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!
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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Thirsty Work!
From the Sheffield Star on Monday 6th August:
“Volunteers have done their bit to spruce up one of Sheffields most popular parks and had their hard work rewarded with free drinks at the local pub. Friends of Millhouses Park gave up hours of their time to weed, dig and tidy up shrubbery in a bid to prepare it for the busy school holiday period. Nearby pub The Waggon and Horses then welcomed the green fingered group inside and replenished their energy with free drinks.”
Click the link below to read the article!
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Table Tennis Now Available
Millhouses Park can now add Table Tennis to the long list of activities at the park. The table is free to use – just book it at the Bowling Club and bring your own equipment along!
The table is located in the tennis court complex – so you’ll find it easily… …enjoy!
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New Episode of the Mill Story
Check out the History & Mill page for the latest episode of John Hill-Wilson’s history of Millhouses…
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