August news

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Roundup

In July we had a talk by Steve, who conducts our guided walks around Sheffield. He told us of the life and times of Mary Queen of Scots who was incarcerated in Sheffield Castle, Manor Lodge and various other places around the Derbyshire area. This was in preparation for our next guided tour of Manor Lodge & Norfolk Heritage Trail.

August - no meeting

See what's coming up in Monthly Meetings 2024

Craft Corner

We have had two requests for help. Lou is a member who works at Jessops and from time to time makes requests on behalf of the hospital. We have been asked to knit blankets of minimum size 50cm X 50cm. If you or someone you know could help please contact Jan or Carolyn. Jan has our donated yarn, so if you need suitable yarn please let Jan know. Another request is from High Storrs School for knitted or crocheted poppies needed by October for a display in November.

For future dates see The Events Calendar on the homepage

Book Group

July’s book was The Defence by Steve Cavanagh. We thought that the story line was too far-fetched. James Bond and Die Hard came to mind and we came to the conclusion it would have been better as a film. It scored 6/10. His other books are honestly better.

Next books

August - A three dog problem by SJ Bennett

September - Sleepyhead by Mark Billinham

October - Frenchman's Creek by Daphne DuMaurier

November - The Thread by Victoria Hislop

December - The murder game by Tom Hindle

For future books and dates see Upcoming Books

Outing

July’s outing was very local, a tour of Bishops House at Norton Lees, a lovely example of a small country house the oldest part of which has been accurately dated to 1554. Our tour guide was able to tell us a lot about the history of the house, the Blythe family that owned and farmed the land from 1377 to c1735 and its history until the present day. The house is a volunteer-run museum which is open at weekends.

Future Outings

Saturday 3rd August 2pm. Henleigh Hall Summer Fair followed by Picnic in the Park at 3pm. Henleigh Hall Care home at Abbeydale has a summer fair starting at 2pm that we can go and have a look round. We will be having a book stall there to raise money for our charity. Please come along and pick up a book to add to your bookshelf.

At 3pm we will be having a picnic in Millhouses Park (after Henleigh Hall),meeting near the car park at the Beauchief end of the park. Please bring along some food, 1 small savoury dish and 1 small sweet dish to share. Friends and family are welcome. We will do a weather check on the day!

Saturday 17th August 11.30am - Norfolk Park Heritage Walk. This is a short 3.5 mile walk with Steve to learn about this area and the Manor Castle. The walk will finish in time for those booked on afternoon tea at The Rhubarb Shed.

Saturday 17th August 2pm - Afternoon Tea at The Rhubarb Shed Café. We have booked the upstairs room for our fabulous afternoon tea.

Sunday 25th August - Rescheduled Laycocks day - we will have a stall selling the usual cakes, scones, preserves and tombola. Bakers please arrange to bring your cakes either on the day or contact a member of the committee to arrange delivery prior to the event.

Thursday 29th August 6pm - Rescheduled visit to the Prisoner of War Camp. This is a short walk and visit to the site of the prisoner of war camp in Sheffield. Steve will be our guide for the evening. The cost is £5 per person which goes to Weston Park Hospital. Please rebook this outing if you can come

There are still spaces on the Norfolk Park Heritage Walk and the visit to the prisoner of war camp.

For future outings see Upcoming Outings, book online or at the Outings Desk

Coffee Morning

July’s meet was on Monday 8 July at The Summer House Abbeydale Rd South where we were able to sit outside and enjoy a chat over coffee and scones.

August’s meet up will be 24th August POSTPONED until Monday 2nd September - Sarah’s Kitchen 10am - booking is required so please contact Jan if you wish to come.

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Charity

Thank you ladies for the food bank collection at our July Meeting. This was delivered to Grace Food Bank, Jackie the Manager was very appreciative. Our next collection will be at our September meeting. Things needed regularly: Tinned Food (tinned meat, fish, vegetables, soups and puddings), Pasta, Jars of Pasta Sauce, Instant mashed potato, Rice, Breakfast Cereal , UHT Milk, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Biscuits, Snacks.

Summer Fair Fundraising

Sunday 14 July Woodseats Festival where we had our usual stall selling cakes, scones, preserves and tombola. Thankfully the weather was mostly fine and there was a good turnout of people visiting the festival. Although it was a long day it was lots of fun and very profitable raising £558. 25 for Grace Food Bank.

Laycocks day 20 July unfortunately this event was cancelled at the last moment and has been rescheduled for Sunday 25 August. If anyone can bake for this event please let us know.

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