Events
Market raises hundreds for local food bank
A pop-up market in Hillsborough has raised £235 for the S6 Foodbank. This comes after the S6 Foodbank stated that one in five local children, and 42,200 local adults, were declared to be in a food emergency from April 2023 to March 2024. The organisation supports...
“Everyone deserves something at Christmas”: Shoebox Appeal’s plea to Sheffield
A Christmas charity is facing their largest demand to date after identifying over 3000 people in need this festive season. The Shoebox Appeal works closely with charities to provide Christmas presents for vulnerable and disadvantaged adults throughout Sheffield,...
City housing crisis brought to life by art
The housing crisis in Sheffield has been showcased by a unique art project. ‘The Fabric of Home’ art exhibition used quilts and fabric to explore the issue of housing insecurity in Sheffield. Artist Rebekah Johnston worked alongside Hannah Fairbrother, who conducted...
Free travel for veterans this Remembrance Day
SuperTram are offering complimentary tram journeys for military personnel on the November 10 and 11. Nigel Wragg, Commercial Manager at South Yorkshire SuperTram said: “Remembrance Day is an important day of reflection across the country, honouring all those who...
Charity’s bid to make city ‘plastic-free’
Action on Plastic hosted a market event as the latest step towards their 'plastic-free' city dream. The charity hopes the event will encourage people across Sheffield to reduce their use of single-use plastics that greatly contribute to plastic pollution. Greg Hewitt,...