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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Sheffield over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES MULTI CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SHOP 10/10/2008 – 20/12/2008

• 10am – 4pm, SGS Outdoors, 60-68 Trippet Lane, Sheffield S1 4EL
• Closed on Sundays
• The Cards for Good Causes Multi-Charity Christmas Card Shop returns but in a new venue this year.
• Phone: 0114 270 1752 General Enquiries: 01264 361555
• Click here for more details.

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS AT MILLENIUM GALLERY 07/11/2008 – 04/01/2009

• 10am – 5pm: Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP
• Sundays – 11am-5pm
• A feast of original craft and design, Christmas Crackers provides an inspired alternative to the High Street. Bringing together the very best work from a diverse range of crafts people Christmas Crackers offers a vast choice of unique, hand made gifts at affordable prices.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 278 2600
• Click here for more information.

SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL LUNCHTIME RECITALS 21/12/2008

• 1:15pm – 2:00pm, Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA
• This Friday’s Sheffield Cathedral Lunchtime Recital is performed by Jeremy Dawson (tenor).
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 275 3434
• Click here for Sheffield Cathedral.

RSPCA SHEFFIELD CHRISTMAS FAIR 22/11/2008

• 10:30am – 3:30pm: Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP
• We are holding our Christmas Fair at the Long Gallery, Millennium Galleries. There will be a variety of stalls and bits ‘n’ bobs going on including jewellery stalls, gifts, arts and crafts, pet products, as well as refreshments. All profits go to helping the animals in our care at the new RSPCA Sheffield branch.
• 50p admission.
• Phone: 0114 278 2600 General Enquiries: 0114 289 8050
• Click here for more information.

EMMANUEL CHURCH CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING 22/11/2008

• 10:30am – 12:30pm: Emmanuel Church, Thorpe Drive, Waterthorpe, Sheffield S20 7JU
• A Christmas coffee morning with stalls, children’s activities and a visit from Santa.

ARTISTS’ CHRISTMAS OPEN STUDIO EXHIBITION AND SALE 22/11/2008 – 23/11/2008

• 11am – 5pm: Meadow Grove Studio, 49 Meadow Grove, Totley, Sheffield S17 4FE
• An Artist’s Christmas Open Studio exhibition and sale, co-ordinated by Open Up Sheffield.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 236 8469

SANTA’S GROTTO ON THE MOOR 22/11/2008 – 21/12/2008

• 11am – 3pm: Sheffield City Centre
• Additional Information: Saturday and Sunday only
• An opportunity to meet Santa, at the Bandstand on The Moor, and let him know what you want for Christmas and receive a present. All donations will be given to local Children’s charity.
• Tickets £2.00
• General Enquiries: 0114 249 0290
• Click here for the Moor website.

THE SHEFFIELD CHORALE PRESENTS A DOORWAY TO CHRISTMAS 22/11/2008

• 7:30pm – 10:00pm: St Marks Church, Broomfield Road, Sheffield S10 2SE
• The Sheffield Chorale presents “A Doorway to Christmas”. In honour of St Cecilia’s day we will be performing Benjamin Britten’s “Hymn to St Cecilia”. There will also be music to get you in the mood for the festive season including “Feast Day Carol”, Bullard and “Starry night”, Willcocks. Also featuring Andrew Kirk on the organ. Seasonal refreshments will be served.
• Tickets: £10.00 – available from 07816 062905 and on the door
• Phone: 0114 266 3613

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 29/11/2008

• 10am – 4pm: Hallam Community Hall, Hallam Primary School Grounds, Hallam Grange Crescent, Sheffield S10 4BD
• Christmas Craft Fair with many and varied hand-made crafts. This event is designed to raise funds for the Community Association.
• Admission: £0.60 Children under 10 go free with an adult
• Wheelchair access, disabled toilets
• General Enquiries: 0114 230 2826

GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND 29/11/2008

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  Grimethorpe Colliery Band

  7:30pm: Irwin Mitchell Oval Hall, City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA

  The Grimethorpe Colliery Band are the current National Champion Band of Great Britain – a title won in both 2006 and 2007. This fantastic group of musicians are also the current English National Champions – no other Band have held both titles in the same year. The instrumentalists of Grimethorpe have appeared regularly on National Television recently taking part in the Paul O’Grady Show. The band is known throughout the world for the British film “Brassed Off” which was based on the Band and in which it appeared. Since the film the band have travelled the world appearing at the worlds premier concert halls like the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. The band as been awarded both Gold Discs in this country and abroad for the sale of the soundtrack compact disc of “Brassed Off”.

• Tickets: £13/ £11
• Phone: 0114 223 3740
• Disabled Access Booking Line 0114 2233 752 (Please call this number if you require a wheelchair position)
• Click here for event webpage.

RENISHAW HALL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET 30/11/2008

• 10am – 4pm: Renishaw Hall, Renishaw, Sheffield S21 3WB
• Come along to our Victorian Christmas market. Festive foods, craft stalls and Christmas carols in the courtyard at Renishaw Hall.
• Tickets: £3.00
• Phone: 01246 432 310
• Click here for Renishaw calendar.

ABBEYDALE SINGERS: CAROLS IN THE COURTYARD 30/11/2008

• 10am – 4pm: Renishaw Hall, Renishaw, Sheffield, S21 3WB
• The Abbeydale Singers will be singing Christmas Carols in the courtyard at Renishaw Hall during the Christmas Market.
• Phone: 01246 432 310
• Click here for Renishaw calendar.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 30/11/2008

• 10am – 5pm: Bradfield Village Hall, The Sands, Low Bradfield, Sheffield S6 6LB
• Come along and pick up some Christmas gifts at this festive craft fair. There will be over 20 different stalls and refreshments available.
• FREE
• Click here for more information.

WHIRLOW HALL FARM CHRISTMAS FAIR 30/11/2008

• 10am – 3pm: Whirlow Hall Farm, Whirlow Lane, Sheffield S11 9QF
• The fair will include a Farmer’s Market, a Craft Fair, food and drink stalls, Christmas trees, Free Range Turkeys, Santa’s Grotto, live music and arts and crafts stalls. You will also be able to buy Christmas Cards featuring an original design by Sheffield artist Pete McKee.
• Tickets: £2.00
• Phone: 0114 235 2678
• Events page at Whirlow Farm.

SHEFFIELD’S NIGHT OF HONOUR 30/11/2008

• 7pm – 9pm: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, Sheffield S1 2BP
• With 1500 guests, the city’s dignitaries, sports stars and special guest presenter Will Mellor, we will be celebrating the unsung heros of our great city of Sheffield. You can nominate online at www.nightofhonour.org.uk or complete a nomination form for each person you would like to nominate. Closing date for nominations is 5pm Friday 26th September 2008.
• Categories:
  Sheffield’s Best Schools Worker
  Sheffield’s Best Queen and/or King of Customer Care
  Sheffield’s Best Investor in Children
  Sheffield’s Best Spring Chicken (for Senior Citizens)
  Sheffield’s Braveheart Award
  Sheffield’s Best Secret Angel (for volunteers)
  Sheffield’s Best Community Organisation of the Year
  Sheffield’s Best Carer
  Sheffield’s Child of the Year Award 2008
  Sheffield’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2008
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 223 3400

REMEMBER WHEN AT CHISTMAS 01/12/2008

• 2:30pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• “Remember When” is filled with magical musical memories from the 1940s, 50s and early 60s. It’s a real feel-good mixture of sing-a-long songs, show tunes and good old fashioned fun, with some amazing costumes and a unique atmosphere that will touch your heart.
• £10.00
• Phone: 0114 223 3740
• Click here for more information.

SHEFFIELD BACH SOCIETY 01/12/2008

• 7pm: Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA

The Sheffield Bach Society will be performing Handel’s “Messiah” with the South Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Peter Collis. Tonight’s performance will feature Deborah Norman (soprano), Beth Mackay (contralto), Styephen Muir (tenor) and Mark Rowlinson (bass).

• Tickets: £13.00
• Phone: 0114 275 3434
• Sheffield Bach Society website.

KATHERINE JENKINS 01/12/2008

• 7:30pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• The Welsh opera star has announced she will be launching her Winter 2008 UK Tour at the Irwin Mitchell Oval Hall Stage in Sheffield in December. Special guests supporting Katherine Jenkins on tour will be four piece, Blake, who won the NS and I Album of the Year Award at this year’s Classical Brits.
• Phone: 0114 223 3740
• Click here for more information.

EVENING CONCERT: SACRED MUSIC BY PALESTRINA, SCHUBERT AND MESSIAEN 02/12/2008

• 7.30pm – 9.30pm: Firth Hall, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN
• Sheffield University Chamber Choir Conducted by Nigel Simeone with Gary O’Shea (piano). Music to include: Palestrina arr. Wagner: Stabat Mater. Messiaen: Two Choruses for “Jeanne d’Arc” Schubert arr. Brahms: Mass in E flat major D950.
• Complimentary wine will be offered during the interval.
• Tickets: £8
• Phone: 0114 222 2000
• Click here for the evening concert series webpage.

SHEFFIELD LIBRARIES STAFF CAROL SERVICE 02/12/2008

• 7.30pm – 9pm: Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JB
• Sheffield Libraries, Archives and Information – Staff Carol Service
• A service of carols and readings with speaker Rev Bob Heathcote and singing by the Library Singers followed by refreshments.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 272 1089

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING 04/12/2008

• 9:30am – 12:30pm: Frecheville Library, Smalldale Road, Sheffield S12 4YD
• Join the team at Frecheville Library for a Christmas Coffee Morning.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 203 7817

DICK WHITTINGTON 05/12/2008

• 10am & 1.30pm, Abbeydale Picture House, 387 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield S7 1FS
• Daytime fun for younger children as Chaplin’s Panto presents “Dick Whittington” at the Abbeydale Picture House. A great opportunity for parents, grandparents, or carers to bring young children along to an affordable, fun, family event. School and nursery parties also very welcome.
• Tickets: £5.00
• Phone: 07775 966106
• Phone: 0114 281 1155
• Click here for event webpage.

IT’S CHRISTMAS 05/12/2008

• 10am – 12:30pm: Stannington Library, Uppergate Road, Sheffield S6 6BX
• Additional Information: There is a second session from 1.30 till 6.30pm
• It’s Christmas so why not pop into Stannington Library for coffee and mince pies. Drop in any time between 10am and 12.30pm or 1.30pm and 6.30pm.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 293 0489

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING 05/12/2008

• 10am: Firth Park Library, 443 Firth Park Road, Sheffield S5 6QQ
• Drop in at Firth Park Library for a cup of festive coffee. Children from Hucklow Primary School will be singing carols at 11am. Everyone is welcome.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 203 7433

CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT WITH THE SHEFFIELD SINGERS 05/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Victoria Hall Methodist Church, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JB
• Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind are holding their Christmas Carol Concert with The Sheffield Singers (Members of the Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus) and The South Yorkshire Police Brass Band.
• £10.00
• General Enquiries: 0114 244 6164

CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN DAY AND FAIR 06/12/2008

• 10am – 4pm: Hillsborough Sports Arena, Middlewood, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4HA
• Christmas stalls, Santa’s grotto, food, drink and much more.
• FREE Tickets are available from 07763 077130
• Phone: 0114 221 1900

SHEFFIELD UNITED JUNIOR BLADES CHRISTMAS FAIR 06/12/2008

• 10am, St Cyprians Church Hall, Birchvale Road, Frecheville, Sheffield S12 4XY
• There will be lots going on at the Sheffield United Junior Blades Christmas Fair including face painting, a water and wine table, a Premier cookware table, a jewellery table , a Christmas cards table, a lucky dip, a raffle and lots more.
• £0.50 admission

KELHAM ISLAND MUSEUM VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET 06/12/2008 – 07/12/2008

• 10am – 7pm: Kelham Island Industrial Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY
• Additional Information: On Sunday 7th the event finishes at 5pm
• A number of activities will take place throughout the day such as firing up the newly restored River Don Engine and a visit from Father Christmas. Children can make Christmas bonbons and badges and there will be musical entertainment throughout the day.
• Tickets: £3.00
• Phone: 0114 272 2106
• Phone: 0114 272 2106

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA 06/12/2008

• 11am: St Augustine’s Church, Brocco Bank, Ecclesall, Sheffield S11 8RQ
• The St Augustine’s Christmas Extravaganza, taking place in the Church Hall, will feature stalls, games, competitions and hot turkey sandwiches.
• Phone: 0789 647449

SANTA’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 06/12/2008

• 1pm – 5pm: Sheffield Ski Village, Vale Rd, Sheffield S3 9SJ
• Father Christmas, mulled wine, mince pies, Carol singers and the Escafeld Brass Band. A sponsored Santa dash on skis and snowboards will take place on the slopes plus a raffle to raise money for the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 276 9459
• Click here for the Sheffield Ski Village.

FESTIVE FUN ART TIME 06/12/2008

• 2pm – 4pm: Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP
• Get the family in the festive mood together by making your own seasonal decorations and holiday cards at our creative art session. Suitable for 5-12 years plus accompanying grown-up (adults go free). Places must be booked in advance.
• Tickets: £3.50
• Phone: 0114 278 2600 General Enquiries: 0114 278 2655.
• Click here for more information.

VIVA VOCE: VENICE – VIRTUE AND VICE 06/12/2008

• 7.30pm: St Matthews, Carver Street, Sheffield S1 4FS
• A concert by the chamber choir Viva Voce featuring music from Venice. Featuring pieces by Vivaldi, Monterverdi, Gabrieli and others.
• Tickets: £8.00
• Tickets only available on the door. Under 16s go free.

THE SIGHT AND SOUND CHRISTMAS SHOW 06/12/2008

• 7.30pm: St Luke’s Church, Lodge Moor, 18 Blackbrook Road, Lodge Moor, Sheffield S10 4LP
• The Sheffield Photographic Society Audio-Visual Group presents “The Sight and Sound Christmas Show”. In aid of The Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind and Guide Dogs.
• Tickets: £5.00
• Tickets are available from 0114 230 8738

ABBEYDALE SINGERS 07/12/2008

• City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• The Abbeydale Singers perform live at the Sheffield City Hall.
• Phone: 0114 223 3740

NETHER EDGE FARMERS’ MARKET AND XMAS FAIR 07/12/2008

• 12:00pm – 4:00pm
• The bottom of Nether Edge Road and Glen Road (down to Ashland Road) will be closed to traffic from 9am to 5pm for the Nether Edge Farmers Market and Xmas Fair. As well as lots of food and craft stalls, there will be hot food and drinks, live music and morris dancers, children’s activities including lantern making and bouncy castle, Santa’s Grotto, carols, and local school choirs. Money raised from stall hire will go to HARC (Homeless and Rootless at Christmas).
• FREE
• Trade Enquiries: 0114 255 2454

A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL CALVACADE 07/12/2008

• 7.15pm & 2pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• The evening will be a varied programme of music, seasonal and non-seasonal, with songs from the West End shows and operetta to popular chart topping hits. The performance features The Abbeydale Singers accompanied by The Fellowship Concert Orchestra and Choir.
• Tickets: £8.00
• Phone: 0114 223 3740
• £2 concession for school age children and over 60s, for group booking contact Mr Roe: 0114 229 5501
• Phone: 0114 223 3740

ICESHEFFIELD CHRISTMAS ICE RINK 08/12/2008 – 14/12/2008

• 10am – 5pm: Sheffield City Centre
• Additional Information: Wednesday late night until 20:00
• Enjoy Christmas in Sheffield City Centre this year at this mini outdoor ice rink in Millennium Square, courtesy of iceSheffield.
• FREE

CRAFTY CHRISTMAS FUN 08/12/2008

• 4pm – 5pm: Stocksbridge Library, Manchester Road, Sheffield S36 1DH
• Join the team at Stocksbridge Library for an hour of festive crafts and fun. Get glittery, get messy and get Christmasy. Suitable for children 4 years old and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 273 4205

MESSIAEN: VINGT REGARDS SUR L’ENFANT JESUS 09/12/2008

• 7.30pm – 9.30pm: Firth Hall, Sheffield University, Department of Music, 38 Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR
• A Piano recital given by Irish pianist Maria McGarry. Considered one of the greatest piano works of the 20th century and inspired by Messiaen’s deeply religious beliefs, the piece reflects upon the childhood of Jesus Christ. This rarely performed work is the summit of Messiaen’s keyboard music.
• Tickets: £8
• Phone: 0114 222 2000
• Click here for event page.

BREAST CANCER CARE’S CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 2008 10/12/2008

• 7.30pm – 9.00pm: Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA

This is the perfect opportunity to get friends, family and work colleagues together to enjoy a magical service, all the while helping Breast Cancer Care raise funds and provide support and information to the thousands of people affected by breast cancer every year. Tickets are half price for children under 16’s and include refreshments after the event.

• Tickets: £8.00
• Phone: 0114 275 3434

SHEFFIELD CHRISTMAS MARKET 2008 11/12/2008 – 14/12/2008

• Sheffield City Centre
• The Sheffield Christmas Market has grown to around 50 – 60 traders in recent years who display and selling a large range of crafts, gifts including hand-made products like jewellery, artwork and clothing.
• FREE

SEASONAL STORIES FOR SNOWY NIGHTS 11/12/2008

• 10.15am – 3.30pm: Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TP
• Develop your story telling skills and bring to life characters from the collection at Weston Park Museum. Work with international story teller Katrice Horsley and create a seasonal storyscape that you can share with family and friends over the winter break.
• Tickets: £25.00 Phone: 0114 278 2600

ALADDIN 11/12/2008 – 10/01/2009

• 7pm: Lyceum Theatre, Tudor Square, Sheffield S1 2LA
• Signed and Audio Described Performance – Thursday 18th December 7.00pm
• A Sheffield theatres co-production with Evolution Pantomimes
• This Christmas take a magical carpet ride to the Far East in our fun-packed family pantomime. With comedy, singing, dancing, breathtaking illusions, lots of audience participation and an all-star cast, this year’s Lyceum Theatre pantomime promises to be our biggest, best and funniest pantomime ever!
• Tickets: £10 – £18
• Phone: 0114 249 6000
• Phone: 0114 249 5999
• Click here for more information.

UNDER THE STARS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 11/12/2008

• 7.30pm – 11.00pm: Hallam Union Building of Sheffield (HUBS), 6 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2QQ
• Under The Stars, the learning disability friendly nightclub, hosts it’s Christmas Special. Over 18s only.
• Tickets: £5.00
• Tickets are £5 on the door or £4.50 in advance from 07942 230249

DORE MALE VOICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERTS 12/12/2008 – 13/12/2008

• Christ Church, Dore, Townhead Road, Dore, Sheffield S17 3GA
• The Dore Male Voice Choir perform their Christmas Concert over two nights at Dore Parish Church.

EMMANUEL CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 12/12/2008

• 9.30am – 11.30am: Emmanuel Church, Thorpe Drive, Waterthorpe, Sheffield S20 7JU
• Emmanuel Church are holding a Christmas Bazaar to raise funds for a playgroup.

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS DISCO 12/12/2008

• 6:30pm – 1:00am: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, Sheffield S1 2BP
• Re-live the best days of your life at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. The perfect Christmas opportunity for sports teams, work dos, reunions, dancing queens or a night out with the boys. Over 18’s only.
• Tickets: £19.88
• Phone: 0114 223 3400

SNOW SHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 12/12/2008 – 13/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Library Theatre, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ
• The University of Sheffield Light Entertainment Society proudly presents heir joyous Christmas pantomime “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. Some of the jokes may not be suitable for young children.
• £5.00

AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH SHEFFIELD FOLK CHORALE 12/12/2008

• 7.30pm, St Peter’s Church (Greenhill), Reney Avenue, Sheffield S8 7FN
• A feast of new, traditional and world carols in glorious four part harmony, followed by seasonal refreshments.
• Tickets: £6.00
• Tickets are available from 0114 236 9491 or 0114 237 4513 and on the door.

HALLAM CHORAL SOCIETY – A CHRISTMAS FANTASIA 12/12/2008

• 7:30pm: Holy Trinity, Grove Road, Millhouses, Sheffield S7 2HB
• Hallam Choral Society, conducted by Peter Taylor, presents a selection of carols, Christmas music and readings including R Vaughan-Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols.
• Tickets: £9
• Tickets are available from 0114 233 1688

GEORGIA MANCIO QUINTET 12/12/2008

• 8.30pm – 11.15pm: Polish Catholic Centre, 518-520 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PY
• The doors open at 7.45pm
• Georgia Mancio’s delivery is shot through with sincerity and gravitas. She is a natural and instinctive musician with a pure and honeyed tone.
• Under 15s get in free. Tickets: £10.00
• General Enquiries: 0114 273 8678 Click here for more info.

ABBERYDALE SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13/12/2008

• St Marks Church, Broomfield Road, Sheffield S10 2SE
• The Abbeydale Singers perform their Christmas Concert at St Mark’s Church.
• Phone: 0114 266 3613

CHRISTMAS BAND SHOWCASE 13/12/2008

• Abbeydale Picture House, 387 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield S7 1FS
• Students from Sheffield Hallam University present a showcase featuring local bands.
• Tickets: £5.00 Tickets available from 07775 966106
• Phone: 0114 281 1155
• Click here for event webpage.

IT’S CHRISTMAS 13/12/2008

• 9:30am – 12:00pm: Stannington Library, Uppergate Road, Sheffield S6 6BX
• It’s Christmas so why not pop into Stannington Library for coffee and mince pies. There will be music from the Stannington Bell Ringers.
• Phone: 0114 293 0489

THE VINTAGE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND 13/12/2008 & 14/12/2008

• 10am – 4pm, Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP
• The Affordable Vintage Fashion Fair is back at Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery for an extra special Christmas weekender. We are supporting Marie Curie cancer care at all our fairs and would like to ask all guests to bring any items of clothes they would like to donate to the charity to the event.
• Tickets: £1.00
• Phone: 0114 278 2600
• Click here for event page.

CHRISTMAS CHOIR 13/12/2008 – 14/12/2008

• 1pm – 2pm: Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TP
• As part of Christmas with Museums Sheffield come and see the Sheffield University Singers’ Society Choir.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 278 2600

SHEFFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 13/12/2008

• 3pm: St Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
• A concert by the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Chris Lee.
• Tickets: £7.00
• Tickets are available from 01709 850473 or on the door
• Phone: 0114 258 6550

A REAL MAGICAL CHRISTMAS 13/12/2008 & 14/12/2008

• 3.30pm & 8.30pm: Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield S10 2LN
• Once again Sheffield City Council Parks and Countryside Service have teamed up with the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Appeal, Real Radio and the Rotary Club to organise a wonderful Christmas experience event at Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Features to look forward to include: Santa’s Workshop, festive Illuminations, a craft market, Santa’s Sled and Reindeer, carols in the gardens, good food and refreshments and free children’s rides.
• Adults £5.00, accompanied Children free.
• Helping to raise funds for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
• Tickets available on the door only.
• Phone: 0114 268 6001
• Click here for more information.

ECCLESFIELD HANDBELL RINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13/12/2008

• 7pm – 9pm: Gatty Memorial Hall, 29 Priory Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S35 9AX
• A traditional Ecclesfield village carol concert, organised by the Ecclesfield Handbell Ringers. The concert includes performances by the Ecclesfield Handbell Ringers, the Barnsley Building Society Brass Band and the Emley Choir. There will also be community carol singing. Come and have an enjoyable evening with excellent music and a good sing.
• £5.00 Tickets are available from 0114 234 2608 or by emailing hazelandpaul@talktalk.net
• General Enquiries: 0114 234 2608

CHRISTMAS BRASS & VOICES 13/12/2008

• 7pm: Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA
• Doors open at 6.30pm
• A festive concert by the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band and The Choir of Sheffield Cathedral. This is the 15th annual event raising funds for Sheffield Cathedral.
• Tickets: £10.00
• Phone: 0114 275 3434

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13/12/2008

• 7.30pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• Christmas Concert with the Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, with conductor Darius Battiwalla and presenter Brian Kaye.
• This year’s Christmas concert will include some of the favourite classical Christmas music, ranging from Correlli’s Christmas concerto to the ever-popular Christmas carols sung by the Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus and you our audience.
• Tickets: £15.00
• Phone: 0114 223 3740
• General Enquiries: 0114 22 33 740

STERNDALE SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT – CONCIERTO DI NAVIDAD 13/12/2008

• 7.30pm – 9.30pm: St. John’s Church, Ranmoor, Ranmoor Park Road, Sheffield S10 3GX
• Join the Sterndale Singers and celebrate Christmas in rhythm with a South American flavour. Programme includes: “Navidad Nuestra” and “Missa Criolla” by Ariel Ramirez, “Magnificat with interpolated carols” by Hieronymous Praetorius and other Christmas music.
• Tickets: £8.00 Tickets available from 01246 414187 or on the door

CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING 14/12/2008

• 1pm – 2pm: Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield S11 8NT
• A workshop making a Christmas Wreath. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served to help keep folks warm.
• FREE

BISHOPS’ HOUSE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS 14/12/2008

• 2pm – 4pm: Bishops House, Norton Lees Lane, Sheffield S8 9BE

An afternoon of carol singing and traditional refreshments, organised by Museums Sheffield, in the perfect seasonal setting of Bishops’ House. Early attendance recommended to ensure a seat at this popular event in a cosy space. Please note there will be a small charge for refreshments.

• FREE
• Phone: 0114 278 2600

CAROL SERVICE WITH THE STANNINGTON BRASS BAND 14/12/2008

• 7pm: Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JD
• Join the Stannington Brass Band for a festive carol service. There will be a collection after the service.
• FREE
• Phone: 0114 276 7114

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK 14/12/2008

• 7.30pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• Additional performance at 3pm
• Drift back to a glamorous era where the famous rubbed shoulders with the politicians and partied hard. Frank, Sammy and Dean, all singing, all dancing, all round entertainers, injected not only their songs into the 50s and 60s, but a lifestyle that everyone wanted.
• Tickets: £15.00
• Phone: 0114 223 3740
• Click here for more details.

JAKE AND ELWOOD’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 15/12/2008

• 7.30pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• The legendary Jake and Elwood Blues will be raising the roof this Yuletide with their highly entertaining Christmas Party. Featuring the critically acclaimed Black Rhino Band.
• Tickets: £25.00
• Disabled Access Booking Line 0114 2233 752 (Please call this number if you require a wheelchair position)
• Phone: 0114 223 3740

ESCAFELD CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT 15/12/2008

• 7:30pm: Ecclesall All Saints Parish Church, Ringinglow Road
• Sheffield S11 7PQ
• This year the Christmas Concert will supporting the work of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. There will be seasonal music and readings all rounded off with mulled and mince pies.
• Phone: 0114 268 5017

HALLAM CHORAL SOCIETY – COME AND SING! 15/12/2008

• 7.30pm, Hallam Community Hall, Hallam Primary School Grounds, Hallam Grange Crescent, Sheffield S10 4BD
• Hallam Choral Society, conducted by Peter Taylor, presents an evening of Christmas music, carols and readings for you to join in with.
• £7.00 Tickets are available from 0114 233 1688

RANGER EVENTS: FESTIVE FUN DAY 16/12/2008

• 10.30am – 3pm: High Hazels Park, High Hazels, Sheffield S9 4PE
• Join the Rangers for some festive fun at the old café building in High Hazels Park. Suitable for families. No dogs allowed.
• Toilets, Disabled Toilets, Refreshments, Car Park, Wheelchair accessible
• General Enquiries: 0114 261 1925

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 16/12/2008

• 7pm: Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JD
• A public reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” by the Rev Geoffrey R. Usher.
• Phone: 0114 276 7114

ELVIS AT CHRISTMAS 16/12/2008

• 7.30pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• Accompanied by his top level orchestra and singers and wearing costumes which are accurate in every detail, Lee ‘Memphis’ King recreates it all with stunning authenticity; the voice, the look and the moves.
• Tickets: £18.50
• Phone: 0114 223 3740

LAST LAUGH CHRISTMAS PARTY 16/12/2008 – 18/12/2008

• 8pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• A self-confessed professional northerner, and far worse a celebrity Manchester United fan, Paul Tonkinson is a star of comedy in all its forms. Richard Morton has built up a formidable reputation as a live stand up, having completed several UK tours with Jack Dee, Lee Evans, Jo Brand, Lily Savage and Phill Jupitus.
• Tickets £35.00
• Phone: 0114 223 3740

CHRISTMAS CHARITY BALL 17/12/2008

• 7pm: City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
• Dennis Hobson Promotions and Eliot Kennedy present a Christmas Charity Ball with special guests Bryan Adams, Peter Kay and many more, in aid of Cavendish Cancer Care and Weston Park Hospital.
• For more information call 0114 256 0550, Sarah Thompson on 07827 888 482 or visit the website at http://www.fightacademy.com
• Tickets £20.00
• Phone: 0114 223 3740

SHEFFIELD ORATORIO CHORUS: CAROLS 18/12/2008

• 7:30pm: St Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
• An evening of festive carols with the Sheffield Oratorio Chorus.
• Tickets: £8.00
• Phone: 0114 258 6550

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 18/12/2008

• 7:30pm: Hallam Methodist Church, Nether Green Road, Nether Green, Sheffield S11 7EJ
• You are invited to an evening with Mr Charles Dickens and his Ghosts for his presentation of “A Christmas Carol”. Funds raised will be going to H.A.R.C. (Homeless And Rootless at Christmas). Refreshments will be served.
• Tickets: £5.00
• Tickets are available from 0114 230 7894 or 0114 237 3628 or on the door

CHRISTMAS BIG WHEEL 19/12/2008 – 07/01/2009

• 10am – 10pm: Sheffield City Centre
• Take a break from your Christmas shopping and enjoy a relaxing ride on the Christmas ferris wheel in Barker’s Pool.
• £2.50

ABBEYDALE’S FAMILY CHRISTMAS CABARET 19/12/2008

• 7:30pm – 10:30pm: Abbeydale Picture House, 387 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield S7 1FS
• Get into the Christmas mood with a family Christmas Cabaret in the 80 year old Abbeydale Picture House building with carol singing to finish.
• £10.00
• Phone: 07775 966106: 0114 281 1155
• Click here for more info.

SOUL BROTHERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 19/12/2008 – 20/12/2008

• 7:30pm – 1:00am, University House, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN
• The Soul Brothers Band is a slick outfit that comprises of a grooving powerhouse four piece rhythm section, a well choreographed four piece brass section, a sound and lighting engineer, and the best lead vocalist and front man in the business. A 5 course dinner is served is served during the evening. Deposit of £10 per place required.
• £35.00 Other Ticket Information 0114 222 8991
• General Enquiries: 0114 222 8991

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 20/12/2008

• 7:30pm: Library Theatre, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ
• Additional Information: There will also be a matinee at 2.30pm. Bravo Productions, well known across the region for their Music Hall shows, presents a concert of traditional Christmas music and festive fun.
• Tickets £8.00 Tickets are available from 01909 567 326

RANGER EVENTS: CHRISTMAS AT RIVELIN 21/12/2008

• 11am – 3pm: Rivelin Valley, Sheffield
• Join in the festive spirit at Rivelin with Christmas crafts, activities and music. Suitable for families. It is essential to book for this event. Meet at the Rivelin Valley Café.
• FREE Places can be booked on 0114 268 6196 General Enquiries: 0114 268 6196

RANGER EVENTS: CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING 22/12/2008

• 1pm: Ecclesall Woods, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S17
• Make traditional Christmas wreaths with the Rangers, using holly and hazel, to decorate your front door. Please wear suitable clothing and stout footwear. Meet at the Ecclesall Saw Mill on Abbey Lane.
• FREE
• Toilets, Disabled Toilets, Car Park, Baby Changing Facilities
• General Enquiries: 0114 283 9195

RANGER EVENTS: CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 22/12/2008

• 1pm – 3pm
• Get into the Christmas spirit and make some natural tree decorations and Christmas wreaths down by the river side. Meet on the Upper Don Walk path, off Millsands Road, opposite Nursery Street.
• FREE

RIVER STEWARDSHIP COMPANY WINTER EVENTS – CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 22/12/2008

• 1pm – 3pm
• Join the team from the River Stewardship Company on the Upper Don Walk path off Millsands Road and make some natural tree decorations and Christmas wreaths down by the river side.
• FREE
• General Enquiries: 07825 844691

RANGER EVENTS: CHRISTMAS CREATIONS 23/12/2008

• 12.30pm – 2.30pm: Spider Park, Sheffield
• Join the Rangers to make festive decorations. Meet at Spider Park, off Ben Lane.
• FREE
• Toilets, Disabled Toilets, Car Park, Baby Changing Facilities
• General Enquiries: 0114 268 6196

CBEEBIES LIVE! 23/12/2008

• 2pm & 5pm: Sheffield Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF
• Stephanie from Lazytown, Squiglet and Underground Ernie. Returning to the arena stage again this year are the Teletubbies, so come and dance along with them for real. Joining them are the ever popular Mr Tumble, Postman Pat, Jakers!, Koala Brothers, Boo!, Pingu and Tweenies, making CBeebies Live! Treasure Hunt the biggest, brightest CBeebies Live! show ever.
• £15.50
• Phone: 0114 256 5656
• Wheelchair access, disabled toilets, disabled seating bays, disabled parking, the Box Office has a low level counter and a hearing loop.

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