Hobbies in Sheffield
Across Sheffield there are so many things you can be involved in. Everything from Dance to Pottery to Singing. Here’s a selection of contacts to help you get started!
ART CLASSES
Heart to Art
Community art and social group. Occasional activities throughout the year e.g. outdoor painting and exhibitions.
Venue: Davy Sporting Club, 630 Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield, S9 4ER
Meet: Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30am (term-time only)
Contact: Mrs J Froggatt
Tel: 0114 244 3808
The Sheffield Society for the Encouragement of Art (SSEA)
Arranges lectures (both public and private), exhibitions, visits and publications on fine and decorative arts and crafts. Organises soirées, lunches and dinners. Also holds discussion groups.
Venue: Contact for details
Meet: Contact for details
Contact: Mr H R Oldfield, 43 Newfield Crescent, Sheffield, S17 3DE
Tel: 0114 236 0941
Mobile: 0776 487 9206
Abbeydale Art Group
Amateur art society that meets once a month.
Venue: Millhouses Methodist Church, Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, S7 2HA
Meet: One Saturday a month, contact for details
Contact: Michael Skelton
Tel: 0114 255 3982
DANCE LESSONS & PUBLIC DANCE SESSIONS
Cutlers Hall Tea Dances
Ballroom dancing
Venue: Cutlers Hall, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HG
Meet: Contact for details
Contact: Simone Singleton
Tel: 0114 276 8149
Email: simone.singleton@sodexho-uk.com
Sheffield City Liners
Line dancing, no partner needed. Separate beginner sessions. Award test held annually.
Venue: Walkley Working Mens Club, Providence Road, Sheffield, S6 5BH
Meet: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 – 11pm
Contact: Glenys Dawson
Tel: 0114 275 0446
Mobile: 0783 678 0159
Email: cityliners@btinternet.com
Web: http://www.cityliners.co.uk
Ceroc
A fusion of jive and salsa which is easy to learn, sociable and fun. Can be danced to any style of music.
Venue: Davy Sporting Club, 630 Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield, S9 4ER
Meet: Tuesdays 7:45pm (beginners), 9pm (intermediate), till 10:45pm (free dance)
Contact: Jeff Kremer, Ceroc House, 5 Fox Covert, Nottingham, NG4 2DD
Tel: 0115 844 0278
Mobile: 0781 492 5469
Email: info@ceroc.uk.com
Web: http://www.ceroc.uk.com
LANGUAGE CLASSES & CONVERSATION GROUPS
French Club of Sheffield
New members welcome. Talks, wine tasting and conversation.
Venue: Novotel, 50 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP
Meet: Monthly
Contact: Pierre Galmes, 22 Whybourne Grove, Rotherham, S60 2LQ
Tel: 01709 377 138
Mobile: 07808 877 431
Email: speakfrench1@aol.com
Web: http://www.fcos.site.voila.fr
German Conversation Group
German conversation club for intermediate to advanced. Must have GCSE or equivalent level of German as a minimum. Native German speaker leads the sessions.
Venue: The Sheffield College, Norton Centre, Sheffield, S8 8BR
Meet: Tuesdays 7 – 8:30pm (term-time only)
Contact: Maureen Rose
Tel: 0114 230 5671
Spanish Group/Grupo Castellano
A conversation group for families with at least one parent who is a Spanish speaker. Meets to share a meal and provide craft activities for children. Spanish speakers should be confident with 3 or 4 years experience in the language.
Venue: St Mark’s Church Hall, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield, S10 2SE
Meet: Fridays 4:30 – 6:30pm (term-time only)
Contact: Ines
Tel: 0114 266 7797
Email: grupocastellano@yahoo.com
RUNNING & ATHLETICS CLUBS
City of Sheffield Athletics Club
Road running track, field and race walking for adults and children aged 8 years and over. Sheffield Race Walking Club is now part of this organisation.
Venue: Don Valley Stadium, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
Meet: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm
Contact: Peter Swift
Tel: 0114 236 2713
Email: j.kallehauge@sheffield.ac.uk
Web: http://www.sheffieldathletics.co.uk
Hallamshire Harriers
Wide range of free coaching available from beginner to competition at national level. All aspects of athletics for all ages but specialises in running.
Venue: Woodbourn Road, Sheffield, S9 3LQ
Meet: Tuesdays 6 – 8pm
Contact: George Wragg
Tel: 0114 221 8829
Email: george98@blueyonder.co.uk
Web: http://www.hallamshireharriers.co.uk
Steel City Striders
Sheffield based running club providing training sessions for various standards, plus a range of social activities.
Venue: Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre, Bochum Parkway, Sheffield, S8 8JR
Meet: Wednesdays 7pm
Venue: Sheffield Works Department Sports Ground, Heeley Bank Road, Sheffield, S2 3GZ
Meet: Mondays 7:30pm
Venue: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S5 6AE
Meet: Thursdays 7pm
Contact: Roger Stephenson
Tel: 0114 274 5421
Email: steelcitystriders@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.shu.ac.uk/striders
VARIOUS SPORTS
Abbeydale School Badminton Club
Social and friendly badminton club caters for all abilities.
Venue: Abbeydale Grange School, Hastings Road, Sheffield, S7 2GU
Meet: Thursdays 7 – 9pm
Contact: Nicola Sloane
Tel: 01246 291 218
Mobile: 07887 985 008
Email: nicola.sloane@sheffield.gov.uk
Basketball Development Centre
Participates in competitive basketball tournaments and practice play. Committed to developing the talents and sporting skills of young people.
Venue: Fir Vale Sports Centre, Fir Vale School, Sheffield, S4 8GB
Meet: Saturdays 9:30 – 11am
Contact: Lee Gostolo
Tel: 0114 240 2308
Email: info.request@interserve-education.com
Web: http://www.interserveplc.co.uk
Hope City AFC
Men’s football team. All abilities welcome.
Contact: Nick Tait, 41 Stirling Way, Sheffield, S2 1DT
Tel: 0114 264 4609
Citylink Netball Club
Ladies, it is time to get active! This netball club is designed for women and girls aged 16 years and over. With weekly matches, make sure you leave space in your trophy cabinet!
Venue:English Institute of Sport
Coleridge Road
Sheffield
S9 5GG
Contact Name: Mandy Pinning
Tel: 0114 233 2424
Email: m.pinning@irwinmitchell.com
British Parachute School
Ever wanted to throw yourself out of plane? Sign up to this fantastic hobby, take a deep breath and let yourself go!
Venue:Langar Airfield
Langar
NG13 9HY
Contact Name: Mr D T Hickling
Tel: 01949 860 012
Email: info@bpslangar.co.uk
Web: www.bpslangar.co.uk
Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks Amateur Rugby League Football Club
Amateur Rugby League Football club. At present there are 2 open age (senior) male teams, one open age (senior) female team, one under 10-16 female team and 5 junior male teams. Coaching facilities are available for people of all ages and at all levels.
Venue: Hillsborough Sports Arena, Middlewood Road, Sheffield. S6 4HA
Meet: Please contact for times and days
Contact: Ian Anniss
Tel: 0114 255 0535 / 07753 904 650
Email: i.anniss@sheffield.gov.uk
CRAFT GROUPS
Lacemakers
A group set up for the learning of Bobbin Lace, to try to keep the art from dying out. Open to all ages. Tutor present but work at own pace. Members pay a small subscription.
Venue: Low Edges Community Wing, c/o Low Edges Primary School, Sheffield, S8 7LA
Meet: Tuesdays 1 – 3pm (30 weeks a year)
Contact: Colleen Rawlins
Tel: 0114 269 0286
Hallamshire and District Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
Arranges lectures, workshops, general craft help for members. Holds an annual Open Day in June
Venue: Batemoor and Jordanthorpe Community Hall, Dyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR
Meet: 2nd Saturday in the month 10:30am – 3:30pm
Contact: Karen Graham, 18 Crabtree Lane, Sheffield, S5 7AY
Tel: 0114 242 5966
Email: hgwsd@yahoo.co.uk
Wednesday Knitting Group
The group knits blankets and jumpers for needy children overseas.
Venue: Broomhill Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield, S10 5BR
Meet: Wednesdays 10:30am – 12 noon
Contact: Alice Haworth
Tel: 0114 273 4276
AMATEUR DRAMATICS
Merlin Players
Amateur dramatic group for adults and young people aged 16 years and over. Performs 2 plays per year, in June/July and December (Christmas play). Welcomes new members, including anyone with an interest in working backstage e.g. lighting, scenery and costume.
Venue: The Merlin Theatre, 2 Meadow Bank Road, Sheffield, S11 9AH
Meet: Contact for details
Contact: Robert Chamberlain, Freeman College, 27 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 3JA
Tel: 0114 213 0148
Email: admin@merlintheatre.freeserve.co.uk
Apex Players
Friendly drama group. People with no experience are particularly welcome. Enthusiasm more important than experience. Performances at the Library Theatre in May and October.
Venue: Gardeners Rest, Neepsend Lane, Sheffield, S3 8AW
Meet: Tuesdays 8pm
Contact: Steve Doyle
Tel: 0114 269 3329
Mobile: 0771 466 0628
Email: steve.doyle@lsc.gov.uk
Web: http://www.apexplayers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
ABC Productions
Amateur dramatic society. Performs pantomimes. Profits raised by performances go towards the Children’s Hospital.
Venue: Sheffield University Rehearsal Rooms, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2DT
Meet: Monday and Wednesday evenings
Contact: Paul Wilson
Tel: 01246 432 950
Web: http://www.abcproductions.org.uk
CHOIRS
Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir
National champions and leading male voice choir in the country.
Venue: Village Hall, Bolsterstone, Sheffield, S36 3ZB
Meet: Mondays and occasional Thursdays 7:15 – 9:30pm
Contact: Alan Hobson, Castle Armstrong, New Mill Bank, Sheffield, S36 3ZG
Tel: 0114 288 3643
Email: bolsterstone.mvc@btinternet.com
Web: http://www.bolsterstonemvc.co.uk
Sing Live
Organises singing training, culminating in performances in large renowned venues. Sings a variety of music including songs from Broadway, the movies and musicals. All abilities welcome.
Venue: St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QZ
Meet: Contact for details
Contact: 01609 780 315
Email: admin@singliveuk.com
Web: http://www.singliveuk.com
Sheffield Bach Society
Choral society for singers with some sight reading ability.
Venue: Cemetery Road Baptist Church, 11 Napier Street, Sheffield, S11 8HA
Meet: Mondays 7:30 – 9:30pm
Contact: Mrs J A Cowling, 2 College Street, Sheffield, S10 2PH
Tel: 0114 268 3812
Email: secretary@sheffieldbachchoir.org.uk
Web: http://www.sheffieldbachchoir.org.uk
RAMBLING
Peak Walking Group
Walks arranged mainly in the White and Dark Peak areas of Derbyshire, occasionally in other areas on most Sundays during the year. Midweek evening walks during the Summer months.
Contact: Margaret Timms
Tel: 01302 351 658
Web: http://www.freewebs.com/peakwalkinggroup
Sheffield Walking Group
Walking group for people in their 20s and 30s. Walks every Sunday and some Saturday and evening walks. Also organises weekends away to areas such as the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Yorkshire Dales. Varied and active social programme.
Web: http://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk
Holiday Fellowship (Sheffield Group)
Organises walks on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Holds a Christmas Party and arranges weekly rambles and coach outings.
Contact: Carmen Blakeley
Tel: 0114 236 1045
WRITING GROUPS
Sheffield Writers Group
For published and unpublished writers. All welcome. Holds an annual party in December.
Venue: Room X, Voluntary Action Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 4GE
Meet: Alternate Mondays 6 – 8pm
Contact: Mrs V Salim
Tel: 0114 281 0609
E-Sheaf Writers Group
Open writers group for students and non-students.
Venue: English Studies, Montgomery House, Sheffield, S10 2BP
Meet: Contact for details
Contact: John Turner
Tel: 0114 225 2265
Email: j.turner@shu.ac.uk
Hurlfield Writers
Writers’ workshop with reading of prose and poetry written by members, constructively criticised with a view to being published.
Venue: Myrtle Springs School Campus, East Bank Road, Sheffield, S2 2AL
Meet: Wednesdays 7 – 9pm (term-time only)
Contact: Graham Woolhouse
Tel: 0114 265 9497
The Write Direction Group
A creative writers' group that encourages all forms of writing and has an agreement with Sheffield Live Radio that suitable radio plays or poetry will be broadcast on the radio (no payment will be made to the writer as Sheffield Live is a community radio station). Free to join.
Venue: The Drum, 6 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2QQ
Meet: Tue 7-9pm
Contact: Sangita Bosudev
Tel: 0114 281 4082
Email: artists@sheffieldlive.org.uk
SINGING LESSONS
Paul Newman
Basic voice use – suits beginners
Contact: 0770 774 3618
Cost: £20 per hour
Hilary J Osborn
Teaches classical technique to support all styles of singing – classical musical theatre and popular music vocals. Hilary currently works for the Sheffield Music Service and formerly was the lead vocal teacher for Kirklees Music School.
Contact: 0793 954 1442
Cost: £20 per hour
Peter Taylor
Classically trained professional baritone who is experienced in teaching all styles of singing.
Contact: 0794 742 2670
BOARD GAMES
Psalter Scrabble Club
Join others in playing a competitive game of Scabble.
Venue: Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield, S11 8YL
Meet: Thursdays 7 – 10pm
Contact: Mrs M Gillott, 4 Ashland Road, Sheffield, S7 1RJ
Tel: 0114 255 4072
Sheffield Bridge Club
A bridge club which also provides tuition to beginners. Bar facilities and snacks available.
Venue: 6 Thornsett Road, Sheffield, S7 1NA
Meet: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1:30 – 5pm; Tuesday to Saturday 6:30 – 11pm
Contact: Ann Wall
Tel: 0114 255 0844
Darnall and Handsworth Chess Club
All players, any level welcome.
Venue: Darnall Liberal Club, Irving Street, Sheffield, S9 5HP
Meet: Matches take place on Wednesday evenings, home matches on Wednesdays between October and April
Contact: Bob Lindsay, 8 Broadlands Close, Sheffield, S20 6SY
Tel: 0114 247 7988
Mobile: 07855 522 898
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READING GROUPS
Frecheville Library Reading Group
This monthly reading group will get you stuck in book, meet new friends, and have a good old natter.
Venue:Frecheville Library
Smalldale Road
Sheffield
S12 4YD
Contact Name: Ros Witten
Tel: 0114 203 7805
Meet: 10:30 - 11:30am one Friday every month
Central Lending Library Reading Groups
Three groups that meet monthly to encourage reading and discuss books.
Venue: Central Lending Library, Sheffield, S1 1XZ
Meet: 1st Wed in month 2 - 3.15pm, 3rd Wed in month 6 – 7.15pm, 4th Wed in month 6 – 7.15pm
Contact: Kathryn Walze / Lesley Gunter / Joanne Parkes Tel: 0114 273 4726/0114 273 4727