Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

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.

Park Up and Play
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 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.

Shasby's Grotto
2024-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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.

Chat Away at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
2025-02-10 | Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3QY, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day out to Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk if you’d like to join us. Come along and make some memories with SHASBAH. If you are an adult with Spina bifida or Hydrocephalus then you’re very welcome, whether we’ve met you before or not.
We’ll be in touch with travel details so that we can all have a brilliant day out. Entry to the park is FREE. 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.

Trip to The Deep
2025-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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.

'Come As You Are' Pamper Evening
2025-04-04 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Bradbury Maker’s Shed, Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, S6 4HD
We will be hosting our ‘Come As You Are’ Parent/Carer Pamper Evening on Friday 4th April; a relaxed, no makeup, casual dress evening of calm time to unwind after a hectic week.

You can look forward to:

🪷 A facial tutorial

🪷 Wellness chats

🪷 Sharing relaxation tips

🪷 A free pamper goodie bag

6.30-9.30pm at the Bradbury Makers Shed in Hillsborough Park.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited!

Enjoy an evening of pampering with other parents and carers of loved ones living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. Book your spot now.
The venue 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.

Ladybower Fishing Trip
2025-04-19 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Ladybower Fisheries, Heatherdene, Hope Valley, S33 0BY
Join us for a fun and sociable day out at Ladybower Fisheries on Saturday 19th April. 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. Group sizes are limited, so 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.

South Yorkshire Canal Boat Trip
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Victoria Quays, Sheffield, S2 5SY, United Kingdom
Exciting times ahoy! This is your chance to go on an accessible canal boat trip with SHASBAH and Ethel Barge. It’s such a fun and unique way to see South Yorkshire and get together with other people.
Family members and support workers are more than welcome to join in. There is no cost for SHASBAH members and their loved ones to come on an Ethel Barge trip. Contact Nina on 07752665411 to book your place. There is a limit of 12 guests on the boat, so it’s first come, first served.
Our day out will start at Victoria Quays in Sheffield City Centre, then we’ll head on an adventure through the beautiful canals of South Yorkshire. Bring a packed lunch with you. Refreshments will be provided. Trained volunteers skipper the Ethel Barge, who have experience working with a diverse range of needs. There are lifts at the front and rear for accessing the canal boat, as well as accessible toilets on board.

South Yorkshire Canal Boat Trip
2025-05-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Stanilands Marina, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5EP, United Kingdom
Exciting times ahoy! This is your chance to go on an accessible canal boat trip with SHASBAH on the Pearl Barge. It’s such a fun and unique way to see South Yorkshire and get together with other people.
Family members and support workers are more than welcome to join in. There is no cost for SHASBAH members and their loved ones to come on a Pearl Barge trip. Contact Nina on 07752665411 to book your place. There is a limit of 12 guests on the boat, so it’s first come, first served.
Our day out will start at Stanilands Marina in Doncaster, then we’ll head on an adventure through the beautiful canals of South Yorkshire. Bring a packed lunch with you. Refreshments will be provided. Trained volunteers skipper the Pearl Barge, who have experience working with a diverse range of needs. There are lifts at the front and rear for accessing the canal boat, as well as accessible toilets on board.

Ladybower Fishing Trip
2025-06-26 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Ladybower Fisheries, Heatherdene, Hope Valley, S33 0BY
Join us for a fun and sociable day out at Ladybower Fisheries on Thursday 26th June. 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. Group sizes are limited, so 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.

Digging Deeper Youth Members Celebration
2025-07-24 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
On Thursday 24th July, we will be hosting our Digging Deeper Celebration at Burton Street Foundation in Hillsborough, Sheffield. We have had a wonderful time hosting Digging Deeper youth group this year, and we would love all our members aged 8-25 to come along and join us for a party to celebrate ALL our SHASBAH youth members!
Digging Deeper launched this April, bringing together young people aged 8-25 along with their parent/carers for connection and fun through gardening and exploring nature to sensory elements and arts and crafts.
Event cost: Free
Open to all our youth members aged 8-25, siblings aged 8-25, and parents/carers. Please do come and join us even if you have not joined the Digging Deeper youth group so far!
Food and refreshments will include pizza, salad, cakes and icecream.

Do let us know if you would like to join by completing the booking form for catering purposes. We want to make sure there’s enough food for everyone!

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any other accessibility needs or for help with transport, please let us know at info@shasbah.co.uk.
Look forward to seeing you there!

Chat Away
2025-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, S9 1EP, United Kingdom
If you are an adult with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, why not join us at Chat Away this Wednesday 24th September 2025, where we’ll be enjoying a coffee and a natter at Starbucks in Meadowhall from 1-3pm.
Our Chat Away group meets every other week around South Yorkshire, so you can build lasting relationships and try lots of new things. We’ll organise the logistics, you just turn up and have a good time!
Did you know we offer independent travel training? Let us know if you would like to arrange for this on the day, or if you need support with travel, and we will be in touch.
If you would like to join us, please contact Nina on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk and will be in touch with the meeting point and further details. You can also ask to be added to our Chat Away WhatsApp group for live information and to get involved – we love to hear suggestions from our members about where to go next.

Table Tennis Club
2025-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kelham Island Museum, Chimney House, 4 Kelham Island, Sheffield, S3 8RY, United Kingdom
Our SHASBAH Table Tennis Club is every Monday from 2pm to 4pm at Kelham Island Table Tennis Club. Open to SHASBAH members of all ages and abilities, you can bring a friend, relative or support worker and dip in and out of the session as much as you like. Games will be adapted for any ability, so we can all have fun!

Kelham Island Table Tennis Club is situated next to Kelham Island Museum. Founders Simon Athey and Liam Bardell launched the club in 2023 from a room at the café owned by Liam at Kelham Island Museum, having previously hosted games and competitions with their friends in the space. After speaking to the local community, they now have a thriving and diverse club, and we’re excited to be a part of inclusive sports for our members, too.

We help all our members with travel to and from our groups by request, so if you would like to join us and would like travel support, please get in touch with Nina on 07752 665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk.

Bendrigg Residential
2025-10-31 12:00 - 2025-11-02 19:00 UTC
*Please note this event is now full. See below for a link to the waiting list*
We’re hosting a residential trip to Bendrigg for our members aged 8–25 this coming October. This is a fantastic opportunity for our younger members with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus to experience adventure and activities fully supported by the expert team and facilities at Bendrigg. So, come and join us for a wheelchair accessible weekend of unforgettable experiences!
About Bendrigg
‘You might be told on a regular basis what you can’t do when you have a disability, but we’re here to tell (and show) you what you can do.’ Bendrigg
Bendrigg is beautifully situated between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks, with access to stunning lakes, rivers, crags, fells and caves. This fantastic organisation has over 45 years of experience providing outdoor adventure activities for people with disabilities, both on and off site, and we’re thrilled to be working with them.
During your stay, accessible minibuses mean you can experience activities such as canoeing, caving, climbing, gorge walking, fell walking, night hikes and local visits. On site, there’s an indoor cave system, orienteering, abseiling, cycling, campfire, bushcraft, star gazing, zip wire, tube slide, sensory room and swing, disco, and art and crafts.
Dates and cost
Dates: Two nights from Friday 31st October (arriving by 4pm) to Sunday 2nd November (leaving at 3pm).
Cost: £60 per person (payment to be organised through our Director of Services, Nina Rose, after booking).
Included
All food and pre-booked activities are included. We will confirm the booked activities taking place during the stay closer to the time.
The on-site facilities are fully wheelchair accessible, including accessible showers, toilets and electric beds.
Under 18s and care support
Under-18’s will need to be accompanied by an adult, and anyone requiring care support will need to bring a carer along.
Book your place
Spaces are currently full for this event. Please join the waiting list, and we will be in touch as soon as a space becomes available.
For more about Bendrigg visit: https://www.bendrigg.org.uk/

Digging Deeper Youth Group - Hollywood Bowl
2025-11-13 16:45 - 19:00 UTC | Hollywood Bowl, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2EP, United Kingdom
Digging Deeper is back! Our youth group brings together young people aged 8-25 along with their parent/carers for connection and fun. On Thursday 13th November, we’ll be tenpin bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Centertainment, Sheffield, from 4:45-7pm. We have new faces every session, so come along and discover your tribe!
Siblings aged 8 and over are welcome. An evening meal is also included for all children, so if you would like to join and have any allergies, please let us know at events@shasbah.co.uk.
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any other accessibility needs or for help with transport, please let us know at info@shasbah.co.uk.

SHASBAH Boogie & Buffet
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Capel Building, Capel Building, Burton Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2HH, United Kingdom
Join us at our SHASBAH Boogie and Buffet on Saturday 15th November from 11-2pm. We’ll have food, drinks, music and a sensory space for the whole SHASBAH community to enjoy together, as well as a charity AGM update to let everyone know our latest developments and what’s happening next! This event is for everyone including family, friends and supporters, and we’re really looking forward to seeing you all.
Our special event will be hosted at the Capel Building Hall, Burton Street, Hillsborough S6 2HH. Disabled parking is available in the car park.

Please let us know when you book if you have any dietary requirements and/or food allergies.

Book your place(s) here

Park Up and Play
2025-11-27 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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!

Shasby's Grotto
2025-12-01 16:30 - 19:30 UTC | BBraun Medical, Brookdale Rd, Sheffield, S35 2PW, United Kingdom
Shasby is coming to town! Come and visit Shasby’s Grotto on Monday 1st December, 4:30-7:30pm at BBraun in Sheffield. 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 07752 665411 or events@shasbah.co.uk for more information.

Digging Deeper Youth Group - Christmas Movie Night
2025-12-18 16:30 - 19:00 UTC | Capel Building, Capel Building, Burton Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2HH, United Kingdom
Digging Deeper is our youth group that brings together young members aged 8-25 along with their parent/carers for fun and friendship. It’s absolutely free, and siblings age 8+ are most welcome!
We have a Christmas special planned for Digging Deeper on Thursday 18th December. Come and join us for a Christmas Movie Night, hosted at the Capel Building in Hillsborough, 4:30-7pm (venue details and map below).
An evening meal will be included free for all children, so if you would like to join and have any allergies, please let us know at events@shasbah.co.uk.
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any other accessibility needs or for help with transport, please let us know.

Park Up and Play at Gully Town Tots
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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.

Chat Away at Tenpin
2026-01-30 13:15 - 15:00 UTC | Tenpin, 1-13 Angel Street, Sheffield, S3 8LN, United Kingdom
Our Chat Away group for adults living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus meets every other week around South Yorkshire. It’s a great way to get out and about with others and members can build lasting friendships. We’ll organise the logistics, you just turn up and have a good time!
Chat Away at Tenpin
Why not join us this Friday 30th January 2026, where we’ll be enjoying some tenpin bowling and a social at Tenpin, 1-13 Angel Street, Sheffield. The event is free for our members and you’re welcome to bring along a friend, family member and/or support worker. Please complete the booking form so that we know numbers for the day, and we look forward to seeing you!
Travel training: Did you know we offer independent travel training? Let us know if you would like to arrange for this on the day and we will be in touch.
WhatsApp: If you would like to join our Chat Away WhatsApp group for live information, please contact Nina on 07752665411 or services@shasbah.co.uk. We love to hear suggestions from our members about where to go next!

'For the Love' Art Exhibition - Paul Bishop with SHASBAH
2026-02-05 09:00 - 2026-02-19 16:00 UTC | The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW, United Kingdom
SHASBAH is hosting a special art exhibition just in time for Valentine’s Day!
‘For the Love’ will be open to the public to view the work of local Sheffield artist, Paul Bishop, from Thursday 5th February to Thursday 19th February at The Circle, Rockingham Lane, Sheffield. A ‘Meet the Artist’ Q and A buffet will be held on Friday 13th February 12:30-4pm with a visit from the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Councillor Safiya Saeed.
Paul Bishop is a local Sheffield artist who uses acrylics and watercolour to explore a range of themes across local and cultural history spanning iconic Sheffield scenes past and present, cultural icons and World War.
Art Fundraiser
All original framed and unframed paintings will be available to buy, as well as gift card packs. Paul and his wife Julie will be kindly donating 10% of all proceeds to help support SHASBAH’s services for people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus across the Sheffield districts.
Original unframed paintings: £150
Original framed paintings: £200
Gift card packs also available to purchase
Please contact Services Director Nina Rose to reserve a painting for purchase on 07752 665411

‘For The Love’ open exhibition 5th-19th February
FREE ENTRY
No booking required, please follow signage on arrival
Venue opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (closed Saturdays and Sundays)

Meet the artist Q and A buffet 13th February 12:30-4pm
FREE ENTRY
Please book here

For more information, please contact Nina on 07752 665411 or events@shasbah.co.uk.

Digging Deeper Youth Group - Goat at Cineworld
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Cineworld Sheffield, Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2EP, United Kingdom
Digging Deeper is our youth group that brings together young members aged 8-25 for fun and friendship. It’s absolutely free, and siblings age 8+ are most welcome!
Come and join us for our first Digging Deeper of the year for a trip to see Goat at Cineworld, Sheffield, 1-3:30pm Thursday 19th February.
Please use our booking form here if you would like to join us. We look forward to seeing you!
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any other accessibility needs or for help with transport, please let us know.

SHASBAH Winter Party
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Hillsborough Arena, Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HA, United Kingdom
We’re hosting our annual SHASBAH Winter Party at the Hillsborough Arena this year! Come along and join us on Saturday 14th March 11am – 2pm for an all-ages disco, delicious pie, mash and peas served by the outstanding Artisan Pie Company using locally-sourced ingredients, and fun party activities including garden games, facepainting and temporary tattoos. A sensory area will also provide a calm, exploratory place to relax and enjoy. We welcome all our members, friends, family and supporters to celebrate our fantastic SHASBAH community!
Booking: If you would like to join us, please complete our booking form. We look forward to seeing you all on the day.
Toilet and changing facilities: There is an accessible toilet inside the venue and we will also have a private space made available should you need a nappy changing area.
Travel: If you need any advice or support about travel to and from the venue, please get in touch at events@shasbah.co.uk.
