SAGE Greenfingers
Social and horticultural therapy for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
When: Mondays (women only), Tuesdays, Wednesdays (SDS funded only), Thursdays. All groups run from 11am to 2pm
How often: People using our service attend one group per week, e.g. every Monday or every Tuesday and we encourage people to attend each week. Currently, there is no time limit on attendance.
Where: SAGE Greenfingers allotments, Grimesthorpe Allotments
How to take part: Referral via GP or other health care worker, however, initial contact by the service user is welcome
Cost: No cost to service user for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday groups whilst our funding lasts; Wednesday group funded via the service user’s SDS personal budget
Contact: Louisa Bruce on 0114 274 3651
Dementia? Welcome! Café
A place to get out to, be welcomed and meet up with other people, especially if you have memory problems or you care for someone with memory problems.
When: Wednesday 11am – 1pm, Weekly
Where: The Furnival, 199 Verdon Street, S3 9QQ
How to take part: Self referral is ok, or referral is an option.
Cost: Free
Contact: To book or make a referral call Nick Edmondson on 07725 569 380 or Georgina Hancock on 07535 276 790
Dementia Café for older people and carers
When: 22nd January, 20th February and 20th March 2014
Where: Burngreave Vestry Hall
How to take part: Contact the centre for more information
Cost: Contact centre for more information
Contact: Abdul Razak Shaibi, Yemeni Community Association 0114 256 0933
Women only allotment project
Learn to grow and maintain your own fruit and veg. Supports health and wellbeing with an opportunity to make friends and get some fresh air.
Wear suitable clothing for gardening.
When: Wednesday, 9am-11am
Where: Grimesthorpe Allotments
How to take part: Women only, no referral needed
Cost: Free
Contact: Saskia Baker at Green City Action on 0114 244 0353
“Discover Sheffield with Kate Thomas”
A women only initiative to get you out and about in Sheffield on public transport.
Discover the natural beauty of Sheffield with your guide Kate Thomas.
Language isn’t a barrier. Make new friends, improve your English and your health through walking.
Previous trips include, Chatsworth House, Botanical Gardens, Forge Dam and Endcliffe Park.
When: Wednesday 9pm-12pm, Once per week
Where: Meet at Byron Wood School, Earldom Road
How to take part: Women only. Contact Byron Wood School to join
Cost: Bring your own bus fare
Contact: Smaira Sadique / Kate Thomas at Byron Wood Primary 0114 272 3624
Dressmaking
Class for women only
When: Friday mornings
Where: Yemeni Community Association, 68 Burngreave Road
How to take part: Contact centre for more information
Cost: Contact centre for more information
Contact: Faiza Shaibi, Yemeni Community Association 0114 256 0933
Emotional and wellbeing drop in
When: Tuesday mornings
Where: Yemeni Community Association, 68 Burngreave Road
How to take part: Contact centre for more information
Cost: Contact centre for more information
Contact: Abdul Razak Shaibi, Yemeni Community Association 0114 256 0933 Mental well-being & social activities
Health and Wellbeing Café
For Black and Ethnic Minority elders suffering from dementia or who have problems with their memory.
They can attend with their carers or family members.
We provide a warm and friendly environment in which support and information is offered in a culturally sensitive manner, and give individuals an opportunity to share their experiences and make friends.
We will also be offering social activities.
When: Once a month, 29th January, 26th February, 26th March. 10.30-11.30am
Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association (PACA), 127 Page Hall Road
How to take part: Referral by GP, care worker, family or friends or can self refer
Cost: Free
Contact: Saima Ahmed at PACA on 0114 261 9130