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The Hardy Plant Society Sale of Plants
The Hardy Plant Society is holding a sale of plants in Sheffield Botanical Gardens on the following dates:
Saturday 18th May from 12:30 to 15:30
Sunday 19th May from 10:30 to 13:30
Sunday 15th September from 11:00 to 15:00
Admission is free and refreshments will be available.
Saturday 18th May from 12:30 to 15:30
Sunday 19th May from 10:30 to 13:30
Sunday 15th September from 11:00 to 15:00
Admission is free and refreshments will be available.
Dore Jubilee Wall Hanging and International Exhibition
An opportunity to attend the International Festival of Quilts Annual Show at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, on Sunday 11th August.
The Dore Jubilee Wall Hanging will be displayed at the exhibition.
Travel will be by coach and the cost of £21 includes the coach fare and entry to the exhibition
Departure will be at 8am and return at about 7pm.
Details from:
Barbara Cassidy
0114 262 0699
barbara@daisybee.co.uk
Dorne Coggins
0114 327 1054
md2.coggins@talktalk.net
The Dore Jubilee Wall Hanging will be displayed at the exhibition.
Travel will be by coach and the cost of £21 includes the coach fare and entry to the exhibition
Departure will be at 8am and return at about 7pm.
Details from:
Barbara Cassidy
0114 262 0699
barbara@daisybee.co.uk
Dorne Coggins
0114 327 1054
md2.coggins@talktalk.net
Councils seek views on proposed Dore Neighbourhood Area Boundary
Both Sheffield Planning Authority and the Peak District National Park have received applications from Dore Village Society to designate a neighbourhood area, which is the first stage in the neighbourhood plan process.
More information on neighbourhood planning and
• A map of the neighbourhood area proposed by Dore Village Society
• A statement by Dore Village Society on why the proposed area is considered appropriate
Can be viewed at www.sheffield.gov.uk/dore-plan and www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/living-in/neighbourhoodplanning and at
• Dore Village Society’s Noticeboard next to Dore Co-op
• Totley Library, 205 Baslow Road
• First Point, Howden House, 1 Union Street
The two planning authorities are seeking comments on the proposed neighbourhood area boundary for a six week period between Monday 15th April and Tuesday 28th May 2013. To comment on the proposed boundary for the Dore neighbourhood area, please write to us providing your full name and address:
• by email to: neighbourhood.planning@sheffield.gov.uk
• or by post to:
Forward & Area Planning
Development Services
Sheffield City Council
Howden House
1 Union Street
Sheffield
S1 2SH
Depending on which part of the proposed boundary you wish to comment on, it may be more appropriate to comment to the Peak District National Park Authority:
• by email to: adele.metcalfe@peakdistrict.gov.uk
More information on neighbourhood planning and
• A map of the neighbourhood area proposed by Dore Village Society
• A statement by Dore Village Society on why the proposed area is considered appropriate
Can be viewed at www.sheffield.gov.uk/dore-plan and www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/living-in/neighbourhoodplanning and at
• Dore Village Society’s Noticeboard next to Dore Co-op
• Totley Library, 205 Baslow Road
• First Point, Howden House, 1 Union Street
The two planning authorities are seeking comments on the proposed neighbourhood area boundary for a six week period between Monday 15th April and Tuesday 28th May 2013. To comment on the proposed boundary for the Dore neighbourhood area, please write to us providing your full name and address:
• by email to: neighbourhood.planning@sheffield.gov.uk
• or by post to:
Forward & Area Planning
Development Services
Sheffield City Council
Howden House
1 Union Street
Sheffield
S1 2SH
Depending on which part of the proposed boundary you wish to comment on, it may be more appropriate to comment to the Peak District National Park Authority:
• by email to: adele.metcalfe@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Peregrine falcons nesting in Sheffield City centre
There is a pair of urban peregrine falcons nesting in the tower of St George’s church and Sheffield University has set up a webcam to follow their progress.
The webcam can be found at:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/peregrine-falcolns-egg-sucess-1.265094
The webcam can be found at:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/peregrine-falcolns-egg-sucess-1.265094
Dore Village Society Dragon Hunt
The 2013 Dore Village Society Dragon Hunt was a great success with over 40 children taking part and a large number of parents
This event, organised to celebrate St George’s Day, is a treasure hunt around the Village and is designed for primary school children and their parents, but everyone is welcome, both young and old.
This event, organised to celebrate St George’s Day, is a treasure hunt around the Village and is designed for primary school children and their parents, but everyone is welcome, both young and old.
Sheffield Croquet Club
Sheffield now has a newly-formed croquet club based at Sheffield Transport Sports Ground, Greenhill Main Road, Meadowhead, S8 7HR.
Beginners are welcome and equipment can be provided. Experienced players are on hand to provide coaching.
To find out more call Mike on 07917 298 228.
Beginners are welcome and equipment can be provided. Experienced players are on hand to provide coaching.
To find out more call Mike on 07917 298 228.
Dore Brownies and Guides
Dore Brownies and Guides have recently changed their waiting list rules.
For new enquiries for the waiting list please go to the Girlguiding UK website, select what you want to find out about guiding, and register your daughter's interest. For anyone already in Guiding moving into to the Dore area please contact:
Jane Lowe
Blackamoor District commissioner
blackamoorbrownies@googlemail.com
For new enquiries for the waiting list please go to the Girlguiding UK website, select what you want to find out about guiding, and register your daughter's interest. For anyone already in Guiding moving into to the Dore area please contact:
Jane Lowe
Blackamoor District commissioner
blackamoorbrownies@googlemail.com
History in the Making
The Dore Village Society has recently published a new book "History in the Making" describing the story of the production of the Dore Jubilee wall hanging.
The book can be bought from the DVS office, Dore Old School, on the first Saturday of each month between 10am and midday or by sending a cheque made out to "Dore Village Society" to 4 South Court, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3PN.
Price from the DVS office: £7
By post: £7 plus £1.75 P&P
The book can be bought from the DVS office, Dore Old School, on the first Saturday of each month between 10am and midday or by sending a cheque made out to "Dore Village Society" to 4 South Court, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3PN.
Price from the DVS office: £7
By post: £7 plus £1.75 P&P
New Taekwondo Club in Dore
A newTaekwondo Club has opened in Dore and meets every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 in the Christ Church Church Hall, Townhead Road.
For more information phone Jo on 07539 935 279 or Scott on 07970 597 800.
