English PEN, one of the world’s oldest human rights organisations, celebrate their 100th anniversary this year and Off the Shelf were invited to be part of their celebratory programme. For Dear Sister, participants wrote a letter to a ‘sister’ – an inspirational woman in their life – responding to a letter created by workshop leader, Somali Italian writer and performer…

Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and film-maker Paul Mason powerfully presents the threat of fascism riding to power on the back of modern-day regimes.  How to Stop Fascismexplores the history of fascism in the 1920s and 1930s, the conditions that brought it to power then, and how networks and social media are feeding its growth now.  Fascism, says Mason, is not the product of…

Again the Sheffield Vegan Market takes over the Moor, adjacent to The Moor Market, with up to 50 stalls including a huge variety of vegan street food, artisan savouries, sweet bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing and jewellery, arts and crafts, plastic-free, and charity stalls. All ethical and sustainable businesses. Organised by the Vegan Market Co. All welcome,  vegan,…

People’s Assembly against Austerity are protesting the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. There will be a national demonstration and march on Sunday 3 October and all Manchester venues will be alive with counter politics over the rest of their conference. The Tories do not work for ordinary people, they work for the profits of the wealthy 1%. We’re a rich…

The fifth Little Sheffield Feast, a free street party with live music. Come and enjoy a free meal, meet your neighbours and celebrate local food, drink, music and history. Food will be cooked by local organisations including Regather, Shipshape, Yes 2 Ventures and Foodhall, with produce grown locally on the Lansdowne Estate, as well as fresh local organic produce grown…

An information and awareness-raising exhibition on climate, with ideas on how changes can be made at home. Displays about plastic pollution, recycling, habitat loss, tree planting and more. All day (Saturday), part of the Great Big Green Week. Refreshments and home made cakes/produce for sale. Activities for children.  Organised by Killamarsh Conservation Group, email: killamarshconservationgroup@gmail.com