Paul Scriven former Leader of Sheffield City Council was today granted the title Lord Scriven of Hunters Bar in the City of Sheffield. He made the announcement at a gathering of Liberal Democrats from the Asian community last night here is Sheffield. He was joined by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg who reminded him what his job would be in the house of Lords.
Sangita Basudev and Jonny Harold report for Sheffield Live! TV
Gas safety week was launched today at The Moor Markets in Sheffield. The Road Show promotes gas and appliance safety awareness to the people of Sheffield.
Gas Safety Week is a national event which highlights the importance of checking gas appliances and making sure that people are safe in their homes.
Russell Kramer, CEO of Gas Safe Register, talks about why holding events like this are important.
Rachel Vine and David Richards report.
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.
Sheffield Local Television Ltd (SCM) is a new social enterprise set up to operate the local digital television channel for Sheffield, set to launch on 23 September 2013 under the brand Sheffield Live! TV. Our vision is to develop a cross platform community media offer working in partnership with Sheffield Live! 93.2fm community radio. The launch of the local digital TV channel will provide new opportunities to bring media content to audiences, to contribute to Sheffield’s creative and digital economy, and to create and safeguard jobs.
Digital Media Exchange is a project to support digital media entrepreneurs to engage in cross-platform production for radio, television, web and mobile, building on existing infrastructure previously supported by ERDF and benefiting from investment in a new local TV channel for Sheffield. 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.
Sheffield Local Television Ltd has secured ERDF co-financing for delivery of the Digital Media Exchange project including costs of launch marketing and promotion. We would like to invite suppliers to quote for the provision of marketing and promotional services and materials as per the specifications detailed below.
Sheffield Live TV / Digital Media Exchange – marketing and promotion
Ref: SLTV-DME-Marketing – Invitation to Quote – SLTV Marketing ITQ (pdf file)
Closing date: 2pm, 12 September 2014
Sheffield Local Television Ltd wish to appoint one or more marketing, publicity and communication providers to plan, deliver and manage a launch marketing campaign as part of the EU funded Digital Media Exchange project. The local television channel for Sheffield has now received confirmation of its launch date: 23 September 2014. We wish to promote the channel in the run up to and after the launch date. We will require the appointed company / companies to plan, book, and manage a marketing and communications strategy to start from early September and run through September and October. The planned activity requires final approval by Comux UK which has been awarded the licence by Ofcom to operate the digital transmission infrastructure.
The overall budget (which includes cost of managing the campaign and any advertising spend, creative and design) cannot exceed £5000.
If you are interested in providing marketing, publicity and communication Services, please supply a short (4 pages of A4 max) Expression of Interest outlining how your experience and capabilities meet the criteria above to advertising@sheffieldlive.org
The deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest is 5pm on 22 August 2014.
Further information and selection criteria are available to download here:
SLTV Marketing EOI Invitation.
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.
Sheffield has won its bid to host Special Olympics GB, the UK’s biggest disability sports event to be held in 2017.
Special Olympics 2017 will be the tenth Special Olympics GB, for children and adults with learning disabilities, and the second time the event has been held in Sheffield. It will take place from 7 August to 11 August 2017 in sports venues around Sheffield including Sheffield Hallam University City Athletics Stadium, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and Hillsborough Leisure Centre
Councillor Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Sheffield has been selected to host the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in three years’ time.
“This is another opportunity for our communities to get involved in a wonderful celebration of all things sporting. We estimate the economic benefit hosting the games in Sheffield will be in the region of £1.5m.”
Karen Wallin, Special Olympics GB’s CEO, said: “We are thrilled to be heading back to Sheffield”.
Megan Hattersley who is hoping to compete in the swimming events in three years time said: “It’s a great sport and anybody can take part in it no matter what their background or where they come from”.
Sheffield Community Media Ltd (SCM) is a new social enterprise set up to support community media development in Sheffield. SCM has established and wholly owns Sheffield Local Television Ltd, which has secured the licence to operate the local digital TV channel for Sheffield. Our vision is to develop a cross platform community media offer working in partnership with Commedia Sheffield, which runs Sheffield Live community radio.
Digital Media Exchange is a project to support digital media entrepreneurs to engage in cross-platform production for radio, television, web and mobile, building on existing infrastructure previously supported by ERDF and benefiting from investment in a new local TV channel for Sheffield. 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.
Sheffield Community Media Ltd has secured ERDF and other funding to procure and commission equipment for delivery of the Digital Media Exchange project. We would like to invite bids from suppliers to supply equipment and installation services as per the specifications detailed below.
Television Production Equipment – Supply and Installation
Ref: SCM-DME – Statement of Requirements – DOWNLOAD HERE (pdf file)
Publication date: 7 August 2014
Deadline: 25 August 2014, 17:00 pm
Sheffield Live! Joined thousands of people in Millhouses Park for the EID Festival in the Park.
The cross cultural event celebrates the end of the month long festival of Ramadan, when millions of Muslims around the world go on a month long fast in which they do not eat or drink during daylight hours. MC Nige compared the main stage, with other entertainment including fun fair rides and stalls.
Sheffield Live! had its own stall with presenter Jawwad Janjua headlining both days, providing entertainment for those at the event and interviewing people who were attending the festival, including the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Peter Rippon and Local MP Paul Bloomfield. Jawwad was joined by fellow Sheffield Live! presenters Jawaid Qazi, Shafaqat Mohammed and Wajdi Raweh.
School’s out for summer…and we have a great competition to start the holidays!
We have 2 sets of family tickets (4 tickets per set) to win, to attend a special screening of new film Earth to Echo,
Earth to Echo is out on general release from Friday 25 July.
But you can win tickets to see it at a special screening at Sheffield Cineworld on Tuesday 22nd July, 10:30am.
After receiving a bizarre series of encrypted messages, a group of kids embark on an adventure with an alien who needs their help!
An inspiring science-fiction adventure, Earth to Echo captures all the mystery, excitement and wonder of an extra-terrestrial occurrence in a small Nevada suburb. But at its heart, the movie is about friendship.
Watch the trailer here:
To enter the competition all you have to do is email the answer to the following question (and your name and a contact telephone number) to comp@sheffieldlive.org with the subject Earth to Echo competition – by 6pm on Monday 21 July. Winners will be notified on Monday evening.
Competition question: name one of the three young ‘heroes’ of Earth to Echo.
Entries are in line with our standard competition terms and conditions. Two prizewinners will be selected at random out of all correct entries.
Don’t forget – if you like films, listen to Slam Dunk Cinema on Saturdays, noon to 1pm on Sheffield Live!
By Alice Rose
Extra police patrols are working around Abbeydale Road today after a man was found carrying a firearm.
Members of the public alerted officers when they saw a man who was acting suspiciously in the area on Tuesday afternoon. A 30-year-old was arrested after a police chase, in which he was knocked off his bike. Superintendent Colin McFarlane said “Neighbourhood policing officers are carrying out extra patrols in the area to offer reassurance to the community following this incident” he continued “We are also working with our partner agencies to support residents in the local area and I would urge anyone with concerns to contact us”