Events
Some of the most exciting stuff happening in Sheffield isn't on the high street. Start by checking out these websites!
THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN: Exploring Christianity, Anarchism, and Peacemaking
Fri 21 to Sun 23 Nov 2008, at Christ Church Pitsmoor, Sheffield 9
Gathering, supported by Jesus Radicals UK and various other networks with workshops, discussions, and interactive events.
Full details and registration see the website above
North Sheffield Conservation Group work in Concord Park, (Firth Park, Sheffield 5)
Sat 22 Nov, meet at the Clock Tower Garden at 9.40am or the Concord Sports Centre car park at 9.50am.
Come along to Hartley Brook and help the North Sheffield Conservation Group put in some motorbike barriers to help protect the valley. Details Tel. 0114 2316982
"The Poor Suffer First: Meeting the challenge of climate change" day conference
Sat 22 Nov 2008, 10am - 4pm Quaker Meeting House, 10 St. James Street (next to Cathedral)
Talks, discussions, workshops, stalls. More details from patricliff@gmail.com Tel 0114 2302102
International Co-operative Development Seminar in Sheffield
Mon 24 Nov 2008, 7pm - 9pm Sheffield Hallam University
800 MILLION people worldwide are members of co-operatives and share a similar set of values and principles ... find out about some of the exciting international projects - the co-operative sector against multi-national companies
Not sure about membership? Ask in any Co-operative store or call 0161 2462213 / 2226
Bish Bash Bosh
Sun 23 Nov 2008, 10am to 3pm at Blackburn Meadows Nature Reserve
Give the Rangers and volunteers a hand with willow-bashing: cutting back the willow which threatens to encroach on the beach areas of the Nature Reserve. No dogs allowed. Meet at the car park at the end of Steel Street. Please wear suitable clothing and stout footwear. Bring a packed lunch.
Where's Blackburn Meadows? In the area where 'Tinsley Towers' used to be! Details Tel. 0114 2751176
Soil Association: Community-Supported Agriculture Project Workshop
Mon 24 Nov 2008, 7pm at Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James Street, Sheffield (next to the cathedral) Tel. 0114 275 7390
Community-Supported Agriculture around the world, and the challenges and opportunities in setting them up in and around Sheffield, possible legal structures and good governance methods to ensure the sustainability of a scheme.
Community-Supported Agriculture is a system of sharing the risks and rewards of farming more evenly between producers and consumers. It offers farmers a fair return for their work and produce and brings consumers into a closer relationship with the land which produces their food.
In cities Community-Supported Agriculture projects often take on a decentralised model. Growers may be hired to install and maintain back garden allotments, or communities may organise themselves to rent land, hire a farmer and distribute the food produced between them. Urban residents may forge links with farmers on the urban fringe, to support them in their work, and guarantee a good-value supply of local food. Not only do Community-Supported Agriculture projects provide local food for local people, they also help strengthen communities through shared work and commitment.
Oxjam Rock Fest
Wed 26 Nov 2008, 8pm to 11pm at The Harley (pub) 334 Glossop Road, Sheffield 10
An evening of live rock featuring Darke Horse, The Amateurs and Disco Outcasts, £3 entry, profits go to Oxfam
Details Tel. 0114 2302894
Netherthorpe/Hillsborough/Walkley Area Panel Public Meeting
Thur 27 Nov 2008, 6pm to 8pm at Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield 6 Tel. 0114 2671572
Discussing the A61 Penistone Road Smart Route and proposed new traffic signals at the Broad Lane and St George's Terrace junction. Everyone is welcome to attend. Come along and have your say. Free refreshments.
City of Sanctuary Anniversary Party
Sat 29 Nov 2008, 7.30pm to 11pm at Broomhall Community Centre, Broomspring Lane, Sheffield 10
Celebrate Sheffield's first year as a City of Sanctuary. With music from East Handed and Gondwanna Sound and excerpts from Ice and Fire's Asylum Dialogues. Free entry, donations are welcome in aid of ASSIST.
Residents Against Station Closure picket of Sheffield Railway Station
Fri 5 Dec 2008, from 4.30pm
Continuing the campaign to stop East Midlands Trains installing barriers at Sheffield Station which would prevent many people walking through the station to gain access to the city centre, or the tram stop at the back of the station.
