Spring in the Forgotten Graveyard
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Time | 14:00 until 16:00 |
| Meet At | Zion Graveyard, The front entrance is at end of Lawrence Street, off Attercliffe Road behind the Auto Repair Workshop by the free car park near Frymaster's Chippy. There is an easier, level entrance round the back at the end of Ferguson Street for pushchairs and the less mobile. For information phone 07980 143776 S9 3RG |
| Organised By | Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe |
| Bus Route | the following buses go to Attercliffe: X1, X5, 2, 52,52a,120. Attercliffe tram stop is a 5 minute walk away |
| Description | Open afternoon and launch of our summer programme with a Spring planting - bring your spare Snowdrops and other native bulbs to brighten up this forgotten corner of Attercliffe that is brimming with history. Enjoy a guided tour at 2.30pm followed by delicious refreshments and family activities - so bring the children and come and explore this hidden gem. We are a Children's University Learning Destination so if you are bringing children don't forget their Passport to Learning. Friends group of Zion Graveyard have bought this small historic graveyard to prevent it being destroyed. We are preserving it as a historic and wildlife site. |
| Contact | Penny Rea |
| Phone No. | 07980 143776 |
| ziongraveyard [at] gmail.com | |
| Website | http://www.ziongraveyard.btck.co.uk/ |
| Type of Event | Local History |
| Primary Focus | Natural History |
| Wheelchair/Pushchair Accessible | Yes |
| Suitable for Families | Yes |