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Social Events
What's your thing: Music? Dining out? Day-trips? Clubbing? Pub crawls? Theatre? We hope that you find something in our socials programme that grabs you, whatever you're into. Come along and meet other members of SWG in a new and friendly environment - without walking boots on for a change!
May
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
Pub Meet at Henry's
The 1st of May was traditionally the first day of Summer. It's also International Workers Day or Labour Day. On top of all that Charles II was restored in 1660 and in 1707 The Act of Union united England & Scotland in the Kingdom of Great Britain.
A busy day with lots to celebrate and where better to celebrate it than the monthly SWG pub meet.
Text one of the social secretaries if you're new and want somebody to keep an eye out for you. Or look for us by the Maypole comrades.
Meet: Henry's Cambridge Street, S1
Time: From 8pm 'til closing time.
Elsecar Heritage Centre Walk (6 miles) and Beer Festival - Saturday 5th May 2012 - Easy walk
See the walks page for walk details - 6 miles, starting at 9.30am from Elsecar train station
If you don't fancy the walk, why not come to the Beer Festival anyway, which is based at the
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Heritage Railway
The Station Marquee
Wath Road
Elsecar
Barnsley
Meet us at the beer festival from 12 noon onwards. This is free for CAMRA members - bring your membership card.
Trains to Elsecar leave Sheffield at 6 mins past the hour and arrive at 23 mins past (17 min journey). To find the beer festival turn right out of the station and follow the road to the bottom of the hill. Return trains are roughly hourly - last one at 23:15. Day return costs £4.50.
More information can be found with the attached hyperlink.
http://www.barnsleycamra.org.uk/beerfestival/elsecar2012.php
Peter Clayton 07977 787 878
Sheffield City Centre Treasure Hunt - CHANGE OF DATE
CHANGE OF DATE: 10 May 2012 - Meet at 7pm at the central fountain of the Peace Garden.
Discover the hidden treasures of Sheffield city centre. Unfortunately the treasure isn't real gold but is a mixture of architectural and historical features to be newly discovered in small teams. You've probably never noticed them before even though you've passed them a thousand times. It should take 1 to 2 hours depending on how good you are at working out the clues. Book on by 6pm the day before so I can print out the right number of pages of clues.
Meet at 7pm at the central fountain of The Peace Gardens
Peter Clayton 07977 787 878
Ceilidh (Scottish) Dancing
Come along for a very fun and funny dancing session run by the student Ceilidh Society but open to everyone from beginners to experts. Lots of people to meet and dance with in small groups. Someone at the front will be there to tell you what to do while you laugh helplessly because no-one can do it properly!
No need to book so just turn up or contact Peter Clayton to arrange to meet in advance. Meet up at the bar from 8:30pm then start dancing when the music starts. Postcode for directions: S10 3ED (then look for the big building in the middle of student flats).
8:30pm-11pm at The Edge (University of Sheffield, Endcliffe Village campus)
Bowling Night
Join me Bowling.
Cost: £5.50 (I was thinking 2 games each so £11 each - let me know if your up for this or would rather just one game when you contact me)
Where: Hollywood Bowl, Broughton Lane, S9 2EP
When: 7.30
Can book 10 people. Please contact me if your interested by Sat 12th May as I need to book on that day at latest.
Fi L 07515497662 No calls before 6pm
Cabaret Boom Boom
Cabaret Boom Boom has been playing to sell out audiences since 2005. With top class acts from the world of physical comedy, acrobatics, circus, poetry, dance music and illusion. It's a fantastic night out that you'll never forget with cheap drinks and a fabulous cozy french cabaret feel, ending in a disco.
Come along with a sense of hurmour and an open mind and you wont be disappointed!
The acts change each month and there is definatley something for everyone.
Steve Aruni - Dressed like a mad scientist in a white lab coat, he has programmed his vacuum to sing, dance and even play the saxophone. For sheer Fringe silliness, you can't beat this sort of nonsense.
Zigmund & Froyd This is comedy magic! with their astounding worldwide conjuring feats of miracle and mystery.
Balkan Bandits - Sheffield's brass, cabaret troupe of troubadours, we guarantee a huge slice of balkan! Sheffield's sell out underground balkan DJ knees up to tempt you onto the dance floor!
Plus many more!
Join us on Facebook: http://tiny.cc/cabaretboomboom
And on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CabaretBoomBoom
And on Flickr http://tinyurl.com/boomboomphotos
When: 19th May
Where: Walkley Community Centre, off South Road.
Cost: £13 or £10 students or unemployed.
Meet: 6.45pm the Hallamshire pub, South Road Walkley.
or at venue to queue at 7.15pm
Doors open 8pm (want to get good seats)
Chris 07531479715 Peter 07977787878
It's all down hill from here pub crawl
Right, it's time for a good pub crawl. Here's the plan:
Meeting at 7.30 at The Hallamshire House on Commonside, we then move at some point to The Blake and then down the hill to the Hillsborough Hotel. From there the delights of Kelham Island are a few minutes away.
Txt Chris or Peter for details of where we are on the night.
June
Comedy Night
The Greystones is one of the best pubs in Sheffield and it has recently re-started the Merry Hell Comedy Club. Tonight is a real treat with Christian Reilly and local comedian Rob Rouse scheduled to appear.
The Greystones, Greystones Road, S11 7BS
Meet 7.45
Starts 8pm
Tickets: £8.80 (including booking fee)Pay by cheque to SWG or by electronic transfer.
Places: 10
Contact Steven J to book on.
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
Pub Meet at Henry's
Due to the Bank Holiday the date for the June Pub Meet's been moved to the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
On this day in 2011 Junrey Balawing was declared the worlds shortest man by Guinness World Records. He's only 23.6 inches tall on his 18th birthday. Old enough to drink, he'd have a problem getting noticed at the bar in Henry's.
Don't worry if you're of diminished stature, a Social Sec is always on hand to help get the beers in at The SWG monthly pub meet.
Meet: Henry's Cambridge Street, S1
Time: From 8pm 'til closing time.
Ghost Walk
Ever wondered what creatures and ghouls lurk in the night in this city of ours? Find out with a walk on the dark side.
The walk has a mixture of ghoulish and traditional tales of the Campo Lane area of the city centre of Sheffield. It touches upon the history and creatures that haunt the darker hours of the city.
The walk starts from the steps of the Town Hall at 7.30pm and costs £5, £4 student/AOP £2.50 children under 13 and lasts about two and a half hours.
Contact Sian to let her know you'll be there.
Chris Batey 07531 479715. Barry Fitzgerald 07983 512 038
Pub Crawl
Keeping our fingers crossed for a sunny eveening we meet at 7.30 in The Uni Arms with it's fine beer garden.
We then move on to The Hop, one of Sheffield's newer real ale establishments before heading for The Bath (now a Thornbridge pub) before hitting The Washington which also has a fine beer garden.
No need to book on, just txt to find out where we are.
Just turn up!, Contact is Ruth on 07804208123
Olympic Torch Mayhem
The Olympic Torch visits Sheffield on its 70 day, 8,000 mile tour of the UK, carried in relay by 8,000 torchbearers. The torch is processing through the streets of Sheffield and will end up at an evening celebration in Barkers Pool where there will be "an exciting entertainment show" starting at 5.30pm followed by the arrival of the Olympic Flame which will light a cauldron marking the end of the day's proceedings at approx. 8pm. It will probably be very busy, it's likely we'll need to be there at the start in order to see anything or find everyone.
More info at: http://www.sheffield-lightingtheflame.co.uk/CulturalOlympiad/Olympic+Torch+Relay/
Meet: 5.30pm on the Town Hall steps (from where we will go together into Barker's Pool). Possibly go for food and / or drinks afterwards.
Meal out at Dhanistha's South Indian & Srilankan restaurant
We head to Abbeydale Road to sample the food of South India and Srilanka.
How good is it? well the two doctors I work with are from India and on a Friday one of them takes the orders from the team and we have a friday curry club at work. My Indian colleagues recommend it so that's good enough for me.
Dhanistha's, 74 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield S7 1FD
Places 10
Bookings open July Pub meet.
Contact Barry to book on.
July
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
Pub Meet at Henry's
Not a great day for the French. In 1940 The Royal Navy bombarded the French fleet at Mers el Kebir and in 1962 The Algerian War of Independence finished with the result not going Frances way.
Merde as they might say.
On a happier note the Scottish got the Stone of Scone back today in 1996.
Whether drowning your sorrows or celebrating then do it at the SWG Pub meet where you can find friends to help you get the drinks in.
Meet: Henry's Cambridge Street, S1
Time: From 8pm 'til closing time.
Moroccan Night at Otto's Restaurant
Sample the food and atmosphere of Casablanca and Marrakesh with a meal and belly dancing at Otto's Restaurant.
A welcoming cocktail, a 3 course meal and belly dancing.
Otto's Restaurant, 344 Sharrowvale Rd, Hunters Bar, S11 8ZP
Cost £25.50
10 places
Bookings open June pub meet.
Contact Sian to book on.
Hartington Beer and Music Festival
It's Tramlines Time and if you want to get out of the city while it's on then where could be better than a beer and music festival at Hartington Hall YHA? There's live music and over 15 real ales and cider. Throw in a walk on Saturday led by myself and one by Gary D on the Sunday and I'd say the weekend's looking pretty good.
I've pre-booked some camping pitches for Friday and Saturday and the cost is £10 per 2 man tent per night and £5 for any additional body. So if there's two people in a tent it's £10 for the weekend.
Contact Barry on 07983 512 038 about the camping and Gary to book on for the walk.
Walk Planning Meeting
Our quarterly meeting in the pub for walk leaders and backmarkers to plan the walks programme. Bring along your plans for Autumn walks. If you are potentially interested in walk leading or backmarking, then you would be welcome to attend to discuss ideas and find out more.
Meet: Rutland Arms, Brown St (upstairs room)
Time: from 7.30pm onwards
Please email the group if more info required: sheffieldwalkinggroup@hotmail.com
August
Meal and drinks at Dam House
Join me for a meal at Dam House and then drinks. Hopefully it will be a lovely summer evening so we can enjoy the beautiful grounds and lake behind Dam House.
Bookings will open at Julys monthly pub meet.
Further details nearer the time.
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
Pub Meet at Henry's
in 1965 The infamous first party between Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters and motorcycle gang the Hells Angels takes place at Kesey's estate in La Honda, California introducing psychedelics to the gang world and forever linking the hippie movement to the Hell's Angels.
Well there'll be none of that carry on at The SWG pub meet.
Instead partake of fine ales, wines, spirits and soft drinks in a friendly atmosphere with people who like to walk with nothing more stimulating than Kendal Mint Cake.
If you're new and want someone to keep an eye out for you then text one of the social secretaries.
Meet: Henry's Cambridge Street, S1
Time: From 8pm 'til closing time.
Theatre in The Botanical Gardens
It's that time of the year when Heartbreak Productions return to put on plays in The Botanical Gardens. This year the play we've got discounted tickets for is Private Lives by Noel Coward.
'Irreverent, hilarious and sophisticated, Private Lives moves from misfortune to full blown absurdity-the perfect recipe for a stylish evening's entertainment that combines all the bubbles and froth with the depth and complexities of a vintage champagne'
Tickets £8.75 (Full price £12.50)
Bookings open July Pub Meet.
Meet Ecclesall Rd entrance at 7pm.
Performance starts at 7.30pm
Contact Barry to book your place
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
Tenth Anniversary Summer Ball
This year's Summer Ball will be held at the Leopold Hotel, Leopold Square.
To allow more people to come we've gone for a very fancy buffet.
Arrive at 7pm for a glass of 'Buzz Fizz'. Buffet will start to be served at 7.30pm. Disco from 8pm-midnight.
Bar 'til 1am
Tickets: £35
Places: 90
Bookings open July pub meet.
Contact any of the social secretaries to reserve your place.
Dress to impress!!
Pub Crawl
Yes, another pub crawl but why not? You can't beat a summer evening with a nice cold bear surrounded by nice SWG folk. We'll have just had the summer ball, so we can continue the celebratory feel tonight.
So, even though Kelham Island isn't exactly original, it's a great place to drink beer! Join me to take in the delight of the Riverside pub, Fat Cat and The Kelham Island Tavern. Starting around 8.
Call me to find out where we are.
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