Volunteering
Who we are - What we do
We welcome new volunteers to help us carry out
practical conservation work in the Cemetery.
Come and join us every Tuesday from 10.30am to
3.30pm and on the first Sunday of every month from
10am to 3.30pm at the Gatehouse.
The Friends of the General Cemetery was formed in
1989 by a group of residents on Cemetery Road,
Sheffield. We have since grown in size and we are
now the Sheffield General Cemetery Trust (SGCT).
We carry out many activities within the Cemetery
including -
A gardening group meets every Friday from 1 to 3pm.
We supply tools, gloves and training and we also
cover reasonable travel expenses and refreshments to
keep you going! Call us on 0114 268 3486.
• Education tours and workshops
• Conservation work to maintain and enhance the
monuments, landscape and paths
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• Historical research of the Cemetery and its occupants
• Restoration of the Grade II* Nonconformist Chapel
Our aim is to encourage everyone to enjoy the
Cemetery by walking its paths, learning its history or
simply visiting as a quiet place to sit and contemplate.
Burial Research Service
Our volunteer Enquiry & Research Team may be able
to help you in your family history research. The team
have access to over 87,000 burial records and
memorial inscriptions.
If you wish to learn more about this service, contact us
via [email protected] or 0114 268 3486.
Membership
To join us as a member of the Cemetery Trust please
send a cheque for £8 payable to SGCT with a note of
your name, address, phone number & email address :
Sheffield General Cemetery Trust
The Gatehouse, Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield S11 8NT
Sheffield General Cemetery Trust
www.gencem.org
The Gatehouse
[email protected]
Cemetery Avenue
0114 268 3486
Sheffield S11 8NT
Charity No. 1103158
Leaflet design by Alex Quant for SGCT - Copyright © 2014
Our events are free to attend
but we welcome donations
You will receive three fact and picture filled
newsletters each year. The membership period is from
the 1st January to 31st December. If you apply from
the 1st September the following year is included.
SheffieldGeneralCemetery
www.gencem.org/membership
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SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2015
History Tour - 1st Sunday of each month
A guided walk introducing you to the history
of the Cemetery and its residents.
2pm
4th January 1st February
1st March
5th April
3rd May
7th June
5th July
2nd August 6th September
4th October 1st November 6th December
Sunday 15th March
2pm
Wives and Relicts
A one hour tour focusing on the lives of some
of the Cemetery’s women residents led by
Jean Lees and Jools Duggleby.
Saturday 21st March
2pm
Sunday 17th May
Mushrooms & Toadstools
Hear tales of the tragic, comic and
gruesome deaths of some of our residents
who succumbed to poisoning!
Ziggy will lead you on a fungal foray
amongst the gravestones.
Sunday 14th June
10.30am
Saturday 31st October
10.30am
Sunday 8th November
Bug Hunting
Killed in Action
Discover marvellous magical insects &
creatures through practical activities.
Suitable for children and families.
Remembrance Sunday tour with a two
minute silence in recognition of those who
died and were wounded during the
World Wars and in recent conflicts.
Sunday 16th August
Discover the various geological features
of the Cemetery with geologist
Peter Kennett.
Learn to make dens and practice
woodcraft skills in the Cemetery woods.
Suitable for children and families.
Sunday 13th September
10.30am
Thursday 19th November
12 - 4pm
Saturday 12th December
Leaves Mount Pleasant Park at 8pm and
arrives at the Cemetery’s Montague Street
entrance 9.30pm. Check www.gencem.org
Part of the national Heritage Open Days
weekend, featuring guided walks about
the Cemetery’s history, residents and its
architecture.
Christmas Wreath Making
Morning Song
RSPB-led walk to see and hear the Cemetery’s
bird life. Starts at the Anglican Chapel,
Cemetery Road S11 8FW - SK 34282 85870
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Friday 18th September
7.30pm
Find out what we’ve been up to and what’s
in store for 2016.
Check www.gencem.org for venue details.
Heritage Open Day
10am
10.30am
Annual General Meeting
Sharrow Lantern Parade
Saturday 9th May
3pm
Join in with making Halloween lanterns,
wands and masks at the Gatehouse.
A fun event for children and families!
Learn about the Cemetery’s varied nature
through a guided walk and fun crafts.
Suitable for children and families
Sunday 19th July
11am
Freaky Fun for Halloween
Crafts & Nature Walk
Woodcraft & Den Building
9.30pm
Sunday 25th October
Poison Pie Walk - New Stories!
Rock Around the Cemetery
Sunday 12th April
2pm
With children’s crafts and free
refreshments. All materials sourced
from the Cemetery site.
6 - 8pm
Bats in the Belfry!
Learn about the Cemetery’s bats through
crafts (6-7pm) and bat detecting (7-8pm).
Unless otherwise stated events start at The Gatehouse, Cemetery Avenue S11 8NT
Grid Reference - SK 34005 85939
As we may have to cancel an event or change event details at short notice
we recommend visiting www.gencem.org to get the latest event information.
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Our thanks go to the Nether Edge
Neighbourhood Group (NENG) for their
funding contribution towards the printing
of this event guide. NENG is run by
volunteers and was founded in 1973 for
the purpose of enhancing the social and
natural environment of the local community
for the benefit and enjoyment of all.
Visit www.netheredge.org.uk for a
membership application.
1 - 3pm