duckweed Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Norton Lees Lane, Sheffield, S8 9BE Open: Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 4pm Admission to the house is FREE ■ Sunday June 3rd 1-2pm Sax Max Some great sounds from this popular saxophone group you may have seen at Nether Edge Market. Now we are pleased to welcome them to Bishops’ House. FREE ■ Sunday June 10 1pm - 3pm The Star RETRO Day Ever fancied tracking down your old school friends or sharing your favourite photo with the rest of Sheffi eld? Now is your chance as The Star’s nostalgia section Retro will be holding its fi rst ever open day at Bishops’ House and you’re invited. Pop in for a chat with Retro editor Nancy Fielder and bring along old photos so they can be printed in Retro. Share your stories, and take a trip down memory lane. ance ■ Saturday June 16th Tabla Workshop 1-3pm An opportunity to have hands on experience and tuition of tabla drumming, the most popular percussion instrument in the Indian sub-continent. The workshops will be led by John Ball, World Musician in Residence at the University of Sheffi eld with twenty years of teaching and performing experience on tabla. Several tabla drums will be provided for the workshop. This event is FREE but places are limited and must be booked in advance. Please email enquiries@bishopshouse.org.uk. At the end of the session at 3pm there will be a performance by John, which will be open to the public ■ Sunday June 24th 10am - 3.30pm Edwardian Picnic A family Event with a whole host of events. Step back to 1908, the year of the last UK Olympics, to join us in a day of kite fl ying, grass sledging, Punch andJudy Why not come in Edwardian costume. Bring a picnic!!FREE ‘ To join the Friends of Bishops House and our events, visit our website .uk ■ Sunday June 17 1-3pm Tigers on Hawley Street The Sheffi eld Jungle stood on Hawley Street through the winters of 1910/11 and 1912/13. It was a spectacular show of wild animals and bizarre entertainments. The Sheffi eld Jungle Project has looked at this event and traced the context and changes through to present day. Come alomg and listen to Ian Trowell of Sheffi eld’s National Fairground Archive talk about the Jungle, and the new childrens’ story book about it. The book tells the story of a grandparent recalling the Jungle to his doubting grandson. It is a story about memory, believability and story-telling itself. FREE Saturday July 7th 11.30 - 3pm Butterchurning Have a go at making butter the traditional way, with a churn and some elbow grease! Join staff from Museums Sheffi eld for a guided tour of the House at 11.30am before the activities begin. Suitable for 5 years +. Adult carers to accompany. FREE ■ Saturday July 14th 11.30 - 3pm Butterchurning Another chance to take part in the event above, same time etc. ■ Saturday July 21st. 7.30pm Poetry Music & Wine: The Word Train For this latest of Poetry, Music and Wine sessions we are joined by the local writers group, The Word Train. For more details, please see our website at www.bishopshouse.org.uk As always there will be music (details tbc) and free wine/refreshments. Tickets £6 at the door.Friends of Bishops House and our events, visit our website 07701 email: enquiries@bishopshouse.org.uk ■ Sunday July 15th 2.45 - 3.30pm Bells at Bishops’ The handbell ringers from Holy Trinity Church join us to play a selection of music to fill the house with uplifting sound. FREE ■ Saturday July 28th 1-3pm The Gamebirds We welcome back The Gamebirds. This popular group sing unaccompanied and also incorporate some instrumental harmonies. Gamebirds are: Heather Ashton - violin, Judith Reading - accordion and hand bells, Carol Schofi eld and Karen Stock. FREE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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