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  1. Sadly, my sister, who developed and ran the website, passed away last Christmas.
  2. Interesting article here http://www.loveadventures.co.uk/the-lost-memorials-of-gebeit/ Are these the ones?
  3. Late Summer this year according to Ikea. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/newsroom/press-release/ikea-celebrates-the-start-of-constructing-new-sheffield-store/
  4. The Sorby Natural History Booksale takes place this Saturday, 2nd April from 11am to 2pm at St Augustine’s Church, Brocco Bank, Sheffield. There will be a wide variety of books and journals on most aspects of natural history as well as topics of general interest. Many of the books are of good quality and condition. Some parking is available at the rear of the church, accessed through the entrance on Brocco Bank and keeping to the left on a one-way system and is otherwise on nearby side-streets. Refreshments will be available. Entrance fee 50 pence. St Augustine’s Church is on Brocco Bank, about 70m from the Hunters Bar roundabout on Ecclesall Road.
  5. Henry Clifton Sorby. A few places in Sheffield named after this scientist as well as the long established Sorby Natural History Society. http://www.sorby.org.uk/hcsorby.shtml
  6. Another vote for A1 and A66. We use it 2 or 3 times a year. Tend to set off just after morning rush hour and although you can get held up in places by slow lorries, it's never been too bad. Watch out for mobile speed cameras on A66 though, there's been quite a few of late. Ilkley, Settle, Kendal route is lovely but very slow usually. Great views of Red Kites and Buzzards as you go past Harewood though.
  7. I think the site John mentions is Sykeside at Brotherswater. Nice location and popular but on the expensive side. Just up the road at Glenridding is Gillside Farm. Stayed there a few times and it's always been alright. Hollows Farm at Grange in Borrowdale is in a really lovely setting. Inexpensive, a fair walk to showers and a bit of a bumpy track to get to the best field but worth it.
  8. Yeomans currently have a camping show on at Calver crossroads. http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/campshow-lists.aspx
  9. I had the pleasure of taking photos of this as it was cast at the Steel Castings Research and Trade Association (SCRATA) on East Bank Road. Horse & Rider Sculpture by David Wynne 1978, a 12 foot high horse and young male rider with arms outspread. The plaque of black marble reads: "HORSE AND RIDER DAVID WYNNE PRESENTED TO THE PEOPLE OF SHEFFIELD BY THE FAMILY OF THE LATE HYMAN STONE IN HIS MEMORY AND BY THE CREATORS OF ITS IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS THE GAUNTLET DEVELOPMENTS A MEMBER OFTHE SLOUGH ESTATES GROUP 1978"
  10. Jessops! I received one of their gift cards as a Christmas present and never had the chance to use it.
  11. Depending which area of Sheffield you're in, there's also a Mazda Dealer in Barnsley - Perrys, not far from M1 J38.
  12. It's a bit grey and miserable out there today. A good opportunity to pop along to the Sorby Booksale. Lots of DIY books and books on railways as well as something for all natural history enthusiasts.
  13. SATURDAY, 3 MARCH. NATURAL HISTORY BOOK SALE.12 noon to 3pm at St Augustine’s Church, Brocco Bank, Sheffield. We will be offering a wide variety of books on most aspects of natural history as well as topics of general interest. Most of these books are of good quality and condition. Some parking is available at the rear of the church, accessed through the entrance on Brocco Bank and keeping to the left on a one-way system and is otherwise on nearby side-streets. Tea and coffee will be available. Entrance fee 40 pence (accompanied children free). St Augustine’s Church is on Brocco Bank, about 70m from the Hunters Bar roundabout on Ecclesall Road. Buses 81,82,85,86 (First Bus) run at frequent intervals from the city centre to Hunters Bar. All proceeds go to the Sorby Natural History Society, a Sheffield based registered charity. http://www.sorby.org.uk
  14. Coming up this Saturday, a day not to be missed! Sorby Natural History Society, Sheffield presents: What's Going on in South Yorkshire? South Yorkshire Natural History Day takes place on Saturday 18th February from 10.30am onwards at Treeton Community Centre, Treeton, Rotherham. The event is simply a get together and symposium of amateur natural history societies in South Yorks. with speakers and displays from local and county groups. It's an opportunity to meet up and chat over a drink and hear short presentations by societies and local groups. In between talks there will be plenty of time to chat and look at the displays. You don't need to be a Sorby member to come along and the event is FREE but you do need to book in advance. For more details and to make a booking contact president@sorby.org.uk http://www.sorby.org.uk
  15. Some outstanding horse and pet portaits there.
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