http://alt-sheff.org/rss.php The guide to Sheffield's radical, alternative, ethical business and groups http://alt-sheff.org/events/2041/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2041/ Sat 19 and Sun 20 May 2012 *** A trug is a strong basket involving steam bending, made for over 200 years from natural resources. In an age of mass produced plastic carrier bags polluting the environment, come and learn one method to change things. The weekend workshop costs £140.Low Impact Living Initiative http://alt-sheff.org/events/2012/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2012/ Mon 21 May 2012, 11am-3pm, Old Junior School, South View Rd S7 1DB *** Refugee Asylum Seeker Action Group (RASAG) IT Club providing a friendly, warm environment with high speed internet access and ESOL, literacy and IT support every Monday. RASAG was formed in April 2010. Apart from one development worker the group is made up of refugees and asylum seekers. For more info please email katelyn_mckeown@yahoo.co.ukhttp://sheffieldrasag.wordpress.com http://alt-sheff.org/events/2030/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2030/ Mon 21 May 2012, 8pm Red Deer pub, 18 Pitt St. S1 4DD, off West St. (upstairs room) *** Friends of the Earth Sheffield Group welcomes all who share a common concern for the state of the planet and a desire to do something about it. Membership is free if you subscribe to the electronic newsletter. Sheffield FOE website http://alt-sheff.org/events/2063/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2063/ Mon 21 May 2012, 7.30pm Showroom Cafe Bar, 15 Paternoster Row S1 2BX *** Skeptics in the Pub is about getting people together to have a relaxed and enjoyable evening while listening to talks on a wide range of topics, usually by a notable scientist or skeptic. Talks are typically about a common belief that can be demonstrated to be false or cannot be justified by the available evidence. The events are free though they ask for a £2 donation, and the meetings are open to all whatever your beliefs and views.This month, Angela Saini, academic, award winning journalist and writer and BBC science reporter, talks about her book Geek Nation, a fascinating story of how India, a nation of geeks, swots and nerds is transforming itself into a global science superpower. http://sheffield.skepticsinthepub.org http://alt-sheff.org/events/2054/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2054/ Wed 23 May 2012, 4pm-6.30pm, DLA Piper Sheffield office, 1 St Paul's Place, Sheffield S1 2JX *** An exchange of views on climate change and energy policy, with internationally recognised experts:Dr Wakoko Hironaka, former Director-General of the Environment Agency of Japan, Member of the House of CouncillorsCllr. Jillian Creasy, elected Green Party Member of Sheffield City CouncilJun Arima, Director-General, Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), LondonShinichi Kihara, Senior Energy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA), ParisProf. Neil Hyatt, Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Radioactive Waste Management, University of SheffieldTeresa Hitchcock, Senior Partner, DLA Piper LLP, Sheffieldclick on this link www.eventelephant.com/postfukushima for registration for free admission by non-transferable, printed ticket. Standard charge £15 for booking without turning up. Free refreshments and event packs. http://alt-sheff.org/events/2018/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2018/ Thu 24 - Sat 26 May 2012, University of Sheffield *** A conference on The Bible, Zionism and Palestine, exploring the role of the Bible and politics in Israel and Palestine today. Illan Pappe, Nur Masahla and others will be speaking. Cost £70Conference website http://alt-sheff.org/events/2039/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2039/ Thu 24 May 2012, 7.30pm, 268 Verdon Street, Burngreave S3 9QS *** Sheffield Social Centre is a collective for libertarian DIY space in the city. Meetings are currently twice a month. Anyone is very welcome to attend if they share the core principles of non-hierarchy, anti-capitalism and equality/non-discrimination. (Note this meeting was earlier planned as Thursday 17th)http://sheffieldsocialcentre.org.uk http://alt-sheff.org/events/2031/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2031/ Fri 25 May 2012, meet 6pm outside Sheffield Town Hall *** A self-organised international monthly cycle ride in celebration of the bicycle as the most efficient, peaceful and perfect mode of transport. It happens on the last Friday of the month in cities around the world. What's it all about? Click Wikipedia page for explanations.Sheffield Critical Mass on Facebook http://alt-sheff.org/events/2066/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2066/ Fri 25 May 2012, 7.30-9pm, Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row S1 2BX *** A public meeting hosted by Sheffield Stop The War Coalition with speakers including Jeremy Corbyn MP, Al Abutaleb of the NUS Black Students Campaign, and Maxine Bowler of Sheffield Anti-Cuts Alliance. The growing threats against Iran in recent weeks have been backed up with increased sanctions. As we know from Iraq, these are a prelude to war, not an alternative to it. There are signs of covert intervention already in Iran, as there are in Syria. Stop the War opposes all military intervention from the west in the region, for which there is absolutely no justification.£2 entry. Sheffield Against the War Coalition: Mobile: 07522 706236 Email: Sheffield@stopwar.org.uk http://alt-sheff.org/events/2032/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2032/ Sat 26 May 2012, 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 at the fantastic Blue Moon Café near Sheffield Cathedral. Phone to confirm: Jenni 07929 831866. http://alt-sheff.org/events/2037/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2037/ Sat 26 May 2012, 12-3pm, 268 Verdon St. Burngreave S3 9QS *** Got a computer problem? Come along for all the answers. BitFixIT Café has been offering friendly and free help on Saturdays for years.www.bitfixit.org.uk http://alt-sheff.org/events/2042/ http://alt-sheff.org/events/2042/ Sat 26 May 2012 *** Low Impact Living Initiative offers courses by highly skilled practitioners. Learn the specialised traditional craft of wooden walking stick making. Full day course, £80, details on website below.Low Impact Living Initiative