ANIMAL lover Amy Harrison is on a mission to save three cats she fears will be killed in Greece – and is appealing for help from Star readers to bring them safely to South Yorkshire.

Amy moved from Sheffield Lane Top to the Greek island of Rhodes with her parents when she was aged 12.

But now the former pupil at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary, Sheffield Lane Top, is returning to the city of her birth – and desperately wants to bring back the animals with her.

While living in Greece Amy has rescued several animals including a horse, a donkey, two dogs and three cats. She has managed to find homes for the dogs, horse and donkey but has had no luck with the cats.

If she leaves them behind she says they will die.

Amy said: “Animal welfare in Greece is not enforced and I cannot leave them behind because they could very easily be shot, poisoned, hanged or even drowned, which is unfortunately an everyday occurrence.

“I need to bring them to the UK where they are more likely to get homes.”

Amy needs help with funds for passports, vaccines, microchips and travel costs.

She said: “The most economical route will be from Rhodes to Amsterdam, then on to the Hook of Holland by road and then by boat from there to Harwich. The estimated cost is 1,300 euros and I need help raising it.”

Once the cats are back in the UK Amy will look to find them new homes.

She said: “Garfield, a fat laid-back soul who loves to play, would be a great family pet. He is about five years old and was found as a small kitten crying all alone having lost his mum.

“Nelly is a very affectionate cat who will sit and lick you for hours.

“She is five years old and was found in the middle of the road when she was no bigger than your hand and was syringe-fed to keep her alive and well.

“Badger is six and was born outside my house from a stray but was taken away by her mother.

“When I found her again she had an eye disease from which she lost both her eyes and has been completely blind ever since.”

n Email Amy at missdudette_92@hotmail.com if you would like to help.

A FOOTBALL league for young players with cerebral palsy is to be launched in Sheffield.

It is aimed at getting more young people with the condition involved in the game.

The charity CP Sport will run the league, which is aimed at mobile players aged 12 to 16.

Games will be played at Sheffield United Academy’s indoor training centre, Firshill Crescent, Shirecliffe from Sunday.

CP Sport will also run football development sessions on the same days as the league for players aged five to 11.

Youngsters who use walking sticks, canes, crutches and open-fronted walking frames are invited to attend the development sessions.

Andy Millington, a CP Sport volunteer, said: “The main barriers to cerebral palsy football are travel and getting enough players together at once to train at a single location.

“I want every young person who is ambulant and has cerebral palsy to come to this event.”

n For further information, call Dermot Dolan on 07974 655 539 or email him at dermot.dolan@cpsport.org

REMEMBER when Hugh Fernley-Whernley (as he’s known in our household) tried to get us to eat pollock, huss, gurnard, coley, pouting and other unloved denizens of the deep? Well, it didn’t cut a single block of fishmonger’s ice in Worksop.

“We tried a fish of the month – shark, ling and so on – but we only sold ten a week,” said chippie-turned-restaurateur Ken Blow.

So Worksop was a bit of a wuss when it came to huss?

“How can I put this politely?” said Ken, searching for the right words. “The posher the restaurant, the more interest you are likely to get in different kinds of fish. This is a working class restaurant and tastes are traditional, which means cod and haddock.”

This is not Worksop or Retford, where Ken has another chippie, but Conisbrough, where towards the end of last year Ken went large and opened a 160-seater fish and chip emporium on Doncaster Road in what used to be a former nightclub.

As he’d already made himself a bit of a name he called it Kenny’s.

He contacted me after my review of Whitby’s fish and chip restaurant at Catcliffe to say that he had a similar sized place.

I drove up expecting to a see a neon cod winking at me from the building and marine décor inside but, as with Whitby’s, there wasn’t even a hint of briny.

“This place was done out by shop fitters who specialise in fish restaurants and chip shops and they said it wasn’t the fashion,” explained Ken after our meal. How crazy is that? It’s beyond my ken.

Instead, while Kenny’s is smart and comfortable, the décor is limited to ye olde sepia photographs of long gonne Conisbrough (a town which still can’t make up its mind whether it is alive or dead) and a peek through the window at the town’s castle.

“Sit where you like, we’ll come to you,” says Ken, a hands-on guv’nor, as the sound system plays Billy J Kramer’s I’ll Keep You Satisfied, and continues in that vein throughout our meal. Ken is threatening to outdo Brian Matthew’s Sounds of the 60s.

It’s a clue the restaurant is mainly patronised by silver surfers – and there’s another. In the basket of sauce sachets on each table is a pair of blunt-edged scissors, ready to snip if elderly customers are all fingers and thumbs when it comes to ripping those pesky little packets open.

Ken’s fish and chip story begins in 2001 when he decided to blow his redundancy money as supermarket manager of his local Co-Op on an almost shipwrecked fish and chip takeaway.

Wisely, his worried wife Shirley insisted he first go on a course run by the National Federation of Fish Friers. The Worksop chippie was a hit, followed by another at Retford so Conisbrough was a natural development.

It’s a traditional menu, aimed without apology at its target audience, which features cod, haddock, plaice, scampi (and chicken) with no hint, as yet, of a catch of the day.

Starters are limited: a homemade tomato soup (£2.50) which succeeds in being a dead ringer in catching the sweet gloopiness of Heinz, chicken goujons, battered mushrooms and a creditable prawn cocktail (£3.95).

It missed a little trick of presentation. It would have looked a sight better served in a balloon or sundae glass rather that the identical bowl to my tomato soup.

The fish is processed and frozen at sea but my regular cod fillet (£6.90) still had sparkle and flavour. It was, though, rather small; so small I wondered whether I had mistakenly been given the Seniors’ Special at £7.50 (soup, fish and chips, bread and butter, ice cream and tea or coffee).

The batter (it’s a proprietory one) was crunchy but clung tightly to the fish and I missed those crispy little waves and whorls that make fried fish so glorious.

When I mentioned the size later Ken said regular portions were 130 grams, that’s about six ounces. Large were 250g, almost double for two quid more. If the weight had been listed on the menu I’d have gone for the larger option.

Chips are chip shop chips, not your tripled-fried Blumenthals, and not over limp. Kenny’s make their own mushy peas at £1.30 a portion (I went to inspect them in the shining kitchen which also serves the chippie takeaway next door). Bread and butter is in with the meal.

My wife had “Kenny’s famous homemade fishcake” (£6.50). We’re not quite sure why it’s famous because the finely minced fish and potato had no texture and no hint of promised spiciness.

We rounded off with a sherry trifle and fruit crumble and custard (£3.95 each).

Ken Blow has found work for 60 people (including seven members of his own family) in his three enterprises and obviously does well giving his sector of the public what they want against fierce competition from the burger, pizza and ethnic takeaway trade.

Not bad for a man who cheerfully admits: “I’m not the greatest fish fan in the world.”

We paid £33.15 with tea and soft drink.

The Dawes Verdict

Kenny’s Fish & Chips

18 Doncaster Road, Conisbrough DN12 3AG.

Tel: 01709 863 030.

Open all week 11am-9.30pm (Fri & Sat until 10.30pm). Licensed. Children’s portions. Credit cards. Music. Vegetarian menu. Large car park.

Website: www.kennysfishandchips.co.uk

Food 3

Atmosphere 3

Service 4

Value 4

ON its menu, Ruchi promises to ‘follow the art of spice’ – an enigmatic claim, but one that proved intriguing enough for us to want to order from the takeaway on a chilly midweek evening.

Ruchi recently underwent a name change, previously being known as Taste of Kashmir, and faced with a wide-ranging menu with plenty of special dishes, we were spoiled for choice.

Our food arrived reasonably quickly, but wasn’t as hot as it could have been, so required a little re-heating.

Having decided to skip the starters and go straight to the mains, we first tried the balti delight lamb.

The dish was full of pleasingly hefty chunks of tender lamb, along with halved tomatoes and crunchy almond flakes, which might sound off-putting but added a bit of texture.

We also sampled the tandoori chicken saag, which came with plentiful spinach, tasty meat and even big pieces of cooked ginger, and a lamb bhuna – milder than the other dishes, but delicious nonetheless, served with large slices of pepper.

The experience was completed with garlic naan, which had an interestingly nutty flavour, as well as fluffy egg rice, spicy saag aloo paneer and okra, which happily hadn’t been overcooked, as can sometimes happen.

Poppadums were thrown in for free, but puzzlingly sauces weren’t included.

Best of all, Ruchi’s prices won’t burn a hole in the wallet – perfect for the many students who live nearby who also benefit from a 10 per cent discount.

Takeaway Facts

Venue: Ruchi, 60 Barber Road, Sheffield

Phone: 0114 2668200

Opening times: Monday to Thursday 5.30pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday 5.30pm

to 2.30am, Sunday 5.30pm to 12.30am

Parking: On street or small free short-stay car park nearby

Menu: Extensive

Waiting time: Around half an hour

What we had: Balti delight lamb (£6.50), Tandoori chicken saag (£5.50), Lamb bhuna (£4.50), Okra (£2.40), Saag aloo paneer (£2.50), Garlic naan (£1.90), Egg rice (£1.90)

Delivery: Free over £9

How did it taste: Delicious

Verdict: Masters in their ‘art of spice’

Regulars at The Shoulder of Mutton in Worrall can be forgiven for thinking they’re seeing double.

There’s not one landlady behind the bar, but two.

Since December, the running of the quaint little village pub has been a sister act.

Claire Cinnamond and her little sis Katy Edgeley are sharing the hostess with the mostest role. “We are both front of house; it can get quite bossy in there sometimes,” grins Claire, 38.

“We often end up falling into good cop, bad cop roles – Katy’s the former. We don’t always agree and because we’re sisters we speak very plainly to each other. But it’s a good thing – it clears the air and we instantly get over it. And another huge plus is that we trust each other 100 per cent.”

The girls have plenty of experience of working with family. They grew up in the licensing trade; mum and dad Norman and Sheila Cinnamond owned Middlewood Hall in its heyday, moving on to 450-year-old Fernie Castle in the Scottish Highlands and a luxury hotel in Maidenhead before moving back to Walkey in their retirement.

“It was our life when we were growing up. We would help out in the school holidays. I worked for my parents before running a couple of bars in Lincolnshire,” explains Claire, a mum of one.

Katy, 31, went into hairdressing, but when she was made redundant last winter, the pair spotted the empty pub in the village they had grown up in and despite the fact that Katy’s first child is due in May, decided to take it on. Claire says: “The Shoulder was always a lovely pub; when we were little our parents used to bring us here for lunch.”

It had stood empty for a number of years but since December the girls have been breathing new life into the place, much to the pleasure of owners Enterprise Inns.

The sisters are growing accustomed to customers peering over their shoulders in search of a landlord. “Some are quite traditional in their view and expect a man to be in charge. But times are changing,” says Claire, whose partner Richard Bland, a financial consultant, rolls up his sleeves and helps out when he gets home from work, alongside Katy’s joiner husband Matthew.

They plan to turn the pub into a gastro food destination and have hired talented Sheffield chef Richard North, who trained in pastry at London’s Park Lane Hotel and worked under respected local chef Christian Kemp at Chesterfield Road’s Blue Room Brasserie.

Richard is building the menu and training up the kitchen team. The emphasis is on quality dishes packed with locally sourced, freshly-prepared ingredients. Slow-cooked lamb shank, game skewers featuring produce from the local shoot and rack of lamb are specialities and the Sunday roast is so popular, 30 hopeful diners had to be turned away this weekend.

It’s a chance for pie-lovers to get positively pie-eyed...

A pie-eating competition is being staged at city centre bar The Hop in celebration of next month’s British Pie Week.

Teams of four are invited to get their teeth into a savoury-stuffing relay challenge at the West One Plaza venue.

The fare will be quality stuff, hailing from award-winning Andrew Jones Pies ‘n’ Pasties of Huddersfield, regulars on the menu at The Hop’s Pie Hole kitchen.

For the grand final on Saturday, March 10, pies will be filled with steak and treacle stout. The winning team will get £100, a trophy and a pie meal a week for six months.

Competitors have a risk waiver to sign, acknowledging that the risks of eating vast quantities of pie at speed can include illness, injury and indigestion – and being turned off pie for life afterwards.

Heats will be held on March 8. For rules and application forms, call the pub on 0114 2781000 or go to www.thehopsheffield.com.

Closing date for entries is noon on March 1.

Sainsbury’s TTD beers – IPA, Kentish Ale and London Porter – are made by real ale brewer Shepherd Neame of Kent.

Their London Porter is 5%, a rich, dark beer packed with hints of chocolate and spice. It’s bitter, as you would expect, but not objectionably so (as so many real ales seem to be now).

A medium-bodied beer with a creamy head and an aroma of coffee and malt.

Good beer. Use wisely.

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Good news for beer-lovers planning to make a night of it at the 20th Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival, running from Wednesday, February 29, to Saturday, March 3, at Magna, showcasing over 200 traditional ales from the UK and beyond.

Transport bosses have laid on a special ‘beer bus’ which will run from early evening until last orders from stand C1 in Rotherham Bus Station and D3 in Meadowhall Interchange.

Fares are £1 return.

For bus times go to www.travelsouthyorkshire.com and for festival info go to www.magnarealale.co.uk

Nonna’s restaurant was transformed into a school cookery class at the weekend when Westbourne School pupils were invited to get hands-on.

Led my Nonna’s head chef Jamie Taylor, pupils kneaded, dolloped and sprinkled their way to pizza perfection before being given a preview of the restaurant’s new family-sized gourmet sharing pizzas, due to launch on Sunday nights from March 11.

Milestone owners Marc Sheldon and Matt Bigland will be stepping into the heat of their own kitchens on Monday night, helping head chef James Wallis cook up funds at a charity-night in aid of the eight-year-old niece of senior sous chef Craig Power.

During the role-reversal night, chefs will be going front of house to wait on tables, and a silent auction will be held.

Niamh, of Rotherham, has just undergone a third operation to remove a brain tumour. Cash from the £30-a-head event (or £50 VIP seats upstairs) will go to The Sheffield Children’s Hospital and the Hope for Niamh Fund.

Do you have an event you’d like to see in our Pubs and Clubs guide? Email the details to whats.on@sheffieldnewspapers.co.uk

Wednesday, February 22, 2011

Jiannis Pavlidis Quartet, Jazz at The Lescar, Sharrowvale Road, Hunters Bar, S11 8ZF, 9pm, £4/3.50. www.jazzatthelescar.com

Live Music @ Neighbourhood, Bluehearts, The Hudares, followed by Indie/Mod Dj’s, The Viper Rooms, Carver Street, Sheffield, 8pm, free entry.

Dweam Babes, Dj, The Washington, Sheffield, 9pm, free entry.

Spotlight Night, Delaney’s Music Bar, Cemetery Rd, Sheffield, S11 8FJ, tel. 0114 2722136.

Clothes Line, with the creators of Cool Beans, live visuals, £2 drinks before midnight, mega party vibes, The Harley, Sheffield, 11pm, free entry.

Plug Live, SBTRKT, Disclosure, Plug, Matilda St, doors 7pm, £11 adv. 14+. Tel. 0114 276 2676. www.the-plug.com

Open Acoustic Jam Sit-in, Nailmakers Arms, Backmoor Rd, Norton, S8 8LB. Details tel. 07756153819.

Poker League, all wecome to join, Shiny Sheff, Crimicar Lane, Lodge Moor, Sheffield, 8.30pm. Tel. 0114 2302228.

Live Bands, Viper Rooms, Carver Street, Sheffield 8pm.

Quiz Night, Norfolk Arms Hotel, Ringinglow, 9pm. Tel. 0114 2302197.

Band, bingo, The South Sea, Broomhill, open 5pm till midnight. Manzils balti curry available to eat in the venue.

Mixed Music, Barry’s Bar, London Road, drink offers.

Student Night, The Sportsman, Cambridge Street, 8-11pm. All welcome, drink offers.

Champions League, followed by pop quiz, The Cricketers Arms, Bramall Lane, 10pm. Tel. 01142727250.

Dave Friskney, singer, guitarist playing live music, The Castle Inn, Bolsterstone, Deepcar, 8.30pm. All budding musicians and vocalists welcome to come along and join in.

Student Party Night, with DJ Emma Kirk, playing non-stop student party anthems, Tiger Works, 136 West Street, open until 1.30am.

Quiz Night, prizes and free buffet, White Lion, London Road, Heeley, 9.30pm, free entry.

Open Mike night, with Mick Conlin, The Cavalier, Ravenfield.

Quiz night, free pie and peas, jackpot £120, Castle Inn, Twentywell Rd, Bradway. Tel 01142362955.

Folk song and music evenings, The Burton Street Foundation, Hillsborough, S6 2HH. 8pm. Different events weekly.

Skool Disco, Stone Love, Corporation, 10pm, free entry in skool uniform.

Free Quingo Music Quiz, and Picture Quiz, Play your Cards right and free pie, chips and gravy supper, The Old Harrow, Grenoside, 9.15pm.

Spotlite Nite, 3 live acts. Trippets, 9pm, free entry.

For The Record, Bungalows & Bears, 8pm, free. R&b, soul, rock & roll, ska, reggae, blues and a bit more inbetween all played on lovely vinyl.

Games League, Domino, Kimberworth Park Rd, Rotherham, 8pm.

Free Pool, The Centre Spot, Jaunty Lane, Base Green, 7pm.

Acoustic Night, Malin Bridge Inn, Sheffield, 8-11pm.

Phoenix Friendship Club, for single, divorced & widowed, Farm Road Railway Club, 8pm.

Rotation, Forum Café Bar, Devonshire St, 9pm, free. 0114 2720569, Patti@forumsheffield.co.uk

Bar Night, Common Hour, Common Room, Devonshire St, 5pm, free. Cheap drinks all night. 0114 2720569, Patti@common-room.co.uk

Total Rehab, The Leadmill, Leadmill Rd, Chart & Cheese main room, Indie, rock’n’roll room 2, 10.30pm. Tel. 2212828. www.leadmill.co.uk/email information@leadmill.co.uk

Wednesday, February 22, 2011

Spotlight Comedy Club, The Winding Wheel, Holywell St, Chesterfield. S41 7SA. ‘Him Off The Telly’ Special!. 01246 345333. Entry £10 on door £8 Advance £5 Students. Doors 7pm Show 8pm.

Mahogany Newt, White Lion, 615 London Road, Heeley, S2 4HT, 9.30pm.

Skool of Rock Jam Night, with Jules from Carnival, Jak Black, Shwimp and Joe, The Midland Hotel, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, 8.30pm. Bands, single players or vocalists welcome, top gear provided, free food and late bar.

Citizens, Little Fiends, live, The Washington, Sheffield, 8pm, free entry.

Abbcom, acts include Steph Lane, Karl White, Lewis Jones, Nicky Wilkinson, David Dunn and Sean Moran, Bar Abbey, Abbeydale Road, doors 7.30pm, £4.

Strum ‘n’ Fiddle, open mic night, Delaney’s Music Bar, Cemetery Rd, Sheffield, S11 8FJ, tel. 0114 2722136.

B.B Blackdog, Demolitia, South Sea, Broomhill.

Bitz ‘n Peaces + Jahbula present, Mr. Benn, Mikey J, The Harley, Sheffield, 10pm, £3.

Jump Around, Angelos Epithemiou presents the Ultimate Geek Party! Plug, Matilda St. Doors 10pm. £4 NUS, £5 others. 18+. 0114 2762676. www.the-plug.com

MOD/Sheffield Scooter Club night, The Royal Standard, 156 St Mary’s Road, Sheffield, S2 4AX.

Open Mic Acoustic Night, The Royal Standard, St Mary’s Road, S2 4AX, 9pm.

Karaoke, hosted by Vicki & James, all singers welcome, Shiny Sheff, Crimicar Lane, Lodge Moor, Sheffield, 9pm. Tel. 0114 2302228.

Poker Night, with Redtooth Poker, Prince Of Wales, Derbyshire Lane, Norton Lees, 8pm.

Karaoke, Legends Cafe Sports Bar, Hillsborough, Sheffield 6.

Live unsigned band nights, The South Sea, Broomhill. 8.30pm, free entry.

Music, with Dj John Styles, Barry’s Bar, London Road.

Sexy Chic, listen to the tunes of Capital FM Dj Becky Hayes, playing new and old skool RnB, with all the big chart tunes too, Tiger Works, 136 West Street, until 2.30am.

Classic Rock, with DJ Lez, The Sportsman, Cambridge Street, 8-12am.

Europa League, and Carling fun quiz night, win £40 and lots of Carling prizes, The Cricketers Arms, Bramall Lane. Tel. 01142727250.

More than Country Music, with Mick Conlin and Alan Senior, The Master Brewer, Main Street, Bramley.

Acoustic Session, in the Lounge, Cobden View Pub, Crookes, S10 1HQ, feel free to join in. 0114 2661273.

Live acoustic music, The Devonshire Arms, Middle Handley, 9pm. 01246 434800.

General Knowledge Quiz, + Play your cards Right, Fox Inn, Beighton, 9.30pm, £1 entry, over 18s.

Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, upstairs, 8pm. Singers and musicians most welcome includes a weekly featured performer spot, raffle during the interval. Tel 0114 2660752. Details www.syfolk.co.uk and www.myspace.com/princessroyalfolk

Quiz Night, Malin Bridge Inn, Sheffield, 8pm. Free raffle & prizes.

Bar Night, 8 Ball Madness and Frat party antics, Common Room, Devonshire St, 9pm, free. 0114 2720569, Patti@common-room.co.uk

General knowledge quiz, The Cavalier, Ravenfield, free to enter, 8 drinks to the winner and free sandwiches.

Thursday Fun Night, Bingo, Snakes ‘n’ Ladders General Knowledge Quiz, and Play Your Cards Right, hosted by Ian B, cash and drinks prizes to be won. John O’Gaunt, Blackstock Rd, Gleadless, 8.30pm.

Live bands, Earl of Arundel & Surrey Pub, Queens Rd (opp Halfords), 8pm, free entry, tel: 2559887.

Bangers & Mash, The Leadmill, Leadmill Rd, 10.30pm. Tel: 2212828. www.leadmill.co.uk email information@leadmill.co.uk

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Do you have an event you’d like to see promoted in our What’s On? Email the details to whats.on@sheffieldnewspapers.co.uk

Wednesday, February 22, 2011

GENERAL

Sheffield Jesus Centre, 93 Broomspring Lane, Broomhall, S10 2FB. Stitch in Time, knitting group, 10-12pm, tel. Lois 07815448287. Drop-In Lounge 10-12pm. Parlour Cafe 11.30-2pm. Your Art 1-3pm, tel. Liz 07740774173. Study Space, free internet access, 1-5pm. IT class, tel. Danny 07969226524. Women of Destiny, (women only), 7.30-9pm, tel. Vicky 07814521864. Men to Maturity, (men age 30+), 7.45pm, tel. Paul 07837380749 or Steve 07412495132.

Free Green Film Festival, H2Oil, Malcolm Denman from the Sheffield Hallam University’s Department of Engineering and Mathematics will be present to answer any questions. Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JB, 6.30pm. Refreshments served about 6.15pm. More details at www.sheffieldfoe.co.uk

Sheffield Speakers Club, worried about speaking in public? Gain confidence in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, Jurys Inn, 6.45pm.

Under the Sea, Learn to Crochet with Ruthie Ford, Millennium Gallery, Arudel Gate, 2-4pm, £60/£54, to book tel. 0114 2782655.

Follow the Birds Family Trail, Ilam Park, 11-4pm, 50p per trail. Collect a family trail from the shop or visitor centre and follow the birds to solve some clues along the way. To book a place call 01433 670368.

Display of paintings, Sheffield in the 60s by local artist Conrad Lorenz, in the Priory Lodge Hotel, Wostenholme Road, Nether Edge. (Acrylics , oils, large and small).

Exhibition, Display of work by Heeley Art Club, The Farm Kitchen, Heeley City Farm, 10-4pm, free. Showing work from members using a variety of different media. Contributers include Keith Oakes, Chris Houlton and Doreen Treweek.

Exhibition, Radhika Agarwala, Heartbeat Gallery, The Orchard Centre, 14-18 West Bar Green, S1 2DA, 11-6pm.

Exhibition, Radhika Agarwala, Heartbeat, The Orchard Centre, Westbar Green, S1 2DA, 11-6pm.

Exhibition, The Royal Photographic Society’s 154th International Print Exhibition, The Gallery, The Civic, Hanson Street, Bansley, free. Tel. 01226 327000.

Exhibition, Julie Newton - Persona Revisited, photographic work, The panaorama. The Civic, Hanson Street, Bansley, free. Tel. 01226 327000.

Exhibition, The Blk Art Group, Graves Gallery, 10-3pm, free.

Exhibition, China: Journey to the East, Weston Park, 10-4pm, 11-4pm, free entry.

Exhibition, The Family in British Art: 16th Century to Now, Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, 10-5pm, free entry.

Exhibition, Under the Sea, Millennium Gallery, Arundel gate, 10-5pm, free entry.

Sheffield Movie Makers, video editing club, meet at The Michael Church, Lowedges, 7.30pm. A warm and friendly welcome. Contact 2377376.

Glee Club Choir, age 7-18yrs, Ecco Dance and Performing arts centre, The Nichols building, Shalesmoore, 6-7pm. Contact Erika 07834350237 for more info.

Over 60s Club, 2-4pm, Kiveton Park and Wales Village Hall, Walesmoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, S26 5RF. Info 01909 770357. www.kpwvillagehall.org.uk

Are you looking to improve your English language skills, or does your child need extra support to pass their English GCSE? Contact Amy on 07795323271 or email agallilee@gmail.com to get one-to-one English Language tuition from a GCSE English teacher to suit your individual needs. Located in Crookes area.

Rock Choir sessions, (term-time only) St Mary’s Church & Conference Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ, 8pm, free. All welcome, we sing pop, motown and gospel favourites in a relaxed, unassuming atmosphere. Info. tel. 01252 714276. www.rockchoir.com

String Orchestra, meets St Oswald’s Church, Abbeydale Road, 7-9pm. All string players welcome. For more information tel. 2367037.

Psychic and mediumship development circle, in Parson Cross, taught by experienced medium and qualified teacher. Dedicated students required, beginners welcome. Telephone 07941322557 for details.

Herdings Central, for young people aged 13-25 with learning difficulties and disabilities, The Herdings Youth Centre, Gleadless Valley, 7-9pm. Young people can take part in a variety of social activities inc. games, arts, crafts and music related fun. For more information contact Sheffield Futures on 0114 201 2800.

Doncaster Branch for National Council for Divorced, Separated & Widows, Catholic Club, Waterdale, Doncaster, all welcome, tel. 01302 751297.

Women’s Group, St. Christopher’s Community Hall, Bellhouse Road, Shiregreen, 2-3.30pm. Tel. 0114 2458122.

Open Circle, Whitham Road Spiritualist Church, 7.30pm.

Spiritual Healing, Whitham Road Spiritualist Church, 11-1pm.

Hullaballoos Toddler Group, Paces Campus, 9-11.30am, £2. Info. 0114 2844444.

Art Class, Coterie Gallery, adult, 10-12pm, 2-4pm & 6-8pm, Textile Class, adult, 2-4pm & 6-8pm, Paces Campus. Info. 0114 2844444.

Glee Club, fun singing & dancing, Wisewood Methodist Church, 6.15pm, £3, all ages welcome.

Sheffield Youth Council, get your voice heard and join the Sheffield Youth Council, meet at YASY Carver Street, 5-7.30pm. Bus fares will be repaid and refreshments provided. To find out more contact Tessa Harrison on 0114 240 3447 or 07967 330 717 or visit www.sheffyc.org.uk or visit our Facebook page.

Music lessons, for a variety of instruments, all ages and abilities. Harmony Music School, Eccelsfield Business Centre, Eccelsfield. For more information visit www.harmonymusicschool.co.uk or to book a lesson call 01142576780 or email info@harmonymusicschool.co.uk.

Computer Troubleshooting, St. Thomas More Community Centre, 56 Margetson Crescent, 12-2pm, free. 0114 3279727.

Beginners painting and drawing, Gallery12a, 10-12pm, 1-3pm. telephone 01302 738377 or 07505057601, Email firthrosemary@hotmail.com.

Sheffield Ghost Tour, 7.30pm, outside Town Hall steps. Adult £5, oap/student £4, u13s £2.50. 0114 2203269. www.steelcityghosttours.co.uk.

Sheffield Science Fiction & Fantasy Group, Old Queens Head public house, 7.30pm. 0114 2203269.

Al-Anon Support, for relatives, friends of alcoholics, Hillsborough Baptist Church, Taplin Road. Dtls 02074030888 10-10pm.

Al-Anon Support, for relatives, friends of alcoholics, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Church Street, Gawber, Barnsley, 7.30pm. Dtls 020-7403-0888 10-10pm.

Flower arranging classes, with Sarah Whitaker at Bouquet Florist, 212 Crookes, Sheffield, 1-3pm. 0114 2663901

Majorette Troupe, invites new members, girls and boys age 7+, learn new skills in baton twirling, pompom latin dance, military freestyle dance and flag throw and twirl, no previous dance experience is required, Dore & Totley United Reformed Church Hall, Totley Brook Road, 5-6pm. Tel: Jackie Collins Stage School 2367564.

Lunch Club, buffet 12pm, with social activities to follow, Trades & Labour Club, Duke Street, tel. 2452179/2217476.

THEATRE

The Mersey Makers, Academy Theatre, Barnsley, 7.30pm, tkts £12, b/o 01226 744442. www.theacademytheatre.co.uk

DANCE

Street Dance, King Edward VII Lower School, S10 5RG, 6.15pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Street Dance, Chaucer Business and Enterprise College, S5 8NH, 3.30pm, ages 13-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Street Dance, Hackenthorpe Community Centre, S12 4JB, 5pm, ages 8-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Street Dance, Verdon Recreation Centre, S3 9QS, 6pm, all ages. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Street Dance, Steel Inn, S2 1QR, 6.30pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Street Dance, age 8-16yrs, Heeley Institute, 4-5pm, £1. Activity Sheffield, tel. 0114 2053724.

Jay Love School of Dance, children’s combination class, sequence, freestyle, line dancing and street, qualified IDTA teachers/CRB checked. St Paul’s Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, S5 9JJ, 4-5pm. Tel. 0114 2466412.

Harthill Modern Jive & Latin Dance Club, beginners or experienced dancers welcome, no partner required, Harthill Village Hall, 7.45pm. Info. tel. 01909 770114. derrekleigh@trunkles.wanadoo.co.uk

Street dance classes, ages 6-12, Rotherham Youth Dance Network, Henley Community Centre, Oates Close, S61 1TP, 5-6pm,, £2 per session. For more info. 07790 821181. info@rotherhamyouthdance.co.uk or www.rotherhamyouthdance.co.uk

New street dance classes, ages 12-16, Rotherham Youth Dance Network, Treeton Youth Centre, Front Street, S60 5QP, 7-8pm, £1 per session. For more info. 07790 821181. info@rotherhamyouthdance.co.uk or www.rotherhamyouthdance.co.uk

Dance To be Fit, St Thomas More Community Centre, 56 Margetson Cr., S5 9NB, 10-11am, £2. A variety of steps and styles to keep fit. Tel. 0114 3279727 for more info.

Adult Beginners Street Dance, Hype Dance, Earl Street, S1 4PY, 8.30-9.30pm, 0114 2706757.

Sequence dancing, Norton House Country Club, Norton Lane, 8.30pm, door. Dtls 2745433.

Easy sequence social tea dance, Wisewood Methodist Church, Ben Lane, 12.30-3pm. Dtls 2339584.

Sequence Dance, Stannington Community Centre, 7.30-10.30pm, tel. 2337290.

Sequence Dancing for all ages, Ebenezer Church, South Rd/Greenhow St, Walkley, 1-3pm, tel. 2341464.

Sequence dancing, live organist, Hillsborough Park Bowling Pavilion, 11-1.30pm, tel. 07921-520015.

Sequence Dances, 7.15-10.15pm, Learners Dances, 10-11.30am, Newton Hall, Cowley Lane, Chapeltown, tel. 2466588 or 07964 630211.

50/50 Social Dancing, to live music, Parklands Ballroom, Wheatley Hall Rd, Doncaster, 11.30-3pm, tel. 01302 884707. Prcds Donc Royal Inf Scan for life Appeal.

Line dancing, with Josie, Hillsborough Tabernacle Church, Procter Place, 12.30-3pm, beginners & intermediates. Dtls 2341135.

Blitz Modern Jive Dance Classes & Social, begs welcome, no partner required, at Parklands Sports & Social Club, Wheatley Hall Rd, Doncaster, 7.30-10.30pm, tel. 07808 067601.

Learn to Jive Dance, Treeton Community Centre, Pit Lane, Treeton, Rotherham. Beginners and experienced Jive Dancers welcome. Two lessons are included in the evening plus dancing in between. 7.45pm, £5 entry. For more information call Richard 0114 254 8218 or Jane 07855 690257.

Blitz Modern Jive, keep fit, Crookes Wmc, Crookes, 7.30-10.30pm, beginners welcome, Nick, 07828 669826.

Rock n Roll & Swing Dance Classes & Social Night, no partner required, beginners welcome, Woodseats Wmc, The Dale, (off Chesterfield Rd), 8-11pm, adm. £6/5, tel. 07905 162256.

HEALTH

Aerobics, Old Sharrow Junior School, S7 1DB, 2pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Jogging, Coronation Park, S35 0HS, 6pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Circuit Training, Wisewood SCSC, S6 4BH, 10am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Activities, Joseph Stone Centre, S20 5EB, 10am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Tinsley Community Centre, S9 1WZ, 10am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Aerobics, Verdon Recreation Centre, S3 9QS, 10.30am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Health Walks, Totley Library, S17 4DT, 10.30am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Wisewood Methodist Church, S6 4SB, 10.30am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Activities, Concord Sports Centre, S5 6AE, 12pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Walking, Gleadless Medical Centre, S14 1PQ, 12.30pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Aerobics, Millennium Hall Polish Club, S11 8PY, 12.30pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Circuit Training, Handsworth Methodist Church, S13 9BN, 1pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Salvation Army Woodhouse, S13 7JW, 1pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, St Aidan’s Church, S2 1UF, 1pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Shiregreen Community Centre, S5 0RN, 2pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Hub Club, Springs Leisure Centre, S2 2AL, 4.30pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Activities, Skye Edge Community Centre, S2 5FX, 5pm, ages 8-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Activities, Stubbin Community Centre, S5 6LY, 6.30pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Play, Highfield’s Adventure Playground, S7 1BJ, 3pm-8pm, ages 8-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Play, Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, S3 9DN, 3pm-8pm, ages 8-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Rehab 2 Reshape Pilates, Rossington Holmescarr Enterprise Centre 10am & 11am. St James Pool 4.45pm & 5.45pm. Suzanne Davies MFHT, tel. 07787158180.

Oughtibridge Jogging Group, Coronation Park, 6-7pm, free. No previous running experience needed, all abilities welcome, walkers welcome. Come and join our friendly group for a chance for a jog and a good chat on route.

Zumba with Katy, fun-filled,latin based rythm fitness class, Chaucer Business College, Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield 5. (next to new Asda), 7-8pm. Tel. 0772 5322386 or just come along. Bring trainers, comfy clothes, water and lots of energy. (If 1st college car park full, park in 2nd car park or behind Learning Zone opposite).

Sheffield Shamblers Health Walk, meet at Chapletown, 3 miles easy walk for beginners. Full details tel. 07977 690100. www.shamblers.org.uk or email organisers@shamblers.co.uk

Mum and Baby Yoga, get back in shape after your baby, 12pm, casses held in Hunters Bar. Limited spaces, 10 week course. Contact Nicola 07739490143/www.pregnantyogini@hotmail.com or visit us at www.pregnantyogini.com.

Ashtanga & Mysore style Yoga, get fit and find calmness for the mind. We cater for all levels from beginners to intermediate. We teach classes early morning mysore from 7am, at the Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club and most days of the week in Walkley, Sharrow and Hathersage. For details contact Nicola 07739490143/yogini@yoga-sheffeild.com or visit us at www.yoga-sheffield.com

Weight watchers, 9.30-11am, zumba, 6-7pm, martial arts, 6-8pm, Beighton Welfare Recreation Grounds, all welcome, function rooms available, tel. 01142699802.

Beginners Hatha Yoga/satyananda Yoga, classes involve postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation and tools for coping with anxiety, depression and stress. Ebenezer Hall, Greenhow St, Walkley, 6-7.30pm. Sheffield Satyananda Yoga School, 0114 2338340. www.sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

Yoga, relaxation and health, Beginners yoga and meditation, classes run through WEA (Workers Education Association), Heeley Institute, Hartley Street, Heeley, 10-12pm, concessionary fee for those on benefit. Call Hannah: 0114 2338340. www.sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

Intermediate Hatha Yoga/satyananda Yoga, classes include, asana, pranayama, yoga nidra and meditation. Ebenezer Hall, Greenhow St, Walkley, 7.45-9.15pm. Call Hannah 0114 2338340. www.sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

Zumba, 8-9pm, Slimming World, 5-6.30pm & 7-8.30pm, Kiveton Park and Wales Village Hall, Walesmoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, S26 5RF. Info 01909 770357. www.kpwvillagehall.org.uk

Beginners Iyengar Yoga Classes, Sheffield Yoga Centre, 270 Burgoyne Road, Walkley, Sheffield, S6 3QF, 8-9.15pm, places available on drop-in classes and for 5 and 10 week courses. Details tel. 0114 2346475. sheffieldyogacentre@tiscali.co.uk

Bootcamp Training, Endcliffe Park, Ecclesall Road, 9.30–10.15am, £4 per session. Tel. 07881803228. www.eccyroadbootcamp.com

Slimming World, St Saviour’s Church Hall, Mortomley Lane, High Green. 10am, 5pm or 7pm. Call Lindsay on 2845866.

Pilates, Hype Dance, 67 Earl Street, 6-7pm. Tel. 0114 2706757. info@hypedance.org.uk

Zumba Fitness. Victoria Hall, Chapel Walk, Sheffield, 11.30 - 12.20. Tel: 276 6747.

Satori Yoga Sheffield, fresh new Hatha Yoga class, Broomhill, 6.30pm. For more details call Jo Boltt on 07742410846. www.satoriyogasheffield.co.uk

Pam’s Keep Fit, for the not so young, The Victoria Hall, Chapel Walk, 10.30am, tel. 2585364.

Slimming World, Sheffield United Academy, Firshill Crescent entrance, Shirecliffe, 7pm, Tel. Christine, 2817860.

Slimming World, St. Michaels Church, Lowedges Rd. 10am. Wendy 0777309517.

Slimming World, Cross Sythes pub, Norton, 7pm. Jayne 01246415512.

Slimming World, The Bawtry Hall Christian Conference Centre, South Parade, 4-5.30pm. Tel. 01909483392.

Slimming World, St. Columba, Manchester Rd, Crosspool. 6pm. Tel. 2351865.

Slimming World Group, St Saviour’s Church Hall, Mortomley Lane, High Green, Sheffield at 10am, 5pm and 7pm. Tel. 2845866.

Weight Watchers, & launch of new ProPoints plan, Memorial Hall, Forbes Road, Hillsborough, 6.30pm, tel. 2346155.

Weight Watchers, The Sheaf Pub, Fraser Road, Millhouses, 10am. Contact Tracey 2346155.

Weight Watchers, The New Propoints Plan, Manor Social Club, 10am, St Marks Church, Broomhill 6.15pm. Contact Karen Oxley 07849344735.

Health Walks, Stocksbridge, meet various venues 10.30am, tel. 2830572. Totley, meet Totley Library, Baslow Road, 10.30am. Gleadless, meet Gleadless Medical Centre, Gleadless Road, 12.30pm. Ecclesfield, meet Mill Road Surgery 2pm. Richmond, meet in lobby at St Catherine’s church, Richmond Road 2pm.

SPORT

Football, Mount Pleasant Park, S7 1BG, 4pm, ages 0-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Handball, Mount Pleasant Park, S7 1BG, 4.45pm, ages 0-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Basketball, Mount Pleasant Park, S7 1BG, 5.30pm, ages 0-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Sports, Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, S36 1EG, 10am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Sports, Bawtry Road Cricket Ground, S9 1UA, 1.30pm, ages 16+. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Table Tennis, Hinde House Secondary School, S5 6AG, 3pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Football, Newfield School, S8 9JP, 4pm, ages 8-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Sports, Verdon Recreation Centre, S3 9QS, 4pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Boxing, Hinde House Secondary School, S5 6AG, 5pm, ages 13-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Dodgeball, Westfield Sports Centre, S20 1HQ, 5.30pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Netball, Meersbrook Park, S8 9FL, 6pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Football, Verdon Recreation Centre, S3 9QS, 6.30pm, ages 0-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Table Tennis, Handsworth Grange School and Community Sports Hall, S13 9HJ, 7pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Shaolin Kung Fu, The Fitness Club, Surrey St, 7.30-9pm, tel. 07960 531968.

Tao Kung, Longley 4G, 41 Southey Avenue, 6-7.30pm, £1. Tel. 0114 2332984.

Shito Ryu/Shukokai Karate, Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Penistone Road, 6-7.45pm. 8th Dan tuition with 48 years experience, no joining fees & just pay has you train, all welcome 6 years plus.

Tetsudo Martial Arts, more than just kicks and punches, practical self defence, build fitness and confidence. Explore our developed and noble art form. Beginners, St Marys, Walkley, 8pm start, 1st class free, £4 after. tel. Adam 07739352636 or email sheffieldtetsudo@gmail.com for full details.

Little Ninja’s Karate Classes, age 5-7yrs, The Burton Street Project, 57 Burton Street, fit4AllGym sports hall, 5-6pm, first lesson free. Please contact Debbie or Stan Knighton on 01142853303 or email debbie@sku.org.uk

K1 Kickboxing, MMA/Multi skilled self defence for all, Powers Martial Arts centre, 6am-10pm. 01142 336756/07831763688.

Wing Chun Kung Fu, Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Maltby, 7.45-9.15pm. Tel. 07584573521.

Boxercise, St Thomas More Community Centre, 56 Margetson Cr., S5 9NB. 6.30-7.30pm, £2. Tel. 0114 3279727 for more info.

Basketball trials, The Junior Sharks basketball club invites any boys Y6-Y8, All Saints Sports Centre (GOALS), Norfolk Park Road Sheffield S2 2RU, 5-6.30pm, £2.50. Further details stevepg51@yahoo.co.uk or www.juniorsharks.com

Wing Chun Kung-Fu class, Vestry Hall, 54, Cemetery Rd. (nr Waitrose), 7-9pm. Dtls 07958047651.

K1 kickboxing class, ages 4-12, Powers Martial Arts Centre, Stannington, Sheffield, 4.30-5.30pm. 07831763688.

WTF Taekwondo, 393 Club Langsett Road, 6.30-8pm. 6 Dan, 07768702348.

Kyo hoon Taekwondo, fight training, 5 years to adult, Trinity Fir Vale Methodist church, 6.30-8pm, £3.50. Contact Master Andy Fisher on 07773674001, runs on a shift pattern please call for details.

Circuit Training, stomach/abs class, St Peters Church, Lister Ave. Gleadless, 6.15pm, £4.50. Info. Philip 07709198392.

Wado Ryu Karate, & Self Defence, beginners classe, 5yrs+, Chapeltown Martial Arts Centre, 6-7pm. Tel. 07960 178575.

Thursday, February 23, 2011

GENERAL

Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society, Particle physics - Stuff a talk by Roy Gunson, Swinton Working Men’s Club, Station Street, Swinton, S64 8AU, 7.45pm, free for members, visitors welcome, admission £2. www.msas.org.uk

Healing, held at Sheffield GMB office, Norfolk Street, 6pm. Tel. 07533060974 for further info.

Sheffield Philatelic Society meetings, World War II Alied Material by Daphne McMillan at United Reform Church Norfolk Street, Sheffield. 7:15 start. New members welcome. For more information email secretary@sheffieldps.org.uk or visit www.sheffieldps.org.uk

Your Art, art group for beginners and experienced artists, Jesus Cenre, Broomspring Lane, Broomhall, S10 2FB, 1.30-3.30pm. Contact Liz tel. 07740774173.

Lunchtime Talk, Ruskin on Education, Millennium Gallery, Arundel gate, 1-1.45pm, free, no need to book.

Mosaic Class, The Old Junior School, South View Road, S7 1DB, 7-9pm. For more information or to book, tel. Lu 07854983197. creativeactionnetwork@googlemail.com

Improvers Spanish Course, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW, 5.30-7.30pm, six weeks, £70. For info. or to book tel. 07985 903655. email jayne_mambo@hotmail.com www.spanish-in-sheffield.co.uk

Follow the Birds Family Trail, Ilam Park, 11-4pm, 50p per trail. Collect a family trail from the shop or visitor centre and follow the birds to solve some clues along the way. To book a place call 01433 670368.

Display of paintings, Sheffield in the 60s by local artist Conrad Lorenz, in the Priory Lodge Hotel, Wostenholme Road, Nether Edge. (Acrylics , oils, large and small).

Exhibition, Display of work by Heeley Art Club, The Farm Kitchen, Heeley City Farm, 10-4pm, free. Showing work from members using a variety of different media. Contributers include Keith Oakes, Chris Houlton and Doreen Treweek.

Exhibition, Radhika Agarwala, Heartbeat Gallery, The Orchard Centre, 14-18 West Bar Green, S1 2DA, 11-6pm.

Exhibition, Radhika Agarwala, Heartbeat, The Orchard Centre, Westbar Green, S1 2DA, 11-6pm.

Exhibition, The Royal Photographic Society’s 154th International Print Exhibition, The Gallery, The Civic, Hanson Street, Bansley, free. Tel. 01226 327000.

Exhibition, Julie Newton - Persona Revisited, photographic work, The panaorama. The Civic, Hanson Street, Bansley, free. Tel. 01226 327000.

Exhibition, The Blk Art Group, Graves Gallery, 10-3pm, free.

Under the Sea, Learn to Crochet with Ruthie Ford, Millennium Gallery, Arudel Gate, 2-4pm, £60/£54, to book tel. 0114 2782655.

Exhibition, China: Journey to the East, Weston Park, 10-4pm, free entry.

Exhibition, The Family in British Art: 16th Century to Now, Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, 10-5pm, free entry.

Exhibition, Under the Sea, Millennium Gallery, Arundel gate, 10-5pm, free entry.

British Lung Foundation Breathe Easy Support Group meetings, St Catherines Church Hall, Richmond Rd, 2-4pm.

Coffee Morning & Book Swap, Hollinsend Parish Centre, 9-11am, all welcome.

Lunchtime Organ Concert, with Kevin Grunill or guest organist, St Andrew’s Church, High Street, Penistone, 1pm, £3. Tel. 07944 566972.

Sheffield ME Group weekly drop-in, The Mercure Hotel, Sheffield city centre, 2-4pm. More details, Alex, tel. 0114 230 3269.

Wales Art Group, Kiveton Park and Wales Village Hall, Walesmoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, S26 5RF, 7-9pm. Info 01909 770357. www.kpwvillagehall.org.uk

Jesus Centre, Broomhall. Your Art 1.30-3.30pm, Liz 07740774173.

Are you looking to improve your English language skills, or does your child need extra support to pass their English GCSE? Contact Amy on 07795323271 or email agallilee@gmail.com to get one-to-one English Language tuition from a GCSE English teacher to suit your individual needs. Located in Crookes area.

Noodle Performance Arts Ltd, introduction to performing arts, age 6-10, term-time 4-5.30pm. Details tel. Nikki 07984 461711. www.noodleperformancearts.com

Lip Reading classes, Stocksbridge Library, 9.30-11.30am and 12.15-2.15pm. Tel: 07717742483.

Training Restaurant, in the bar at Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Hillsborough, 12-1.30pm. Two courses plus coffee, £5. Pre-booking not always necessary - or call Angela on 0114 2332908. All proceeds go towards supporting people with disabilities.

Computer Drop In Workshop, Parson Cross Forum, St Thomas More Community Centre, Margetson Crescent, S5, 1.30-3.30pm, free. Tel. 0114 3279727 for more info.

Meditation Group, run by Christine Weymouth, Whitham Road Spiritualist Church, 7.30pm.

Art Class, Coterie Gallery, Adult, 10-12pm & 6.30-8.30pm, Computer Class for beginners, adult, 1-3pm & 3-5pm, free, Paces Campus. Info. 0114 2844444.

City of Sheffield Teachers’ Choir, welcome new members, St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane, 7-9pm.

Edwards Street Youth Group, Edwards Street, 4.30-6.30pm, age 13-16, free.

The Sheffield Healing Centre, Friends Quaker House, St James Row, Sheffield, 10-12pm. Dtls 0114 247 0482/287 9705

Painting & drawing, Gallery12a, 10-12am, 1-3pm, 3.30-5.30pm & 7-9pm. telephone 01302 738377 or 07505057601, Email firthrosemary@hotmail.com.

Knit & Knatter, (or crochet) St Mary’s Church Hall, South Rd, Walkley, 12.30-2.30pm, £2 inc refreshments. Dtls 07960-512206. Prcds church roof restoration.

Sheffield Ghost Tour, 7.30pm, outside Town Hall steps. Adult £5, oap/student £4, u13s £2.50. 0114 2203269. www.steelcityghosttours.co.uk

Life Drawing Class, Walkley Community Centre, 7A Fir Street, 1-3pm. All abilities welcome, first class free. Dtls 2678729.

Al-Anon Support, for relatives, friends of alcoholics, Cemetery Rd Baptist Church, Napier Street, 7.15pm. Dtls 020-7403-0888 10-10pm.

Sheffield 13 Brass Ensemble, rehearsals, Southern Light Community Church, Woodhouse. 7.30-9.30pm. New members welcome. Telephone 0114 269 2333.

Sewing Class, Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, Sheffield. 1-3pm, Dtls (0114) 272-9105.

Adult group singing lessons, build confidence, learn techniques, improve voice have fun with others like you and share the cost, 7- 8pm, Dore & Totley United Reformed Church Hall, tel: 2367564.

Knit and natter, all ages welcome, a weekly get together where we can share knitting tips and have a good old natter, 10-12, at the Beighton Lifestyle Centre Cafe, High St, Beighton, tel: 2132160.

DANCE

Street Dance, Brushes Community Centre, S5 6QE, 4pm, ages 8-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Street Dance, Scowerdon’s Community Centre, S12 4TL, 4.30pm, ages 13-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Street Dance, Stradbroke Community Centre, S13 8LT, 5.30pm, ages 8-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Street Dance, Scowerdon’s Community Centre, S12 4TL, 6pm, ages 8-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Sequence Dancing, Darnall & District Comm Assoc, The Centre, Darnall Road, 1-3pm, tel. 2396980.

Jay Love School of Dance, children’s combination class, sequence, freestyle, line dancing and street, 3.30-4.30pm. Children’s beginners class, 4.30-5.30pm, qualified IDTA teachers/CRB checked. St Paul’s Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, S5 9JJ. Tel. 0114 2466412.

Junior and Adult Break dance, Hype Dance, 67 Earl Street, 5.30-7.30pm. Tel. 0114 2706757. info@hypedance.org.uk

Beginners Ballroom & Latin Class, Grapevine Centre, Northcote Road, Heeley Green, 8pm, Tel: 0114 2398080.

DA Texas Stompers line dancing, Davy’s Sporting Club, Darnall, 8-11pm.

Line dancing, with tuition, Norton House Country Club, Norton Lane, 8.30pm, door. Dtls 2745433.

Beginners ballroom & Latin class, Nazarene Church, Northcote Rd, Heeley Green, 8pm. Dtls 2398080.

Line Dancing class, Albert Club, Christchurch Road, West Melton, 12-3pm. Further info. please phone 01709 589 132 or 07921 453 556.

Line dancing, with Josie, Scout HQ, Trippet Lane, 12.30-3pm, beginners & intermediates. Dtls 234-1135.

Line Dancing, with Sheffield Cityliners, Speedwell Rooms, Staveley, 1-3pm. www.cityliners@btinternet,com or 0800 0434531.

Line Dancing, with Sheffield Cityliners, Walkley Social Club, 7-11pm. www.cityliners@btinternet,com or 0800 0434531.

Line Dancing, old favourites & new, 1-3pm, Burlesque & cabaret dance for beginners, vaudeville, exotic cabaret style dance, 8-10pm. Chapeltown Community Centre, Burncross Rd, tel: 2885829/2883886.

Line Dancing, Parish Hall, Top Road, Barnby Dun, Donc, 7.30-9pm, tel: 01302 890153.

Line Dancing, St Aidans Church Hall, Adlard Rd, Wheatley Hills, Donc, 1-3pm, tel: 01302 349230.

Begs Line Dancing, improvers line dancing, 12.15-1.15pm, 1.30-3pm, Victoria Hall, Chapel Walk, tel: 2766747.

Western partner dancing, St Leonards & Jude Church Hall, Barnsley Rd, Scawsby, Donc, 8-10pm, tel: 01302 84931.

Salsa & Latin In-Line Dance, Parklands Social Club, Wheatley Hall Rd, Donc, 6.30pm, tel: 01302 843501.

Salsa-Jazz/Salsasize, Norton Free Primary School, 7.30-8.30pm, 07902122958.

Blitz Modern Jive, beginners welcome, Crookes Wmc, Crookes, 7.30-10.30pm, Nick: 07828 669 826.

Tap & Modern Jazz and Street Dance, Dancemasters School of Dance, St Margarets Chruch, Jenkin Rd, from 4pm, tel: Jayne 2491624/07732 986550.

Dancing, ballroom, popular sequence, rock & roll, singles & couples, The Lonsdale Hotel, Intake, Doncaster, 8-11pm. Dtls 01924 360449.

HEALTH

Aerobics, Firth Park Clinic, S5 6NU, 6.30pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Deepcar St John’s Church, S36 2QX, 10am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Circuit Training, Sam Jones Health Club, S20 7JJ, 11.30am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Beighton Welfare, S20 1EA, 10am, for adults, Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, The Michael Church, S8 7LD, 10am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Aerobics, Woodseats Methodist Church, S8 0GU, 10am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Aerobics, Firth Park Clinic, S5 6NU, 10,30am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Walking, Lowedges- Tenants Meeting Hall, S8 7HL, 10.30am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics, St Columba Church, S10 5PL, 11am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Gym, Tinsley Green, S9 1SG, 11am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Aerobics, ISRACC, S11 8FP, 11.15am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics, King’s Centre Christian Church, S11 9EH, 11.30am, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Shiregreen United Reformed Church, S5 0NX, 12pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, St Catherine’s Church, S13 8NA, 12.30pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Circuit Training, Handsworth Methodist Church, S13 9BN, 1pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Unit 3 Meadowhead Christian Fellowship, S8 8DX, 1pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Chairobics and Games, Woodhouse Library, S13 7JU, 2pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Hub Club, Hinde House Secondary School, S5 6AG, 4.30pm, ages 8-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Hub Club, Newfield School, S8 9JP, 5pm, ages 8-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Activities, St Swithan’s Church. S2 1JP, 5.30pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Jogging, Graves Park, S8 8QE, 6pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Step Aerobics, Verdon Recreation Centre, S3 9QS, 6.30pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Jogging, Millhouses Park, S7 2QQ, 7.30pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Play, Highfield’s Adventure Playground, S7 1BJ, 3pm-8pm, ages 8-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Play, Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, S3 9DN, 3pm-8pm, ages 8-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Slimming World, new 3pm group, St Peters Church, Reney Avenue, Bradway, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Alison tel. 07815 046569.

Rehab 2 Reshape Pilates, Town Fields Sports Club, Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, 6pm. Suzanne Davies MFHT, tel. 07787158180.

Slimming World, Hillsborough Tabernacle Church, Proctor Place, Sheffield 6, 10am, 12pm, 5pm & 7pm. Tel. Christine, 2817860.

Soup and Serenity, at Gyaltsabje Buddhist Centre, relaxing guided meditation followed by a bowl of soup in the World Peace Cafe, 12.30-1.30pm, suitable for everyone, £3.50 per class including soup.

Chairobics and Games, St John’s Church, Deepcar, 10-11.30am, £2. Come along and meet new friends, all abilities and ages welcome. Try something new exercising in a chair followed by a game of Boccia. Refreshments included. First session free.

Belly Fit through Belly Dance, Cantley Community Centre, Goodison Boulevard, Doncaster, 7.30-8.30pm. Fun, low impact exercise dance class, all ages from 16+. Pay as you go. Tel. 07909 223010. Contact siobhan.bellydancer@gmail.com

Millhouses Park Jogging Group, 7.30p-8.30pm, meet at the Café entrance, free, all abilities welcome.

Yoga & Meditation, early morning class, at Broomhill Methodist Church, 7.3-8.30am, £5 per class. Contact Sheffield Yoga School: tel. 0114 2338340 or email info@sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

Pregnancy Yoga Classes, in Walkley, experienced and qualified teacher. Contact Hannah at Sheffield Yoga School: tel. 0114 2338340 or email info@sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

Keep fit with Rita, 9.30-10.30am, all ages welcome, 50plus activity sheffield 10-12am, zumba, 7.15-8.15pm, Beighton Welfare Recreation Grounds, all ages all parties catered for, tel. 01142699802.

Yoga, relaxation and health, Beginners yoga and meditation, classes run through WEA (Workers Education Association), Heeley Institute, Hartley Street, Heeley, 10-12pm, concessionary fee for those on benefit. Call Chris 0114 2338340. www.sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

Intermediate Hatha Yoga/satyananda Yoga, classes include, asana, pranayama, yoga nidra and meditation. Ebenezer Hall, Greenhow St, Walkley, 6-7.30pm. Call Hannah 0114 2338340. www.sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

Pregnancy Yoga, exercise to tone, strengthen and energize, breathing techniques to use during labour, relaxation to nourish you and your baby, no experience necessary, suitable from 16 weeks onwards. Ebenezer Hall, Greenhow St, Walkley, 7.45-9.30pm, £6. Call Hannah 0114 2338340. www.sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

New Early Morning Yoga and Meditation class, Broomhill Methodist church, Fulwood Rd, Broomhill, 7.30-8.30am. Classes involve: posture work, breathing techniques and meditation practice, qualified and experienced instructor, beginners welcome. Contact Chris, tel. 0114 2338340. www.sheffieldyogaschool.co.uk

Tai Chi, Kiveton Park and Wales Village Hall, Walesmoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, S26 5RF, 11-12pm. Info 01909 770357. www.kpwvillagehall.org.uk

Beginners Iyengar Yoga Classes, Sheffield Yoga Centre, 270 Burgoyne Road, Walkley, Sheffield, S6 3QF, 6.10-7.25pm & 7.30-8.45pm, places available on drop-in classes and for 5 and 10 week courses. Details tel. 0114 2346475. sheffieldyogacentre@tiscali.co.uk

Zumba class, St Margarets Church, Jenkin Road, Sheffield, S9, 7-7.45pm. Any ability, any age. Please contact Jayne on 07732 986550 for further information.

Zumba Fitness Class, Worrall Memorial Hall,10-11am, £4. Tel. 07949 126312 or just turn up.

Zumba Fitness Class, Wharncliffe Side Community Centre, 7-8pm. All fitness levels. Tel. 07949 126312 or just turn up.

Health Walks, Firshill, meet outside Firshill School, Orphanage Rd, 10am. Frecheville, meet at Library, Smalldale Rd, 10am. Grenoside, meet in Community Centre C/P, Main St, 10am. Lowedges, meet at Gresley Road meeting rooms, 10.30am. Wisewood/Wadsley, meet at Wisewood School, Community Sports College, off Laird Rd, 10.30am. Hillsborough, meet at Hillsborough Arena, formally known as the old running Track, off Middlewood Rd, 10.30am. Manor Fields Park, meet York House, City Road, 12.30pm. Shiregreen, meet at F.E.F.A Resource House, 153 Foxglove Rd, 1pm. Parson Cross, meet at the pavilion, Parson Cross Park, off Buchanan Rd, 1pm. Whiteley Woods, meet outside Forge Dam café, Whiteley Lane/Brookhouse Hill, 2pm. Hackenthorpe, meet at the Christ Church junction Donetsk Way/Sheffield Rd, 2pm.

SPORT

Boxercise, Fir Vale Sports Centre, S4 8GB, 6.30pm, ages 8-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Football, Goals Soccer Centre, S2 2RJ, 11.30am, ages 16+. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Boccia, Gilbert Court Sheltered Accommodation, S2 5QQ, 2.30pm, for adults. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Basketball, Newfield School, S8 9JP, 4pm, ages 0-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Sports, Verdon Recreation Centre, S3 9QS, 4pm, ages 8+. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Sports, Tapton Secondary School, S10 5RG, 4.30pm, ages 0-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Sports, Westfield Sports Centre, S20 1HQ, 4.30pm, ages 8-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Sports, King Ecgbert Secondary School, S17 3QN, 5pm, ages 0-12. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Netball, High Storrs Secondary School, S11 7LH, 6pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Football, King Ecgberts Secondary School, S17 3QN, 6pm, ages 8-18. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Multi Sports, Phillimore Primary School, S9 5EF, 6.30pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Football, Broadfield MUGA, S8 0XQ, 7pm, ages 8-15. Activity Sheffield tel. 0114 2734266.

Tetsudo Martial Arts, more than just kicks and punches, practical self defence, build fitness and confidence. Explore our developed and noble art form. All levels, Woodseats Methodist, 8pm start, 1st class free, £4 after. tel. Adam 07739352636 or email sheffieldtetsudo@gmail.com for full details.

Martial Arts and Tai Chi, for beginners, discover the amazing fun of Lishi, Heeley Institute, Hartley St, near Heeley City Farm, 7-8pm. tel. 07740870848. Email Paul sheffield@lishi.org

Circuit class, all abilities, men and women welcome, The Old Sharrow School, South View Road, 6.15-7.15pm, £2 per session. Tel. 07715697310.

Martial Arts Classes, The Workstation, 6.30-9.30pm, weekly classes covering a range of disciplines.

Karate, Kiveton Park and Wales Village Hall, Walesmoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, S26 5RF, 6-7pm. Info 01909 770357. www.kpwvillagehall.org.uk

K1 Kickboxing, MMA/Multi skilled self defence for all, Powers Martial Arts centre, 6am-10pm. 01142 336756/07831763688.

Adult Sport Activities, (inc. table tennis, badminton, boccia, bowls). St Thomas More Community Centre, 56 Margetson Cr., S5 9NB 10-12pm, £2. Tel. 0114 3279727 for more info.

Hotshots School of Basketball, boys & girls 6–11, All Saints Sports Centre, 5–6.30pm, £2.50. (during term time).

Ladies Badminton Club, seek a few more players, non competitive, beginners welcome, Central Hillsborough, early evening, details tel. 0114 2397225.

Carpet Bowls for Beginners, Centre in the Park, Norfolk Heritage Park, 1.30-3.30pm. For more info. 286 0400. Free cuppa, please wear clean, non marking footwear.

Tetsudo Martial Arts, practical self defence, beginners welcome, Woodseats Methodist Church, S8 0GU, 8pm. Info. tel. 07739352636. www.sheffieldtetsudo.co.uk

Kyo Hoon Taekwondo, 5 years to adult, Trinity FirVale Methodist Church, Firth Park Road, 6.30-8.30pm, Child £3, dult £3.50. Contact Master Andy Fisher on 07773674001.

Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, 8-9pm. Combined Fighting Arts, phase 2, 7-8pm. 284 Shalesmoor, (entrance off Acorn st.). Tel. 0114 2397216, 07780650408.

Circuit Training, stomach/abs class, Jack and Jills, School Lane, Stannington, 7pm, £4.50. Info. Philip 07709198392.

Multi Sports, Back 2 Sport session for adults, Ecclesfield School Sports Centre, 7-7.45pm £1. Details call 273 4266 or visit www.sheffield.gov.uk/activitiesforadults

Shaolin Fists International Kung Fu, The Fitness Club, Surrey St, 7.30-9.30pm, tel: 07960 531968.

Beginners Kickboxing, Knox Boxing Gym, 77 Sidney Street, 8.30-9.30pm, 07775 914155

Black Dragon Kickboxing Club, beginners class 6-7pm, Graded, experienced students 7-8pm. Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall rd, Sheffield. Please phone to book your place 07831 601984.

Climbing Club, learn to climb or hone your climbing skills, all abilities catered for. The Foundry, 45, Mowbray St. 7-9, ages 11 - 17, £12, tel. 07818043915 or visit www.greatadventures.co.uk

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W/C Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Ramble After 50 for Sheffield Singles, walks every month. New walkers welcome. Dtls Moya 07999845638.

Peak Walking Group, regular Sunday walks in the White/Dark Peak areas, varying mileage of between 7-10 miles, including weekends away. Circular walks starting at 10am. Contact Ellie Prince on 01246 853155 or Margaret on 01302 351658, (www.peakwalkinggroup.co.uk).

Sheffield Red Rope. Socialist walking club. Fortnightly Sunday walks. Dtls (0114) 268-6409.

Rotherham Rambling Club, SUN. Worksop Golf Club, Pudding Hill Wood, South Lodge, Truman Lodge, Clumber Bridge. Meet: Clumber Park Hotel, (SK649747). Start 10am. 13miles/mod. Leader: Garry Cox. Tel: 01709 542382.

The Barnsley & Penistone Ramblers, SAT. Barnsley Boundary Walk. Meet Carlton CP (SE411105). 9am. 10miles/mod. Ldr: L Hartley. Tel: 01226 740045. SUN. Bradfield. Meet Birdwell CP (SE348003). 9am. 11 miles/mod. Ldr: G Rawson Tel: 01226 792331.

Dearne Valley Ramblers, SUN, A Ridgeway Stroll. Car Park behind the Bridge Inn, Ford, Ridgeway Moor. Postcode S12 3YD (SK402804). 10am. Choose from 3.4 or 4.4 miles, or walk the whole 7.8 miles. Ldr Brenda Collins, 01709582222/07956000694.

The Wednesday Rambling Group for Retired Males, WED 29 FEB. 9.41am Tram to Middlewood from Cathedral. Start Middlewood finish Malin Bridge. Ldr Noel Clarke. Details 0114 2403510.

Clarion Ramblers, Sun Longshaw Working Party.

Halcyon Ramblers, Sun 0945am start SK233810 Hathersage Station approach road, Hog Hall, Eyam Moor, Bretton, Cockey Farm, Offerton Hall return by river 9m. tel. 01433 651679. Wed 0945am start SK216875 Cutthroat Bridge layby, ramble in area 5m. tel. 01433 651679. www.halcyonrambling.co.uk

Good Companions, Sun 0850am No272 bus to Fox House, Stanage Edge, Green’s House, Hathersage, Fox House, 10m. Ldr Anne Mazur will meet bus at Fox House.

Sheffield Co-op Ramblers, Sun 0850am No272 bus to Bamford turnaround, circ/9m/stren. Ldr Len Jacklin.

Ramblers Association Sheffield Group, Sun 900am no273 bus to Ladybower Inn SK204865 start 9.25 Derwent Edge, Dukes Road, Bradfield 10m/lin/mod. No dogs. Ldrs Margaret Armitage & Ruth Ashford. Tues 9.14am tran to Edale SK123853 start 9.45 Hollins Cross, Lose Hill, Townhead, Hope, Navio, Bamford 7m/lin/mod. Ldr Christine Hewitt. Wed 9.40am noX17 bus to Stone Edge SK342671 start 1040 Holymoorside, Linacre Reservoirs, Millthorpe, Totley 11m/lin/mod/ No dogs. Ldr Philip Cooke. www.sheffieldramblers.org.uk

Sheffield CHA, Thurs Interchange X17 bus 9.40 to Chesterfield Cavendish Street (1018) round walk via Crooked Spire, Tapton Golf Couse, Brimmington Common, Ringwood Park, Chesterfield Canal 9-10m. Ldr John Harker. Sat Castle Square Supertram blue route 1000 to Malin Bridge (1020) linear walk via Rivelin Valley & Rocks, Wyming Brook finish Lodge Moor 8m. Ldr Margaret Nicholls. Plus Section Sat Sheffield Station 9.14 Manchester train to Hathersage (9.32) Leam, Stoke Ford, Wolf’s Pitt, Offerton, Hathersage 10m. Ldr Alyson Braddick. www.sheffield-cha.org.uk

HF Sheffield Group, contact point tel. 0114 2586789. Sat(A) 9.30am Dore Station, Rowsley, Edensor circ/8-9m. Ldr Sue. Wed 9.53am Doncaster train, Conisborough, Cusworth 6-8m. Ldr Celia.

Net-Walk, Fresh Air Friday starts 9am, free. About 4 miles up the Porter Valley and back from Endcliffe Park, returning to the park café for a optional drink on completion. All welcome. Meet at the café 9am, rain, snow or shine with suitable clothing, footwear and business cards. To book or for more details tel. 07985 038265. email: faye@keepyourfork.co.uk www.keepyourfork.co.uk/net_walking

Sheffield Shamblers, Sun Wentworth Castle, meet at 2pm at the CP near Wigfield Farm, 7m. Route: Dove Valley Trail, through Broom Royd Wood, Worsborough Reservoir and return. Full details tel. 07977 690100. www.shamblers.org.uk or email organisers@shamblers.co.uk Every Wednesday, Health Walk, meet at Chapletown, 3m easy walk for beginners.

Sheffield Wanderers Walking Group, Sun Langold/Hodsock Priory. Langold Country Walk, circular route of 8m along public footpaths, bridleways and some roads passing through woodlands and open countryside, passing through Langold Country Park, the 16th century Wallingwells and end up at Hodsock Priory, to view the Hodsock snowdrops. Meet at Hodsock Priory CP, Blyth, Nr Worksop, S81 0TY at 10.00 for 10.15 start. No public transport to get to the start of this walk. For more details of Hodsock Priory go to www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops. Thur, Woolley Woods (daytime), 6m walk from Meadowhall along the disused railway line to Ecclesfield and on through Concord Park and Woolley Woods to return to the start. Almost flat for the entire route. Meet at the Meadowhall Interchange CP off Barrow Rd at 10.45 for 11.0 start. New walkers always welcome but booking is essential tel. 0114 2331174. e-mail sheffieldwanderers@yahoo.co.uk

A FORMER gay bar which has been closed for about two years could reopen.

The former Fuel nightspot, Eyre Street, would be open daily from 10am until 6.30am, featuring entertainment, including drag acts, podium dancers and a monthly strip show, according to plans submitted to Sheffield Council.

The application will be discussed by the council’s licensing board on Thursday.

No objections have been received to the proposals from O’Brien Leisure, Omnia One, Queen Street, Sheffield.

The plans also involve a kitchen inside the premises to sell food.

The applicant has offered to fit a CCTV system, refuse to serve anyone who is too drunk, have door staff working from 9pm and ask revellers for proof of age if they appear to be aged under 21.

THEY’VE flipped a fair few pancakes in their time...

So it should have been easy peasy lemon squeezy for residents at Hawkhills Care Home in Stannington when staff arranged a pancake tossing contest to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.

Frying pans at the ready, lemon juice to hand, Barbara Wagstaffe, Arthur Hunter and Jean Wragg - combined age 250 - went into battle to see who could flip their pancake the highest... and catch it again.

It proved to be a hysterical task.

Barbara, aged 90, who moved to Hawkhills from the village of Storrs a year ago, laughed: “My pancake was on the carpet more often than it was in the pan! We had such a good time, I couldn’t stop laughing!

“It was good clean fun - it really made my day and it’s been something to remember. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Arthur, 78, a father-of-four from Shiregreen, said the women proved more proficient at flipping their pancakes than he did.

“I was half and half,” he laughed. “I’m better at eating them than flipping them. I have syrup on mine, but anything will do - I’m not proud.”

Winner was Jean, 82, from Stannington - who, with two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, was well-practised at flipping the perfect pancake.

“My daughters loved them,” she said. “And my husband John used to like his with a bit of treacle. But I always have mine with a drop of gravy in the middle.”

Ann Cullen, manager of Hawkhills which has 40 residents aged 75 to 102, said the competitors had enjoyed a ‘fantastic time’.

“It was such good fun - they couldn’t do it half the time for laughing that much,” she said.

“One or two pancakes did land on the floor but, considering, the residents didn’t drop them as often as you might think - I reckon they’ve done it before a few times.”

n A HOTEL manager was having a flipping great time today - tossing pancakes for Whirlow Hall Farm.

Jon Broadhurst, manager of the Jurys Inn on Eyre Street in Sheffield, was putting his skills to the test in the hotel foyer, seeing how many times he could toss a sizzling freshly-made pancake in one minute.

He is being sponsored by staff and guests - and the hotel is also selling fresh pancakes in reception from 5pm to 6.30pm today, donating £1 from every one sold.