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!
March
Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Monthly Pub Meet: The Benjamin Huntsman
It's that first Tuesday of the month again, how time flies! After reviewing your comments on the message board we thought it would be good to sample some of the ales of a couple of other local pubs.
We start with the Benjamin Huntsman, where there's a wide selection of ales available as well as a good selection of cheap grub. Smokers, there's also a nice terrace outside for you!
Any new people please feel free to come along; plus the regulars of course! Just ring one of the social secretaries if you are new and would like us to look out for you.
Meet: The Benjamin Huntsman (Wetherspoons), 12-18 Cambridge Street, opposite site entrance to Cole Brothers/John Lewis at Barkers Pool. We have got some tables and standing room reserved upstairs, in front of the bar area.
Time: From 8pm till closing time.
Contact: Verena M (07794 086996) and Fi (07515 497662)
Tuesday 9th March 2010
An Enemy of the People
An award-winning play at The Crucible.
'It’s boom time in the spa town. Investment in the public baths is paying off handsomely. Visitor numbers have never been higher.
But one man knows the toxic secret underlying the town’s newfound wealth. His concern is for the health of the people.
So how can he be their enemy?'
Cost: £17
Contact: Richard Eyre (07986984740)
Meet: 7.15pm in the lobby at The Crucible, Tudor Square
(This social was advertised on the message board prior to the current programme and tickets have been purchased and sold. Anyone wanting to come along will need to obtain their own ticket and contact Richard to find out where seats are located.)
Friday 19th March 2010
Kelham Island Spring Beer Festival
Picky when it comes to beer and cider? Then join us for a selection of 80 (!) seasonal real ales, perries and ciders at the Kelham Island Brewery's Spring Beer Festival. We meet at The Fat Cat from 7.30pm and aim to have tried everything by 11pm when the pub closes.
More info: http://www.kelhambrewery.co.uk/index.htm
Cost: £5
Contact: Verena M (07794 086996)
Friday 26th March 2010
The Tulip Lounge
Fancy a night under the stars? (well a glass roof anyway). A good way to celebrate the beginning of British Summer Time,(lighter brighter and warmer days and nights yippee) clocks go on and yes you may get back late. Dancing, a few drinks and good SWG company. Are you free? Then join us!
Time: 8 pm til late
Contact: Denise M (0797 657 4061)
Address:
The Tulip Lounge
21-23 North Church St
Sheffield Catheral Quarter
Behind the Catheral on Campo Lane
Website: tuliplounge.com
Map available on website
Tuesday 30th March 2010
Chocolate Tasting
"A chocolate journey - where you will explore with your tongue the wonders of chocolate". We will get to taste several different kinds of chocolate, learn a brief history of chocolate while drinking Black Forest Gateau tea and be given a goody bag to take home. Feel free to bring a bottle.
More details at http://www.cocoa-sheffield.co.uk/events.htm
Meet: Cocoa, 462 Ecclesall Road (opposite Tesco) 7.30-9pm
Cost - £10
Contact: Lisa M (07809 415363)
Max number 18 (min number 6). We need to confirm numbers on the day.
April
Tuesday 6th April 2010
Monthly Pub Meet: The West End
Come along to our monthly pub meet, this time at the friendly West End pub in Broomhill. Meet new friends, catch up with old ones and generally enjoy a good old natter.
Ring the social secs if you want help finding us.
Time: From 8pm till closing time.
Location: The West End Pub, Glossop Road, just opposite the University Car park, below the students union and the Hallamshire hospital.
Contact: Fi 07515 497662 or Verena 07794 086996
Sunday 11th April 2010
Sharrow Lantern Festival
Lights and lanterns will once again liven up Sharrow. We meet at the Cremorne Pub on London Road at 7pm before we join the parade in Mount Pleasant Park at 8pm. It will end in the General Cemetery for a Jazz lounge style celebration.
If it rains, the parade will take place on the 18/04/2010.
There is the possibility that we have a go at making our own lanterns, so watch the message board closer to the time for more info.
Website: http://www.creativeaction.net/view.php?id=15
Contact:
Lantern making: Verena M (07794086996)
Lantern festival: Peter C (0798 1227535)
Saturday 17th April 2010
Day out in Bradford
A day of culture, curry and beer in the vibrant city of Bradford!
First stop is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire for a browse around the perfectly preserved Victorian village and Salts Mill www.saltsmill.org.uk. We will then hop over to Bradford to visit the free National Media Museum to gen up on film and photography, see the Daleks, collapse in TV Heaven with old kids TV or if you prefer watch an IMAX film on the 5 storey screen. www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Time for early evening food at the not to be missed Bradford experience of the Kashmir Curry House and if you want to make an evening of it, off to a few spit and sawdust pubs serving the best of West Yorkshire ale. All parts of this are optional if you'd rather do your own thing. Bring some lunch or buy in Saltaire.
Meet: Sheffield Train Station in good time for the 9.21 am train to Leeds (just buy a day return to Bradford for £9.70, tickets to Saltaire will cost an additional £3.20).
Contact: Ruth Thomas for more information, for booking a place in the curry house, and for any last minute changes (07804 208123)
Costs
Salts Mill and National Media Museum – free
IMAX film £7.95 (optional)
Kashmir curry - £5 - £10
Train tickets to and from Bradford and Saltaire as above
Saturday 24th April 2010
End of Month Pub Crawl
And again, we have reached the end of the month, and even if we might not have reached payday yet, this first class pub crawl should be worth those last pennies that are left from last month' salary.
The plan is to meet at the Harlequin at 8pm, then Riverside at 9.15, and finally Kelham Island Tavern at 10.30. The times are approximate, so give us a call if you can't find us.
Contact: Barbara H (07736031886)
Thursday 29th April 2010
Comedy at The Lescar
Another night of raucous humour with a host of up and coming comedians. Check out the message board nearer the time to find out who the stars of the show will be.
Time: 7.30pm
Contact: Steve J (07877 351298)
Location: The Lescar Pub, Sharrowvale Road.
May
Tuesday 4th May 2010
Monthly Pub Meet: Devonshire Cat
Back to the good old faithful, The Dev Cat for our monthly pub social.
Meet: The Dev Cat, 49 Wellington Street, from 8pm till closing time.
Tuesday 11th May 2010
Evening Picnic at the Botanical Gardens
As those night are now lighter what better way to make sure you catch some of that spring sun than a picnic in the park after a day at work, or play. Bring something to sit on and anything you want to eat youself, or share incuding any games such as rounders or boules etc.
Meet: 5.30-6pm at the Botanical Gardens, top entrance, Clarkehouse Road. We'll be on the grass somewhere near the cafe entrance and the greenhouses.
Wet weather option is the Aunt Sally pub for tea on Clarkehouse Road meeting at the same time.
Contact: Fi for more info or if the weather looks iffy (07515 497662)
Friday 21st May 2010
Ceilidh Night
Ready for a night of energetic dancing at this crazy Ceilidh evening? Come armed with some sensible dancing shoes and a sense of humour and your feet won't touch the ground! There is a bar available so no need to bring your own drinks.
Meet: The University Arms 8pm/Loxley Food Bar at 8.30 or when you want to join us.
Location: Loxley Food Bar, University Food Court, Western Bank, S10 2TQ. Above the students union building in front of the Octagon.
Time: 8.30-late
Contact: Fi for more info (07515 497662)
Cost: £3 to members with membership card or £4 otherwise.
Friday 28th May 2010
Club Night
For those of you with groove in the heart who want to throw some shapes to the sounds of the 90's! So, get on down to the love shack and it will all be a Blur!
Meet: Yates's, Barker's Pool then onto the 90's bar, Carver Street when standing still is no longer an option!
Time: 8.30pm
Contact: Philip (07709 198392)