Sheffield Live! https://web.sheffieldlive.org Made in Sheffield. Made by You. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:05:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Tools and technologies for dementia support https://web.sheffieldlive.org/tools-and-technologies-for-dementia-support/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:31:50 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=247014 Carl Case from Cultural Appropriate Resources is collaborating with the University of Sheffield’s Music Department using new tools and technologies to enhance opportunities for elders living with dementia.

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]]> The world’s first away football match https://web.sheffieldlive.org/the-worlds-first-away-football-match/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:30:09 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=247008 On 2nd January 1875 Sheffield FC boarded a train at The Wicker Station in Sheffield.

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]]> Rotherham’s Ray Matthews recalls his “Path to Success” https://web.sheffieldlive.org/rotherhams-ray-matthews-recalls-his-path-to-success/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:02:56 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=232215 Pensioner, charity marathon runner and former boxer Ray Matthews of Rotherham shared his memories in the book “Path to Success”. The publication narrates his early life and introduction to boxing as a means to combat bullying and goes on to tell his account of aspirations to complete multiple challenges. Among these, Matthews famously running seventy-five marathons in seventy-five days on his seventy-fifth birthday to raise £75,000 for charity. Report by Baillor Jalloh for Sheffield Live!

From the Sheffield Live archives June 2023

]]> Homelessness highlighted in Cathedral exhibition https://web.sheffieldlive.org/homelessness-highlighted-in-cathedral-exhibition/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:01:26 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=235572 An exhibition about homelessness brought new perspectives through multimedia artworks. The Black Eye Project collaborated with the Archer Project to create the event at Sheffield Cathedral. Sheffield Live! reporter, Isabelle Goodhand spoke to Jim Lobley, Creative Director of the Black Eye Project.

From the Sheffield Live! archives 2024

]]> Sheffield visit of Ngugi Wa Thiong’o https://web.sheffieldlive.org/sheffield-visit-of-ngugi-wa-thiongo/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:00:24 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=246990 Renowned East African writer Ngugi Wa Thiong’o on a visit to Sheffield. Report by Baillor Jalloh for Sheffield Live!

From the Sheffield Live archives (2024)

]]> Ukrainian pianist Daria Golovchenko https://web.sheffieldlive.org/ukrainian-pianist-to-feature-at-nether-edge-festival/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:36:07 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=234439 Ukrainian virtuoso pianist Daria Golovchenko performed at the Nether Edge Festival while rebuilding her career after fleeing war in Ukraine. Golovchenko originally trained at Kharkiv University of Arts after discovering a passion for piano at the age of five. The concert was one among many diverse events that made up the Ninth Nether Edge Festival. Report by Baillor Jalloh for Sheffield Live!

From the Sheffield Live archives 2023

]]> Robots come to Sheffield https://web.sheffieldlive.org/robot-company-opens-in-sheffield/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:35:43 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=232403 Universal Robots, the world’s largest collaborative robot company, opened in Sheffield in 2023 its first UK hub. The hub supports collaborative automation, where robotic devices work alongside human worlers. The Sheffield hub includes a showroom latest technology and applications are demonstrated. Baillor reports for Sheffield Live!

From the Sheffield Live! archives June 2023

]]> Fun on the farm festival for autumn harvest https://web.sheffieldlive.org/fun-on-the-farm-festival-celebrates-autumn-harvest/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:34:41 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=226143 South Yorkshire’s Moyo Farm Supplies hosted their first “Fun on the Farm” open harvest family event in Barnsley in 2022. Organised by Zimbabwean born Menford Tapudzai, the event was marked by harvests of maize, live performances by artists and children’s activities including experiences with tractors, combine harvesters and horses. A Southern Africa style barbecue, called a braai, attracted families and friends from as far as Portsmouth. Report by Tchiyiwe Chihana for Sheffield Live!

From the Sheffield Live archives September 2022

]]> Pop-up market celebrates Black history and culture https://web.sheffieldlive.org/pop-up-market-celebrates-black-history-and-culture/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:34:24 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=212662 A pop-up market, set up to celebrate Black History Month, gained plaudits from market traders and their customers. The week long market in Fargate aimed to celebrate the city’s diversity, embrace change and help build a stronger community. Report by Baillor Jalloh for Sheffield Live!

From the Sheffield Live! archives November 2021

]]> “Man with the Pram” on £1m fundraising goal https://web.sheffieldlive.org/man-with-the-pram-up-for-pride-of-britain-award/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:34:06 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=235051 Sheffield’s “Man with The Pram”, John Burkhill, reached the goal of raising £1 million for charity. A familiar sight with an iconic green wig, pushing a pram with a charity bucket around the city centre streets. He has been fundraising for the Macmillan Cancer Charity since the loss of his wife, who died of cancer in 1992. Report by Isabelle Goodhand for Sheffield Live!

From the Sheffield Live! archives October 2023

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