what's on, feb 09

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Outdoor Activities* Step out from Coal Aston

A round walk of approx 5 miles. This walk includes some prolonged inclines, some stiles and oodles of mud. When: Saturday 14th Febru-ary. Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet in the car park behind Coal Aston Community Centre, Eckington Road. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Bring packed lunch.

Coal Aston

The Health Projects Ranger 0114 283 9195

* Plant Pyramids

Learn how to weave willow and make your own plant pyramid to take home to your garden. When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at Moss Way entrance, below Roydfield Drive, Westfield. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Westfield Plantation Westfield SHEFFIELD S20

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 Workout

Meet the Rangers and help with some practical woodland work on the site. When: Sunday 15th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Ranger van, where the Bridle Stile (bridle-way) meets Quarry Hill or call 07974 943 549 to find us. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing, bring packed lunch.

Mosborough Old Nursery Mosborough SHEFFIELD S20

0114 275 1176

* Fly a Foxy Kite

The Rangers will provide all the materials you need to make kites. All we need is some wind on the day! This is a great site for making and flying kites. When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the top of the hill on Fox Lane Playing Fields. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Fox Lane Playing Fields Manor SHEFFIELD S2

0114 275 1176



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* Whatever the Weather

Brave the wintery weather and come down to Salmon Pastures to make some wind chimes and wind mills or design your very own rain gauge to and see if you can guess how much rain falls this month. When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Follow the signs from the bridge on Attercliffe Road. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Salmon Pastures Nature Reserve Off Attercliffe Road Attercliffe SHEFFIELD S9

The River Stewardship Company 0114 245 9749

* Wonderful Willow

Come along and have a go at sculpting with living willow. When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Ranger van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Darnall Community Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9

The Darnall Greenspaces Ranger 0114 261 1925



for further details

* Porter Valley Cycle Ride & Treasure Hunt

Join the Rangers for two wheeled Treasure Hunt! Bring a cycle and picnic lunch. When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at Endcliffe Park Café. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Porter Valley SHEFFIELD S11

0114 268 6196

* Hit the slopes

Come along and sledge the slopes in High Hazels Park without snow. When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

High Hazels Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9

0114 261 1925



for further details

* Bird Box Bonanza

It’s National Nest Box week. Come along and build a bird box to take home. Tools & materials provided. When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Un-der 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

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

0114 275 1176

* Tread the Trail

Collect a map from the Rangers and follow the trail to discover more about the park. A fun and interactive trail for all ages. When: Thursday 19th February. Cost: Free. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Meet at the Centre in the Park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult, wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Norfolk Heritage Park Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2

0114 275 1176



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* Wonderful Willow

Come along a have a go at sculpting with living willow. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing.

Phillimore Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9

0114 261 1925

* Home-Made

Come and make a nest box to provide a home for the birds arriving in Spring or a bird feeder to keep them healthy over the last of the winter months. When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet opposite the Tennis Courts in the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Booking essential.

Richmond Park Richmond SHEFFIELD S13

0114 275 1176



for further details

* Wonderful Walks - Legs 11

Join the Rangers for a round walk of approx. 7 miles exploring 11 parks, woodlands and green spaces. The walk includes some uneven ground and stiles. When: Sunday 22nd February. Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Meet at The Cruck Barn, Concord Park, Shire-green. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, wear suit-able footwear/clothing, bring packed lunch.

North Sheffield SHEFFIELD

0114 240 3578

Recycle Art and Heritage Half Term Activity Days

Recycle Art at the Energy Centre - family activity to create art from recycled materials Heritage Activities - come and join in with our team of archaeologists. When: Thursday 19th and Sat 21st February. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Wheelchair accessible.

Heeley City Farm Richards Road SHEFFIELD S2 3DT

0114 303 9981



for further details

Sheffield Botanical RSPB Aren’t Birds Brilliant Event

Come and see the wildlife of the Botanical Gardens with the RSPB. Meet at the Demonstration Centre Thompson Road entrance. Tel-escopes and binoculars available. There will be fun activities for children, guided walks, information and simple tips about gardening and bird feeding that people can adopt to make a real difference to the environment. The Gardens will showcase its fabulous wildlife and people may be lucky enough to see woodpeckers, nuthatches and jays, and of course the ever present virtually tame squirrels. When: Sunday 15th February. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Botanical Gardens Clarkehouse Road Broomhill SHEFFIELD S10 2LN

0114 268 6001

Lambing Open Day at Whirlow Hall Farm

A lambing open day is being held at Whirlow Hall Farm. The open day will also include pony rides, craft activities and a barbecue. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per person. Family tickets £10.00 (2+2). Due to the nature of the event it is advisable that pregnant women do not attend this event.

Whirlow Hall Farm Whirlow Lane Whirlow SHEFFIELD S11 9QF

0114 235 2678

Valentine Fun Day - Arts & Crafts

When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Suggested donation 50p - £1.00. Age: 7 - 13 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Meersbrook Park Watch group, meet at the Pavilion for Valentines day fun. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an ac-tive role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session.

Meersbrook Park Watch Pavillion Derbyshire Lane Meersbrook SHEFFIELD S8

Nicky Moore 0114 263 4335

Valentine Fun day - Tree Planting

When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Suggested donation 50p - £1.00. Age: 7 - 13 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Crookes Watch group, meet at Bole Hill Pavilion for tree planting. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an ac-tive role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session.

Crookes SHEFFIELD S10


Valentine Fun

When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Sug-gested donation 50p - £1.00. Age: 7 - 13 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Shire Brook Valley Watch group, meet at the Stone Lane Woodhouse for Valentines day fun. Sheffield Wild-life Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refresh-ments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Offic-ers to help you get the most out of your session.

Woodhouse SHEFFIELD S13


Winter Play

Winter Play on Busk Meadows Park, S5 8XJ. When: Monday 16th February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 0 - 16 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportu-nities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are in-cluded. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session.

Busk Meadows Park Shirecliffe Road SHEFFIELD S5 8XJ

Sarah Duly 0114 263 4335

Winter Play

Winter Play on Wolfe Road Park, S6 1BT. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 0 - 16 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportu-nities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are in-cluded. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session.

Wolfe Road Park SHEFFIELD S6 1BT

Sarah Duly 0114 263 4335

Winter Play

Winter Play on Coronation Park, Oughtibridge, S35 0JG. When: Fri-day 20th February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 0 - 16 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Shef-field City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refresh-ments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Offic-ers to help you get the most out of your session.

Oughtibridge SHEFFIELD S35

Sarah Duly 0114 263 4335

Indoor Activities/Theatre/ShowsCraft Club

Craft Club. When: Wednesday 18th Februray. Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm. Cost: £8 including snack and materials. Contact: Jon 230 6479.

Planet Pot, 102 Hangingwater Road SHEFFIELD S11 7ER

Jon 0114 230 6479

Family fun day

When: Sunday 15th February. Time: There are two sessions - 9.00am - 1.00pm or 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Cost: £10 per adult & £6.50 per child. Family tickets are available at £30 for a family of 4. A variety of activities including juggling, uni-cycle, spoon walking and lots more. Must book in advance. Contact 0114 244 8823 for more information. More information can be found at www.greentop.org.

Greentop Circus Centre, St. Thomas Building, 74 Holywell Road SHEFFIELD S4 8AS

0114 244 8823

Holiday Scheme

When: Friday 20th February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 0 - 5 years. Holiday Playscheme. For more information contact the Early Days Children’s Centre on 0114 250 3060.

Early Days Children’s Centre Palgrave Road SHEFFIELD S5 8GS

0114 250 3060

Teddybears picnic

When: Sunday 15th February. Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm. Cost: Free. Bring a teddybear. Food will be provided for small children. For more information contact the Children’s Centre on 0114 233 2878.

Fox Hill & Grenoside Children’s Centre Keats Road SHEFFIELD S6 1AZ

0114 233 2878

Arts & Crafts/Dance

When: Monday 16th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heard-ings park at 10.00am). Cost: £1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Introductions. Arts & Crafts/Dance Mat/Playstation/Sports in Yard/Karaoke/Games. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8-13years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 239 4422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed.

Valley Park Community Primary School Norton Avenue SHEF-FIELD S14 1SL

Wendy/Grace 0114 239 4422

Cinema

When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heard-ings park at 10.00am). Cost: £1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Cinema - film & venue to be confirmed. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8 - 13years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 239 4422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed.


Weston Park Museum

When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heardings park at 10.00am). Cost: £1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Wes-ton Park Museum. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8-13years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 239 4422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed.

Weston Park Museum Western Bank SHEFFIELD S10 2TP


Youth Activities

When: Monday 16th February to Friday 19th February. Time: Ring to confirm. Cost: Ring to confirm. Age: Ring to confirm. Rivelin to Sheaf district - residential. There are 20 places available. The resi-dential will look at working together, problem solving, team working and voice and influence. The Rivelin to Sheaf district includes Totley, Nether Edge, Sharrow, Broomhall and Crookes. Further details and bookings - contact Maryam Mahmud, Senior Youth Worker (Rivelin to Sheaf) on 0114 275 4504 or 07766 754932.

Maryam Mahmud 0114 275 4504

El Alcalde De Zalamea

Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st February. Time: 7.30pm. Hispanic Society A seventeenth-century Spanish “honour play”, El Alcalde De Zalamea deals withthe clash between the peasantry and the nobility and updates the action to anebulous tropical military dictatorship. Performed in Spanish.Tickets and booking information available by email at [email protected].

The University Of Sheffield Drama Studio Shearwood Road SHEF-FIELD S10 2TD

0114 222 0200

http://www.shef.ac.uk/concerts/Saints Alive in Concert.

The puppet team from Woodseats and Mount View Methodist Churches perform their show. Time: 7.00pm. Tickets: Adults £3.00, Children £1.00.

Montgomery Theatre Surrey Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2LG

0114 272 0455

http://www.montgomerytheatre.org.uk/

Lunchtime Concerts

University Drama Studio Department of Music. Lunchtime Con-certs. Thursdays from 12th February - 26th March. Time: 1.10pm. For up to date information regarding the lunchtime concerts, includ-ing details of all programmes, see the concerts website at www.shef.ac.uk/concerts or contact the Department of Music on 0114 222 0499. Admission free; Donations gratefully received.

The University Of Sheffield Drama Studio Shearwood Road SHEF-FIELD S10 2TD

0114 222 0200

http://www.shef.ac.uk/concerts/Trendy Tudors

When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: £3.50 per child, adults free. Age: 5 - 11 years. Please book in advance by calling the Education Team (see below), or email [email protected].

The Millennium Galleries, 48 Arundel Gate SHEFFIELD S1 2PP

Education Team 0114 278 2655

Family Album

When: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: 5 - 11 years. In-spired by the Family Album: Pictures from the National Portrait Gallery exhibition. You will have a free photographic family portrait taken and then create a frame for it that tells a story about your fam-ily. No need to book, just drop in.

The Millennium Galleries, 48 Arundel Gate SHEFFIELD S1 2PP

0114 278 2600

http://www.sheffieldgalleries.org.ukSheffield Fire & Police Museum

When: Sunday 22nd February. Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: £3.00 for children, £4.00 for adults & £11.00 for a family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) where one child in each family gets in for free. Age: suit-able for all ages. Meet Fireman Sam and enjoy fire engine rides for a day full of lots of adventure and fun.

Fire Police Museum, The Old Fire Station, 101-109 West Bar SHEFFIELD S3 8PT

0114 249 [email protected]://www.firepolicemuseum.org.uk

Sleeping Beauty

The Darnall Musical Theatre Company presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’, a pantomime by James Barry. When: Wednesday 11th - Saturday 14th February. Time: Wednesday - Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm. Cost: Admission - Adults £5.00, concessions - £4.50.

Darnall Community Centre Darnall Road Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 5AF

0114 287 2587

Sheffield Steelers v Nottingham Panthers

When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 7.00pm. Cost: £13.50. Dis-counts available for concessions, students and family tickets.

Sheffield Arena Broughton Lane Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 2DF

0114 56 5656

Sheffield Steelers v Newcastle Vipers

When: Sunday 15th Februray. Time: 6.00pm. Cost: £13.30. Dis-counts for concessions, students and family tickets.

Sheffield Arena Broughton Lane Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 2DF

0114 256 5656

Babes in the Wood Pantomime

Firth Park Methodist Church Entertainment Society present their 25th Anniversary pantomime, “Babes in the Wood” - A NODA pantomime by Stephen Duckham. Come and enjoy a fun-filled, family night out. A professional performance by an amateur group. Tickets are selling fast. When: Monday 16th - Saturday 21st Februry. Time: 7.30pm. Cost: Adults £4.50, concessions and senior citizens £4.00.

Firth Park Methodist Church Stubbin Lane Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 6QN

Lynne Brand 0114 249 0839

Lantern Making

Join the team at Highfield Library and make a lantern ready for the Sharrow Lantern Carnival. Suitable for children over the age of 5. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. When: 16th Februry. Time: 10.00am. Cost: Free. Places can be booked on 0114 293 0018.

Highfield Library London Road Highfield SHEFFIELD S2 4NF

0114 203 7204

Jack and the Beanstalk

A traditional pantomime performed by The Frecheville Original Production Society with something for everyone, plenty of audi-ence participation and of course a pantomime cow. When: Monday 16th - Saturday 21st February. Time: Start Time: 7.30pm, end time: 10.00pm. Cost: £4.50. Discounts available for concessions, group bookings.

Frecheville Community Centre Frecheville Community Theatre Churchdale Road Frecheville SHEFFIELD S12 4XT

0114 264 7484

Family Trees for Children

Do you want to know who your ancestors were, what they looked like and where they lived? This event will show you how to begin trac-ing your family tree. You’ll have the chance to start filling in a family tree chart and learn how to find birth, marriage and death certificates and other information to trace your ancestors. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: Start Time: 10.30am, end time: 12.30pm. Cost: Free. Suitable for 7 - 11 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Places can be booked on 0114 203 9395 or by emailing [email protected].

St. Marys Church Community Centre Bramall Lane SHEFFIELD S2 4QZ

0114 223 0223

Flag Design Workshops

Come along to Highfield Children’s Library and help design a flag which will be installed on London Road in April 2009. When: Sat-urday 21st February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free. This is a family craft design activity suitable for all ages. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Highfield Library London Road Highfield SHEFFIELD S2 4NF

0114 203 7204

Chuckle Brothers - The Lost Generation

QDOS Entertainment presents The Chuckle Brothers in “Chuckle Trek”. To boldly go where no one has gone for a while. Paul and Barry Chuckle set off on a new adventure and this time find them-selves hurtling through space. Captain James T Burke needs to re-cruit a crew to go on board the USS Exercise as they must save the Earth from being taken over by a nation of rogue robots. The alien robot colony has waged war on our world and must be stopped at all costs. Can Earth be saved from this new threat to our planet? Are the Chuckle Brothers the intrepid duo who can do this? Of course they are. Time: Start Time: 4.30pm. Additional Information: The Friday shows are at 4.30pm and 7.30pm and the Saturday shows are at 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Cost: £12.50.

Sheffield Theatre Trust, The Lyceum Theatre Tudor Square City Cen-tre SHEFFIELD S1 2LA

0114 249 6000

http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Red Coffee Morning

When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 10.00am - 1.30pm. Cost; Free entry, other prices apply, please see below. Lots of fun activi-ties. Suitable for all ages. Raffle tickets, chair aerobics, red food sold at the shop in the centre. £1.00 for the chair aerobics. All proceeds go to the British Heart Foundation.

Victoria Community Centre Stafford Road SHEFFIELD S2 2SE

Dianna Cairns 0114 273 9850

Sports ActivitiesArchie Camp

When: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February. Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm or 8.00am - 6.00pm. Cost: 9.00am - 3.00pm: £12.50 a day or £20.00 2 days; 8.00am - 6.00pm: £25.00 per day or £40.00 2 days. Age: 5 - 11. 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.ukSports Camp

Sports Camp: Street dance, football & cricket. When: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £1.00 per person.

Chaucer School Chaucer Road SHEFFIELD S5 8NH

Nick Gill 0114 273 6496

Sports Camp

When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £1.00 per person. Sports Camp with lots of activities. For more information contact Nick Gill on 0114 2736496.

Chaucer School SHEFFIELD S5

Nick Gill 0114 273 6496

Blastoff Training

Blastoff Training - Football Activities. When: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Free. For more information please contact Nick Gill on 0114 273 6496. (These activities are run by Activity Sheffield).

Holgate Meadows Lindsay Road SHEFFIELD S5 7WE

Nick Gill 0114 273 6496

Blastoff Training

Blastoff Training - Football Activities. When: Tuesday 17th & Thursday 19th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. (These activities are run by Activity Sheffield).

Meynall Youth Club Meynell Road SHEFFIELD S5 8GN

Nick Gill 0114 273 6496

Active Burngreave February Half Term Programme

When: Table Tennis on Monday 16th February at 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Multi Sports and Arts & Crafts on Tuesday 17th February at 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Football on Wednesday 18th February at 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Multi Sports and Arts & Crafts on Thursday 19th Februry 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Trampolining and Arts & Crafts on Friday 20th February at 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. Please call for more details. (These activities are run by Activity Sheffield).

Verdon Street Verdon Recreation Centre Burngreave SHEFFIELD S3

Laura 0114 273 5200


Football. When: Monday 16th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Please call for more details.

Nottingham Cliff Park Burngreave SHEFFIELD S3

Laura 0114 273 5200

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Football When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Please call for more details.

Firs Hill Community Primary School Orphanage Road Firshill SHEFFIELD S3 9AN

Laura 0114 273 5200


Football Tournament When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 12.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. (This activity is run by Activity Shef-field). Please call for more details.

Abbeyfield Park Pitsmoor SHEFFIELD S3

Laura 0114 273 5200


Football Tournament. When: Friday 20th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield), Please call for more details.

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Melrose Road Pitsmoor SHEF-FIELD S3

Laura 0114 273 5200


Trip to National Coal Mining Museum. Wednesday 18th February. Time: Pick up 9.30am from Verdon Recreation Centre. To book your place ring please 0114 249 1626. Cost: £2.00 per person. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield).

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Laura 0114 273 5200

Street Football

When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield).

Wolfe Road Park Foxhill SHEFFIELD S5

Nick Gill 0114 273 6496

Sports Camp Activities

When: Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th February. Time: 10.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: £1.00 per person. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield).

Parkwood High School Penrith Road SHEFFIELD S5 8UF

Nick Gill 0114 2736496

Skateboarding Sessions

When: Monday 16th February. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Expert tuition with skateboards and free equipment. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165.

Woodthorpe Community Primary School Lewis Road SHEFFIELD S13 8DA

Ryszard Szumski 0114 265 4165


When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Expert tuition with skateboards and free equipment. Sessions will be held at Oxley park, Stocksbridge. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165.



When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Expert tuition with skateboards and free equipment at Millhouses Park, S8. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165.



When: Friday 20th February. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Expert tuition with skateboards and free equipment at Shortbrook Primary School. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165.

Shortbrook Primary School Westfield Northway Westfield SHEF-FIELD S20 8FB


Livewire Soccer

When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 9.15am - 11.30am. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Livewire sports club at Woodthorpe Primary School. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165.



Livewire Soccer

When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Livewire sports club at Woodthorpe Primary School. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165.



Bowling at Hollywood Bowl

When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heard-ings park at 10.00am). Cost: £1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Bowling at Hollywood Bowl. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8-13years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 2394422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed.

Hollywood Bowling Valley Centertainment Broughton Lane SHEF-FIELD S9 2EP


Swimming at Hillsborough leisure centre

When: Friday 20th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heard-ings park at 10.00am). Cost: £1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Swimming at Hillsborough Leisure Centre. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8 - 13 years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 239 4422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch need-ed.

Sheffield International Venues Hillsborough Leisure Centre Beulah Road Hillsborough SHEFFIELD S6 2AN


Swimming Fun Sessions

When: Wednesday 18th & Friday 20th February. Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free for 8 - 13 years olds, £1.50 for everyone else.

Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre Bochum Parkway SHEFFIELD S8 8JR

Richard Woolen 0114 283 [email protected]://www.gravestennisleisure.co.uk/

Kids Camps

School holidays need never be a bore again when there’s the option of fun, sport and making friends for all 8 to 13 year olds at our Kids’ Camp. With swimming, coached sports sessions to improve skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whatever you are in to. There’s a jam-packed schedule of fun and games at Ponds Forge which includes diving in our Olympic-sized diving pool, racket games, leisure swimming and trampolin-ing. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Times: 8.30am - 5.00pm. For ages 8 - 13 years. Cost: Full Day: £20.00 ( £16.00 Fitness Unlimited members), Full week: £90.00 (£72.00 Fitness Unlimited members). A morning snack and a healthy lunch is in-cluded in the price of your sports camp. Options available range from pasta and rice dishes to jacket potatoes. Chips aren’t offered as a food option on the sports camps. As the kids are working hard through the day, they will select from a nutritionally well balanced menu to keep their energy levels up. Please note - children must be able to swim. Please call to book your place.

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre Sheaf Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2BP

0114 223 [email protected]://www.ponds-forge.co.uk

Swimming Fun Session

When: Wednesday 18th February 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February 9.30am - 11.30am. Cost: £3.50 per person. Please call for details.

King Edwards Vll Swimming Pool Clarkehouse Road SHEFFIELD S10 2LB

0114 267 [email protected]://www.kesp.co.uk/index.phpFun Sessions

When: Monday 16th, Wednesday 18th, Friday 20th February. Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: £2.00 Per Person. Under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult. This event is run by Activity Sheffield. Drop in Multi Sports Camp & Division Nine Tennis for girls and boys. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm. Ages: 8 - 13 yrs. Cost: Free. Lunch break 12.00pm - 1.00pm. During this time children are free to go elsewhere to get lunch (there are facilities opposite in the tennis centre serving hot and cold food and drinks) alternatively the children can bring a packed lunch and stay in the sports hall where staff are present throughout the lunch hour. Please call for more details. Laura Haxton on Tel 0114 273 4266.

Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre Bochum Parkway Norton SHEF-FIELD S8 8JR

0114 283 [email protected]://www.gravestennisleisure.co.uk/

Splash Session

When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Time: 1.45pm - 2.30pm & 2.30pm - 3.15pm. Cost: 1 session: £1.70 child, £2.00 adults. Double session: £2.60 child, £3.20 adults. Under 8’s must be ac-companied by an adult. For more detail please call number below.

Springs Leisure Centre East Bank Road Arbourthorne SHEFFIELD S2 2AL

0114 239 0880

Half Term Basketball Camp

When: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: £15.00 per day or £25.00 for both days. For ages 8 - 15. For more info call Basketball Development Officer. Please book in advance. Bring packed lunch and plenty of water to drink.

All Saints Sports Centre Norfolk Park Road Norfolk Park SHEF-FIELD S2

0114 273 [email protected]

Abbey Flyers Trampoline Club Holiday Program

Abbey Flyers Trampoline Club is the most successful Trampoline club in Yorkshire and is striving to be the best in the UK. The club is holding a holiday trampolining camp, where children can experi-ence top quality coaching and equipment. This is a unique opportu-nity for children and you never know we may find the next star of the future. The camp is open to children aged 5 years and above. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Time: There are two time slots available - 10.00am - 11.00am and 11.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: The cost of the course is £20.00 and must be paid in advance to se-cure a place. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disap-pointment and to help us plan our sessions and organise the number of staff required.

Goals Soccer Centre, 95 Norfolk Park Road SHEFFIELD S2 2RU

Multi - Sports - Cheerleading, Karate & Hip Hop

When: Monday 16th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00, (if children attend both activities on the 16th & 17th thay can pay £5.00). Multi - Sports - Cheerleading, Karate & Hip Hop. All sessions require clothes suitable for indoor and outdoor activities, drinks & packed lunch. For more information contact Emma Slaytor-Clayton on 0114 273 4266.

Birley Community Primary School Thornbridge Avenue SHEF-FIELD S12 3AB

Emma Slaytor 0114 273 4266

Multi - Sports - Trampolining

When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £.3.00 (if children attend both activities on the 16th & 17th thay can pay £5.00). Multi - Sports - Trampolining. All sessions require clothes suitable for indoor and outdoor activities, drinks and a packed lunch.

Birley Community Primary School Thornbridge Avenue SHEF-FIELD S12 3AB

Emma Slaytor-Clayton 0114 273 4266

Multi-Sports - Cheerleading, Karate & Breakdancing

When: Thursday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £2.00. Multi-Sports - Cheerleading, Karate & Breakdancing. All sessions require clothes suitable for indoor and outdoor activities, drinks and a packed lunch. For more information contact Emma Slaytor-Clayton on 0114 273 4266.

The City Secondary School Stradbroke Road SHEFFIELD S13 8SS

Emma Slaytor-Clayton 0114 273 [email protected]://www.thecityschool.plus.com

Multi-Sports - Cheerleading

When: Friday 20th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00. Multi-Sports Cheerleading. All sessions require clothes suit-able for indoor & outdoor activities, drinks and a packed lunch. For more information contact Emma Slaytor-Clayton on 0114 273 4266.

Sport & Leisure Centre High Street Beighton SHEFFIELD S20 1HE

Emma Slaytor-Clayton 0114 273 4266

Activity Days - Trampolining, Climbing, Cheerleading

When: Monday 16th February. Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 a day or £6.00 for three days. Activities - Trampolining, Climbing, Cheerleading. Booking necessary. Please wear suitable sports cloth-ing appropriate to the activity (no jeans please). Bring a packed lunch and a drink.

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road Handsworth SHEFFIELD S13 9HJ

Danny Kemp 0114 273 6601

Activity Days - Trampolining, Climbing & Cheerleading

When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 a day or £6.00 for three days. Activities - Trampolining, Climbing & Cheerleading. Booking necessary. Please wear suitable sports cloth-ing (no jeans please). Bring a packed lunch and a drink.


Danny Kemp 0114 273 6601

Activity Days - Football & Table Tennis

When: Wednesday 18th February. Time:10.30am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 a day or £6.00 for three days. Activities - Football & table ten-nis. Booking necessary. Please wear suitable sports clothing (no jeans please). Bring packed lunch and a drink.


Danny Kemp 0114 273 6601

Kick Start - Football

3 days course on Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th February. Cost: 1 Day £10.00, 2 days £20.00, 3 days £25.00. Ages: 4 yrs - 11 yrs. For more information please contact Ryan Laight.

King Edward VII School Glossop Road SHEFFIELD S10 2PW

Ryan 07729 977 337

Football & Multi Sports

Open to children aged between 8 and 16 years of age. Children under 8 are welcome at all sessions but a responsible adult over the age of 18 must accompany them. A variety of organised sports and play activities to meet the needs of local children. This session is open access, therefore children cannot be stopped from leaving at anytime. Please make sure you have the appropriate footwear. Cost: Free. Venue: Football Sessions at Firvale Sports Hall: Monday 16th Febru-ary 3.00pm - 4.30pm, Tuesday 17th February 11.00am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 18th February 11.00am - 12.30pm, Thursday 19th Febru-ary 11.00am - 12.30pm & 8.15pm - 9.45pm, Friday 20th February 11.00am - 12.30pm. Venue: Multi games at Firvale Youth Project: Tuesday 17th February 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Thursday 19th February 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Friday 20th Februry 1.30pm - 4.30pm. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). For more information please contact Activity Sheffield on 0114 27 34266.

Fir Vale Sports Hall Owler Lane Fir Vale SHEFFIELD S4 8GB

0114 27 34266

http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/activitysheffield

Junior Club

Firvale & Firshill (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Open to children aged between 8 and 16 years of age. Children under 8 are welcome at all sessions but a responsible adult over the age of 18 must accompany them. A variety of organised sports and play activi-ties to meet the needs of local children. All sessions are open access, therefore children cannot be stopped from leaving at anytime. Please make sure you have the appropriate footwear for. When: Cost: 30p. Venue and Times: 4.30pm - 6.00pm at Verdon Recreation Centre & 4.30pm - 6.00pm at Verdon Recreation Centre. For more information please contact Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266.

Verdon Street Verdon Recreation Centre Burngreave SHEFFIELD S3

0114 273 4266


Environmental Day & Bike Riding

Firvale & Firshill (These activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Open to children aged between 8 and 16 years of age. Children under 8 are welcome at all sessions but a responsible adult over the age of 18 must accompany them. A variety of organised sports and play activi-ties to meet the needs of local children. This session is open access, therefore children cannot be stopped from leaving at anytime. Please make sure you have the appropriate footwear. Cost: Free. Venue and Times: Environmental Day: Monday 16th February 9.30am - 1.30pm at Peak District . (bring packed lunch). Bike Riding: ages 8 - 14 yrs, Saturday 21st February 9.30am - 1.30pm at Peak District. For more informaiton please contact Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266.

Peak District

0114 27 34266

http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/activitysheffieldFun Activities

This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. When: Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Febru-ary. Time: 10.30am - 6.00pm. Age: 5 - 14 yrs. Cost: all activities are free. Please note that this is an open access provision, we do not provide child care. Fun activities for children, arts & crafts, sports & games. For further details contact Graham Kay number below.

Highfield Adventure Playground Mount Pleasant Park Highfield SHEFFIELD S7

0114 203 7200


HolidayActivities-OutsideSheffieldVictorian Classroom

Go back in time and experiance what it would have been like to be taught in the Victorian era, with fun, interactive sessions for all ages. When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: Sessions at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Cost: Adults £1.50, children and concessions £1.00. Pre-bookng advised.

Elsecar Heritage Centre Wath Road Elsecar Barnsley S74 8HJ

01226 740203

Half Term Happiness

Banish the boredom this half-term with a range of fun activities at Thrybergh Country Park. There will be three afternoons filled with themed games, crafts and practical tasks for all the family to enjoy. Places are limited. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Time: 12.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free.

Thrybergh Country Park Doncaster Road Thrybergh Rotherham S65

01709 850353

Love Nests

Birds like presents for Valentine’s Day. So why not please them by giving them a house this year? Drop into Herringthorpe Valley Park and learn how to build simple and effective bird boxes for both our smaller and larger feathered friends just in time for spring nesting. When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 charge applies to cover materials.

Herringthorpe Valley Park off Brook Side Rotherham S65 3DJ

01709 822 453

Bird Boxing Day

It’s the time of year to start making bird boxes for your gardens and back yards. So bring the family along to Thrybergh Country Park visitor centre and build your very own birdy home! When: Sunday 22nd February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per box to cover materials costs.

Thrybergh Country Park Thrybergh Rotherham S65

01709 822453

The Jungle Book

Third Nail Theatre present Rudyard Kipling’s classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by wolves. When Shere Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy to the main village for his safety. But the jungle holds dangers and surprises for them all - and Mowgli’s extraordinary adventure has just begun! When: Wednesday 18th - Saturday 21st February. Time: 7.00pm, Saturday Matinee at 2.00pm. Cost: Tick-ets £7.50/£5.50, family ticket £22.00.

Rotherham Civic Theatre Catherine Street Rotherham S65 1EB

01709 823621

February Half Term Activities

This February half term why not have fun and start the New Year planting pots at Magna Science Adventure Centre! In addition to all the fantastic interactive pavilions at Magna, visitors will have the opportunity to get hands-on with nature and plant their own seed in a special pot to see it grow throughout the spring. When: Monday 16th Feb - 20th Feb. Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: The plant-ing pots activity will run Monday 16th to Friday 20th February in Magna’s Red Hall Marquee. Come back in spring and show us what you have grown!

Magna Science Adventure Centre Sheffield Road Rotherham S60 1DX

01709 720 002

Planting Pots

This February half-term why not have fun planing pots at Magna! Ad-ditional to the normal attraction you will have the opportunity to plant a seed in a pot at Magna and get involved with science. The plant-ing pots activity will run from Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February in Magna’s special marquee located in the Red Hall. Come back in spring, see and learn about the science from your own experi-ence. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Times: 1.00pm - 4.00pm (Magna is open 10.00am - 5.00pm). Cost: Included in the admission fee.

Magna Centre Sheffield Road Rotherham S60 1DX

01709 720 [email protected]://www.visitmagna.co.ukJamie Marcus Productions present High School Hits

A spectacular live and interactive pop concert starring The High Schoolers and featuring songs from High School Musical 1 and 2, Hairspray, Camp Rock, Grease and loads of Number Ones from The Tin Tings to Leona Lewis. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: Performances: 11.30am and 2.30pm. Cost: Tickets: £6.00.

Pomegranate Theatre Corporation Street Chesterfield S41 7TX

01246 345 [email protected]://pomegranatetheatre.co.uk

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers is a club for 9 - 12 year olds who are interested in nature and the outdoors. Activities include:Moth Trapping, Wild-life Surveys, River Studies, Digital Photography and much more. When: Monday 16th, Wednesday 18th & Saturday 21st February. Time: Sessions run from 9.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Please call venue for costs.

Rother Valley Country Park Mansfield Road Wales Bar SHEFFIELD S26 5PQ

Iain or Gareth 0114 247 1452 ext. [email protected]://www.rothervalley.f9.co.uk

Events/ActivitiesforOlderChildrenBlastoff Final

Blast off is a 5 A side Football Tournament and Training session. There will be 2 ranges, 11 - 13 yrs & 14 - 16 yrs which teams can enter. To get involved and get in a team for the Tournament simply go down to one of the football sessions provided by Sheffield Wednes-day and Activity Sheffield. It is essential that you register at one of the training sessions prior to the Blast off tournament. When: Friday 20th Februrary. Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Cost: Free. (These activi-ties are running by Activity Sheffield).

Sheffield International Venues Ltd, Concord Sports Shiregreen Lane Shiregreen SHEFFIELD S5 6AE

Nick Gill 0114 273 6496

Related Rhythm

When: Monday 16th February. Time: Between 11.00am - to 6.00pm or 10.00am to 5.00pm. Cost: Music technology - £50 per person (but need a minimum of 5 people to run). DJ - £25 per head. Age: 13 and over. Short 4 day course in music technology and/or DJ lesson for one afternoon. For more information contact Nicola on 0114 275 5933.

Sheffield College of Music Sidney Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 4RH

Nicola 0114 275 5933

Youth Activities - Nail Art session

When: Monday 16th February. Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Ring to confirm. Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre. For fur-ther info please contact Louise Ellison on 0114 237 2426.

Greenhill/Bradway Connexions Centre Gresley Road SHEFFIELD S8 7HL

Louise Ellison 0114 237 2426

Youth Activities - Snooker lessons

When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: To be confirmed. Cost: Ring to confirm. Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre. Snooker lessons, afternoon, times to be confirmed. For further info please contact Louise Ellison - 0114 237 2426.

Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre Gresley Road SHEFFIELD S8 7HL


Youth Activities - Street & Break Dance

When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Cost: Ring to confirm. Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre. Dance group: street & break dance. For further info please contact Louise Ellison on 0114 237 2426.

Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre Gresley Road SHEFFIELD S8 7HL


Blood Brothers

Written by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on the oppo-site sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Time: Everyday at 7.30pm exept on dates 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th Feb-ruary which is at 2.00pm. Tickets: £16.50 - £30.50.

Sheffield Theatre Trust, The Lyceum Theatre Tudor Square SHEF-FIELD S1 2LA

0114 249 6000

http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

* Youth Rangers - Session 1

For young people ages 11 - 15 years who have an interest in envi-ronmental activities. Working along side the Rangers developing knowledge and practical skills in a fun environment. Session 1 of a 6 session programme. When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Free. Wear suitable footwear/clothing, refreshments available. Booking essential.

Cruck Barn Oakes Lane Concord Park Shiregreen SHEFFIELD S5

0114 240 3578

Teen Gym

Fitness First. Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: £5 for induction and first session is free. Ages: 12 yrs - 19 yrs. For more details please contact Russ Phillips or Katie.

9 Archer Drive SHEFFIELD S8 0LB

Russ Phillips 08708980708

http://www.fitnessfirst.co.uk



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