NEWS AND EVENTS

Handsworth Parish Centre Jubilee Garden Open Day

Sunday the 4th of March, 11.30am to 2pm

Drop in any time to see the site and displays of the plans for the gardens. Meet the team including members of Heeley City Farm who are helping run the project too and give us your ideas. Armed with our first grant, this community growing project is now getting ready to spring into life. The team want the whole community to get involved from the budding junior novices to the well seasoned growers. Help them to make the project blossom into a chance for Handsworth folk to grow fruit and veg and flowers together, making the site an educational resource focusing on horticulture, environment outdoor crafts and healthy eating. Free tea and coffee and seed crafts for the under tens on the day

Handsworth Forum Public Meeting

Mon 12th March, 7-8.30pm, Handsworth Parish Centre

We hold regular public meetings on the second monday of every month to report to you what we have been doing and to listen to your concerns for the local area. In addition to the regular attendance of your local councillors and police officers, we also invite guest speakers to present information which will be of benefit/interest to you. On Monday March 12th we have the following guest speakers:

Doncaster Prison Service - An interesting presentation on the workings of Doncaster Prison, along with an eye witness account of the recent riots.

Sheffield Park Rangers - an overview of the Sheffield service, their activities and how they are helping to open up access to our green spaces.

Handsworth Bell Ringers - hear a performance from this group and find out more about how to get invovled.

The meetings run from 7pm-8.30pm, and are conducted in a friendly atmosphere. We welcome you to come along whether it’s to listen or to voice opinions. 

Coffee & Cake Fundraiser

Wed 14th Mar 10am-12noon, Handsworth Methodist Church

Amy's House volunteers have organised an event to help raise funds for Amy’s House. With your £3 ticket you get treated to a slice of home made cake and a hot drink. Craft and Card products will also be available for sale. Tickets can be bought by calling 2692210. More information on Amy’s House can be found at www.amyshouse.org.uk

Handsworth Health Event

Sat 14th April, 10am-1pm, Handsworth Methodist Church

Free event with free treatments & tasters, with fun for the kids and live performances.

Come along and get a free massage or a facial. Get your blood pressure/diabetes checked. Enjoy a free 'Veg Patch' fruit salad. Bring the kids who can have fun playing games & quizzes, or making brooches, tasting fruit or just getting a free face paint. Be entertained with our live performances from Belly Dancers, Fan Tai Chi, Handsworth Singers, Zumba and a live pianist.

The event features organisations including: The Body Shop, Lloyds Pharmacy, Clark & Partners, Handsworth Medical Centre, Alzheimer's Society, Julie Edge Reflexology, Pyjama Drama, Helen Castle Massage Therapist, Virgin Vie, Zest, Sew in the City, South East Assembly, Sheffield Carers, Age UK, Boys Brigade and many others. 

Pie & Peas Dance

Fri 20th April, 7-11pm, Handsworth Parish Centre,

Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing night hosted by Jim Gebbie. Tickets £5.00 including food. Available Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm or Monday and Thursday evenings 6pm to 8pm from the Parish Centre office 0114 2692537 for details.

Car Boot & Table Top Sale

Sat 21st April, 8am to 12.30pm, Handsworth Parish Centre

The Parish Centre are organising another Car Boot Sale. Pitch bookings in advance only. £5.00 car pitch, £4.00 indoor table top. To book a pitch call in person at the Parish Centre office Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm or Monday and Thursday evenings 6pm to 8pm. Call 0114 2692537 for details but no telephone reservations.