Events
Youth homelessness showcased in Sheffield
Roundabout Roses art installation has raised awareness of youth homelessness in the city by highlighting each young person’s unique journey. The display ran by Roundabout, South Yorkshire’s youth homelessness charity, featured 1,800 handmade roses, one for every young...
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...
Community
Crime fighting boxing club knocked out of Sheffield building
Arbourthorne's only free boxing facility, that prevents children from falling into gangs and crime, is facing permanent closure after being “booted out” by the headteacher of a local school. Aspire Box were based at the Sheffield Inclusion Centre School on Spring...
“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...
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...