Dorothy Pax hosts music event to ‘give a voice’ to Sheffield’s LGBTQ+

by Emily Hawtin | May 12, 2023 | Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

An independent bar hosted an LGBTQ+ charity event to show empowerment and raise money through music in Victoria Quays, Sheffield.  Chloe Beth Rogers, 25, one of the musicians at the event said: “Events like this make you feel like you belong somewhere.” With...

Meet the Sheffield United fans playing walking football in fight against cancer

by Owen Barnard | May 11, 2023 | Community, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Sheffield United have been hosting walking football sessions for fans battling cancer and other illnesses. The initiative, set up by Sheffield United Community Foundation, aims to keep supporters aged 35 and older fit. It is part of a wider scheme from the club to...

What do Sheffield’s young people think of the coronation?

by Rosie Slater | May 5, 2023 | Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A recent YouGov study found that only 16% of 18-24 year olds in the UK think King Charles III is in touch with the British public. Live streams of the King’s coronation are set to be aired around the country this weekend, including in Sheffield’s Peace Gardens...

Catwalk creations showcased at arts organisation’s first fashion show in Sheffield

by Jessica Fitzpatrick-Howard | May 4, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

An arts organisation has hosted its first fashion show in Sheffield. Sheffield based Hèndrick’s Foundation showcased fashion designers’ creations at Sadacca in Wicker. The foundation’s visionary director Paris Hèndricks said: “The show was a massive...

Why we should talk about dying more

by admin | May 4, 2023 | Community, Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Today, the Festival of Debate and Compassionate Sheffield are holding a talk with Dr. Kathryn Mannix called Talking about Dying. The hour-long talk starts discussions about dying before Dying Matters Week next week. Dr Kathryn Mannix, 64, a former palliative care...

Australian native gets to see her terminally ill father thanks to Sheffield fundraiser

by Larissa Hurt | Apr 28, 2023 | Charity, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Jordann Turner, a nurse at Northern General Hospital, has been able to go home following a massive fundraiser which raised more than £3,000. The 28-year-old, from Sharrow Vale, said: “This year has been so tough financially, and all I want to do is be able to get home...