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Chris Wood – Live at The Heeley Institute, Sat 7th May – 8.00pm onwards

April 25, 2016

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Widely regarded as one of the leading English singer/songwriters of his generation, Chris has twice been named BBC Radio 2’s Folk Singer of the Year and twice been awarded BBC Radio 2’s Original Song of the year.  He is also an acclaimed interpreter of traditional music from the UK and Europe, and is the founder […]

Herb Day @ Meersbrook Community Walled Garden – 1st May, 1pm onwards

April 25, 2016

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Sunday 1 May 1-4pm Herb Teas, herb cakes, herb plants, music, singing from Carfield Choir, and dancing in Meersbrook Community Walled Garden

CAKES AND ALE – Shakespeare at The Abbeydale Picture House, 27th April – 6.30pm onwards

April 24, 2016

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Cakes and Ale: Words, Music and Song – Celebrate Shakespeare with tall tales, short stories, and live music. Hosted by Radio Sheffield’s Paulette Edwards, join local writers, musicians, and raconteurs Bryony Doran, Bill Allerton, Sally Goldsmith, Rony Robinson, and The Steve Salfield Trio. Doors: 6:30pm / 7:45pm start (Music from 7:00pm) All proceeds go to the preservation […]

Sheffield Antiques Quarter – VINTAGE MARKET @ Abbeydale Picture House, Sun 24th April – 11.00am onwards

April 22, 2016

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Featuring 60+ Stalls of Retro, Vintage, Arts, Crafts, Salvage, Artisan and Antiques wares. Pop Up Café and Live Local Music throughout the day. The event will be held inside and out with ‘Top Notch’ traders from the Sheffield Antiques Quarter and in and around the City as well as some amazing independent Upcyclers and Makers. […]

Curious House Exhibition @ Bishops House – 22/04-08/05/16

April 22, 2016

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“Curious House” Exhibition will take place at Bishops’ House in Sheffield and run from April 22nd to May 8th. The Exhibition will showcase a series of site-specific artworks responding to Bishops’ House in Meersbrook Park. Built around 1500 the house is the best surviving example of a timber framed building in this area. Artists Lyndall […]

Friends of Meersbrook Hall AGM – Monday 25th April, 8.00pm onwards

April 20, 2016

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It’s the Friends of Meersbrook Hall AGM on Monday evening, hear reports on the progress made over the last year and an update on negotiations with Sheffield City Council about meanwhile use of the building. The full agenda is available here http://www.technologikal.com/documents/AGM_Agenda_250416.pdf More details available here (on Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/events/227352480952355/

Heeley Festival 2016 – BOOK A STALL!

March 22, 2016

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Planning is now under way for this years’ Heeley Festival, taking place on Saturday 18th June, 12-5pm in and around Heeley People’s Park. The biggest community event in Heeley, last year the festival had over 5000 visitors on the day. A range of stall options are available, with prices starting at just £15. Car booters […]

GUMBO! Fundraiser for Heeley People’s Park – Sun 17th January – 3pm onwards @ The White Lion

January 10, 2016

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The White Lion pub on Chesterfield Road will be hosting a fundraising event for the Heeley People’s Park on Sunday, January 17th from 3pm Local collective Gumbo, which has previously raised funds at The White Lion for the Real Junk Food Project, the Meersbrook Park After School Club and the independent businesses of Devonshire Street, will be […]

Anns Grove Christmas Fair – Weds 2nd Dec 2015 – 3.15pm to 5.30pm

December 1, 2015

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  Anns Grove School will be hosting their second Christmas Fair on Wednesday 2nd December, 3.15 – 5.30pm. Following the success of last year’s event, Father Christmas returns in his outdoor grotto, accompanied by real life reindeer. The school choir will perform well known carols for visitors in the playground, while inside there will be […]

VOLUNTEER @ BISHOPS HOUSE – 14th November 10-4pm

October 30, 2015

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Do you love history and want to be involved in keeping open Sheffield’s 16th century museum? Do you have good ideas that will make a difference? Can you spare just 4 hours every month? Then why not become a valued volunteer at Bishops’ House.   Join us  on Saturday 14th November for an informal chat […]

Let’s Get Digital Together – Fri 16th October @ The Moor Market

October 16, 2015

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Confused by computers? Irritated by the internet? Sheffield residents are invited to ‘Let’s Get Healthy, Wealthy and Wise’, a free city centre event to show how much fun getting online can be. The event, on Friday 16 October from 10am-2pm at the Moor Market, is open to everyone, from complete beginners to those looking to […]

John Spiers – Talking Gigs @ Heeley Institute, Fri 16th October 7.30pm

October 9, 2015

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John Spiers, founder member of Bellowhead and a melodeon and concertina player with a passion for traditional music, appears at The Heeley Institute next week as part of The Talking Gigs programme. Talking Gigs is a live experience which gives the audience the chance to hear top artists play and talk about their music, instruments […]

Apple Day @ Meersbrook Park Walled Garden, Sun 11th October # 1-5pm

October 8, 2015

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Bring your apples and put them through the press – drink your own apple juice! Songs from Carfield Choir, teas and apple pies Sunday 11th October, 1-5pm @ Meersbrook Park Walled Garden  

English Madrigals Workshop @ Heeley Institute, Sat 14th Nov – 2.30-5.00pm

September 26, 2015

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This is a chance for community singers to explore some beautiful renaissance music. Learn two English madrigals by ear and expect soaring harmonies, intricate counterpoint and fugues galore (doublet and hose optional). No need to read music and all welcome though not suitable for beginning singers. Tickets are £10 payable on the door.  Please book […]