This years’ environment weeks run from 27th April to 9th June across the city.Burngreave is hosting a number of these events, from the Victorian cemetery chapel, to the wild spaces of Parkwood Springs. Come along and see the hiddenwonders of Burngreave.
Further details can be found at https://www.sheffieldenvironment.org
Burngreave Cemetery & Chapel
Melrose Road, Sheffield, S3 9DN Sunday Meetings There is a permanent display of information and photographs about the history of the cemetery and some of those interred there. Also installation by the artist in residence.
1am-3pm:
28th April, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th May and 2nd, 9th June
Saleema Imam: 07950 299 073 https://www.friendsofburngreavecemetery.btck.co.uk
Accompanied walk around Burngreave Cemetery
Christine Steers will lead a walk around some of the cemeteries interesting features.
Christine 0114 281 6950 chris.burngreave@blueyonder.co.uk 2-3.30pm:
15th May Well dressing workshop Old mortuary chapel near the Melrose Road entrance. Beginning to create this year’s offering with the theme ‘Water’. All welcome, but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
2pm-5pm:
30th May
Saleema Imam 07950 299 073
Parkwood Springs
Cooks Wood Road car park, Cooks Wood Road Sheffield, S5 8XB
Parkwood Springs Forest Garden Weeding and mulching in the Forest Garden – and not much digging. Please dress for the weather, and wear strong shoes. Tools, gloves and any training you need are provided.
11am-2pm:
11th May and 9th June
Tim.Shortland@sheffield.gov.uk
Parkwood Springs Art
Come and join in, making art work representing Parkwood Springs. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun trying anything from bark rubbing to watercolour painting. All welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
2pm-4pm:
11th and 18th May
parkwood.springs@gmail.com https://www.parkwood-springs.org.uk
Dawn Chorus Walk
See the sun rise and hear the songs and calls of a range of birds, including recently arrived migrants. Join the Friends of Parkwood Springs for breakfast afterwards. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear strong shoes/boots and warm clothes.
5am:
12th May
Conservation Session
Maintaining our lowland heath, ponds and meadow areas, making sure that paths are unobstructed and the area is clean and tidy.
10am-12.30pm:
18th May
Grimesthorpe Allotments
Mikron Theatre
Redcoats A Mikron Theatre production of ‘Red Coats’ on Grimesthorpe allotments. Mikron’s radiant Redcoats will guide you through 80 years of Butlins splendour with their trademark mix of fun, pathos and songs. Please bring a chair or blanket. Families welcome. There is wheelchair access but it is a bit of a hard slog up the allotment track.
6pm-8.30pm:
29th May
0114 273 7718 enquiries@sagesheffield.org.uk https://www.sagesheffield.org.uk
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground
Melrose Road, Sheffield, S3 9DN Craft Session For Children aged 8-13. Utilising salvaged materials to upcycle into new playground parts. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult and should wear clothes they don’t mind getting messy in.
1-3pm:
7th April and 11th May
Patrick Meleady: 0114 273 7121
Well dressing and big lunch
Bring food to share or just come and join us for playground fun. Plus seed, plant and book swaps, lucky dip, the launch of this years’ well dressing in the cemetery, art installation and a demonstration of Lau Gar Kung Fu.
12pm:
1st June
Saleema Imam 07950 299 073 saleema.imam141@googlemail.com
Parkwood Springs
Cooks Wood Road car park, Cooks Wood Road Sheffield, S5 8XB Parkwood Springs Forest Garden Weeding and mulching in the Forest Garden – and not much digging. Please dress for the weather, and wear strong shoes. Tools, gloves and any training you need are provided.
11am-2pm:
11th May and 9th June
Tim.Shortland@sheffield.gov.uk
Parkwood Springs Art
Come and join in, making art work representing Parkwood Springs. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun trying anything from bark rubbing to watercolour painting. All welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
2pm-4pm:
11th and 18th May
parkwood.springs@gmail.com https://www.parkwood-springs.org.uk
Dawn Chorus Walk See the sun rise and hear the songs and calls of a range of birds, including recently arrived migrants. Join the Friends of Parkwood Springs for breakfast afterwards. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear strong shoes/boots and warm clothes.
5am:
12th May
Conservation Session Maintaining our lowland heath, ponds and meadow areas, making sure that paths are unobstructed and the area is clean and tidy.
10am-12.30pm:
18th May
parkwood.springs@gmail.com
Grimesthorpe Allotments
Mikron Theatre – Redcoats A Mikron Theatre production of ‘Red Coats’ on Grimesthorpe allotments. Mikron’s radiant Redcoats will guide you through 80 years of Butlins splendour with their trademark mix of fun, pathos and songs. Please bring a chair or blanket. Families welcome. There is wheelchair access but it is a bit of a hard slog up the allotment track.
6pm-8.30pm:
29th May 0114 273 7718 enquiries@sagesheffield.org.uk https://www.sagesheffield.org.uk
Hope Community Allotments
Regular sessions from 9.30am-12.30pm on 27th & 29th April, 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 25th & 30th May, and 1st, 3rd, 6th & 8th June.
Contact James Woollen on 07749 594 566 for more details.
Crabtree Ponds
Regular Volunteer Work Morning on 13th May from 10am-12pm.
Contact Rachel Stevenson on 0114 263 4335.
