Celebration!

During the week of June 14th to 20th 2010, the various social/community groups in Grenoside are combining their efforts to present a "Celebration of Village Life".

This will provide an opportunity for all to see, experience, and enjoy the rich and diverse activities - indeed the very spirit - of Grenoside village. There is something here for everyone, and everyone is welcome!

The catalyst to this event has been the special significance that 2010 has with the unique and renowned Grenoside Sword Dance.

The scope of this event is truly vast, embraced as it is by every important organisation within the village. Exact schedules for this week of celebration are yet to be finalised, but here is the provisional itinerary:

June 14th-18th

• Primary school to suspend normal curriculum and concentrate on the theme "100 years of village life"

Wednesday June 16th

• Concert in Community Centre Featuring the Grenoside Singers, Grensoide School, and the West Gallery Singers and Musicians

Friday June 18th

• Grenoside Art Group Exhibition, probably in the Church Hall
• School Artwork displayed in school until June 23rd

Saturday June 19th - Main celebration day

• Scarecrow Competition on Village Green in the morning. Get your scarecrows there between 9am-10am. Judging takes places at 3pm.
• Gala Procession & Crowning of the Queen Starts at 12 noon on main street, culminating at the Community Centre
• Official opening the Gala 1pm at the Community Centre
• Stalls and rides around the village, talent contest, refreshments at Community Centre
• Sword & Morris dancing at Community Centre & nearby venues from 11am to around 5pm. Teams to include Grenoside, Chingford, Pecsaetan, Sheffield Giants, Maltby Phoenix
• Sword dance workshops at Community Centre
• Barn Dance with pie and pea supper Community Centre 7:30pm-11:30pm (admission £8.00 by ticket). Tickets for the Barn Dance are available from the following scources: Garry Leigh 0114 2464714, Ray Ellison 0114 2453361, Val Allan 0114 2469299. Vegetarian food option available.

Sunday June 20th

• Combined Church service
• Local History Group Exhibition, Community Centre
• History walk around the village and launch of new village guide leaflets. Meet in Community Centre Car Park at 10:00am for History Walk. BOOKING ESSENTIAL AS NUMBERS LIMITED Phone 2463162 if interested, or email: villagewalk@hotmail.co.uk

Who is involved?

The Organisations involved in bringing you this extraordinary celebration include:

• Grenoside Sword Dancers (of course!)
• Art Group
• Community Association
• Conservation Society
• Friends of Grenoside Green
• Churches - St. Mark’s & Methodist.
• Grenoside Primary School
• Scouts and Guides
• Gala Committee
• W.I.
• Local History Group
• Bowling Club
• Village in Bloom Group

So now you can see what's involved, please join us for this unique celebration of village life!