Sheffield Environment Weeks run from Saturday 27th April to Wednesday 5th June this year (2024). Sheffield can be proud of the hundreds of activities that make up Sheffield Environment Weeks, which has run for many years. They range from talks on a range of subjects, to projects like urban agriculture and wildlife conservation. Volunteers do the hard work all year…
Blurring the Edges is a look at the research on social frontiers through visual art and augmented reality. Social frontiers arise when there are sharp differences in the community groups of neighbouring communities. The exhibition is by Bulgarian-born, Sheffield-based Lora Krasteva, and Rotherham-based Uzma Rani. It includes a community-made soundscape, and artwork which blends national flowers of Bulgaria, Pakistan and…
Sheffield Creative Action for Peace (SCRAP) will be laying a White Poppy wreath at Sheffield’s cenotaph, to remember those who refused to bear arms in war, throughout history and today. There will be testimony from peace protesters in Israel, Ukraine and Russia, and a minutes’ silence. SCRAP is a Sheffield group using creative actions to campaign against war, inspired by…
Outside Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone St. Sheffield S1 2HH
15th May is Al-Nakba Day, marking the date in 1948 when 750,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes and villages during the creation of the Israeli state. Actions in Sheffield will include a rally outside the Town Hall on Wednesday after the council refused to debate a petition calling for a statement of solidarity with Palestinians. Full information on…
Central United Reformed Church - The Norfolk Room, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield City Centre S1 2JB (corner of Chapel Walk)
Wealth is extracted from global South communities by multinational companies whose ‘corporate power’ is facilitated by global North institutions and governments. As the world faces climate catastrophe, the elite intend pumping every last drop of oil, while at the same time grabbing the reins of the transition, so that the rights, freedoms, and dignity of marginalised communities everywhere continue to…
Join Theatre Deli to say goodbye to their beautiful venue on Arley Street. Theatre Deli supports theatre-makers and artists by working with commercial property owners to make use of empty buildings to create artistic hubs for performance, rehearsal, offices, studios and workshops. Free to attend, book tickets in advance via the link below.
