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‘Rock Your Socks’ campaign hits Sheffield to mark World Down Syndrome Day

‘Rock Your Socks’ campaign hits Sheffield to mark World Down Syndrome Day

by Elke Spiers | Mar 19, 2026 | News

Sheffield Mencap and Gateway want to spark conversations, raise awareness and tackle social isolation for the learning disability community. World Down Syndrome Day, held on 21st March to symbolise the triplication of the 21st chromosome, is being recognised locally...
Sheffield venue sells out UK’s biggest student night in record 19 minutes

Sheffield venue sells out UK’s biggest student night in record 19 minutes

by Elke Spiers | Feb 20, 2026 | Culture, News

By Elke Spiers and Alana Breslin Tickets for Tropiloco’s one-night-only club event went on sale on Monday night, but they did not last long. The Foundry, where the event will be hosted, has a capacity of 1,800 people, but it took less than 20 minutes to sell out the...
Seven Hills Women’s Institute to close amid fallout from transgender membership ban

Seven Hills Women’s Institute to close amid fallout from transgender membership ban

by Elke Spiers | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Seven Hills Women’s Institute (WI) in Sheffield has announced it will close, becoming one of a growing number of WI groups to shut down following the national decision to restrict membership to biological women. The move comes after the National Federation of Women’s...
Sheffield Children’s Hospital lights up to Celebrate Ramadan & Lunar New Year

Sheffield Children’s Hospital lights up to Celebrate Ramadan & Lunar New Year

by Elke Spiers | Feb 19, 2026 | Charity, News

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has illuminated its skyline with special light displays to mark the start of Ramadan and celebrate Chinese New Year, in an event led by Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.  Families, charity supporters...

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