Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Treasure Hunt & AGM
2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
It’s that time of year again! Our AGM is on Saturday 14th October, paired with a fun, accessible treasure hunt for all ages. There may even be Lego involved…
Come and hear what’s been going on behind the scenes in our charity. There will be opportunities to vote in important roles on our charity board of trustees! Then we’ll have snacks, drinks and time to meet and hang out together as a community. We can’t wait to see you there.
This event is free to attend and the location is our base at Burton Street Foundation in Hillsborough, Sheffield.

Winter Party
2023-01-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
Save the date! Sunday 15th January is our Annual Winter Party in Sheffield. It’s a whole charity event, for all ages and stages, new or old faces. We can promise food, drinks, fun, catching up… and of course presents. Shake off those January blues with SHASBAH!
We’ll be at the Burton Street Foundation in Hillsborough from 12-3pm. This is a fully accessible venue. Entry is FREE of course, we’d love to see as many faces as possible.
Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund for our Reaching Communities grant that allows us to run our whole charity get-togethers!

Dads Night Out!
2023-01-06 19:00 - 23:00
We’re taking our hard-working parent/carers on a Christmas night out. Dads, it’s your turn on Friday 6th Jan! We’ll be heading out in Sheffield City Centre to shake off those January blues. It’s a great chance to meet other local dads in a very relaxed setting. Get in touch with Nina for details and to book your place.

Form Filling Fun
2022-12-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
Form Filling Fun is our new weekly group for the winter months. We’re hosting drop in sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for SHASBAH members and parents to come and support each other in getting life admin done. We’ll provide encouragement, advice from personal experience, cake, hot drinks and a creche for little ones.
Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm, Monday to Wednesday, at our Burton Street base. Just let us know beforehand when to expect you by contacting Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411. We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces.

Chat Away
2022-12-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Leadmill, 6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SE, United Kingdom
Join us for a Christmas party! On Thursday 1st December, we’re planning a special trip to the Leadmill for the Under The Stars night. Under the Stars is an amazing club night organised especially for people with additional needs. It’s going to be a memorable one! Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk to find out more details.
Come along to meet up with friendly folk who also have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. We’ll organise the logistics, you just turn up and have a good time. This group meets every other week, so you can really build lasting relationships and try lots of new things. We’re a welcoming bunch who love to meet new people!
Our venues are always accessible. If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We hope to see you there.

Barnsley Inclusive Playgroup
2022-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Lundwood Family Centre, Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, S71 5RG, United Kingdom
Barnsley Inclusive Playgroup is our monthly group for our young members and their parents or carers who are local to Barnsley. This session is brand new for 2022! We’re excited to bring our services closer to families in this area of South Yorkshire.
We have a welcoming space for kids to have lots of fun, meaning that parents can meet and chat with each other. Entry is free and a hot drink is provided. Siblings are welcome to join us too.
Our friendly team set up and run plenty of activities, including books, sensory fun, toys and music. The children have a great time and it’s a great opportunity to connect with other parents/carers who are in a similar situation. We meet every week, so you can really build lasting relationships. Our team members also have personal experience of children with additional needs, making it a unique and helpful local group.
Our venues are excellent and easily accessible. We alternate between two family centres, so make sure to check the location for each week. We hope to see you at our NEW Barnsley inclusive playgroup!

Chat Away
2022-11-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Cineworld Barnsley, 30 & 32 The Glass Works, Barnsley, S70 1GW, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day out. Chat Away is an opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. On 11th November, we’re planning to go to the new Cineworld in Barnsley to watch a film, then head to Market Kitchen for some food. The film and time are TBC. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk to find out more details.
Come along to meet up with friendly folk who also have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. We’ll organise the logistics, you just turn up and have a good time. This group meets every other week, so you can really build lasting relationships and try lots of new things. We’re a welcoming bunch who love to meet new people!
Our venues are always accessible. If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We hope to see you there.

Park Up and Play
2022-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | 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, grandparents etc. included!
We meet at the park at 10am and then leave around 12pm. Contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more details about this trip, including the exact meet point. If you like, we can add you to the WhatsApp group where these 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
2022-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | 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, grandparents etc. included!
We’ll be meeting up at the park at 10am and then leave around 12pm. Contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more details about this trip, including the exact meet point. If you like, we can add you to the WhatsApp group where these 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.

Chat Away
2022-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, S9 1EP, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day out. Chat Away is an opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. Come along to meet up with friendly folk who also have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. On 28th October, we’re planning to meet at Meadowhall for a coffee and a catch up. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk to find out more details.
We’ll organise the logistics, you just turn up and have a good time. It’s a great opportunity to get to know other people who have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. This group meets every other week, so you can really build lasting relationships and try lots of new things. We’re a welcoming bunch who love to meet new people!
Our venues are always accessible. If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We hope to see you there.

Park Up and Play
2022-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Greasborough Park, Rotherham, S61 4PZ, United Kingdom
Park Up and Play is our play group for parents and children. This week, join us for a trip to Greasborough Park! You’ll meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. It should be an enjoyable day out for all the family.
We’ll be meeting up at the park at 10am and then leave around 12pm. Contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more details about this trip, including the exact meet point. If you like, we can add you to the WhatsApp group where these 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.

NWY ASBAH Conference
2022-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Hollins Hall Hotel, Hollins Hill, Shipley, BD17 7QW, United Kingdom
SHASBAH members and friends are invited to a special conference, organised by our friends at North & West Yorkshire ASBAH.
The day will be a great opportunity to meet people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus from across Yorkshire. There will also be helpful workshops on the topics of:

PIP and DLA forms
Education support
Continence care
Pressure ulcer prevention and care

Lunch, coffee and activities for kids will also be provided. It will be a great, social day out as well as a chance to get practical support in navigating the world of spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
The conference is on Sunday 16th October from 10-4pm at Hollins Hall Hotel, Shipley, BD17 7QW. Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children. Click here to book your place!

Chat Away
2022-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 | National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, BD1 1NQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day out. Chat Away is an opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. Come along to meet up with friendly folk who also have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. On 14th October, we’re planning to go to the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk to find out more details.
We’ll organise the logistics, you just turn up and have a good time. It’s a great opportunity to get to know other people who have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. This group meets every other week, so you can really build lasting relationships and try lots of new things. We’re a welcoming bunch who love to meet new people!
Our venues are always accessible. If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We hope to see you there.

Park Up and Play
2022-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Concord Park, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S5 6AB, United Kingdom
Park Up and Play is our play group for parents and children. This week, join us for a trip to Concord Park! You’ll meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. It should be an enjoyable day out for all the family.
We’ll be meeting up at the park at 10am and then leave around 12pm. Contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more details about this trip, including the exact meet point.
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
2022-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | IKEA Sheffield, Sheffield Road, Tinsley, S9 2YL, United Kingdom
Park Up and Play is our play group for parents and children. Join us for a trip to IKEA in Sheffield! You’ll meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. It should be a memorable day out for all the family.
The plan is to meet at IKEA at 10am and then leave around 12pm.
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 (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more information about this trip and future events.

Photo Day & AGM
2022-10-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
We’d love you to join us at our AGM! This year, we’ll have a photo studio set up so you can get some family or individual photos taken. Perfect for the new school year. Or if you’re camera-shy, feel free just to come for a catch up and to hear about what’s been going on behind the scenes of our charity over the last year.
Free buffet lunch and refreshments provided. We’ll be gathering around the cafe at Burton Street Foundation in Hillsborough, Sheffield. Let us know if you’re coming!

SHASBAH By The Sea
2022-09-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Cleethorpes, Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
On Friday 30th September, we’re off to the seaside! Join us for a beach trip to Cleethorpes. We’ll give the summer a proper send-off.

Meet at Sheffield Train Station at 11am to get the train together.
Arrive in Cleethorpes around 12pm.
Fish & chip lunch!
Enjoy time on the beach and a spin around the arcade.
Travel back to Sheffield for around 3.30/4pm.

If arranging your own transport to Cleethorpes is easier then we can meet you there. Let us know if you’re planning to come along!

Park Up and Play
2022-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 | The Deep, Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4DP, United Kingdom
Park Up and Play is our play group for parents and children. Join us for a special trip the The Deep aquarium in Hull! You’ll meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. It should be a memorable day out for all the family.
The plan is to meet at The Deep at 11am and then leave around 2pm.
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 (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more information about this trip and future events.

Park Up and Play
2022-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | TBC
Park Up and Play is our outdoor play group for parents and children. Join to meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. We gather every week in a park around South Yorkshire, to chat, catch up, share stories and advice and get a breath of fresh air together.
We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We’ll go to a different park each week, depending on the requests of the group. This might be the group for you if you struggle to get to North Sheffield for our other events, because the location will vary. Feel free to contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more information or to suggest a place to meet.

Park Up and Play
2022-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | TBC
Park Up and Play is our outdoor play group for parents and children. Join us to meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. We gather every week in a park around South Yorkshire, to chat, catch up, share stories and advice and get a breath of fresh air together.
We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We’ll go to a different park each week, depending on the requests of the group. This might be the group for you if you struggle to get to North Sheffield for our other events, because the location will vary. Feel free to contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more information or to suggest a place to meet.

Park Up and Play
2022-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | TBC
Park Up and Play is our outdoor play group for parents and children. Join us for the first get together after the summer. You’ll meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. We gather every week in a park around Sheffield and the surrounding area, to chat, catch up, share stories and advice and get a breath of fresh air together.
We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We’ll go to a different park each week, depending on the requests of the group. This might be the group for you if you struggle to get to North Sheffield for our other events, because the location will vary. Feel free to contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more information or to suggest a place to meet.

Barnsley Inclusive Playgroup
2022-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lundwood Family Centre, Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, S71 5RG, United Kingdom
Stay and Play is our weekly inclusive playgroup for our young members and their parents or carers. Our Barnsley branch is brand new for 2022! We’re excited to bring our services closer to families in this area of South Yorkshire.
We have a welcoming space for kids to have lots of fun, meaning that parents can meet and chat with each other. Entry is free and a hot drink is provided. Siblings are welcome to join us too.
Our friendly team set up and run plenty of activities, including books, sensory fun, toys and music. The children have a great time and it’s a great opportunity to connect with other parents/carers who are in a similar situation. We meet every week, so you can really build lasting relationships. Our team members also have personal experience of children with additional needs, making it a unique and helpful local group.
Our venues are excellent and easily accessible. We alternate between two family centres, so make sure to check the location for each week. We hope to see you at our NEW Barnsley inclusive playgroup!

Youth BBQ
2022-09-03 11:30 - 16:00 | 80 Upper Hanover Street, 80 Upper Hanover Street, Sheffield, S3 7RQ
We’re having an end-of-summer BBQ for our teens and young adults! Come along and meet other young people who have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. We’ll have a fun, chill afternoon of catching up and getting to know each other better. Delicious food and fun garden games will also be provided.
Our Events Coordinator, Nina, is hosting the BBQ in her garden. Completely wheelchair accessible! Get in touch with Nina to book on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk.

Chat Away
2022-09-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Doncaster Little Theatre, 1 King Street, Doncaster, DN1 1JD
Join us for a fun and sociable day. Our weekly Sheffield adults group is an opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. Come along for a memorable day out with friendly folk. For our first trip after the summer, we’re going to an afternoon cabaret at Doncaster Little Theatre. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk to find out more details.
We’ll organise the logistics, you just turn up and have a good time. It’s a great opportunity to get to know other people who have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. This group meets every other week, so you can really build lasting relationships and try lots of new things. We’re a friendly bunch!
Our venues are always accessible. If you need help with transport, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We hope to see you there.

Park Up and Play
2022-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | TBC
Park Up and Play is our NEW outdoor play group for parents and children. Come and meet other local families who are learning to live and thrive with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. We gather every week in a park around Sheffield and the surrounding area, to chat, catch up, share stories and advice and get a breath of fresh air together.
We’re a friendly bunch and love to welcome new faces. We’ll go to a different park each week, depending on the requests of the group. This might be the group for you if you struggle to get to North Sheffield for our other events, because the location will vary. Feel free to contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more information or to suggest a place to meet.
