Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Park Up and Play
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-02 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 at 10am every week on either Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Contact Nina (Director of Services) on 07752665411 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
2024-07-08 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 and grandparents included!
This week, we’re meeting on Monday at 10am. Contact Nina (Director of Services) on 07752665411 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.

Chat Away at The Armouries
2024-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day trip to the Royal Armouries in Leeds on Tuesday 9th July. Come along and make some memories with SHASBAH. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk if you’d like to join us. We’ll get the train from Sheffield at around 10am, travelling back at around 3pm.
Come to Chat Away to meet up with friendly folk who also have Spina Bifida or Hydrocephalus. It’s a great chance to practise your independence in a safe environment. This group meets every other week, so you can really build lasting relationships and try lots of new things. We love to hear suggestions from our members about where to go next.

Family Day Out at Matlock Farm Park
2024-07-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Matlock, DE4 5LH, United Kingdom
Come for a Family Day Out with the SHASBAH community. We’re heading to Matlock Farm Park to have some summer fun. We’ll be meeting the animals, sharing lunch together and playing the day away. Join us on Tuesday 30th July from 10am-4pm.
This trip is aimed at SHASBAH kids and their families. Our community events are a great chance to spend time with other families who understand life with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. We’d love to see both new and familiar faces.
We’re providing lunch on the day, so please book your place so that we can cater for everyone. Our venues are always accessible, but if you have any questions or concerns, please send them our way.
This whole event is FREE to our community, thanks to funding from Cash For Kids.

Forest School Morning
2024-08-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Nature’s Nest, 551 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3QH, United Kingdom
Thanks to funding from Sheffield Mutual, we are able to offer two accessible Forest School Mornings this summer.
Led by Helen from Little Puddle People, these sessions will enable our young people to explore the wonders of the forest in an accessible way. Adapted wellie boots will be provided for each member. Helen is based at Nature’s Nest in Fulwood. Details of the location can be found here. Nina and our SHASBAH flag will meet the group at the entrance to the field.
The sessions are 10am-12pm and we’d love you to bring a packed lunch to enjoy together afterwards. The morning is free of charge and open to SHASBAH members aged 0-25. Parents are very welcome too. Feel free to join us for both sessions.
Call or text Nina on 07752 665411 to book your place.

Ladybower Fishing Trip
2024-08-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Ladybower Fisheries, Heatherdene, Hope Valley, S33 0BY
Join us for a fun and sociable day out at Ladybower Fisheries. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Ladybower Reservoir on an accessible boat tour and try catching some fresh Derbyshire fish. You’ll also meet some other members of the SHASBAH community. Book your place now.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Peak District. SHASBAH members and their loved ones get free and exclusive access to the Fisheries. Just bring a packed lunch! If you need help with transport, please get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We hope to see you there.

Family Picnic at Hillsborough Park
2024-08-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Hillsborough Park, Parkside Rd, Sheffield, S6 2AB, United Kingdom
Come for a Family Picnic with the SHASBAH community. We’re heading to Hillsborough Park to have some summer fun. We’ll be sharing lunch together, enjoying time outside and creating some vegetable crafts. Join us on Thursday 22nd August from 11-2pm.
This trip is aimed at SHASBAH kids and their families. Our community events are a great chance to spend time with other families who understand life with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. We’d love to see both new and familiar faces.
We’re providing lunch on the day, so please book your place so that we can cater for everyone. We try to make sure that our venues are always accessible, but if you have any questions or concerns, please send them our way.
This whole event is FREE to our community, thanks to funding from Cash For Kids.

Teddy Bears Picnic at Graves Park
2024-09-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Graves Park, Hemsworth Road, Sheffield, S8 8LJ
Come for a Community Picnic with the SHASBAH community. We’re heading to Graves Park to see off the summer in style. We’ll be sharing lunch together, enjoying time outside and some fun activities. Join us on Saturday 7th September from 11-2pm.
This trip for the whole SHASBAH community – families, friends and loved ones included. Our community events are a great chance to spend time with other local people who understand life with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. We’d love to see both new and familiar faces.
We’re providing lunch on the day, so please book your place so that we can cater for everyone. We try to make sure that our venues are always accessible, but if you have any questions or concerns, please send them our way.
This whole event is FREE thanks to funding from Cash For Kids and The National Lottery Community Fund.

Park Up and Play
2024-09-10 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 and grandparents included!
This week, we’re meeting on Tuesday at 10am. Contact Nina (Director of Services) on 07752665411 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.

Chat Away
2024-09-16, 2024-09-30, 2024-10-14 | TBC
Join us for a fun and sociable day out. Come along to Chat Away and make some memories with SHASBAH. We haven’t confirmed the details of our trip yet, but contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk if you’d like to join us. We’ll be in touch with travel details so that we can all have a brilliant day out. Bring a packed lunch and we’ll get refreshments while we’re there.
Come to Chat Away 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 love to hear suggestions from our members about where to go next.

Park Up and Play
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-22 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 and grandparents included!
We meet every week on Tuesday OR Wednesday at 10am. Contact Nina (Director of Services) on 07752665411 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.

SHASBAH is Branching Out
2024-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Bradbury Maker’s Shed, Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, S6 4HD
Join us for an afternoon of woodland fun on Saturday 26th October from 1-3pm. We’ll have a treasure hunt, willow weaving and a charity update at our AGM. This event is for the whole SHASBAH community – family, friends and supporters. Refreshments will be provided. Book your place now!
Our location is the Bradbury Maker’s Shed in Hillsborough Park. Disabled parking is available in the Hillsborough Park car park and there is a Changing Places toilet onsite. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding accessibility.

Park Up and Play
2024-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-17 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 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.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Trip
2024-11-30 | Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3QY, United Kingdom
We’re off to see the wildlife on Saturday 30th November. Come and meet other people and families who are living and thriving with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk for more information and to book your place.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a great day out for all ages and this event is free for SHASBAH members and friends. Lunch will be provided too. Be sure to let us know if you need help with transport.

Shasby's Grotto
2024-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
Shasby is coming to town! Come and visit Shasby’s Grotto on Monday 1st December. Get into the holiday spirit with our accessible Christmas experience. Each person will receive a free gift from Shasby, and there will be plenty of seasonal refreshments available. Book your visit here.
We can customise your experience to your needs, so please do let us know when you book. All SHASBAH members, family, friends and newcomers are invited and the whole event is FREE. Don’t miss out!
Contact Nina on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk for more information.

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.

Winter Party
2025-02-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
On Saturday 1st February, we will be hosting our annual Winter Party. Come along and have a blast with our community of people who are living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. A free lunch will be provided! Book your spot now.
The venue is the Capel Building at Burton Street Foundation in Hillsborough, Sheffield. Please see the site map below for an idea of which building this is. We’ll have volunteers and flags out on the day to help you find your way.

Burton Street is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any other accessibility needs, please let us know on the booking form. For help with transport, please get in touch at info@shasbah.co.uk because we’d love to support you.
