Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Park Up and Play
2024-12-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | TBC
Park Up and Play is our play group for parents and children. Come along and meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. The whole family is welcome – siblings and grandparents included!
We meet every week on Tuesday at 10am. Contact Nina (Director of Services) on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk for more details about this week’s trip, including the exact meet point. If you like, we can add you to the WhatsApp group where the trips are organised.
We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We meet every week in term-time, in locations suggested by members of the group. This might be the group for you if you struggle to get to North Sheffield for our other events, since the location is flexible.

Park Up and Play
2025-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Longshaw Estate, Sheffield, S11 7TZ, United Kingdom
Park Up and Play is our play group for parents and children. Come along and meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. The whole family is welcome – siblings and grandparents included!
This week, we’re meeting at the Longshaw Estate at 10am. Contact Nina (Director of Services) on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk for more details about this week’s trip, including the exact meet point. If you like, we can add you to the WhatsApp group where the trips are organised.
We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We meet every week in term-time, in locations suggested by members of the group. This might be the group for you if you struggle to get to North Sheffield for our other events, since the location is flexible.

Trip to The Deep
2025-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 | The Deep, Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4DP, United Kingdom
Come with us on a half term trip to The Deep Aquarium in Hull! Open to all SHASBAH members aged 0-25 and their families. This is a chance to meet up with other young people who have Spina bifida and Hydrocephalus, as well as enjoying an exciting half term outing for free.
Booking for this trip is essential. Sign up here. Entry will be free for members, siblings and a parent/carer. We’ll travel in convoy from Burton Street Foundation, setting off at 9am. Help with transport can be easily arranged if you let us know. Contact Nina (Director of Services) on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk for more details.

Park Up and Play
2025-11-27 10:00 - 12:00 | IKEA Sheffield, Sheffield Road, Tinsley, S9 2YL, United Kingdom
Our Park Up and Play group for parents and children will be meeting for a hot breakfast and a catch up in the warmth of IKEA cafe in Sheffield this Thursday 27th November, 10am-12pm. Come along and meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. The whole family is welcome – siblings and grandparents included!
We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We meet every week in term-time, in locations suggested by members of the group. This might be the group for you if you struggle to get to North Sheffield for our other events, since the location is flexible.
Contact Nina (Director of Services) on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk for more details about each week’s trip, including the exact meet point. If you like, you can receive WhatsApp updates on where the next trip is – just let us know you would like to receive updates and then add Nina to your WhatsApp contacts to start receiving the Park Up and Play updates.
Come and join us!

Park Up and Play at Gully Town Tots
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Gulliver’s Valley, Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S26 5QW, United Kingdom
Park Up and Play is our parent/carer and toddler group for families living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. Come along and meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with the conditions. The whole family is welcome – siblings and grandparents included! We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We meet every week in term-time, in locations suggested by our members.
Our first meet up of the year will be at Gully Town Tots on Thursday 22nd January from 10am – 12pm. Gully Town Tots is a fun indoor play session specially designed for under 5’s in the soft play at Gulliver’s Valley near Rother Valley.

We always advise you bring a picnic lunch to keep the tots going!

Book your place: If you would like to join us, please fill in this booking form so we know numbers and whether you need any additional support. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
More information: Please contact Nina and Shauna on 07752 665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk for support with transport, more details about each week’s trip, or to receive Park Up and Play updates on WhatsApp.

Park Up and Play at Aston Springs Farm
2026-03-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Aston Springs Farm, Mansfield Road, Aston, Rotherham, S26 5PQ, United Kingdom
Our Park Up and Play group for parents and children will be joining the Mini Farmers session at Aston Springs Farm in Sheffield on Friday 20th March from 9:30am – 12pm. Handle small animals from bunnies to reptiles, feed the meerkats, and make a craft to take home!
At Park Up and Play, parents and carers can enjoy a hot drink and a natter with other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. The whole family is welcome – siblings and grandparents included! We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We meet every week in term-time, in locations suggested by our members.
Book your place: If you would like to join us, please fill in this booking form so we know numbers and whether you need any additional support. We look forward to seeing you there!

More information: Please contact Nina, our Director of Services, on 07752 665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk for support with transport, more details about each week’s trip, or to receive Park Up and Play updates on WhatsApp.

SHASBAH Easter Hunt
2026-04-02 15:30 - 17:30 | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
We’d like to invite our little members, youth group, and parent carers to our SHASBAH Easter Hunt! Kickstart Easter with some family fun. We’ll be ready and waiting for you to explore our space at The Burton Street Foundation and see how many eggs you can find! If you would like to join in, please fill in our booking form so we know numbers.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all and celebrating Easter and the start of Spring.
If you have any queries about the day, please get in touch with Nina on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk.
