LISTINGS: Social, Clubs & Societies, Volunteering - May 17 - May 24
SOCIAL
Grand Charity Night, in aid of Weston Park and St Luke’s hospice. comedian Tony Fenton is compere for the night along with recording artists Roamin’ Son, plus super auction for the deserving charities., The Anvil, Stannington Road, Thursday, May 24.
Knit & Chat, learn to knit and make new fiends, share a cuppa and cakes, St Polycarp’s Church, Wisewood Lane, alternate Saturdays, 10am-12 (Val, 2205275).
New Light Support Group, for mums suffering with post natal depression, informal drop in to meet other mums and have a cuppa, Hallam Children’s Centre, every Thursday, 9.30am to 11.30am. Other groups in Lowedges, Wybourn and High Green (www.sheffieldlight.co.uk.).
No Panic, Sheffield self-help groups for people with anxiety problems run in the city centre, Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm, and Thursdays 10am-12pm, (07505712164 or email: nopanicsheffield@gmail.com).
Parent Lifeline, new support group for any parent/carer who can come along for an informal chat and coffee with fellow parents, first Monday of every month, 7pm, in their Sheffield office (for further info or to book a place, Julie 2730269).
Tuesday Group, for anyone over 60 a warm welcome, refreshments and optional activities, Fulwood Scout Hut, Fulwood Road, every Tuesday morning, 10am-12.30pm.
Coffee Morning, with Book Swap, everybody welcome, Christchurch Parish Centre, Hollinsend Road, Gleadless, every Thursday, 9am-11am.
60+ Wednesdays, sociable and relaxed afternoon out with likeminded people, pie and peas plus a game on Tenpin Bowling, Ski Village Bowling, Vale Road, Wednesdays, 2pm-5pm (£4.50, 07941701255 or 2760044).
Sheffield 050 Friendship Centre, organised by the Oddfellows Friendly Society, a network of friends, mostly over 50 or active retired, who get togethere for a wide range of social events, outings, holidays etc open to both members and non-members (Oddfellows House 01709 838673 or e-mail Paul.Eyre@oddfellows.co.uk).
Knit & Knatter (or crochet), beginners welcome, St Mary’s Church Hall, South Road, Walkley, Thursdays, 12.30pm-2.30pm (£2 including refreshments).
Knit & Natter, free knitting session, where people pass their knitting skills on to others, free refreshments, first Saturday of the month, noon till 2pm. (book on 2846868 or email Dressmakersworkshop@hotmail.com).
The Riverside, Poker Sunday, every week, 8pm-11pm; Big John’s Pub Quiz, Blockbusters-style, Mondays 8.30pm; Re:play, monthly games night with a twist from chess and backgammon to the Wii, third Thursday of the month, 7pm; Riverside Bar, Mowbray Street, (2724633 , www.riversidesheffield.co.uk).
ABC at G6 Cafe, informal coffee and chat, ABC Networking, Tuesdays, Bizi Ladies Wednesdays, Talk Sport, Thursdays, The Biz Bar, G6 building (former Yorkshire Bank), Staniforth Road, Attercliffe, 9.30am - 11am each day (2439004, email enquiries@cafeinside.com).
Sheffield Dog Walking Group, is a fun social group run by professional dog trainer and behaviourist Victoria Cooper (People & Dogs) for dog owners and fellow dog enthusiasts, aiming to provide a friendly social atmosphere for owners and their four-legged friends of all ages, on guided walks in various locations, distance, difficulty, and duration. For details call Victoria on 0114 2747665 or email sheffielddogwalkinggroup@hotmail.com, www.sdwg.co.uk).
Speed Dating Parties, single people of all ages sought for two large events (07805560716).
Exciting Sports, Social and Networking Events Club, covering Sheffield and Derbyshire (07920 808195, tracey@mysocialevents.co.uk, www.mysocialevents.co.uk).
IVC Sheffield, long established voluntary network, part of a national group, seeks new members who want to experience more social and cultural events in and around Sheffield (0777 9876422).
Bingo, The Bell, Upwell Street, Mondays and Tuesdays, 1-4pm (2449454).
Sheffield Vegetarian Group, small group goes for monthly walks of about four miles and also meets on the last Saturday of the months at Blue Moon Cafe, St James Row, 10.45am-12.45pm (Jenni 07929831866).
Over 50s Craft Group at Heeley City Farm, make crafts and meet new friends, in the training office, Fridays,10:30am - 12:30pm (free, Andrea Hope 3039981, or andheeley@hotmail.co.uk).
Sheffield Fibromyalgia Self Help Group, voluntary organisation which provides information, advice and support for FMS sufferers throughout the local area, meets monthly, Quaker Meeting House, St James Street (www.sheffieldfms.org.uk).
Music Quiz, with prize of gallon of beer, New Barrack Tavern, Penistone Road, Hillsborough, Tuesdays, 9pm.
Discussion Group for Over 50s, Anns Road Community Centre, Heeley, Tuesdays, 1:30pm-3:30pm (book with Andrea Hope, Project Worker for Over 50s, Heeley City Farm, 3039981 or andheeley@hotmail.co.uk).
Over 50s Fun Group, table tennis, swings, zip wire, darts, board games, walks, discussions, skipping etc, Thursdays, 1pm-3pm (Andrea Hope, 3039981 or andheeley@hotmail.co.uk).
Over 60s Social Group, a warm welcome, refreshments and optional activities. Fulwood Scout Hut, Fulwood Road, every Tuesday 10.00am to 12.30am.
National Women’s Register, Dronfield branch meets fortnightly in members’ houses for a wide range of discussion topics and there is also a book club, lunch club and walking club. New members are always welcome (www.nwrdronfield.co.uk).
Health Walks around Heeley for Over Fifties, walkers set off from Heeley City Farm on Tuesdays at 10am and finish at 11am (free admission, to book on 3039981 or andheeley@hotmail.co.uk).
Supporting Partners in Need Group, Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, every Tuesday, 7pm-9pm (07949057949).
Quiz Night, free roast potatoes and eight pints of real ale to be won, Hillsborough Hotel, Langsett Road, Tuesdays, 9pm.
Hallamshire Round Table, social network for males aged 18 to 45, all walks of life, all sorts of events (www.facebook.com/hallamshire.roundtable, or text 0791 7354826).
Spice, adventure sports and social group for adults, with over 1,700 members around Yorkshire (2889997 or email listings@spiceyorks.com, www.spiceyorks.com.)
Sheffield IVC, small friendly non-commercial sports and social group for those aged probably 30 and above, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities put on by the members through the year (Jenny, 0777 9876 422, ivcsheffield@hotmail.com).
The Sheffield Dating Site, make friends and find dates and lovers online (www.sheffieldonlinedating .com).
Connect 5 Quiz & Irish Bingo, includes free supper, Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow, Wednesdays , 8.45pm.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Third Sector Cafe, Not All Projects Run Smoothly is this month’s theme for meeting of group for those involved in the third sector, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, whether staff, volunteers, trustees or delivery partners, Harland Cafe, John Street, Thursday, May 17, 4pm-6pm.
Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group, Sheffield Walkabout by Norah Rogerson, Hillsborough Sports Arena, Hillsborough Park, Thursday, May 17, 7.45pm, (2345215).
British Cactus and Succulent Society, talk by Graham Walker, Return to USA Part 1, at monthly meeting of the Sheffield branch where beginners and families are always welcome, questions encouraged and plants can be brought along for identification, naming and diagnosis, Scout HQ, Trippet Lane, Friday, 7.30pm (www.sheffield.bcss.org.uk).
Bradfield Historical Society, display by Sheffield Woodturning Group at monthly meeting, non-members welcome, Low Bradfield Village Hall, Monday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm (2337463).
Sheffield Philatelic Society, Flightpath Atlantic by Bill Trower, United Reform Church, Norfolk Street, Thursday, May 24, 7.15pm-9.30pm (new members welcome., www.sheffieldps.org.uk, email secretary@sheffieldps.org.uk).
Monday Probus Club, retired, semi-retired or temporarily unemployed professional men are welcome to join next meeting for presentation about the Spanish Civil War, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Grove Road, Millhouses, Monday, 10am to noon (2308938).
Stumperlowe Probus Club, club for retired and semi-retired professional men in S10. Warm and friendly welcome for guests, Fulwood Church Hall, every Monday morning (2630929).
Dronfield Cardio Club, for people with any heart related problem, such as those who have had surgery, heart attack, high blood pressure etc. and also for stroke victims and people with Diabetes, meets every week when members can enjoy friendly chats over tea and coffee, quizzes, speakers on a variety of subjects, outings and dinners plus optional exercise classes are provided, Peel Centre, Dronfield Civic Centre, Mondays, 10am (new members within the Dronfield and surrounding areas welcome, 2890110).
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club, weekly meeting at which amateurs and newcomers to the hobby are welcome for on-site training and examination facilities to get licensed, Sheffield Transport Social Club, off Meadowhead Roundabout, Mondays, 7.30pm (www.sheffieldarc.org.uk, Twitter@Sheffield ARC).
Bipolar UK, Sheffield branch runs a monthly support group for people in the city and local areas who are suffering from Bipolar Disorder, and their carers, Quaker Meeting House, St James Street, third Thursday of every month, 7.30pm until 9.15pm, tea and a chat from 7pm.
French Club, small self-help group meeting weekly to improve skills by listening to, translating and speaking French, Bannerdale Centre, Carterknowle Road, Tuesdays, 6.30-8.30pm. (2301992, 2305158)
Chess Club, meets New Barrack Tavern, Penistone Road, Hillsborough, every Monday, 7.30pm (www.stannington.org/chess, Phil 2852777).
Coatesart Art Group, membership art study group meets Wednesday evening or Thursday morning fortnightly, other times available soon depending on demand, informal , relaxed with expert tuition if required and free refreshments, studio in Ecclesall (Stephen Coates 07887 900918, mail@coatesart.plus.com. www.coatesart.co.uk).
Holly Green Art and Craft Club, social group for senior citizens interested in art and craftwork, Community Centre, Firth Road/ Hollinsend Road, Gleadless, Thursdays, 1.30pm-3.30pm (2390963).
Sheffield Movie Makers, video editing club, warm and friendly welcome promised, The Michael Church, Lowedges, Wednesdays, 7.30pm (2377376).
VOLUNTEERING
Sheffield Samaritans, seeks new listening volunteers among people who are able to listen and commit to at least three hours a week. Everyone has it in them to be a Samaritan - training, support and expenses offered (email: recruitment.sheffieldsamaritans@yahoo.co.uk, 07980 526507, www.samaritans.org).
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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