Friday June 19th 7.30 Kaktus Leach presents a short talk about the history of walled gardens which will be followed by a visit to the Meersbrook Hall garden to look at maps and other evidence of its use over the last 200 years.

Wednesday 6th May at 7.30 pm Sally Rodgers, community heritage Archaeologist at Heeley city farm will be giving a talk about the project at Tinsley Manor. Exploring Tinsley Manor is a three years Lottery Funded Project. It was initiated by Tinsley Primary School who had been researching the history of their school site and found […]

Sunday 3rd May 11am-4pm Spinning and weaving demonstration at Bishops House Museum by the Hallamshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Also activities in the Walled Garden 1pm-3pm See the dye plant garden Herb teas, breads, and cakes for saleHerb plants for sale (and other plants) www.meersbrookpark.org.uk

Wednesday 25th March 7.30pm Ron Clayton, a well known name in the local history field in Sheffield, has kindly stepped in at short notice to give his talk on Sheffield’s Lost Heritage  Ron has chosen a few outstanding examples from the wealth of architectural heritage that Sheffield has lost to neglect, ‘progress’and profit.  Taking in […]

Sunday 12th April 1-4pm Ever wanted to learn the Japanese art of Origami (paper-folding)? Now’s your chance! Local expert and origami professional Nick Robinson (50+ books on the subject) and other experienced folders will be present to show you how easy it really is. No experience needed and paper will be provided. If you have […]

Monday May 18th 2015 7.30 Pauline Bell will give a talk on ‘James Dixon and Sons, Victorian, Sheffield silversmiths’. James Dixon and Sons began in 1806 and by the end of the century had grown from a handful of workmen to a firm employing hundreds of men and women. They produced and exported their goods […]

Saturday February 14th 2015 1 – 3pm This is a free, fun event, for all the family. Suitable for 5 years and upwards. All children to be supervised by an adult.