Kites have a special significance in Palestine: they can fly high and free while Israel tries to tie Palestinians down at every opportunity. Kites symbolise the aspirations of Palestinians for freedom of movement. In Gaza in 2009, over 6,000 boys and girls flew thousands of kites on the beach in Gaza. Fly your kite for them. Come and see or…
An all day event about green energy organised by Flourish Alliance UK. Community empowerment through collaboration on energy, community and economy for the good of all. With examples of community energy, and the aim of establishing the first “Eco Zone” in the UK in South Yorkshire. Speakers include Marcus Saul of the Institute for Strategy, Resilience & Security (ISRS) on a…
Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, Sheffield S10 2FD
A screening and facilitated discussion about Everything Must Change, a film from Reel News Network about the deeply interlinked crises and solutions which our governments are failing to tackle. Do we wait for a change of government and hope things will be different or do we build our networks and find the solutions ourselves? The purpose of this evening is to…
An event exploring the work of satirical author and artist Thomas Nashe. Hands-on activities to produce protest art about the failings and follies of society. A free workshop with artist Jessica Heywood and Prof. Cathy Shrank, pre-booking required. Part of the Being Human festival of research of humanities and arts research from 9th-18th November 2023, presented by the city’s two…
Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TP
The LGBT Over 50s Group is a welcoming group for our community held in a safe friendly environment where the agenda is set by the members. The group provides information and seeks to engage with the wider Community on issues relevant to members. Free to attend, just drop in. For more information, please email Zest or call 07543 796 782.
Rotherham College Studio Theatre, Eastwood Lane, Rotherham S65 1EG - A short walk from Rotherham Travel Interchange
Breakout Arts presents a new play about the struggle against fascism in the Spanish Civil War. Men from Rotherham were among the Britons who were motivated to travel to Spain to fight with the International Brigade. This performance is based on their words and diaries, with live music from writer/director Karen Mulcahey and singer/poet Ray Hearne. Showing for two nights…
