What’s On in South West Sheffield This October, and a Friendly Face to Go With You

Music and Theatre

Sheffield Chorale Autumn ConcertSaturday 10 October, 7.30pm, St Andrew's Psalter Lane ChurchMusic inspired by or featured in film, TV and computer games.

Dial M for Murder at the Lantern TheatreMonday 12 to Saturday 17 October, 7.30pmThe Lantern Theatre on Kenwood Park Road in Sharrow is one of Sheffield's most charming small theatres. Later in the month it also hosts The Man With The Plan, about the man behind the Beveridge Report (Tuesday 20 October), and The Trial of Jack the Ripper (Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 October). Box office 0114 255 1776.

Swan LakeFriday 16 October, 7.30pm, Sheffield City HallPerformed by Imperial Classical Ballet.

Escafeld Chorale: In Excelsis DeoSaturday 17 October, 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, MillhousesTwo contrasting settings of the Gloria, by Vivaldi and Poulenc.

Hallam Sinfonia: Dancing Through TimeSaturday 17 October, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, EcclesallAn evening of orchestral music including Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol.

Nether Edge Folk ClubEvery Wednesday, 8pm, Nether Edge Bowling ClubA friendly singers and players night, with the occasional guest performer.

Talks and Local History

Nether Edge History GroupWednesday 14 October, 6.30pm, Union Hotel, Union RoadAn informal talk meeting, and everyone is welcome.

Ranmoor SocietyTuesday 20 October, 7.30pm, Ranmoor Parish CentreShort talks exploring the Ranmoor archive. Visitors £2.

Friends of Portland Works: Sheffield Castle, an UpdateWednesday 21 October, 7pm, Portland Works, Randall StreetThe latest on what has been discovered at the site of Sheffield Castle.

Ecclesall Local History SocietyTuesday 27 October, 7.30pm, Mylnhurst SchoolWoodhead, the Lost Railway, with Stephen Gay. Visitors £5.

Totley History Group: Women of SteelWednesday 28 October, 7.30pm, Totley LibraryA talk by Michelle Rawlins. Non-members £3.

Millhouses Probus ClubEvery Monday from 10am, Holy Trinity Church HallFor retired and part-retired men and women. October talks include St Luke's (19 October) and Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (26 October). Guests are very welcome.

Gardens, Markets and Autumn Days Out

Off the Shelf Festival of WordsUntil Sunday 25 October, venues across the cityOne of the UK's largest literary festivals, with events throughout the month.

Art at the Winter GardensUntil Sunday 11 October, and from Friday 30 OctoberThe Heeley Art Club exhibition runs until 2pm on Sunday 11 October, and the Sheffield Photographic Society annual exhibition opens on Friday 30 October and runs to 8 November.

Repair Café and Community MarketSaturday 10 October, Holy Trinity Church, Grove Road, MillhousesRepairs from 10am, a community market from noon, and tea and cake all day.

Abbeydale Miniature RailwaySunday 11 October, 1pm to 5pm, Abbeydale Road SouthThe last running of the season, at £2 a ride.

Norton Autumn Craft and Makers' MarketSaturday 17 October, 11am to 3pm, St James Church, NortonFree admission.

Stannington Apple DaySaturday 17 October, 12.30pm to 4.30pm, Deer Park

Pumpkin Patch and Apple FestivalSaturday 24 to Friday 30 October, Whirlow Hall Farm£5 per person, with booking through the farm's website.

Friends of the Botanical GardensTuesday 27 October, Education Centre, Botanical GardensThe Amazing World of Plants talk at 10.30am (visitors £5), followed by a poisonous plants public tour at 1pm (donation of £3 appreciated).

Every Week

Step Out Sheffield health walksWeekly, various locationsGentle walks of no more than an hour at your own pace. They include Ecclesall Woods on Thursdays at 10.20am, meeting at the big wooden shelter above the Woodland Discovery Centre, and the Porter Valley on Tuesdays at 1.20pm from Endcliffe Park café. Full details on the Step Out Sheffield website.

Sports Memories at Ecclesall LibraryEvery Wednesday, 10.30am to middayFor the over-50s, with no need to book. It's worth calling the library on 0114 203 7222 to check it's running.

Regular events like these are a lovely way to build a routine, meet people and get some fresh air, and many are free or cost just a few pounds.

Event details are as published by the organisers. Please check with the venue before travelling, as times and prices can change.

Would You Like Some Company?

Getting there can be the hard part. Dark evenings, steps, crowds, or simply not wanting to go alone can all stand between someone and an evening they'd really enjoy.

Companionship is part of our home care service in Sheffield, and our carers can come along to events like these with you.

Our home care team covers the S7, S8, S10 and S11 areas, and many of the venues above are just a short trip from our head office on Union Road.

If you'd prefer company closer to home, day care at our Sheffield care home in Nether Edge offers a full programme of activities, good food and friendly faces.