Closure of Mr Barnes' Farm and 1940s Cottage

Vacancy: Visitor Development Officer

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £22,000 pa

Hours of work: 37.5 hours, exclusive of lunch breaks. Regular weekend and evening working is required. Hours for this post between April and September will be Sunday to Thursday inclusively.

Location of work: The post will be based at Green Estate, Manor Lane,

Sheffield. Attendance at other offices/sites may also be

required on occasion

Job Description

Very much a hands-on role, our Visitor Development Officer will take an energetic and pro-active lead in supporting others to deliver a wide range of visitor activity on site. Responsible for delivery of a portfolio of existing visitor offers including schools’ sessions, school holiday craft activities and key public events. With a passion for, and understanding of, the importance of the local, cultural and environmental heritage, you will ensure the rich and varied stories of Sheffield Manor Lodge come to life for our visitors. You will lead on the continuous improvement of existing offers, and the development of new offers for our key audiences across Sheffield Manor Lodge ensuring all visitor experiences are the best they can be, and contribute to plans to increase visitor numbers and spend.

Skills required

Excellent customer service with a focus on quality delivery
Interest in local heritage and history
Enjoys working with young children and family audiences
Experience of and confidence in running large events
Experience of working with volunteers and managing volunteer teams
Experience of delivering of educational activities for school age children
Good team player willing to get stuck in to tasks
Business like, reliable and efficient
Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise a demanding workload
Flexible approach to duties and hours and a willingness to work anti-social hours
Ability to thrive in a continually changing environment
Tact and diplomacy
Full UK driving license

DBS Disclosure: This post requires An Enhanced DBS disclosure

If you would like to apply for this position then please visit our website www.greenestate.org and download our application form or contact Sue Rose at the main office on 0114 2677627 for more information, or to have an application pack forwarded to you in the post.

Deadline for applications is: 11^th October 2019

Interview date: 24^th October 2019

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Post Application packs to:

Green Estate CIC, c/o Sue Rose

389 Manor Lane

Manor, Sheffield, S2 1UL

The Yorkshire France Connection

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Are you looking for a venue for your big day? In order to help you decide whether Manor Lodge might be for you, we are putting together some real life stories of couples who have celebrated their wedding with us. They are all individual and different showing, we hope, that Manor Lodge can help you plan your wedding, your way.

Sheffield Manor Lodge Real Weddings: Ingrid and Robbie[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Ingrid and Robbie got married just a few weeks ago at Manor Lodge. Their celebration was one of love and happiness, bringing together their families from France and England in our beautiful historic setting. Throughout the day special touches from their home countries made the day totally individual and even introduced their guests to something a bit different.

The ceremony took place outside the Turret House in front of 90 guests. Ingrid, wearing a beautiful ivory gown, was walked down the aisle by her Dad, to the Skyrim theme song. Her wedding ring had been passed along through Ingrid’s family and her flowers were a stunning mix of red, white and blue. Once the ceremony was over the happy couple were treated to a mass of bubble blowing by their guests, making their photos extra special.[/fusion_text][fusion_text]The apothecary garden is a popular setting for wedding photos but, instead of handing out traditional champagne, Ingrid and Robbie’s guests were treated to a glass of mead from Brittany as they chatted to friends and family in the garden.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]The happy couple chose to have their reception on site at Manor Lodge in an marquee in the grounds of the Tudor ruins. It was time to celebrate all things Yorkshire and what could be more appropriate than tucking into a tasty pie? From beef and blue cheese, to roasted squash and chestnut mushroom there was great variety and this Yorkshire classic was a new experience for several of the guests. Their delicious meal was followed by a stunning chocolate and vanilla sponge tree of life wedding cake.

Of course there’s nothing like a bit of dancing at a wedding, and Ingrid and Robbie had found a vintage DJ to play songs from England and France and get everyone up on the dance floor. When the guests were hot and tired another British staple pulled up in the grounds in the form of an ice cream van!.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]We asked Ingrid what she thought of the support they received from us at Manor Lodge in the run up to the wedding and she had nothing but positive things to say about our wedding coordinator so it seems they feel they received the personal touch by choosing us as their venue:

“Since the first meeting we had until the end, he was here for us. He is a big part of the success of our wedding. He gave us the ideas that made everything perfect and an event in our image”[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]But why did they choose us for their special day in the first place?

“As a historian it was important for me to get married in a place that possesses a history. I was delighted to find a venue as powerful and beautiful as Manor Lodge. Also, it was really good to think that the money we gave will serve to preserve this wonderful place. It is a really satisfying feeling.”

We are so pleased to have been able to help Ingrid and Robbie with their Yorkshire wedding and totally understand them wanting to do it all over again a week later in France![/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Visit our wedding page to find out more about how Manor Lodge can be the perfect wedding venue for you.

Please note: with the opening of our new barn we no longer offer marquee weddings at Sheffield Manor Lodge.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

The Personal Touch

Sheffield Manor Lodge Real Weddings: Jodie and Steven[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Jodie and Steven fell in love with the beauty and history of our venue on their first visit and booked it straight away. They got married in September this year, making the most of the Manor Lodge site incorporating their own individual special touches to make their wedding a day to remember.

The ceremony took place in front of the turret house with 90 friends and family members. Jodie looked stunning in an ivory gown and carrying her handmade blue and white bouquet.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Once vows and rings were exchanged the adults sat in deckchairs and on hay bales while sipping their celebratory drinks. Children and adults enjoyed playing outdoor games, including swing ball and quoits while the photographs were taken throughout the grounds.

We particularly loved the sense of fun in the photo of Steven and his friends with their nod to a love of superheroes, and the beautiful romantic photos of Jodie and Steven among the ruins.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Jodie and Steven had opted for a marquee for their on site reception, and a barbeque platter for their guests followed by a buffet in the evening. Jodie spent love and time on numerous personal touches to the decorations, from seating plans and flowers, to Jack Daniels bottle centrepieces. Their favours were a little different, being donations to three chosen charities: Cancer Research, Help for Heroes and World Animal Protection. Jodie and Steven definitely made this their own special day.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_2" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]We want to say congratulations to Jodie and Steven and to thank them for choosing Manor Lodge. The feedback we received from them makes us feel honoured to have been involved, and a little bit proud of ourselves too.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]“Getting married at Sheffield Manor Lodge was special because it’s such a versatile venue. You can have the wedding however you like it and put as many personal touches on the day as you want.”

“The grounds are absolutely stunning and it’s the main thing we had compliments on - especially after getting the photos back.”

“It’s such a memorable day for us and we do believe a lot of that is because of where we had it and the support we had from the venue on the day as well. All the staff are polite and professional. If we could get married every year we’d pick Sheffield Manor Lodge every time!”[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Visit our wedding page to find out more about how Manor Lodge can be the perfect wedding venue for you.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

History, Football and Afternoon tea - Francesca and James’ perfect day

Francesca and James[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="2_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Francesca and James opted for their beautiful intimate wedding ceremony to take place in the white room on the second floor of the Turret House at Manor Lodge, adding another important special event to the history of this fantastic Tudor building. A bright September day made for stunning wedding photographs of the bride and groom amidst the wildflowers, taken by the father of the bride.

The ceremony was followed by drinks in the apothecary garden, with the guests relaxing and taking in the views of Sheffield from the deck chairs in the grounds. All of this and more provided great photographs for the wedding album.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="2_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]So Manor Lodge added historical beauty to their wedding day, but Francesca and James also wanted the celebration to include another important aspect - their love of football. On the way to the wedding reception they stopped off at Bramall Lane for a wholly different set of photos, although James may be tempted to change the red to blue...

The reception was again a personalised affair, taking place in a marquee in Francesca’s parent’s back garden. Everything was personalised, handmade or hand picked - from the crockery, to the chocolate favours and table decorations. The cake was lovingly made and decorated by Francesca’s auntie and each guest even received a lottery ticket, so maybe it wasn’t just the happy couple who left feeling like millionaires.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]The most important thing for us here at Manor Lodge is that you enjoy your special day and don’t worry about a thing. We’ll leave the last word to Francesca:

“We felt that we had found a unique venue even though it is literally on our doorstep…(Our guests) all commented on how special and intimate the day was.”

We can’t ask for better feedback than that![/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]Francesca and James’ special day was a unique personal family affair. Visit our wedding page to find out more about how Manor Lodge can be the perfect wedding venue for you.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

A Truly Sheffield Wedding

Rebecca and Gareth[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="2_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]The day before Rebecca and Gareth’s wedding things were a little worrying. The couple accidentally locked themselves inside a friend’s house and it was looking like getting their chosen two venues ready for the wedding in time might be a tall order.

Fortunately things began to look up. Rebecca and Gareth managed to escape and it turns out setting up two venues wasn't too bad at all. This was going to be a fantastic wedding.

Rebecca and Gareth chose Manor Lodge for their wedding ceremony. They wanted to show off their home city to their guests, so picked a picturesque setting for the ceremony, getting married in May this year in front of the our beautiful historic Turret House. The sun shone down on the wild flowers and apothecary garden which made for stunning photo opportunities and the bride and groom looked wonderful in ivory gown and dark red suit.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="2_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]To make the day totally individual, the couple included acoustic versions of their favourite rock music into the ceremony. White and red roses in buttonholes and bouquets were a nod to Yorkshire and Lancashire roots, and rosemary linked the guests with our apothecary garden.

It was important to Rebecca and Gareth that as well as a beautiful historical setting for their wedding they also included Sheffield’s urban heart. Their guests were transported to the reception at The Showroom in a vintage bus, and once there enjoyed vegan food in celebration of the happy couple’s wedding day.

“Having never been to Manor Lodge before we started venue hunting, even we were surprised to find such a picturesque and green place so close to the City centre. The grounds are stunning and offer a wide variety of beautiful places for different photo opportunities. It was the perfect venue to show our guests the hidden gems Sheffield has to offer!”[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]We love seeing how our couple’s plan and use our venue for their special day and are really pleased we could help Rebecca and Gareth celebrate with all their family and friends.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="no" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_3" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_imageframe lightbox="no" lightbox_image="" style_type="none" hover_type="none" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" borderradius="0" stylecolor="" align="none" link="" linktarget="_self" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" hide_on_mobile="no" class="" id=""] [/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" last="yes" spacing="yes" center_content="no" hide_on_mobile="no" background_color="" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_position="left top" border_position="all" border_size="0px" border_color="" border_style="" padding="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""][fusion_text]For information on having your special day with us please visit our wedding page.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

The dust has settled after our battle reenactment but boy did we have fun!

We’ve only just recovered from our History Through the Ages Re-enactment (and sorting through all the fabulous photos) and thought we’d share some of the excitement. We also want to say a HUGE thank you to all the reenactors.

At 7am the site was shrouded in mist but the sun soon burned through to provide us with a glorious day. First up were Regia Anglorum who did battle from their 818AD camp with Viking Invaders.

Next it was the turn of 14th century armour-clad knights do battle for the glory of England and the amusement of the lords, ladies and masses of course.

Muskets were in use by the 17th century and civil war soldiers showcased their firing as visiting children swelled the ranks to learn pike skills.

History Through the Ages veterans, the 2nd Battalion of the Coldstream Guards were back showing off their firing skills and looking very smart indeed.

Sheffield Manor Lodge is a Tudor site so we thought it was pertinent to invite royalty to preside over the event. Henry VIII and two of his wives, Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn honoured us with their presence, along with his faithful secretary, Thomas Cromwell. He was certainly a lot of fun and firm visitor favourite!

Away from the battlefield visitors visited WW2 jeeps, dressed up with Bess of Hardwick, drank medieval grog and visited living camps.

The action looked even better from the sky.

Here's what one of our visitors had to say on Trip Advisor:

"Absolutely brilliant day out with the family. There was something for everybody. The atmosphere was great, the re-enactment was very good and the whole day was so enjoyable and at £15 for the family it was worth every penny. We visit regularly as it's a lovely place to explore and take a picnic and just enjoy being sat in such an amazing place. Can't wait to see King Henry again, he made my day!"

We had a fantastic day and we want to say a big thank you to everyone who cam to visit, all the reenactors and of course our amazing volunteer team, without whom our events and open days would not be possible.

See you 2nd June 2019!

Sheffield's No1 Cafe is Relocating to Bigger Premises

Sheffield's No1 Cafe is relocating to bigger premises within the Sheffield Manor Lodge complex

The success and popularity of Sheffield's No1 Cafe, The Rhubarb Shed, means that they have outgrown their premises and are relocating to a bigger premises. The Cafe is still in the grounds of the Sheffield Manor Lodge, but it is now going to be situated near the artist studios in a newly restored barn.

Rhubarb Shed Cafe is currently the number one cafe in Sheffield on Trip Advisor. So by moving to a bigger premises, more and more people will be able to enjoy the fresh, locally sourced food that the Cafe produces.

The new premises will be themed as a 1940's shopping street and will have an increased capacity. The new premises will also feature a second floor that will cater for private bookings and themed nights.

The new space is available for private Christmas bookings in December. Contact the Rhubarb Shed if you would like to book.

There's a bit of a delay on general public opening so keep an eye on the updates by checking out our Facebook pages here:

httpss://www.facebook.com/therhubarbshed/httpss://www.facebook.com/ManorLodge/

Catering

As well as providing delicious food throughout the day, the Rhubarb Shed can provide hot and cold catering for business meetings, social functions and weddings. They specialise in tasty street food but can also do everything from sandwich buffets to 3 course, formal meals and afternoon teas that are a treat for the eyes as well as to eat!

You can download our Rhubarb Shed Cafe menu by clicking the links below. Check the board at the cafe for delicious specials too.

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If you have any questions please contact the Rhubarb Shed Cafe on 0114 267 7634 or pauladunn85@hotmail.co.uk

Visit Manor Cottages for a True 1940's Experience

Visit Manor Cottages at Sheffield Manor Lodge for a true 1940's experience

Visit Manor Cottages for a true 1940's experience. You will meet ARP warden John Barnes and his family and find out what life on Manor Oaks Farm would have been like during World War Two including how they ate, lived and worked the land.

Whilst exploring you can try your hand at putting out an incendiary bomb, wash without electricity and children can dress up as an evacuee. Don’t worry we have a few full size outfits if the adults want to join in too!

On certain weekends you will hear stories of the Sheffield Blitz, see the ARP wardens extensive collection of WW2 artifacts including the bible that stopped a bullet and saved a soldiers life and have a go at 1940s craft for £1 in the exhibition room.

These activities vary so please check the events calendar for more details of each open day.

Our 2017 opening times are Sunday 22nd October and Sunday 19th November (when we will have our 'It's a 1940s Christmas' event and we are open from 11am - 4pm. The entry fee is £1 per adult, but if you have a season pass it is FREE.

So come on down in October and November for a true 1940's experience at the Manor Cottages at Sheffield Manor Lodge.

Help People Discover Sheffield's Best Kept Secret

Introduction

Green Estate is a not-for-profit social enterprise. We have managed Sheffield Manor Lodge (SML) since 2002 responsible for implementing a major programme of investment to establish Sheffield Manor Lodge as a vibrant and valued community asset. The site is now transformed into a welcoming and public facing venue which is well used by local people, and by an increasing audience from across Sheffield and beyond. It boasts a wide range of important cultural, heritage, leisure and community assets and is a significant recreational resource. It is home to South Yorkshire’s largest Scheduled Ancient Monument, artist studios, a café, a small urban farm, expanses of open parkland, formal gardens, picnic areas and a magnificent viewpoint affording a little known view of the city, the Don Valley and the surrounding hills.

SML is a site of national historic significance as the Tudor home to the 6^th Earl of Shrewsbury and his wife Bess of Hardwick, both important noble figures in English history, and is renowned for hosting visits by Mary Queen of Scots during her 14 year captivity in Sheffield. Today, located in the middle of the large inter-war social housing estates of Manor and Wybourn, Sheffield Manor Lodge is of equal importance and interest for its local history and its parkland and farm area is of tremendous recreational value for its the local Manor and Castle area and local communities.

Our ambitions for the site centre on implementation of a 10 year plan to turn Sheffield Manor Lodge into Sheffield’s premier outdoor attraction. The imagery we wish to achieve from this photography brief will assist us on the first step of this journey. Because of a limited budget we propose to work closely with a photographer, who would value being part of this exciting project, to ensure what we want from the brief is deliverable. A successful partnership could lead to on-going work to support what will be a phased development programme.

Budget

If you are interested in being a part of this new development we will discuss with you how we can utilise our budget to achieve our aims within a rate you can work within.

What are we after?

We need a fresh, new, and vibrant suite of photos that represent SML, the variety of activities that take place and most critically the engagement of our diverse audiences. These images will be the key visual representation of SML for the next 2-3 years. We are looking for photographs which develop our existing and successful style to a new level. (Examples of previous images used attached).

How they are to be used?

Our main priority is to have images for use on large scale roadside banners and interpretation boards across the site and off-site. Roadside banners will be a maximum size of 2200mm x 800mm.

They will also be used within leaflets and small publications, and extensively on-line.

Specification

Higher resolution set of images at 300dpi that can be used on a large scale at 75 ppi. Both portrait and landscape versions will be needed of the same images.

What do we want people to feel when seeing our images?

That we’re a welcoming venue which offers a cosy, bit quirky, family orientated visitor attraction.
That everyone (diversity) is welcome to enjoy, explore and discover on our site.
That our site offers something a little bit different to other places.

What do we want to stand out in our photos?

Our previously successful images have been ones which are people centred with a soft focus (see examples).

We want this emphasis to continue and to reflect that SML is a place where our visitors can have interactions with our staff, our animals, our events and activities, and that we are people orientated and encourage strong engagement for visitors. We want our images to show a diverse profile of our audiences including the very young, older people, families and BME.

What do I want people to do once they have seen the photos?

Recognise us and our product
Be so intrigued they look for further information
Get in touch
Try us out
Tell their friends and family
Engage with us

How?

Our new images need to capture the following:

Celebrate – Your wedding, your way
Discover – History and heritage from Tudor to today
Create – get crafty/activities to keep you busy all holiday
Support – contribute to make a difference
Indulge – bistro style cakes, coffee, chocolate and other tasty treats
Belong – volunteer with our dedicated teams
Explore – wild flower meadows, nature and stunning views
Excite – be part of event day action
Enjoy – spend some quality time together
Engage – get down on the farm and up close with our animals

Some of these will need staging to reduce time (and cost) implications, and we would work with a photographer to bring in people for these shots. However we would want these images to look as un-staged and natural as possible.

Images will need to be taken outdoors, in sunshine and at Sheffield Manor Lodge.

When we need doing?

By the end of July 2017.

Image Copyrights

GE to have full copyright.

Format

All of the images to be provided as digital copies without watermarks. Images must be 300dpi and a JPEG file. Images can be provided on a USB or via dropbox or similar file sharing service.

Think you can help?

Please email a CV and a link to your work to: visit@greenestate.org by 5pm on 31st May 2017

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