Banner Cross Neighbourhood Group: What’s on in September, 2018

Sat Mikkellar Running Club 1st Meet at Hop Hideout, 448 Abbeydale Road 11.30am Every first Saturday of the month. See: www.facebook.com/hophideout.co.uk

Sat & Rotherham Wildlife Trust: Volunteer work day on Blacka Moor 1st Blacka Moor is on the A625 out of Sheffield a few hundred yards on the left before Fox House. 10am – 3pm Practical volunteer days at Blacka Moor are held on the first Saturday and third Thursday every month. Tasks vary from footpath improvements and access work, to habitat and vegetation management. Gloves, tools, and refreshments are provided, but wear suitable outdoor clothes and boots, and bring some lunch and drinking water if you're able to come for the whole day. Please contact beforehand: 0114 263 4335

Sat Friends of Brincliffe Edge Woods: Activity Day 1st Meet at the entrance next to 245 Brincliffe Edge Road 9.30am – 12noon Volunteers needed. Tools provided

Sat Archer Lane Allotment Annual Show 1st Archer Lane hut from 11.00am Judging by RHS qualified judge 11.30 am to 1pm, Open to the public at 2pm Presentation of prizes and trophies at 3pm followed by auction and raffle

Sat/Sun Art In The Gardens 1st/2nd Botanical Gardens 10.30am – 5.30pm Arguably the largest outdoor art exhibition in the north of England with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from throughout the UK. A great day out for all the family. Takes place over the whole of Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Adults £6, accompanied children under 16 Free. Tickets are available on the gate, no pre-sale of tickets.

Sat/Sun Summer Fete Weekender 1st/2nd Wagon and Horses pub, Abbeydale Road, Millhouses 10.00am – 10.00pm Two days filled with loads of fun activities and much else for both parents and kids

Sun Sheffield Ship Model Society: Sail at Millhouses Pond (Yachts, Fast Electric boats and Scale Models) 2nd Millhouses Park Pond Start 9.00am Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, usually from about 9am and we tend to finish once the paddle boats start coming on. During the year we will be having yacht racing on occasional Thursday mornings. All are welcome to bring a boat down (it is a public pond)

Sun Pedlar’s Corner Carboot and Community Flea Market 2nd 10.00am – 3.00pm Stalls inside and outside the building. Entry £1 (kids free)

Sun Big Boulder Music & Outdoor Festival 2nd Heeley People’s Park, View Road 12noon – 6.30pm (approx) An incredible line up of music throughout the day and one of Sheffield’s most exciting post rock / progressive bands headlining the main stage. Free event

Sun Friends of the Porter Valley: ‘Hangingwater Allotment Sale’ 2nd Shepherd Wheel, Hangingwater Road. 12.00noon – 4.00pm Plant and Produce sale with cakes and refreshments. Contact Dave Clegg [email protected] for details

Sun General Cemetery: Historical Tour 2nd The Gatehouse, Cemetery Avenue 2.00pm Discover the history of the Cemetery and learn about some of its residents on this guided walk. For most of our events we suggest a minimum donation of £3 to help support the running of the Trust and its activities. This is a ticketed event. Please go to: www.gencem.org for details

Sun Abbeydale Miniature Railway 2nd Abbeydale Road South (near Dore station on opposite side of road) 1.00pm – 5.00pm (Tickets for December’s Santa Specials go on sale at this event. Credit cards or cash will be accepted in payment. Tickets are £8 per person, all classes. They entitle ticket holders to refreshments (typically tea/coffee/fruit juice and cake), a visit to Santa's grotto and a gift for children. There is no extra charge for any train rides. Tickets are limited to 600 on each of the two days and quickly sell out. Sales will continue between 1pm and 5pm on the remaining public open days as listed below until sold.) All rides £1.50 per ride

Tues Friends of Woods: Footpath Group 4th Woodland Discovery Centre, Abbey Lane 9.30am The group meets every Tuesday morning until 30 November carry out foot path maintenance, ditching, fencing, clearing, planting and many other tasks to help the rangers. Please contact Jane Beresford for further information on 01142 368867 or just turn up to find out more.

Wed Hardy Plant Society: ‘Gardens in the Canary Islands’ 5th Shirley House, Psalter Lane 7.30pm – 9.30pm Talk by Hilary Hutson. Hilary is a much-travelled garden lecturer, well known to SPG members for her informative talks illustrated with excellent photographs. Non-members welcome £3.

Wed Nether Edge Folk Club 5th Nether Edge Bowling Club 8.30pm Each Wednesday

Thurs ‘Deep Talk’ 6th Whirlow Spirituality Centre 10.15am – 3.30pm Described as 'Inspiring' and 'Therapeutic', Deep Talk uses principles of life-coaching, peer-to-peer group work and storying to explore questions of identity and life-purpose. These days are suitable for adults at any age and any stage of life. Fee £18 Book online at: https://www.whirlowspiritualitycentre.org

Fri Royal Scottish Country Dance Society: Scottish Country Dancing Classes Begin 7th Silverdale School, Bents Crescent 7.30pm – 9.45pm A free introductory session. Classes for beginners and intermediate dancers, taught by qualified RSCDS teachers. Just turn up with soft shoes. No need for a partner, just come and enjoy. Ring Norma Hutchinson on 0114 236 6723 or see our web site at: www.rscds-sheffield.org

Sat Heritage Open Day: Behind the Scenes Tour / Art Activity Afternoon 8th St. Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane 10.00am – 12noon Have you ever wondered what goes on ‘backstage’ in a church? What is all that silver for? Why do the ministers wear different colours? And what do all the buttons on the organ actually do? Now is your chance to find out! Free event but please visit: www.skiddle.com/e/13276017 to book your place. 2.00pm – 4.00pm Unleash your inner creativity - let our stunning New Creation window inspire you to make your own masterpiece! Free event but please visit: www.skiddle.com/e/13276023 to book your place.

Sat Dore Show 8th Dore Old School, the Methodist Church Hall and on the village green, from 2pm. A traditional village show, with displays of fruits and vegetables, handicrafts and artworks entered by villagers. Entertainments include Oughtibridge Brass Band and the ‘Shine On’ Ladies' Choir plus children's entertainer and face painting. Many other attractions, refreshments, raffle etc.

Sat Single Malt Whiskey Tasting Event 8th Picture House Social, 383 Abbeydale Road 6.00pm – 8.00pm You will taste 6 drams from around Scotland and hear about the history of Scotch.

Sat Dore Club Beer and Gin Festival 8th Dore Club, Townhead Road 2.00pm Food available all day, great selection of real ales and speciality gins only £3 per pint. Free entry

Sat/Sun Heritage Open Day: Porter Songs, A Live Walking Tour with Scott Russell 8th/9th Start each day at the Shepherd Wheel 11.00am – 12.30pm Billed as a ‘musical heritage trail’, the walking tour will explore the hidden past of the popular Whiteley Woods Trail through story and song. Pre-booking is required. Shepherd Wheel is free to explore but the tour must be pre-booked, maximum number 20 people per day. You can book your FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/porter-songs-a-live-walking-tour-with-scott-russell-tickets-49333824798 Sun Heritage Open Day 9th Portland Works, Randall Street 12noon – 5.00pm This is a fantastic opportunity to see the Portland Works Grade 2* listed buildings, the renovations so far and learn more about its fascinating history. Several of the tenants workshops will be open for tours on the day.

Sun Whitely Woods Bowling Club: Free taster sessions 9th Whitely Woods, Bingham Park Drop in any time between 11.00am – 4.00pm There will be someone to show you the club facilities and how to play the game if you are new to bowling All ages and abilities welcome.

Sun Autumn Show 9th Heeley City Farm, Richards Road 12noon – 5.00pm Produce Show, Arts, Crafts and Local Stalls, Mini Beer Festival, Music from Mads n' Da Bads DJs, Leon Lockley and Yorkshire Tea Bags Skiffle Band, Glewy and The Alien Puppet Show, Kids Activities including Veg Monsters Making, Prehistoric Pottery Making, Metalwork Demos FREE entry

Sun Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses: Tool Sharpening 9th J.G.Graves Woodland Discovery Centre, Abbey Lane 9.30am – 4.00pm Learn to sharpen tools to be as effective as possible - did you know that many tools are sold blunt? Tool sharpening for green woodworking tools, ie axes, drawknives, billhooks, turning tools, chisels, slashers. Spend the day learning a number of techniques using various sharpening equipment in the lovely surroundings of Ecclesall Woods Sawmill. Course fee: £65 For more information please contact 0114 235 6348 or book online

Sun Friends of the Botanical Gardens: Autumn Plant Sale 9th The Greenhouse, Botanical Gardens 11.00am – 3.00pm

Sun Heritage Open Day: ‘Ethel Haythornthwaite (1894 - 1986): Her Legacy for Sheffield and the Peak District 9th Education Centre, Botanical Gardens 2.00pm An illustrated talk on Ethel Haythornthwaite, a remarkable Sheffield woman, whose pioneering work helped protect the city's 'Golden Frame.' No booking required

Mon Beauchief Environment Group: Hay Making on Little Wood Bank 10th Lots of help is needed for this vital annual maintenance task. BEG Monday Group members meet at the barns 9.30 am to collect equipment. Additional helpers meet at the steps by the Abbeydale Golf Club Service area on Beauchief Drive at 10.00 am. Please bring your own refreshments on this occasion.

Mon Friends of the Botanical Gardens: ‘Trentham Gardens’ 10th Education Centre, Botanical Gardens 7.15pm Visitors welcome £5, members free

Tues Voluntary Action Sheffield: ‘You’re Invited’ 11th Ecclesall Library 1.00pm Voluntary Action Sheffield are working together with Sheffield City Council and your local GP practices to gather your thoughts about what makes the area great and what may be missing. Everyone is welcome. For details call Bluebell Smith on 0114 2536632 or email: [email protected]

Tues Sheffield Astronomical Society: ‘The Giant Planet Jupiter’ 11th Ranmoor Parish Centre, 5 Ranmoor Park Road 7.45pm – 10.00pm We welcome one of Britain's, if not the world's, finest astrophotographers, Damien Peach. Members free. Non-members £3, under 18s and students (with NUS cards) £1. Everyone welcome.

Tues Banner Cross WI 11th Banner Cross Methodist Church 2.30pm Non members welcome - £2 including refreshments.

Tues Dore Mercia Townswomen’s Guild: ‘Garderobes, Grime and Leeches’ 11th Dore Methodist Church 9.30am for 10.00am start Visitors welcome

Wed Ecclesall Forum 12th Ecclesall Library Community Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm A meeting for all those interested in the life of the Ecclesall neighbourhood Wed Friends of Bishop’s House: ‘The Cunning Woman’ 12th Bishop’s House, Norton Lees Lane 7.30pm Details available later on the website at: www.bishopshouse.org.uk

Wed Totley Men’s Probus Club: ‘Waterways of the Russian Tsars’ 12th Totley Rise Methodist Church 10.00am Visitors welcome

Thurs The WI on Ecclesall Road 13th Banner Cross Methodist Church 7.15pm – 9.15pm Non-Members (MUST be booked in advance by emailing: [email protected]) Suggested contribution £3.50 per session

Thurs Dore Probus Men’s Club: ‘The Plague Doctor’ 13th Dore Methodist Church Hall 10.15am Short break for coffee or tea with biscuits at 11 a.m. New members welcome

Thurs Friends of the Porter Valley: ‘Workday’ 13th Shepherd Wheel, Hangingwater Road. 10.00am – 1.00pm Weed clearing in the dam and clearing the goit and foliage at Leather Wheel site. Working until lunchtime. Tools provided. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Contact Dave Clegg [email protected] for details

Thurs 13th Heritage Open Days Events: Extraordinary Spiritual Women Sat 15th Whirlow Spirituality Centre Mon 17th Discover our hidden chapel and at the same time encounter Hildegaard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich and more women crucial to our spiritual and constructed heritage. All events are free! Evening event on Thursday , September 13th, drop-in sessions on Saturday 15th and Monday 17th. More details on the website at: www.whirlowspiritualitycentre.org

Fri Ecclesall Woods Family Activities: Night Walk 14th Woodland Discovery Centre, Abbey Lane 6.30pm – 8.00pm A walk and some games in the woods looking for animals that come out in the night. Bring a torch. £2 per person / £5 per family. To book, please contact: [email protected] Tel: 0114 2356348

Fri Sheffield Recorded Music Society: ‘Beyond the Four Seasons (but not entirely): Vivaldi’s career as an opera 14th composer’ The Vestry, Millhouses Methodist Church, Millhouses Lane, Sheffield S7 2HA 1.30pm – 3.30pm A selective survey that illustrates the Red Priest’s works for opera houses in Venice and elsewhere. Single Meeting Membership is available at a charge of £4.00 per meeting (refundable on conversion to full membership).

Fri/Sat/Sun Heritage Open Day: Beauchief Abbey 14th/15th/16th Beauchief Abbey 11.00am Visitors to the Abbey will be able to see the medieval tower and the 17th century box pews in the tranquil Chapel. Outside in the grounds the original footprint of the Chapter House and Cloisters can be traced. A walk around the Grave yard reveals some interesting grave stones. One under the east window is of a gamekeeper who had an unfortunate accident on April 10th 1758. Refreshments available on Saturday and Sunday only.

Sat-Sun Nether Edge Festival 15th-23rd Various events around Nether Edge throughout the week A separate programme has been produced. If you would like to be sent a copy by email, please message the Banner Cross Neighbourhood Group (email address at the end of this calendar)

Sat Totley Show 15th Totley Primary School, Baslow Road 1.30pm

Sun Abbeydale Miniature Railway 16th Abbeydale Road South (near Dore station on opposite side of road) 1.00pm – 5.00pm All rides £1.50 per ride

Sun Nether Edge Farmers’ Market 16th Nether Edge Road / Glen Road 12noon – 4.00pm Lots of stalls, music, entertainment, food and drink and much else. Sun Heritage Open Day: ‘Heritage Pubs in Sheffield’ 16th Millowners’ Arms, Kelham Island Industrial Museum An illustrated talk taking you on a tour of some of the many heritage pubs in the City of Sheffield. Along the way, mention will be made of some of the many influential brewers who have made their mark in the city. The Millowners Arms is free to access between 11am and 2.15pm, pre-booked (free) tickets are required for the talk starting at 2.30pm. Tickets can be booked at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-pubs-in-sheffield-a-talk-by-dave-pickersgill-tickets-48589750251

Sun Hardy Plant Society: Autumn Plant Sale 16th Botanical Gardens 11.00am – 3.00pm Admission free

Tues Totley Townswomen’s Guild: ‘Royal Society for the Blind Awareness Talk’ 18th Totley Rise Methodist Church 10.00am Visitors welcome

Wed Dore Garden Club: ‘Living With a National Plant Collection’ 19th Dore Methodist Church Hall 7.30pm Talk by Don Witton, Keeper of the National Collection of Euphorbias Visitors welcome £3

Thurs Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust: Volunteer work day on Blacka Moor 20th Blacka Moor is on the A625 out of Sheffield a few hundred yards on the left before Fox House. 10am – 3pm (See notice for 7 July above) Please contact beforehand: 0114 263 4335

Thurs Meet with Paul Blomfield MP 20th Nether Edge Bowling Club 7.30pm – 9.00pm This is a public meeting for residents of Sheffield Central Constituency.

Fri Friends of the Botanical Gardens: ‘Women, Men and Gardening’ 21st Education Centre, Botanical Gardens 7.15pm Visitors welcome £5, members free

Fri/Sat Kelham Island Gin Festival 21st/22nd Kelham Island Industrial Museum Sat 12noon – 11.30pm / Sun 5.00pm – 6.00pm Our Bars will be available all day stocked with 100+ gins, so you can make the most of the weekend while sitting back relaxing or dancing the night away. The courtyard will host the street food vendors with a marquee to escape the British weather if needed with live music played across the venue all day and the Pop Up Gin shop being available to purchase your favourite tipples as you leave. This will not be a ticketed event so visitors can just turn up at their leisure Places for masterclasses are free and can be booked in advance using Eventbrite.

Sat Friends of Gillfield Wood: Walk around Brown Edge 22nd Meet at the lay-by off the Baslow Road (A621) and just down from the Peacock Inn at Owler Bar 1.30pm Join us for a walk around Brown Edge with archaeologist Stuart Nunn looking at things industrial and gaining an appreciation of the history of this area. The whole walk taking no more than 3 hours. Good walking shoes are recommended and sun protection if necessary.

Sat Beauchief Environment Group: Fungus Walk 22nd Meet at Beauchief Abbey 11.00am A 1-2 hour early autumn walk led by Michael Senkans (Ziggy) Biodiversity Officer with the City Ecology Unit, taking in woodlands, hedgerows and meadows.

Sat Friends of Whinfell Quarry Garden: Working Day 22nd Whinfell Quarry Garden, Whirlow Bridge (off Ecclesall Road South near Whirlow Grange entrance) 9.30am No expertise in gardening is necessary and tools are provided. If you cannot manage to stay for a complete session an hour or two is helpful. Work includes path clearing, pruning and general tidying. New members always welcome. More information from 0114 2369939 or [email protected]

Sat/Sun Sheffield Ceramics Festival 22nd/23rd Walled Garden, Meersbrook Park 11.00am – 5.00pm With Northern Potters. Stalls, demonstrations, talks etc

Sun Party in the Park 23rd Chelsea Park 12noon – 4.00pm Lots of family activities with many new things to do and see this year. Sun Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses: Introduction to Woodland Coppicing 23rd J.G.Graves Woodland Discovery Centre, Abbey Lane 9.30am – 4.00pm Coppicing and pollarding takes advantage of the fact that most native hardwoods produce new growth in the spring from a stump if cut down in the dormant winter period. The wood cut from coppicing is called underwood and it is grown until the desired size and then cut down again. This not only produces excellent wood for various greenwood crafts but also extends the life of the tree. Course fee: £85 For more information please contact 0114 235 6348 or book online

Sun Sheffield 10k Marathon 23rd Routs starts and finishes in the city centre and passes around Endcliffe Park after turning around at Hangingwater Road. Race starts at 9.30am. Please note there will be road closures. Full details are at: https://www.runforall.com/events/10k/sheffield-10k/

Tues Friends of the Porter Valley: ‘Workday’ 25th Please contact Dave Clegg [email protected] for details 10.00am – 2.00pm

Tues Friends of the Botanical Gardens: ‘Man of the Trees, Richard St. Barbe Baker, Environmentalist’ 25th Education Centre, Botanical Gardens 10.30am Visitors welcome £5, members free

Tues Dore Mercia Townswomen’s Guild: Talk by Adrian Tolson, local Police Community Support Officer 25th Dore Methodist Church 9.30am for 10.00am start Visitors welcome

Wed Totley History Group: ‘Ebenezer Hall of Abbeydale Hall’ 26th Totley Library, Baslow Road 7.30pm Ebenezer Hall was a prominent Sheffield silversmith, magistrate and benefactor but is often best remembered for his objections to the building of the Dore & Chinley Railway which cut through his estate. £3 to visitors and £2 to members who have paid their £5 annual subscription.

Wed Totley Men’s Probus Club: ‘A Palace By The River’ 26th Totley Rise Methodist Church 10.00am Illustrated talk by Mike Ogden. Visitors welcome

Thurs Friends of Bishop’s House: DAS RA / freelake 27th Bishop’s House, Norton Lees Lane 8.00pm Das Ra is a duo consisting of Nick Robinson and Martin Archer. Freelake performs instrumental experiments in a wide sonic landscape. £5.00 in advance, £6.00 on the door Book online at: www.bishopshouse.org.uk

Thurs Dore Probus Men’s Club: ‘My Type or True To Type’ 27th Dore Methodist Church Hall 10.15am Short break for coffee or tea with biscuits at 11 a.m. New members welcome

Thurs Ensemble 360: Lunchtime Recital 27th St. Andrew’s URC, Upper Hanover Street 12.45pm – 1.45pm Although his work was greatly admired abroad, Zoltán Kodály’s love of the Hungarian countryside and tradition kept him in his homeland even during troubled political times. Prog: KODÁLY: Serenade Op.12 for 2 violins and viola / DVOŘÁK : Terzetto in C Op.74 for 2 violins and viola Full price £14, disabled & unemployed £10, students /under35s £5 Buy online at: www.classicsheffield.org.uk

Fri Friends of Bishop’s House: Bell Lungs / Antique Doll 28th Bishop’s House, Norton Lees Lane 8.00pm Bell Lungs is a one woman band, who uses layered electric guitar and violin, tuned percussion, field recordings and effects to create shifting atmospheric soundscapes with elements of psychedelia, folk, improvisation and dream pop. Antique Doll are a slightlydelic folk duo from Sheffield. £6.00 in advance, £7.50.00 on the door Book online at: www.bishopshouse.org.uk

Sat ‘The Enneagram Instincts (sub-types).’ 29th Whirlow Spirituality Centre 9.30am – 4.30pm A workshop for people new to the Enneagram and those wanting to deepen their experience. With Dr Mark Pickin, Riso-Hudson certified and Enneagram Institute authorised teacher. £50. Book via [email protected]

Sat ‘Bollywood Evening’ 29th St. Oswald’s Church, corner of Bannerdale Road/Abbeydale Road 6.00pm Learn to dance Bollywood style. Dressing-up clothes are available plus a 3-course Indian meal. Cost £13 Please contact the church beforehand: 0114 2509716

Sat Abbeydale Singers: ‘Concerteenies’ 29th The Greystones pub, Greystones Road 11.45am – 12.30pm Concert for the very young. With bubbles, percussion and props this is an ideal concert for little ones and their grown-ups. Children free/ adults £6/ 2 adult offer £10 (in advance - booking fees apply) and £7.50 per adult/ £14 for couples (on the door - if any tickets are left). When booking your ticket, please state the number of free baby spaces too. Most concerts sell out before the day so do check the Facebook Concerteenies page or email [email protected]. Please note this session is specifically for 1 and 2 year olds and siblings.

Sat ‘The Future For Palestine’ 29th St. Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane 6.00pm – 9.00pm Information, discussion and Palestinian supper. We welcome Revd John Howard, recently returned Mission Partner from Bethlehem/Jerusalem who has travelled widely in Israel and Palestine, including Gaza. Also Caitlin Proctor who has lived and worked in the West Bank and Caza for much of the last 6 years. Please reserve your place at what promises to be a fascinating evening by email to Anne Hollows [email protected] as there are limited places for the supper. The price will be 'pay-as-you-feel' with a suggested donation of £5. The discussion will take place from 6.45 pm. Please indicate whether you will be attending the supper. There will be a stall selling Palestinian produce as well as information from Kairos.

Sat Vintage and Craft Fair 29th St. Mary’s , 10.00am – 4.00pm Admission £1 Children under 16 free

Sun Friends of Gillfield Wood: Practical Conservation Morning 30th Meet at the bus terminus, Baslow Road 10.00am PCM run with the help of the Sheffield Council Ranger Service. Refreshments, tools, etc. provided. Please wear strong footwear and appropriate clothing. All levels of help required and guidance given. Do also check our website at www.friendsofgillfieldwood.com – any late changes of venue will be published there.

Sun Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses: Improve your hand tool skills and learn useful techniques 30th J.G.Graves Woodland Discovery Centre, Abbey Lane 9.30am – 4.00pm Learn how to get the best from your hand tools for greenwood crafts. This course is designed for people with some existing knowledge of hand tools, who would like to improve their skills and learn useful techniques. We will go beyond the basic use of axe and drawknives in greenwood crafts, and cover the use of tools such as metal and wooden planes, spoke shaves, chisels, western and Japanese saws, etc. Course fee: £85 For more information please contact 0114 235 6348 or book online

Sun Abbeydale Miniature Railway 30th Abbeydale Road South (near Dore station on opposite side of road) 1.00pm – 5.00pm All rides £1.50 per ride

Sun Pooches in the Park 30th Millhouses Park 12noon – 4.00pm Dog show competition as well as stalls, entertainment, food and much more

Beauchief Environment Group The Monday Working Group meets every Monday morning at 9.30 am to undertake a large variety of tasks. They usually meet at Beauchief Abbey Barns. Everyone is welcome, so if you are interested in joining this regular session please telephone 0114 236 9876 for details of the work planned on the following Monday.

Friends of Ecclesall Woods Venue: Meet every Tuesday morning at 9.30 at The Woodland Discovery Centre. From: Dec 1, 2017 - Until: Nov 30, 2018 The group carries out foot path maintenance, ditching, fencing, clearing, planting and many other tasks to help the rangers Please contact Jane Beresford for further information on 01142 368867 or just turn up to find out more about the group.

Ecclesall Library: regular sessions Babytime every Thursday 2.00pm – 3.00pm Babies 0 – 18 months with parents/carers in children’s library Toddlertime third Friday in the month 2.00pm – 3.00pm Toddlers 18months – 3 years with parents/carers Storytime every Monday during term time 2.00pm – 2.45pm Children 3 – 5 years old Chatterbooks third Friday each month 4.30pm – 5.30pm Children aged 8 – 11 Teenage Reading Group third Thursday each month 3.45pm – 5.00pm Aged 12 – 15 Thriller Book Club second Monday of each month 4.15pm Sports Memories every Wednesday 10.30am – 12noon for the over 50s Knit & Natter every Friday 10.30am – 12noon Coffee Morning 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10.00am – 12noon (proceeds to W.O.R.K., Bents Green)

For further details, please contact the library on 0114 2037222

Lantern Theatre Kenwood Park Road, Sharrow Wed 19th-Sat 29th A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen 7.30pm Go to: www.lanterntheatre.org.uk for further details. Book online or call 0114 2551776

Jazz at the Lescar Lescar Hotel, Sharrow Vale Road 8.45pm Wed. 5th Nick Costley-White Quartet £8 Wed.12st Jonny Mansfield’s Elftet £9 Wed. 19th Robert Mitchell’s Epiphany3 £8 Wed. 26th Miriam Ast and Victor Gutierrez + special guest Matt Anderson £8

Health Walks with Step-Out Sheffield Walks last no longer than one hour and are at your own pace. Ditch the walking boots, this is a gentle way to improve your health, have fun and meet new people in your local environment! Ecclesall Woods Tuesdays Meet at 10.30am at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet car park Thursdays Meet at 10.30am at the J.G. Graves Woodland Discovery Centre Porter Valley Tuesdays Each Tuesday meet at 1.30pm at Endcliffe Park café

BANNER CROSS NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP If you would like to join the BXNG (no membership subscription) and receive this monthly calendar by email as well as other local information or if would like to have an event publicised, please contact the Secretary either on: 0114 2557198 or by email at: [email protected] with your name and address.