Historian David Price traces Sheffield’s long history of radicalism, free-thinking and the important role the city played on the national stage. Full of free thinkers and colourful characters, this is a story of dissenting middle classes, independent-minded artisans, championship of the weak, and an unwillingness to be pushed around. David is the author of Sheffield Troublemakers: Rebels and Radicals in…
Yorkshire & the Humber Green Party welcomes members to a conference which will include a short film about Doughnut Economics, presentations speakers, and a panel discussion, including Molly Scott Cato and Mark Dooris. Organised by York Green Party as part of York Environment Week 2020. What is “The Doughnut” – and why is it being hailed as a healthy choice…
Comics may be typically associated with childhood and funny stories, but it’s a form that has been tackling big themes and serious topics for a very long time. Because so many people assume that comics are only for children, creators have learned how to use this to their advantage, making comics that dare to say bold, incendiary, and sometimes dangerous,…
Dr David Clarke explores two legendary heroes from Sheffield’s folklore: Saxon Earl Waltheof, and Robin of Loxley, and how they continue to inspire us today. Booking in advance on Eventbrite. Part of Sheffield Libraries “Rebels” season. Sheffield has always had a reputation for being a little bit rebellious, from Saxon revolutionaries to radical Chartists, militant Trade Unionists to environmental campaigners.…
An evening presented by OrganiserZero Carbon Yorkshire . Fran Graham, Campaigns Coordinator at London Cycling Campaign will talk about Climate Safe Streets: delivering zero carbon roads in London by 2030 report, how that ties in with the Covid emergency response cycling schemes and her experience of engaging London’s transport authorities and the public. Paul Osborne (SYSTRA, formerly SUSTRANS; Chair of…
Sheffield Climate Alliance are developing a vision for a zero carbon future. They are planning a multi-million pound partnership bid to the National Lottery Climate Action Fund, for developing community solutions to climate change and carbon reduction across South Yorkshire. This event kick-starts the 18 month development phase. They welcome representatives of all South Yorkshire organisations who wish to help…
