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THEATRE
Doctor in the House, Ted Willis’s stage adaptation of the stories by Richard Gordon with Eric Potts (Diggory Compton in Coronation Street) as the green young medical student immortalised on screen by Dirk Bogarde, Pomegranate Theatre, Friday (May 9), 7.30pm and Saturday, 3.30pm, 7.30pm (£11/ £8).
Dad’s Army, Leslie Grantham and Timothy Kightley in stage verson of the TV comedy classic, Buxton Opera House, Friday (May 9), 7.30pm and Saturday, 2.30pm, 7.30pm (£12- £21.50).
Les Hommes Dans Robes De Chambre, camp comedy two-hander by Trevor Hancock and Darren Langford set in 1941 theatre dressing room, Paupers Pit Theatre, Old Hall Hotel, Buxton, Friday (May 9), 7.30pm and Saturday, 7.30pm (£8/ £7).
Moll Flanders, Brute Farce with a rumbustuous interpretation of the bodice-ripping romp, Rotherham Arts Centre, Friday (May 9), 7.30pm
(£8/ £6).
Sleuth, revival of Anthony Shaffer’s dark psychological thriller stars Simon MacCorkindale as the famous mystery writer who entraps his wife’s lover (Michael Praed) in a tangled web of intrigue and gamesmanship where robbery, game playing and the inventions and deceptions of fiction set off a whirlwind of events, Lyceum Theatre, Monday-Saturday, 7.30pm, matinees Thursday, 2pm and Saturday, 3pm (£9.50-£23.50). Read more: Praed and prejudice on a famous role
See the Theatre Section for more about theatre
OPEN MIC/ JAMMING
Acoustic Jam, Rudi’s Blues Cafe
Acoustic Night, The Vine, Cemetery Road, Mondays, 8pm-11.30pm.
Acoustic Night with Cameron and Keane, Harlequin, Thursday
Acoustic Tuesdays, with a new duo playing a mixture of Latin American music and Django Reinhart’s gypsy jazz, Runaway Girl, Arundel Street.
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).
Songwriters Circle, open mic for singer songwriters, Burton Street Bar , Hillsborough, Wednesdays from 7pm.
Acoustic Music Night, Holly Bush Inn, Hollins Lane, Rivelin Valley, Thursday, 8.30pm (www.syfolk.co.uk, 07703 298164).
Jam/Open Mic Session, all musicians welcome for blues, jazz, American-style folk, bluegrass, etc, Cross Scythes, Baslow Road, Totley Thursdays, 8pm.
Acoustic Open Mic Night, all welcome, Old Grindstone Inn, Crookes, Thursdays, 8.30pm (2660322).
Acoustic Night with Cameron and Keane, the Harlequin, Thursdays, 8 pm
Folk night, New Barrack Tavern, Penistone Road, Hillsborough, Monday
Live Lounge - new open mic jam night run by Nick Atkinson and Chris Firminger, anyone welcome, PA and drum kit provided, Ruby lounge, Calver stre et.
COURSES/WORKSHOPS
Chinese Ways to Health, first in a series of health and healing workshops at the venue is an introduction to the Chinese approach to health care led by Tina Bunney of Raphael School Association, bring packed lunch and a mat or blanket to lie on for relaxation, and wear loose comfortable clothing. Activities are suitable for all levels of fitness and can be done seated if preferred. Shirley House, Psalter Lane, next to St Andrews Church, Saturday, 10am-4.30pm (£35 inc. drinks and light refreshments, 258 9864 or 0113 2853163, www.theraphaelschool.com).
Knit and Natter, pop in for an hour of knitting and friendly company, all ages welcome, those that can’t knit can learn, , Lifestyle Centre, High Street, Beighton, Thursday 10am (free).
Passion For Fashion?, fashion workshop providing tips on how to use accessories to the best advantage or how to dress slimmer, Fin Moda Shop at Deco House, Sharrowvale Road, several dates available, also 1 to 1 consultations (2680550). .
Cardmaking Classes, Stephen Hill Methodist Church, Crosspool, Tuesday 9.30-11am and 12.30-2pm, Wednesday, 7pm-8.30pm (£4.50 all materials and refreshments included, 2308786 or 2669634).
Wednesday Group, art activities including painting and drawing, Graves Gallery, Surrey Street, Wednesdays, 10am to noon (£3, no need to book).
PeterPainterPrintmaker Print Workshops in Sheffield, taught be experienced and enthusiastic printmaker and educator, suitable for all abilities. etching, lino and woodcut, collagraph printing techniques, Wednesdays, 6.30pm-9pm, Fridays 9.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-4pm, weekend classes May 10-11 (£15 per evening, £35 per day £60 for the weekend, Peter York 2580110 or peterpainterprint@btinternet.com). Summer school, dates for week longsummer school to be announced soon.
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 Course, comprehensive watercolour course for new painters and those wanting to progress to a higher level, with professional artist and qualified teacher Brian Smith, Old School, Dore, Thursday evenings (visit 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).
Improvers Painting & Drawing, course includes the use of mixed media such as pencil, watercolour, pastel etc. for still life and pictorial composition in addition to digital image manipulation and video skills. The course includes taking digital photos and video, downloading to the PC, file management and using software to enhance images. Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm, at Longley Park Sixth Form College, Horninglow Road, S5 (fees £15-50 - fee remission available, details contact Paul Adams 229 6155/262 578).
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, new daytime beginners class recruiting now, also established intermediate class welcomes new members, Wednesday evenings. Varied, topical and student-determined agenda exploring any or all aspects of the Hispanic world (velero@tiscali.co.uk, 2331355).
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).
Baby and Child Life Saving Courses, Easy as ABC provide life support training courses for parents, grandparents and carers of babies and children in your own home, two hours available evenings and weekends (01226 350908).
Foil, Epee and Sabre, six-week, one hour fencing courses, beginners welcome. National registered, CRB checked coaches, latest safety equipment. English Institute of Sport (Sheffield), Coleridge Road, Attercliffe, Monday evenings (Peter 07890 579127 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, 2660321/ 07989 414334, www.dogtraining.force9.co.uk).
Greentop Community Circus, Beginners Trapeze and Aerial Classes, all levels of experience and ability, beginners welcome, Mondays, 7pm-9.30pm; Youth Circus Workshops,Tuesdays, 5.30pm-6.45pm (8 -12s), 7.15pm-8.30pm (12-16s); Juggling and Equilibristics, explore juggling, stilts, tightwire, poi, unicycle etc, all welcome, Wednesdays, 7pm-9.30pm; Advanced Trapeze and Aerial Skills, share and training evening for experienced aerialists, Thursdays, 7pm-9.30pm; Greentop Community Circus Centre, St Thomas’s Church, Holywell Road, Brightside (2448828).
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 Psychotherapy, one to one sessions of therapy which can help people with problems such as relationship difficulties, work, bereavement etc. No art skills are required (Liz, Art Psychotherapist, HPC Registered, 17 years experience with NHS, 2295214).
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).
Dressmaking and Textile Classes, new course starting soon for beginners to advanced, Dressmakers Workshop, Wortley Road, High Green, Mondays and Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am-12 (2846868 or email dressmakersworkshop@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 Group Coaching and Mentoring for Women, courses are run throughout the year for women who would like to network and boost their business strategy or personal development (Marina Larios 2207127 or email mentoring@inovaconsult.com).
Holiday Intensive and Language Taster Courses, five week language courses starting w/c June 2.
Learn the basics in languages such as Arabic, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Mandarin, Japanese and Urdu, King Edward VII Upper School, Glossop Road, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 -9pm, £45 for 5 weeks plus 1 free child’s place (child must be over 10) for every full paying adult (details 0114 2296573).
Achtung!, private German language tuitition for those who need a hand with GCSE or A Level, want to brush up for a
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).
Oxford College of Marketing, study towards Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) professional qualifications with the benefit of superior student support and study options to suit individual lifestyles via evenings, weekends, and on-line distance learning (01865 515255 or email giovanna@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 (£30 one-day, £60 two days, 2332812, www.peakwalling.co.uk).
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Sheffield Theatres Adult Learning Programme. Introduction to Voice, for performance and presentation, using a tool kit of voice and speech exercises to enhance projection, articulation, resonance, clarity and contextual intention, Saturday, May 17, 10.30am – 4.30pm (£30); Find Your Voice, fun sessions which aim to develop voice for performance and presentation, Mondays, .7.30pm – 9.30pm from May 12 to June 16 (£65); Theatre Exchange interesting, informative and practical sessions for older people, including set design, arts and crafts, singing and dance, with room for discussion and debate, Thursdays, May 15 and 29, 11am – 12.45pm (£5 per session). Contact Emily Hutchinson, 2495999 ext. 2385
Drystone Walling Course for Women, five weeks, Women's Construction Centre, Buckenham Street, Saturdays, 9.30 – 12.30 starting June 14
(2737046, 07909977746, email :wintt.sywdt@btconnect.com, www.sywdt.org).
WEA Computer Courses, Using Digital Images, transferring pictures from digital cameras to computer, editing and sharing photos, Tuesdays, 10am to 12; First Steps with Computers, beginners guide to navigating around operating systems and using search engines, Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm; Computer Workshop, downloading music and software from the internet, creating pictures and slide shows on DVD, Wednesdays, 10am to 12; all 10 weeks, taught in small groups by an experienced tutor with no assessments, folios or deadlines and at your own pace, Croft House Settlement, Garden Street (2491460, rcs@crofthouse.org.uk).
Say it with Colour in Greece, Painting Holiday organised by Sheffield-based artist Lena Papapanagiotou, May 19-26, discover colours in the Mediterranean light, enjoy painting lessons in exciting new locations in Nafplion (07790 795025 or lenathinea@yahoo.co.uk).
Kiln-formed Glass and Mosaic, introduction to techniques needed to make decorative art, like wall panels, coasters, dishes and jewellery using glass in a kiln and mosaics at WEA courses, Southey Green Junior School, Crowder Avenue, Southey Green, eight-weeks glass, Tuesdays 6.30-9pm and Thursday, 6.30-9pm; Mosaic course, Saturdays, 10am-12 (Krishna, 2323620).
New Courses for Adults, Improvers Painting and Drawing, includes the use of mixed media (pencil, watercolour, pastel etc) for still life and pictorial composition; Digital Image Manipulation & Digital Video, includes taking digital photos and video, downloading to the PC, file management, using software to enhance images, Longley Park Sixth Form College, Horninglow Road, Wednesday, 6.30-8.30pm ( £15-50, fee remission available, Paul Adams 2296155).
Practical Philosophy, ten-week course aimed at those looking for a deeper understanding of themselves and the world in which we live. This is not an academic course but a system of knowledge for practical use, drawn from the great teachings of East and West, no previous knowledge of the subject necessary; few simple exercises are given to help students find peace of mind and develop their potential and there are opportunities for discussion, School of Philosophy, Carter Knowle Road, Tuesdays, 10am -12 or Thursdays, 7.15pm-9.15pm (£60/ £45/ £30, 2550928).
Practical Parenting, The Formative Years, new nine-week course offers parents and carers a clear insight into the first ten years of the child’s life and practical guidelines in laying the foundation for a good character and a happy well adjusted child, Tuesdays, 7.15 - 9.15pm from May 6; The Challenging Years 10 - 21, support for parents and carers on how best to guide young people through these challenging years by encouraging them to take responsibility for their own actions, to develop reason and strength of character and to become happy, healthy and useful members of society, Wednesdays, 7.15-9.15pm, School of Philosophy, Carter Knowle Road (£27/ £39 couples, 2550928).
Stone Walling Course For Women, introduction to stone walling (dry stone & mortar) with students having the opportunity to work on a real heritage project, five-week course delivered by South Yorkshire Women’s Development Trust in partnership with Green Estate, June 14 to July 12, 9.30am-12.30pm (£45/ £25 unwaged or income support, DLA or state pension, Jo 2737046 or tradeswomensy@aol.com
Weekend Mask-Making Course, two day workshop for adults of all levels with Sarah Jane Palmer who trained at the International School of Commedia Dell’ Arte in Italy and the Mask Academy and will be demonstrating the techniques used in different types of theatrical mask making enabling participants to make a full face mask and make a mould that can be used again to make multiple masks, Bloc Space, Eyre Lane, Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, 10am – 5pm (£120 /£100, email: info@blocprojects.co.uk or phone 07799 270777 / 2723155).
Historical Corsetmaking Workshop, construct a 19th century corset at one-day workshop, Friends Meeting House, St James Street, Saturday, July 19, 10am-5pm (07790717032/ 07812912199 or email: julie.newsome@talktalk.net for details).
Holiday Intensive and Language Taster Courses, learn the basics to make the most of your holiday or try out one of five-week short courses before signing up to our full programme in September. Languages offered are Arabic, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Mandarin, Japanese and Urdu, King Edward VII Upper School, Glossop Road, Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7pm-9pm starting June 2 (£45 for five weeks with one free child’s place - must be over 10 - for every full paying adult, www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk or email languagecollege@kes.sheffield.sch.uk , 2296573 for further details).
JAZZ
Blue Concept Quintet, ensemble of alto sax player Allison Neale, trumpeter Gary Kavanagh, guitarist Dave Cliff, bassman Dave Whitford and drummer Matt Home centred on Gigi Gryce's compositions from his 1950s Jazz Lab Quintet with Donald Byrd and Art Farmer, Sheffield Jazz, Millennium Hall, Polish Catholic Centre, Ecclesall Road, Friday (May 9), 8.30pm, doors 7.45pm (£12 / £8, £2 for 15-17 year- olds, under 15s free).
Swing Time, Colin Yates Big Band featuring singer Pete Farmery, HSBC sports and Social Club, Limb Lane, Dore, Friday (May 9), 9pm (£5, 2363482).
Tracey Stewart-Fry and Jez Matthews, Aston Hall Hotel, Worksop Road, Aston, Friday (May 9).
Simon Peat, Walnut Club, The Square, Main Road, Hathersage, Friday (May 9), 7.30pm.
Andrew Booth, Pacific Lounge Bar, Church Lane, Chesterfield, Saturday, 12.30pm-3.30pm (free).
The Dizzy Club, Walnut Club, Hathersage, Saturday, 7.30pm.
Jazz at the Showroom, Jude Sacker and Pete Lyons, Showroom Cinema café bar, Paternoster Row, Sunday, 1pm-3pm (free).
J Black, on piano, Walnut Club, Hathersage, Sunday, noon.
Jazzjam, new weekly live jazz session, Walnut Club champagne bar and grill, Ecclesall Road, Sunday, 7:30pm.
Impressions, singer Karen Lake, with Pete Lyons on sax, Jez Matthews piano, Pat Sprakes bass and Brian Bestall drums, Cubanas Tapas Bar, Trippet Lane, Monday, 9pm.
Rotherham Jazz Club, Dave Motts Jazz Classics, Transport Club, Union Street, Masbrough, Rotherham, Monday, 8pm (£5).
Swing Time, Colin Yates Big Band featuring singer Pete Farmery, Pavilion Lane, Brindsworth, Rotherham, Monday, 8pm (£5, 01709 363788).
Impressions, more from the cool five-piece jazz combo, Crown Inn, Hillfoot Road, Totley, Tuesday, 8.30pm.
Club Buena Vista, Son Para Todos, the resident Latin four-piece with a taste of Colombian salsa, Spanish flamenco and Cuban Son, Cubana, Trippet Lane, Tuesday, 8pm – 11pm (free).
Jon Colgrave, weekly residency by the singer/ songwriter with pianist Wendy Kirkland, The Ivory, Regent Street (off West Street), Tuesday.
Alice Coulam Jazz Duo, Walnut Club Restaurant, Hathersage, Tuesday, 7.30pm
Jazz at the Lescar, Sheffield’s The Djangonauts with hard swinging acoustic jazz inspired by the style and repertoire of the legendary Django Reinhardt from Chris Walker guitar, Piero Tucci accordion, Phil Johnson guitar and Alex Henderson bass, Lescar Hotel, Sharrow Vale Road, Wednesday, 9pm, 8.30pm doors (£3/ £2.50).
Sizzlers Jazz Club, Blue Banana Bend it Backwards, rare outing for the Bananas line-up which has John Naylor on lead vocals and guitar. Ryan Taylor keys, Shaun Perry bass, Duncan Annible drums, The Quarter, North Church Street (formerly the Sola Bar), Thursday, 9:30pm (£2).
Christine Tobin’s Big Deal, one of the most gifted and original singer songwriters in today's jazz world promises intense originals and unique arrangements of Leonard Cohen, Dylan, Steve Lacy and Brazilian songs with her line-up of Phil Robson guitar, Dave Whitford bass, Thebe Lipere percussion, Simon Lea drums, Kate Shortt cello and Liam Noble piano, Sheffield Jazz, Millennium Hall, Polish Catholic Centre, Ecclesall Road, Friday (May 16), 8.30pm, doors 7.45pm (£12 / £8, £2 for 15-17 year- olds, under 15s free).
Lounge Lizards, Aston Hall Hotel, Worksop Road, Aston, Friday (May 16).
Eloise Short, Walnut Club, Hathersage, Friday (May 16), 7.30pm
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FOLK/ ROOTS
Bella Hardy & Chris Sherburn, The Rock @ Maltby, The Wesley Centre, Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham, tonight, 8.30pm (£10/£8).
No Smoke Folk, Commercial Hotel, Station Road, Chapeltown, tonight, 8.30pm.
John Wright Band, Following the death of John Wright in February, his wife, Barbara, and the band decided to fulfill their gigs. All three of the band are fine singers and multi-instrumentalists, and they will have two local folk club singers in support. St. Ann's Church Hall, Haywood Lane, Deepcar, Saturday, 7.30pm. Tickets: £10. Tel Dave on 284 7190.
Folk night, at the Hillsborough Hotel, Langsett Road, Sunday, 8pm. Tel 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.
Folk night, The Sportsman, Worrall Road, Monday, 8pm.
Booit Straps Folk Club, singers/ musicians, Commercial Hotel, Station Road, Chapeltown, Mondays, 8pm.
Hillsborough Folk Club, featuring regular singers and musicians, meets Hillsborough Hotel, 'even' Mondays, 8.30pm (2322100).
Tom Baxter, English singer songwriter whose second album, Skybound, made waves this year. Such is the intensity of his performance that at a gig in Ireland last summer, a girl proposed to him! Memorial Hall, Tuesday, 7.30pm.
Rachel Untank & The Winterset, Sheffield gets a taste of the Northumbrian all-girl quartet featuring sister Rachel and Becky Unthank before they play Glastonbury. The sisters were raised on the musical traditions of the North East, their father, George, being a member of a harmony group, The Keelers. The group’s album, The Bairns, has been acclaimed as one of the folk albums of last year and they were winners of the Horizon Award for best emerging talent at the latest BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Boardwalk, Snig Hill, Tuesday, 8pm.
The Waifs, Return of the excellent Australian group, promoting their new album sun dirt water, Memorial Hall, Wednesday, 8pm. Read more: The Waifs happy to cosy up in Memorial Hall
Folk Club, The Rivelin Inn, Tofts Lane, Wednesday, 8.30pm (2665638).
Acoustic Music Evening, guests weekly, George IV, Infirmary Road, Langsett, Sheffield, Wednesdays, 8.30pm (www.syfolk.co.uk, 07703 298164).
That's All Folk, Tweed, woodwind, beards, lutes, corn rings. A crack selection of Sheffield folk aficionados, on rotation, playing lots of lovely acoustic tunes with some live guests thrown in, Bungalows and Bears, The Old Fire Station, Division Street, every Wednesday.
Lizzie Dripping, women’s traditional dance team welcome new dancers and musicians. Practice night Wednesdays, 8-10pm, Burton Street, Hillsborough (2314596 or 2748331).
Folk in Concert, Holly Bush Inn, Hollins Lane, Rivelin Valley, Thursdays, 8.30pm. Free. See www.syfolk.co.uk.
John Blythe, folk night, musicians and singers welcome, Cobden View, Crookes, Thursday, 9pm.
Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies, He often tours on his own, this time the singer from the North East brings his band, adding fiddle, bass, keyboards and harmonies. The Rock @ Maltby, The Wesley Centre, Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham, next Friday, 8.30pm (£10/£8).
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EVENTS
Sheffield Country Market (formerly known as WI Market), home-baked food, local honey, preserves, hand-made crafts and cards, garden plants and produce in season, plus café. Scout HQ, Spooner Road, Broomhill, Saturdays, 9am-12pm plus café serving tea, coffee and scones, 9.30am-11.45am.
Christian Aid Busking Event, day of live music to promote the start of Christian Aid week 2008, top of Fargate, Saturday, 10.30am – 2pm..
Car Boot/Table Top Sale, in aid of Scouts and Guides, refreshments, Scout Hut, Salt Box Lane, Grenoside, Saturday 10.30am to 1.30pm (20p).
School Fayre, with Lounge Lizards jazz duo featuring singer Karen Lake with guitarist Andy Chantry among the attractions, Hunter's Bar Infants, Sharrow Vale Road, Saturday, 11.30am-2pm.
Water Spectacular, special display of Chatsworth’s famous water features on top of the usual playing of the fountains, will see the impressive Emperor Fountain taken up to double its normal height to around 200ft sending its plume flying across the Canal Pond; water will come pouring put out of the mouths of stone fish after pouring over the roof of the Cascade House; hidden water jets coming out the floor of the Cascade House and in the glade around the Willow Tree fountain are likely to surprise the unsuspecting visitor, Chatsworth, near Bakewell, Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm throughout May (usual admissions to house and garden apply).
Plant Sale, wide range of plants available from professional nurseries and local growers, School Grounds, High Storrs School, High Storrs Road, Sunday, 10.30am - 1pm.
Archives Open Day, for anyone to search family, local and social history, Bradfield Parish Council, Mill Lee Road, Low Bradfield, Sunday, 10am-4pm (2851375 or 2337464).
Sheffield Labradoodle’s Annual Gathering, Labradoodle owners and wannabes can meet up with other doodles and their families, meet by the café at Endcliffe Park, Hunter’s Bar, Sunday, 12 – 1pm (a.michael62@btinternet.com).
Historical Sheffield Walks, with Ron Clayton, meet Cathedral tram stop, Church Street, Sunday, 12-2pm (£5/ £4, 2346669).
VE Day Celebration, family event rolling back the clock with children's activities including pottery, bouncy castle, traditional games, afternoon tea, music, have a go at 1940s washing and WWII information displays, Manor Oaks Farm House, Manor Lane, Sunday, noon till 4pm (2762828).
Whit Sing, all welcome at West Branch of Sheffield Christian Education Council annual gathering with speaker the Rev Philip Batchford and guest appearance by the Saints Alive puppets, Wesley Hall, Crookes, Sunday, 2.45 pm.
Plant Sale, hanging baskets and refills; bedding, house and tomato plants; single pots, perennials and vegetables for sale, Hillsborough College, Livesey Street, Hillsborough, Monday, 9.30am-3.30pm (details from horticulture department on 0114 2602541 /2551).
Jewellery Valuation Day, people can bring along their prized possessions to have them valued by leading valuation experts in association with SafeGuard, H Samuel, The Arcade, Meadowhall, Monday (£44.95 for first item, £29.95 for each subsequent one, booking essential 2569139).
Terrorist Legislation and Human Rights, open meeting organised by the Hallam branch of Sheffield Christian Constituency Movement, with guest speaker barrister Gul Nawaz Hussain, Church Hall, Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Road, Monday, 7.30pm.
Sheffield Flood of 1864, display and talk using contemporary documents and photographs fromSheffield Archives, Quaker Meeting House, St James Street, Wednesday, 2pm-3pm.
Norfolk Heritage Trail, guided tour, Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm commences Manor Lodge and finishes at the Cathedral (£3 donation per person, bookings 2762828).
Mensa IQ Challenge, supervised IQ test session has been organised by Mensa enabling the people of Sheffield to discover something new about themselves with a range of IQ tests and online psychometric assessments on offer, Holiday Inn, Royal Victoria, Saturday, May 17, 2pm (£15, contact Helen Oliver on 01902 772771 or email bookatest@mensa.org.uk to reserve a place).
SOCIAL
50+, Single in Sheffield and looking for a Fun, Friendly Night out? Join us on Thursday, June 5th at the Beauchief Hotel for Matchventure Speed Dating. Phone Joe on 07999845638 or Kate on 07963232803 or visit www.matchventure.co.uk for more details. All proceeds to the Cavendish Care Centre.
Fit, Fun, Fifty?, coming soon -Speed Dating for Fab Fifties (Kate 07963232803, speedateshef@yahoo.co.uk).
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 from next week.
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. 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).
VaVaVita Social Group, for adults 30 plus, informal, fun and friendly. New members welcome, meet at Ruskins wine bar (Ken 2315189, www.VaVaVita.co.uk).
Trad Pub Games Night, including Full Size skittles. Cribbage, Draughts & Dominoes, Burton Street Bar, Hillsborough, Mondays, from 6pm
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, 2331355).
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
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 (Julia 2530982), Dronfield branch, Fleur De Lys, Unstone, Thursdays, 8.30-11pm (Tom 01246 205747).
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).
TALKS/ LECTURES
Cafe Scientifique Sheffield, Dr Frank Ryan, Consultant Physician, Sheffield PCT, Honorary Research Fellow, /Department of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Sheffield, and prolific author will discuss the concept of genomic creativity, Showroom Cinema bar, Paternoster Row, Monday, 7pm (free, www.sciencecafesheffield.org).
The Farm and Wildlife, talk by Paul Hodson at monthly meeting of Bradfield Historical Society, Low Bradfield Village Hall, Monday, 7.30pm (non-members welcome, 2337464).
A Bouquet for Mrs Delaney, talk by Vivienne Brown at meeting of the Hallam Embroiderers' Guild, Bents Green Methodist Church, Ringinglow Road, Wednesday, 7pm.
South Yorkshire & District CIPD, talk by Simon Mellor of South Yorkshire Police about Diversity within the police force at AGM followed by a buffet and networking, South Yorkshire Police & Social Club, Niagara Road, Wadsley Bridge, Wednesday, 6pm for 6.15pm.
Look Who Is In Our Garden, talk by Jennifer Harmer to the South Pennine Group of the Hardy Plant Society, Shirley House, Psalter Lane (next to St Andrews Church corner of Cherry Tree Road), Wednesday, 7.30 pm.
Sheffield Dialect and Folklore since the Second World War, David Battye talks to Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group, Hillsborough Sports Arena, Thursday, 7.30pm (2863017).
Community Study Support, Jon Cowley is speaker in latest Burngreave Seminar, Burngreave Academy, New Roots Shop, Burngreave Ashram, Spital Hill, Thursday, 7.30pm.
Film and Terrorism in Italy, for Voglia d’Italia Dr Alan O’Leary will examine the ways in which Italian cinema has dealt with the terrorism of the 1970’s in Italy, Tickhill Pavilion, Tickhill, Friday (May 16), 7.45pm (£3 non-members).
MAKING MUSIC
Cameo Group Music for Violinists, of any age from Grade 1 who can come and enjoy monthly violining for part playing duet and trio music with piano accompaniment, led by experienced and qualified teacher, Ecclesall Road venue, Saturdays, 3.30pm, monthly or fortnightly as required (Barbara, 2748234).
Experienced Piano Teacher, has vacancies for piano / keyboard pupils. All ages and standards catered for. Home visits available (Sarah 2302547 or 07809 430967).
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 (Christine Launders 2421728).
Sheffield City Opera, choose all the best music from opera and the musicals and are looking for people who fancy the chance to sing it at our
forthcoming concerts, first by coming along to Crookes Wesley Hall, Wednesdays, 7.30pm or phoning Pauline Andrews, 2815588.
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)
Musicians wanted for a rootsy rock ‘n’ roll band to play pubs, gigs. Experienced, competent drummer is looking for guitarists, a bass player, vocals and keyboard player. Age and sex are immaterial (Nige 07792 520650
Hallam Choral Society, are looking for new singers for all parts. Enthusiasm and commitment are far more important than having a fantastic singing voice. Sight reading an advantage but not essential. Rehearsals, Hallam Community Youth Association Hall (within the school campus),
Hallam Grange Crescent, Fulwood, Mondays 7.45pm (Kate Nettleship, 2348679).
Purple Cats, community choir welcomes new people who love to sing, with no auditions, no music to read but learning by listening, varied repertoire, St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9.45pm during term-time (Des 2558470, www.purplecats.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, rehearsals in Broomhall, Tuesdays (01709 850473 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). Next concerts at Sheffield Cathedral: Bach: St John Passion, March 1, Haydn: The Creation, April 19.
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 September-July, 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. New season includes music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Monteverdi, Panufnik, Bernstein,
Britten, Vaughan Williams, Liszt, Bach, Haydn and Handel (2442171).
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 (Michael Coe, 01433 659059).
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 string players and French horn. Rehearsals at Millhouses, Monday. Contact conductor Martin Lightowler (2309012) or see 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).
African Drumming, all levels, beginners welcome, Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Road, Hunters Bar, Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm (£60 for 10 weeks, 0845 2235312 or email: unbeatableenergy@tiscali.co.uk).
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 Street, Mondays, 7.30pm (£4 per meeting, 2437899).
African Drumming, on-going courses with Steve Rivers (0845 2235312).
DANCING
Barn Dance, dance to the Rhythm Chaps with Pie and Pea Supper, bar with real ale, Bradfield Village Hall, Friday (May 16), 7.30pm (2851227 or 2343385 to book tickets).
Ballroom Tea Dance, City Hall Ballroom, Saturday, 1:30pm until 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30am until 2:30pm (£3.50).
Salsa Dance Classes, with Cubana’s resident salsa teachers Nicolai and Helena, Cubana, Trippet Lane, Saturdays, beginners, 12.30pm, improvers 1.45pm, advance, 3pm.
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).
Line Dancing, with tuition, Norton House Country Club, Thursday, 8.30pm (guests £2.20, members £1).
Lunchtime Ballroom/ Tea Dance, City Hall Ballroom, Saturday, 1.30pm-4pm (£3.50).
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).
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); Club Chesterfield, Chester Street, off Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Sundays, 7.30pm (01246 416395 , tracey@traceybarnes.com).
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 salsa with Macu, professionally qualified teacher from Cuba, the true birthplace of Salsa, Handsworth Parish Centre, beginners, Tuesdays, 7pm, intermediates, Wednesday, 7pm (£6, lamacusi@yahoo.co.uk or Karl on 07710 353122, 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).
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).
SalsaMacusi, learn salsa with Macu, professionally qualified teacher from Cuba, the true birthplace of Salsa, Handsworth Parish Centre, beginners, Tuesdays, 7pm, intermediates, Wednesday, 7pm (£6, lamacusi@yahoo.co.uk or Karl on 07710 353122, www.salsamacusi.com).
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).
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).
Bollyrhythms, Sundays: Bollywood (Indian dance class), 1.15pm-2.15pm, Dancercise, 3pm-4pm; Mondays: Bhangracise, 7pm-7.30pm, Gentle Exercise, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Bollywood, 8.30pm-9.30pm; Wednesdays: World Dance, 7pm-8pm; Thursdays: Bollywood, 10.30am-11.30am, Gentle Exercise, 11.30-12.30am; all classes in Sheffield (£5 a class, for venue, time and other information, : www.everydance.co.uk or 01909 566831).
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).
Learn Sexy, Sensual Argentine Tango, Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Road, Fridays, beginners 7pm, intermediates 8pm, Milonga/ social dance, 9pm to late (£6/ £5, dancing only £4, 0113 2448798, 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 HQ, Trippet Lane, Sunday: Line Dance Class and Social; beginners, Intermediates and advanced taken separately, 2.30pm-4.30pm; Wednesdays: line dancing for improvers 1pm-3pm; Walkley Social Club, Providence Road, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: beginner, improver and intermediate/advanced, 7 - 8pm, Line Dance Social, 8pm-11pm; Speedwell Rooms, Staveley, Wednesdays: beginners/ improvers, intermediate/advanced, 7pm-8pm, line dance social, 8pm-10.30pm; Thursdays: beginners, intermediates and advanced taken separately, 1pm-3pm (2750446, www.cityliners.co.uk).
Rooftop Dancing, modern sequence beginners' dance course, Scout HQ, Trippet Lane, every Sunday, 1.30 - 2.30pm, Ballroom and Latin beginners, 3.30pm - 4.30pm (2750446).
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).
Sunday Night Social Dance, Milton Hall, Elsecar, Barnsley, Sunday, learn popular sequence dances, 6.30pm-8pm, dancing to a blend of ballroom, Latin and popular sequence, 8pm-11pm.
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).
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 (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).
DANCE
Romeo & Juliet, one of Northern Ballet Theatre’s longest running ballets, Shakespeare’s classic love story set to Prokofiev’s renowned score, is revived with dramatic dancing choreographed by Massimo Moricone and fight scenes created by international fight director Jonathan Howell, played out on Lez Brotherston’s opulent sets portraying the streets of Verona, Lyceum Theatre, Friday (May 9), 7.30pm and Saturday, 3pm, 7.30pm (£16.50 - £30.50). Read more: Challenge of a classic and Romeo and Juliet, Lyceum
PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Pregnant Yogini, Pregnancy Yoga Classes, Monday and Tuesday evenings, Friday and Sunday during the day, Yoga Shala S2, (contact Nicola 07739490143 - pregnantyogini@hotmail.com - www.pregnantyogini.com).
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).
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).
Baby Singing, fun session with action songs, rhymes and musical instruments, Meersbrook Park Pavilion, Meersbrook Park Road, Wednesdays, 1.30pm - 2pm (£1.50 per family, 2203576).
Gymboree, parent/ child interactive classes for newborn to under fives with elaborate equipment set-up, enthusiastic teachers and six different gym classes to closely match each stage of a child’s development and geared to turn fun into learning, Gymboree, Ecclesall Road, weekdays from 9am (contact Emma for a timetable and to book a free trial class on 07757 261311, 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).
Messy Monkeys, creative fun for children and their carers. Messy play, painting, craft activities, baking, play dough - fun classes for 1 to 5 year olds in a relaxed and friendly environment held in Banner Cross, Dore and Totley areas (Sarah 2362110 or messymonkeys@btinternet.com).
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 Exercise to Music with Baby, led by midwife and aerobics instructor, Ecclesall Parish Hall, Ringinglow Road, Mondays, 10am-11.30am; Hillsborough Sports Arena, Mondays, 1pm-2.30pm (2303177, katecampbell75@yahoo.co.uk).
Ante Natal Exercise to Music, led by midwife and aerobics instructor, Nether Green Junior School, Fulwood Road, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9pm (2303177, katecampbell75@yahoo.co.uk).
Pregnant Yogini, post natal recovery class includes baby yoga and massage - for mums to boost energy, relieve stress and anxiety, tone muscles, strengthen pelvic floor, promote relaxation and restful sleep and for babiesm to relieve colic, constipation andwind, promote restful sleep, encourage good feeding, and be fun, Yoga Shala, London Road, Tuesdays, 11am-12.30pm or on 1-2-1 basis (Nicola 07739490143, pregnantyogini@hotmail.com, www.pregnantyogini.com).
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).
Music with Mummy (or Daddy, or Granny, or somebody else important), lively approach to music for children aged three and under. Classes held in a relaxed environment in the Dore area (Leigh-Ann Gibson 2366985 or 07776 138177, www.musicwithmummy.co.uk).
Action Kids, structured toddler class for six months to three and a half years, Ecclesall area, Thursdays, 9.15am (2664963).
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, Tracey Spooner 01246 860076 or traceys@tinytalk.co.uk and for classes in Sheffield and Rotherham or teaching opportunities, Dawn Leader 2697194 or dawnl@tinytalk.co.uk). Website: www.tinytalk.co.uk.
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).
Sheffield Baby Massage, learn to massage your baby in a calm and relaxing environment with small, baby led classes, five-week courses taught by Certified Infant Massage Instructor accredited by the International Association of Infant Massage, Tuesdays, 10am-11.30am, private tuition also available in your own home (Charlotte, 2706288, charlottemhussey@hotmail.com and www.sheffieldbabymassage.co.uk).
OUTDOORS
Working Day, with Friends of Whinfell Quarry Garden, meet at the main gates near the entrance to Whirlowbrook Park on the access road, Saturday, 9.30am (Park Ranger in attendance, please bring heavy duty gloves if you have them. All other tools provided).
Halcyon Rambling Club, regular programme of weekly walks, this week nine miles Grade 2 from Monyash to Lathkilldale, Meadow Grange Hall, One Ash Grange and back, meet at car park SK 150666, Sunday, 9.45am (07879 404108); five miles Grade 2 Bluebell Walk from Coal Aston Village Hall to Povey Farm, meet SK 364796, Wednesday, 9.45am (2748515).
CTC Sheffield Section Rides, Hostel weekend, 101 miles hard to Maeshafn nr Mold, meet Fox House Inn, Longshaw, Friday, May 9, 6pm (advance bookings only, 2372630); moderate 20 miles to Lodge Moor, meet Millhouses Park Café, Wednesday, 6pm (2375990). New riders should contact Barry on 2372630.
Walks around Bolsterstone and Wentworth, aimed at people in and around their 40s, Sunday (see www.s40wg.org for full details
Bluebell Fortnight, while the Bluebell Wood is in bloom the gardens will be open every day, Renishaw Hall Gardens, daily, 10.30am - 4.30pm to May 11 (entrance to gardens, museums and galleries £5/ £4.20, under 10s free).
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).Sheffield.
Women, share community allotment at Meersbrook, no experience necessary, Friday mornings (2435504).
General Cemetery Working Days, volunteers take part in general conservation work including tree felling, grass cutting and composting as
well as general gardening work, forthcoming duties include preparing the site for the Sheffield in Bloom competition, Tuesdays, 10am to noon, meet at Sheffield General Cemetery Gatehouse, off Cemetery Avenue (expenses paid, Brian Holmshaw 2683486).
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; 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; Whiteley Wood area, walk of up to one hour, meet outside Forge Dam café, off Whiteley Lane/Brookland Hill, 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 2361045 for programme).
Nordic Walking, aerobic exercise for your upper body while you walk regardless of fitness level or physical ability, small groups or one-to-one instruction, guided walks around Sheffield and the Peak District (peak.nordic@btinternet.com, Julie on 2322263 or 07985903186).
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).
Sheffield 40's Walking Group, varied and interesting programme of Sunday walks, socials and weekends away, spin-off from the 20s and 30s group (www.s40wg.org).
Health Walk from Heeley City Farm, with Plan B if wet, Tuesdays, 10am-11am (free, to book a place or more information contact Andrea Hope, Over 50's Project Worker, 3039981 or email andheeley@hotmail.co.uk).
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 (01302 351658/ 2657627, 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.spiceyorks.com).
VaVaVita Boots and Beer Walks, for adults aged 30 plus. Walks vary from five to eight miles and usually finish in a country pub (Ken 2315189, www.VaVaVita.co.uk).
SPORT
Cricket, in the Yorkshire League, Sheffield Collegiate are at Rotherham Town on Saturday and Sheffield United are at home to Appleby Frodingham.
Speedway, Sheffield Tigers go to Reading on Monday and the Isle of Wight on Tuesday. Tigers take on Glasgow at Owlerton on Thursday.
Swimming, the 39th National Speedo League Cup Final is at Ponds Forge on Sunday. Teams competing are Lincoln Vulcans, Camden Swiss Cottage, Stockport Metro, Hatfield, Plymouth Leander, Millfield School, Team Ipswich, City of Liverpool, Guildford City and City of Coventry. Doors open at 1.45pm.
Football, Swallownest Bethesda and Ecclesia contest the Sheffield and District Fair Play League Cup Final at Bramall Lane on Saturday, 3pm (£2, proceeds to Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity).
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).
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, slope opening times, Wednesdays-Fridays, 2pm - 10pm, weekends, 9am - 7pm, ski and snowboard lessons available for individuals and groups plus recreational slope use, Adventure Mountain outdoor play area, Cafe Marmot open at weekends and school holidays, children's parties including tobogganing and snow tubing, licensed bar and function room available for hire, Vale Road, Parkwood Springs (www.sheffieldskivillage.co.uk or 2769459).
Lacrosse, Sheffield Steelers Lacrosse compete in the Northern Championships. There are three senior men’s teams and at the under 19, 16, 14 and 12 age groups as well as a ladies team. Senior home games are played on Saturday afternoons at Abbeydale Park, Abbeydale Road South. Senior training is at Abbeydale, Wednesdays, 9pm, Junior training at Tapton School, Fridays, 4pm. New and old players are welcomed (sheffieldlacrosse@hotmail.co.uk or 077801696537).
Korfball, new players wanted for exciting mixed team sport similar to basketball. Sheffield team training Tuesday evenings at Waltheof Sports Centre (www.sheffieldtrotters.co.uk or 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).
Sheffield Sword Club, fencing and coaching at all levels, English Institute of Sport (Sheffield), Coleridge Road, Attercliffe, Mondays 7-9pm & Thursdays 7-10pm; six-week courses in foil, epee and sabre, Monday evenings, beginners welcome. High coaching registered coaches, latest safety equipment and timings (Peter 07890 579127 or 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).
VaVaVita Badminton, mixed doubles for intermediate level players, fun social games for all ages 20 plus, newcomers welcome, Concord Sports Centre, Wednesdays, 8pm (Ken 2315189, www.VaVaVita.co.uk).
VaVaVita’s El Bandito Bowling, ten pin bowling for adults with fun scoring system - anybody can win - new members welcome (Ken 2315189, www.VaVaVita.co.uk).
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).
MARTIAL ARTS
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.
Daoist Arts of Weihai Lishi Quanfa, complete Daoist system of Chinese exercise including Daoist Tai Ji (Tai Chi), Daoist Kung Fu, Daoist yoga and Qi Gong (breathing therapy and meditation) with experienced teacher Susan Gudjonsson, beginners welcome, Sports Centre, King Edward VII School, Darwin Lane, Crosspool, Tuesdays, 7pm -8pm (susanccpc@tiscali.co.uk, 2553516).
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).
MIND AND BODY
Meditation Classes, six-week course to learn the basics of relaxation and meditation, all ages welcome, Lifestyle Centre, High Street, Beighton.
starts Monday, May 12, 7.30pm—8.30pm (2132160).
New Spirituality Study Group, Who am I? What can I do to make life better?, friendly open discussion over books such as Conversations with God, The Power of Now and A Course in Miracles. Includes meditation. Everyone welcome and no need to come to all sessions. This week, Conversations With God Book 2 by Neale Donald Walsch, Quaker Meeting House, St James Street, Tuesdays, 7.30pm (Claire 2305397).
Sheffield Brahma Kumaris, Sunday Evening Meditation, each week, 6.30pm-7.30pm; Sheffield Brahma Kumaris (free, 2306781).
The Power of Forgiveness, Brahma Kumaris workshop by John McConnel showing how letting of anger, bitterness and resentment can be healing and beneficial for ourselves and the planet, Quaker Meeting House, St James Street, Saturday, 1.30pm-4.30pm (2306781, email sheffield@uk.bkwsu.org).
Salsacise Low Impact Aerobics Class, all welcome, Woodseats WMC, The Dale, Woodseats, Thursdays, 6.30pm-7.30pm (07905 162256,
www.easirobics.com).
Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes, Stop the Month course in which Kelsang Lekchog will be giving teachings and guiding meditations, showing how to find real peace and happiness from within, everybody welcome, Gyaltsabje Buddhist Centre, Ecclesall Road, Hunters Bar, Fridays 11am (facility fee £4) followed by vegetarian light lunch (optional) in World Peace Café (£2.50). 2661142.
Buddhist Meditation Classes, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times, weekly classes with Buddhist monk Gen Rigpa, Buddhist teachings and guided meditation on how to solve our daily problems and make our lives happy and meaningful, Gyaltsabje Buddhist Centre, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7.30pm (£5, 2661142).
Stress Management and Relaxation Classes, provided by Sure Health, Wolfe Road,Centre, Fox Hill, Tuesdays, 10.30am to 12 (£2.50, 2338340).
Feet First Reflexology Clinic, offering Reflexology for stress , backache, migraine, IBS etc.. and also qualified in Maternity Reflexology, now based in Lower Walkley (£30 for 45 min session, Cecile 2334043, mobile 07950915247).
Exercise for a Healthy Heart, Sheffield Coronary Society organise sessions run by professional instructors for those who have suffered a heart attack or other heart related condition and want to improve their health and well being, plus chance to meet others and see for themselves the benefits of exercise, Club Hallam Gymnasium, Sheffield Hallam University, Broomgrove Road (off Ecclesall Road), Mondays, 7.30pm - 9pm and The Source, Meadowhall, Meadowhall Way, Thursdays, 7.30pm - 8.45pm (Ben 07946081224, Aimee 07834604224).
Nordic Walking Classes, with instructor Magnus Berntsson, Wednesday evenings (£5, poles supplied, call 07790 844107 for details and bookings, www.magnusberntsson.com).
Energi Homeopathyfor Better Health & Vitality, individually prescribed remedies for ailments. New clinics in S11 areas. Westfield/HSA approved. (Natalie Whitaker RSHom Registered Homeopath, www.sheffieldhomeopathy.co.uk, 2740251 or 07981 867034).
Clinical Hypnotherapy Service, Smoking Cessation and Weight Control group, SHARE Psychotherapy Centre, Wilkinson Street, Saturdays (07879858270 for further details and to book your place).
Don’t Suffer with IBS, Hypnotherapy can help by reducing your stress and allowing you to regain control. Contact Janet Tomlin, qualified hypnotherapist with a special interest in IBS, at Wellforce Clinic, Wilkinson Street (www.wellforce.co.uk, 2769500 for information or an appointment). Also available for stopping smoking, helping weight loss, and general relaxation.
Psychotherapy, can help bring about the changes you want for yourself and for your life (for professional, confidential support contact Lynn Holmes BSc, Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Proramming (NLP), Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, 0788 6255027).
NFSH Energy Healing, for relaxation and wellbeing, sessions of around 20 minutes of the natural complementary therapy which aims to bring all aspects of your mind, body and spirit into balance, Quaker Meeting House, St James Street, Thursdays, 6.30pm-9pm (suggested donation basis (suggested donation of £3 to cover room and running costs, Fiona 07732 675625).
Sheffield Healing Centre, spiritual healing, St Matthew’s House, Carver Street, Thursdays, 10am-12.30pm (2470482/ 2879705, www.sheffhealing.co.uk).
Complementary and Holistic Health Therapies, including Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Stone Massage, Pregnancy Massage, and Swedish Body Massage with professional, qualified and fully insured mobile therapist based in south Sheffield (Holly Smith, 2359032 or email holly.smith@talktalk.net).
Massage in Pregnancy, practical workshops demonstrating simple routines for massage and how aromatherapy can ease the discomforts of pregnancy, sessions by qualified holistic therapist in city centre location (Wellforce Complementary Medicine Service, 2769500, www.wellforce.co.uk).
Holistic Health Screening, Non Invasive Bioenergetic screening can help identify your body's needs and indicate food intolerances, hormone imbalances, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and much more. Help is given with diet, nutritional needs and detoxification remedies. Wellforce Complementary Medicine, Wilkinson Street, Fridays (Lynne, 276 9500 for an appointment or visit http://www.wellforce.co.uk/health_screening.htm).
Temenos, offers Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling training courses at Diploma, Degree and Masters level (2580058).
Foods for Life Nutrition and Food Intolerance Testing, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, menopause and infertility are among health issues that can be improved by making simple, achievable changes to your diet which can also help the body deal with the stress of everyday living, emotional/mental and child behaviour problems, free 15-minute phone consultation (Clare Shepherd, Kenwood Park, 2582550).
Learn to Meditate, simple method taught from a centuries-old tradition which arose in India, to take you beyond peace and calm to unity,
Carterknowle/ Bannerdale Road area (2498873 or www.schoolofmeditation.org).
Metaphysical Therapy/ Practitioner, spiritual healing and counselling, holistic life coach, reflexology, New Age courses and workshops available, with Dr Glenn Gilmour (make an appointment or visit Wellbeing Books and Gifts, Infirmary Road, 2347726, www.drglenngilmour.com).
Living with Meaning and Purpose, introduction to Anthroposophy, spiritual and practical philosophy of life founded by Rudolf Steiner, series of talks and simple exercises led by Robert Chamberlain, Tintagel House, Meadow Bank Road, Nether Edge, Thursdays, 7pm-9pm; Assembly Room, Market Square, Chesterfield, Mondays, 7.30pm-9.30pm from week beginning September 24 (£5/ £4/ £3 per session, 0797 4906421).
Pilates Classes, for improvers and absolute beginners run by a state registered physiotherapist and APPI instructor, places now available. NEW for next term: Ante and post natal Pilates and Pilates for Osteoporosis , Ecclesall Parish Church Halls (2663620).
Pilates, with trained instructor, beginners welcome, Hype Dance Academy, Leadmill Road, Tuesdays, 7.45 - 8.30pm (£4, Victoria 2706757 or email info@hypedance.org.uk, www.hypedance.org.uk).
Pure Pilates, help for bad back sufferers, improve posture, flexibility and strength, small groups and one-to-one courses available, with advanced practitioner Jeni Hancock (07899846805, www.sheffieldpilates.co.uk).
Pilates, with Ann Chester, Sheffield’s first body control Pilates instructor, one-to-one or small group classes (07900 003915).
Pilates Class for Over 60s, run by instructor Chris Marciniak to provide gentle but effective exercise for people who want to stay mobile and flexible, Ann Chester Pilates, Button Hill, from May (07900 003915).
Energising Massage in Your Workplace, Magic Hands specialise in Japanese massage and come to your office and do 25 minute sessions of energising massage to reduce stress in the workplace (Maria 07919 222259, www.experiencemagichands.co.uk).
Freedom of Movement, explore at weekly sessions of Awareness Through Movement how the relationship between movement and the way of thinking, feeling and learning can enhance flexibility, co-ordination, easier breathing and overall well-being, Ecclesall Parish Halls, Ringinglow Road, Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm or Fridays, 10.30am-11.30am (Joan Winter, 2681095, www.simplymoving.info).
Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Reiki treatments and training, Meditation workshops, Stress Management Training, Hypnotherapists Peer Group, …therapy*, The Redlands Centre, Tapton House Road, Broomhill (www.therapymatters.co.uk, 2402315).
Back Pain and Migraine Clinic, with Sue Burgess, Beighton Lifestyle Centre, High Street, Beighton, Mondays, 2-6pm (2132160 or 2470576, www.lifestylebeighton.com).
Fitness/ Stomach Abs Workout, first part of class to target legs, bums, stomachs, second is circuit to target all areas, St Williams’s Church, Ecclesall Road, Tuesdays, 7.30pm (Philip 07765 627393).
Kinesiologist, specialising in trapped nerves, back ache and sciatica using gentle but effective techniques to release energy blockages in the body, same day emergency appointments available in Dronfield (Diane 01246 410737, 0784516 6809).
Salsacise & Dansacise Fun Aerobics Classes, all levels welcome, just pop in, Crookes SUFC Community Centre, Weston View (off Crookes Road), Tuesday, Salsacise, 5pm-6pm, Dansacise, 6pm-7pm (07905 162256, www.easirobics.com).
Fun Aerobics Class, all welcome, Hillsborough Park Arena, Middlewood Road, Thursdays, 1pm-2pm (07905 162256, www.easirobics.com).
White Plum Sheffield Zen Group, Zen Buddhist Meditation in the Soto and Rinzai traditions, opportunity to strengthen and maintain practice with a group, beginners welcome, meditation instruction given, Quaker Meeting House, now meeting Tuesdays, 7.30pm (Bob 2582729, enquiries@white-plum-zen-sheffield.org, www.white-plum-zen-sheffield.org).
Professional Development One-Day Workshops, variety of workshops on offer, including Existential Therapy, Happiness, Psychopharmacology for Counsellors, Asperger syndrome. Also Existential and Integrative Counselling 10-week Introductory Course. Dilemma Consultancy Limited (2660543 or www.dilemmas.org).
Fear of Flying Workshops, at therapy* (email info@therapymatters.co.uk or 2402315).
Wellness Workshop, sample sessions, toning cair trials, weight-loss advice, skin care demos, advice on how to avoid common health problems, Cocoon Health & Vitality Centre, Charter Square (next to Grosvenor House Hotel), every Monday 11am-1pm (free registration, 2684635) .
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage and compression therapy, massage, Indian head massage, hopi ear candle treatment, Reiki, based in Fulwood, home visits available (Helen 07815 982316 or email helen@body-flow.co.uk).
Depression, discussion groups for women providing emphatic and sensitive viewpoint from likeminded sufferers, Survivors of Depression in Transition, Woodburn Business Centre, Jessel Street, weekdays, 10.30am–2.30pm (2421700).
Holistic Body Training, combination of yoga, martial arts and meditation, St Oswalds Church Hall, Abbeydale Road / Bannerdale Road, Saturdays, 1pm-2pm (07960990771).
Counselling, caring, competent and confidential service with a fully qualified professional counsellor, free initial consultation (Jane Steele, 07762648819, www.timetobeheard.co.uk).
Claire at New Leaf Counselling, free consultation daytime/evenings. Confidential and professional sessions, free of judgement or criticism, S8 or city centre location (2748992, claire.newleaf@btinternet.com)
Alternative Therapy, alternative approach to the treatment of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Disorder, anxiety and hyperactivity with Karen Taylor, neuro development therapist based in Nether Edge (2550205).
Hypnotherapy, for Calm and Relaxed Childbirth, hypnosis can be used in combination with other forms of pain relief and can reduce the amount of pain relief required and stress for mother and baby, with Kimberly Willis, registered hypnotherapist based at the Stillpoint Practice, Nether Edge and Harley Street, London (2500395, www.life-dynamics.co.uk). Also treatment to reduce the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Northern Clinical Hypnotherapy Service, stop Smoking sessions, afternoon, evenings and weekends at Sheffield city centre clinic (07879858270).
Wellbeing Therapies, metaphysical therapy practitioner, spiritual/Reiki/ Pranic Healing/i & 1DNA (Orion/ Theta) healing, counselling, remedial massage, courses and workshops and other treatments, make an appointment or visit Wellbeing, Infirmary Road (2347726).
One-to-One Artpsychotherapy, therapy that can help people with such problems as relationship difficulties, work, bereavement, etc, by enabling a process of self-discovery and healing, no art skills required, with registered artpsychotherapist with 17 years clinical experience in the NHS and private practice (L Moloney 07800845992).
Art Psychotherapy, available with Health Professions Council registered practitioner with more than 20 years of post-qualification experience (07993 353964).
Quit Smoking, with hypnosis, NLP and NHR (Neuro-Hypnotic Repatterning available in Sheffield for the first time), Parkview Therapy Centre (2426726, www.parkview-therapy.co.uk).
Reflexology, Reiki and Holistic Massage, wonderful ways to de-stress, relax and unwind, while promoting health and well-being naturally (Teresa Tinklin 2350826, email info@reflexology-health.co.uk or www.reflexology-health.co.uk).
An Introduction to Homeopathy: the natural way to treat everyday problems, practical three-week evening course run by Jaqui Long RSHom, a qualified local homeopath, to discover the basic principles of homeopathy and how to use homeopathic remedies for first aid situations and other everyday complaints, The Stillpoint Practice, Montgomery Road, Nether Edge, Monday, 7-9pm (£28, 0780 1428322).
Park Willow Natural Balance Centre, for relaxation and pain relief with private Hydrotherapy Spa and Infrared Sauna, Clinical Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Chakra Balancing, one-to-one therapy, workshops and retreat weekends available, Wortley Village, North Sheffield (2883158, julie.saunders@parkwillow.co.uk).
Practical Help with Stress, confidential and personal service for people who are finding their work difficult because of stress (www.RudeHealthRocks.com or 2998888).
Flippinmental, offers support and information to people with symptoms of manic depression (contact Kathryn on 2646392).
Complementary Therapies, in Waterthorpe, area. Reflexology for all conditions including maternity, with help and support from fertility to birth. Indian Head massage, Aqua Detox, Reiki healing and courses also available. Experienced, qualified and insured practitioner. NHS registered provider.(2470576 for information or to make an appointment or visit www.sues.info).
Reiki with Heather Hull, learn how to use this powerful form of energy healing to enhance the health and well-being of yourself, friends and family with experienced Traditional Usui Reiki Master/ Teacher and Practitioner, officially recognised by the Reiki Association Each course limited to five places to provide close personal tuition and to ensure a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Reiki 1: April 26-27, May 12-13, June 7-8, July 19-20, September 27-28, October 11-12 and December 6-7; Reiki 2: May 17-18, August 16-17 and November 1-2; Reiki Master Courses, usually one-to-one: June 12-13, July 14-15, August 11-12, October 2-3, November 10-11 and December 1-2. (2891342, email: heather@houseofhull.demon.co.uk or visit: www.heatherhull.co.uk).
Fun Aerobics Classes, Hot Latino and Funky Dance Music, all levels welcome, just pop in, Crookes SUFC Community Centre, Weston View, (off Crookes Rd), Tuesdays, Salsacise, 5pm-6pm, Dansacise, 6pm-7pm; Woodseats WMC, The Dale (off Chesterfield Road), Wednesdays, Salsacise, 7pm-8pm, Dansacise, 8pm-9pm, Hillsborough Park Arena, Middlewood Road, Thursdays, Salsacise, 12.30pm-1.30pm, Dansacise, 1.30pm-2.30pm (£3 per class, 07905 162256, email easirobics@blueyonder.co.uk, www.easirobics.com).
Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki/ Seichem/ Cartouche/Quantum-touch healing, Indian head massage, Daoyin tao, Hopi ear candling, Dowsing courses/treatments, Reiki Shares, in Sheffield (01226 380681/07818 627456 www.karenjane.co.uk)
Reflexology for Better Health. Fully qualified therapist based at Stannington or home visits if preferred (Marie on 0773 2648199).
Hopi Ear Candling, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Indian Head Massage, Stress Relief Therapy. EMBODY-approved and recognised one and two-day courses held in Sheffield throughout the year (2487159).
Complementary Therapies, available as part of the local Healthy Living Project, no special clothing or equipment required and you can start at any time, St Cecilias Community Centre: Herbalism, Tuesdays, 12.30-2.30pm (by appointment, 07963 723433); Massage, Tuesdays, 12.30-3.30pm (by appointment, 07963 723433); Yoga, Tuesdays, 12.30pm-2pm; Tai Chi, Tuesdays, 2pm-3.30pm; Wadsley Bridge WMC: Yoga, Thursdays, 1pm-2.30pm; Tai Chi, Fridays, 11am-12.30pm; Southey Green Junior School: Pilates, Mondays, 10.15am-11.45am (first session free, subsequently £1 for classes and £2.50 for individual therapies, just turn up or contact 2322200 or 07963 723433 for further details).
Bowen Therapy, experienced physiotherapist Ann Leese is now undergoing additional training in BowenTherapy and requires clients for case studies as part of training. Minimal fee to cover room cost only (HeavenlyBody, Millhouses, 2620475).
Ayurvedic Massage, for women, with Rose Rose, Sheffield Yoga Centre, Burgoyne Road, Walkley (01246 412484).
Learn to Calm the Mind, find inner peace and develop understanding. Practical teaching in Buddhist meditation. Ranmoor Parish Centre Annexe, Ranmoor Park Road, Mondays, 8pm (all welcome, www.samatha.org/sheffield/ 01629 814617).
Holistic Therapies, fully qualified practitioner, local practice offering Aromatherapy massage, Swedish Body massage and Reflexology ( call Sharon on 01226 350462 to make your appointment for treatment at £15 per session).
Reiki Healing, feel better with this non invasive, recognised treatment. Based in Ecclesall or home visits for your convenience (Helen on 07963 155 195 or 2680389).
Remedial Massage Therapy, home visiting clinic throughout the Sheffield area (Mac McHale, 07811 379298 or www.macmchale.co.uk).
Simply Moving, an introduction to creative movement and dance - using Feldenkrau’s method and Laban Technique, Broomhill, Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9pm (Joan 2681095).
Body and Mind Complementary Therapies, offering massage, reflexology, Indian head massage, lymphatic drainage massage, Reiki healing and Hopi ear candle treatments (2660270 / 07950 159561 or e-mail bodyandmind@hotmail.com).
Bharti Vyas Method, (Ayurvedic Acupressure Massage) Treatments and products available at Wainwright Therapy Centre, 2 Kenwood Road, Nether Edge (2552048 or 01433 630760).
Lymphoedema Vodder treatments, fully qualified therapist offering complete service, MLDUK and Nucqleus registered, LSN recognised. MLD is also good for migraine, sinus problems, bloating and stress (01433 630760 or Wainwright Therapy Centre, Kenwood Road, Nether Edge, 2552048).
Tired, Fed-up, Stressed out?, contact Inspired Coaching for a full range of life coaching and hypnotherapy (07815 843411, http://www.inspired-coaching.co.uk).
Lodge House Natural Health Practice, therapies currently offered include acupressure, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, massage and baby massage, physiotherapy, osteopathy, reflexology and person centered counselling. The Lodge House Natural Health Practice, Howard Road, Walkley (10% discount on new clients booking in January, 2345459).
Cornerstone Counselling and Therapy Centre, qualified counsellors and psychotherapists are available to help with a wide range of personal and relationship issues, Counselling and Therapy Centre, Murray Road, Greystones (www.cornerstone-sheffield.co.uk, 2678613 or email info.cornerstone@googlemail.com).
Counselling in the Community, friendly, professional and empathic service, offering support and guidance through sensitive and traumatic times, specialising in Family and Child Bereavment (initial consultation free, Janine 07983 576341 orjaninefountain@hotmail.com).
Counselling, if you are suffering from depression or anxiety, relationship problems, or feeling generally "stuck" or unhappy, counselling may be helpful (Margaret Stone PhD Dip SW Dip Couns MBACP, phone for an initial discussion on 2746362, www.honeycombworkshops.co.uk).Counselling, for individuals or couples to explore difficult issues, relationship problems, anxiety, confidence as well as stress management and work issues etc. in safe and supportive, confidential space (Gestalt Therapy, Liz 07906387179 or 2581134).
Counselling or Therapy, Psychosynthesis therapeutic counselling allows you to explore difficult issues, work on restrictive patterns of behaviour, and discover your full potential as a human being (contact Kuladitya Simon Turnbull 2679469, 07947386087, www.sheffieldcounselling.co.uk. or email kuladitya@hotmail.com).
Sheffield Life Coaching Association. All life coaches and NLP practitioners welcome for support, ideas and skill share. Meets first Monday of every month (Jo 2588110 or Jane 2815044).
Sheffield Coaching Exchange, networking, support, encouragement and CPD for life coaches, business coaches and other professionals. Meet monthly, every third Monday. Contact Andrew Leigh (UKCLC accredited coach) on 0114 2486554, info@pathwayscoaching.co.uk
Health Therapy, Massage/Indian Head Massage/Reiki Healing for women only by teacher and qualified therapist (Janey, 07939 722792, www.spiritmantra.co.uk).
Move with Ease, using movement and awareness learn to improve your sense of comfort, vitality and well-being, Broomhill,Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm or 7.30pm-8.30pm, Ecclesall, Fridays, 10.15am-11.15am (2681095).
Overcome Fears and Phobias, remove unwanted habits, build self-confidence. Katherine Stephenson, personal development coach, using powerful NLP techniques and advanced cognitive hypnotherapy, Kenwood Park Centre (2582550, www.innerchange.co.uk).
Raja Yoga Meditation, organised by Brahma Kumaris, Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm (free, 2306781).
Massage/ Reiki/ Tarot Reading/ Indian Head Massage, daily therapies and single or