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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 2010 ~

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

Saturday 13th March
2pm
Wives & Relicts - Learn about some of the women residents of the Cemetery*
Saturday 20th March
10.30am
Rock around the Cemetery - Discover the various geological features of the Cemetery
with Peter Kennett*
Sunday 4th April
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery*
Sunday 11th April
9.30pm
Lantern Parade - The parade leaves Mount Pleasant Park at 8pm to arrive at the Cemetery at 9.30pm for a musical tour around the new paths*
Sunday 2nd May
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery
*
Saturday 15th May
10am
Morning Song - RSPB led walk to see and hear the Cemetery’s bird life
(meet near the Anglican Chapel, Cemetery Road)
Saturday 22nd May
2pm
Sudden Death - Tragic, gruesome, even comic! Hear the stories ofresidents who suffered an untimely demise*
Sunday 6th June
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery*
Friday 11th June
12.30pm
Desk to Death - Step out of your office for a 45 minute guided walk*
Sunday 4th July
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery*

Saturday 10th &
Sunday 11th July
1 to 4pm

Victorian Murder Mystery
There has been a death!
Can you help the detective find the killer?
Additional events for the day to be announced*
Sunday 1st August
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery*
Thursday 26th August
1 to 4pm
Summer Surprise
Arts and crafts for young children and families.
In conjunction with Sharrow Sure Start
Sunday 5th September
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery*
Sunday 12th Sept
12 to 4pm
Heritage Open Day - Part of the national Heritage Open Days weekend with tours of the vaults and more!*
Sunday 3rd October
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery*
Sunday 10th October
12.30pm
Mushrooms and Toadstools - Expert led fungal foray amongst the gravestones*
Sunday 31st October
3.30 to 5.30pm
Freaky Fun for Halloween - Join in with making Halloween lanterns, wands and masks at the Gatehouse.
A fun event for children and families*
Sunday 7th November
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery*
Sunday 14th Nov
10.30am
Killed in action - Remembrance Sunday Tour
to include a 2 minute silence*
Sunday 5th December
2pm
Historical Tour - An introduction to the history
and residents of the Cemetery*
Sunday 19th Dec
1 to 3pm
Christmas wreath making
With kid’s crafts and free refreshments*

*meet at the General Cemetery Gatehouse, at the end of Cemetery Avenue off Ecclesall Road, S11

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