Here are some of the 200 titles we’ve added since the beginning of the year.
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Greenhill Village History Society were treated to a very interesting talk on Tuesday, 9th May 2023 at the Dronfield Hall Barn. Within the walls are oak beams that date back to 1430. We were privileged to see and hear the history of Dronfield in a Quilt, too. ‘Talking History’ was the knowledgeable historian, Maureen S. Taylor. MA. History is her passion and lectures or gives talks on a freelance basis. Her talks are entertaining and she is happy to wear either Medieval or Tudor costumes.
Please contact her for details of fee for talks on:
01246 411381 or 07933 717 381 email: maureenstaylor50@gmail.com (Note the ‘s’ maureenstaylor)
Many thanks to all involved in making this afternoon so special. If you would like to visit, they have a beautiful garden and coffee shop. A perfect place to unwind in this historic setting.
The link and to contact the Dronfield Hall Barn please visit their website at : https://dronfieldhallbarn.org/
Saturday, 16th July 16th 2022
12noon – 4pm
Sheffield Transport Sports Club
Greenhill Main Road, Lowedges
Sheffield S8 7RH
Back by popular demand
Contact
John Hinton
Tel. 0114 236 7622
Email: spinoghinton@gmail.com
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Patrick Coghlan, who passed away in April after a long period in intensive care with C-19. Patrick played a lead role in establishing Greenhill as a volunteer-run library and was our chairman for its first four years. More recently, he was the instigator of our project to open our new branch in Lowedges. He was passionate about libraries and reading, and his vision and calm wisdom will be sorely missed. Patrick used to talk about still being able to visit the library with his Zimmer frame when he was 90; sadly that is not now going to happen.
Pictured here are Patrick with Darrell Porter (council volunteer library support), councillor Mary Lea, and library operations manager Ann Hartley.
Booking is open at greenhill.bookwhen.com for the following
You can now place holds on Yellow Sticker books, either at the reception desk or by phoning 0114 2377657, and be notified when they’re available.
There are a number of ways you can support the library financially. Visit our support page for more info.
We’re interested in hearing from anyone who might like to open their garden during our Open Gardens weekend (8 and 9 June). Horticultural magnificence is not a requirement but you should ideally live within a 15 minute walk of the library. If you’re interested send an email to gardens@greenhill-library.org
Thanks to all the volunteers who turned up on 24 March to help plant our new trees and flower beds. Photo below.
The company which used to take our unwanted books is no longer providing this service, which creates a significant disposal problem for us. Consequently, we are having to be more selective in the book donations we can accept. Please do not be offended if the donations you offer are turned away.
24 March: a group of hardy volunteers turned up to help with the planting on the roundabout and the library lawn. Planting professionally designed by Fran Halsall (fourth from left, in purple top and grey skirt). Lots more photos here.
Due to the popularity of our existing book club we’ve started a new one! The club meets in the library in the evening of the third Wednesday of each month. The new group had its first meeting on 19 Feb.
If you would like to join please send an email to kirsty.atkin1@gmail.com
We are delighted to welcome back our local, best-selling author, Gavin Extence. Come along and enjoy an informal evening, when Gavin will be telling us about his latest book, “The End of Time”. Set against the background of the 2015 migrant crisis, the novel tells the story of two teenage refugees, brothers, who are travelling across Europe to the UK. This is a free event – just turn up!
Call 07790 411893 for further details or to book a place.
