Sheffield Manor Lodge What s On Spring / Summer 2017 Re-enactment Children s Crafts Easter Egg Hunt Flowers and bees Dog Show Open Studios Evening Lectures Discover Sheffield s Best Kept Secret www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org
Open Weekends 18th 19th March Saturday and Sunday: We ve dusted out the Turret House, been practicing our tours and woken up Bess of Hardwick to make sure 2017 kicks off perfectly. 15th 16th 16th April Saturday: How many eggs can you find in the farm yard on our Easter Egg Hunt? Ranger Activity: Meet the animals Sunday: Tours and costume characters that bring history to life. 17th 18th June 20th 21st May Saturday: Dress up as a Tudor at our May Ball with have-a-go Tudor dancing. Ranger Activity: make a bird feeder Sunday: Join the Green Man for tales of the awakening spring, procession and crafts. Saturday: Discover archaeology tricks and techniques on our family Dig Day. Ranger Activity: Butterfly Hunt Sunday: Archery Day. Have-a-go archery and meet our medieval archer. 0114 276 2828 visit@greenestate.org
Open Weekends 15th 16th July Saturday: Find inspiration in art and nature, get creative and take part in the Big Draw! Ranger Activity: Butterfly Trail Saturday and Sunday: Join in with bee and butterfly wildflower meadow trails and crafts 19th 20th August Saturday: It s Summer Picnic time! (supported by Great Places) Ranger Activity: Jam making with soft fruit Sunday: Crafts Through the Ages: Get hands on with traditional and historic crafts. 16th 17th September Saturday: Help the farm team bring in the hay with working horse and traditional tools. Ranger Activity: Bulb planting Sunday: Bringing in the Hay - live music with a family-friendly festival vibe craft ale bar. Please note: our Ranger activity times vary. Please check the events section of our website for more information. www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org
Manor Oaks Farm Meet the Animals Pet and groom the Manor Oaks Farm animals. Every open weekend Saturday Saturday of school holidays 10:30am & 11:30am 1 per child Donkey Rides Join us for a ride on one of our donkeys, Lilly and Rosie. Every open weekend Saturday Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in school holidays 1pm 2:15pm 2 per child Meet the Animals Accessible Sessions Friday 21st April Friday 2nd June 10:30am 12noon 10:30am 12noon Spaces are limited so please contact us to book 0114 276 2828 visit@greenestate.org
School Holiday Activities 3 per crafter 10:30am 2:30pm drop in Discovery Centre 21st 24th February 11th 14th April 18th 21st April 30th May 2nd June 25th 28th July 1st 4th August 8th 11th August 15th 18th August 22nd 25th August 29th August - 1st Sept Carnival Week Easter Week Spring Week Environment Week Flower Week History Week Woodland Week Friendship Week Nature Week Clay Week Mardi Gras masks, headwear and decorated maracas Yarn bunnies, pompom Easter cards and a chocolate treat box Pompom lamb, salt dough flowers and plant pot bunny Recycled bird mask, piggy bank and mini turtles Floral soap, pressed flower decoration and flower sun mobile Green man, herb mixture tincture and a rune bag Wooden slice decorations, woodland creatures and a stuffed fox Glass glitter globe, love bugs and beaded hearts Paper mache birdhouse, cereal bird feeder and woven butterflies Clay hand print, letter pots and tissue paper decorations Our Ranger will be doing activities across the site in school holidays. Please check the events page of our website for details and times. www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org
April Easter on the Farm Saturday 15th April 10:30am 3pm drop in Manor Oaks Farm Join in with our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Search for lost eggs scattered throughout the farm yard, solve the riddles inside and get a chocolate egg prize. You will also find: bouncy castle* donkey rides* meet the animals Artist Studios Open Days plant sale Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May face painting Saturday 7th May and Sunday 8th May Egg Hunt: 3 per child Other activities charged separately The artists will be opening up their studios for you to see them hard at work. There will be bespoke and *weather craft items dependent for sale. 11am 4pm drop in Free 0114 276 2828 visit@greenestate.org
April and May Artist Studio Open Days Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May 11am 5pm Artist Studios As part of Sheffield s annual Open Up event the artists at Manor Oaks Studios open their doors for you to get the inside story of their art and craft. Find out about the tools and techniques of traditional hand processes with demonstrations and in-conversation with the artists. See pieces being made. Buy something beautiful, unique and hand-crafted. May Masquerade Saturday 20th May Saturday 20th May Join us for a special evening opening afternoon tea, a craft ale bar, Cry Havoc! theatre group and Masquerade music and dancing at the Turret House. Dress up for the occasion and put on your dancing shoes! Bring the young ones but please note there is a kids curfew at 9pm. 4pm: Afternoon Tea*, Craft Ale Bar opens*, Entertainment 6pm: Masquerade music and dancing at the Turret House 8.30pm: 'Tall Unlikely Tales at Manor Lodge' with Cry Havoc! theatre group 9pm: Masquerade at the Turret House (adults), torchlight tours with Cry Havoc! 11pm: Safe journey home! 5 per adult; 4 Friends of Sheffield Manor Lodge; 3 with Season Ticket; Accompanied children free. No need to book, just join us on the night! *charged separately www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org
June History Through the Ages Re-enactment Saturday 3rd June 11am 4pm Napoleonic Wars WW2 Home Front Medieval Knights Territorials (WW1) Tudors Musicians 5 per adult, 2.50 per child on day 4 per adult, 2 per child advance Family Ticket: 12.50 on the day Family Ticket: 10 advance Advance tickets: www.billetto.co.uk Search Sheffield Manor Lodge Crafts Living Camps Weapons Firing Face painting Bouncy Castle Demonstrations 0114 276 2828 visit@greenestate.org
The First Monday Lecture Our first Monday Night Lecture series offers a season of inspiring talks by reputable and passionate speakers to stir your interest in often hidden aspects of local and international history. 6th Feb 6th March 3rd April 8th May 5th June 3rd July 4th Sept The story of Robert Mosley at Portland Works. With Anna de Lange. Randini - The local lad who gave Houdini his most iconic escape trick. With Ann Beedham Sheffield Salesman to the World. How Sheffield sold itself around the globe. With Mike Spick The Street Names of Central Sheffield. With David Templeman Myths and Legends of Sheffield s Tunnels. With David Clarke Hearts of Oak - the Oak in History, Legend & Natural History. With Patrick Harding The killing of Federico Garcia Lorca in the Spanish Civil War in 1936. With Rob Hindle 7.00 9.00pm The Discovery Centre 6 per person / 5 Friends of Sheffield Manor Lodge Space is limited please book your place in advance by contacting us. www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org
July A Week of Flowers and Bees 10th - 16th July Meadows tours At the height of our garden season we open up the whole site with a meadows trail and special events for a celebration of all things bees and flowers. Check our website for specific details Meet the bees Pollinator tours Well dressing Bee & Butterfly trails Twilight Concert in the Ruins Wednesday 12th July 7pm - 9pm The Silver Spectrum band return for a very special concert performing a wide range of music including classical, film, swing, jazz and contemporary pieces. Free, donations welcome, no need to book, just join us on the night! 0114 276 2828 visit@greenestate.org
Sunday 10th September Rain Rescue Dog Show Heritage Open Day Fun dog show all welcome Free entry to the Tudor Ruins Dog agility Free Tours Dog photo booth Costume Characters Doggy accessories and much more! Dogs on leads welcome! The Rhubarb Shed Café The Rhubarb Shed is open for all our events and serves traditional food made with high quality ingredients. Plus there s always a scrumptious selection of cakes for an indulgent afternoon tea. www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org
Volunteer with us All our events are possible due to the amazing work of our volunteers. We have a hardworking and fun loving team who are dedicated to making sure our visitors have a fantastic time. If you would like to become part of our team then please contact us. No matter your experience, whether you want to dress up or work behind the scenes we d love for you to join us. Coming Up Winter 2017 October Half Term Holiday Crafts: Tuesday 24th Friday 27th October Halloween Party (book in advance): Saturday 28th October Manor Oaks Open Studios: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November It s a 1940s Christmas: Sunday 19th November Christmas at the Turret House (book in advance): Monday 4th December Santa s Workshop: Saturday 9th December To keep up to date with events you can visit us at: Facebook.com/ManorLodge sheffieldmanorlodge.org @SheffManorLodge @sheffieldmanorlodge Or join our mailing list by emailing: visit@greenestate.org Web: sheffieldmanorlodge.org Email: visit@greenestate.org Facebook.com/ManorLodge Telephone: 0114 276 2828