Two South Yorkshire women are set to launch a new health and well being initiative for women following news of a start-up grant from the Big Lottery. Zainab Deen and Linda Walmsley have formed Sisters With One Voice to provide peer support and drop-in facilities form women facing challenges...
Hillsborough building set to gain new lease of life
A Grade II listed building in Hillsborough Park is to be brought back into public use as a dementia friendly community centre and cafe, following confirmation of Heritage Lottery funding. The abandoned old coach house situated behind the Hillsborough Library was last used as a munitions store during the...
Waste food project finds appetite for more
The Real Junk Food Project Sheffield is planning to expand following the success of its pay-as-you feel food recycling store, cafes and schools programme. The Burngreave-based social enterprise has launched a crowdfunding drive under the banner ‘Food Works Not Food Waste’. It is seeking to raise funds for a...
Social enterprise showcased at city region conference
Social entrepreneurs from across Sheffield City Region came together to mark Social Enterprise Day at a half-day conference and other events in Sheffield. Participants heard from fitness and mental well being start-up Happiness Bootcamp, Sheffield-based digital makers AALFY and Chesterfield Canal Trust, among others involved in enterprises run for...
Social housing exhibition goes on display
An exhibition highlighting grass roots campaigns on housing and homelessness is on display at Union Street co-working space. The week long exhibition, led by Dr Sam Burgum, explores the links between poverty, inequality and housing and looks at how squatting, trespass and direct action campaigns have contributed to awareness...
Afro-beat artist applauds SO Africa festival organisers
Afro-beat and hip-hop artist, Breis, praised the “incredible” Spirit of Africa Festival after headlining at the Crucible Theatre. In an interview with Sheffield Live, the Nigerian born Londoner, said the festival was inspiring and should grow bigger in the future. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
Sheffield educational charity receives award
Sheffield educational charity, CRESST, has been recognised in the Teach Primary Resource Awards for its work on citizenship, personal social health and economic education. The charity is dedicated to increasing children’s life chances through training in conflict resolution skills and has recently developed a focus on social media and...
Street art marks 10th anniversary of Now Then
A street mural has been unveiled on Howard Street to mark the tenth anniversary of Now Then, Sheffield’s monthly arts, culture and political magazine. The mural was created by local artist Rob Lee. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
Street Tree Festival held at Merlin Theatre
A celebration of Sheffield’s street trees brought together campaigners, writers, artists and musicians at the Merlin Theatre in Nether Edge. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
Site Gallery relaunch after £1.7m investment
Sheffield’s international contemporary art space, Site Gallery, has re-opened to the public at its Brown Street location following a £1.7million refurbishment. The new gallery is three times bigger in size offering a canvas for artistic experiment and public engagement. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!