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‘Rewarding and wonderful’ disability cycling sessions run at Hillsborough

‘Rewarding and wonderful’ disability cycling sessions run at Hillsborough

by Larissa Hurt | Oct 30, 2023 | Culture, Sports

72% of cyclists at Sheffield Cycling 4 All (S4CA) have said they have seen a massive improvement in their mental and physical wellbeing. Sheffield Cycling 4 All (SC4A) is a project by Disability Sheffield that runs group cycling sessions for any adult who can’t ride a...
Migrants are experiencing loneliness in Sheffield says author

Migrants are experiencing loneliness in Sheffield says author

by Larissa Hurt | Oct 25, 2023 | Culture

An alarming number of migrants in Sheffield experience loneliness and disconnect from both their home country to their new home in Sheffield, says Brazilian native. Migrants across Sheffield experience negative interactions on public transport, at work and at school...
Tennis lessons for the blind being run near Endcliffe Park

Tennis lessons for the blind being run near Endcliffe Park

by Larissa Hurt | Oct 23, 2023 | Culture

October marks World Blindness Month, and the Ability Tennis Club have been running visually impaired tennis lessons throughout the month. The club runs the lessons as part of their successful Ability Tennis sessions, which also includes wheelchair tennis and autism...
University representative claims Sheffield lacks ‘visibility’ during Black History Month

University representative claims Sheffield lacks ‘visibility’ during Black History Month

by Larissa Hurt | Oct 20, 2023 | Culture

The University of Sheffield has been critcised by a Student Union member for not hiring enough black members of staff in leadership positions. Ahmad Arshad, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic officer for The University of Sheffield said: “The university does well to...
Queer university student scared of experiencing a hate crime in Sheffield city centre

Queer university student scared of experiencing a hate crime in Sheffield city centre

by Elizabeth Hopwood | Oct 20, 2023 | Culture, News

A lesbian student has said she is scared to be openly affectionate with her girlfriend in public in Sheffield.  Fiona Barrett, a 20-year-old who has lived in Sheffield for two years, claims she has experienced LGBTQ+ hate, primarily on West Street and the city...
Black History Month in Sheffield – your culture guide

Black History Month in Sheffield – your culture guide

by Larissa Hurt | Oct 9, 2023 | Culture, News, Top Story

October marks Black History Month in Sheffield, a time to celebrate and learn about Black History and culture. Events have been held all across the country since the event first began in the UK in 1987, but it wasn’t until 1997 that the celebration was brought to the...
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