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!

http://www.thestar.co.uk/community/it-s-thirsty-work-in-sheffield-but-someone-has-got-to-do-it-1-4806973

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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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Missing Dog… …FOUND!

Thank you for all your help! Guinness has now been reunited with his owners!

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Pony Rides Start Today!

Missy from http://www.ponyinthepark.co.uk will be offering pony rides in Millhouses Park from today! Check the website for the dates when you can ride through the park!

The rides will be available between 1pm and 3pm on Sunday 22nd July, then from 11am until 3pm on Monday 23rd July so make sure you don’t miss out!

To see when you can ride through the park and for prices, just go to http://www.ponyinthepark.co.uk!

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Millhouses Park on the Radio!

John was on BBC Radio Sheffield on Wednesday 18th July on the Toby Foster Show.

If you want to listen to the interview, why not go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00v2wt0 and play the programme. You’ll need to fast forward to time index 20 minutes to hear John.

The programme will be available until 25th July for you to listen to.

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