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Greenmoor Centre |
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The Greenmoor Centre is Sheffield & District Battalion’s residential centre for training and outdoor pursuits. The accommodation is provided in a chapel established in 1812. It has been altered and renovated to a high standard.
The
The accommodation sleeps 28 people. The Centre comprises
of a heated two floor building with a usable basement The design is adaptable and can
be used for single sex or mixed groups and includes disabled access. Onsite
parking is adjacent to the building and can easily accommodates three cars or two
minibuses. A sheltered area at the rear is a great barbeque site.
The Centre is ideal for Youth groups, uniformed
youth organisations and other community groups and faith groups.
Basement
The basement includes a separate outdoor entry with
drying facilities and boot racks, dart board, table tennis and pool table.
Ground Floor
The front porch gives entrance to a 6 x 9 metres
activity room. A rear lobby gives access to a staff/disabled bedroom, with
suitable adjoining toilet and shower facilities. a dining room and separate well
equipped kitchen completes the layout of the ground floor.
On the first floor, three dormitories sleep 10, 8
and 6. A staff room sleeps 2 and has a full size sink. The sleeping
accommodation consists of bunk beds and storage boxes. Mattresses and pillows
are provided but it is necessary to bring sleeping bags and pillow cases or
blankets and bed linen. A three
sink washroom is complimented with three separate showers and three toilets.
Click Here to see Pictures of the Greenmoor Centre
What’s new and plans for the future
The centre is well maintained and each year
refurbishment and additions are made.
In 2008 a new central heating system was installed
being much more convenient than the previous system
In 2009 all the mattresses and pillows were
replaced
In 2010 some major additions will take place. A new
commercial microwave has been added to the kitchen courtesy of a grant from the
Community fund; Broadband internet connection has been installed as a result of
a BT community connections grant and is available for use by groups at an
additional charge. This is a wireless connection for use with laptops. The
telephone can receive incoming calls but with the exception of emergency calls
out going calls can not be made.
In March 2010 a new range, oven and
extract system has been installed in the kitchen along with a new fridge freezer
and a new window
January 2011 the ground floor lounge has been re-carpeted
and the dining room has new vinyl. After some burst pipes over the
Christmas period caused some damage the basement ceiling has been replaced
Future plans are to add a conservatory at the rear of the
building to add some more space and a general refurbishment of the decoration on
the first floor. The Ground Floor disabled bedroom and bathroom with have their
windows replaced and a new back door. The dining room window is planned to be replaced
before the end of 2011.
Nearby attractions include:
The Delf
- a beautiful public open space of 11 acres, including nature walks and a large
grassed playing area.
Ivy Millennium Green
- established in 2000, this is a small, quiet retreat overlooking part of the
The
View Finder
- erected over 300 metres above sea-level by the side of the Heritage trail, the
locally produced stainless steel disk indicates various buildings and features
which can be seen many miles across the landscape.
Wortley Top Forge
- 3 quarters of a mile down the road is this industrial heritage site which is
open to the public most Sundays.
Further a field
Vast tracks of moorland start to appear in the
landscape 3 miles from Green Moor, surrounding reservoirs at Midhope, Langsett
and Longdendale and
Holmfirth (of Last of the Summer Wine fame) is
11miles away
Cannon Hall Country Park, Museum and Farm are 6 miles away
Swimming baths are nearby at
Stocksbridge Leisure Centre about 2 miles away and at the
Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Centre.
Chapel Lane, Greenmoor, Wortley,
please note the telephone
number at Greenmoor can not make out going calls. The centre is not manned and
all enquiries about the centre should be made to Sue Cowie,
01246 274021
Nearest Rail Station
Penistone (4 miles)
Sheffield (12 miles}
Click Here for directions from the M1
Booking and Enquiries.
The centre is available for hire for weekends, mid
week and daily rates for meetings etc on a self organised, self catered basis.
The Centre is ideal for youth groups, uniformed
youth organisations and other community and faith groups. The prices are
extremely competitive
Weekend rate Friday
night to Sunday £380.00
Weekly rate Sunday - Thursday £175.00 / night
Bank Holiday - £190 / night
Daily hire rate- £100.00. or £60 for morning/afternoon/evening session
Wireless Internet available at £5.00 per booking
Green Moor Centre booking form - Booking Form - Click here to down load July 2011- July 2012
To book the centre pleases contact:
S40 3EU
01246 274021
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for a tri-fold leaflet
