Millhouses Park – The Heart Walk

A project led by Rotary Club of Sheffield Vulcan in association with FofMP.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust arranges cardiac rehabilitation exercise for patients who have had either cardiac surgery or cardiac intervention (angioplasty). Exercise sessions are arranged at different sports centres, under the supervision of a cardiac nurse & physiotherapist, but patients are encouraged to continue with exercise in between the sessions, and after they have finished.

Millhouses Park’s facilities for walking/jogging on flat terrain are ideal. We have measured the park’s paths, & decided that we need 25 green oak posts, to each of which will be attached a plaque with a consecutive number, the ordnance survey reference, distance and direction to the next markers. The QR readers will access the websites of both Friends of Millhouses Park & the Rotary Club. The other symbol is for orienteerers, who have also shown an interest in the project.

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Fashion Show a HUGE Success!

The Fashion Show held on the evening of 1st November 2012 to raise money for the Mill Building was organised by Jane Bradley, owner of Perfectly Dressed in Millhouses, to raise money for the Mill Building and far exceeded our expectations. We anticipated 50 people but in the end we had 107 people enjoying an excellent evening, good food and all the enjoyment of the TV programme “Come on Down” for the raffle. £800 was raised on the night and it is with a huge thanks to Jane for her efforts!

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New Transport Initiative Issue!

Check out the NOVEMBER issue of our Transport Initiative HERE! Learn more about the Friends’ proposals for improving transport links in the South West of Sheffield!

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Sensory Garden Autumn-Clean

We need to cut back, prune and generally clean up the sensory garden which has looked so wonderful this year! Come along on Sunday 2nd December at 10:30am – we’ll meet at the Park Cafe. Remember your warm, waterproof clothing (boots and gloves are recommended)! Come when you like and leave when you want – we would love to see you and any other volunteers!

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Fashion Show and Autumn Supper

A Fashion Show, hosted by Perfectly Dressed and The Waggon & Horses, is being held on Thursday 1st November from 7.30 onwards in aid of the Small Mill Building repairs which are due to start within the next couple of months. Supper will be provided towards the end of the show and is included in the ticket price.

There has been a Mill on the site at the end of our park for over 1000 years and we have successfully campaigned to stop it being disposed of (and probably turned into housing) plus raised a five figure amount of money to make the small building weather proof, energy self sufficient, and a large step towards being available to the community.

This has been a herculean effort by a few members of FofMP & C&MCG and all proceeds will go towards extra work on the building such as doors, windows and internal stairs. Please do support the event and help “Put the our Mill back into Millhouses”

Tickets from Perfectly Dressed, The Waggon & Horses or The Millhouses.

 

 

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Meet your local PCSOs!

Our local Police Community Support Officers will be holding an informal meet in the cafe area of the park on WEDNESDAY 17th OCTOBER at 2:30pm.

This is a great chance for anyone who wants to meet the officers, ask questions or simply seek advice!

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Orienteering Event This Weekend!

South Yorkshire Orienteers are holding their next major event in Millhouses Park on Saturday 6th October at 13:00 – 15:00.

Come along on the day – registration available at any time after 13:00 and you can start at any time up to 15:00, but the course will close at 15:30.

At only £4 for adults and £2 for children it’s a great family day out! Click the logo below to see further details.

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Zip Wire Re-Opens!

After replacing the cable, the Zip Wire is now open for “zipping” again!

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Millhouses Park Woodland Fayre 2012

Come along to the 2012 Woodland Fayre on Saturday 22nd September from 11am and take part in activities like Den Building, Charcoal Making, Fire Food and Woodland Crafts!

It’s all FREE so make sure you’re there! If you run a local business or shop, then why not print out this POSTER and display it in your window?

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Great Reviews!

We’ve been getting some great reviews on Trip Advisor recently! Don’t forget to add yours! Here are a few examples…

“Maggi S” – “Whoever designed the play area at Millhouses park deserves a medal. It is stunning for the kids and so much fun. I especially like the amazing interactive water features.”

“Molloi” – “Millhouses has always been the best ‘fun’ park in Sheffield. From the days of yore when it had a massive outdoor swimming pool and paddling pool to modern times when it has an amazing German engineered water play area.
Add to that the outdoor gym, the scooter race track, the zip rope, the climbing area, the swings and assault course and not to mention the duck pond (now with added pedalos!) this can make a summers day a memorable one for all the family. The cafe overlooking the duck pond is also excellent and has a great atmosphere”

“KentLassKent” – “An outstanding park facility for families and couples alike. The variety of things to do for children is excellent. The park is clean and well tended and a very safe place for young children to play.”

“Trudie1979” – “one word sums this place up ” Fantastic” ! My sons will grow up with fantastic memories from here! The scooter park, paddling river, water play, lake, park and not forgetting The Pudding Ladies…and bouncy castles….the added excitement for my 3 year old is watching the trains pass !”

We’re sure that you’ll agree that these reflect the hard work carried out by the Friends over the past years! Now go over to Trip Advisor and put a review of your own on the site! Just follow the link on the right of this page!

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