What's On Out There? The Bill's Mother's Links & Listings Service - Dec / Early Jan
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Also Out There (News & Links)
Parkwood Springs parkrun - Changes in funding allocation from parkrun nationally means the new run will not now start until the new year, probably early spring. There will be a trial run (or runs) before then, probably in January. We’ll keep you posted.
Free Tram & Bus Rides for January - the BetterPoints programme celebrates its continuation into 2025 with a free Travelmaster public transport day ticket for your new year travels. The free NHS and council supported scheme rewards walking wheeling and public transport trips with points redeemable for free hot drinks, local discounts, and now a free day bus ticket too.
Hidden in Open Sight - new substack from Calvin Payne, of Drainspotting fame. Overlooked local historical sights, rivers, paths - and railway tunnels.
City Centre Cycle Hub - Now open! I’ll hopefully have an interview with local bike business boss Russell Cutts soon, who hopes this and the Meadowhall cycle hub are the first part of a network of many future proof parking hubs that’ll grow everyday cycling across the city (and South Yorks, and the UK). Sign up info here.
Path Idiocy at Wharncliffe - Ride Sheffield have reported another head injury (or worse) attempt by someone with an unfortunate viewpoint about off road cycling in Wharncliffe Woods. Be aware, and report to the police if you know or hear anything.
What’s On Out There - Early January
Thurs 2nd - SRWT Volunteer Session - Moss Valley
Fri 3rd - National Trust social walk from Edale
Sat 4th - Sheffield CTC Cycle Ride - Hassop
Sat 4th - SRWT Volunteer Session - Blacka Moor
Sat 4th - Parkwood Springs forest garden volunteering
Sat 4th - Whirlow Brook Park volunteer session
Sat 4th - Wardsend Cemetery conservation session
Sun 5th - Winter Round Sheffield Run - full, but watch them fall over in the mud / snow.
Sun 5th - Sheffield CTC Cycle Ride - Old Moor
Sun 5th - Wadsley Wassail - cider throwing and carol singing
Sun 5th - Yorkshire Rose Womens Cycle Rides
Mon 6th - SRWT Volunteer Session - Crabtree Ponds
Mon 6th - Fri 10th - Daily health walks in parks and green spaces from Step Out Sheffield, 10 am start
Weds 8th - Shirebrook Valley - Volunteer Session
Weds 8th - Longshaw Social Walk
Weds 8th - RSPB local group walk - Beauchief
Thurs 9th - Nature Tots at Longshaw (£5)
Thurs 9th - Friends of Porter Valley work morning
Fri 10th - Moonriver Night Fell Race (Dovedale - £10/12)
Sat 11th - Sheffield CTC Cycle Ride - Apperknowle
Sat 11th - Parkwood Springs conservation volunteering
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