Thousands enjoyed the sunshine at Sheffield’s fifteenth annual Peace in the Park Festival. The event, held in the Ponderosa Park in Netherthorpe, aims to bring people together to celebrate different cultures and to promote peace and harmony. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
Sheffield Doc/Fest celebrates 25 years
Thousands are expected to attend the UK’s largest documentary film festival as Doc/Fest opens for its 25th anniversary. With hundrds of films on show, plus workshops, events and exhibitions, including virtual realities and new media technologies, the six day long festival is set to welcome over 40,000 visitors. Azz...
Youdan Trophy hold world cup event for schools
As the build-up for the World Cup in Russia gets underway, primary schools are being invited to a Youdan Trophy school’s world cup tournament at Sheffield United’s training ground in Shirecliffe. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
Creative arts centre to open on Trafalgar Street
A new creative arts centre, Trafalgar Studios, is set to open in Sheffield city centre as a home for artists, painters, jewellery makers and others. The initiative is led by artists formerly located at Bank Street Arts. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
Dina venue offers hub for alternative events
A former spoon factory and nightclub has become a central hub for creative, independent and alternative events since social enterprise Dina opened its doors in Cambridge Street in 2016. Nick Coleman reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
New creative workspace opens on Eyre Street
A new co-working space has been launched in Sheffield city centre offering desk and workspace for creative entrepreneurs as well as a cafe serving vegan food. Nick Coleman reports for Sheffield Live! Source@ Sheffield Live!
Charity founder tells of struggle for justice and prison reform
Michelle Nicholson, who was behind bars for more than a decade for a murder she says she could not prevent, now spends her life supporting the rehabilitation of women who have experienced the criminal justice system. Nicholson claims she was framed for the murder of her father and has...
Abbeydale Picture House hosts Hansons charity valuation
In partnership with Sheffield Antiques Quarter, the Abbeydale Picture House is hosting the first of a series of monthly charity valuation days, hosted by celebrity auctioneer Charles Hanson. Members of the public are encouraged to bring their hidden treasures for a free valuation with all proceedings going to St...
20×20 exhibition highlights emerging artists
Hosted by Access Space, the 20×20 exhibition is into its twelfth year providing a platform to showcase work from beginners to established artists, the only requirement being that each piece must fit a 20 by 20 inch square. Sheffield Live! reporter Nick Coleman spoke to Jake Harris, director of...
Charity campaigners sleep rough for the homeless
Homelessness charity Roundabout is organising a fundraising and awareness campaign for youth homeless in Sheffield with supporters spending the night sleeping rough. Sheffield Live! reporter Nick Coleman spoke to Katlin Hodgkinson and Claire Collingworth from Roundabout. Source: Sheffield Live!