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EVENTS

BRADFIELD FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

SMS Big Band, sounds of the big band era, courtesy of young musicians under the wing of Sheffield Music Service. Thursday (July 2), 7.30pm (£3).

Wihan Quartet, internationally celebrated Prague-based string quartet, still with the four members that formed it in 1985, programme Smetana’s autobiographical String Quartet No 1 – ‘From My Life,’ between Haydn’s ‘Emperor’ quartet and Schubert’s immortal String Quintet for which they are joined by massively talented young British cellist Gemma Rosefield. Friday, 7.30pm (£14).

Gilbert and Sullivan Evening, traditional last night of the festival, Saturday. Sold Out.

 

TOTLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL

The first music festival exploiting the richness of local talent in classical, pop, folk, jazz, and most points in between runs until July 11. All events free. www.totley.org.uk

A Totley Song, songwriter Sally Goldsmith will help locals including residents of the home to write a new song celebrating the place where they live, Leonard Cheshire Home, Mickley Lane, Saturday, 2.30pm-4.30pm.

All That Jazz!, from Djangonauts, C Bop, Howard Walker Quintet, Totley’s own Walker family + Piero Tucci and Phil Johnson, Fleur de Lys, Baslow Road, Sunday, 8pm.

Variety Cabaret Evening, music for all ages. Leonard Cheshire Home, Mickley Lane, Monday, 7.30 pm

The Gentlemen of Jazz, weekly live music session, The Crown, Hillfoot Road, Tuesday, 9pm, come early for home made pies 7 – 9pm.

Bring ‘n’ Sing Bob Dylan!, celebration of His Bobness hosted by Rony Robinson in his attack with various Dylanalia provided, 11 Lemont Road, Tuesday, 7.30pm (booking required, 07790637016).

Tea and Tunes!, pupils singing and playing piano and recorder, with tea and buns provided by PTA, All Saints Primary School Hall, Wednesday, 2pm.

The Bob Hall Show, the internationally acclaimed blues and boogie pianist (and local resident) with partner Hilary Blythe present a lively evening of musical entertainment, The Crown, Hillfoot Road, Wednesday, 8pm.

Jam Session at the Fleur, weekly jam session, Fleur de Lys, Baslow Road, Wednesday, 8pm.

Folk at the Fleur, MC Peter Burnett introduces Spoil the Dance, Pete Garratt and Ken Atkinson, Hilary Blythe and Bob Hall, John and Christine Sawdon and Lou Marriott, Fleur de Lys, Thursday (July 9), 8.30pm.

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

The biggest of its kind in the UK, returning for its 17th year and running from Saturday until July 4. Children from schools across Sheffield have been working with artists and performers to create inspiring and exciting art work that will be displayed in City wide venues, plus programame of performance and free public events. Brochure available from local libraries, cultural venues or by telephoning Sheffield City Council Arts Team on 2734400

Avatars, exhibition of digital art made by the children of Hunter’s Bar Junior School working with the Sheffield based digital arts organisation Lovebytes to design their own characters and make computer games and interactive art, Showroom Cinema Lightwell, Paternoster Row, to July 9.

Place & Space, more than 1,500 children from schools across the city have been working with professional artists exploring issues such as the environment or the changing face of Sheffield to create a dazzling array of artworks on display at four venues, photography, sculpture, textiles, sound art and mosaic, The Workstation, Paternoster Row, weekdays, 9am-6pm until July 8; metal bowls, plates and decorative plaques made by children from eight schools working with silversmith Katey Felton, Sheffield Assay Office, Guardians' Hall, Beulah Road, Hillsborough, weekdays, 9am - 4.30pm to July 9; results of three projects in eight schools, Plaster City, This is Where I am and This is Sheffield, part of the Re-defining the City series of events, Butcher Works, Arundel Street, to Saturday; My Space at Your Place, screening of short films produced by artist Andrew Tebbs in which young people recount their own stories about the places they live in, drawing upon memories and family histories, while visitors to the exhibition can record their own short films answering similar questions, Bank Street Arts, Bank Street, to Saturday, 10am - 5pm.

Poetry Wall, installation made up of poems entitled My Cup of Tea written by children in response to a competition to celebrate the opening of the cafe at Bank Street Arts, opening hours as above.

My Dreams, My World, photography project involving young people with disabilities exploring their world, hopes and dreams. supported by Sheffield Futures and the Prince’s Trust, The Workstation, weekdays, 9am-6pm until July 8.

Israac, group portraits of young men from Broomhall and Sharrow using photography and drama to explore identity, supported by Sheffield Futures, The Workstation, weekdays, 9am-6pm until July 8..

My Space for Learning, education architects Bond Bryan have worked with children from St Mary's, Wisewood and Myers Grove using the medium of film to explore what makes an inspirational learning environment, The Workstation, weekdays, 9am-6pm until July 8.

Den Play Sessions, in the part den, part sculpture constructed during the festival with tunnels and secret chambers, Winter Garden, to Saturday, 11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm.

Show of Hands, visual artist Jane Avgousti and poet Matt Black have worked with children from 12 schools in the Arbourthorne, Manor and Darnall area to make a plaster cast of the space inside their ‘cupped’ hands and the thousands of shell-like casts have been assembled into an art installation reminiscent of Antony Gormley’s Field, Yorkshire Artspace, Persistence Works, Paternoster Row, to Saturday, 10am - 5pm (Thursdays open from 10.45am).

The Wiz, High Storrs School with the spectacular musical based on the Wizard of Oz, City Hall, Barkers Pool, Friday, 7.30pm (£6/ £5).

Paces Summer Concert, the big band of Birkdale School help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Paces School providing conducive education for children with cerebral palsy, St Saviour’s High Green, Friday, 7pm (£5/ £3).

Lord Mayor’s Day, starting with the parade on the theme of The Changing Face of Sheffield moving off from the Peace Gardens, Saturday at noon and making its way to Devonshire Green where there will activities and entertainment from 12.15pm to 4pm including a music stage, performances and demonstrations from young people and community groups, battle re-enactments in costume from Sealed Knot, cheerleading and American football demonstrations, live music, street theatre, crafts, and a climbing wall.

Flamenco Workshop, with Montse Sanchez, co-director of Increpacion Danza, Saturday, 11am-1pm (£25 for adult and child plus tickets for Increpa 2, 2210311).

Increpa 2, family-friendly cabaret-style show by Increpacion Danza, Lyceum Theatre, Saturday, 2pm (£10).

Bugsy Malone, presented by Prince Edward Primary School, Library Theatre, Tudor Square, Saturday, 2pm and 5.30pm (£3.50/ £3).

The Tempest, Sheffield Youth Theatre with a short version of the Bard’s last play presented in their usual imaginative style, Central United Reformed Church, Norfolk, Street, Saturday, 3pm (£3).

California Dreams, the Lydgate Junior School production for which preparations were disrupted by the swine ‘ flu outbreak last month, Montgomery Theatre, Tuesday, 7pm.

SHARROW FRINGE FESTIVAL

Time and Space to Be Me, open place for quiet reflection and peace in the middle of a busy week, Highfield Trinity Church foyer, London Road, Thursday (July 2), 10am-11am.

Community Picnic, bring your own blanket and picnic, kite making, children's play equipment and toys and chance to meet your neighbours, Lansdowne Flats, near Sharrow Sure Start, Sharrow Lane, Thursday (July 2), 4-7pm.

Now Then Issue 16 Launch Party, Word Life Special night of spoken word, poetry, live music and DJs featuring published Now Then poets, Dulo, Cemetery Road, Thursday (July 2), 8pm.

Beading, bring whatever you have and buy what you need, Whichcraft, John Street, Friday, 11am-4pm

African and Dance Taster Workshop, Highfields Trinity Church, London Road, Friday, 7pm-9pm. FREE

Feed Your Head Pt 1, evening of Funk, Soul and Jazz and Dub with King Capicse, The Limes, DJ Soundcheck plus special guests, The Cremone, London Road, Friday, 8pm.

Sharrow Festival, Mount Pleasant Park, Saturday, 12-8pm.

Feed Your Head Pt 2, evening of Folk, Blues and Rock n Roll. with John Fairhurst, Richard Kitson, Sam Browse and Andrew Duxfield, The Cremone, Sunday, 8pm..

WALKLEY FESTIVAL

Continues to July 13 www.walkleyformum.co.uk

Walkley Art Exhibition, paintings, photographs, ceramics, glass prints and textiles from local artists, St Mary’s Church and Community Hall, South Road, Thursday (July 2) and Friday, 2pm-7pm.

Sheffield Astronomical Society, Tour of the Planets, talk and chance to see a first quarter of the moon through a telescope, Bole Hills Pavilion, off Northfield Avenue, Thursday (July 2), 8pm-10pm.

Summer Fayre, refreshments, crafts stalls, etc, fund-raising for church restoration fund, St Mary’s Church and Community Hall, South Road, Saturday, 10.30am-3pm launched by bell-ringing.

Flower Festival, Walkley Ebenezer Methodist Church, Greenhow Street, Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday, 12-3pm.

Lodge House Open Day, meet the practitioners, Lodge House Natural Health Practice, Howard Road, Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Yoga Taster Session, Sheffield Yoga Centre, Burgoyne Road, Sunday, 12-1pm (free).

Summer Fair, arts and crafts theme, gits, bric-a-brac for sale, have-a-go-workshops, Sheffield Buddhist Centre, Sunday, 11am-4pm.

Walkley Open Spaces Walk, starting top of Bolehills at end of Moorsyde Avenue, Sunday, 2pm and finishing with tea at the Freedom Road Garden, 4pm.

Freedom Road Garden Party, tea and cakes, plant stall, Freedom Road, Sunday, 3pm.

Down Our Street, under fives story time, Walkley Library, South Road, Monday, 2pm-3pm.

Silver Spectrum Wind Band, informal evening of music, St Mary’s Community Hall, Howard Road, Monday, 7.30pm-9pm.

Pub Quiz, Freedom House, South Road, Tuesday, 9.30pm.

The Tuppeny Hat Detective, Brian Sellars reads from his book set in 1950s Walkley, Wednesday, 10.30am-11.30am.

Walkley Feral Writers Workshop, St Mary’s Community Hall, Wednesday, 9.30am.

Pub Quiz, Rose House, South Road, Wednesday, 9.30pm.

EVENTS

Sheffield Country Market, sells homebaking, preserves and honey, homegrown plants and seasonal produce fresh from local kitchens and gardens, along with handcrafted cards and gifts, plus café serving tea, coffee and scones, Scout HQ, Spooner Road, Broomhill, Saturdays, 9am-12.

Coffee Morning, organised weekly by the Friends of Abbeydale Picture House with all proceeds donated to the Raise the Rafters Fund, Abbeydale Picture House foyer, Abbeydale Road, Saturday, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Crosspool Gardens Open Day, various gardens to view , including a wild flower meadow and the ever popular model railway garden, and for the first time the sensory and perfumed gardens at Cairn Home for the Blind and Elderly in Selborne Road, all supprting a different charity, Saturday, 10am – 5pm (£4, tickets from all participating gardens or from Stephen Hill Methodist Church,Manchester Road, where coffee will be served, 9.30am – noon).

Summer Fair, to celebrate the school’s 175th birthday with bouncy castles, games, children's tombola, bottle tombola, books, plants, bric-a-brac, face painting, cafe bar, barbecue and more, Ecclesall Junior School, Ringinglow Road, Saturday, 11am - 2pm (50p, free for children).

Have a Go at Climbing, on a 7m high climbing wall loaned for the day by Foundry Mountain Activities to raise funds for the Foundry Academy which supports talented young climbers in South Yorkshire, Devonshire Green, Saturday, 9am-5pm (£1 for two goes).

Sharrow Festival, the usual feast of activities, stalls, food delights and music lineup across two stages headed by the Sajid Khan Qawwali Group, plus reggae band Abelwell, Robert Maseko and Congobeat, ; Birawise, Sheffield's own Zimbabwean band; the Na Dzrove House Band playing gypsy ska punk music; the imfamous Bertie Lee's Blues Busters, The Usual Suspects, hip hop slots from T & J and the Italian performer Atilio; funky jazz from Doc Brown and the De Loreans of Swing and powerfully delivered songs from Ian Huddleston and the performer known as Sun, Mount Pleasant Park, Sharrow, Saturday, 12- 8pm.

Open Garden, home of Shelagh and Geoff Marston, a mature garden, including part of Smith Wood, an ancient oak wood, and bordered by Oak Brook

62 Endcliffe Hall Avenue, Saturday, 2pm - 5pm (entrance plus cup of tea £1.50, cream teas £1.50; plant stall, all proceeds to the Shepherd Wheel Restoration Fund).

Bolsterstone Village Fair, the historical stocks are being opened especially for the occasion so people can have their photo taken at fair opening, Saturday, 2pm with a performance by Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir plus Deepcar Brass Band and lots of stalls around the square including farmers’ produce, gardening and handmade crafts as well as refreshments in the village hall.

Sheffield Night Hike, 17-mile charity walk for Christian Aid from Lodge Moor, out to Hathersage and back, departs Lodge Moor Church, Saturday, 8:30pm (www.sheffieldnighthike.org.uk).

Two Peaks Ride - Cycle for Education in Nicaragua, Sheffield-Esteli Society celebrates its 30th anniversary with the annual event, starting Endcliffe Park, Sunday, 8am-9am (2555550)..

Car Boot Sale, organised by Paces School for Conductive Education, Paces Campus, High Green, Sunday, 9am until 1pm (admission free, pitch hire £6 per car, £8 per van, set up time from 8am, 2844444).

Family Sunday, on the theme of Traditional Skills and Crafts, with showcase a variety of local craftspeople including a blacksmith, grinder, potter, lacemakers, weavers, spinners and dyers, a cane seat maker and woodcrafts, a children’s activity station, rag-rugging workshops, and a chimney sweep from the 1800s will be prowling the Hamlet on the hunt for a willing assistant, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Abbeydale Road South, Sunday, 11am until 4.45pm (free).

Charity Garden Party, open house and garden, craft fair, live music, beer tent, children’s entertainer, football skills with Sheffield FC, funfair, pony rides and visits to brewery coinciding with launch of new Thornbridge summer ale, Thornbridge Hall, Ashford in the Water, Sunday, 11am-4pm (£4/ £3, under 16s free).

Open Garden, Fanshawe Gate Hall, Holmesfield, home of John and Cynthia John Ramsden where visitors can see a combination of traditional cottage garden planting, topiary and water features, Sunday, 11am to 5pm (£2.50 for adults, free for under 16s, proceeds to Christian Aid).

Vintage Vehicle Rally, classic cars, motorcycles, army and fire engines, air display, Deepcar Brass Band, side stalls, children’s games, bouncy castle, face painting, etc, organised by the Rotary Club of Wortley to raise funds for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and other local charities, Wortley Hall, The Avenue, Wortley, Sunday, noon to 5pm, judging of vehicles from 3pm.

Sports in the Park, family sports afternoon when local parents will be facilitating football, netball, basketball etc and the pavilion will be open for refreshments, plus face painting, toddler games and BMX biking activities, Meersbrook Park, Sunday, 1pm to 4pm.

Summer Fair, stalls and entertainment for all, homemade cake, basket/ plant display competitions, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Pack Horse Lane, High Green, Sunday, 2pm.

General Cemetery Sudden Death Tour, graveyard occupants whose tales that once made headlines: Elizabeth Firth, murdered by her lover, Ann Watts, dragged to her death by her crinoline, Joseph Simmons who liked to fool around on trains and Thomas Ashworth who made an unfortunate bet regarding a mad dog. Hear too the tragic story of little William Cullingworth, who died, with six other children under a fallen factory wall and of his grandfather, also called William who met his end in a stand collapse at Lincoln races, meet at Sheffield General Cemetery Gatehouse, off Cemetery Avenue off Ecclesall Road, Sunday, 2pm.

Sheffield Farmers’ Market, now twice-montly, local producers, growers and farmers offering edible delights such as locally-reared meats, home-made jams and preserves, home-baked cakes and breads, fresh coffee, pancakes plus locally made soaps, Barkers Pool, Thursday, July 9, 9am to 4.30pm.

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OPEN MIC/ JAMMING

Open Mic, with Nearly Famous, The Ball, Upwell Street, Grimesthorpe, Friday nights.

The Venue Open Mic, Sheffield singer/ songwriter, Charlie Barker, invites performers to bring their instruments and take to the open mic stage, Samuel Fox Suite, The Venue, Stocksbridge, Friday, 8.30pm.

Open Acoustic Sessions, for over 150 years Fagans have been a centre for live music, attracting players from Sheffield and beyond, Fagans, Broad Lane (free).

New open mic / acoustic session, all musicians welcome, playing blues-inspired music such as Hendrix, Cream, Steve Miller among others, The Frog & Parrot, Devonshire Quarter.

Open Mic, Noah’s Ark, Crookes, Tuesdays.

Open Mic, Cremorne, London Road, Tuesdays.

Jam night, Rudi’s Blues Cafe, Rotherham, Tuesday.

Songwriters Circle, open mic for singer songwriters, Burton Street Bar , Hillsborough, Wednesdays from 7pm.

FreeJamm (open stage), The Redhouse, Solly Street, Wednesdays.

Jam Session, The Malllard, Doncaster, Wednesday.

Acoustic Music Night, Holly Bush Inn, Hollins Lane, Rivelin Valley, Thursday, 8.30pm (www.syfolk.co.uk, 07703 298164).

Open Mic Blues Session, l

ed by Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, all musicians welcome, Cross Scythes, Baslow Road, Totley, Thursdays, 8pm.

Open Mic/ Acoustic Night, The Vine, Cemetery Road, Thursdays, 8pm-11.30pm.

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COURSES/WORKSHOPS

Greentop Circus Centre, Circus Skills Sessions, open to everyone from beginners to experienced performers in fully equipped and friendly space to practise juggling, plate spinning, stilt walking, tightwire, unicycle, poi, staff and loads more, Wednesdays, 7pm – 9pm (£5/ £3.50); Acrobatics and Tumbling, learn handstands, floor work, cart wheels hand springs and more from expert acrobatics tutors, open to beginners and intermediate level adults and kids, Thursdays, 5:30 – 7pm (£7/ £5); Intermediate Aerial Skillswap, those with some previous experience can develop more advanced skills on a range of equipment including swinging trapeze, aerial hoop, silks and rope, Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:30pm (£7/ £5); Acrobalance Skillswap, learn acrobalance, partner balancing (adagio), hand balancing, basing, flying and spotting with crash mats, floor mats and a group of like-minded people, Fridays, 7pm-9pm, all until end of August, St Thomas Building, Holywell Road, near Meadowhall (2448828).

Technology/Computer Courses, funded courses for beginners and intermediates in technology ranging from Introduction to computer classes to advanced digital artwork and imaging courses, Sheffield North City Learning Centre in partnership with the City Council adult learning programme (further details: Kirsty, 2455082).

New Business Group, for people in direct sales/party plan/MLM and for those would like to start a business from home. Monthly meetings, networking, motivation training, practical business advice and much more (Mervi Bergstrom, 2667116 or email mervi.bergstrom@btconnect.com).

Feltmaking, small classes, all materials provided, Bank Street Arts, Bank Street, Thursdays, 7pm-9.30pm, Saturdays, 2pm-4.30pm (Susan, 07908851138 or email susan.gray1@sky.com).

Bead Jewellery Workshops, Jencel run regular workshops through the year, either project based or for beginners, individual lessons also available (www.jencel.co.uk, email celia@jencel.co.uk, 2509565).

Scrapbooking Class, Craftangels, Sandygate Road, Crosspool, Fridays, 1pm-2.30pm (2667339).

Cycle Maintenance Courses, practical courses in cycle maintenance and repair for beginners to the more experienced learning over three or six evenings how to clean, lube, service and repair bikes. Maintenance courses run all year round and courses in wheelbuilding to start after Easter. ReCycleBikes, Thirlwell Road, Heeley (2507717, email info@recyclebikes.co.uk or visit www.recyclebikes.co.uk for advice on which course suits you).

Chesterfield Toastmasters, providing a chance to develop a variety of public speaking skills, including prepared speeches, impromptu speeches and constructive feedback, Chesterfield Hotel, Chesterfield, first and third Thursdays of the month, 7pm to 9.30pm (Phoebe Dickens 07966 561445, www.chesterfieldtoastmasters.org.uk).

Art Tutorials in Painting and Drawing, for beginners and improvers with artist Joanne Jenkins, small groups with individual support to develop technique and style, Coterie Fine Art Studio, Packhorse Lane, High Green, Tuesdays, 10 am- 12 and also 2pm - 4pm if sufficient numbers, and Thursdays, 6.30pm - 8.30pm (email joanne@coteriegallery.co.uk or call 07746718658).

Life Drawing, classes for beginners and the more confident artist, bring your own materials, Millennium Gallery, Fridays, 10.30am-12.30pm to April 3 (£6, drop in).

Your Time, Your Place, practical sessions for people of different abilities to develop work inspired by the collections, Millennium Gallery, Fridays, 1.30pm-3.15pm to April 3 (£4, drop in).

Knit & Knatter, Dressmakers Workshop, Wortley Road, High Green, first Saturday of the month, 12-2pm (£3, 2846868 for info /bookings).

Crystal Knitters Knit ‘n’ Natter, all ages welcome, for experienced knitters/Crochet and those wanting to learn, Crystal Peaks Library, meet weekly at Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre, Thursdays, 10am-12 (www.knitnnatter.co.uk, Sue 2470576).

Passion For Fashion?, fashion workshops providing tips on how to beat the credit crunch by maximising your wardrobe potential and how to use accessories to the best advantage. Groups or 1 to 1 consultations (FinModa Boutique (2667116).

Cardmaking Classes, Craftangels, Sandygate Road, Crosspool, Wednesdays, 10am-11.30am, 1pm-2.30pm and 7pm-8.30pm (Julia or Jo-anne, 2667339).

Connecting with the Collections, weekly group session exploring the collections and being inspired to draw, paint or create in other media, Graves Gallery, Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm to April 2 (£4, drop in).

Watercolour Art Class for Adult Beginners and Improvers, small friendly classes with lots of individual attention from experienced teacher Pamela Marshall who will demonstrate the basics as well as encouraging students to develop their own techniques, Beauchief, Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm, Wednesdays, 7.15pm-9.15pm, Thursdays 10am to noon (2748635, individual tuition by arrangement).

Watercolour Explained, comprehensive and highly structured course with professional artist and qualified teacher Brisan Smith, Old School, Dore, Thursday evenings (www.briansmithartist.co.uk for details, advanced booking only, 07714262139 / 2747339).

Watercolour Course, suitable for those starting out in watercolour or who want to consolidate their technique. Comprehensive tuition in a structured course from professional artist and qualified teacher Brian Smith, Old School, Dore (www.briansmithartist.co.uk for details and book on 2747339 /0771 4262139).

Printmaking Workshop, join award winning printmaker Jill Kerr (Peak District Products member) at her own studio in Chinley to learn both mono and block print using the moorlands as your inspiration, booking essential, (£35 including lunch and materials, 01663 750547).

Say It With Colour, painting course led by Lena Papapanagiotou, learn how to see colour, represent it in acrylics or oils, compose a painting and be inspired through some elementary History of Art. No previous experience necessary. Hangingwater Studio, Fulton’s Yard, Nether Green, Wednesdays, 10am-12 noon or 1pm-3pm (2303806).

Art Tuition, with qualified professional art teacher and artist Margaret Ellis, small groups, individual attention (2367380, www.margaret-ellis.co.uk).Painting and Drawing Classes, for beginners and improvers. Also acrylic painting workshops run through out the year with Hazel, Totley area (2366031, hazel_lale@yahoo.co.uk).

Art Classes for Beginners, Coterie Gallery, Paces Campus, Packhorse Lane, High Green, every Wednesday (Joanne, 2330963, 07746 718658).

Creative Workshops, Encaustic Art, Printmaking, Silk painting, Mosaics and more, Fired Arts, Ecclesall Road (2670797 www.firedarts.co.uk).

Weekly Pottery Workshop Sessions, with Penny Withers, all levels welcome, Yorkshire Artspace, Persistence Works, Brown Street, Wednesdays, 7 -9pm, Thursdays, 10am - noon and 7pm-9pm (£7, penn1@talktalk.net, 2494149).

Glass Workshops, for all ages with resident artist Tracy White at her studio in the stable block, Renishaw Hall (www.tracywhitejewellery.co.uk, 07910 453606).

Spanish in North Sheffield, for Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate and Advanced Students, small, friendly classes with fully qualified and experienced teacher – recruiting now (2331355; velero@tiscali.co.uk).

French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish lessons, Intensive 6 week conversation classes. Courses begin the week commencing February 23, S C M 12 Sidney Street, S1 4RH (details www.scmuk.com 275 5933).

German Conversation, join friendly and social group to improve or top up your German, all abilities catered for, Norton College, Tuesdays, 7pm-8.30pm during term time (Alan Smith, 2257768).

German PrivateTuition, experienced native German teacher offers one-to-one lessons for all levels, ages and purposes (Tamara 2584777 or 07986 111096).

Achtung!, private German language tuitition for those who need a hand with GCSE or A Level, want to brush up for a holiday, or learn from scratch (Tom, 07737446210).

Language Classes, Beginners / Intermediate / Advanced conversation / Holiday courses offered in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Greek, Mandarin, Russian in relaxed and friendly atmosphere with no exams, Thursdays, different levels between 6-9pm (Kirstie/Jo at Meadowhead School & Language College, 2372723).

Spanish Tuition, native Spanish speaker offers support in intermediate or advanced level Spanish. Also basic conversation ideal for holidays in Spain (e-mail djvilches@hotmail.com or 07521279861

Private Maths and Science Tuition, by experienced tutor, all levels taught (Dr Dianna Talib 07765 430369).

Foxhill Forum Activities, COPD, at Wolfe Road Centre unless otherwise stated, (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Yoga class, Mondays, 2pm-3.30pm; Internet Opportunities Group, Tuesdays, 10am-12; Arts and Crafts, Foxhill School, Tuesdays, 1.10pm-3.10pm; Over 50s Activity Group, Wednesdays, 10.30am-noon, Local History, Wednesdays, 9.30am-11.30am, ECDL Level 1, Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm, Flower Arranging, Foxhill School, Wednesdays, 1.10pm-3.10pm; Breakdance Sessions, Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, Line Dancing, Fridays, 12.30pm-1.30pm, Women’s Self Help Group, Fridays, 1.30pm-3pm (2315522).

Diploma course in Neuro Linguistic Programming, NLP is an applied psychology and an effective means of communication (details visit www.nlpsheffield.co.uk).

Baby and Child Life Saving Courses, simple first aid which could save a child’s life can be learnt in just two hours. Easy as ABC provide life support training courses for parents, grandparents and carers of babies and children in their own home, courses available evenings and weekends (01226 350908) or e mail easyasabc@sky.com

Foil, one hour fencing courses for beginners from 11 years to OAPs welcome, nNational registered, CRB checked coaches, latest safety equipment. English Institute of Sport (Sheffield), Coleridge Road, Attercliffe, first Monday of the month, 7.15pm (just turn up or Howard 07990 556823, email yfence@aol.com. www.sheffieldswordclub.co.uk).

Dog Behaviour and Training, no harsh methods used, eight-week group courses for dogs and owners of all ages/abilities in small groups with qualified instructor, plus educational workshops, behaviour counselling and 1-1 problem solving at home and local area (www.peopleanddogs.co.uk, Victoria 2747665 / 07811031694).

Millhouses Dog Training Classes, small classes with 25 years experience; using simple techniques which are kind, fair and effective, to enable you to have a well mannered, happy dog that all can enjoy, St Andrews Hall, Nether Edge, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.30am. and Tuesdays 5pm & 6pm; Bradway Community Hall, Mondays, 6.30pm (booking essential, Katie Patmore: 2962271 or Jane Pooley: 2303879, www.millhousesdogtraining.co.uk).

Dog Training Classes, for puppies and adult dogs, maximum of 10 dogs in the class, six week courses of one hour, friendly, fun and informative classes with ‘well behaved partners and children welcome, Trinity United Reformed Church, Ecclesall Road, Tuesdays and daytime Fridays (bookings and details from Rod Roberts 01623 482181/ 0795 7211299 or for Fridays, Polly Thomas 01623 482181/ 0795 8630391). Also Puppy School Classes, maximum of eight dogs, six weekly hour-long friendly sessions, Trinity United Reformed Church, Fridays (bookings and details from Yolande Bosman, 2509821 / 07932 417522). Further information: www.a2zdoginfo.com

Boney Fido Dog Training, tricks and fun and easy basics obedience, six week courses, St Augustine’s, Brocco Bank, Tuesdays, 7pm; Fulwood Scout Hut, Fridays, 7pm (booking essential, Liz or Dave, 2517148/ 07758 228529, www.boneyfidodogs.co.uk).

Wincobank Dog Training Club, teach gentle treat/ reward-based obedience training and socialisation for all dogs, young and old, pedigree or cross breed, junior handlers welcome accompanied by an adult, St Christophers Community Hall, Bellhouse Road, Shiregreen, every Wednesday, 7.30pm, eight-week beginners courses £25, three advanced classes available (2844255).

Presentation and Public Speaking Skills, learn to speak with clarity and confidence in meetings and seminars with private tuition for calming nerves, clearer voice and structuring ideas and information (£30 per hour/ £15 students, contact Carolynne Radcliffe, 2423425).

Age Active, Beginners Craft Class, sociable group that meets to practise all sorts of craft activities, Scout Hall, Trippet Lane, Tuesdays, 11am-1pm; Art Group, informal art class that meets to practise painting and drawing, Scout Hall, Trippet Lane, Fridays, 1pm-3pm (2766747).

Adobe Photoshop Photography Portrait Training Course, one-to-one private tuition with professional photographer, one-day intensive course aimed at those who want to develop professional editing skills and learn the inside secrets of producting images at an industry standard, other Adobe Photoshop courses available (www.studiodesignphotography.net, 01909 479828, info@studiodesignphotography.met).

Clinical Supervision Group, mixed group for practising qualified and registered art therapists; psychotherapists and counsellors: providing an opportunity for CPD (continuing professional development) through inter-professional learning by HPC registered art therapist, S10, Collegiate Crescent, Wednesdays (07973 353964 or e-mail: S.Hogan@derby.ac.uk).

Art Therapy Group, and one-to-one sessions by HPC registered art therapist with 21 years of clinical experience and supervisor status, S10, Collegiate Crescent, to be offered on Wednesday afternoons, (tel: 07973 353964 or e-mail: S.Hogan@derby.ac.uk)

Historical Corset Making, one day workshops, Persistence Works, Brown Street (0779071032 or 07812912199, email: julie.newsome@talktalk.net)

Textiles Workshops, in all forms of work with fabric, fibre and thread (www.stitchedupandfleeced.com).

Get the Most Out of Your Sewing Machine, learn to get the best and most enjoyable use with help from established demonstrator (2581256)

Dressmaking Courses, run by Jo Owen, a designer with more than 30 years experience. Suitable for all abilities. Learn how to make patterns fit and create exclusive garments for yourself. Stitched Up and Fleeced Studio, Nethergreen Road, Thursdays, 1pm-3pm and Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm (£60 for six sessions, 2303030, joowen10@hotmail.com).

IT for Women, those looking to return to work in the IT sector after a career break could benefit from free job-based training and mentoring as part of the ongoing Equalitec project (www.equalitec.org.uk, Marina Larios 2207127 or email admin@inovaconsult.com).

Free One-to-One, Group Coaching and Mentoring for Women, courses are run throughout the year for women who would like to set up in business, to network and boost their business strategy or personal development (Marina Larios 2207127 or email mentoring@inovaconsult.com).

High Achieving Women, innovative project that aims to assist women’s career development and progression, helping them to overcome the barriers they face in getting to the top, modules include Communication Skills, Time & Stress Management, Public Speaking, Team Working, giving and receiving criticism, confidence building, assertiveness (Andrea Wigfield 2321607 or email awigfield@policyevaluation.co.uk).

Study Towards CIM Professional Marketing Qualification, with Oxford College of Marketing in Sheffield. Benefit from superior student support and flexible training to fit around your work commitments (01865 515255 or email janey@oxfordcollegeofmarketing.ac.uk).

VHF Radio Course, one-day VHF-DSC course for yachtsmen to satisfy the RYA and Marine Radio Operators Short Range Certificate of Competence (2214304 or email enquiries@sailnorth.co.uk). Also Day-Skipper and Yachtmaster shorebased courses.

Plastering & Tiling Training, four-day practical training courses weekdays or weekends. Courses are suitable for everyone, no written work, small groups, experienced tutors (2757080 or 07960191197).

Acting & Drama Coaching, individual tuition for LAMDA exams, drama school entry, public speaking and presentation, with experience professional actress and practitioner, available for all ages (£15 per 30 mins/ £12 students, contact Anita Gilbert, 07736 778401).

Drystone Walling for Beginners, one and two-day courses in groups of four with Will Husband, DSWA-approved instructor, walling tools, work gloves and safety goggles provided, Blackbrook Farm, off A57, Rivelin Valley, most weekends throughout the year, 9.45am-4.30pm (£35 one-day, £65 two days, 2304530, www.peakwalling.co.uk).

Art Group, small, friendly group meets with tuition available if required, beginners welcome, in Botanical Gardens, Fridays, 1pm (2210678).

Hangingwater Studio, regular printmaking workshops providing an introduction to several different print techniques, Tuesdays, 1.30pm - 3.30pm and Thursdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm (booking and information , 2308545, l.warrren@watermarks.plus.com or visit www.hangingwater.co.uk).

Russian Courses, stimulating conversation classes for Business, Tourism or examinations. All levels. Experienced qualified. Russian teacher. Registration and information sessions will be open to all enquirers, Sheffield College of Music & Media Arts, Sidney Street, Wednesday or Thursday, 6.30pm with a free half hour introductory beginners Russian conversation class (07768 997889 or 2755872, info@sheffieldcollegeofmusic.co.uk).

New Acting Classes for Adults, starting soon open to anyone over 18 regardless of experience or background. Content designed to cover all aspects of skills and techniques providing an opportunity to learn new skills in a friendly, fun and safe environment (email bbopendoor@supanet.com).

Life Coach Workshops, Coach Yourself to Success coming to Sheffield demonstrating how to use simple techniques that successful life coaches use in their lives (Tracy, 07986 855991, tracy@remedialtherapy.net).

NOW BOOKING

New Dressmaking Classes, Dressmaking and Textile Art, beginners to advanced welcome, Mondays, 5.30pm or 7.30pm , Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am -12 (enrolling now, Sheila the Dressmaker, 2846868).

Life Figure Classes, two-hour WEA life figure class this summer term led by artist Rosemary Watson, friendly and creative class suitable for both beginners and experienced students providing an opportunity to explore aspects of the life figure, St John’s Church Hall, Abbeydale Road South, Mondays 1pm-3pm (£55 + £3 registration fee, 2423609).

New Sewing Class, starting with simple cushion covers or bring your own sewing project along, Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, Thursdays, 1pm-3pm (small charge for materials only, 2729105).

Fine Art Print Workshops, in Etching, Aquatint, White Ground, Dry Point, Collagraph, Lino and Wood Cut, suitable for all ages and abilities, classes up to six people, Mondays, 6.30pm-9pm, Fridays, 9.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-4pm; weekend classes, (£15 per evening, £35 Fridays, £70 weekends, Peter York 2580110 or peterpainterprint@btinternet.com, www.peterpainterprintmaker.co.uk). Summer school, week long printing classes, July 20-24, August 3-7 (£150 per week).

Silversmithing and Jewellery Class, with Victoria Kershaw, Butcher Works, Arundel Street, evening, afternoon and morning classes available, small group size, allowing one to one tuition (07973 679 062 or email: info@victoriakershaw.com).

Silver Jewellery Day Workshops; with jeweller Jessica Elizabeth, suitable for all levels of creativity, providing a sociable day out, a taster in silversmithing and also pieces of your very own silver jewellery to wear and enjoy, West Workshops, Welbeck Estate, Worksop, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, 10am-4.30pm (£67 including all materials, 0796 6031016, www.harleygallery.co.uk).

Confidence and Self-Esteem, highly practical assertiveness workshops to gain insight and work out the patterns of behaviour that hold you back and stop you from getting what you want out of life, run by qualified experienced group-worker, maximum eight per group, six-week course, Saturdays, 2pm to 4pm (Cornerstone Centre, 2678613, email info.cornerstone@googlemail.com).

Spanish Lessons, intensive 10 week conversation courses for business or holidays, Mondays (S C M, Sidney Street, www.scmuk.com info@scmuk.com, 275 5933). Also French, German, Russian and Italian courses available

Fast and Effective Workshops, offering a practical and effective business or self-help tool in two hours, Public Speaking and Presentation, Friday, July 3; Stress Management, Friday, July 17; Self Motivation, Friday, July 24; Outcome Based Decision Making, Friday, July 31, all 3pm to 5pm (AJ Wells, 2730976 or 0779 1106 885 or amandajwells@aol.com).

Dog Agility Courses, for sociable energetic dogs and their sociable energetic owners, taught using positive rewarding methods by experienced and qualified instructors, member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Mickley Lane, Totley (for info and booking, Victoria 2747665 / 07811031694, www.peopleanddogs.co.uk).

Womens Construction Centre Courses, new courses starting in plastering, floor tiling , DIY , plumbing , garden paving, DIY joinery (2737046 or email courses.wintt.sywdt@btconnect.com).

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills, learn how to establish immediate rapport with your audience and forever handle fears and nervousness in any public environment, Riverdale Studio, Graham Road, Ranmoor, Friday, July 3, 3pm to 5pm (£15, booking necessary, stresssolutions@aol.com or Amanda 2730976).

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JAZZ

Jazz Preservation Society, weekly residency, Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow, Thursdays, 8pm-11pm, jazz suppers available 5.30-8pm (book a table 230 2197 or email info@norfolkarms.com).

Folk Night, singers only, no Instruments, Kelham Island Tavern, Kelham Island.

Jazz in the Gardens, starting with Impressions, the quintet featuring Karen Lake on vocals, Pete Lyons sax, Jez Matthews piano, Rich Keates double bass and Brian Bestall drums followed the Dizzy Club in full swing, charity night organised by the Rotary Club of Sheffield, Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, 7pm, gates open 6.30pm (£5, on gate £7.50, bring something comfortable to sit on and food and drink which is also available on site).

Jazz at the Lescar, Adrian Ingram’s Jazz Dawgs, one of the few bands in England playing Western Swing, feature the incomparable talents of Ingram on guitar, Keith Schone bass, Pete Wraith guitar and vocals, and Ian Wroe guitar and mandolin, Lescar Hotel, Sharrow Vale Road, Hunter’s Bar, Wednesday, 9pm, doors 8.30pm (£3/ £2.50).

Jazz in the Gardens, second night features the Dizzy Club again along with Dark Side of the Lounge, Botanical Gardens, Thursday (July 2), 7pm, gates open 6.30pm (£5, on gate £7.50, bring something comfortable to sit on and food and drink which is also available on site).

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FOLK AND ROOTS

Folk night, invitation to singers and musicians, Holly Bush, Hollins Lane, Lower Rivelin Valley, tonight (Thursday), 8.30pm. www.myspace.com/hollybushfolk.

Sheffield Folk Chorale, A concert of glorious four part harmony, Sacred Heart Church, Hillsborough, Friday, 7.15pm (Tel 2863378 or 2343580).

Elbow Jane, Beehive Folk Club, Harthill, Friday, 8pm.

Reg Meuross & Jackie Oates, The Rock@Maltby, Blyth Road, Malby, Friday, 8.30pm.

No Smoke Folk, Commercial Hotel, Station Road, Chapeltown, Friday, 8.30pm.

The Wilsons, A loud noise from the wonderful Wilson family from Teesside. Down to earth singing, outrageous humour and fabulous harmonies. Plus a singing session after the gig. Royal Traditions Folk Club, which is run by Jon Boden and Fay Hield, at The Royal Hotel, Dungworth, Saturday, 7:30pm (Tickets £7 available from www.royaltraditions.co.uk or from The Royal Hotel. Standing room available on the night.)

Acoustic Music, Red Deer, Pitt Street, off West Street, Sundays, 4pm-7pm.

Folk night, Hillsborough Hotel, Langsett Road, Sunday, 8pm (2322100).

Jake & Val, open acoustic session at the Kelham Island Tavern, Sundays, 8.30pm.

Sheffield City Morris, Men's Cotswold style dance team welcomes dancers and musicians. Burton Street, Hillsborough, Mondays, 8pm. See www.scmm.co.uk or contact Kevin Allbones, 236 1276.

Booit Straps Folk Club, singers/ musicians, Commercial Hotel, Station Road, Chapeltown, Mondays, 8pm.

Folk Night, Red Deer, Pitt Street, off West Street, Mondays, 8pm.

Hillsborough Folk Club at the Burton Street Foundation, Hillsborough, Tuesday, doors open at 8pm for bar service and tuning before an 8.30pm start. Singers and musicians welcome.

Rivelin Folk Club, the Holly Bush, Hollins Lane, Lower Rivelin Valley, Wednesdays, 8.30pm, www.rivelinfolkclub.org.uk.

Brian Peters, Red Deer, Pitt Street, next Thursday, 8.30pm (£3 /£4).

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SOCIAL

 

Fit, Fab and Funafter50? Single in Sheffield?, Club Matchventure offer exciting events every week for overfifties - walking, talking, wining, dining and more, next wine and dine at Buon Deli, Thursday , July 9, 8pm (Kate or Moya, 07963232803/07999845638 for more details or visit www.matchventure.co.uk).

Senior Moments, young at heart single ladies and gents over 50 wanted to join newly formed companion group to enjoy outings, pursue interests or simply have an occasional coffee as way of easing back into socialising after divorce, bereavment etc on a 1 to 1 basis without being committed. No group meetings, confidentiality assured (Linda, 2372557 or email linda.planton@btinternet.com).

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).

Meet and Eat - A Social Dining Experience, for those who enjoy good food, trying varied and exciting cuisines, meeting new people, a new group hoping to explore all that dining out in Sheffield has to offer (07906582940).

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).

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.dronfieldnwr.org.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).

Playreading Shakespeare, all welcome, no experience required, books provided, Greens health club café, Napier Street, Thursdays, 2.30pm (2761583 or just turn up, free).

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.

Nexus, singles social group,for people who enjoy walking, dining, dancing, theatre, bowling and weekends away but have no one to do these things with (0113 2445186, www.nexus-uk.co.uk).

Hallamshire Round Table, meeting fortnightly on a Thursday for fun, friendship and fundraising. Only qualification is to be male, over 18 and under 45 (Mike 2366757, hallamshirert@gmail.com, www.roundtable.co.uk).

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).

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WRITE STUFF

Poems, Prose & Pints, open mic for spoken word, Burton Street Bar, Hillsborough, Tuesdays, from 7pm

Sheffield Writers Resource Centre, information and advice, Main Lending Library, Surrey Street, Wednesdays, 5.15pm-7.30pm (2734711).

Are You a Frustrated Poet?, for those who would like to develop skills and confidence and get useful and supportive feedback on what they are writing or else would like to learn to write, or learn more about poetry and poets, in a community-based daytime group (velero@tiscali.co.uk, 2331 355).

You’re Coming with Me Lad, Mike Pannett will be signing copies of his latest reminiscences of his time as a North Yorkshire copper, Waterstones, Orchard Square, Thursday, July 2, 6pm-7pm.

Peculiar Pets, Sheffield-based Victoria Roberts introduces her new picture book illustrated by Deborah Allwright, Hunter’s Bar Infant School, Sharrow Vale Road, Thursday (July 2), 6pm-7pm.

Sticky Bun Writers, poetry reading by Elizabeth Barrett, author of two collections, who will focus tonight on the variety of female voices on which her work concentrates, Caffetteria, Leopold Street, Tuesday, 7.30pm (open to all, £3).

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Friday Night Café, meet your friends in an informal setting and enjoy the atmosphere, range of coffees served by volunteers from Cemetery Road Baptist Church, Bridge Cafe, Napier Street, every Friday, 7pm-10pm.

Ecclesall Bridge Club, Duplicate Bridge Sessions - All Levels, Tuesdays 1pm-3.30pm and 7pm-10pm (details 2669240 or 2816607).

Fulwood Bridge Club, all levels welcome, Fridays, 1pm-4pm (2465524).

Chapeltown 50 plus Club, monthly session includes tea or coffee, a speaker, raffle and a chat, plus outings and weekly Scrabble club, Newton Hall, Chapeltown, Monday, 10.15am-12.15pm (Joan, 2400567).

National Trust – Sheffield Centre, monthly meetings with talks and slideshows, summer outings, new members welcome (2620913 or 2363410).

Sheffield Bridge Club, duplicate bridge sessions, All levels.Tuesdays-Saturdays, 7.15pm start (2550844).

National Council for the Divorced and Separated, Norton branch of the friendship group for the separated or bereaved meets weekly, with disco, Norton House Country Club, Norton Lane, Tuesdays, 8.30pm (Magdalen 2394326).

Holly Green Art and Craft Club, informal group, St Peter’s Church Rooms, Base Green (near White Lane Supertram stop), Thursdays, 1.30pm-3.30pm (except third week of the month, ring 2390963 or just turn up on the day).

38 Signal Regiment TA, enhance your income, gain new skills, meet people, Manor Top TA Centre, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm (2396979).

Darnall Craft Group, learn and practise a variety of crafts in friendly company, Darnall Medical Aid Hall, Fisher Lane, Mondays, 10am-2pm (£1 per week).

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TALKS/ LECTURES

Alternatives to Patents, talk to the monthly meeting of Sheffield Inventors' Group by Jane Lambert, an Intellectual Property Barrister, Central Library, Surrey Street, Monday, 6pm-7:45pm, meet in the Library entrance foyer (free admission, for booking and further into: 2734736 or email : information.library@sheffield.gov.uk).

The History of Hillsborough Barracks, talk by Ron Clayton at monthly meeting of Bradfield Historical Society, Low Bradfield Village Hall, Monday, 7.30-m (non-members welcome, 2337463).

Birder's Video Diary - Exploits of a Birder, talk by Andy Hirst, First Tuesday event, all welcome, Crystal Peaks Library, The Artspace, Tuesday, 2:15pm (free).

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MAKING MUSIC

Abbeydale Orchestra, which plays a wide selection of classical and orchestral music in a friendly and informal atmosphere welcomes new players, especially in the string and brass section, St. Oswald's Church Hall, corner of Abbeydale Road and Bannerdale Road, Wednesdays, 10am (Anne Huggins 2686120 or Mary Waters mandmwaters@blueyonder.co.uk).

Sheffield City Opera, has exciting plans for 2009, its tenth anniversary year with a series of concerts topped off by a production of La Boheme in the autumn. Friendly company welcomes chorus members and budding soloists. Rehearsals Wesley Hall, Crookes, Wednesdays, 7.30pm (Laraine Turner 2694958; www.sheffieldcityopera.co.uk).

Songzone, can you hold a harmony line on your own, take on solos or are nterested in experimenting with vocal percussion? A new 4-6 voice group is being set up in Sheffield to develop a really eclectic repertoire of songs in a wide range of popular styles (John Salway, 2441657, 07962 036191).

Sheffield Socialist Choir, come and sing a radical repertoire of world music to raise the roof and rock the street with group who celebrated their 20th anniversary last year with eight new songs commissioned from the likes of Peggy Seeger; and Theo Simon from Seize the Day, all voices welcome, especially basses, rehearsals St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Thursdays, 7.45pm (Ruth, 07913 283307: www.socialistchoir.org.uk).

Blues Unlimited, come and learn to play the blues, from Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee to Junior Wells and Buddy Guy with some early Rolling Stones, Sonny Boy Williamson, etc, expert tuition on hand from Jack Townsend plus in-house PA system, Cross Scythes, Totley, Thursday evenings.

Handsworth Forum Singers, open to all ages and abilities, no audition or music to read, beginners welcome, now located at the Scout Hall, behind St Mary's Church, Handsworth Road (for more information phone Peter or June on 2540158 or call at the hall any Friday, 12.30pm-2.30pm (£4 per session).

Meersbrook Park Church Operatic Society, are looking for new members, particularly men, for their production of Iolanthe in March 2010. Rehearsals at the church, Chesterfield Road, opposite Heeley Retail Park, Fridays, 7.30pm (2550951).

Silver Spectrum Wind Band, is looking for players 18+ to join there 25 piece strong band, all brass players and some woodwind (Lauren, 07986779684 or flutedelight@blueyonder.co.uk).

Hallam Sinfonia, looking to improve their repertoire scope under new music director Natalia Luis-Bassa are seeking additional string players at post Grade 8 level (email enquiry@hallamsinfonia.org.uk or call 2361116).

Cameo Group Music for Violinists, of any age from Grade 1 for part playing, free sessions, refreshments provided, various venues, also violin and piano lessons with examinations available (Barbara ARCM, 2748234).

Sheffield Chamber Orchestra, requires string players minimum Grade 8 or equivalent or good orchestral experience for18th, 19th and 20th Century works performed locally. Rehearsals Endcliffe Methodist Church Hall, Ecclesall Road (below Hunters Bar), Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm (Robin Saunders, 2665403, www. sheffield-chamber-orchestra.org.uk).

Vulcan Varieties, traditional Victorian and Edwardian music hall company invite new members, including musicians, artistes and backstage staff, guest artistes always welcome, meets central Sheffield, Tuesdays, 7pm (2431339).

Oughtibridge Brass Band welcomes brass players of any level or age to rehearsals. Instruments provided, rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7.30-9.30, training band Fridays 6.30-7.30, at bandroom Nr M1 J36 between Sheffield & Barnsley. Friendly band which contests in the Yorkshire Area 3rd Section. Cornet players in particular are welcome. (sarahmdickinson@hotmail.co.uk or John Linton 01226 341336)

Keyboard, Organ and Pianos Lessons, for students of all ages lessons covering music theory, technique and performance in a modern, well equipped studio with tuition structured to offer support and encouragement to all, Harmony Music School (2455961 or 07921 520015, www.harmonymusicschool.co.uk).

Hallam Choral Society, looking for new members, particularly tenors and basses, for its 40th anniversary season which includes Mendelssohn’s Elijah in November and Orff’s Carmina Burana in July 2010. Enthusiasm and commitment important, sight-reading an advantage but not essential. Three years’ free membership opportunity for new singers under the age of 30 (2348679).

Endcliffe Orchestra welcomes amateur players as vacancies arise. THe Orchestra are currently recruiting players for all string sections. Rehearsals at Millhouses, Monday. Contact conductor Martin Lightowler 230 9012 or further information at www.endcliffeorchestra.org.uk.

Chesterfield Parish Church Choir, is looking to recruit Altos, Tenors and Basses for two choral Sunday services with Thursday practice, occasional concerts. Opportunities in the Boys' Section of the choir aged 7-12 (Ian Brackenbury, Director of Music, 01246 272385).

Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra, seeks further string players, especially violin. Rehearsals in Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, Tuesdays 7.30-9.45pm (07815 159826 or www.sheffieldphilharmonic.org.uk)

Sheffield Oratorio Chorus, new singers welcome, some sight reading required, rehearsals St Andrew's URC Church, Upper Hanover Street, Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm (Libby Hirschman, 01433 659360).

Stannington Mixed Choir, new members always welcome, all parts, for wide variety of music with three concerts a year, no auditions or sight-reading required, rehearsals at Stannington Methodist Church, Knowled Top, Stannington Road, Thursday, 7.30pm-9.30pm (call John 2340742 or just turn up).

Stannington Brass Band, welcomes new members of any age and ability to join its Training Band. Tuition and instruments provided. Rehearsals Malin Bridge Sports and Social Club, Sundays, 6pm-7pm (Christine Wilson 2306393, www.stanningtonbrassband.org.uk).

City of Sheffield Pipe and Drum Band, new members (adults and accompanied children) welcome at rehearsals, SYFRS Training Centre, Woodhouse, every Thursday, 7pm-9.30pm (Theresa Brown, 01484 863057).

Women's Singing Group, welcomes new members to sing a variety of songs from around the world which are easy to learn and fun to sing, no musical experience necessary, Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Road (side entrance), . Mondays, 7.30-9.30pm (Andrea Small, 07947 040548 or andreasmall@naturalvoice.net)

Sheffield Chorale, friendly mixed choir of about 50 voices with varied repertoire welcome new singers, all voices, sight-reading required. Rehearsals, Endcliffe Methodist Church, Hunters Bar, Mondays, 7.15pm (Jackie Wood 2507586 for details).

Irish Traditional Music Society, Irish music classes in tin whistle, concertina (Anglo), spoken Irish, singing, etc, city centre venue, Wednesdays, 6pm-7.30pm, new members (adults and accompanied children) welcomed (contact Diz on 2491969 for current details including venue).

Miller’s Modern Music Hall, looking for new members to perform pieces in their regular shows.- singers, monologists, instrumentalists, comedians and speciality acts as well as non-performing roles. Training given in chosen area (Duncan Miller 2561431).

Loxley Silver Band, brass players welcome, including those who would like the opportunity to restart, to join small friendly band at Loxley available for local events such as garden parties, concerts, galas etc. Instruments could be provided (2304307).

Sheffield Jazz Workshops, including Singers Workshop, for anyone interested in exploring jazz improvisation. Four groups – Beginners, Intermediate, experienced and singers - working with tutors Chris Walker, Pete Lyons, Jamie Taylor, Jonathon Draper, King Edwards Upper School, Glossop Road, Broomhill, Saturdays, 10am–12.30pm during school term time (£8/ £4, 2584935).

Sterndale Singers, friendly chamber choir still seeking tenors and basses, rehearsals, St Mark's Church, Broomhill, Mondays, 7.45pm (2682739/2587818).

Sheffield Bach Choir, new singers welcome in all voices; reasonable sight-reading required. Rehearsals Cemetery Road Baptist Church, Napier Street (opposite Waitrose car park), Mondays, 7.30pm-9.30pm (07960 523911, www.sheffieldbachchoir.org.uk).

Baslow Choir, new singers welcome, all ages. No auditions and no experience necessary. Wide variety of music sung from Abba to Vivaldi. Rehearsals, Baslow Village Hall, Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm (Heather Jacques, 01433 631586).

Sheffield Light Orchestra, seeks string players especially violin, viola or cello, who enjoy playing anything from light to classical, rehearsals, Victoria Hall, Thursdays, 7pm-9pm (2481124).

Chapletown Band, seeks Trombone and Bass Players. Instruments provided. Friendly 1st Section Band. Rehearsals (5mins J35/36 of M1) Mondays and Fridays (07833 530509).

Endcliffe Orchestra, welcomes amateur players as vacancies arise and is currently recruiting players for all string sections. Rehearsals at Millhouses, Monday. (contact conductor Martin Lightowler or further information at www.endcliffeorchestra.org.uk).

Sheffield Harmony Chorus, lady singers invited to join weekly sessions to sing four-part harmony. Music to suit all tastes. Bents Green Methodist Church, Ringinglow Road, Monday evenings (2745904, www.sheffieldharmony.co.uk).

Sheffield Teachers Choir, new members welcome at rehearsals, All Saints School, Granville Road, Thursdays, 7pm-9pm (2745588).

Hathersage Silver Band, seeks brass players of all ages and abilities and all instruments. Instruments provided and lessons also, if required. Practice Sunday nights 7pm (contact Ian Wright, 2669912).

Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, needs men! Any male who has singing experience but lacks confidence and music reading skills can come along for a course of free lessons, Arts Tower, University of Sheffield, Tuesdays, 6.30pm before rehearsals, 7pm (sheffieldphil.org for more information).

Sheffield Youth Orchestra, for under-21s Grade 5 and above, Croft House Settlement, Garden Street (off foot of Broad Lane), rehearsals Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm (2661877).

Sheffield Concert Band, for competent players able to sight read, Croft House Settlement, Garden Street, Sunday, 10am-noon (01246 413226).

Steel City Concert Band, is looking for brass, woodwind and percussion players, weekly practice, Scout Headquarters, Trippet Lane, Tuesdays, 7.30pm (2722472).

Kutamba!, School of African Dance and Rhythm meets every week at the dance studio, Burngreave Ashram, Hall Car Street off Ellesmere Green, Pitsmoor, Thursdays, 7.15pm.

Mundi Drummers, meet Broomhill Scout Hut, Spooner Road, Mondays, 8pm-10pm (£2/ £1, www.mundidrummers.org).

Escafeld Chorale, needs new members in all parts, particularly sopranos, and is looking for anyone who enjoys singing to come and join them. Rehearsals: Banner Cross Methodist Church, Tuesdays, 7.30pm (contact Pete Dutton, director of music, on 2621119).

Confidence Through Singing, friendly and supportive class singing variety of songs and styles, no music experience necessary, Parson Cross Pavilion, Parson Cross Park, Buchanan Road, Thursdays, 10am-noon (ring Kate 2425565 for details or just turn up).

Hallmark of Harmony, male singers interested in singing unaccompanied four-part harmony are invited to four free sessions at rehearsals, Holt House Infant School, Bannerdale Road, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-10pm (2696979).

Sosa-xa/ Sounds of Southern Africa, new members welcome to join this natural voice choir with Mandla Sibanda of Sunduza Dance from Zimbabwe, meets Friends Meeting House, St James Stree t, Mondays, 7.30pm (£4 per meeting, 2437899).

Piano Tuition, ABRSM exams, 30 years experience, beginners to advance levels (£7 per session, 2811622

Professional Music Tuition, private music lessons in the Hunters Bar area for Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano and Keyboard, Music Theory, ABRSM exams, Jazz/Pop Improvisation. Informative lessons for children and adults (Kim Mayhew (Bmus Hons) 07791 450013 / 2638527).

Professional Music Tuition, experienced bass guitar / acoustic & electric guitar tutor in the Hunters Bar area, all ages welcome (Chris Chapman (Bmus Hons) 07791 450013 / 2638527).

Experienced Piano Teacher, has vacancies for piano / keyboard pupils. All ages and standards catered for. Home visits available (Sarah 2302547 or 07809 430967).

Saxophone and Clarinet Lessons, for students of all ages and abilities, learn how to read music and/or improvise in a variety of styles, theory lessons and basic piano also offered (Katie 07876120701, katieneedham@hotmail.com)

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DANCING

Family 5 Rhythms, opportunity for children and adults, parents, carers, grandparents, and friends etc to dance together, move your feet to the beat, no steps to learn, friendly fun, facilitated by Sarah Blagg, qualified 5 Rhythms teacher, Common Ground, Nether Edge, Saturday, 11am to noon (book your place, katt@ecomail.org or07758 146130).

Dance Fusion, ballet inspired fusion dance workshop suitable for absolute beginners and performers who would like to increase flexibility and improve their posture and strength, Greentop Circus Centre, St Thomas Building, Holywell Road, near Meadowhall, Mondays, 5.30pm to 7pm until end of August (£5/ £4, 2448828)..

Adult Tap, new class with brand new teacher, previous experience needed, Hype Dance Academy, Leadmill Road (2706757/ email info@hypedance.org.uk).

JiveLatino, modern Jive freestyle dance night with hot Latin influences, Millennium Hall, Ecclesall Road, last Saturday of the month, 8pm to 12.30am (£8/£7, www.JiveLatino.com or 2663489).

Bella Balboa, learn this classy, fun dance done to swing music which is rapidly increasing in popularity across the USA and Europe, no need to bring a partner, Walker Hall, Trippett Lane (above Scout Shop), Thursdays (except second of the month), Beginners 8pm, Intermediates 9pm (Kathy 266 8101, email balboasheffield@aol.co.uk)

Cuban Salsa, classes for beginners and improvers, Walkley Community Centre, Fir Street, Walkley, Thursdays, beginners, 8pm-9pm (£40, 10 classes); Improvers, 7pm-8pm (£48 12 classes, salsacubanasheffield@yahoo.co.uk , 0793 27161 73).

Cuban Salsa Class, Sheffield Transport Sports Club, Greenhill Main Road, Thursdays, 7.30pm (Jim 07947326585)

Hallamshire Dance Club Dinner Dances, the society hosts four dinner dances each year with a live band (www:hallamshiredance.wordpress.com or email hallamdc@googlemail.com).

Horo Sheffield, informal Balkan dance group practising dances from counties such as Armenia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Israel, Ecclesall Parish Hall, Ringinglow Road, Thursdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm (www.horo-sheffield.com, 0781018173).

Belly Dancing Class, the most feminine dance, Broomhall Community Centre, Broomspring Lane, Fridays 12.15pm-1.15pm (

£3 a session, just come along or ring 2729105).

LMSD Streetdance, suitable for beginners, classes for 7-16 year olds, Mondays, 5-6pm, classes for ages 17+, Tuesdays, 5-6pm. All classes are at Hillsborough Sports Arena, Middlewood Road (£3.50, 07853317002)

Dance Classes, in street/ jazz/ contemporary for ages three to adults, Nycha Dance Creations, Waverley House, Joiner Street (Simone, 07951211749).

5 Rhythms Community Dance Class, library room, old Sharrow Junior School, Southview Road off Sharrow Lane, Mondays, 6.15pm-7.30pm ( £3/ £2, Shipshape health & wellbeing 2500222, email katt@ecomail.org, or text 07758 146130).

5 Rhythms Dance, drop-in classes on the theme of Coming Home to the body, heart and true self, Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Road, Tuesdays, 7.45pm-9.45pm to December 16 (timefordance@blueyonder.co.uk or 2701275 for more info).

Salsa Dance Classes, with Cubana’s resident salsa teachers Nicolai and Helena, Cubana, Trippet Lane, Saturdays, beginners, 12.30pm, improvers 1.45pm, advance, 3pm.

Salsa Dance Classes, Unit 3, Batemoor Shops, Batemoor, Tuesdays, 8.30pm-9.30pm (£3, Mark 07905 162256, www.easydance.co.uk).

Three Shires Clog, ladies dancing team in the style of North West Morris are seeking new dancers and musicians to join their group. Practice night, Old Schoolroom, Harthill Parish Church, Union Street, Harthill, Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm (contact Lesley E on 01909 770129 or Leslie R on 2489503).

Sequence Dancing, Norton House Country Club, Wednesday, 9pm (guests £1, members free).

Hype Dance Academy, classes include Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Street, Breakdance and Choreography for all levels, ages and abilities from beginners to advanced, junior to adult with friendly and experienced tutors, Hype Studios, Leadmill Road, Mondays-Thursdays, 4.30pm-9.30pm (drop in, no booking necessar, £3-£4.50 (Victoria, 2706757 or email info@hypedance.org.uk. For full comprehensive timetable visit www.hypdance.org.uk.

Bollywood Dance Class, with Sheena of Everydance, bar available, Penelopes, Arundel Gate, Wednesday, Beginners 7-8pm, Intermediate 8-9pm (£5, www.everydance.co.uk, info@everydance.co.uk, 01909 566831).

Aim to Dance, Salsa & Merengue, Croft House Settlement, Garden Street, Mondays, beginners 7.20pm, improvers 8.15pm, advanced 9.15pm; Treeton Community Centre, Pit Lane, Treeton, Sundays, beginners 7pm, intermediate 8pm; Bellydance, Croft House Settlement, Wednesdays, beginners 7pm, improvers, 7.45pm; Bollywood, open level, Croft House Settlement, Wednesdays, 8.30pm (£4, Nisha Lall 07719 149352, info@aimtodanceandcreate.co.uk, www.aimtodance.co.uk).

Desperate Dance Contemporary Dance Classes, no experience necessary, St Marys Church, Bramall Lane, every Thursday from 6:30 to 8pm (£5/ £4).

Salsa Dance Classes, no partner required, beginners welcome, come and go as you please, Woodseats WMC, The Dale (off Chesterfield Road), Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm (£3, Mark 07905 162256, easydance@blueyonder.co.uk, www.easydance.co.uk).

Rock n Roll & Swing Dance Classes and Social Night, includes two easy classes and social dancing to rock n roll & swing music, no partner required, beginners welcome, Woodseats WMC, The Dale Wednesdays, 8pm-11pm (£6/ £5, Mark 07905 162256, easydance@blueyonder.co.uk, www.easydance.co.uk).

Modern Jive Dance Classes & Social Night, includes two easy classes and social dancing to music from many eras, no partner required, beginners welcome, Woodseats WMC, The Dale Thursdays, 7.30pm-10.30pm (£6/ £5, Mark 07905 162256, easydance@blueyonder.co.uk, www.easydance.co.uk).

Learn to Dance, no partner required, all welcome, Burton Street Foundation, Burton Street, Hillsborough, Tuesdays, 8pm; Woodseats WMC, The Dale, Woodseats, every Wednesday, 8pm-10pm (07905 162256, www.easydance.co.uk).

Easy Modern Jive Dance Classes & Social Club, includes two easy classes and lots of social dancing to music from many eras, no partner required, beginners welcome, Woodseats WMC, The Dale, Thursdays, 7.30pm (£6/ £5, 07905 162256, mark@easydance.wanadoo.co.uk, www.easydance.co.uk).

Sylvaine School of Dance, classes in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, theatrecraft, streetdancing and cheerleading for all ages from 2½ to adult. Parent and toddler music and dance sessions Wednesday afternoons, Valley Road, Meersbrook (2555480 or 01433 630576 for details).

Five Rhythms, movement practice following a wave of energy to explore and integrate different aspect of ourselves, Hillsborough Park Pavilion, Middlewood Road, most Fridays, 7.30 pm (£4-£9, details 2587861 / 2509085, www.dancinginthecity.org).

Lindy Hop Dance Classes, original Swing dance style, taught at all levels of experience, fun evening, great music, no partner required, St Vincents Catholic WM Club, Solly Street, Wednesdays, newcomers class, 7.30pm (£3/ £4).

Dancing to World Music Circle Dance Style, wide repertoire of dances taught, Heeley Green Community Centre, Gleadless Road/ Fitzroy Road, alternate Mondays, 7.45pm-9.45pm, £5/ £4, 2748280).

Alive4Jive, Modern Jive classes with a difference, beginners always welcome, no partner required. Club Chesterfield, Chester Street, Chesterfield, Tuesdays, 7.30pm (£6/ £5, www.Alive4Jive.Com or 2663489).

Arabic Dancing Class, women only, Christchurch Welcome Centre, Pitsmoor, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm (£1, details from Michala Spacey 07909 936 381).

Middle Eastern Dancing, classes starting this month, Communityu Centre, Main Street, Grenoside, Tuesdays, 6.45pm-7.45pm; St Thomas More Hall, Margetson Crescent, Parson Cross, Tuesdays, 8.30pm-9.30pm; Wisewood School and Community Sports College, Rural Lane, Wednesdays, 8pm-9pm; St Mary’s School, Packhorse Lane, High Green, Thursdays, 6.30pm-7pm for children, 7pm-8pm adults (£3.50/ £2 children, Jo Chapman 07772163157, siasanodance@aol.com).

SalsaMacusi, learn smooth, sensual salsa with Macu, the professionally qualified teacher from Cuba, the birthplace of true Salsa, in new dance studio, beginners Tuesdays 6pm, Intermediates Wednesdays 6pm, advanced Thursdays 6pm (more classes available plus 1-2-1s, Karl 07710 353122, email lamacusi@yahoo.co.uk, www.salsamacusi.com).

Learn to Dance, modern jive classes and social club, no partner required, Woodseats WMC, The Dale, Woodseats, Wednesdays, 8pm (07905 162256, www.easydance.co.uk).

Saturday Dance, ballroom, sequence, etc, dress code smart casual, Norton House Country Club, Norton Lane, Saturday, 8.30pm-11.30pm (guests £4, members £1.50).

Sequence Dancing, Norton House Country Club, Norton Lane, Wednesdays, 9pm (£1 guests, members free).

Tea Dances, Hillsborough Park Pavilion, Wednesdays, 11am-1.30pm (£2 including a free drink, everyone welcome, 2326048).

Breakdance Classes, for ages 12+ with Bboy Flo, Tuesdays 7.15-8.45pm in city centre (2706757).  

Neil and Lesley’s Sequence Dance, Stannington Community Centre, part of the old Myers Grove College, Wood Lane, Wednesdays, 7.30 - 10.30pm (2337290), Grenoside Community Centre, Main Street, Grenoside, Thursdays, 7.30 - 10.15pm (2337290 or 2452333).

Street Jive, a modern partnered dance class for everyone, but no need to bring a partner, Brook Hill Hall, Sundays, 7pm-9pm (£4, £2 students, 07879426788).

Dancing to World Music Circle Dance Style, wide repertoire of dances taught, Hartley Street Project, Hartley Street corner, Heeley, alternate Mondays, 7.45pm-9.45pm, £5/ £4, 2748280).

Contemporary Dance Class, Hype Dance Studio space, Leadmill Road, Mondays, 8-9pm (no experience required, £4 per class, 2706757).

Ceroc Night, fusion of jive and Salsa, easy to learn and great fun, Davy Sporting Club, Prince of Wales Road, Tuesdays, doors, 7:30pm, Beginners class 7:45pm, Intermediates 9pm, Freestyle until 10:45pm (no need to book, beginners welcome, 0115 844 0278, www.ceroc.uk.com).

Salsa, street-style salsa taught by a native Latino using natural learning methods that take advantage of the mind-body connection making rhythmic movement easy and using life coaching techniques to build confidence in a relaxed atmosphere, Burton Street Project, Thursdays, 6.45pm-8.15pm (£3, with every £1 going to the project, www.nativestreetsalsa.net).

Blitz Modern Jive Dance Classes and social evening, beginners always welcome, no partner required, Crookes WMC, Mulehouse Road, Crookes, Wednesdays, 7.30-10.30pm (£6/ £5, 07719 189863), Thursdays, 7.30pm-10.30pm (£6/ £5, 07719 189863).

Line Dancing, Norton House Country Club, Thursdays, 8.30pm Guests £2.20/members £1).

Steel City Salsa Dance Classes, have fun while learning to dance New York-style Salsa with Bill Newby, no partners required but encouraged, Polish Catholic Centre, Millennium Hall, Ecclesall Road, Thursdays, beginners, 7pm-8pm; improvers 8pm-9pm; intermediate, 9pm-10pm, social dance from 10pm (Bill Newby, 07880 932855 or 2647566, email: bnewby@chemoi.fsnet.co.uk).

Sheffield Tango Argentino Dance Classes, come and learn this passionate dance from Buenos Aires, no partners required but encouraged, Polish Catholic Centre, Tuesdays, beginners, 7.30pm-8.30pm; improvers 8.30pm-9.30pm; social dance from 9.30pm (Bill Newby, 07880 932855 or 2647566, email: bnewby@chemoi.fsnet.co.uk).

TangoYorkshire, first to bring authentic Argentinian Tango to Yorkshire, come and learn this sexy dance with friendly and fun teachers, Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Road, Fridays, beginners 7pm, iimprovers 8pm, Milonga/ social dance, 9pm to late (email: tangoleeds@aol.com, www.tangoyorkshire.co.uk).

Argentine Tango, learn the authentic dance of Buenos Aires with professional Argentine teachers. St Vincent's Club, Solly Street, Mondays, Beginners 7.30, Improvers 8.30, Milonga 9.30 till late, licensed bar and dancing until 11.30pm (£6/ £4). Regular social dances at weekends. Classes throughout the North of England (www.northerntangosociety.com).

Strictly Dancing, absolute beginners ballroom and Latin classes, improvers welcome, St Peter’s Church Hall, White Lane, Gleadless, Wednesdays, 8.15pm-9.15pm (walk in, dance out, details: 2398080).

Scottish Country Dancing, classes run by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Sheffield branch), beginners welcome, no partner necessary, King Edward VII Lower School, Darwin Lane, Mondays, 7.30pm (2366723).

Scottish Country Dance Classes, for beginners to more experienced dancers, no partners necessary, qualified teachers, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Grove Road, Millhouses, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-10pm (£2.50, 2307848).

Irish Dance Class, beginners welcome, Beauchief Baptist Church, Hutcliffe Wood Road, Mondays, 6pm-7pm , 7pm-8pm. Also classes in Chesterfield on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings (beginners welcome, call Elizabeth on 2749163).

Irish Set Dancing, beginners welcome, Grenoside Community Centre, Main Street, Wednesdays, 8.15pm-10.15pm (2304001).

Branching Out Dancing, pop funk – all the latest dance moves for ages three to adult, everyone welcome, Deepcar Village Hall, Saturdays, 10am-11am (Nikki, 2844071/ Karen, 2876312).

Neil and Lesley’s Sequence Dance, Stannington Community Centre, part of the old Myers Grove College, Wood Lane, Fridays, 1.15pm - 3pm (2337290).

Hype Dance Company, weekly classes in street, break, jazz, tap and ballet at city centre studio (www.hypedance.org.uk).

Line Dancing, with Sheffield City Liners. Scout Headquarters, Trippet Lane. Wednesdays 1 - 3pm class for all grades; Walkley Social Club, Providence Road, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-11pm all grades; Speedwell Rooms, Inkersall Road, Staveley, Wednesdays 7pm -10pm, all grades. Thursdays 1 - 3pm all grades.(0800 0434531 www.cityliners.co.uk).

Line Dancing, beginners class, Sheffield United Sports Club, Shirecliffe Road, Tuesdays, 8pm-10pm.

Hype Dance Company, streetdance classes for children, teenagers and adults, courses and workshops (www.hypedance.org.uk, 07775 9954031).

Circle Dance, open to all, Heeley Bank Centre, Heeley Bank Road, Monday, 1.15pm-3pm fortnightly (£3/ £2, Hilary Webster 2748280).

Ceroc UK, fusion of modern jive and salsa with its roots in France, Speedwell Rooms, Inkersall Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Thursdays, 7.30pm-11pm when Mike Ellard (Mr Ceroc) will teach the intermediate class and Sharon Teece the beginners, over-16s only (classes £6/ £3 with flier, £2 membership).

The Abbeydale Art Group, monthly meetings that take place on the third Saturday of every month in which local artists can paint, draw, socialise and seek art advice. Artists are advised to bring their own materials. Millhouses Methodist Church, Millhouses, Saturday (first three months free details abbeydaleartgroup@hotmail.co.uk).

Sunday Night Social Dance, popular sequence, ballroom and latin dancing, Newton Hall, Chapeltown, Sunday, 7.30pm - 10.30pm.(Barry 01226 291023).

The Society For International Folk Dancing, a registered charity devoted to the preservation and performance of folk dancing. Non-members may join in activities, which include dance classes and social events, Gladys Buxton Centre, Oakhill Road, Dronfield, Thursdays, call 01433 630183 for more information.

Millhouses and Ecclesall Dance Club, four dances each year in a friendly atmosphere with live band for those looking for an opportunity for traditional ballroom dancing (2302663, www.millhousesandecclesalldanceclub.org).

Hallamshire Dance Club, enjoy your dancing skills at our four dinner dances a year.with live band, good venues and good company (Andrew, 2307838, email:hallamdc@googlemail.com).

Stepz Dance Academy, street, slowjazz, disco, stage, Adult Tap 4 Fun and Streetjazz, three years to adults, Frecheville Methodist Church, Churchdale Road, Mondays-Saturdays (0780 8041532).

Sheffield Tango Argentino, learn to tango. No partners required but encouraged, Polish Catholic Centre, Ecclesall Road, Tuesdays, beginners 7.30pm, intermediates 8.30pm, practice from 10pm (£5/ £3.50, 07880932855, private classes available).

Steel City Salsa, learn New York-style salsa for fun and learn to dance with style Bill and co, no partners required but encouraged, Polish Catholic Centre, Ecclesall Road, Thursdays, beginners 7pm-8pm, improvers 8pm-9pm, intermediates 9pm-10pm, social dance from 10pm (£5/ £3.50 for lessons, £2 for social dance, 07880932855, private classes available).

The LS School of Dance, classes in ballet, tap, modern jazz, disco and stagecraft plus adult tap and dance exercise, Trinity Church, Yew Lane, Ecclesfield, new classes at Hackenthorpe Community Centre, Tuesdays, 4pm-7pm (01909 509189).

Line Dancing for the Over Fifties, Scout Hall, Trippet Lane, beginners, Mondays, 1pm-2.30pm, Fridays, 12.15pm-1.15pm, intermediates, Tuesdays, 1.15pm-2.45pm, Fridays, 1.30pm-3pm; Trinity Methodist Church, Woodhouse, Wednesdays, 10am-11.30am; Gatty Hall, Ecclesfield, Wednesdays, 1.30pm-3pm; Methodist Church, Woodseats, Wednesdays, 1.30pm-2.45pm (Age Active, 2766747).

Sequence Dancing for the Over Fifties, Victoria Hall, Chapel Walk, beginners, Tuesdays, 10am-11.40am; social dance for intermediates, Tuesdays, 11.45am-12.30pm (Age Active, 2766747).

Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz and Disco, classes for children aged three and upwards and adults, Ecclesfield and Grenoside, Tuesdays-Saturdays (Lindsay Slater IDTA, 01909 509189).

Kutamba! School of Contemporary African Dance, led by Simon Banda and Godfrey Pambalipe with live percussion, Victoria Hall (Chapel Walk entrance), Thursdays, 7.15pm-9pm (£4 with termly concessions, call Philip on 2437899).

Sheffield & District Amateur Dance Assocation, ballroom and sequence dancing, Croft House Settlement, Garden Street (off foot of Broad Lane), Tuesdays, 8pm-10.30pm (2585722).

Concord Drum and Bugle Corps, free professional dance lessons for youngsters aged nine to 16, Croft House Settlement, Garden Street, Sundays, 1pm-5pm (2491460).

Doreen’s Dancing, private and group lessons in ballroom, Latin and sequence, St Mary’s Church Hall, South Road, Walkley (2337828).

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DANCE

Brevario, new work from Increpacion Danza, the Barcelona-based company that combines the energy of contemporary dance with the flamenco tradition, is Inspired by the sound of 1930s Spanish Music Hall, capturing the mood of the years immediately before the Spanish Civil War, Lyceum Theatre, Friday and Saturday, 7.30pm (£16-£19). See page 22

Increpa2, family friendly cabaret-style show full of fun and flamenco created by Increpación Danza directors Montse Sánchez and Ramón Baeza and performed by the dancers from Breviario, Lyceum Theatre, Saturday, 2pm (£10). Family Workshop, led by Increpación Director Montse Sánchez, Saturday, 11am-1pm (£25 one adult and child, includes Increpa2 tickets).

NISA Solo Dance Championships, competitors vie for the title of British champion in various categories of solo ice dance, iceSheffield, Coleridge Road, Attercliffe, Monday-Thursday, 8am (£5, children £3).

Here Come the Girls, evening of song and dance from pupils of KD Dance, University Drama Studio, Tuesday-Saturday, 7.15pm (£8/ £5, 0775 8226056).

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PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Sheffield Baby Massage, classes taught by accredited instructor in blocks of five weeks, Tuesdays, 10am-11.30am (£50) or three weeks, Saturdays, 10am-11.30am (£35), babies from new born ot one year welcome (Charlotte, 2706288, email info@sheffieldbabymassage.co.uk, www.sheffieldbabymassage.co.uk).

Mum & Baby Yoga & Massage, Sheffield Buddhist Centre, Howard Road, Walkley, Mondays, 11am -noon, (www.fwbosheffield.org, info@fwbosheffield.org, 2349994); Yoga Shala, London Road, Tuesdays, 11am-12; Lifestyle Centre, Beighton, Wednesdays, 12-1pm (Mama's and Bambino's, Nicola on 07739490143/pregnantyogini@hotmail.com or visit www.pregnantyogini.com).

Toddlers Yoga, mums/carers and toddlers yoga class with lots of yogic action and singing, suitable for babies who are sitting/crawling/standing, Yoga Shala, London Road, Fridays, 11.30am-12.30pm (Nicola, www.pregnantyogini.com, 07739490143).

Rocking Horse Music Group, weekly fun music and singing sessions for parents or carers and their children at classes containing lots of different types of songs from action songs and nursery rhymes to movement songs and those with puppets, separate classes for six months to two years and ages two to four, Hunters Bar, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Walkley, Fridays (ring to book free trial session, Denise 2676418, www.rhmusicgroup.co.uk).

Under 4s Explore, youngest visitors can enjoy toys and story books from the activity boxes specially created to accompany each of the Museum’s major displays, Weston Park Museum, daily (free, drop in).

Funky Monkeys, fun and lively sessions for one to four year olds include physical activities, sports skills, fun games, dance and action songs. Sessions held in the Ecclesall Road /Banner Cross and Dore/Totley areas (Sarah 2362110 or beafunkymonkey@btinternet.com for further details or to book).

Music Makers, toddler music sessions including one hour's play in Megakidz Playzone, Megakidz, the Megacentre, Bernard Road, every Monday (Info hotline: 213 2070 www.yourelookingmega.co.uk).

Jellytots Parent/Carer and Child Drop In Centre and Playgroup, toddler group for parents and carers of children from birth to five with toys and books, occasional craft activities, social environment for parents, pushchair access, changing facilities, food warming, highchairs and baby swings for use, breast feeding friendly, Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Methodist Mission, Chapel Walk, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1-3pm (£1 with £5 annual membership or £1.50 without).

TinyTalk, babysigning classes incorporating useful everyday signs and props with nursery rhymes, action songs and books, refreshment and social/ playtime included, no extra cost for more than one child (pay in blocks or per class, for classes in Sheffield and Chesterfield or Nursery & Childminding Workshops, Dawn Leader 2697194 or dawnl@tinytalk.co.uk). Website: www.tinytalk.co.uk.

The Best Start Club, age-appropriate baby signing classes in Sheffield from birth. Stage 1 (0-8 months) is gently paced, quiet and settling and includes a gentle massage of baby, calming for both mum and baby, also settling the atmosphere for the class. Stage 2 (9 months +) is more active, focusing on weekly themes with lots of musical adventures (Shelley Healy, 07747 803971, shelley@thebeststartclub.com, www.thebeststartclub.com).

Meersbrook Playcentre and Toy Library, all babies and toddlers welcome, Meersbrook Park Pavilion, Meersbrook Park Road, Mondays-Fridays, 9.30am-11.30am (£1 per family includes healthy snack and drink, and hot drinks for grown-ups, 2203576).

Gymboree, fun and educational classes beginning at newborn and offered in different age appropriate levels through to 3+, located on Ecclesall Road (beside Somerfield Supermarket) in large, bright room filled with colourful, safe and child sized equipment like tunnels, slides, ramps, climbers and more with each class featuring movement, equipment exploration, song & dance, parachute play, bubbles, etc (for free trial class contact 2665743 or sheffield@gymboree-uk.com, www.gymboree-uk.com).

Playmates, a new informal group for parents/carers with babies and toddlers, St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Dobbin Hill, Greystones, Fridays, 9.45am-11.15am from today and every week during term time (2682594 or 2660037).

Jolly Totz Funtime, structured fitness / music / art & craft classes for ages six months to five years and their carers in Crookes and Hillsborough in newly refurbished venues, Friday and Saturday mornings (2340405 or 07864 869285, jollytotz.co.uk).

Bumps and Babies Group, Sheffield and Rotherham National Childbirth Trust initiative for mums-to-be and new mums, St Andrew’s Hall, St Andrews Road, Nether Edge, every Tuesday, 10am to 12.

Post Natal Tummy Tightener, class taken by experienced pre and post natal instructor and designed to tone abdominals gradually (a check will be performed to determine which exercises individuals can safely do when joining the class), bring baby along as it's a great opportunity to meet other new mums, Wednesdays 10:45-11:45am (www.sheffieldpilates.co.uk, Jeni Hancock 07899846805 or info@sheffieldpilates.co.uk).

Post Natal Exercise to Music with Baby, led by midwife and aerobics instructor, Ecclesall Parish Hall, Ringinglow Road, Mondays, 12.15pm-1.45pm (2303177, katecampbell75@yahoo.co.uk).

Ante Natal Exercise to Music, led by midwife and aerobics instructor, Trinity United Reformed Church, Ecclesall Road, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9pm (2303177, katecampbell75@yahoo.co.uk).

Sheffield HypnoBirthing , antenatal classes to learn how to have a safer, easier, more comfortable birth through Gold Standard in Childbirth education (free presentationsmonthly, Beth 2309114, beth@sheffieldhypnobirthing.co.uk Sheffield HypnoBirthing.co.uk).

Early Signs, baby signing classes to learn how to communicate with your baby using fun songs, rhymes and baby sign language. Classes held in Walkley (2309114 beth@earlysigns.org.uk EarlySigns.org.uk)

Sing and Sign, learn baby signing in a relaxed and fun way with the UK’s original baby signing programme (Liz Harrison, 01246 432784, e-mail lizharrison@singandsign.co.uk or visit our website, www.singandsign.com).

Action Kids, structured toddler class for six months to three and a half years, Ecclesall area, Thursdays, 9.15am (2664963).

Tootlepops, musical fun for babies and toddlers with carers, Christ Church Dore, Church Hall, Townhead Road, Fridays during term time (for a free introductory session call Alison GGSM on 2365629 or 07811 551 385).

Music Zone, for ages one to five with action songs and other musical activities, St Mark’s Church, Broomhill, Fridays, 10am-11am (£3/ £2, 2667797).

Pre-School Music Sessions, with the Music Man, weekly workshops for children between six months and four years and their parents and carers. Structured, stimulating and fun ( £3 per session, first one free, Dave 2508044).

Share a Story, pre-school sessions of stories and craft to share together, Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, Mondays, 10.45am to 12 (during term time).

Baby and Infant Massage, five week courses in your own home with qualified CIMI instructor, weekdays or weekends (Donna 07904 888638).

Baby Reflex, reflexology for babies and young children created to assist parents with the well being of their child, boosting the immune system, ease colic, wind, reflux, constipation, tummy upsets, teething pains and ear congestion, and to strengthen the loving bond. Easy to learn techniques in fun, one-hour hands-on workshops (Gail, 2507617 or info@pampered-stu dio. co.

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OUTDOORS

Mud Stomp, archaeology students from the University of Sheffield and Heeley City Farm are inviting members of the public to join with volunteers from Cadbury UK to come and stomp up and down in the mud to help create a mixture of mud, clay, sand and straw (daub), to form the material for the walls of the reconstructed Iron Age Roundhouse, Heeley City Farm Thursday, July 2, drop in between 10.30am and 4pm. The farm café and Energy Centre will be open, and farm staff and volunteers will be happy to show children the animals and give tours of the site.

Halcyon Rambling Club, regular programme of weekly walks, next five miles Grade 2 walk from Hathersage Road/ Stony Ridge to Blacka Plantation and Totley Moor, meet at car par just off the road at west end of woodland adjacent to Hathersage Road, SK 277806, Friday, 6.30pm (07879 404108).

Railway Walk, linear walk of 11 miles along the Chesterfield Canal ‘Cuckoo Way’ from Retford to Worksop with the Penistone Line Partnership, all welcome, Saturday, depart Meadowhall 9.33am, Sheffield 9.44am to Retford (www.penline.co.uk).

Friends of the Porter Valley, walk led by John Gilpin, discussing the Woodland Strategy of Sheffield City Council, meet Forge Dam Cafe, Fulwood, Saturday, 10.30am (non-members £2).

Vera Brittain’s Buxton, guided walk with Jennie Ainsworth Organised by Friends of the Peak District, meet at the Vera Brittain plaque in the Pavilion Gardens building, Saturday, 2pm (2665822 for more information and to book your place).

Sheffield CTC Cycle Rides, hard 70 miles ride to Glossop via Holme Moss, meet Hillsborough Park, Sunday, 9am (2831412); moderate 20 miles pub ride to Miners Arms, Hundall, meet Millhouses Park Cafe, Wednesday, 6pm, Dronfield Civic Centre, 6.45pm (2550907). New riders should contact Barry on 2372630.

Walks for People In and Around Their 40s, Alport Castles, 14 miles,Saturday; Jacob's Ladder, 12 miles, Sunday (www.s40wg.org for full details).

Sheffield YHA, arranges regular Sunday walks and weekends and trips away staying at youth hostels, cottages, camping barns and campsites, plus social events, meets Red Lion, Charles Street, Mondays, from 8.30pm (2962773, 07867 977569, www.ozark.force9.co.uk/sheffyha).

Red Rope, socialist walking/climbing club which strives to be non-sexist, non-racist, non-elitist. Sheffield group walk fortnightly, on Sundays (2686409, www.redrope.org.uk).

Fab, Fitafter50 and Single in Sheffield?, Matchventure organise monthly weekend walks (phone Kate or Moya 07963232803/ 07999845638 for more details or visit www.matchventure.co.uk).

Women, share community allotment at Meersbrook, no experience necessary, Friday mornings (2435504).

Community Allotment, on the Carfield site (Meersbrook Road), for those who want to learn how to grow organic veg, share the produce and enjoy working with others, and if you don’t want to take on the responsibility of a whole allotment, or if you are one of many on the waiting lists, second, third and fourth Friday mornings of each month, and the first Saturday morning (Alison 258 0599, Heather 2217284 or Kath 2509480).

Friends of the Botanical Gardens, volunteer working days, Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkhouse Road, Wednesdays, 10am.

Health Walks, Graves Park area, 1.5-3.5 kilometres, meet at Rare Breed car park, Graves Park, Mondays, 10am; Foxhill/ Grenoside, meet St Cecilia’s Centre, Chaucer Close, Mondays, 10am; Upperthorpe area, 2.5 to 3.5 kilometres, meet in Library cafe, Mondays, 10.30am (check availability on 2702040); Darnall/ High Hazels area, 1.5-3.5km, meet at High Hazels café, Mondays, 11am; Firth Park area, meet First Start building, Firth Park, Mondays, 11.30am; Parson Cross, meet at Pavilion in Parson Cross Park, off Buchanan Road, Mondays, 1pm; Ecclesall Woods, 1.5-3 kms, meet Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet car park, Tuesdays, 10.30am; Stannington area, 2-4 km, meet Stannington Forum Shop, Stannington Road, Tuesdays, 10.30am; Handsworth area, 1-3 kms, meet Scout Hut, next to The Forum, Handsworth Roads, Tuesdays, 1.30pm; Pitsmoor, 1.5-3kms, meet Pitsmoor Surgery, Tuesdays, 1.30pm; Porter Valley area, 2-4 kilometres, meet outside Endcliffe Park Cafe, Rustlings Road, Tuesdays, 1.30pm; Stocksbridge area, 1-3.5kms, meet various venues, Wednesday, 10.30am (2830572 for details); Totley, 1-4 kms, meet inside Totley Library, Baslow Road, Wednesdays, 10.30am; Gleadless, 1.5-3km, Gleadless Medical Centre, Wednesdays, 12.30pm; Ecclesfield, 1-4km, meet Mill Road Surgery, Wednesdays, 2pm; Richmond area, meet in the lobby at St Catherine's Church, Richmond Road, Wednesdays, 2pm; Firshill, meet outside Firshill school, Orphanage Road, Thursday, 9.30am; Grenoside, 1.5-3km, meet Grenoside Community Centre car park, Thursdays, 10am; Lowedges area, one to 3 kms, meet at the Community Wing, side of school on Low Edges Road, Thursdays, 10.30am; Hillsborough, meet Hillsborough Arena (formally known as the ‘old running track’ off Middlewood Road, 2335310), Thursdays, 10.30am; Wisewood/ Wadsley, meet Wisewood School, Community Sports College, off Laird Road, Thursdays, 10.30am; Shiregreen area, up to one hour, meet FEFA Resource House, Foxglove Road, Thursdays, 1pm; Parson Cross, 1km,meet at Pavilion in Parson Cross Park, off Buchanan Road, , Thursdays, 1pm; Whiteley Woods, meet outside Forge Dam Café, Thursdays, 2pm; Norfolk Park, 2-2.5km, meet at Heritage Centre, Norfolk Park, Fridays, 10am; Woodhouse area, meet Woodhouse Library, Fridays, 1.30pm (open to all, 2039335/7 for details).

Holiday Fellowship Walking Group, all welcome on countryside walks of approximately eight miles, meet Dore and Totley station, Saturdays, 9.30am, shorter walks available and also Wednesdays from Sheffield Interchange (call 2348190 for programme).

Sheffield 20's and 30's Walking Group, walks every weekend, including trips away and weekly socials, for anyone aged 20-40 (www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk for details).

Grow Your Own Chips!, for those new to growing fruit and veg the chance to learn how informally with help and support from LEAF Community Allotments, where knowledge, work and produce is shared, Norwood Allotments, Herries Road, Wednesdays, 11am-3.30pm, Thursdays, 10am to noon (2854479).

Peak Walking Group, welcomes new members, walks every Sunday throughout in Dark and White Peak (0770 6062075/ 01302 351658, www.freewebs.com/peakwalkinggroup).

Green Gym 2002, organic gardening for health, join friendly group, Women’s Community Organic Allotment, meet Walkley Library, Thursdays, 1pm (2853364); Sheffield Organic Food Initiative Allotments, Crookes, meet Healthy Living Centre, Upperthorpe Library, Fridays, 10am (2686727).

Spice, adventure sports and social group for adults with over 1,700 members around Yorkshire. We offer a wide range of outdoor events including weekly rambles, abseiling, caving, water sports and as well as some more unusual activities (2889997 or email listings@spiceyorks.com. www.spi cey orks.com).

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SPORT

Rugby League, Sheffield Eagles are at home to Batley Bulldogs on Friday, 8pm.

Speedway, Sheffield Tigers race Birmingham Brummies at Owlerton tonight (July 2), are away to Somerset on Friday and Newcastle on Sunday in the Premier League and are then back at home to take on Berwick on Thursday, July 9. Tapes up at 7.45pm.

Cricket, in the Yorkshire League Sheffield Collegiate are at home to Barnsley and Sheffield United take on Castleford at Bawtry Road on Saturday.

Ice Hockey, annual Rec Festival tournament to determine the UK champion in recreational hockey, iceSheffield, Coleridge Road, Attercliffe, Saturday and Sunday, 9am (£5/ £3).

Futsal (a version of indoor 5-a-side football), the FA Futsal Cup Finals 2009 is at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (free entry).

Rugby Union, all welcome at Wortley RUFC training sessions, rugby field, Finkle Street Lane, Wortley, Tuesdays 6:30pm to 8pm, kids training, Sundays, 11am to 1pm (contact brownsauce5@aol.com or Steve 07711 772771).

Tennis, new players welcome for IVC social tennis, Millhouses Park, Mondays, 6:30pm (Rosie 2352718).

Abbeydale Archers, intensive ‘long weekend’ courses starting soon for anyone wishing to learn archery (www.abbeydalearchers.com, 2481790).

Sheffield American Football Team, looking for new players with or without experience, training Don Valley Bowl every Sunday, 1pm (further information from steelcityamfootball@fsmail.net or coachedley@aol.com).

Tennis, Family Coaching for ages 8 to 80+, all ages and abilities welcome, Stocksbridge Tennis Club, Linden Crescent, Stocksbridge, Sundays 10am-11:30am (Martin 2888462 or www.stocksbridgetennisclub.org.uk).

Meersbrook Netball Club, all ages and abilities welcome meet all year round at the outdoor courts in Meersbrook Park, Wednesdays, 7pm - 8pm, (£2 per session, just turn up or call 07745 657914 for more info).

VaVaVita Badminton, mixed doubles for improvers and intermediates, fun social games for all ages 20 plus, newcomers welcome, Concord Sports Centre, Wednesdays, 8pm (Alex 2310869, www.VaVaVita.co.uk).

Ladies Badminton Club, located central Hillsborough, seeks few more players, non-competitive, Thursday evenings (2397225). either Opportunities for beginners/ improvers at other times,

Sheffield Ski Village, New state of the art Ten Pin Bowling Alley now open daily, ski slope opening times, Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm and weekends, 9am - 7pm, ski and snowboard lessons available for individuals and groups plus recreational slope use, including freestyle Fun Park; Guaranteed to Ski courses (£80), Adventure Mountain outdoor play area and café open at weekends and holidays, children's parties, holiday academies, licensed bar and function room available, Vale Road, Parkwood Springs (www.sheffieldskivillage.co.uk or 2760044).

Golf, Lees Hall Golf Club is currently offering membership with no joining fee for new members in all sections, mens, ladies and juniors (contact the Secretary, 2552900 or visit www.leeshallgolfclub.co.uk).

Sheffield Steel Rollergirls, all female full contact sport that’s huge in the USA and now taking off in the UK with teams all over the country. One in Sheffield is now being formed and has been practising for a five months and looking for recruits, meeting Skate Central, Queens Road, Tuesdays, 6pm plus official practice, Graves Leisure Centre, Sundays, 3pm-4.30pm (£3).

Lacrosse, Sheffield Steelers Lacrosse compete in the Northern Championships. There are two senior men’s teams, a mixed team and ladies team and juniors compete at under 19, 16, 14 and 12 age groups. Senior home games are played on Saturday afternoons at Abbeydale Park, Abbeydale Road South. Senior training is at Abbeydale, Wednesdays, 9pm, ladies, Broomgrove Road, Mondays, Juniors, Tapton School, Darwin Lane, Fridays, 4pm. New and old players are welcomed (sheffieldlacrosse@hotmail.co.uk or 2663335, 07788916838).

Korfball, new players wanted for exciting mixed team sport similar to basketball. Sheffield team training Tuesday evenings at Ecclesfield School, 8.30pm-10pm (www.sheffieldtrotters.co.uk or email trotterskorf@lycos.com).

Gliding, an exciting sport for all and the Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club situated in the glorious Peak Park, close to Hathersage offers glider flight training at all levels, seven days a week during the summer and five days in the winter. Trial flights available (01298871270, www.dlgc.org.uk, dlgc@gliding.u-net.com).

Sheffield Viking Sailing Club, dinghy sailing and racing, Sundays all year round, Thursday evenings and Saturday during spring and summer, beginners course available, experienced also welcome, Damflask Reservoir, Loxley Road (family membership only £60 per year, www.sheffieldviking.org.uk or turn up on a Sunday).

Sheffield Ladies RUFC. summer fitness training open to all, Hillsborough Park, Tuesdays, 7pm, meet at car park, and Millhouses Park, Thursdays 7pm, meet car park (for details email: root2@lycos.co.uk).

Steel City Striders, running club meets weekly, Graves Tennis Centre, Bochum Way, Norton, Wednesdays, 7pm, and other Sheffield locations during the week (2745421 steelcitystriders@hotmail.com).

Women's Running Group, friendly group meets every Monday at the junction of Rustlings Road and Ecclesall Road opposite Jimmy's Plaice fish and chip shop to run through the park in summer and on the roads in winter (new members welcome, Helen 2686674).

Nomads Chess Club, always welcome players of all abilities for both competitive and social chess, Gardener’s Rest, 105 Neepsend Lane, Wednesdays, 7.30pm (contact Phil Ford, 2348451).

Sheffield Fencing School, classes in foil and epee, Ecclesall Parish Halls, Room Two, Ringinglow Road, Thursdays, 6.30-8.30pm (2669882).

Miners Arms Fencing Club, tuition in foil, epee and sabre is available for all ages 7 – 77 at friendly club, equipment provided, just bring suitable clothing and a pinch or two of energy, Kiveton Park and Wales Village Hall, off Wales Road (B6059), Kiveton Park, Tuesdays, 7.30pm- 9.30pm including school holidays (0789 0579127).

Sheffield Sword Club, fencing and coaching at all levels and ages, English Institute of Sport (Sheffield), Coleridge Road, Attercliffe, Mondays and Thursdays 7pm-10pm, foil, epee and sabre up to Level 5 with BAF/BFA coaches, latest safety equipment. Beginner’s course starting the first Monday of every month at 7.15pm, everyone from 11 years to OAP's welcome (Howard 07990 556823, email yfence@aol.com. www.sheffieldswordclub.co.uk).

Sheffield Table Tennis Club, welcomes all juniors of seven years and over of all abilities to learn the game, practise their skills and enjoy the fun, English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Mondays, 6pm-7.30pm for under 14s, 7.30pm-9.30pm for over 14s (just turn up, first session free, equipment provided).

Vulcan Table Tennis Club, coaching and competition, Croft House Settlement, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm (2440717).

Spice, adventure sports and social group for adults with more than 1,700 members around Yorkshire offers a wide range of sporting activities including badminton, ski trips, bowling evenings, mountain biking, and even scuba diving (2889997 or email listings@spiceyorks.com).

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MARTIAL ARTS

White Crane Silat-Indonesian Martial Art-Self Defence, everyone welcome, The Institute, Hartley Street, Heeley, Wednesdays, 7-9pm ( first session free, 2890181 jacqui@silatpgbuk.fsnet.co.uk).

Women Kick Boxing Classes, fully qualified insured female instructor, Grimesthorpe Islamic Institute, off Lyons Road, Pitsmoor, beginners class, Saturdays, 11.30am-1pm (£3); Everyone Centre, Broadfield Road, off Abbeydale Road, Heeley, Sundays, 2pm-3.30pm (£2 per session, al_nisasportandleisure@yahoo.co.uk or call 07752094070).

Jiu-jitsu (How to handle yourself if attacked), for adults 16+, generally 1 to 1 tuition on the basis of current ability, small friendly group, track suit bottoms and T-Shirt or similar attire is fine, Brampton Parish Hall, Knollbeck Lane, Brampton Bierlow, near Rotherham), Fridays 7 - 9 pm.

KapapSheffield, Self Defence and Self Protection classes based on Kapap, Senshido and Brazilian Jui Jitsu, plus Kickboxing, Grappling, BJJ and Body Conditioning, Unit 2, Little London Road (Craig and Debbie on 07732 744188, wwwkapapsheffield.co.uk, info@kapapsheffield.co.uk).

Women’s Thai/ Kick Boxing, Grimesthorpe Islamic Institute, Grimesthorpe Road, off Lyons Road, Pitsmoor, Saturdays, 10am - 11.30am (al_nisasportandleisure@yahoo.co.uk or call 07752094070).

Sifu William Lai Wing Chun kung fu classes, Sheffield Chinese Community Centre, London Road, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8pm-9.30pm and Saturday, 6pm-7.30pm (0792 0045128 or www.wingchun.me.uk).

Hallamshire Aikido Club, traditional Aikido classes, Dance Studio @ Waltheof Sports Centre, Beaumont Close, off Prince of Wales Road, Sundays, 10.30am-12.30pm, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm (£5/ £3, www.hallamshireaikido.co.uk).

Self-Defence, based on Brazilian and traditional jiu-jitsu, men and women welcome, Upper Movement Hall, Dronfield Centre, Green Lane, Dronfield, Mondays, 8.15pm (Steve, 2557763).

Brian Aiken World of Martial Arts and Fitness Studio, stepbox, aerobics, box-a-cise, yoga, circuit training, Pilates, Tae-Bo circuti, Ju-jitsu for chldren and adults, grappling for children and adults, women’s self defence, Earl Street, between Decathlon and Gatecrasher 1 (2013690/ 0785 9909963).

Aikido, English Institute of Sport, Thursdays, 7pm (contact Steve Walker 07799 608356).

Boxercise, Martial Arts and Circuit Training, alternative form of circuit training in which you will develop high level of fitness and lose weight, all welcome at friendly class, 393 Club, Langsett Road (£3, 2561114 for details).

Taekwondo, total fitness training and self defence, adult beginners class, Fitness Club, Surrey Street, Mondays, 6.30pm-7.30pm (£4 per class, open to non members, 2753755).

Hoan Lung Shaolin Kung Fu Association, Fitness Club, Surrey Street, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm, and Saturdays, 3pm-5pm, Queens Park Sports Centre, Chesterfield, Tuesdays and Sundays, 7.30pm-9pm (Peter Allsop, 07960 531968).

Self-Defence Classes, covering all aspects, suitable for all ages and abilities, 5 Mappin Street, off West Street, Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm; St Mary’s School, Cundy Street, Walkley, Mondays, 7pm-9pm (2305882).

Abbeydale Ju-Jitsu Club, coaching for juniors, beginners and advanced, Croft House Settlement, Garden Street (off foot of Broad Lane), Mondays, 6.30pm-9.30pm (2630047).

Tombo Dojo, Japanese martial arts coaching, Croft House Settlement, Sunday , 5pm-7pm (2827662).

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MIND AND BODY

Chi Kung Day, for newcomers and experienced practitioners, Sheffield Buddhist Centre, Howard Road, Walkley, Sunday, 10am-4pm: £35/£25, www.fwbosheffield.org, info@fwbosheffield.org, 2349994).

First Anniversary Open Day, when you can learn about Hypoxi-therapy, the inch-loss system favoured by the stars. Champagne and Strawberries to celebrate. Lifestyle, Terminus Road, Tuesday 2pm -7pm.

British Military Fitness, ‘absolute beginner’ exercise classes specifically aimed at individuals who do little or no exercise and want to start getting fit but are scared to attend the gym or other fitness classes, Graves Park, Mondays, 7pm from next week.

Fear of Flying Workshop, learn coping skills and relaxation techniques to use before, during and after your flight and which you can use again and again without having to think too much about it. (also includes complimentary CD to take away) Then all you have to do is enjoy the flight, therapy*, Redlands Business Centre, Tapton House Road, Broomhill, Saturday June 20, 10am-4pm (2402315).

Meditation for Positive Thinking, drop-in Buddhist meditation class, everyone welcome, The Classroom, Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Thursday, June 18, 7pm - 8.30pm ( £5, 2661142, www.meditateinsheffield.org.uk).

DRU Meditation, new course starting, The Quaker Meeting House, Psalter Lane (details contact Wendy Faulknall on 287 3707 or email wendy@yogaforyourhealth).

Keep Fit and Make New Friends, activity session for the over 50s includes gentle exercise, lunch and then mixed games and activities, Paces Campus, High Green, every Friday, 11:30am to 2:15pm (£2 includes lunch).

Hakomi Introductory Training, introduction to powerful yet simple method of assisted self discovery through mindfulness to wholeness, Broomhill Methodist Church, July 23-24. Ron Kurtz, founder of The Hakomi Method, will be coming from the USA to Sheffield, UK centre for Hakomi, in September (Ginny, 2353636, www.hakomi.co.uk).

S2 Running and Fitness Group, get fit, have fun and meet new people at weekly sessions delivered by a UK Athletics qualified running coach, all abilities welcome, Centre in the Park, Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue, Tuesdays, 5.45pm- 6.45pm (£1 per week).

RODA, Relatives of Drug Abusers run weekly support sessions for family and friends of excessive drinkers as part of NHS Sheffield’s Better Outcomes for Patients project, Sheffield Alcohol Advisory Service, Abbeydale Road, Tuesdays, 7pm to 9pm (2314443 or email support_family@btconnect.com).

...and don’t forget your slippers,new informal peer group for qualified and trainee therapists to share ideas and experiences, interests, development and training in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, The Redlands Centre, Tapton House Road, Broomhill, first Saturday of the month, 10am - 12 (£7, places allocated on a first come first served basis, email info@therapymatters.co.uk).

Lose Weight, Gain Insight, ten-week course where you will learn new techniques and develop new skills to help you feel differently about the way you look, eat and exercise. Sessions will be run by experienced and qualified therapists, and will include nutritional and exercise advice, confidence building, hypnotherapy and assertiveness training.

Re-Shape, Re-Balance, Re-Think your Attitude to Wellness and Weight Loss, therapists Imogen Buxton, Joanne Moon and Anna Fretwell have combined their expertise and skills in Fitness & Nutrition, Acupuncture and Hypnotherapy and created a complete wellness package available in courses running through to July (contact Imogen.buxton@activeb.co.uk or Anna Fretwell 07776 241350).

Weight Loss with Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT offers practical help with identifying and resolving the root cause(s) of emotional eating that prevented earlier attempts to lose weight, courses at Wellforce Complementary Medicine Service (2769500, www.wellforce.co.uk) or one-one available in your own home (Lesley, 07542 556587).

Counselling & Hypnotherapy sessions available at …therapy*, The Redlands Centre, 3-5 Tapton House Road, Broomhill (details 2402315 www.therapymatters.co.uk).

Serene Feet Reflexology, half price (£15) taster sessions of reflexology, Greens Gym, Napier Street, Saturdays in June (Clair on 07981161678).

One-on-One Coaching Sessions, for positive chan