Events Listings
Aug till Oct 2010
Abundance is a project to harvest the seasonal glut of local fruit like apples, pear and plums. Loads of fruit trees go unpicked either because people can't harvest them or don't notice them. Abundance volunteers redistribute city fruit for the community on a non-profit basis - to community cafes, nurseries, Surestarts and individuals. They have also juiced tonnes of fruit and made jams, chutneys and preserves.Why not get in touch:
- If you have a fruit tree and want help with harvesting. You will get the first share.
- If you are interested in becoming an urban harvester or want to help with picking, distribution or processing. Volunteers have the pleasure of eating fresh, ripe fruit from the tree, finding out more about urban food growing and working alongside enthusiastic people of all ages.
- If you would like to receive fresh fruit for your group or neighbourhood.
Grow Sheffield website
1-30 Sep 2010 The Old Market Building, Westgate, Rotherham Town Centre. S60 1AN
International Brigade Memorial Trust's new exhibition, Antifascistas is part of Rotherham Open Arts Festival, along with live music, theatre and dance performance, local artists' work, including Phlegm, Sheffield graffiti artist, Tony South, Mark Kemp and Zahir Rafiq, and free arts workshops for all ages.
Website
Performance Programme
Workshops Programme
Sat 11 and Sun 12 Sep 2010, 10am-6pm, Clifton Park
The largest free show in the north returns to the newly spruced up Clifton Park. Fun for all the family, and stalls available for community groups. Horticultural Show, Vintage Vehicles, Fun Fair, Stalls and Refreshments. Entertainment includes the One Town One Community Diversity Festival and music stage, (call 07984 936436 for details). More general information via Rotherham Visitor Centre or tel. 01709 336946.
Mon 13 Sep 2010, 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.
This month's presentation is about the "Angels of Mons" and other wartime legends and apparently supernatural forces intervening in wars. Speaker David Clarke (PhD in English Cultural Tradition and Folklore), is the author of a book on the subject, and a senior lecturer in journalism at Sheffield Hallam University.
The events are free though they ask for a £2 donation, and the meetings are open to all whatever your beliefs and views so please come along.
http://sheffield.skepticsinthepub.org
Tue 14 Sep 2010, 10.30am -1pm at Sharrow Old Junior School, South View Road, Sheffield S7 1DB
Side by Side Intercultural Drama Group is looking for new participants to join a friendly and diverse team. It aims to promote intercultural understanding, and cohesion between people of all social, ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds using drama as a tool for developing confidence and self-expression and building friendships, exploring themes that are important and relevant to members. No previous theatre experience or English language skills necessary. Refugees and asylum seekers are particularly welcome to join.
If you, or your group, are interested in being involved in any way, either through performing or volunteering, or simply want to find out if it's for you, please come along. Lunch and travel expenses are provided.
Email admin@sidebyside.me.uk or call 079438 12382 to register your name(s) or find out more.
Wed 15 Sep 2010, 10am-5pm SIA Gallery, Sheffield Hallam University
An event that explores the contribution of arts practice to the business of digital inclusion. Local art practitioners, digital inclusion researchers, public sector professionals and community development workers are invited to join an active investigation into how socially engaged arts practice promotes, enriches and challenges notions of digital inclusion. Organised by Ann Light, Sheffield Hallam University and Karen Martin, Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, UCL.
Cost £15, including light lunch. Artists doing something relevant they would love to hear from you. Full details at website for the event.
15-17 Sep 2010, Sheffield Hallam University
Major conference covering conservation, changes to agri-industry and urbanisation, decline of biodiversity and consequences for local people. Also looking at commons in the urban landscape and community involvement, including 're-wilding' of natural areas among other future visions and actions. Cost from £25 per day for members of the public.
Full details at website for the event
Wed 15 Sep 2010, 7.15pm Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James St. S1 2EW (near Anglican cathedral)
All welcome to CND's monthly meeting to discuss the latest developments in the struggle against nuclear weapons. Topics for discussion will include the latest government plans to build new nuclear power stations, an update on the future of the proposed South Yorkshire Advanced Nuclear Manufacturing Centre, the status of the mooted renewal (or not) of the Trident nuclear weapons system and their submarines and the forthcoming CND national conference.
Sheffield CND meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except August. Sheffield CND website
Wed 15 Sep, 7-9pm, Rutland Arms, 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS
Sticker and poster session to make anarchist-feminist related material to distribute in sheffield and to add to projects like the feminist poster project: http://feministposterproject.wordpress.com
Anyone is welcome to come, create, share ideas or just watch. Some other members of the group will be writing things for the zine, so come and join with that if you like.
Thu 16 Sep 2010 7pm upstairs Rutland Arms, 86 Brown St. S1 2BS
Sheffield Social Centre group is working to create an autonomous space in Sheffield. All welcome to join in the meeting, which will also be discussing the October Weekend Free School event.
Sheffield Social Centre website
Sat 18 Sep 2010, 10am Station Foyer 95 Wicker, Sheffield S3 8HT
Activities include charity auction, table top sale, face painting, games and fun prizes, raffles and much more! All in aid of the Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity.
For more information contact the JET Project on Sheff 2780460
Sat 18 Sep 2010, 4pm-9pm, Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James St. S1 2EW (near Anglican cathedral)
Have you got talent? City of Sanctuary is joining forces with Sheffield Quakers to hold an informal talent show and we need your help! It's an opportunity for all you Sheffielders and local refugees and asylum seekers to show off your musical, dancing or other skills and enjoy a social afternoon/evening with free food and drink provided.
If you would like to take part please contact sarah@cityofsanctuary.org
If you would just like to come along and watch, make a note in your diary.
Sat 18 Sep 2010, 7.30pm-00.30 St Andrews Church Hall, S3 7RQ
- Chilean live music: Charquiband
- Folk Dance group: Son de América
- Cuecas Salsa Cumbias Corridos
- Traditional Latin American food and drinks:
Empanadas, Tequila Shots, Cocktails, Sopaipas
Tickets: £3.50 in advance, £4 at the door. Includes a FREE DRINK (subject to availability)
Under 14 years old: FREE
Organised by Mexican & Latin American Society, Chilean Community Association, Chile SCDA.
Tickets: Box Office Student Union email
mailto:mex-lat-soc@sheffield.ac.uk
Sat 18 Sep 2010, from 7pm at St. Mathews Church, Carver Street Sheffield
Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign fundraiser for the children's projects. Musheir will serving his wonderful falafel and PSC will also be showing a film, the title will be announced in the next week or so. This is the first event of the autumn and first fundraiser since January - so please come and show you support.
Find out more about the event here and download a leaflet to distribute here.
