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South Yorkshire Organ Festival shines light on the organ at Sheffield recital

South Yorkshire Organ Festival shines light on the organ at Sheffield recital

by Jane Ampiah | May 23, 2025 | Community, Culture, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

The South Yorkshire Organ Festival, running from Saturday 17 May to Sunday 25 May, invites visitors of all ages to discover the organ in a range of historic venues across the region. Now in its second year, the festival celebrates the unique instrument and aims to...
Dementia Awareness Week highlighted with Sheffield friendship lunch

Dementia Awareness Week highlighted with Sheffield friendship lunch

by Jane Ampiah | May 23, 2025 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Dementia Action Week 2025 runs from May 19 to 25, aiming to raise awareness and support for those affected by dementia across the UK. In recognition of the awareness week, Kathy Marwick, organiser of Sheffield’s Dementia-Friendly Friendship Lunches, announced a...
Sheffield bereavement strategy plans to suit city’s needs for next 25 years and beyond 

Sheffield bereavement strategy plans to suit city’s needs for next 25 years and beyond 

by Jane Ampiah | Apr 4, 2025 | Charity, Community, Culture

The council has been developing a strategy to make sure high quality bereavement services are produced for years to come.  The absence of strategy has led to several challenges, including limited burial space, deteriorating infrastructure and outdated funding...
Hagglers corner host percussion led show as part of its plan to bring more diverse music to Sheffield

Hagglers corner host percussion led show as part of its plan to bring more diverse music to Sheffield

by Jane Ampiah | Apr 4, 2025 | Charity, Community

Senegalese percussionist Dudù Kouate and award winning Manchester ensemble Nomad will perform an intimate seated show at the venue Hagglers Corner. The performance, showcasing on 11th April, will be a fusion of Celtic folk, jazz and African influences. Drawing from...
Sheffield charity Friends of the Porter Valley duck race heads into 16th year

Sheffield charity Friends of the Porter Valley duck race heads into 16th year

by Jane Ampiah | Apr 4, 2025 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

On Easter Monday, Friends of the Porter Valley will hold their annual duck race at Endcliffe Park. The race will start at 2 pm and will raise money for a new Petanque court at Bingham Park. This will be the first Pentaque pitch in Sheffield.  Friends of the Porter...
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