Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe

The final resting place of Mary Anne Rawson, 1801-1887. Founding member of the Sheffield Female Anti-Slavery Society.

[Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe @ZionGraveyard]

On Wednesday we were busy cutting back some of the new saplings and taking out some of the laurel there is still plenty to keep us busy on Sunday so please come and help 2 - 4pm. The spring bulbs - snowdrops and daffodils are peeping through already - it's going to be lovely.

[Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe @ZionGraveyard]

School holiday blues! Looking for something to do with you little ones? Come and celebrate Halloween at Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe. We have Halloween themed crafts to take part in. This is a family activity session, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

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We are raising funds for the Snowdrop Project who support survivors of Modern Day slavery to continue Mary Anne Rawson's campaign against slavery. 2pm-5pm Sunday 14th July.

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A lovely afternoon at the Graveyard on Sunday. Another fallen headstone uncovered.

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Brilliant work at the Graveyard today from our volunteers/helpers Leon, Max, Jules and Jean, 2 graves revealed. Another piece of Zion Graveyards forgotten history uncovered.

[Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe @ZionGraveyard]

Thank you to everyone who helped in the campaign to save the Forgotten Graveyard of Zion Congregational Church Attercliffe and to the many volunteers and members who continue to help care for it.

[AndrewCalow @CalowAndrew]

@ZionGraveyard A short film about this forgotten graveyard.@LizWattsSoprano
https://t.co/Cau7wqjHHC

[Nancy Fielder @NancyFielder]

Winter sun and snowdrops out for @ZionGraveyard celebration of a year well spent! Thrilled to see Sheffield's story told through the lives uncovered and reshared. You've got to love the determination of all our city's volunteers #attercliffe

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The snowdrops are waiting to greet us today. Will you be coming to help us celebrate the end of a busy year? We will only be in the graveyard from 2 - 2.30pm. Join us after at the Library Cafe Venue. Leeds Road, Attercliffe. But please let us know. Thanks

[Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe @ZionGraveyard]

Open afternoon at the graveyard today, 2pm - 4pm. Come and have a look around this green oasis in an industrial desert and find out who is buried in this forgotten graveyard. Refreshments and information.

[Club Historians @CHistorians]

Your club looks wonderful. Perhaps I can drop by one day and take a look. I love all things clubs you know! @ZionGraveyard

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This is a reminder, Our AGM is at the historic Attercliffe Liberal Club on Wednesday 12th December at 7pm. If you are not already a signed up member of FoZGA this will be a chance to join us for FREE. We will be sharing with you the thrills, delights and trials of our first year.

[Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe @ZionGraveyard]

Open Afternoon, Sunday November 11th 2pm - 4pm.
Come and find out more about the history of the graveyard and the life and times of those who are buried there.

[Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe @ZionGraveyard]

Autumn gardening afternoon, Wed, 7th November at Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe, 2pm - 4pm. Help tidy up the twigs, sweep the leaves and cut back the shrubs. Bring your own gardening gloves and small tools. Come and see our baby Yew tree. Refreshments provided. Everyone welcome.

[Friends of Zion Graveyard, Attercliffe @ZionGraveyard]

It was a beautiful day in Skipton yesterday. Thanks to the Friends of Raikes Road Burial Ground for their warm welcome and interesting tour. The fish and chips at Bizzie Lizzie were good too.

[AndrewCalow @CalowAndrew]

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Spend a Heavenly Halloween afternoon at the Zion Graveyard in Attercliffe

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It's a bonus to spend Halloween in a very friendly graveyard - before dark!

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We are working with the Wildlife Trust to develop some activities for young children 4 -11 years.

If you have children on holiday this week, Tuesday 30th or Wednesday 31st, 1.30 - 3.30pm you can book in for a free session. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Three new graves uncovered Wednesday afternoon thanks to Max and Leon. Ann Brook under a tree, James and Elizabeth Foster of Woodhouse Mills, also under a tree and James Barber near the wall. Very exciting.

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The landscape at SGC is lovingly maintained by our landscape and conservation volunteers and litter pickers. We need your support to ensure their hard work can continue. Support us by volunteering, becoming a member or donate. We’re a friendly bunch so please get in touch! 👍🏻