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Showroom Cinema to host Sheffield’s first Working Class Film Festival

Showroom Cinema to host Sheffield’s first Working Class Film Festival

by Gabriella Whiston | May 1, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Sheffield’s first festival celebrating the history of working class film is set to take place from 8-10 May at the Showroom Cinema.   The Working Class Film Festival will screen over 35 films of varying lengths and genres, with some entries coming from...
Sheffield Orthotist calls on schools to review ‘old-fashioned’ uniform policies 

Sheffield Orthotist calls on schools to review ‘old-fashioned’ uniform policies 

by Amelia Wankowicz | May 1, 2026 | Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

A leading orthotist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, warns that children’s foot health could be compromised by school uniform requirements.  Fran Makey started a petition in June 2025 calling for schools around the country to review “every part of the uniform,”...
WATCH: Snooker coach sets ‘signatures for sense shirt’ mission for charity

WATCH: Snooker coach sets ‘signatures for sense shirt’ mission for charity

by Hannah Hateley | May 1, 2026 | Charity, Health, News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A snooker teacher has set a goal of getting signatures from big names in Snooker to raise awareness for charity. Adam Tollerfield, founder of Snooker School in West Yorkshire has been in Sheffield throughout the Snooker World Championships. He spoke to ShefNews about...
Popular Rotherham beer festival ‘huge success’ after returning for the first time in two years

Popular Rotherham beer festival ‘huge success’ after returning for the first time in two years

by Tom Eden | May 1, 2026 | Charity, Community, Music, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival has collaborated with local charity, Snooker4All, to celebrate South Yorkshire’s renowned grassroots snooker culture. Matthew Ridsdale, part of the event’s media team, said: “We wanted to tap into the love for snooker that...
ECO Church uses charity funding to maintain sustainability and support exercise group

ECO Church uses charity funding to maintain sustainability and support exercise group

by Joan Arackal | May 1, 2026 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Emmanuel Methodist Church (EMC) in Barnsley has used a grant from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation to further their environmental goals and uphold their facilities. They developed an increased awareness of sustainability and environmental issues, and are...
Rotherham community group continues creative mental health practices thanks to charity funding

Rotherham community group continues creative mental health practices thanks to charity funding

by Joan Arackal | May 1, 2026 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) celebrated its 40th anniversary this year and has helped companies, like Pen & Purpose (P & P), to maintain their services . P & P help those who have experienced trauma, by hosting free weekly, in-person...
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