As part of the 2025 Festival of Debate, a discussion of alternative approaches to public finances based on wellbeing and equality. John Carlisle, Chris Cook and Vince Gomez will expose Thatcher’s big lie: our economy is not a household, we have not ‘maxed out the credit card’, taxpayers’ money comes after public spending and banks do not take in deposits…

Sheffield Vegan Market is back on The Moor with a selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, local artists, environmental charities and more. It runs from 10.30am – 4pm. Organised by organised by the Vegan Market Co. If you would like to trade at this event, please see this link: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/location/sheffield. Admission free, full details…

Sheffield Sustainable Market is where you can purchase gifts that will help you to live a lower impact life – zero-waste, plastic-free and sustainable. It is organised by Sheffield Action on Plastic to help local makers, the environment and the local economy. Please bring your own reusable bags, washed reusable bottles, cups, containers and cutlery. The event runs 11am-4pm, admission…

Festival of Debate returns for 2025, offering a selection of high-level events including climate and system change. It runs from Thursday 24th April (the struggles of raising an autistic child in a prejudiced world … a hidden history of neurodivergence and creativity) to Thursday 8th May (experience of the world as a trans woman, visibly queer … exclusion is symptomatic…

Extinction Rebellion’s bi-monthly meeting. For anyone interested who has not been before, this is the best starting point; a time and space for conversation and food sharing. Arrive 6pm for a catch-up and socialising, followed by the meeting itself 6:45-8pm, which is mainly actions-focussed. You can also join in the Monday meetings using Zoom if more convenient. Contact Extinction Rebellion…

Five Rivers Rising is Extinction Rebellion Sheffield’s samba-inspired drumming group. They play to support protests – climate-related, and also for other causes such as the injustices of poverty, pollution, war, discrimination, corporate greed, and more. Everyone is very welcome. This is a weekly drum practice and spare instruments and hearing protection available! Please email to xr.sheffield.5riversrising@gmail.com to check before attending…