The second annual ‘Rock your Socks’ campaign by Sheffield Mencap & Gateway has been launched aimed at raising awareness and funding for individuals with learning disabilities such as Down’s Syndrome. 

The initiative encourages the public to wear eye-catching socks to highlight the genetic condition, which coincides with World Down’s Syndrome Day on Thursday 21st March.

Carol Cook, Marketing, Communications and Fundraising manager at Sheffield Mencap & Gateway, said: “We encourage people to do something that seems insignificant like wearing bright coloured socks but it is a really good way to start conversation.”

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Just months after the pub shut down in January, the owners has announced via Facebook that they are reopening on Saturday 23rd March.

The Yorkshireman Pub is located on Arundel Gate and was known as one of Sheffield’s of best live venues for rock music before it closed down due to reasons personal to their family.

Many followers of the group have commented on the community post, saying that the reopening is ‘fantastic’ and ‘brilliant’.

Here is a recap of our top stories from the past two hours:

• Cafe turned part time pub’s license application sparks mixed reactions from public
• First Bus increasing bus fares effective immediately next week
• Sheffield Food Festival is back this bank holiday
• South Yorkshire Organ Festival shines light on the organ at Sheffield recital
• Sheffield-based charity set to launch new music project to address anti-social behaviour.