shanmoyle

Does anyone know if the opening of the Cross Scythes by Thornbridge is going ahead on this Thursday the 2nd August?

How about the Lantern Theatre in Netheredge? You could probably seat 20 in the bar area and if the weather is good they have tables and chairs outside... Could maybe make a really special night by booking some before and after dinner entertainment for the small but perfectly formed auditorium. Often thought it would make a great venue for a catered special night- big birthday, engagement do, classy civilised hen do....

Try Freecycle, you'll have to offer something first though.. but we found that really useful when we moved, gave away all sorts of stuff (saved a skip and the trouble of a dump trip, people come to you to take away your unwanted bits and bobs). Once you've given something away you can ask for things, we asked for boxes for moving, so you may be lucky there... Hope the move goes smoothly

Hello there, I too had a terrible fear of dentists, panic attacks and the rest. I signed up to be a patient with the students at Charles Clifford, after I suffered such bad toothache that having my teeth dealt with was the only alternative to diving under a bus to stop the pain. They we're absolutely lovely, it's slow, they are supervised every step of the way. I found them very caring and understanding. I've had a crown on a back tooth and a front incisor rebuilt after cracking it in half, which I would never have thought i would be able to cope with, after failed attempts at the dentist with the aid of tranqulizers! Here's a couple of links to a form to sign up with them and the hospital website which gives more details... http://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/NewPatientForm_Sheffield-11.pdf http://www.sth.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/charles-clifford-dental-hospital Good luck, be brave (they seem used to very nervous people, were really understanding as I sat there in floods of tears on my first few visits) and you'll feel loads better when you get to the otherside of it all..

Ps. Dyed items have to be dryed on a hanger away from direct heat the first few washes, otherwise the dye collects in the folds...

Hi Lola, Unfortunately polyester won't dye... Fabrics that dye easily are cotton, silk, rayon, nylon and with a bit of fuss wool.... Hope this helps and the weekend goes well...

Hello, i make costumes for the Crucible Theatre and I would say that the easiest way to get streak free dying would be to use Dylon or Rit machine dye. If you follow the instructions on the packet to the letter it's pretty fail safe, the only thing is that often shop bought clothes are put together with polyester sewing thread which will not dye. So if there is any top stitching on your garment it may well stay the original colour. I use machine dyes regularly and if you run the machine empty (if you're worried you could even put half a cup of bleach in the drum, not the dispenser as any residue will end up in the next wash!)your machine is fine again for ordinary washing (tho' I usually do a dark load after just to be sure). Dylon machine dyes are easily available, limited colours and Rit dyes (better colour range) are only available from Fine Fabrics in Hillsborough, both will require salt, around 500 grams... Hope this helps...

Doh, unlocked my bike on the corner of artisan view/ London Rd(near the white lion) last night and cycled off leaving the bag behind. Headed back to look for it 10 minutes later but it had gone... If anyone found it I would be really happy to be reunited with it, it contains 2 pairs of shoes a can of shoe dye, a sparkly leopard print banner for a friends singing ground and a piece of fabric... Many thanks

Hi there, There's a new shop on Chapel Walk in town called American something or other, which sells all sorts of goodies, Reeces peanut butter chocolate (Yum), breakfast cereals etc... Hope this helps.

Maybe we can make use of all that energy being put in by local councillors in the run up to the local elections, my candidate is Denise Reaney, obviously there are other candidates for all areas of Sheffield. If you happen to live in Heeley/Meersbrook her email is Denise.reaney@btinterenet.com There's probably a contact list on the Sheffield Council website for other councillors. I'll see if I can find it and then post a link on here... It would be such a shame to see this important green space sold off. Important to those without gardens, important for creating green corridors for wildlife, important for exercise, wellbeing,thriftiness and socially. We produce enough food for at least 4 people for almost the whole year, we have dragonfly larvae, frogs and toads in the pond. The allotments are valuable for people of all ages, my neighbours range from 20 to 95 years of age and the social interaction is really important to the older members on the site.

The Independent today reported that the Tories plan to change the 103 year old law that makes it a right for allotments to be available to all. Please have a look at the article at the Indepenent website, http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/house-and-home/gardening/exclusive-the-end-of-the-good-life-2277463.html And visit http://www.nsalg.org.uk/ to add your name to a national petition.

I have plans for tackling a previously undug area of the garden this weekend, so i'll keep my eye out! And, let the adjoining neighbours know, as there are several gardens being sorted out after many years of neglect. Would be interesting to know more about the area, the house survey didn't mention the old allotments, but did say the land had be infilled at some point and that there was a chance of small scale coal mining. Maybe this could be connected to metal processing...

I remember only the one, it must have been about 1985. My Dad's office had got a team together. Think they sank! My main memory of it was the colour of the river, very orange, guess there was still some industry along the banks back then, but also of seeing my first kingfisher. The water seems much cleaner nowadays and you often see trout swimming, but would be great to see the boat race revived! ...and the water seems more appealing to fall into!

Hello Davided, We have an allotment plot on that footpath, so it's still there! Nowadays there are locked gates at either end, but it's still pretty in the spring and a haven for wildlife. I've been having a further search and have found through Sheffield History's website a map of the area pre 1930, which shows allotments on the area I live in, and, allotments covering quite a bit of the area where some of the 1935 ish housing now is. The walled garden in Meersbrook park are putting together a gardening museum, so I shall see if they would like my rusty old garden tools I've dug up, and the information on the area. Thanks for your memories and all the best, Shanmoyle

Does anyone know if there used to be allotments in the area of land between what is now Bishopscourt Rd, Argyle Rd and Argyle Close, pre 1935. Recently moved to Argyle Rd and have started sorting out the garden, seem to be finding lots of rusty garden tools and enough broken glass and bricks to build several greenhouses and sheds! Found an image on the Sheffield libraries picture archive of the area pre 1935, which clearly shows Burnside Avenue, Meersbrook park allotments and what looks to be more allotments on the plot where the above roads now stand. Would love to find out and if anyone has any images it would be very interesting to see them.