Alongside the scientific programme, the Sheffield team is offering a range of social events designed to provide opportunities to relax and reconnect with your colleagues. Our local team will be on hand to host you. These activities are an important part of the BOPSS conference experience, and we look forward to welcoming you.
Please book your ticket through your online BOPSS account (a meeting ticket purchase is required to book). Some of the events are paid events (pay on the door) or by pre-booking with the venue (such as Ponds Forge)
Wednesday 17th June 6 pm – 7.30 pm:
Welcome drinks reception at the Winter Garden (free). A couple of minutes’ walk from the City Hall
Thursday 18th June:
BOPSS dinner and disco. Come along to our dinner and disco at the Cutler’s Hall an iconic Sheffield venue that showcases the city’s rich heritage in craftsmanship and design. It’s a great chance to relax, catch up with colleagues, and enjoy the night together—and we’ve made sure it’s affordable for everyone. Tickets are £50 for registered delegates and £50 for guests (limited availability). Please purchase through your BOPSS online account
Friday 19th June 2026:
Fun 5-7km run in one of Sheffield’s many parks on a mixture of pavement and trail, going through very pretty woods. The run is an out and back, letting the faster runners run to the end with one of the Glaucoma Consultants but meet the slower runners with Zanna Currie on their way back.
Setting off at 7.00 am from the entrance to Endcliffe Park. Get your endorphins going ahead of a busy day at the Conference!
Meeting place:
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Friday 19th June 2026:
7.15 am-8.00 am: Yoga at TLC fitness club – £10 + £2 yoga mat if required (pay on the day)
Join Camilla Pagnacco and tutor Evie to start your day with a relaxing yoga session — an ideal way to prepare for a full day of BOPSS!
Details
- Meet at TFC the Fitness Club on Friday the 19 June 2026 at 7 am (94 Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LG)
- £10 +£2 for mat (payable on the day) – cash only
Saturday 20th June 2026:
Morning hike in the Peak District with lunch (buy your own) – 3-4 hours
hosted by Sarah O’Beirne & Camilla Pagnacco
Meeting place: Bakewell, Smith’s Island Car Park
Meeting time: 10 am
Route: Chatsworth House and Edensor Loop from Bakewell, 6.25 miles total, 3h duration – there is the option to stop halfway at Chatsworth and get the bus back to Sheffield from there. The route is available on Komoot
Transport: There are regular buses from Sheffield to Bakewell, and plenty of public car parks if you are driving.
One of the buses from Sheffield arrives in Bakewell at 09:40am
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