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...
Community
VIDEO: Violence against women declared ‘national emergency’ in the UK
Hundreds of students, parents and children marched through the streets of Sheffield this week to highlight the ongoing issue of violence against women. Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union held the “Reclaim The Night” march around the city centre on Monday 25. It took...
“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,...
“The Vanilla Gorilla” raises thousands for Sheffield gym
Former Yorkshire Regional Champion, “The Vanilla Gorilla”, has raised over £2,000 for Sheffield City Boxing Club. Callum Beardow, who was undefeated in his professional career, took on the Oulton Marathon on November 24 to help “soften the blow” for the club during a...