Sergio chose exile from Chile in November 1973, a few months after Pinochet overthrew Allende’s government. After a long journey he ended up in Sheffield. This documentary, by film-maker Yiannis Kolozis, tells Sergio’s story of migration and of returning to Chile nearly 40 years on. Sheffield Live! is backing a crowdfunding campaign to complete this full length documentary film. To find out more visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/un-condor-documentary
A plaque has been unveiled to pay tribute to Sam Goodlad who was a local musician and Philanthropist in the 1800s. He supported the formation of the Blind Fiddlers of Sheffield group and the musicians played in his pub called the Q in the Corner on Paradise Square. Though the pub has long gone the musical tradition they were part of is still going strong. The original building is still there and the plaque is now hangs on its wall.
Thursday saw hundreds of people gathering in Sheffield to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Candles are lit and there is singing, dancing and fireworks to mark the occasion.
Sheffield Live! is recruiting now for roles in production, technical and administration.
Sheffield Live! TV (SLTV) is the new local television channel for Sheffield working in co-operation with Sheffield Live! 93.2fm community radio and the SheffieldLive.org website. Following the successful launch of SLTV we are now recruiting for the following positions for Digital Media Exchange, a project to support jobs and enterprise in creative and digital media.
Closing date for applications is 31 October 2014.
DMEx Production Manager
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The Digital Media Exchange is supported financially by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund as part of Europe’s support for the region’s economic development through the 2007-2013 Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme.
Please download the job description for the role you are interested in from the links above.
Apply for the above roles by submission of CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation, with examples of similar work undertaken for other clients and a minimum of 2 referees.
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Deadline for applications: 31 October 2014
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We are offering experienced and early stage sales staff commissioned-based earnings opportunities.
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We are also looking to recruit additional freelance journalists.
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People are being asked to stay Sober for October to help raise money for Macmillian Cancer Support. We asked you what you thought of the idea.
David Richards and Steve Day report for Sheffield Live!
Sheffield’s Liberian community walked through town this weekend to raise awareness of Ebola. Akai Bazzie, who is the Senior Pastor of Christ Abiding Ministry for UK said they were marching for three things. To raise awareness of the disease itself, to raise funds for people who are affected and to ask for donations of materials such as gloves and hand sanitisers . The Ebola virus has killed about 1,000 people altogether in West Africa over the last few weeks. The Liberian people have been the worst hit by the outbreak so far.
Sangita Basudev filmed the events for Sheffield Live.
Easy Street Theatre Company are performing their latest production at The Montgomery until the 13th September. Sheffield Live went along to their last rehearsal of Jesus Christ Superstar to find out how it helps the kids learn new skills and what it is like being part of a youth theatre show. Charlotte Reid reports for Sheffield Live!
By Alice Rose
Crime in South Yorkshire continues to fall, figures have shown.
National statistics show that there have been 945 fewer crimes from April 2013 to March 2014 when compared with previous 12 months,
Some areas of crime which have dropped in percentage includes house burglaries (-12%), drug offences (-10%) and criminal damage (-7%). However, other areas of crime have seen slight increases when compared with recordings from the previous year, including violence against the person (+17%), and robbery (+19%). These have not only risen in South Yorkshire but across England and Wales.
South Yorkshire’s Deputy Chief Constable Andy Holt said: “Overall, South Yorkshire Police’s crime reduction compares well against other forces across the country. However, we understand crime statistics aren’t always that important to members of the public.” he continued “People want to feel safe in their communities and to receive a good service from South Yorkshire Police”
Sheffield Live! is recruiting now for our news and production teams. Do you have journalism experience and/or qualifications or are you interested in a media apprenticeship position?
Sheffield Live TV (SLTV) is the new local television channel for Sheffield co-located with Sheffield Live community radio and part of a new cross platform media offer for the local community. News programming will be at the heart of the new cross platform approach with regular bulletins on both radio and TV, a flagship early evening local TV news programme and a news feed to web and mobile.
With a planned launch date for Sheffield Live! TV of autumn 2014 on Freeview, and a web-based news operation underway, we now need to recruit some talented, passionate reporters and production staff committed to help make our vision become reality. Closing dates for applications is 24 July 2014.
The Head of News / Chief Reporter will be responsible for leading a team of radio, TV and online news reporters including news journalism apprentices, student reporters and community correspondents. They will build a network of sources including hyperlocal news partners and will build relations across the city with public, private sector and third sector organisations.
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We are also recruiting for the following apprenticeships: Production Assistants, Apprentice Journalists, Technical Assistants, Administration. Further information on apprenticeships is available by writing to: apprentices@sheffieldlive.org
With just under a month remaining until the Tour de France proudly rattles through Yorkshire, academics from the University of Sheffield have created an innovative website designed to offer a fresh perspective on the world’s most prestigious cycling event.
This will be the first time the Tour has come to Yorkshire and the University of Sheffield are eager to celebrate it. Their new interactive website – Deconstructing the Tour – gives an academic viewpoint of the Tour de France. It drawing on the event’s diverse history and evolution through video clips, sound files and blog posts.
Perhaps owing his career to the Tour, the first set of videos on the site comes from Emeritus Professor of French David Walker. A cycling enthusiast from a young age, Walker became interested in the Tour and began learning the vocabulary of the event, alongside taking a serious interest in France’s language and culture.
Noting the importance of the event in France, Professor Walker said “The Tour de France is significant as a cultural event in France and dates back before the invention of modern bikes. “ Walker continues, “It can initially be traced back to young apprentice artisans travelling around France to work with skilled masters in their field to learn their craft. This was a process known as the ‘Tour De France”.
Running between Saturday 5 July and Sunday 27 July 2014, the 101st Tour de France will cover 3,656 kilometres split into 21 stages, with the 2nd stage culminating at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena on July 6th after a 201 kilometre flat race from York.
The Deconstructing the Tour website will be regularly updated with new content between now and the start of the race, and can be found at www.deconstructingthetour.group.shef.ac.uk/