Sheffield Artist sheds light on the impact of the pandemic on the art industry

by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorised

A Sheffield Artist has spoken out on the ‘compromise’ the creative industry has had to make as a result of the pandemic. Michael Borkowsky, curator and owner of Fronteer Gallery in Castlegate explained the finical burden artists faced due to the cancelation of events...

Cayman Borders set to reopen once majority of the population is vaccinated

by joa18sy | Mar 25, 2021 | Culture, News, Politics

Premier Alden McLaughlin and Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee assure that if Cayman’s COVID-19 vaccination rate continues at its current pace, the islands’ borders could reopen as early as late April or early to mid-May. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday,...

Doncaster women’s bid to raise money for a cancer charity in a 500-mile walking challenge

by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Health, News

A barmaid from Doncaster vowed to complete a 500-mile trek to raise cash for a cancer charity, so it can continue its vital support for cancer patients during the pandemic. Amelia Davey, set herself the mammoth task of walking over 16 miles a day for 31 days, which is...

Sheffield’s ice-skating community furious over lack of Government support during the pandemic

by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Health, Sport

Sheffield’s ice-skating community was furious after the Government failed to support ice-skating rinks throughout the three national lockdowns. This news came after the Government categorised ice-skating rinks as entertainment facilities, instead of sports venues...

Game on for Sheffield’s tennis clubs as they welcome the reopening of courts

by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Health, Sport

Sheffield Tennis Clubs welcomed the return of tennis this week in the initial phase of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, after months of uncertainty. The news came after the Government gave the green light for courts to reopen from 29 March after venues were...