From Banner Cross Neighbourhood Group, lightly edited
What’s on in March, 2025
Wed 5th Hardy Plant Society: ‘Give Me Chastity – But Not Yet. Gardening Choices in a Changing Climate’ Greenhill Methodist Church Hall, School Lane, S8 7RL 7.30pm Talk by John Grimshaw, former Director of the Yorkshire Arboretum. Non-members welcome to our meetings (£3 per visitor)
Wed 5th Norton History Group: ‘Little Mesters’ Leisure United SGP Graves , Bochum Parkway, Norton S8 8JR 2.00pm – 4.00pm Visitors and guests welcome (£4) Contact info@nortonhistorygroup.org for more details
Thurs 6th- Sat 8th Meersbrook Park Church Operatic Society: ‘Patience’ Meersbrook Park Church & Communi8ty Centre, 173 Chesterfield Road Thurs&Fri 7.30pm / Sat 2.30pm Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta. All the well-born young ladies in the village, rapturously caught up in aestheticism, are in love with two contrasting aesthetic poets — a "fleshly" poet and an "idyllic" poet. But the poets are both in love with Patience, the simple village milkmaid, who cares nothing for poetry. Patience learns that true love must be completely unselfish - it must wither and sting and burn! Adult £10, child £5. Book at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/
Fri 7th Friends of Greenhill Library: Evening Cinema ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ Greenhill Library, 160 Hemper Lane 7.30pm (Doors open 7.00pm) Based on a true story, the movie tells of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. Amazing vocal performance by Meryl Streep. Also starring High Grant and Simon Helberg. Free showing. Book at: https://bookwhen.com/greenhill#focus=ev-sk8c-20250307193000
Fri 7th Friends of Greenhill Library: Children’s Cinema - ‘Mary Poppins’ Greenhill Library, 160 Hemper Lane 7.30pm (Doors open 7.00pm) A favourite musical from 1964, starring Julie Andrews as Mary and Dick van Dyke as Bert the chimney sweep with the dreadful cockney accent. For further details, please ask at the library.
Sat 8th Sheffield Chamber Orchestra: ‘Great Classical Masterpieces’ Ecclesall Parish Church, Ringinglow Road 7.30pm A concert featuring Tim Horton performing the Schumann Piano Concerto together with some great classical masterpieces by Mozart, Delius and Beethoven Tickets: Adult £12, under 18s £6 from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/category/elqyrdlwyvxm
Sat 8th Whirlow Hall Farm: Lamb Bottle Feeding Experience Whirlow Hall Farm, Whirlow Lane, S11 9QF Join Us for our Lamb Bottle Feeding Experience! Get ready for a fun, hands-on experience at our Lamb Bottle Feeding Experience! This family-friendly event gives you the chance to feed adorable, fluffy lambs up close. This activity runs until Sunday, 13 April. Date & Time: Available slots are listed, sessions run at 10am and 2pm and need to be pre-booked. Slots last approx 30 minutes Cost £10. Go to: https://www.whirlowhallfarm.org/events/lamb-bottle-feeding-experience/
Sun 9th Gingers Flea Market The Steamworks, Randall Street, S2 4SJ 11.00am – 4.00pm Craft and flea return with this Sheffield Indie Market Entry £2.50
Mon 10th Friends of the Botanical Gardens: ‘James Hitchmough’s New Garden’ Education Centre, Botanical Gardens. 7.30pm – 9.00pm A keen gardener from an early age, James Hitchmough has made six gardens for himself and family. Following a move from Sheffield in 2022, he has now taken on a large plot in rural South Somerset, where he is working on the creation of a new garden, meadows and wood pasture at the family home. FREE for Friends to access. Non-Members are welcome to join for £5. More at www.fobssheffield.co.uk
Mon 10th Spring Wreath Making Workshop Silverdale School Art Department, S11 9QH 5.00pm Join us for an evening making a Spring Wreath for your front door. The Art team will show you how to make your wreath and provide you with the support and materials to make your very own floral wreath. Tickets £35 (+ booking fee) from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/zlnbldvrmgax
Mon-Sun 10th-16th Sheffield Beer Week Venues all around the city. Many participating pubs bringing beers to all tastes. For full programme, go to: https://sheffieldbeerweek.co.uk/sheffield-beer-week-2025/
Tues 11th The Victorian Society (South Yorkshire): ‘Sheffield in 1903 – A History Tour of Central Sheffield Through 120 Old Photographs’ Showroom 5, Paternoster Road, city centre S1 2BX 7.00pm You’ll be guided by Martin Naylor from Moorhead to Fitzalan Square, stopping frequently to highlight key events that occurred over the years and hear about the fascinating people that lived in the city centre…. All without leaving your seat!! Entry £5. Book at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sheffield-in-1903-tickets-1005808669807?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tues 11th Sheffield Astronomical Society: Speaker’s Evening with Chris Suddick – ‘The Harvard Computers’ Ranmoor Parish Centre, 5 Ranmoor Park Road, S10 3GX 7.30pm – 9.30pm Visitors and guests welcome. Speaker and topic to be confirmed. Please go to: www.sheffieldastro.org.uk
Tues 11th Dore Ladies Tuesday Group: ‘The Goboka Rwanda Trust’ Dore Methodist Church, High Street, Dore 2.30pm If any ladies would like to join us, we are a very welcoming group. The Ladies group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm in our Hall. Visitors are welcome, charge £4.
Wed 12th Totley Probus Club: ‘Baraka – Professional travel film. Around the world 24 counrties, 6 continents.” Room 1, Totley Rise Methodist Church 10.00am Talk by Dr. Andy Parsons. Guests very welcome to attend.
Wed 12th Nether Edge Folk Club: Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne Nether Edge Bowling Club, Nether Edge Road 8.00pm (Doors open 7.30pm) This event may now be sold out. Check at: https://netheredgefolk.club/cohen-braithwaite-kilcoyne-12-mar-25/
Wed 12th Sheffield Bird Study Group: AGM + ‘Review of the Year 2024’ Lecture Theatre 2, The Diamond' building on Leavygreave Road, S3 7RD 7.15pm – 9.30pm Non-members welcome (£2 for temporary membership) For details, please contact the Secretary at: secretary@sbsg.org
Thurs 13th Dore Probus Club: ‘Doncaster Rover’ Dore Methodist Church Hall, High Street 10.15am Dore Probus Club is a thriving social organisation for retired men, irrespective of age, who meet to make friends and enjoy a wide range of stimulating talks. Members and guests welcome. For further information, please call Nigel Reeves, the Secretary, at: n-reeves@outlook.com
Thurs 13th Friends of the Porter Valley: Work Morning Meeting place to be announced Starts 9.45am – 12.00pm Please go to: www.fopv.org.uk for further information.
Thurs 13th The WI on Ecclesall Road Banner Cross Methodist Church 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start If you would like to know more about us or would like to join one of our meetings as a guest, please email: wioner@hotmail.co.uk
Fri 14th British Cactus & Succulent Society: ‘M is for …’ Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane 7.30pm All our meetings are free to attend. Visitors welcome.
Sat 15th Sheffield Youth Orchestra & Silver Spectrum: ‘The Musical Kaleidoscope’ St. Mark’s Church, Broomhill 5.00pm – 7.00pm Sheffield Youth Orchestra and Silver Spectrum Wind Band will perform a spectrum of repertoire from their own groups before joining together to perform exciting works from Bizet's L’Arlésienne Suites and Vaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite. Tickets are 'Pay what you can' - suggested donations £5 Adult, £2 Student/Under 18. Reserve tickets for free at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sheffield-youth-orchestra and cash donations are taken on the day (Cards accepted).
Sat 15th ‘Answer That 2025’ Ecclesall Parish Hall, Ringinglow Road 7.30pm Form a team with your friends and join us at Ecclesall Parish Halls for a challenging and entertaining night of quizzing. All tickets include a free pie and pea supper and our licensed bar will be selling beer, wine and soft drinks all evening. Children under 16 will not be admitted. Tickets £10 (+ booking fee) from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/zqlodqawrvye
Sat 15th Blacka Moor User Forum Walkabout Stony Ridge Car park, Sheffield S11 7TW 10.00am – 12.30pm Blacka Moor User Forum is a great way to find out about Blacka Moor and how it is managed. Come and join us for a spring walkabout meeting. It's a great chance to ask questions and find out about future plans for the site. We would love to hear your views and ideas. For more information please contact us at nature.reserves@wildsheffield.com or 0114 263 4335
Sat 15th Friends of Whinfell Quarry Gardens: Workday Meet by the entrance to the garden (near entrance to Whirlow Brook Hall) at 9.30am We usually work until around 12.30pm and have a break for refreshments at 11.00am. Tools are provided but please wear suitable clothing and bring work gloves if you have them. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/whinfellquarry/
Sun 16th Wedding Fayre Whirlow Brook Hall 11.00am – 2.00pm Hosted by Wedding Fayres Yorkshire, the perfect time to see Whirlow Brook Hall dressed for a wedding and meet with lots of recommended suppliers. To book free ticket, go to: https://weddingfayresyorkshire.co.uk/fayre/whirlow-brook-hall-sheffield-2/
Mon 17th Stumperlowe Probus Club: ‘Wild Sheffield’ Fulwood Sports Club, Chorley Road S10 3RL Refreshments at 10am followed main meeting at 10.30am (See 3rd March note for further details of the group)
Tues 18th Bread and Roses WI: Transformation Challenge Ecclesall Church Hall, Ringinglow Road 7.30pm Take something unloved and make it wonderful. New members and visitors are very welcome. Contact breadandroseswi@gmail.com for meeting details.
Tues 18th Inside Portland Works: A Living Legacy of Craft & Enterprise Portland Works, Randall Street, S2 4SJ 9.00am – 11.30am As part of the Festival of Social Enterprise, Portland Works invites you to an exclusive showround of this historic Grade II* listed building, home to a vibrant community of makers, artists, and social enterprises. Explore the workshops, meet some of the independent tenants who call Portland Works home, and learn about the site’s rich heritage and ongoing evolution as a hub for creativity and innovation. Free entry
Wed 19th Joined-Up Heritage Sheffield: ‘Six Years of Putting the Sheaf Back in Sheffield (and the Porter Brook)’ Makerspace Lecture Room, Portland Works, Randall Street 7.00pm – 9.00pm Simon Ogden says that rivers ran through his 35 years as a Town Planner, activist and urban historian. He is chair of the Sheaf and Porter Trust, which has galvanized efforts to recover and improve the rivers – involving planning battles, river rangers, urban caving and more. Members of Friends of Portland Works £3.00, non members £5.00 plus Eventbrite charge. Book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
Thurs 20th Rivelin Valley Conservation Group: Open Meeting – ‘Rivelin River Health – the good, the bad and the ugly.’ Stephen Hill Methodist Church, 547 Manchester Road 7.30pm Entrance: Members £3, non-members £4 including refreshments. Non-members are always welcome
Thurs 20th Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust: Volunteer work day on Blacka Moor Meet at Stony Ridge car park. 10am – 3pm (Please see details on Sat 1st March event)
Fri 21st Sheffield Botanical Gardens: Introduction to Garden Design (1 day workshop) Botanical Gardens 10.00am – 4.00pm For anyone who would like to better understand the rules and principles that underpin good garden design and begin to learn how to use them to get the most out of their own outdoor space. It will also help you to appreciate, understand and ‘read’ other gardens. Cost £65 Book at: https://www.sbg.org.uk/whats-on
Fri 21st Greenhill Community Library Evening Talk: ‘Portland Works, Past and Present’ Greenhill Library, 160 Hemper Lane 7.30pm (Doors open 7.00pm) The present-day Portland Works is a community enterprise and home to more than 30 craftspeople. Anna de Lange talks about the past and present of this historic building. Tickets (£5) at reception or book online at www.greenhill.bookwhen.com
Sat 22nd Abbeydale Singers: Concert Winter Gardens, city centre 3.00pm – 3.30pm This is part of the Classical Sheffield 2025 concert programme
Sat 22nd Broomhall Litter Pick Meet at 10.00 at the junction of Collegiate Crescent and Brunswick St. Equipment provided. Taking part is at the participants’ own risk.
Sat 22nd Totley Vintage & Artisan Fayre St. John’s Church Hall, Abbeydale Road South 10.00am – 3.00pm Come along and find some lovely items for your collection, your decor, or as gifts. There will be 22 indoor stalls and 3 outdoor stalls. Parking beside the church hall. Admission £1.
Sun 23rd Nether Edge Farmers’ Market Nether Edge Road & Glen Road 12noon – 4.00pm All the usual variety of stalls selling gifts, jewellery, food and much more. Not to be missed.
Sun 23rd Sheffield Half Marathon Start at Arundel Gate 9.30am Full course runs from the start along Ecclesall Road/Ecclesall Road South – Ringinglow Road / Sheephill Road/ Hathersage Road/Rushley Road/Limb Lane/Ecclesall Road South and back to Arundel Gate 10k course starts on Hathersage Road/Rushley Road/Limb Lane and back to Arundel Gate Full details at: https://www.runforall.com/events/half-marathon/sheffield-half-marathon/
Tues 25th Hunter Archaeological Society: AGM + ‘Medieval Pottery in Yorkshire – New Look’ Showroom 5, in the Showroom Workstation at 15 Paternoster Row. 7.30pm Non-members are very welcome to attend the talks – a small donation is appreciated.
Tues 25th Ecclesall Local History Society: "Whiteley Wood Hall". A talk by Alan Crutch Mylnhurst School Chapel, Button Hill, 7.30 pm. Entrance via the main drive and car park. Non-members are very welcome (£5)
Tues 25th Friends of the Porter Valley: Work Morning Meeting place to bbe announced Starts 9.45am – 12.00pm Please go to: www.fopv.org.uk for further information.
Tues 25th South Yorkshire Industrial History Society: ‘New Discoveries of Sheffield’s Industrial Metallurgical Industry Royal Victoria Hotel, Sheffield 5.30pm for 6.00pm Lectures are open to all, but we appreciate a small donation from non-members. Please contact the Secretary, Margaret Tylee, for further details. (tel 0114 283 0056, 077024609011; email: margarettylee12@yahoo.co.uk
Tues 25th Friends of the Botanical Gardens: ‘The Journey of Hooton’s Walled Nursery’ Education Centre, Botanical Gardens 10.30am – 12noon In 2024 Dean Charlton joined his father Glenn in taking over and revitalising a 4 acre walled garden near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, which they launched as Hooton’s Walled Nursery. Dean’s talk will look at the journey they have taken over the course of the year and share details of the gardens and nurseries that have inspired and influenced them along the way. Non-members welcome to join us (£5 at the door on the day.) More at: www.fobssheffield.co.uk/events
Tues 25th Sheffield Astronomical Society: Beginner’s Evening Ranmoor Parish Centre, 5 Ranmoor Park Road, S10 3GX 7.30pm – 9.30pm Our regular presentations as always will be APODOM, Astro News and Monthly Notes. Visitors and guests welcome. Please go to: www.sheffieldastro.org.uk
Tues 25th Friends of the Botanical Gardens: ‘People, Plants and Pavilions – Public Tour’ Meet at the Education Centre, Botanical Gardens 1.00pm – 2.00pm For March we’ll be exploring the history of the Gardens. We encourage people taking the tour to make a £3 donation to the Gardens.
Wed 26th Totley History Group: ‘How The Blitz Came To Sheffield’ Totley Library, Baslow Road 7.30pm A talk by Andrew Beard. Non-members very welcome. Membership of the THG is £5 per year and we charge £3 to non-members and £2 to members each meeting which helps to pay for the speakers and the website.
Thurs 27th Dore Probus Club: ‘Does the Criminal Justice System Work?’ Dore Methodist Church Hall, High Street 10.15am Dore Probus Club is a thriving social organisation for retired men, irrespective of age, who meet to make friends and enjoy a wide range of stimulating talks. Members and guests welcome. For further information, please call Nigel Reeves, the Secretary, at: n-reeves@outlook.com
Thurs 27th Indie Markets Ltd.: Spring Night Market The Steamworks, Randall Street, S2 4SJ 5.00pm – 11.00pm Sheffield’s Indie Vintage Makers and Artisans Market with artisans, street food, beer and cocktails
Thurs 27th ‘Snip#3’ The Steamworks, Randall Street 5.00pm – 10.00pm We welcome you to come along, grab a drink and get busy collaging in our cosy creative space! Whether you're a seasoned artist or curious about trying something new, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow collage enthusiasts, share techniques and get inspired by each other's ideas whilst exploring the world of collage! £3 per person (cash or card accepted at the entrance to our area). Tickets from Eventbrite
Thurs 27th Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust: Volunteer Work Morning at Sunny Bank Meet at Broomhall Place, S10 2DG 10.00am (Finish 12noon) Tasks vary from footpath improvements and access work, to habitat and vegetation management. Gloves, tools, and refreshments are provided, but please wear suitable rough outdoor clothing, including waterproofs, hat, trousers and long sleeves and sturdy footwear, and bring some lunch and water. For more information please contact us at nature.reserves@wildsheffield.com or 0114 263 4335.
Fri.28 Mar- Sheffield Photographic Society: Annual Exhibition Sun.6 Apr Sheffield Cathedral Open during normal cathedral times. A prints-only exhibition (no AI) demonstrating the talents of SPS members. Free entry.
Sat 29th Sheffield Symphony Orchestra: From the New World and other Distant Lands All Saints Church Ecclesall, Ringinglow Road 7.30pm Programme: Borodin - In the Steppes of Central Asia / Forsyth - Viola Concerto Dvorak - Symphony no. 9 ('From the New World') Tickets £6 - £12 Book at: www.sheffieldsymphony.org.uk
Sat 29th Joined-Up Heritage Sheffield: ‘Sheffield Home of Football – Guided Walking Tours – Lost Football Grounds of Sheffield Highfield Library, London Road 11.00am – 12.30pm Join us on a tour around the Bramall Lane area of Sheffield. Find out where football was played in Sheffield in its earliest forming days. Discover the exact locations of some of footballs earliest grounds. Learn about the clubs that used these spaces to craft a sport now followed by 5 billion. Cost £5. Book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheffields-lost-football-grounds-guided-walks-tickets-1078635741539
Sat 29th Sheffield Botanical Gardens: Mother’s Day Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop - with British Tulips Education Centre, Botanical Gardens 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2.00pm – 4.00pm Using seasonal, British-grown flowers and sustainable floristry techniques, you will learn the basics of flower conditioning and how to make a hand-tied bouquet. You'll take home a stunning bouquet, perfect as a gift for yourself or a loved one. Cost £35 (+ booking fee). Book at Eventbrite or https://www.sbg.org.uk/whats-on/mothersdaybouquet
Sat 29th Escafeld Chorale: ‘Gloria’ Holy Trinity Church, Grove Road, Millhouses 7.30pm – 9.30pm Music for Easter ranging from the 17th century (Monteverdi’s ‘Beatus Vir’) to the 20th century (Rutter’s ‘Gloria’ and Faure’s ‘Cantique de Jean Racine’) Tickets £12, students £6, accompanied under-16s £3. Go to: www.escafeldchorale.org.uk
Sat 29th The Singers’ Collective: ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’ St. Oswald’s Church, corner of Bannerdale Road and Abbeydale Road 7.30pm Featuring songs from: Disney’s Moana, Tangled, Up, Tarzan and Toy Story 2, La La Land, Cats, Wicked, Maria, Mamma Mia, When Harry Met Sally, The Prince of Egypt, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, Elizabeth, City of Angels, A Room with a View, Joker, Shawshank Redemption, Les Misérables This is a ‘Pay As You Feel’ event
Sat 29th Totley Litter Picking Morning. Meet outside Totley Library, Baslow Road 10.00am – 11.00am Equipment provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity at participants’ own risk.
Sat/Sun 29th/30th Sheffield Model Railway Exhibition 2025 Birkdale School, Oakholme Road S10 3DH Sat. 10am – 5pm / Sun. 10am – 4.30pm Layouts and traders from the model railways world. Refreshments available Entry cost (to be decided)
Sun 30th Rivelin Valley Conservation Group: Task Day For details, please call Graham Appleby on 07850 712988
Sun 30th Abbeydale Miniature Railway: Start of the 2025 programme Abbeydale Road South (before junction with Dore Road). 1.00pm – 5.00pm Tickets £2 per ride
Sun 30th ‘Big Fish, Little Fish Sheffield Mother’s Day Family Rave’ The Steamworks, Randall Street 2.00pm – 4.00pm Great family fun! Whether you're a Mum, Step Mum, Mum in law, Foster Mum, Surrogate Mum or any other type of Mum we got you! Or maybe your partner wants to give you and an afternoon to yourself and bring the small people to the rave.. we got you as well! Bring your little Batmans, Spidermans, Wonder Womens and step onto a vibrant dancefloor where families can groove together amidst colourful bubbles, dazzling light effects, giant balloons, a joyful confetti blast, and a lively parachute dance finale. Food, refreshments etc. Details and tickets (£0 - £12.91) at Eventbrite
Classical Sheffield Festival Weekend This annual event will be held in March and includes many fine performances. Some are held in the south west of the city and are included in the calendar while others are in the city centre. A full list of the very many events in the city centre and other venues around local areas, go to: https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/whats-on/
Sheffield Festival of the Outdoors 2025 Every March, Sheffield celebrates what it means to be ‘The Outdoor City’ by hosting the Festival of the Outdoors. You'll find everything from large-scale international sporting events to small community gatherings; from guided walks to some of the worlds hardest bouldering problems; outdoor markets to film festivals. There's something for everyone! Check out the festival programme so far on our festival page here: https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/headline-events/festival-of-the-outdoors/
University of Sheffield: The Big Walk 2025 With a choice of 20 miles or 31 miles through the stunning Peak District, join us as we fundraise for groundbreaking neurological research happening right here in Sheffield. Anyone can take part in the walk regardless of their association with the University. More information at: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/giving/fundraise/big-walk/faqs If you have questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact the Big Walk team. Email: giving@sheffield.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0) 114 222 5598
Sheffield Millhouses Probus Club Probus Clubs are for retired and part-retired men and women. We meet every Monday morning in the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Millhouses. The typical format of our meetings is to arrive from 10.00am for tea or coffee, with biscuits (provided free of charge) and informal chat amongst members, followed at 10.30 by any club business and the talk. We aim to finish around 11.45am. Guests very welcome. Please call Patrick Crowley, Secretary, on 0114 2553234 for any queries. Mon. 10th ‘History of the Tinsley to Sheffield Canal’ Mon. 17th ‘Digging Up The Dead’ Mon. 24th ‘J F Kennedy’ Mon. 31st ‘Aluminium Bahrain’
Ents Sheffield Ents Sheffield is an online comprehensive listing of events across Sheffield. It is well worth looking at. It can be found at: https://www.ents24.com/whatson/sheffield
Friends of Whirlow Brook Park Sat. Mon.10th Monday Volunteer Session 9.30am – 12.15pm Sat. 15th Orchard Work Session 9.30am – 12.15pm Mon. 17th Monday Volunteer Session 9.30am – 12.15pm Information about the FoWP can be found at: https://friendsofwhirlowbrookpark.org.uk/about-us/
General Cemetery events Sat. 8th ‘The Women of Sheffield General Cemetery’ 11.00am-11.30am £5 Sat. 8th Cabaret Boom Boom at the Cemetery. 8.00 £16 Sun. 9th The Great Sheffield Flood Tour of the Cemetery 10.00am/10.30am £5 Thurs.13th Folk at the Chapel presents Alastair Gordon and OranjaBanj 7.30pm £10 Fri.14th Robb Johnson, Sian Allen & Fae Simon – ‘The Acoustic Irregulars’ 7.30pm £12 Sat.15th ‘Standing on the Shoulders of Giants’ with Blue Seven Jazz 7.30pm £12 Thurs.20th Cemetery Sessions and Fataka present Evan Parker 7.30pm £15 Sun.23rd The Nether Edge Voices 2.00pm £5 [Please note: advertised booking costs through www.ticketsource.co.uk will have an additional booking fee added] Full details of all these events at: www.gencem.org
Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses For details of forthcoming courses, go to: https://www.craftcourses.com/providers/ecclesall-woods-craft-courses Sat. 8th Willow Handbag / Shoulderbag £110 9.30am – 4.00pm Sat. 22nd Pole Lathe Course – Make a Mallet £105 9.30am – 4.00pm
Nether Edge Folk Club The club meets every Wednesday at the Nether Edge Bowling Club on Nether Edge Road for a Singers / Players night between 8.00pm – 10.30pm. Occasionally we have a national or international guest performer. On these nights we charge admission and only a few singers’ spots will be available. At singers’ nights we ask everybody to contribute £2 to the fund that we build up to help pay for guests.
Café#9 The Nether Edge Road café has become a venue for a lively, eclectic assortment of musical performances, well worth a visit. They also do great coffee and other refreshments. Their events programme can be viewed at: www.wegottickets.com/cafe9
Banner Cross Pub gigs The Banner Cross pub now has a programme of events and activities which it advertises on its website. Please go to: https://www.thebannercross.co.uk/what-s-on
Nether Edge Bowling Club Fri. 7th Serious Sam Barrett Fri. 21st John Reilly in concert with Lewis Nitikman Performances 7.30pm-11.00pm. For tickets contact Michelle on 07742 627 839 or email: tickets@nebc.uk
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.
Greystones Gigs Both the Greystones pub on Greystones Road has become very popular for their varied musical events. Its events can be found at: www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/events and www.wegottickets.com
Sheffield University Drama Studio Performances at University of Sheffield Drama Studio, Shearwood Road, S102TD Mon. 31st ‘The Alice Project’ Full details and ticket sales at: https://www.ents24.com/sheffield-events/the-university-of-sheffield-drama-studio
Heeley City Farm The Farm has many events and activities through the year and is always open to visitors with a welcoming café on site and lots to see and experience. For details, go to: www.heeleyfarm.org.uk/events
Sheffield Theatres A full programme of events at the Sheffield Theatre venues – Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse – can be found at: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on
University of Sheffield Concerts Firth Hall, Western Bank (unless otherwise indicated) Details of the 23 events in March can be found at: https://performancevenues.group.shef.ac.uk/whats-on/
Friends of Ecclesall Woods Venue: Meets every Tuesday morning at 9.30 at The Woodland Discovery Centre The group carries out footpath maintenance, ditching, fencing, clearing, planting and many other tasks to help the rangers Please contact Jane Beresford for further information on 07518 750262 or email janeanden@gmail.com
Ecclesall Library Babytime every Thursday 2.00pm-3.00pm Babies 0 to 18 months with parents/carers in children’s library Storytime every Monday in term time 2.00pm – 2.45pm Children 3 – 5 years old Chatterbooks 4.00pm-4.45pm Ages 8 to 11 Sports Memories every Wednesday 10.00am – 12noon for the over-50s (no need to book) Art and Crafts Group second Friday of the month 10.00am – 11.30am Past Times Group first Friday of the month 10.30am – 11.30am Talk about memories, old events ect. Coffee Morning Reading Group 1st Wednesday of the month 11.00am to 12noon For further details and to reserve a place, please contact the library on: 0114 2037222 PLEASE CHECK BEFOREHAND THAT THESE EVENTS ARE RUNNING DURING FEBRUARY AND THE TIMES ARE CORRECT.
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! 1. Ecclesall Woods Thursdays. Meet at 10.20am in or near the big wooden shelter above the Woodland Discovery Centre 2. Totley Wednesdays. Meet at 10.20am outside Totley Library, Baslow Road 3. Porter Valley Tuesdays. Meet at 1.20pm at Endcliffe Park café
Jazz at the Lescar Lescar Hotel, Sharrow Vale Road 8.30pm Wed. 5th Anna Chandler-King Ensemble £10 Wed. 12th Maria Grapsa Quintet £10 Wed. 19th Mishra and Deepa Shakthi £10 Wed. 26th Jamil Sheriff Trio with Nadim Teimoori £10 Tickets for all other gigs, at The Lescar, Theatre Deli, and Hope Works, can be purchased by emailing us at Lescarjazz@gmail.com or messaging us via Facebook. Tickets will also be available on the door at all gigs, if available. For more information, contact Jez Matthews on 0774 020 1939 or go to: www.jazzatthelescar.com
Lantern Theatre Kenwood Park Road, Sharrow Sat. 1st ‘Quarks and Quonstellations’ Fri. 7th Nick Battle (Songs and Music Industry Stories) Sat.8th Joe Kent-Walters is FRANKIE MONROE: LIVE! Tues. 18th – Sat. 22nd ‘The Bacchae and the Frogs Mon. 24th Chris Brain Fri. 28th Heather Findlay (Plus Robyn Gair) Sat. 29th Joe Kent-Walters is FRANKIE MONROE: LIVE! Go to: https://www.lanterntheatre.org.uk/ for further details. Book online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk or call 0114 2551776
Sheffield Marquetry Group The group meets each Tuesday in term time, 10.00am to 12noon, in the crypt of St. Oswald’s Church (corner of Bannerdale Road and Abbeydale Road. For more information, contact Graeme Johnson, email: theegraeme@mac.com Tel. 0114 237 5348. Mobile. 07947 127 909.
Live at Sam’s House concerts are becoming more popular in the UK. These are private functions,by invite or request only. We are not a music venue, however we would love for you to join us so do get in touch to reserve a space. (limited availability) Our house is in the S11 postcode of Sheffield and we will send the address closer to the date. For information, including the two gigs in February and others in March, April and May, go to: https://liveatsams.co.uk/
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: bannercrossneighbourhoodgroup@hotmail.co.uk with your name, address and phone number.