Fantastic Fun at Sheffield Fayre 2010

Sheffield Fayre takes place from 10.30am – 5.30pm, on the 29th & 30th August 2010 in Norfolk Heritage Park and entry is free! :)

The various attractions include favourites such as the Sheffield Horticultural Show and the largest "Through the Ages" Living History show in the North of England.

The History Camp ranges from Roman times to the Second World War, encompassing live battles and displays in costume with over 600 re-enactors.

The Horticultural Show brings out Sheffield's green-fingered experts, embracing competitions for amateurs and serious enthusiasts, with classes for families and children. A schedule of classes including crafts, culinary and junior classes is available on request from Centre in the Park.

This year Sheffield Fayre plays host to some very special side show illusions from the National Fairground Archive, based at Sheffield University, celebrating 200 years of P.T. Barnum. Barnum (1810-1891) was a showman, circus proprietor and universally acknowledged impresario whose influence continues today was the pioneer of the modern entertainment industry.

From Tom Thumb to the Greatest Show on Earth, his feats and exploits earned him international acclaim and everlasting fame, he was one of the world's greatest entertainers, to you and me, he could be the equivalent of Simon Cowell, but better. These sideshows will be an opportunity to see snippets of the weird and wonderful in Sheffield, not for the faint hearted….. please don't be scared.

If you visit the Town Hall after the 16th August look out for a special visitor in the foyer, promoting Sheffield Fayre, a specially commissioned piece of artwork by Sheffield artist Anthony Bennett. This 10 foot sculpture took over four months to create and depicts P.T. Barnum as half man, half insect, titled 'Humbug - What is it?' (See photo).

Other attractions at Sheffield Fayre include children's fair rides, a beach, Punch and Judy, a community tent, Ranger activities, a craft tent and market, charity duck race, entertainment for all of the family, food and refreshment stalls and lots more.

For more details or for a Horticultural Schedule email: centreinthepark@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 286 0400.

Thank You :cool:

Anyone know what the arrangement are for car parking for this event as I intend to bring a group of people from out of town to this.

From the odd bits of information I have there might not be parking available in the park this year :huh:

I can't believe I can find bog all info on this online, and I've not seen any posters for it either

There are better advertised village school fares :rant:

I'd have expected to find a minimum of a pdf poster online for starters

How the heck they expect the antiques roadshow thing to work with no advertising I don't know :rolleyes:

Here you go Strix http://www.eventsheffield.co.uk/event/11792/sheffield-fayre

But still no info about parking, I've even phoned them up and they don't know :loopy:

Does anybody know if there's a beer tent? Essential info for enticing some of my friends to attend!

I agree the publicity for this is poor - I live 2 minutes walk from the park gates and if it wasn't for being mentioned on here I'd be none the wiser.

There was a beer tent last year but they sold out pretty quickly!!! Not that I needed a pint .... but hubby did ;o))

Hi

In answer to your questions...

- yes there will be a beer tent which shouldn't run out of beer! :cool:

- there is no on site car parking for events now, as we had our football pitches redeveloped. However this is not a permit parking area, so visitors can park on the surrounding roads no problem. Please park with consideration for our neighbours. :D

- For a programme of what is happening at the weekend please email: centreinthepark@sheffield.gov.uk and we can email you a programme of information and poster for the event with directions. ;)

For further detailed information on the reenactment please visit the following website: www.eventplan.co.uk and look under "events 2010". :)

p.s. don't know what the antiques roadshow thing is about??


Thanks. :)

...For further detailed information on the reenactment please visit the following website: www.eventploan.co.uk and look under "events 2010"...
This will work better:

website: www.eventplan.co.uk and look under "events 2010"

Hi



- there is no on site car parking for events now, as we had our football pitches redeveloped. However this is not a permit parking area, so visitors can park on the surrounding roads no problem. Please park with consideration for our neighbours. :D



There are trams and buses that can get you too the park - parking is tight round the area.
I know because I live round there.

Hi Guys.

If you are off to The Sheffield Fayre, please drop into The Uni Arms on Aug 28th and support some great local acts all raising money for Oxfam.

Oxjam has been organised by volunteers and will run from 1 til 5. It's only £3 on the door and will be a great afternoon.

Don't forget to bring the sunshine and support Oxjam!

Here you go Strix http://www.eventsheffield.co.uk/event/11792/sheffield-fayre

But still no info about parking, I've even phoned them up and they don't know :loopy:Thanks :) but I have seen that page. There's no mention of whether the dog show is running or not for starters, and no parking info

Previous years have been fantastic, but it's all run as though it's some big secret that they don't want people to attend :huh:

For further detailed information on the reenactment please visit the following website: www.eventplan.co.uk and look under "events 2010". :)

p.s. don't know what the antiques roadshow thing is about??


Thanks. :)
direct link: http://www.eventplan.co.uk/2010_events.htm (though that still has next to no info on what's going on)

sorry, I can't remember which site mentioned the antiques thing

Will the army be bringing their toys along again too? the rolling climbing wall is ace :D

The Regather bar at Sheffield Fayre will have two real ales on tap from The Brew Company.

Slaker Pale Ale and Best Bitter both served through beer engines to quench your thirst.

I'll be there for 2 meet the brewer sessions on bank holiday Monday at 2pm & 4pm so if you fancy a pint and the chance to ask me any questions come along. I'll be doing a short talk explaining the brewing process and the ingredients and what goes into my beers.

If you're from the forum please introduce yourself so i know who you are.

Hopefully see you there.

There are trams and buses that can get you too the park - parking is tight round the area.
I know because I live round there.

I'm part of the living history lot and we were told that the trams aren't running because of maintenance.

Hi

There are no issues with Supertram this weekend - it will be running as normal.

There is no dog show this year.

The Army are attending.

We can send a programme to anyone who emails us: centreinthepark@sheffield.gov.uk

Thanks.

Hi

There are no issues with Supertram this weekend - it will be running as normal.

There is no dog show this year.

The Army are attending.

We can send a programme to anyone who emails us: centreinthepark@sheffield.gov.uk

Thanks.

Wouldn't it just have been easier to put a programme on line? Then everyone could have seen it, and it would have saved you postage costs.

Whats the best route by public transport from the north of Sheffield please?

Wouldn't it just have been easier to put a programme on line? Then everyone could have seen it, and it would have saved you postage costs.

Whats the best route by public transport from the north of Sheffield please?

Hi i see you are in hillsbrough ,so the tram will take you straight there. You will need the halfway one.

Hi i see you are in hillsbrough ,so the tram will take you straight there. You will need the halfway one.

Cheers, I thought that would be the case - but which stop is nearest to access Norfolk Park?

The stop for castle college maybe best,i think.

Nearest tram stop is arbourthorne road tram stop, head down hill from there.

All set for a great couple of days. :)

oh poopydooop! We've got friends come up especially for this, but one of them is disabled - we hadn't factored in not being able to park :(

Can you take an electric mobility scooter on a tram?

i cant believe that the only decent show sheffield can do right and there is no parking this year :rant: Typical sheffield get something right and mess it up wonder how many people wont bother going now and yes they may be trams but they are only good if you they run near near you:rant:

is it still on despite the rain? hope so.

Just to let everyone know we do have disabled parking in the Guildford Avenue Car park, for blue badge holders, and we do have mobility scooters available for hire (free of charge) from Centre in the Park. (0114 2860400)

Its looking great despite the weather. :)

what is this fayre about? I was passing in the area yesterday infact and me and my mom were looking at the sign curiously ..maybe I don't get out enough lol.

worth taking a look anyone?

very enjoyable. FAR better then any of the other fayres/ extravaganza's this year.

very enjoyable. FAR better then any of the other fayres/ extravaganza's this year.

here here really enjoyed it and kids loved it .....hope the man who fell from the horse is ok looked very serious ................

here here really enjoyed it and kids loved it .....hope the man who fell from the horse is ok looked very serious ................

me too, thought it was part of the show at first but must`ve been pretty bad. lets hope he`s ok.
on a brighter note tho, we had a fab time. the re-enactments were fantastic just the right amount of fair/stalls and stuff to look at.:D

Hi

In answer to your questions...

- yes there will be a beer tent which shouldn't run out of beer! :cool:

- there is no on site car parking for events now, as we had our football pitches redeveloped. However this is not a permit parking area, so visitors can park on the surrounding roads no problem. Please park with consideration for our neighbours. :D


There's about 10/15 spaces nearby the rest are spaces for residents of the area.

As someone who lives nearby I take issue with you advising people park on the surrounding roads as it's been a nightmare today with people blocking the roads/paths and generally parking where they like.

If you can't sort out parking for an event of this size then you shouldn't hold the event in the first place.

There's about 10/15 spaces nearby the rest are spaces for residents of the area.

As someone who lives nearby I take issue with you advising people park on the surrounding roads as it's been a nightmare today with people blocking the roads/paths and generally parking where they like.

If you can't sort out parking for an event of this size then you shouldn't hold the event in the first place.

i parked on Granville road and there was plenty of room all day.

There's about 10/15 spaces nearby the rest are spaces for residents of the area.

As someone who lives nearby I take issue with you advising people park on the surrounding roads as it's been a nightmare today with people blocking the roads/paths and generally parking where they like.

If you can't sort out parking for an event of this size then you shouldn't hold the event in the first place.

i parked on my mates drive who lives off granville rd so i was ok there were a hell of a lot of cars parked all over tho ...as i went in there was a car park chaging 2.50 for the day only aboute 5 cars in it tho. behind the old captive queen

i parked on my mates drive who lives off granville rd so i was ok there were a hell of a lot of cars parked all over tho ...as i went in there was a car park chaging 2.50 for the day only aboute 5 cars in it tho. behind the old captive queen

thats where we parked, was chocka on the side rds.

thats where we parked, was chocka on the side rds.

i would have deffo parked there if my mate hadnt lived down there ..2.50 sucure parking bargin ..tho most poeple didnt want to pay

some pictures can be found in this thread:
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=630618

K.

what is this fayre about? I was passing in the area yesterday infact and me and my mom were looking at the sign curiously ..maybe I don't get out enough lol.

worth taking a look anyone?

Get yourself down there.

Considering that it is free, it is one of the best events of the year.

The re-enactments are getting more polished and the shows from the Fairground Archives are worth a visit alone:

The Flea Circus
Cleo - The Girl in a Fishbowl
Yvette - The Headless Woman
The International Monsters
The Insect Circus Museum

.... Fantastic!

We saw the guy flying from the horse ... and thought "Bloody 'ell. They're getting good at this!"
But they all moved into emergency mode very quickly and very professionally.

The steward that I spoke to later said that he had landed badly on some of his 'equipment' or 'weaponry'.

it was a very good day out, especially for free. we saw the horse incident, the announcer said the guy was ok, glad to hear that. the horse in question was acting up just a minute or two before that incident, it looked very frisky. did everyone see the big tree that came down in the wind? it was diseased apparently, glad no-one was hurt there! if you didn't go today go tomorrow, it's really worth it!

I might even go back today for a couple of hours, weather looks wonderful better gt me picnic stuff out!:)

We go every year and it's usually a good way to spend a few hours.
Going today. Hope the weather holds out.:D

Just to let everyone know we do have disabled parking in the Guildford Avenue Car park, for blue badge holders, and we do have mobility scooters available for hire (free of charge) from Centre in the Park. (0114 2860400)

Its looking great despite the weather. :)

oooh now you tell us lol. We took her by tram in the end.

I also thought the poor chap who fell from his horse was part of the show. I do hope he's ok - one of the participants told us that he'd fallen on his sword :(

There's about 10/15 spaces nearby the rest are spaces for residents of the area.

As someone who lives nearby I take issue with you advising people park on the surrounding roads as it's been a nightmare today with people blocking the roads/paths and generally parking where they like.

If you can't sort out parking for an event of this size then you shouldn't hold the event in the first place.

Although I agree that the council should provide adequate parking for any event they are holding, I think you'll find that anyone paying road tax has the right to park anywhere it is allowed, wether you live there or not.

I'm sure if the council are aware they haven't provided any parking, they will have plenty of traffic wardens out fining those parking illegally - they might be idiots in alot of respects, but not where hitting the drivers wallet is concerned.

They have to fund their christmas parties somehow.

Although I agree that the council should provide adequate parking for any event they are holding, I think you'll find that anyone paying road tax has the right to park anywhere it is allowed, wether you live there or not.

I'm sure if the council are aware they haven't provided any parking, they will have plenty of traffic wardens out fining those parking illegally - they might be idiots in alot of respects, but not where hitting the drivers wallet is concerned.

They have to fund their christmas parties somehow.

Which is why I'm talking about people parking on double yellows/private parking spaces/ grass verges and pavements

Just got back from Sheffield Fayre in Norfolk Heritage Park and have to say it was a great day out - and free admission too! I'd recommend it to everyone to go next year.

Thankyou to all concerned.

Only Criticism for next year is that parking needs sorting out, and Publicity needs improving, so more people know about it.

we live locally and go every year a great day out for the whole family.xx

we went aswell and thought it was really good, unfortunatly couldnt stay long as our dog dont like loud bangs and i forgot all about the war reinactments with there rather loud gun shots:o so had to leave cause dog was stressing, but will definatly go again next year minus the dog and enjoy everything

love it thank you sheffield

i've heard that next year the fayre is going to be moved,i've been going every year except this cause my partner broke her neck so couldn't go but i've heard its going to weston park and theres going to be a entrance fee so i don't no how true it is so could anybody tell me who knows if this is true thanks mick

I've merged a couple of threads about the Fayre. The Forum Photography Group have a thread running with some nice pictures of the event here: http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=630618

Only Criticism for next year is that parking needs sorting out, and Publicity needs improving, so more people know about it.

I couldn't agree more especially about the parking.

Guildford Rise, opposite the top park entrance, doesn't have many parking spaces and those there should be for the residents only as signs suggest.
As for the publicity, I have not seen any at all and I cant recall if it was promoted in The Star beforehand either.

Spectacular and noisy it was! :D

Thanks to all participants for a great day out. I managed to get my hubby to go for the first time ever, yey. We were able to park in the disabled area so he managed to walk down to the re-enactment areas but then couldn't stand long enough to watch for long -must remember to take a camping seat next time!

Thanks very much for all the kind words - I'm a Sheffield based re-enactor with the ACWS.

If anyone fancies having a go instead of spectating next year we can be contacted via the web if you google 19thIndiana (uk) . We'll kit you out and train you up - and we're infantry so you can't fall off!

The chap on the horse is fine btw (bruising and concussion).

Hope to see you all next year - agree about the publicity tho, very poor! The only reason I knew the event was going on was that I was taking part!.

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I have been going to this every year, even though it isn't that well advertised it always runs the august bank holiday sunday and monday, I used to go to one in Graves Park until they stopped doing it and paid to get in and the one and Norfolk Park is miles better and free. I'm 24 and always watch the re-enactments think they're brilliant and so does my 21 month old daughter. To say it isn't well advertised there was plenty of people there and every years the same.

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Are you the one on the left or the right busman? I'd have come and said hello if I knew you were there!:D

It was a fantastic day - I've put it on my calandar for next year already.

Or spring lane tram stop.

There's another free show next Sunday, 12 - 5, Ecclesfield Gala at Ecclesfield Park. Sorry no re-enachment, but arena displays,Majorettes etc,charity stalls,children's funfair, dog show, vintage cars etc and much more.
Raising funds for Mcmillan Nurses.
And the weekend after, also free is Rotherham Show at Clifton Park.

i've heard that next year the fayre is going to be moved,i've been going every year except this cause my partner broke her neck so couldn't go but i've heard its going to weston park and theres going to be a entrance fee so i don't no how true it is so could anybody tell me who knows if this is true thanks mick

I hear this rumour every year so all I can suggest is keep an eye on this forum next year to find out where the fair is.

Went on Monday and it was much better than I expected!!
Needs much more publicity

This was fantastic. We were there for six hours!!!!

I'm so glad the rider is ok. Thanks for letting us know :thumbsup:

Are you the one on the left or the right busman? I'd have come and said hello if I knew you were there!:D

It was a fantastic day - I've put it on my calandar for next year already.


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I am sorry I missed this, but I had housework to do.