Events Listings
Thu 18 Apr to 11 Jul 2013, 10am, St. Matthews Rooms, Carver St. S1 4FT.
A discussion-based course looking at current political developments and issues in the UK and world-wide. Topics are usually suggested by the class. Past topics include policing, the Euro, the NHS, immigration, the politics of food, the coalition government, nuclear energy, the "Arab Spring", overseas aid, Israel/Palestine, civil liberties, climate change, and many more.
This unique course has just started and needs numbers to keep it running, if you think you may be interested please have a word with the tutor, Paul Boizot, see www.paulboizot.co.uk/courses.htm
12 sessions running through till July 11, no meeting May 30 (half-term). A WEA (Workers Educational Association) course. Cost £65, or FREE if on means-tested benefits, or Working Tax Credit and income under £15K.
Mon 20 May 2013, 8pm Red Deer pub, 18 Pitt St. S1 4DD, off West Street (upstairs room)
Friends of the Earth Sheffield Group. People from all walks of life who share a common concern for the state of the planet and a desire to do something about it. Membership of Sheffield FOE is free if you subscribe to the electronic newsletter.
Sheffield FOE website
Tue 21 May 2013, 7pm Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James St. S1 2EW
CDAS fights for asylum seekers who live in Sheffield to be allowed to stay in the UK. These people have become our friends, and contribute to the cultural identity of the city, yet many live in fear of deportation, torture, physical abuse or even death.
CDAS website
Tue 21 May 2013, 7pm-9pm at Quaker Meeting House, 10 St. James St. S1 2EW
SCACC organises days of action and demonstrations, petitions to Sheffield Council, supports related national and local campaigns and runs film shows and talks for local groups. The regular meeting is open to newcomers, all welcome, generally on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
SCACC website
Wed 22 May 2013, 6.30-8.30pm Harrisons 1854 Bar, 15 Regent Terrace S3 7QA (just off West St)
Do you want to be part of an exciting new cohousing venture in Sheffield? Do you value your own space and want to live more co-operatively? Come and connect with people who are ready to create a community of affordable, ecological and innovative housing.
Contact: Nicci 07763 773953, Chris 0796828970, Heather 07941 687367
Thu 23 May, 7pm, St Matthew's Meeting Rooms, Carver St, Sheffield S1 4FE
Everything you need to know about US economic sanctions against Cuba: their origins, their provisions, how they contravene international law, and how they affect the lives of Cubans.
Salim Lamrani, who teaches at the University of Paris-Sorbonne Paris IV and the University of la Réunion, will examine the US government’s own official documents to expose what is hiding in plain sight: an indefensible, vicious, and wasteful blockade that has been roundly condemned by citizens around the world. He will also be signing copies of his new book.
Fri 24 May 2013, 6pm-7pm, Coffee Revolution, Sheffield University
Want to meet other feminists or have a question about feminism? Come along to a coffee hour in Coffee Revolution on the last Friday of every month, between 6 and 7pm. All welcome including non-students.
Facebook page
Contact for more information womens.officer@sheffield.ac.uk
Sat 25 May 2013, 12-3pm, 268 Verdon St. Burngreave S3 9QS
Got a computer problem? Come along for all the answers. BitFixIT Café offers friendly and free weekly help.
www.bitfixit.org.uk
Sat 25 May 2013, 10.45am-12.45pm at Blue Moon Café, 2 St James St. S1 2EW
Sheffield Vegetarian Group meets on the last Saturday of each month. Phone to confirm: Jenni 07929 831866.
Fri 25 May 2013, from 9pm, at Penelopes, 53-55 Arundel Gate S1 2DN
Full Moon Party at Penelopes Sheffield
Brigantii Brigantii (fresh upbeat reggae)
The Boston Steemers (high energy rock ‘n’ roll)
Ben Lydiat (loop peddle mastery and sweet vocals)
Andrew Duxfield (acoustic folk/blues)
Carl ‘on fire’ Watkins (Carl’s stomping delta blues style can create a high level of excitement, capable of leaving the crowd joyously enlightened. He plays a mixture of well written originals and traditional blues songs)
£3 entry on the door. Note: Penelopes is not easy to find the first time, unless you know that the door is on the side of the Odeon Cinema building.
Facebook event page
Sun 26 May 2013, 7.30pm Showroom Cafe Bar, 15 Paternoster Row S1 2BX
In socialist Cuba, the arts are promoted, funded and valued to a high level. Come and hear Omar Puentes, distinguished Cuban jazz violinist, talking about a subject close to his heart!
