Gathering Ground

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Gathering Ground Gathering Ground is a unique set of community facilities in Hillsborough Park, Sheffield. It is run by Age UK Sheffield with partners RivelinCo & Depot Bakery.

We host a range of community events + our spaces are available to hire! Get in touch :)

🎨 Hillsborough Community Art Show this August! Join us for a celebration of creativity and community, featuring work fro...
12/08/2026

🎨 Hillsborough Community Art Show this August!

Join us for a celebration of creativity and community, featuring work from local artists and community groups across Sheffield.

Featuring artists , and , alongside creative work from Age UK Sheffield Wellbeing Centres, , , Creative Connections and The University of Sheffield.

The exhibition includes the return of co-created artwork with Age UK Sheffield's Young-Onset Hub dementia group, developed through AI-supported workshops with The University of Sheffield and Lancaster University.

This year's show is dedicated to the memory of Derek Ellis, whose artwork inspired the first community art show last year.

📅 29-30 August 2026
📍 Hillsborough Pavilion, Sheffield
🎟️ Free entry

Why Hire Gathering Ground?Whether you're planning a celebration, workshop, meeting or community event, Gathering Ground ...
25/07/2026

Why Hire Gathering Ground?

Whether you're planning a celebration, workshop, meeting or community event, Gathering Ground has welcoming spaces to suit every occasion.

💙Beautiful park location
💙Friendly atmosphere
💙Wi-Fi available
💙Accessible facilities
💙Flexible hire options

We'd love to welcome you.
[email protected]

21/07/2026

Come to our FREE exhibition this summer and see what living with dementia feels like through AI-generated visual experiences.

📅Opening Night- 29 August 17:00-20:00
Exhibition Day -30 August 11:00-17:00

📍The Ravilion, Hillsborough Park

Free Entry!

Want to exhibit your work?

Submit your work at [email protected]

Could you be entitled to more support?Many people are surprised to find they could be claiming benefits or accessing ser...
21/07/2026

Could you be entitled to more support?

Many people are surprised to find they could be claiming benefits or accessing services they didn't know were available.

Pop into our free Tuesday drop-in and speak to someone who can help.

🕙 Tuesdays - 10am–12pm
📍 The Pavilion

No appointment needed.

🌼 Get Creative in the Garden with Creative ConnectionsJoin us for a relaxed, creative session inspired by nature.It's a ...
20/07/2026

🌼 Get Creative in the Garden with Creative Connections

Join us for a relaxed, creative session inspired by nature.

It's a chance to spend time outdoors, get creative, meet new people and enjoy everything summer has to offer.

No experience needed, just come along and enjoy yourself.

Everyone aged 60+ is welcome.

When: Tuesday 21st July
Where: Bradbury Makers' Shed

Looking for a creative space?The Bradbury Makers' Shed is perfect for:Art workshopsCraft groupsSmall meetingsCreative se...
18/07/2026

Looking for a creative space?

The Bradbury Makers' Shed is perfect for:
Art workshops
Craft groups
Small meetings
Creative sessions

A welcoming, inspiring space with Wi-Fi and conferencing facilities available.

To enquire about hiring: [email protected] or call 0114 250 2850

☕ Drop in and have a chat!Every Tuesday between 10am and 12pm, we're here to offer free advice and support.We can help w...
14/07/2026

☕ Drop in and have a chat!

Every Tuesday between 10am and 12pm, we're here to offer free advice and support.

We can help with:
Maximising your income
Staying independent
Dementia support
Finding local services
Or simply enjoying a friendly conversation.

No appointment needed, just drop by.

📍 The Pavilion

Open Call for ArtistsWe're looking for artists to take part in our Community Art Show this August at Gathering Ground.Th...
11/07/2026

Open Call for Artists

We're looking for artists to take part in our Community Art Show this August at Gathering Ground.

The exhibition will also feature the return of artwork created by our Young Onset Dementia group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield and Lancaster University.

Interested in exhibiting your work?

📧 [email protected]
📞 0114 250 2850

We'd love to hear from you!

Have you spotted the lion yet?One of the fantastic Pride of Yorkshire lions has made its home at the Bradbury Makers' Sh...
09/07/2026

Have you spotted the lion yet?

One of the fantastic Pride of Yorkshire lions has made its home at the Bradbury Makers' Shed here at Gathering Ground!

Why not pop by, snap a selfie and discover everything our creative space has to offer while you're here?

The Bradbury Makers' Shed is available to hire for:
🎨 Creative workshops
🤝 Community groups
📚 Meetings
🧶 Craft sessions
✨ Small events and gatherings

Every visit is also a chance to support the amazing local charities and organisations taking part in this year's Pride of Yorkshire trail.

Come and meet our lion, explore Gathering Ground and find out more about how you can support local organisations making a difference across Sheffield.

To enquire about hiring:https://gatheringground.uk/hire

Did you know?Age UK Sheffield offers free information and advice to help older people stay informed, independent and con...
06/07/2026

Did you know?

Age UK Sheffield offers free information and advice to help older people stay informed, independent and connected.

Support includes:
✔ Benefits and income checks
✔ Housing advice
✔ Care options
✔ Independent living support
✔ Dementia support

If you or someone you know could benefit from friendly advice, we're here to help.

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The Pavilion, Middlewood Road, Hillsborough
Sheffield
S64HD

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