Parkwood Springs Events

Friends of Parkwood Springs will be holding litter picking and practical work sessions on the 4th Saturday of each month, January to March, from 10am to 12 noon.

Litter picking/ heathland management.

Saturday 26th January 10am – 12.00pm

Come along and help: take your chance to raise issues on site with Jon Dallow from the Council. Tools supplied, Rangers on hand to show you what to do.

Wrap up warm, wear suitable clothes and footwear.

Meet at the car park by the ‘Spirit ofParkwood’ sculpture on Cookswood Rd/ Shirecliffe Rd

Contact Neill Schofield for more info. On 0114 272 4499

Walk with the Ramblers

Tuesday 5th February 9.55am

A walk including some of the less visited parts of Parkwood Springs, Wardsend Cemetery, Roe Wood and Crabtree Pond. About 5-6 miles. Includes some steep slopes and rough paths.

Boots needed. Bring a drink and packed lunch.

Join the ramblers on the 9.43am 83 bus from Arundel Gate, or meet them at Pitsmoor Post Office punctually at 9.55.

Contact Neill Schofield for more info. On 0114 272 4499.

Forest Garden Workday

Saturday 9th February 11am – 2.00pm

A good opportunity to get some fresh air and find out about the forest garden.

Meet at ‘Spirit of Parkwood’ sculpture. Cookswood Rd.Shirecliffe Rd

Details from Tim Shortland on 273 4190.

Forest garden workdays 2nd Saturday of every month.

Friends Group meeting

Thursday 21st February 7 -9pm

To catch up with developments and plan future events.

St Catherine’s school, firshill Crescent,

Details from Neill Schofield 272 4499

Easy going walk round Parkwood Springs and Roe Woods

Saturday 23rd April 10.50am

Join Walking Out in Sheffield walkers for a gentle walk of about 2 hours (3 miles or so) on good paths around the top part of Parkwood Springs and Roe Woods.

Wear stout shoes/ boots. Bring a drink and a snack.

Meet at the bus interchange in town, by W H Smith’s at 10.00am or join at the ‘Spirit of Parkwood’ on Cookswood Rd/Shirecliffe Rd at 10.50pm

Details from Neill Schofield 272 4499