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Watch: A new South Yorkshire social enterprise aiming to lead communities achieving net zero with innovative home retrofitting

Watch: A new South Yorkshire social enterprise aiming to lead communities achieving net zero with innovative home retrofitting

by Rose Xu | May 10, 2024 | Environment, News, Top stories

South Yorkshire Ecofit was established in November 2023 with an ambitious effort to drive the region towards net zero emissions. In partnership with Sheffield’s Festival of Debate, they hosted a workshop aimed at revolutionising the retrofitting process.  The...
Art exhibition ‘Organic’ opened to public at Cupola Gallery this week

Art exhibition ‘Organic’ opened to public at Cupola Gallery this week

by Holly Robson | May 10, 2024 | Culture, Environment, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Kathryn Watson unveiled a new solo art exhibition inspired by nature on Friday 3 May. Kathryn is a fine art artist who creates ceramic sculptures located in Sheffield. The exhibition is centred around the structure of nature and will be shown up until the 1st of June....
Making Sheffield a safer cycling city is about motorists as well as infrastructure – should we be looking to Holland for inspiration?

Making Sheffield a safer cycling city is about motorists as well as infrastructure – should we be looking to Holland for inspiration?

by Emily Shenton | May 3, 2024 | Charity, Community, Environment

The campaign group Cycle Sheffield are envisioning Sheffield to be an inclusive, easy and safe cycling city. This was the aim of the Big Ride 2024 which took place on Saturday, where over 70 people gathered in Devonshire Green to do a lap of the city. The family...
Sheffield outdoor swim groups call for ‘Right To Swim’ in Yorkshire Reservoirs

Sheffield outdoor swim groups call for ‘Right To Swim’ in Yorkshire Reservoirs

by Cameron Todd | May 2, 2024 | Community, Environment, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Two Sheffield wild swimming groups are advocating for everybody to have access to swim in inland waters. Sheffield Outdoor Plungers Community (SOUPs) is a swimming group who share advice, safety tips and arrange group swims.  They are campaigning for the right to...
Rotherham’s haven for spiky friends warns to leave hedgehogs alone in the summer

Rotherham’s haven for spiky friends warns to leave hedgehogs alone in the summer

by Liz Graham | Apr 26, 2024 | Charity, Education, Environment

Nestled in Wath, Rotherham lies a sanctuary dedicated to the care and conservation of one of Britain’s most beloved nocturnal creatures: the hedgehog.  Wath Hedgehog Rescue and Rehabilitation is more than just a refuge; it’s a beacon of hope for...
Watch: New zero waste shop opened in Broomhill, Sheffield

Watch: New zero waste shop opened in Broomhill, Sheffield

by Yaocheng Liu | Apr 25, 2024 | Community, Culture, Environment, Watch

A new zero waste shop has been opened by a newlyweds in Sheffield this week. The couple, Sam and Taylor Ogle-Timson, of Whitham Road, named their shop Trixie’s Pantry after their two-year-old dog. Taylor said: “This is a zero waste shop, so you can just walk in and...
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