SAGE Greenfingers
Social and horticultural therapy for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
When: Mondays (women only), Tuesdays and Wednesdays (SDS funded only), Thursdays. All groups run from 11.00am – 2.00pm
How often: We encourage people to attend one group per week, e.g. every Monday or every Tuesday. 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
SAGE Greenfingers are looking for volunteers to support Monday and Thursday sessions (Women only on Mondays). Contact Emma Msigiti on 0114 274 3651
Multicultural Coffee Afternoon
When: 1st Tuesday of the month from 5th August 1.30pm
Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association, 127 Page Hall Road
How to take part: Just come along
Cost: Free
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: Wednesdays, 9.00 – 11.00am Restarting in September
Where: Grimesthorpe Allotments or meet first at Byron Wood School
How to take part: Women only. No referral needed
Cost: Free
Contact: Saskia Baker at Green City Action on 0114 244 0353 or
Smaira Sadique at Byron Wood Primary 0114 272 3624
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. Make new friends, improve your English and your health through walking. Previous trips included, Chatsworth House, Botanical Gardens & Forge Dam.
When: Wednesdays, 9.00am – 12.00pm Restarting in September
Where: Meet at Byron Wood School, Earldom Road
How to take part: Contact Byron Wood School
Cost: Bring your own bus fare
Contact: Smaira Sadique, Kate Thomas or Kaltun Mohammed at Byron Wood Primary 0114 272 3624
Dementia? Welcome! Café
A place to get out to, be welcomed and meet other people, especially if you or someone you care for has memory problems.
When: Wednesdays, 11.00am – 1.00pm. Weekly.
Open during the summer except 23rd July
Where: The Furnival, 199 Verdon Street, S3 9QQ
How to take part: Self-referral or referral
Cost: Free
Contact: Nick Edmondson on *07725 569 380 or
Georgina Hancock on 07535 276 790
Dressmaking – Class for women only
When: Friday mornings. Restarting in August
Where: Yemeni Community Association, 68 Burngreave Road
How to take part: Contact the centre for more information
Cost: Contact the centre for more information
Contact: Faiza Shaibi, Yemeni Community Association 0114 256 0933
Emotional and wellbeing drop-in
When: Tuesdays
Where: Fir Vale Centre, Earl Marshal Road
When: Wednesday mornings
Restarting in August
Where: Yemeni Community Association, 68 Burngreave Road
How to take part: Contact the centre
Cost: Contact the centre for more information
Contact: Abdul Razak Saleh or Abtisam Mohammed at the Yemeni Community Association 0114 256 0933