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WATCH: Working Class Film Festival hits Sheffield cinema

WATCH: Working Class Film Festival hits Sheffield cinema

by Freya Main | May 15, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Watch

The Working Class Film Festival made its debut in Sheffield’s Showroom Cinema this past weekend, and it’s been a wild success.  Elle Short, organiser of the event, managed to bring over 36 films made by working class producers to the big screen, both local and...
WATCH: Firth Court hosted Sevdah sensations ‘Mostar Sevdah Reunion’

WATCH: Firth Court hosted Sevdah sensations ‘Mostar Sevdah Reunion’

by Callum Cain | May 15, 2026 | Culture, Music, News, Watch

Sheffield was overtaken with the vibrant jazz, blues and rock blend of the Mostar Sevdah Reunion on Thursday as the Balkan band displayed a thrilling musical performance. With the music of Sevdah originating over 400 years ago in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar Sevdah...
WATCH: Sustainable bug-making event a hit in Sheffield, after going viral on Tiktok 

WATCH: Sustainable bug-making event a hit in Sheffield, after going viral on Tiktok 

by Lauren Reay-Williams | May 15, 2026 | Community, Culture, Environment, News, Uncategorised, Watch

A workshop on bug-making using old fabric and cloth has taken over Sheffield.  Build-A-Bug has attracted people in Broomhill to build their own insects out of unused fabric scraps, with the help of event organiser Taylor Ogle-Timson, who goes by ‘Tailor...
WATCH: Inclusive Arts Festival expands to South Yorkshire

WATCH: Inclusive Arts Festival expands to South Yorkshire

by Amelie White | May 15, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

A festival which spotlights artwork from artists with autism and learning difficulties, has been extended to South Yorkshire for the first time. Artworks Together Festival Producer, Gemma Woffinden, said: “It is about reducing barriers to people engaging with the...
Meadowhall lights up blue in awareness for ‘silent killer’ condition

Meadowhall lights up blue in awareness for ‘silent killer’ condition

by Charlotte Pickthall | May 14, 2026 | Charity, Culture, Health

As it turned to dusk Meadowhall lit up blue in support for all those across the country suffering from ME, on national ME awareness day.  Sheffield ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) group said they were ‘incredibly grateful’ for Meadowhall’s gesture; as awareness...
National Walking Month: 4 Walks You Should Try From Sheffield This Bank Holiday Weekend

National Walking Month: 4 Walks You Should Try From Sheffield This Bank Holiday Weekend

by Christopher Randall | May 14, 2026 | Culture, Health, Uncategorised

Whether you’re looking for a shorter stroll along Ladybower Reservoir or a huge hike up Kinder Scout, there isn’t a better city to be in than our beloved Sheffield for National Walking Month. We’re absolutely spoiled to have The Peak District right...
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