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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!
February
Mexican Meal
We head 'South of the border, down Mexico way' for a meal out at Amigos Mexican Kitchen, 272 London Road.
As you can probably guess, they specialise in freshly prepared traditional Mexican food, using authentic Mexican ingredients.
I've eaten here, the food is good, the prices are reasonable and there are vegetarian options.
Meet at The Cremone for 7pm
Table booked for 7.30pm.
10 places. Bookings open on January the 10th at the pub meet.
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
Pub Meet at Henry's
Back to the regular slot of first Tuesday in the month for February's pub meet. February made Don McClean shiver with every paper he delivered, bad news on the doorstep he couldn't take one more step (American Pie).
Poor Don, he didn't have the monthly pub meet at Henry's to cheer him up. With fine ales, wines and a great selection of non alcoholic drinks it a great way to shake off the February blues and look forward to the approaching spring.
Text one of the social secretaries if you're new and want somebody to keep an eye out for you.
Meet: Henry's Cambridge Street, S1
Time: From 8pm 'til closing time.
Anti-Valentines pub crawl...
Well it's (nearly) Valentines day again so what better excuse than to have a anti-valentines pub crawl to forget about it!! (Any excuse to drink beer basically...)
This time the plan is a crawl around Crookes and end up in Broomhill.
Starting in the Hallamshire at around 7.30, then on to the Cobden View. Then on we march to The Ball on Crookes, followed by The Grindstone. If we're still feeling brave then we'll zigzag (or roll) down the hill to the pubs in Broomhill.
It's tricky to give time estimates in each pub as it depends on the atmosphere etc, but give me a call on 0753 147 9715 if you want to know where we are.
Peter's Perpetual Pancake Party - 7pm
Come along for a pancake making and eating party on Shove/Pancake Tuesday, 7pm.
Limited numbers due to cooking space so book early. No need to bring anything except £1-£2 for ingredients. Exact location revealed to those booking on but it's in S7 - Nether Edge.
Bookings open on 7th February.
Fi Levitt 07515497662 No calls before 6pm
Pole Dancing Fitness Lesson
Back by popular demand! Poledancing is a growing fitness trend that is great fun and highly effective for weight loss and muscle toning.
A typical class starts with an easy choreographed pole dance routine to warm up the mind as well as the muscles, followed by work on poses and spins, and finally stretches.
Eve is qualified to teach poledancing by Vertical Dance. Wear shorts and a vest top and bare feet. Bring warm clothing for the warm up first.
Meet: Butterfly studios, Unit 18 Gordon Works, Valley Road, Sheffield S8 9FT.
Cost: £7ppn for 1 hour class.
Time: Meet outside the unit at 7.15pm
Bookings open Feb the 7th at the pub meet. I'll take payment then or you can send a cheque to the SWG address made out to Fiona Levitt.
Any complaints to Barry Fitzgerald
Rotherham Real Ale Festival
Here's a link to the festival website. Check the socials board and let's get a group over there.
http://www.magnarealale.co.uk/index.htm
March
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
Pub Meet at Henry's
On this day, Silly Putty was invented in 1950, Ghana gained independence in 1957 and George Formby died in 1961. So bring a ukelele or a banjolele and raise a glass to Ghana at the monthly pub meet.
Text one of the social secretaries if you're new and want somebody to keep an eye out for you. We'll be standing by a lamp post or cleaning a window.
Meet: Henry's Cambridge Street, S1
Time: From 8pm 'til closing time.
Barry 07983 512 038 Verena 07794 086 996
You'll Never Walk Alone this Weekend
Have you ever pictured yourself on a boat on a river with tangerine trees and marmalade skies? Good for you but stop that and join us as we go urban walking and exploring in the city of Liverpool, la. Home of The Beatles, Teardrop Explodes, Echo and his Bunnymen and countless bands post 1980's I'm sure.
The plan is flexible, but we want to include an urban walk led by Everton fanatic Verena on the Saturday, a meal out (venue to be decided) a few pubs, a museum or two and a trip to see 'Another Place' on Crosby Beach.
We're planning to stay the weekend from Saturday to Sunday but people can come for one or both days. Some may want to go on the Friday and make the most of the weekend.
Cheap train tickets go on sale the weekend of the Christamas 'do'. Train times to be confirmed later.
Accommodation, people can book their own or we can try to get a group booking in one of the independent hostels in Liverpool.
Weekends in Liverpool are very popular so if you want accommodation booked sign on by the 6th of January letting us know whether it's one night or two. People are free to book their own accommodationat any time. For the Saturday meal we need numbers by the 1st of March.
Indian Meal at the Aagrah
For all you people who enjoy a good Indian meal...
Join me at the Aagrah indian restaurant at:
Leopold Square
1 Leopold Street
Sheffield
S1 2JG
Places: 10
Time: 7.30pm
Please contact me to book on as limited numbers.
A classy pub crawl
Well, for a bit of difference, I thought we might do something a little more classy...
As a meeting place, we start at Henry's before heading off to All Bar One. Its just then a short walk over to Leopold Square for a cocktail or two at Platillos. As it's open until 2am...that should see us through.
However, for those more adventurous, we can always consider moving to those 90's anthems at Babylon!
So get your gladrags on and come and join us for fun and frolics!!!
Bingo!
It's time to get dibbing and dobbing again as we once more try to win big money at bingo.
You have to be a member of Mecca Bingo (www.meccabingo.com)but membership is free, you just pay for the bingo. (Once you're a member you can come back as often as you like).
Meet: Mecca Penistone Road, 22 Langsett Road,S6 2UA
Time: 7pm-9pm (Hillsborough Hotel afterwards)
Cost: TBC (last year was £7.50)
Contact Barry (07983 512 038)
April
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
Pub Meet at Henry's
On the 3rd of April 1972 the first ever mobile 'phone call was made. The world has never been the same since.
Try communicating the old fashioned way, face to face at the SWG monthly pub meet. A fine range of ales, wines and soft drinks to get the conversation flowing.
Text (the irony) one of the social secretaries if you're new and want somebody to keep an eye out for you.
Meet: Henry's Cambridge Street, S1
Time: From 8pm 'til closing time.
Indoor Climbing at Edge
Join me at Edge indoor climbing centre.
All abilities welcome as there will be instructors to supervise.
Place:
The Edge Climbing Centre,
John Street,
Bramall Lane,
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
S2 4QU
Time: 8pm (2 hours)
Places: 15
Price: £13 per person
Further information on when I'll be taking booking will be released soon
Rob (07973 860932) Caitie (07816 887085)
Return of the Notorious SWG Pub Quiz!
In celebration of the SWG 10 year anniversary, Rob and Caitie are back to host that old perennial favourite - the Pub Quiz.
Dust off those brain cells for a night of questions, music rounds, picture rounds and more, with everyone guaranteed a prize. Just don’t believe the rumours of the return of the cabbage as a booby prize...perhaps!
Where: Upstairs at the University Arms, Brook Hill, S3 7HG (same place as the AGM)
When: 7.45 until 10
Places: maximum 30 – book soon to guarantee your place!
Cost: £3
Contact Ruth on 07804208123
Summer Walk Planning Meeting
Our quarterly meeting in the pub for walk leaders and backmarkers to plan the walks programme. Bring along your plans for summer 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 Pub, Brown St (near the Showroom)
Time: from 7.30pm
Chocolate Tasting Evening
Chocolate Tasting evening at Cocoa on Ecclesall Road.
Ever wonder about the history of chocolate? Here's an opportunity to find out a bit about this and also more importantly to taste a variety of different chocolate. Games and goody bags included!
Place:
Cocoa
462 Ecclesall Road
Sheffield
Time: 7.30 - 9pm
Cost: £12 each and up to 16 can book on - Please contact me on 07966063860 to do this
Please let me know of any special dietary requirements as these can be catered for.
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.
Peter Clayton 07977 787 878
Sheffield City Centre Treasure Hunt
9 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.
8:30pm-11pm at The Edge (University of Sheffield, Endcliffe Village campus)
It's all down hill from here pub crawl
Unashamedly combining a pub crawl with my impending birthday, this pub crawl is literally "all down hill from here". A bit like life
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 Barry for details of where we are on the night.
August
Barry 07983 512 038, Sian 07791 978448 Chris 07531 479 715
10th Anniversary Summer Ball
It's SWG's 10th anniversary and because on the 7th of July we have a walking and camping weekend the Summer Ball's been moved to the 18th of August.
Keep this date free in your diaries for the social event of the year and possibly decade.
Full details in the Summer Programme.
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