A meeting calling for Sheffield to unite against fascism and racism is taking place in the centre of town. The meeting has local, national and international speakers at it.
A meeting calling for Sheffield to unite against fascism and racism is taking place in the centre of town. The meeting has local, national and international speakers at it.
A tree has been planted to celebrate 30 years of Sheffield being twinned with Esteli a town in Nicaragua.
A conference promoting peace has been held in Sheffield by local Muslims to help people understand what Islam teaches.
The National Union of Farmers is encouraging people to buy British diary products to help support the local farming industry which is suffering due to low sales prices.
A service of remembrance was held today for the three Muslims who were killed in the USA earlier on this week and the 2 people who were killed in Denmark yesterday as a result of hate crime.
Hundreds of women filled up the Peace Gardens to join in the Break the Chain flash dance. The event has women all around the world joining together to fight against all violence against women every where and to celebrate the courage of survivors.
The Chinese new year starts on Thursday but the celebrations have already began with the dance of the Dragon being performed outside Sheffield Town Hall.
Illustrations, watercolours and prints of birds collected by Thomas Eaton in the mid 19 century are on display at the Millennium Gallery.
Sheffield is one of only three Cities in the Country that have been chosen to show the Spike Lee film Selma before its Premier in London next week. Selma follows the story of what took place after Martin Luther King made his famous” I Have a Dream” Speech.
Sheffield University is carrying out research in how pre school children use tablets apps. It is estimated that 70% of under 5 year olds have access to tablets and smartphones.