaughan Jones (tenor), the Stuarts and Dafydd Huw, the ‘resident’ harpist. revisited The menu for dinner is:- NEW YEAR PARTY 12th January ‘A taste of Scotland’ Starter: Leek, onion and goat’s cheese tart served with Meal and Entertainment leek coulis and crispy leeks.

Main: Marinated roasted lamb rump cooked through with garlic A history of the 2nd February Alison Hunter and rosemary served with fondant potato, cauliflower puree Botanical Gardens and Chef’s seasonal vegetables,

The true story of Christopher OR Pan fried salmon with crushed new potatoes, sautéed 9th March greens and roast vine tomatoes and pesto Burke and Hare Dorries OBE OR A spinach risotto with wild mushrooms. It all takes place at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Grove Road, Dessert: Eton mess OR cheese and biscuits OR fruit salad. Millhouses, Sheffield. The hall is open from 7.00pm and the meetings begin at 7.30pm, finishing at 10.00pm. The ticket cost is £38

All Society members - and their friends - are welcome. If you would like to join our friends on that occasion it might still be Contributions towards supper (to be pooled) - sandwiches, cakes, possible if you contact scones etc - are welcome except for the New Year Party when Mrs Menna Yarwood the food will be provided. There is a small charge per person of £3 Telephone 0114 236 7804 payable on the night - and a little more for the New Year event.

Why not come along?

For more information ring Julia MacNamara on 0114 2664585 10 7

MENU

We will be having a 2 course meal : use the booking form to indicate your choices and those of your party

Main course White wine and tarragon chicken with dauphinoise potatoes, peas, At broad beans and soya beans or

Sheffield Hallam University, Hallam View Restaurant Fillet of salmon, moules mariniere sauce, sea salted potatoes peas, on Friday 11th May 2018 broad beans and asparagus or

The time to install a new President is here again. The Complimentary Asparagus and gruyere cheese risotto served with borage pesto and Dinner is the first function of each President’s year, an event organised by crumbed halloumi the Society’s officials to greet the new President, Mrs Arlene McMaster. Once Dessert again the Dinner will be held at the Hallam University’s Restaurant, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB from Salted caramel and chocolate brownie with vanilla crème fraiche or

8.00pm until about 11.00pm. Fruit salad

It will follow the Annual General Meeting which will begin at 6.30pm Followed by tea or coffee and shortbread biscuits

All members of the Society are welcome to attend. On page 7 you will find the menu and also a list of wines which can be pre- White wine Cost ordered. Use the booking form to pre-order your bottles of wine for you and your party. Wine by the glass and soft drinks will be available on the night. 1 Cuvee Jean Paul Sec- France £15 Please also indicate your choice of food and the choices of those in your 2 Vistamar Brisa Sauvignon Blanc - Chile £15 party. Do please let us know (via the booking form) if you or any of your party 3 Ca Lunghetta Pinot Grigio- Italy £18 has any special dietary requirements. 4 Percheron Chenin Viognier – South Africa £16 The cost will be only £22.00. 5 Torres Verdeo, Verdejo - Spain £20 Dress will be lounge suits or Highland. 6 Cristian Simon /Chablis - France £25 Red wine Parking is available in the Science Park - go down Furnival Street and take Cuvee Jean Paul - France £15 the third left into Arundel Lane - the car park is at the end of Arundel Lane 7 and evening parking costs £1.00. Alternatively, street parking is available. 8 Vistamar Brisa Cabernet Sauvignon - Chile £15

Soliti Merlot - Italy £20 After the meal our new President will tell us a bit about herself and afterwards 9 the entertainment will be provided by us! So if you have any talents in the 10 Beef Steak Malbec - Argentina £17 entertainment direction please let Anne Mould know. Singing, comedy, 11 Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet - Australia £17 poetry, juggling, anything (more or less) goes! 12 Torres Celeste Tempranillo Ribera Del Duera - Spain £25 To reserve your places send the booking form with your cheque for the food

and wine, payable to the Caledonian Society of Sheffield to:- Rosé wine 13 Senora Rosa Cabernet Rose- Chile £15 Mrs Anne Mould, 48 Alms Hill Road, 14 El Coto Rosado - Spain £18 Sheffield, S11 9RS Champagne and Sparkling Wine 15 House Prosecco £20 Time is short so do it now please!!! 16 House Champagne £35

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