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Five hazel trees inoculated with summer truffle spores were recently donated by Dr Paul Thomas of Mycorrhizal Systems (Hope Valley) to Cllr Ray Satur at the Lord Mayor's Charity Dinner. The councillor called on FOBS members to help plant them in the Gardens, promising that a share of any profits from the sale of the truffles will to go to the Gardens, the rest going to the Lord Mayor's charity fund.

FOBS volunteers assisted the Councillor to plant the trees in the restored Woodland Garden. It will be a long-term project though, as it will take 4 - 7 years before any truffles appear, but it is hoped that they will find a ready market locally.

The planting took place on 24 March, 2010 at 11.45am in the restored Woodland Garden at the Thompson Road end of the Gardens).

Around 15,000 people flocked to this year’s even more spectacular display of floodlighting in the Gardens. This is the fourth year this popular event has been held. The weather was kind and the crowds enjoyed the many food and drink outlets. The miniature steam train, which was provided by the Rotherham & District Model Engineers Society, ran on a short length of track across the east lawn and into a tunnel. There were some craft stalls and Father Christmas visited the Gardens. Carols were sung by local schools and there were free rides for the children, provided by local showground operator William Percival. St. Thomas Church provided a display in the Bear Pit and there was a fairy wonderland inside the pavilions.

The event was supported by Sheffield City Council, the Rotary Club of Sheffield, Hallam FM and was in aid of the charity Cash for Kids who are grateful for the donations and gifts.

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