Local Artists at Samuel’s Kitchen

From 30^th September to 14^th of October: Helen Hunt, author and illustrator of children’s story book Steelosaurus, and ‘Midpack Rider’ Tom Faulkner whose work celebrates his passion for outdoor sports and the city of Sheffield. Neil Rattenbury exhibits three wildlife canvas-bonded prints from three safaris he has travelled on in three different countries. To accompany the photographs he will display a book he has written describing the safaris and illustrated with a selection of prints from each of the three countries.

Drop into this fantastic little café to see the work of two talented local artists and have a cuppa with Tracy and her lovely staff. Opening hours 7.30 – 14.00

Local Artists at Voyager Art Space

A pop-up art gallery for Homegrown at 473 Manchester Rd! Open from 2^nd to 14^th October, M, Tu, W, Sa, Su 10.00 – 16.00, Th, F 16.00 – 19.00. Featuring Paulette Falcidia – an intuitive artist generally working with mixed media, Josette Falcidia – specialist in decorative paint finishes and a craft tutor, Stephen Hetherington – sculptor, working with traditional and modern materials, Art About ‘Ere – sketchbooks and pictures from the outdoor art group, Drop In Group – work from a group of senior citizens who regularly get together and sometimes get creative!

The Meeting Place Art Exhibition

Begins at Christ Church on 30^th September and runs for the whole festival A wonderful display of painting, crafts, poetry and writing. Drop by and have a cup of tea with these wonderful homegrown artists and makers. The Art Society Exhibition is also running here.

Exhibition At Stocksbridge Library

Throughout the Festival there will be a display of poetry and prose in Stocksbridge Library, written by members of Stocksbridge Library’s Writing for Pleasure group.

The Great HomeGrown Art Trail

Last year local children provided dozens of drawings and paintings about ‘Our Town’. This year business along the high street will once again become a gallery for the children’s creations, exploring this year’s theme of ‘Our Town Past and Future’.

Saturday 30th September

Art Round ‘Ere

10.00 – 12.00. Meet at Don Field Deepcar. Paint, draw and sketch outdoors in our beautiful local countryside. Art tuition with a bit of local history and environmental education. Please bring basic kit, pencils and paper. Wear suitable clothing, possibly something to sit on. Contact Jackie on 07562 113692

Home Grown Concert

19.00 Christ Church Stocksbridge. Steel Valley Beacon Arts present a night to remember as local artists gather at Christ Church to provide an evening of entertainment. For more details visit steel-valley-beacon-arts.co.uk Tickets from Samuel’s Kitchen and 07792 142 545

Sunday 1^st October

Makers Market

10.00 – 15.00. Fox Valley Retail Park. Local artists and makers will be at Fox Valley selling their goods.

Pam Goodison Glass Art Workshop

13.00 – 15.00. 30 Pot House Lane. Make your own fused glass curve. No previous experience needed. Fee £50. To book a place call 07511 781322.

Monday 2^nd October

Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir Open Rehearsal

19.30 – 21.30 Bolsterstone Village Hall. Gents – drop in to Bolsterstone Village Hall and see what’s involved in joining this wonderful choir.

Tuesday 3^rd October

Stocksbridge Arts Society Class

10.30 – 11.30 Christ Church. Drop in, meet the artists, and have a go! Stay around and have a look at a display of their excellent work.

Story Time with Suzy Senior

10.30 – 11.15 Stocksbridge Library. Suzy Senior is an incredible storyteller; children adore her funny stories which have even been read out on Cbeebies. There will be stories and crafts from Suzy Senior and the library staff. All preschool children and their adults are welcome. Telephone 0114 273 4205 stocksbridge.library@sheffield.gov.uk

HomeGrown Proms

19.30 – 21.30 The Venue, Main Hall. Concert with Waldershelf Singers and Deepcar Brass Band. Our own Home Grown Proms with songs from our local community choir, Waldershelf Singers, and some good tunes from Deepcar Brass Band. The bar will be open, and a good time is guaranteed. Tickets £8, bookable through TicketSource or choir members, or email waldershelfsingers@gmail.com

Open Mic at The Pen Nook Deepcar.

20.00 at the Pen Nook. Free event. Fancy a sing or just enjoy hearing talented local singers/players do their thing? Drop into the Nook, you’ll be made welcome by a lovely bunch of local artists.

 

Wednesday 4th October

Read Aloud Session

10.30 Stocksbridge Library. Relax and listen to Hercule Poirot stories from Agatha Christie and Sophie Hannah. Free Refreshments. Telephone 0114 273 4205

Songwriters Showcase.

19.30 – 22.30 The Venue. A group of local singer songwriters present an evening to celebrate their music. Pop along to this wonderful free concert. Featuring Domino Effect, SatNav Pete, Jason Quincey and more.

Thursday 5^th October

Open Garden – Sculpture and Biodiversity

10.00 – 16.00 4 Armitage Rd, Deepcar. Noel Lockley’s work is all made from recycled materials, mainly steel and stone. Each piece has its own story. His garden was the winner of a garden of the year green fingers competition.  In his garden he concentrates on making art on biodiversity and showing how to make a functioning outside space, whether in a large garden or a hanging basket.

Poetry Reading with Ian Enters

19.00 – 20.00 at Christ Church. A HomeGrown home-coming.

Friday 6^th October

Relax with Poetry with Ian Enters

10.30 – 11.30 Stocksbridge Library

Open Garden – Sculpture and Biodiversity

10.00 – 16.00 4 Armitage Rd Deepcar

Steel Valley Beacon Arts Drop-in

19.00 – 21.00 at Christ Church. Come along and see SVBA rehearsing ‘A Christmas Carol.’

Saturday 7^th October

Art Round ‘Ere

10.00 -12.00. Meet at Lidl. Paint, draw and sketch outdoors in our beautiful local countryside. Art tuition with a bit of local history and environmental education. Please bring basic kit, pencils and paper. Wear suitable clothing, possibly something to sit on. Contact Jackie on 07562 113692

You CAN join a choir!

14.00 – 15.30 at Inman Pavilion. Free event. Do you want to join a choir or singing group, but have never plucked up courage to do so? Workshop with fun, games and cake to encourage people to join choirs. Led by Hilary Osborn. Hilary is an experienced performer, choral director and a professional trained singer.

Sunday 8^th October

The Meeting Place

From 14.00 to 16.00 we will be offering afternoon tea (open to the public, small charge) to encourage visitors to the displays and to look at the garden which the Meeting Place created.

Monday 9^th October

Open Invitation to Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir rehearsal

19.00 – 21.30 Millhouse Green Institute. We’ll have our usual rehearsal on 9^th October but we’re happy to have visitors – singing or not singing – who may like to pop in and see what we do! We always have tea / coffee biscuits / cake from 19.00, so do come and meet us. We are always happy to see (and even hear!) new members.

Tuesday 10^th October

Stocksbridge Art Society Open Session

10.30 – 11.30 Christ Church. Drop in, see the artists working and while you are there have a look at their wonderful display set up around the church foyer.

Open Mic At The Pen Nook Deepcar.

20.00 at The Pen Nook. Free event. Fancy a sing or just enjoy hearing talented local singers/players do their thing? Drop into the Nook, you’ll be made welcome by a lovely bunch of local artists.

Home Grown Introduction to Local Carols

19.30 – 21.30 at The Venue. Waldershelf Singers invite you to come along to one of their rehearsals. We are going to be looking at some of our traditional local carols. Bring your Blue Book if you have one, if not, we will lend you one. Come and learn the tunes, or even the different parts so you can sing in harmony! No booking required, just turn up and join in. There will be cake. Free event.

Wednesday 11^th October

Chat and Craft  

10.30 at Stocksbridge Library. A cross-stitch and knitting session for beginners. All materials and refreshments are free. Come and give it a try! Telephone 0114 273 4205.

Thursday 12^th October

Friendship Acoustic Afternoon

14.00 – 17.00. The Friendship Pub Manchester Road. An afternoon of acoustic music open to all to join in with a song or tune.

Friday 13^th October

Relax with a poem

10.30 – 11.30 Stocksbridge Library. Listen to poems being read, and read your favourite to others if you’d like. Refreshments are free and everyone is welcome. Telephone 0114 2734205

Saturday 14^th October

Art Round ‘Ere

10.00 – 11.00. Paint, draw and sketch indoors at the Voyager Art Space, Manchester Rd.

Steel Valley Beacon

Bright Sparks (Under 11’s) present ‘Jungle Book’ at Christ Church Stocksbridge. Time to be confirmed. Tickets £5 from Samuel’s Kitchen and 07792 142 545

 

GRAND FINALE

19.00 start at the Stocksbridge Legionnaires’ Club, Edward St, Stocksbridge, S36 1BA. Come and have a dance with superb Ceilidh Band Rim Ram Ruff, or just come along and enjoy yourself! FREE OF CHARGE but a donation would be welcome on the night.

Special offers

Fullam Ketch Fitness is a Performing Arts and Fitness Studio specialising in Flexibility Improvement, Pole Dance/Pole Fitness, Aerial Silks and Aerial Hoop classes for first-timers and beginners aged 18 and over (our eldest client is 92 years old). Throughout the Homegrown Festival, we are offering some BUY ONE GET ONE FREE CLASSES, with a further 25% off the full month of October for those who wish to continue. Pre-Registration is essential. To arrange, please contact Fullam Ketch Fitness on Facebook or Instagram (@FullamKetchFitness), or by email at fullamketch@gmail.com

Branching Out Dancing Free 1^st dancing class in October Saturday morning children’s session at the Inman Pavilion and Tuesday evening adult sessions Zion church Oughtibridge. Contact branchingoutdancing.co.uk quoting Home Grown 2023.

Huge thanks to Sheffield City Council, Stocksbridge Town Council, The Bridge Community Shop, Sheffield Town Trust and Fox Valley for their support with funding.

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Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
A Musical for all the Family.
To be performed December 2023

Read through, Friday 9th June 7pm.