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Festival of Debate starts April 2023

Sheffield - various venues
This year’s festival will run from 12th April to 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…
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Tackling inequity in access to nature across the city

Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James St. S1 2EW
There are many benefits of spending time outdoors in nature – reduced stress and anxiety, improved physical health, connection with others, to name a few. However, not everyone is able to do so easily or regularly. What impact is this having on us, our children, families and communities? Join experts from organisations working to help nature and communities in Sheffield…
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Tales of Hope: Regenerative Society or Permacrisis?

Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James St. S1 2EW
Regenerative society is emerging, amidst the current permacrisis. How do we activate positive change? How do we re-imagine a human, planet-centred – not profit-centred – society? This talk will: share tales of hope; analyse what blocks regenerative solutions; describe the emerging “new story” of a free, equal, mutual and regenerative society, drawing on Rudolf Steiner’s alternative to both Karl Marx…
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