WATCH: Local community hub tackles loneliness with new project

by joa18onr | May 6, 2021 | Charity, Top stories, Watch

The Link Community Hub in Stradbroke has plans to introduce ‘Tea for Two’: a new initiative that aims to bring locals back together. The purpose of the event is to help minimize the social isolation that has occurred due to lockdown rules preventing in-person meetups....

Barnsley Music Hub brings back harmony with help from Youth Music funding

by admin | May 6, 2021 | Community, Education, Top stories

Last year, the national charity gave Barnsley libraries £29,948 to improve access to music making and performing.  The project will help provide music lessons and performances in safe spaces where creativity can be celebrated. Wendy Lowder, Executive Director for...

Violinist performs mini ‘Doorstep’ concerts for locals during the pandemic

by admin | May 6, 2021 | Community, News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A Sheffield violinist has been performing doorstep concerts since the start of the pandemic hoping to bring a touch of positivity to peoples’ lives. Adrian Garratt started playing for locals after performing at a friend’s birthday. The 48-year-old violinist has...

Grant For Hole-Digging Project At Sheffield Train Station

by admin | May 6, 2021 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Sheffield project aiming to highlight the city’s underground river network has been given a £5000 grant from train operator TransPennine Express.  The Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust plan to install a new grille on Platform 5, where travellers can look down and see...

Grant For Hole-Digging Project At Sheffield Train Station

by joa18jrg | May 6, 2021 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Sheffield project aiming to highlight the city’s underground river network has been given a £5000 grant from train operator TransPennine Express.  The Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust plan to install a new grille on Platform 5, where travellers can look down and see...

‘Kill the Bill’ Protesters March in Sheffield During International Workers’ Day

by joa19yy | May 6, 2021 | Crime, News, Top stories

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Sheffield for the city’s fourth ‘Kill the Bill’ protest on International Workers’ Day campaigning against the newly announced Policing Bill. Around 800 people gathered at Devonshire Green and Barkers Pool last...