Kwajo Tweneboa uses social media to give a voice to housing tenants and expose the derelict living conditions that many are forced to endure. After publicly shaming his own housing association into carrying out repairs on his family’s flat, Kwajo travels the country doing the same for others. He recently fronted a Channel 4 documentary and has been featured on…

Join Sheffield-based climate communications charity, Hope for the Future, for an online panel discussion exploring how we can influence our politicians to take fair, timely and decisive action on climate change. The panel will delve into different approaches for enacting social change, reflecting on their own expertise and experiences of campaigning. With recent changes in Extinction Rebellion’s primary tactics making headlines,…

This year’s festival will run until 26th May and there are too many events to list on Alt-Sheff! (But a selected few are listed on our site). The 2023 programme is now published, it looks like, as usual, a fantastic mix of controversial themes and inspiring speakers. Book early to avoid disappointment! For more information see Festival of Debate 2023.

Jubilee Movement Sheffield offer solidarity not charity with a free End of the Month Meal on the last Saturday of every month, 12-3pm outside SADACCA on The Wicker (very close to city centre). Everyone welcome to join the meal, this is not charity, this is system change

An important meeting to discuss where the trade union and labour movement go from here – to defend and promote working class communities at a point of militant action against a raging, right wing, racist government. Called by the Sheffield Morning Star Group, and featuring speakers: Alex Gordon, President, RMT union Martin Mayer, Secretary, Sheffield Trades Union Council Chris Peace,…

The Sharrow Lantern Carnival is a celebration of community and creativity, a free family event. Anyone can join in, make a lantern, or dance in the street! Gather at 5.30pm at Mount Pleasant Park for a parade, ending with Fire Dancers and Samba Bands. Followed by an After-Party fundraiser evening at Haggler’s Corner with live music, DJs, food, hot drinks and a…