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WWI and WWII Additions to Grenoside War Memorial

An Appeal from David Pepper: It came to light 2015 that some of our brave men that went to war from, or were born in Grenoside, have had their names missed off the cenotaph at the bottom of Norfolk Hill, … Continue reading

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Helping to Maintain the Character of Grenoside

As part of the Heritage Open Days national celebration of 50 years of Conservation Areas, there will be a chance to look back to the work of local volunteers which led to the formation of Grenoside Conservation Society and to … Continue reading

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Dora Burkinshaw – An Appreciation by Andy Rickards

DORA BURKINSHAW Following the passing of my dear friend and neighbour Dora Burkinshaw donations totalling £358 were made to Grenoside Reading Room, a cause close to Dora’s heart. I have known Dora since the 1960s when, as a small boy, … Continue reading

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Ecclesfield Library seeks new trustees

Trustee Opportunity with Friends of Ecclesfield Library CIO About the Opportunity Friends of Ecclesfield Library CIO (FoEL) are keen to recruit one or more new dedicated Trustees to join the management committee of a registered charity. The Trustees ensure that … Continue reading

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Best wishes from everyone at the Reading Room

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War Memorial Fund

Thanks to all who made donations, to the War Memorial Fund, at the Reading Room on Remembrance Day. £100 was raised, further donations to the fund can be made by cheque made payable to Ecclesfield Parish Council (war memorial fund) Continue reading

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International Coffee Day 1st October

To celebrate International Coffee Day a special coffee tasting event was held at the Reading Room with coffee supplied by Smith Street Coffee, a local Company. All the proceeds (£250) are going to the Macmillan cancer charity.   Continue reading

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Grenoside Art Group Annual Exhibition at the Reading Room

The Grenoside Art Group Annual Exhibition will be held at the Reading Room on: Saturday 15th October 11.00am- 5.00pm and Sunday 16th October 10.00am- 4.00pm Continue reading

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