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Conservation Volunteers

We welcome new volunteers to help us carry out practical conservation work in the cemetery. Come and join us every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm and on the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 3.30pm. We supply tools, gloves and training along with plenty of free hot drinks and biscuits to keep you going. We cover all reasonable travelling expenses.

~ Special Events for 2009 ~

Sheffield Pride 2008

Regular tours around the cemetery are on the first Sunday of every month starting at 2pm.
All tours are free of charge with the meeting point at The Gatehouse
at the end of Cemetery Avenue, off Ecclesall Road.

Date

Time

Event

Sunday 5th July

2 pm

Sudden Death!
How some of our residents met an untimely end

Saturday 11th &
Sunday 12th July

11am & 2pm

Promenade Theatre Event
2 performances each day

Sunday 2nd August

2pm

An introduction to the history and residents of the General Cemetery

Sunday 6th September

2pm

An introduction to the history and residents of the General Cemetery

Sunday 13th September

12 - 4pm

Heritage Open Day
As part of the national Heritage Open Days Weekend Free tours of the Gatehouse vaults

Sunday 4th October

2pm

An introduction to the history and residents of the General Cemetery

Sunday 12th October

12.30pm

Mushrooms and Toadstools
An exploration among the gravestones

Saturday 31st October

3.30 to 5.30pm

Freaky Fun for Halloween
Join in with making Halloween lanterns, wands and masks. An event for children and families!

Sunday 1st November

2pm

An introduction to the history and residents of the General Cemetery

Sunday 8th November

10.30am

Killed in action
An Armistice Day tour of the General Cemetery
To include 2 minutes silence

Sunday 6th December

2pm

An introduction to the history and residents of the General Cemetery

Sunday 13th December

1 to 4pm

Christmas Wreath Making
With mince pies and mulled wine to warm you up!