Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Chat Away
2024-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | TBC
Join us for a fun and sociable day out. Our accessible adults group is based in South Yorkshire. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk to find out more details about this week’s trip.
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 love to hear suggestions from our members about where to go next.
If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We even offer independent travel training if you’d like to practice using public transport. We hope to see you there.

Park Up and Play
2024-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, Barnsley, S73 0YF, 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 RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve. Contact Nina (Events Coordinator) 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.

South Yorkshire Canal Boat Trip
2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 and Ethel Barge. We’ve booked a bunch of dates for groups of SHASBAH members to get out on the water. It’s such a fun and unique way to see South Yorkshire and get together with other people.
Friends, family 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.
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. 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.

Transition Coffee Morning
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
Worried about the transition to Secondary School for your child? Confused about how to navigate the education system when your child has additional needs? We hear you!
We’re holding a Coffee Morning with SHASBAH trustee, Jan Tippett. Jan is a former National Education Officer for Shine and has also worked as a teacher and a SENCO. She will be sharing her best advice and answering your questions.
Come along to the Burton Street Foundation on Saturday 20th April from 10am-12pm. Don’t worry about the kids – our staff will be on hand to entertain them while you get stuck in.
Book your place now!

South Yorkshire Canal Boat Trip
2024-04-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | 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. We’ve booked a bunch of dates for groups of SHASBAH members to get out on the water. It’s such a fun and unique way to see South Yorkshire and get together with other people.
Friends, family 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. This trip is fully booked, but you can contact Nina on 07752665411 to go on the waiting list.
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. 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.

Park Up and Play
2024-03-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-09 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 and grandparents included!
We meet at 10am every week on either Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Contact Nina (Events Coordinator) 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
2024-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | TBC
Join us for a fun and sociable day out. Our accessible adults group is based in South Yorkshire. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk to find out more details about this week’s trip.
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!
If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We even offer independent travel training if you’d like to practice using public transport. We hope to see you there.

SHASBAH's Big 60
2024-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 | OEC, Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2DE, United Kingdom
Come and help us celebrate SHASBAH turning 60! That’s 60 years of helping everyone with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in our area to get the most out of life. On Saturday 2nd March we’ll be making the occasion with a big old party.
Join us from 10-4pm at OEC Sheffield for live music, an art exhibition, awards, raffle, food, drinks and more. It’s a ’60s’ theme, so come dressed accordingly and there will be a prize for the best outfit. We’ll have a dedicated sensory space, as well as a fully accessible changing place.
Click here to book your spot now! Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Get in touch at info@shasbah.co.uk if you need any more details.
Entries to our art exhibition are still open. Please send us your:

Artwork on the theme of ’60’
Photos of you or the Sheffield area in the 1960s

Post your submissions to BL10, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield S6 2HH. Include your name, age and any relevant details.

Chat Away
2024-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Hollywood Bowl, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2EP, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day out. Our accessible adults group is based in South Yorkshire. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. This week we’re meeting at Hollywood Bowl for a friendly game. 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!
We’ll meet at Hollywood Bowl just before 1pm. If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We even offer independent travel training if you’d like to practice using public transport. We hope to see you there.

Chat Away
2024-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day out. Our accessible adults group is based in South Yorkshire. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. This week we’re meeting at Sheffield Cathedral for a hot drink and a look around. 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!
We’ll meet at the Cathedral in Sheffield City Centre. If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We even offer independent travel training if you’d like to practice using public transport. We hope to see you there.

Park Up and Play
2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, Mushroom Lane, Sheffield, S10 2TP, 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 10am at Weston Park Museum. Contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more details about the trip, including the exact meet point. If you like, we can add you to the WhatsApp group where our outings 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
2024-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Barnsley, S74 8HJ, 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 10am at Elsecar Heritage Centre, Contact Nina (Events Coordinator) on 07752665411 for more details about the trip, including the exact meet point. If you like, we can add you to the WhatsApp group where our outings 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.

Parents Night Out!
2024-01-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Owlerton Stadium, Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2DE, United Kingdom
We’re taking our hard-working parent/carers on a night out. It’s time to let your hair down! Join us at Owlerton Stadium on Friday 19th January for a knees up.
Contact Nina on 07752665411 to book your spot! We’d love to see new faces and introduce you to our fabulous community.

Chat Away
2024-01-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, S9 1EP, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day. Our accessible adults group is based in South Yorkshire. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. This week we’re meeting at Meadowhall to plan our sessions for the upcoming term. 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!
We’ll meet at the Starbucks near H&M in Meadowhall. If you need help with transport or have any concerns, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help. We even offer independent travel training if you’d like to practice using public transport. We hope to see you there.

Park Up and Play
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Donna Nook Nature Reserve
Park Up and Play is our play group for parents and children. On our last meeting before the Christmas break, we’re off to Donna Nook Nature Reserve to see their seal pups! 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 meeting there at 11am. Wrap up warm and bring a packed lunch. 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.
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Chat Away at Chatsworth
2023-12-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day. Our accessible adults group is based in South Yorkshire. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. This week we’re headed to Chatsworth House for a special Christmas day out! Booking is essential and we can help arrange transport. 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!
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.
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Shasby's Grotto
2023-12-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
Shasby is coming to town! Come and visit Shasby’s Grotto on Saturday 2nd 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 hot drinks and snacks available. Book your visit here.
Your experience is customisable depending on your needs. Shasby’s Grotto will be located at Burton Street Foundation. All SHASBAH members, family, friends and newcomers are invited and the whole event is FREE. Don’t miss out! Contact Nina on 07752665411 or info@shasbah.co.uk for more information.

Park Up and Play
2023-11-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-22 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 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.

Parents Night Out!
2023-11-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Boom Battle Bar, Unit 4&5, The Moor, Sheffield, S1 4PA
We’re taking our hard-working parent/carers on a night out. It’s time to let your hair down! Join us at Boom Battle Bar on Saturday 25th November for a knees up.
Contact Nina on 07752665411 to book your spot! We’d love to see new faces and introduce you to our fabulous community.

Chat Away in Barnsley
2023-11-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Barnsley Market Kitchen, The Glass Works, Barnsley, S70 1GW, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and sociable day. Our accessible adults group is based in South Yorkshire. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet other SHASBAH members. This week we’re going bowling, followed by lunch at Barnsley Market Kitchen. 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!
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.

Autumn Adventure Day
2023-11-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Conkers Discovery Centre, Rawdon Road, DE12 6GA
Join us for an accessible outdoor adventure! We’re heading to Conkers Discovery Centre for some autumn fun in the countryside. All SHASBAH members, friends and supporters are invited to come along. Sign up here!
Get in touch with Nina on 07752 665411 if you need help with transport. The event is FREE but bring a packed lunch with you. Let’s get out in the Peak District together.

Park Up and Play
2023-11-14 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.
