600 visitors venture Down by the Riverside
28 September 2010
Walkers, cyclists and kayakers all ventured ‘Down by the Riverside’ at Kelham Island Museum on Saturday 25th September.
Delivered in partnership with the Upper Don Walk Trust, the event attracted a huge number of visitors and encouraged families to explore a stretch of the riverside walk in Sheffield - an easily accessible trail along Sheffield’s River Don.
Visitors were provided with a wealth of information about the walk, which starts at Lady's Bridge and meanders on to Beeley Wood, Oughtibridge.
Families were entertained with a range of free fun activities and children enjoyed the opportunity to kayak on the goit, helped out by Sheffield City Kayak Club. Whilst cyclists brought along their bikes and were able to take advantage of a free bike health check with Dr Bike and Pedal Ready.
Sheffield willow artist Rachel Poole provided interactive ‘make and take’ willow crafts, and musical entertainment was provided by the ‘Anything Goes’ orchestra.
Helen Gabbitas, Projects Officer for Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust, said: “We had a fantastic day and were delighted by the number of people that attended. It was great to see so many people enjoying themselves and benefiting from our beautiful surroundings and the heritage here in Sheffield, including walkers, cyclists, anglers, canoeists and many more.”
For more information about Kelham Island Museum or the walk log onto www.simt.co.uk, email ask@simt.co.uk or call 0114 2722106.
More information: contact Ruby Slippers marketing and PR agency based in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
Annual steam event a huge success for Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
News item: 04 October 2010
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet was a hive of activity this weekend when over 1000 visitors joined in the fun at the annual ‘Steam Gathering’.
The two day steam extravaganza marked the end of the 2010 season and featured a collection of steam powered machines including steam rollers, traction engines, and road locomotives.
The hamlet was brought to life with the sights, sounds and smells of working steam engines and hundreds of families viewed the mighty steam powered machines and asked the owners and drivers all about them. Miniature steam engine The Kelham Island Flyer, which is usually housed at Kelham Island Museum, was also in steam and entertaining the crowds.
Niki Connolly, events and marketing officer for Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust, said: “Our annual Steam Gathering has been an enormous success and has attracted a huge number of visitors to the Hamlet. Despite all the rain, many visitors braved the wet weather to come along and see the engines.
Abbeydale’s colourful living history characters entertained the crowds and spoke about Sheffield’s nautical links, explaining that whaling was important in steel making industries, and how whale oil was used as lubrication.
Also at Abbeydale Hamlet was Ridgeway Forge demonstrating a range of time-honoured steel-making skills. They were joined by Sheffield Antiques, who sold vintage items reminiscent of the era.
More information: contact Ruby Slippers marketing and PR agency based in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
Who Dunnit? is the half-term cry from Kelham Island Museum
News item: 20 October 2010
‘Who Dunnit?, a family focused murder mystery, will take place on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 October during half term.
Curious families will be given evidence and artefacts to try and figure out exactly who is the murderer.
Costumed character, ‘WPC Ruth’, will be on hand to offer clues, including measuring tell-tale footprints and fingerprints found at the scene of the crime. Visitors can also try on Police uniforms and look the part!
Jenny Bland, Audience Development Officer for the Hawley Collection said: “We are expecting a lot of children and families to visit us during October half-term, as entry is FREE during the Sheffield school holidays.
“We think that families will have a lot of fun especially with our living history character on hand to add to the entertainment.”
Families can also take part in the ‘Big Draw’ activities by making spooky pictures using only their fingerprints.
Also launching at the event is the new Crucible Shop gallery that looks at the changing face of work in Sheffield. They gallery contains oral histories and testimonies from Sheffield steelworkers past and present and is a permanent display now open to visitors at Kelham Island Museum.
The activities will take place between 10.30 am and 3.30 pm on both Tuesday and Wednesday and visitors can also pop into the Furnace Cafe for refreshments and snacks.
For more information please visit www.hawleytoolcollection.com or www.simt.co.uk or email ask@simt.co.uk or call 0114 272 2106.
More information: contact Ruby Slippers marketing and PR agency based in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
Kelham Island Museum Victorian Christmas Market 2010
News item: 29 October 2010
Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield, will celebrate the 19th annual Victorian Christmas Market on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December.
The much loved Christmas Market, which last year attracted over 12,000 visitors across the weekend, will bring to life ‘A wonderful world of Dickens at Christmas’. Visitors can enjoy the Dickensian themed event and walk amidst living history characters and stall holders who will all be dressed up for the occasion.
The two day market will feature a wide range of entertainment and festive themed activities, including:
- Over 100 stalls set around the museum and island
- Sheffield Made’ traditional skills, crafts and gifts
- All that Glitters’ gifts and jewellery
- Christmas Shop
- Festive food quarter with scrumptious hog roast
- Fairground with traditional Gallopers
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- River Don Engine and Kelham Island Flyer Minature Engine
- Santa’s workshop and children’s activities
- Entertainment Stage with a variety of performers and festive family entertainment
Niki Connolly, Events and Marketing Officer said “This year visitors can wander around and experience the old fashioned spirit of a traditional Christmas market, enjoying the sights and smells of Victorian Sheffield.
“We will have a dedicated entertainment stage with a host of performers including singers, musicians and artists who will add a little bit of sparkle and Christmas cheer across the island.”
The Christmas Market will take place at Kelham Island Museum on Saturday 4th December 10am - 7pm and Sunday 5th December 10am - 5pm. Admission is £4 Adults and accompanied children are FREE.
For more information visit www.simt.co.uk or contact us on ask@simt.co.uk or 0114 272 2106.
More information: contact Ruby Slippers marketing and PR agency based in Sheffield, Yorkshire.