Friday 24 February 2012

Quick, hurry!





There are only 5 days left to claim your FREE CU Passport to Learning in Sheffield!


Make sure you visit our website www.sheffield.gov.uk/cu to find out where you can take part in some exciting activities, learning something new AND claim your free Passport before time runs away!

Friday 3 February 2012

Sheffield Rangers to the Rescue!

Sheffield Ranger Service work hard helping us all appreciate the green spaces in our lovely city of Sheffield.


Den Building with the Rangers in Meersbrook Park
They provide a huge variety of activities to that help capture the imagination of children and young people across the city. 

With them, you can learn about fungi or trees, collect seeds or build bird feeders. If these aren’t for you, you can join in with one of the conservation tasks or simply enjoy one of the many holiday activities they provide. There are also opportunities to volunteer with the Rangers, to find out more about your local environment and how you can help maintain your green space. 

Singing in the woodland recording studio on Wincobank Hill

For more information on their fantastic programme of activities where you can claim your free Passport in February, visit: www.sheffield.gov.uk/rangers



Thursday 2 February 2012

Farm Life!

Have you collected your free Passport to Learning yet? During the month of February, Sheffield children and young people can collect a FREE Passport to Learning by taking part in a learning activity at any of our Learning Destinations. You can find a list of our Learning Destinations here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/cu.

What better place to collect your free Passport and learn something new than Heeley City Farm - one of fantastic Learning Destinations right in the heart of our city.




From animal care to wildlife awareness and even archaeology and excavations, there are always lots of fantastic activities to take part in!




























Visit their website: www.heeleyfarm.org.uk for more information.


Wednesday 1 February 2012

Claim your FREE Passport to Learning in Sheffield during February!


February Freebie!

Great news! During the month of February 2012 only, all Sheffield children and young people can get a Children's University Passport to Learning for FREE (normally £2 each) by going along to a Learning Destination and taking part in an activity. Don't miss out - get your FREE passport now. Have a look at the list below for details of where you can join in.

· Abbeydale Ju-Jitsu: Martial Arts Classes from beginners to advanced. Tel: 0114 2434784

· Academy of Self Defence: Self Defence Classes and Martial Art Circuits. Tel: 07738 909125

· ACEG Music: Instrument lessons, music workshops, and dance and drama performances. Tel: 0114 360 6011. Address: Electric Works, Sheffield Digital Campus, Sheffield, S1 2BJ

· Act One Drama Studio: Drama classes and workshops for 4-19 years. Address: Ecclesall Parish Halls, Ringinglow Road, S11 7PP. Tel: 07904 339024

· Activity Sheffield: Lots of different activities throughout the year, including holiday camps. See website for more details. Booking essential. Tel: 0114 273 4266

· Anne Sheehan Music School: Instrumental tuition in a wide variety of instruments, theory tuition, band sessions and composition. Address: Unit 3, 20 Abbey Lane, S8 0BL. Tel: 0114 274 8939

· Anwar Suliman Photography Services (A.S.P.S): Photography tuition and experiences. Address: Banners Building, 620 Attercliffe Rd, Don Valley, Sheffield S9 3QS Tel: 07831668756

· Bishop’s House: Come and have a look round this Tudor timber framed house (open weekends only) Address: Norton Lees Lane, Sheffield S8 9BE Tel: 0114 255 7701

· Climbing Works: the world's biggest and best indoor bouldering wall. Address: Unit B, Centenary Works, Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0UJ. Tel: 0114 250 9990

· Concord Allstars Junior Marching Band: Music reading, learning to play instruments, and performance skills. Address: Croft House Settlement, Garden Street, S1 4BJ. Tel: 0114 249 1460

· Concord Youth Music: Musical instrument playing, dance and performance. Address: Croft House Settlement, Garden Street, S1 4BJ. Tel: 0114 249 1460

· Draper’s Dance Centre: Regular dance classes catering for all levels and all ages are available in a variety of styles. Address: High Street, Beighton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 1ED. Tel: 0114 2695703

· Fire and Police Museum: Feel as if you're in the thick of the action and adventure! Address: West Bar, Sheffield. S3 8PT. Tel: 0114 249 1999

· Graves Gallery: Visit the home of Sheffield’s visual art collection since 1934. Address: Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ Tel: 0114 278 2600.

· Heeley City Farm: a friendly farm and environmental visitor centre with lots of activities taking place. Address: Heeley City Farm, Richards Road, Heeley, S2 3DT. Tel: 07980 185337 / 0114 258 0482

· Hype Dance Company: community dance classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop. Address: Units 2/3, 67 Earl Street, S1 4PY Tel: 0114 270 6757

· Imagination Gaming: Using modern board and card games to engage and educate – at locations across Sheffield. Address: 30 Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU. Tel: 07957 611243 / 07957 449572

· Kelham Island Industrial Museum: Explore the sights and sounds of industrial Sheffield. Address: Alma Street (off Corporation Street), Sheffield, S3 8RY. Tel: 0114 272 2106. Fax: 0114 275 784

· Libraries: Various fun activities happening throughout the summer including the Circus Stars Summer Reading Challenge! – please contact your local library for more details.

· Mad Science (Yorkshire & Humber): Mad Science offers a large selection of after-school, preschool, summer and vacation programs, workshops, special events and birthday parties (at locations across Sheffield). Address: Unit 23, Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS7 1AB. Tel: (0113) 2609540

· Magna Science Adventure Centre: Explore the incredible interactive pavilions of fire, water, earth and air, crammed with fascinating hands on activities. Address: Sheffield Road, Rotherham, S60 1DX. Tel: 01709 720002

· Millennium Galleries: Delve deeper into Museums Sheffield's fascinating collections through the packed programme of activities and free family trails. Address: Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP. Tel: 0114 278 2600

· Pyjama Drama: Provide young children with drama classes that are not only fun and exciting but which also develop key social skills such as confidence, concentration, co-operation and creative problem solving. At locations across Sheffield. Tel: 07787 111053

· Rangers Service: A whole variety of exciting activities in parks and woodlands across Sheffield. Address: Meersbrook Park, Brook Road, Sheffield, S8 9FL. Tel: 0114 2500500

· Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust: Environmental education, sustainable and healthy living. Located at local parks, green spaces and nature reserves across Sheffield and Rotherham. Address: 37 Stafford Road, Sheffield, S2 2SF. Tel: 0114 263 4335

· Sheffield Life Saving Club: Learn invaluable skills in life saving and first aid. Address: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP Tel: 0114 2325497

· Sheffield Manor Lodge Discovery Centre: Discover the fascinating world of Sheffield Manor Lodge. Address: 197 Manor Lane, Sheffield, S2 1UJ. Tel: 0114 267 7637

· Sheffield Parks and Countryside: Various activities take place in parks throughout the summer. The bookable activities will attract CU credits. See the Rangers’ activity booklet for more information, which can be found online. Tel: 0114 250 0500

· Sheffield Young Archaeologists Club: Find out how history and archaeology are linked! Learn different research methods, in real digs across the region. Tel: 0114 2325497

· Sherlock Bone: Have a go at being a forensic scientist on a crime scene! Forensic Science-based activities using real skeletons and artefacts (at locations across Sheffield). Address: Office 9 The Acorn Centre, High Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 7BB. Tel: 07817 556 773

· South Yorkshire Energy Centre @ Heeley City Farm: Learn about energy and recycling in a fun environment. Address: Alexandra Road, Heeley, Sheffield, S2 3BB. Tel: 0114 3039981 ext. 2

· SWFC – Community Programme: Sports and healthy life style activities for young people. Located at SWFC training ground and local schools. Address: Hillsborough Stadium, Hillsborough, S6 1SW. Tel: 0114 221 2215

· Weston Park Museum: Delve deeper into Museums Sheffield's fascinating collections through the packed programme of activities and free family trails. Address: Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP. Tel: 0114 2782600

· 94th Our Lady and St. Thomas Brownies: Lots of different activities to equip girls from 7-10 with life skills, spiritually, mentally, and physically. Tel: 0114 272 9202 / 07971 081909

If you go to another Guides or Scouts group, or any other organised activity, please ask the leader to contact us if they would like to know how to join the Children’s University.

Please visit the Becoming a Learning Destination page to find out how your organisation can help children and young people across the city to collect their learning credits for taking part in your out of school activities.