http://alt-sheff.co.uk/rss.php The guide to Sheffield's radical, alternative, ethical business and groups http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1766 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1766 Continuing into 2012 *** The camp continues on the Cathedral forecourt with daily General Assemblies welcoming everyone at 6.30pm every evening, and weekly Public Assemblies on Saturdays at midday. Inspired by the occupation of hundreds of cities across the globe, it is committed to a peaceful expression of views and engaging with a broad range of interested people and groups. All who are committed to non-violent protest are invited.Fresh from hosting the 3rd National Occupy Conference, Occupy Sheffield has so far resisted the Cathedral’s attempt to evict the camp. In court this last week the judge agreed that there was no straightforward matter of trespass and the case will now be heard at a later date. If you can get, go to show your support. If you can’t stay, at least check their needs on the wishlist on the website and see if you can offer any help.http://occupysheffield.org.uk http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1829 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1829 Now until Wed 29 Feb 2012, Access Space, AVEC Building, 3-7 Sidney St. S1 4RG *** Access Space open access media lab (opposite the Rutland Arms) is the unconventional setting for an exhibition by Sheffield artist Anthony Carroll. In Crisis What Crisis, a series of Dali-esque paintings satirizes the current crisis, self-serving institutions and their attitude to the 99% of us who suffer. Open Tues-Sat 11am-7pm (i.e. closed Sundays and Mondays). Entry free.http://www.access-space.org/doku.php?id=events:crisis_what_crisis http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1864 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1864 Feb 2010 *** Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month takes place every year in February. It celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community, its diversity and that of society as a whole. In Sheffield and South Yorkshire there are various events planned. See the website for more details.www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1800 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1800 Saturdays, 12-4pm, Feb to April 2012 *** The 9th annual Sharrow Lantern Carnival will be on Sun. 1st April 2012 (or 15th if it rains on the 1st). The theme this year is magic! Hundreds of hand-made lanterns of all sizes will be on display, along with fire spinners, musical acts, and over 3000 people parading through the streets, led by Sheffield Samba Band. There will be weekly workshops from Feb through to the carnival, simultaneously at Highfield Trinity Hall and Old Junior School in Sharrow. (Generally, larger lanterns are made at the Trinity Hall). EVERY Sat from 4th Feb to 31st March. THEN Sun 1st OR 15th Apr: Highfield Trinity Hall at 3-7pm; Old Junior School Hall at 3-8pm. Sessions and materials are free.Sharrow Lantern Carnival website http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1813 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1813 Wed 8 Feb 2012, 7-9pm, Central United Reformed Church, Chapel Walk S1 2JB *** Second session of a guide to edible-culture in ten evening classes, which started on Wednesday 1 Feb 2012.Organics, Biodynamics & Permaculture; the practical science involved in growing food. The subject is presented as a human-centred occupation or craft which can bring life-long enjoyment in the form of edible art. Tutor Richard Clare has been delivering courses for more than ten years and is adept at guiding both beginner and experienced growers. He has developed and maintained a range of small, medium and large-scale growing sites in and around the city and co-ordinated a variety of public access projects. To book a place or for more information Sheff 2686727 / 07771-832759 or email: ediculture@gmail.com http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1847 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1847 Wed 8 Feb 2012, 7.30pm-9pm, Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James Street, S1 2EW *** A public meeting organised by Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Professor Keith Whitelam is author of The Invention of Ancient Israel, the Silencing of Palestinian History and Palestine, the Bible and the Imperial Imagination. He writes “Biblical studies, as a discipline, has evolved a rhetoric of representation which has been passed down without examination and has dispossessed Palestinians of land and a past ... The struggle for the Palestinian past is only just beginning. For it to succeed, it will be necessary to expose the political and religious interests which have motivated the invention of ancient Israel within the discourse of biblical studies.” Sheffield Palestinian Solidarity Campaign http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1852 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1852 Wed 8 Feb 2012, 7.30pm at Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James St. S1 2EW *** Amnesty International is a world wide organisation of nearly 3 million people all working to protect Human Rights. The Sheffield branch meets monthly on the 2nd Wed of every month (except August). Actions on human rights abuses, contacts, successes and updates from various campaigns. Newcomers welcome. Sheffield Amnesty International website http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1855 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1855 Wed 8 Feb 2012, 7.30pm at St Mary's Church conference centre, Bramall Lane S2 4QZ *** Monthly meeting of the local branch of the Green Party, usually on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings finish with a drink in a nearby pub afterwards. The national conference of the party will be held in Liverpool at the end of February. Full details of how to join, policies and activities on website www.sheffieldgreenparty.org.uk http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1868 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1868 Wed 8 Feb 2012, 6.30pm, Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk St. S1 2JB *** Sheffield Friends of the Earth is showing 4 green films, as voted by the public, on Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd February. The Co-operative has kindly provided financial sponsorship of all the films.The Economics of Happiness describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. On the one hand, government and big business continue to promote globalisation and the consolidation of corporate power. At the same time, all around the world people are resisting those policies, demanding a re-regulation of trade and finance—and, far from the old institutions of power, they're starting to forge a very different future. Communities are coming together to re-build more human scale, ecological economies based on a new paradigm –an economics of localization.Dimitris Ballas from the University of Sheffield's geography department will be present to answer any questions regarding the film. Tea, coffee and other refreshments will be available for a small fee. The film festival is free but donations are welcome. Sheffield FOE website http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1862 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1862 Fri 10 Feb 2012, Start 6.30 pm Barkers Pool, city centre *** Sheffield Friday Night Ride (FNR) offers a fun monthly evening bike ride for everyone. Rides are prepared in advance on themes. This time the theme is breweries since 1900. This ride is close to the city centre and takes in sites of old and new breweries. Breweries were close to water (as was some of the beer?) so the ride is by the River Porter, Sheaf and then up and down along the Don, ending up in Neepsend at The Sheffield Brewery. NOTE there will be an opt-in tour of the brewery (1-1.5 hours). The tour will cost £5 pp and that includes two pints of beer. The food will cost £5 pp with meat or vegetarion options. So the choices are: 1. Ride only at no cost, 2. Ride plus tour (incl. 2 pints) at a cost of £5, 3. Ride plus tour plus food at a cost of £10. You decide! If your choice is [1] then just turn up. For beer/food, book via the website. Advice: Cycling a bike, drinking two pints of beer and eating a meat and potato pie with peas may be dangerous. Participants are recommended to do one thing at a timeFridayNightRide website http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1843 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1843 Sat 11 Feb 2012, Sheffield city centre *** Come along for a fun day at the Occupy Sheffield Parade. Preparations are in hand - more details will be appearing on the camp´s website, Facebook and Twitter ...http://occupysheffield.org.uk http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1848 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1848 Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4pm-8pm, 46 Crabtree Lane, Sheffield S5 7AY *** Afternoon and early evening meal as a fundraiser for the Women of Palestine Tour, on behalf of Sheffield Palestine Women´s Scholarship Fund International Women´s Day events 2012. German style soup, buffet, tea, coffee and desserts will be served. Please contact if you are planning to attend: click to email or text/phone 07896 316177.Sheffield Palestinian Solidarity Campaign http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1834 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1834 Mon 13 Feb 2012, 11am-3pm, Old Junior School, South View Rd S7 1DB *** Every Monday, Sheffield Refugee Asylum Seeker Action Group (RASAG) runs an IT Club providing a friendly, warm environment with high speed internet access and ESOL, literacy and computer support. They always need help with paired reading and IT support. Donations are also welcome, so feel free to bring along a packet of biscuits or other items that may be of use to members. http://sheffieldrasag.wordpress.com http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1851 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1851 Mon 13 Feb 2012, 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 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1854 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1854 Mon 13 Feb 2012, 8-10pm, Red Deer pub, 18 Pitt St. (off West St.) S1 4DD *** The World Development Movement (WDM) is a UK-based anti-poverty campaigning organisation. Their welcoming pub meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month. It's not just talk, but action and projects. A chance to debate and understand issues and generate creative ideas about how to change things. WDM Sheffield website http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1874 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1874 Mon 13 Feb 2012, 6.30pm, 268 Verdon Street, Burngreave S3 9QS *** Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) social event with filmshow and food. The IWW is a grassroots, democratic union helping to organise all workers in all workplaces.www.iwwgmbsheffield.wordpress.com http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1850 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1850 Tue 14 Feb 2012, 8pm Red Lion, Charles St (Hubs end) Sheffield S1 2ND *** Monthly meeting of Greenpeace's active South Yorkshire group, held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Newcomers always welcome. More details of meetings and current activities in the Get Active Supporters newsletter, see Greenpeace South Yorkshire website Upcoming event dates are shown on the home page. http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1865 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1865 Tue 14 Feb 2012, 2pm, Howden House, Union Street, Sheffield *** City of Sanctuary's regular meeting to discuss plans for Summer of Sanctuary.www.cityofsanctuary.org http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1838 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1838 Wed 15 Feb 2012, from 3pm, the chapel in Burngreave Cemetery (top of Burngreave St.) *** Friends of ASSIST Sheffield run this workshop on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month. They welcome help, especially donated bikes, volunteer mechanics, and home-baked treats! For info email comacworkshop (at) gmail.com or call 07792 923906 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1841 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1841 Wed 15 Feb 2012, 7.15pm at Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James Street S1 2EW *** Sheffield Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament has an active campaigning presence in the city, concentrating on the militarization of university campuses, Scrap Trident Campaign and the Yorkshire connection with the US Missile Defence System (at Fylingdales and Menwith Hill). It meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except August, newcomers are welcome. Sheffield CND website http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1869 http://alt-sheff.co.uk/events/1869 Wed 15 Feb 2012, 6.30pm, Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk St. S1 2JB *** Sheffield Friends of the Earth is showing 4 green films, as voted by the public, on Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd February. The Co-operative has kindly provided financial sponsorship of all the films.Gasland is going a long way in spreading public awareness about gas drilling and the risks it poses on human and environmental health. When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called GASLAND.A speaker from Friends of the Earth will be available after the film to answer any questions on the issues raised in the film.Tea, coffee and other refreshments will be available for a small fee. The film festival is free but donations are welcome. Sheffield FOE website