Need some good news for Christmas? Sheffield and Rotherham have become the first UK cities to eradicate rough-sleeping amongst under 25s, as reported in Sheffield Wire (which has University of Sheffield student-written news articles). Obviously problems still remain, but credit is given to the good work of South Yorkshire housing charity Roundabout. Also note Sheffield City Council offers this page…

In a recent piece for Tell the Truth Sheffield, Rosalind Dean describes the work of Joanna Macy, and the book “Wild Love for the World”, a tribute to her. She was an inspiring teacher and visionary writer, and an engaged activist in anti-nuclear and other environmental issues since the 1970s. The full article is uplifting and useful for activists to read.…

Sheffield Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid has condemned the Government for the new ban on Palestine Action despite huge public opposition. Their statement says that the ban threatens all of our freedoms and democratic rights. The campaign for Palestinians’ right to self-determination and the very right to exist continues. This means ending Israel’s settler colonial project, genocide, ethnic cleansing, occupation and…

Sheffield Green Party is asking members and supporters to please set up a regular donation to support, so they can keep speaking up for the environment and communities. Most tasks are done by volunteers (dozens of volunteers!) but some finance is a necessity. For example, it costs £25,000 to to fund a local election campaign, costs which the national Green…

Sheffield-based Hope for the Future (HFTF) is the UK’s only charity dedicated to training and supporting people to engage in effective and constructive conversations with their local politicians on climate and nature, enabling people to have a say in environmental decision-making in government and beyond. They have vacancies for a Director of Fundraising and Marketing, closing date 9am on 26th…

On The Brink is a multi-generational co-housing community in Nether Edge, Sheffield, based on companionship, ecological awareness, mutual respect and promoting ideas of community and sustainability. Residents have their own individual homes and there is also communal space for cooking, eating, gardening, meeting and fun. One large flat is currently for sale within On The Brink’s main building Brincliffe House…