Sheffield Carnival procession parade brought together hundreds of participants in its third year at Norfolk Heritage Park celebrating communities and diversity. Baillor Jalloh reports. Source: Sheffield Live!
Community gym welcomes equipment donation
Sheffield’s Unity gym have thanked South Yorkshire Police after the force helped them to secure additional equipment following closure of a local gym. Gym equipment at the Moor Centre was destined for a skip until PC Simon Nolan persuaded board members to donate the equipment to a better home....
Sheffield charity calls for action on human trafficking
Sheffield based charity Snowdrop is calling on the government to do more to raise awareness of human trafficking. Every year hundreds of people are trafficked into the UK and victims are being compelled into prostitution, forced labour or working excessively long hours, often in extreme conditions. Baillor Jalloh spoke...
Community music studio re-launched
Sadacca Studios on the Wicker has re-opened at the weekend as a music space and arts venue after a budget makeover. The former Bob Marley studio, unused for nearly a decade, has been equipped by Musical Works, a not-for-profit organisation. Baillor Jalloh spoke to project manager Chris Morris. Source:...
Sheffield company launches children’s book club
A new Sheffield-based social enterprise aims to promote positive images of sub-Saharan Africa through a children’s book club, educational workshops, lectures, campaigns, festivals and the production of educational material. True Talk Africa launched in February and is encouraging children, including those of African heritage, to discover literature by African...
Social entrepreneurs celebrate sector growth
Social entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Sheffield to share success stories and exchange ideas on future priorities for businesses and charities with social and environmental objectives. The event was organised by Social Enterprise Exchange, a project funded by the European Union which provides business advice and support...
Sheffield gears up for Migration Matters Festival
Migration Matters Festival is set to return to Sheffield on Friday with its biggest line up to date for this year’s Refugee Week. The annual festival, now into its fourth year, features local, national and international acts celebrating the positive impact of migration in the city and the UK....
Football tournament gets young men talking
Six local football teams joined a five aside tournament this week at the UMIX Centre in a collaboration between Sheffield Theatres and Football Unites Racism Divide to encourage mental health discussion. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
Portraits of homelessness exhibition opens
A portrait exhibition to raise awareness about the rise of homelessness in the UK and the plight of rough sleepers on the streets has been launched at Dina arts venue on Cambridge Street. Sion Thomas has been documenting and photographing homeless people to bring to the public’s attention the...
State of Sheffield event addresses city challenges
A public event hosted by the Sheffield City Partnership brought together local stakeholders to hear perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the city. The event, held at Bramall Lane, was introduced by Lord Blunkett, chair of the Sheffield City Partnership Board, and addressed issues ranging from crime and...