As winter approaches, Sheffield has a network of Welcome Places where you can go to stay warm and safe, and get support, shown on this useful map of street level groups and community hubs collected by Voluntary Action Sheffield. There is also a Community Helpline provided by Sheffield City Council to support anyone struggling with the cost of bills or…

A new Sheffield project, Compost Connection, plans to turn food waste into high quality compost, reducing the amount sent for incineration. Slow aerobic composting develops fungi and other micro-organisms beneficial for soil. The compost assists with active living soil, adding nutrients and improving water and carbon retention. As well as being an environmentally beneficial business, the Compost Connection will aim…

Haider Eid, a Palestinian activist, professor, writer and singer spoke at the founding conference of the Sheffield Palestine Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid in 2022. He was born in Nuseirat refugee camp and was raised in Gaza City, after his parents were expelled from their village, Zarnouqa, in 1948. Now he has made a new 14 minute documentary film, “Returning to…

Food Works needs a Food Supply Coordinator to join the team working on their mission to help create a world where everyone is fed while also taking good care of our planet. The role is full-time, initially for 2 years. Application deadline: Noon on 10 July 2023. Full details at Food Works.

Sheff Food, Sheffield’s food partnership, is seeking a coordinator who is passionate about sustainable food and about helping the partnership achieve its aims for Sheffield. This follows the launch of Sheffield’s Local Food Action Plan (LFAP) in June 2023. This is a fixed term position commencing immediately until the end of July  2024, with an opportunity to extend depending on…

Regather co-operative needs a Veg Box Packer & Delivery Driver. The main purpose of this job role is packing boxes of produce for our Fruit and Veg Box scheme and delivering them to homes and businesses around Sheffield. The post will be based at Regather in Sharrow, Sheffield, S11 8BU.  Tuesdays and Fridays for a total of 17 hours per…

With a challenging financial situation Foodhall has taken the difficult decision to close as an event and public space on Brown Street, from November 2022. This does not affect the Food Delivery Project. The Foodhall group thanks all who have contributed to make Foodhall, over the years since 2015, and say this is “an ending, but not The End”. They…

The People’s Assembly is re-launching as a membership organisation, and all supporters are invited. Please consider joining the organised fightback and movement for change against this vicious right wing government, and catastrophic cost of living crisis. No one is going to do it for us – we will just have to do it ourselves! The People’s Assembly is all about…

Did you miss out on an event you wanted to see at the Festival of Debate 2022? Many of the 2022 online events are now available for you to watch again. Catch up now at https://festivalofdebate.com/2022  

Foodhall is an open dining room and kitchen in Brown Street, Sheffield city centre. It’s very different from foodbanks, managed by the community, for the community. It tackles social isolation and encourages integration across a diverse range of groups. Many people contribute time, energy and food, peace and love, but they’re running out of money to keep going. If you…

Regather co-operative’s organic farm is on Lightwood Lane, just off the ring road between Gleadless and Norton. On Mondays and Fridays volunteers who can spare a little time are welcome to help, and very much appreciated. Volunteers can learn skills at all levels, seed sowing, planting, weeding and harvesting vegetables and many other odd jobs. If you’re interested find out…