Steel Valley Beacon Arts announce our Homegrown Festival

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From September  the 9th to the 25th we will be hosting a large variety of Drama, Music, Comedy, and all kinds of performance and art in and around the Stocksbridge and Deepcar areas.

To find out more please see the full Programme of Events

22 years ago, Steel Valley Beacon Arts formed to bring opportunities to members of our community to get involved in the arts. Primarily we have “done shows” and built a healthy theatre company but our aim has always been to support other artists where we can. Homegrown is the fifth arts event we have organised and by far the biggest. Steel Valley Beacon Arts’ home is Christ Church, who have opened their doors to provide space for lots of the events to take place.

The Upper Don Arts Community (UDAC) forum formed in 2021 with the aim of supporting the arts in the Upper Don Valley, we have joined forces with them to develop the festival.

Friday 9th September

Lesley Gillott Presents “Relax with Poetry”

Stocksbridge Library. 10.30am. Free Event.

Pennine Artists Present: Sheffield Lakelands, An Exhibition

A group of respected professional and semi-professional artists who have exhibited widely, individually and together, selling artwork for over 20 years.
Stocksbridge Library. Until the 24th of September. Free Event.
Contact Jackie on 07562 113 692

Stocksbridge Art Society Exhibition

Drop into Christ Church most days and see some wonderful work by local artists.
Christ Church. Running until 15th Sept. Free Event.

Home Grown Launch Night; Presented By The Upper Don Arts Community and Steel Valley Beacon Arts.

Featuring Chris McShane and Ensemble, bar open all night
The Venue. 7pm to 10.30pm. Free Event.
Limited number of tickets available:
Call 07792 142 545 to book

Saturday 10th September

Noodle Performing Arts Drop In

For children aged 3 to 9 years – drop in, meet the staff and take part in a session.
Christ Church. 9am Free Event.
For more details, contact: Nikki 07984 461 711

Art Round ‘Ere

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.
(Please note: there will be a 15 minute off road walk to countryside sites so dress appropriately.)
Bolsterstone Church Hall. 10am. Free Event.
Contact Jackie on 07562 113 692

Worrall Festival

A line up of local talent, live music, ales, pimms & prosecco! There will be more activities for the kids and wonderful stalls from local crafters and businesses as well as a tasty BBQ and the return of Worrall Kitchen with a selection of tasty cakes
Worrall Memorial Hall. 1pm – 10pm. Free Event.

Fox Valley Event

Somethings brewing down at Fox Valley
Fox Valley Piazza. Approx. 2:30pm. Free Event.

Greave House Farm Blacksmith Workshop

Learn 3 techniques and have something to take away.
Greave House Farm. 10am to 4pm. £120.00 per person
Contact Barbara on 07724 505 911 to reserve your place.

Sheffield Walking Festival Starts.

Contact Stocksbridge Walkers Are Welcome for more details.

Sunday 11th September

Steel Valley Beacon Arts Under 11’s Present “Alice in Wonderland”

With afternoon tea provided
St Ann’s Hall. 2:30pm. £5.00
Tickets Available from 07792 142 545

Monday 12th September

Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir Drop-In

This world-renowned choir would love to recruit more members, you could make some beautiful music, find some lifelong friends, and have a few beers in the process. Come on gents, pop along and have a sing.
Bolsterstone Village Hall. 7.30pm. Free Event.

Valley Boy Exhibition

With almost 5000 fans on Facebook, Valley Boy has kindly sent us some of his amazing photographs to display on our virtual gallery. Will also include online auction of two prints.
On steel valley beacon arts website:
steel-valley-beacon-arts.co.uk
Free Event.

Tuesday 13th September

Stocksbridge Art Society Open Session

Drop in, see the artists working and while you are there have a look at their wonderful display set up around the church
Christ church. 9.45 am. Free Event.

Glass Making Workshop with Pam Goodison

Make a fused glass coaster, bird, heart from a choice of colours and textures, with the “uber” talented Pam Goodison will be on hand to show you some amazing techniques, your final piece will measure 10cm by 10cm
Stocksbridge Library. 11 am to 2pm. £20 (includes materials)
To book a place call 07511 781 322.

Waldershelf Choir Drop-In

Waldershelf is one of the oldest mixed choirs in the area, beautifully directed by Rachel Atkinson pop in you will get a warm welcome from this friendly bunch.
The Venue. 7.30pm. Free Event.

Alan Taylor painting class

All abilities class including beginners with Alan Taylor: independent painting tutor
and artist in residence at
Worley Hall. All materials and equipment provided
background music, guidance, and a bit of banter. Ready drawn outline if required. No judging or pressure, just pure relaxing quality time.
Christ Church. 6pm, £15.
Tickets Available from 07748 201 548

Wednesday 14th September

Open Mic at The Pen Nook.

Around 15 to 20 local singers and musicians gather to perform at the pen nook. Come and join this amazing bunch of talented people they’d love to see you.
The Pen Nook. 8pm. Free Event.

Steel Valley Beacon Folk Club

The Stocksbridge Folk Club relaunches tonight at The Rugby Club Stocksbridge from 7pm. See Steel Valley Beacon website for more details https://steel-valley-beacon-arts.co.uk/folk-club/

Thursday 15th September

Carry On Cruising the Musical

Christ Church presents “Carry On Cruising the musical” a mad romp around the Americas on the “lurve boat” led by Captain Bert Sigh. Who knows what you’ll find messing about on the water! Another fab show directed by Simon Utting. Not to be missed.
Christ Church. £5 and £8.
Tickets Available from 01142 883 937

Open practice with NoID

Come along if you are in y5 to y13 create your own arrangements of pop songs with a peer band.
At St Ann’s hall. 6pm to 7pm. Free Event.

Friday 16th September

Carry On Cruising the Musical

Christ Church presents “Carry On Cruising the Musical”
Christ Church. £5 and £8.
Tickets Available from 01142 883 937

My Town Exhibition Trail

Featuring children’s artwork inspired around the theme of “My Town” Displayed throughout the valley in the shop windows including: the co-op, the Bridge Shop, the business hair salon, Eyre and Co accountants, Samuel’s kitchen and Stocksbridge library and others.
Free Event.

Saturday 17th September

Art Round ‘Ere

Paint, draw and sketch outdoors in Fox Valley Piazza. Art tuition session alongside a bit of local history and environmental education. Please bring basic kit, pencils and paper.
Zorro Lounge. 10am. Free Event.
For more info, contact Jackie on 07562 113 692

Greave House Farm Open-Day

Greave House Farm is a care farm developed by two families, growing local produce, and supporting a small number of adults with learning difficulties. There will be local crafts, green woodworking demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment, and farm tours
Greave House Farm. 10am to 4pm. Free Event.
For more info; contact Barbara on 07724 505 911.

Carry On Cruising the Musical

Christ Church presents “Carry On Cruising the musical” Christ Church. £5 and £8.
Tickets Available from 01142 883 937

Sunday 18th September

Stocksbridge Walkers Are Welcome 5-Mile Circular

Starting at Hunshelf, to Tin Mill and then back to Fox Valley. All walkers eligible to a 10% discount from Regatta on non-clearance items
For more information, follow “Stocksbridge Walkers Are Welcome” on Facebook.

Joe Shaw and Instrumentalists Present Five New Folk Carols

Come along for an afternoon of singing five brand new folk carols, based on the long-standing tradition so many of us enjoy being part of each year. Led by and a small ensemble of instrumentalists, the recordings we make during the session will be the basis for a cd made available to everyone. Limited spaces available, open to anyone of any age or ability
Christ Church. £5 Starts 1.30pm
To book your place call 07792 142 545

Monday 19th September

Christ Church Photography Display

Featuring
Jim Barter: Painting by Numbers. Art and Artificial Intelligence
Rebecca Aitken: Memories of Steel Valley Beacon Arts and more
Christ Church. Free Event.

Art Works Session at Christ Church With Julie Bryan

Local Artist Julie will guide you through making and designing a beautiful card to take home. There will also be a display of artwork created by members of The Meeting Place.
Christ Church. 1.30pm. £2 (Include art supplies),

Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir Drop-In

Free Event, Bolsterstone Village Hall 7.30pm.

Tuesday 20th September

Stocksbridge Art Society Open Session

Christ church. 9.45 am. Free Event.

Suzy Senior – Family Story Time

Join children’s author, Suzy
Senior, in a fun-filled story
event for families. Be the first
to hear a brand-new book,
Who Will Kiss the Crocodile?,
publishing in October!
Suitable for ages 3+, with activities to suit all ages and abilities.
Stocksbridge Library. 4 pm to 5.15pm. Free Event.

Waldershelf Choir Drop-In

The Venue.7.30pm. Free Event.
Steel Valley Beacon Youth Performance
A unique event for Beacon Youth to perform a series of sketches and some devised pieces they have been working on over the summer
£5. Tickets Available from 07792 142 545

Folk Night at the Castle

Everyone welcome, bring your instruments and enjoy a couple of hours in good company.
The Castle Inn, Bolsterstone. Free Event.

Wednesday 21st September

Open Mic At The Pen Nook.

The Pen Nook. 8pm. Free Event.

Thursday 22nd September

Christ Church Photography Display

Featuring several local photographers including Jim barter and Rebecca Aitken.
Christ Church. Free Event.

Steel Valley Beacon Youth Performance

Christ Church. £5
Tickets Available from 07792 142 545

Friday 23rd September

Home Grown Grand Finale

An extravaganza of local talent, sketches, music and songs including Graham Shepherd, the Domino Effect, Steel Valley Beacon Arts and headlining Indie band ‘Kath Auto’.
£5. Available from 07792 142 545