EVENT DETAILS

LITERARY EVENING

Monday 6th July, 7.30pm

The festival's first ever Literary Evening is taking place on Monday 6th July, from 7.30pm at Woodseats Methodist Church.

Come along and hear poetry, short stories and monologues all read by the local authors themselves. There'll be refreshments, prize-giving and maybe a surprise guest or two! Who knows, it might inspire you to start writing in time for next year's event!

Free entry, for more details contact Diana on 255 6179 or see www.grannytime.co.uk

Many thanks to sponsors of the Literary Evening prizes: Off the Shelf, WHSmith, Meadowhall and Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers

First Aid Course

Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th July, 8pm - 10pm.

Do you want to learn a valuable skill? Are you interested in becoming a first aider? If so, the Woodseats Festival is offering the opportunity to learn some first aid skills. A first aid course will be taking place at the Scout Hut on Helmton Road on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th July. The course will cover first response techniques and is accredited by the St John’s Ambulance and the British Red Cross. Participants must be 16+

For further information or to book a place on the course please contact or phone: 0114 281 7552. Places will be reserved on a first come first served basis.

Easydance Free Taster Session

Woodseats Working Men's Club, The Dale, 8pm

Try the Lindyhop and Charleston for free. Fun, friendly dance session beginners welcome, no booking or partner needed. See www.easydance.co.uk or call Mark on 07905 162256.

Woodseats Quiz Night

Wednesday 8th July, 9pm - 11pm.

Do you know a lot about Woodseats? Fancy testing your local knowledge? As part of festival week, The Abbey will be hosting a quiz night with questions based on the local area. The quiz kicks off at 9 pm, so join us for a trip down memory lane.

Live Music at The Chantrey

Thursday 9th July

As part of their regular music night, The Chantrey will be hosting a special evening of live music to coincide with festival week. The full line up will be confirmed before the festival. If you’re a fan of live music then head down to the Chantrey during Woodseats festival week.

Mediterranean Food and Music Night at Café Oyes

Thursday 9th July, 7pm

As the credit crunch bites, take a trip to the med without leaving Woodseats!
Delicious food and Live Mediterranean music for one special night only at Café Oyes.
Pizza, Pasta and more - 3 scrumptious courses for only £20.
One sitting - 7pm. Bring your own wine – Corkage is free!
Book early to avoid disappointment, £5pp deposit required.
Contact Huso on 0114 249 1136.

Jamaican Food Night at the 3 Boys Café

Friday 10th July, 7pm and 9.15pm

Back by popular demand, the 3 Boys Café’s Jamaican Food Night gives you a chance to enjoy 3 courses of authentic lip-smacking Caribbean cuisine.
Two sittings available at 7pm and 9.15pm, only £20 per person.
This is a very popular evening, so booking is essential!
To book please call Milton on 0114 255 1055.

ART EXHIBITION

Book your free exhibition space now!

The festival’s art exhibition seeks to provide a showcase for talented amateurs, enthusiasts and professionals alike. It will feature work from painters, printers, potters, photographers, musical instrument makers, glass workers, mosaic artists and many more. There will also be demonstrations of lace-making and free have-a-go origami sessions. The exhibition takes place on Saturday 11th July from 10-4 at the Woodseats Methodist Church on Holmhirst Road.

More exhibitors are currently being sought – Please complete the Registration Form and return ASAP to book your free exhibition space

CRAFT FAIR

Saturday 11th July, 10am - 4pm

The craft fair will be held on Saturday 11th July at Woodseats Methodist Church from 10am - 4pm. On sale will be a wide range of handmade items including jewellery, textiles, photography, cards, knitted clothes and toys, plus lots more. Refreshments will also be available. So, if you are looking for a unique or unusual gift, this is the place to come.

Unfortunately, we can no longer accept any new bookings as we are now full.

Pass the Parcel Story-time

Saturday 11th July, 11am - 12 noon.

Woodseats Library for ages 4-7. Stories and games for young ones.

Karaoke Night at The Big Tree

Saturday 11th July

Do you like to sing? Do you have a hidden talent waiting to burst out? Fancy singing some of your favourite songs? Then the karaoke night at the Big Tree is for you! During festival week the Big Tree will be hosting their regular karaoke night. It’s free to get in and open until late.

Ferret Fun

The Chantrey, 10am - 1pm

Ferret Fun and games with rescue group Ferrets R Us

Camouflage Disco Festival Event

The Sheaf Pub, Saturday 11th July, 8pm - 1am

Live DJ night with the best house music and dance tunes in Sheffield from the guys at Camouflage Disco. Free Entry. Open till late.

Turkish Night at Café Oyes

Saturday 11th July, 7pm

Join Huso at Café Oyes for a night of Turkish Delights!
Fabulous 3-course traditional Turkish meal followed by Belly Dancing entertainment – Sit back, relax and enjoy, or have a go yourself!
One sitting - 7pm, only £20 per person. Bring your own wine, Corkage is Free!
Book early to avoid disappointment, £5pp deposit required.
To book please call Huso on 0114 249 1136.

FAMILY FUNDAY

Woodseats Primary School, Chesterfield Road. 12 noon - 5pm

Interesting vehicle display, Sports activites, Live Music & Performance from Easydance, Vulcan Variety, Arabesque Dancers, Jenny's Belly Dancers, Castle Martial Arts, Sylvaine School of Dance, Woodseats School Choir, Byrne School of Irish Dance, Woodseats Amateur Boxing Club and Aiming High Street Dance, Fairground, Stalls, Refreshments.

CAR BOOT SALE

Sunday 12th July, 10-2 at Abbey Lane School

£6 per car, please book in advance by contacting Michelle on 07828 277 572 or Julie on 07946 280 507

GRAND COMMUNITY PARADE

Sunday 12th July 12 noon, from Abbey Lane to Woodseats School

We’re proud of our local community and we want to parade down the streets and shout (and whistle, and bang drums) about it!

Once again you are invited to come and join the grand parade as it makes its way from Abbey Lane to Woodseats School for the start of the Festival's Family Funday. We've ordered the sunshine and this year's themes will be Woodseats Wildlife and Aliens! Gather in front of Abbey Lane School from 11.30am.

INTERESTING CAR & VEHICLE SHOW

Festival Family Funday - Sunday 12th July - Woodseats School Yard

12-4pm (Set up from 11.30am)

Do you own an unusual car? A classic bike? A tractor or a tank?

Do you want to show it off?

If so, this is the car show for you. Nothing fancy or formal, just a chance to show off your interesting vehicle to hundreds of people.

Anything allowed, if you like it we like it.

Last year we had a range of interesting vehicles from a Sierra Cosworth rally car to a tank, an Austin 7 Ruby to a Talbot Samba.

£3 registration fee (to help pay for festival costs). All entrants receive a limited edition car sticker in return.

Please see booking form for more details and return ASAP to book your space, or ring Angela on 2359556.

Live Local Bands at the Sheaf Pub

Sunday 12th July from 4pm onwards.

Festival fun continues at the sheaf with a barbeque and free bouncy castle plus fantastic live music into the evening from local bands MDP, 16 Hooves, Yezza & Nem, plus special guests. Free entry.