The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have significantly impacted the Northern arts and cultural industry, with some organisations closing their doors. Annalisa Toccara spoke to Lauren Yvonne about the challenges of being a theatre producer during this time and the advice she would give to emerging black theatre practitioners.
The story of how a group of retired healthcare professionals in Sheffield were shocked by the government’s approach to coronavirus contract tracing – and decided they could do better.
Sheffield food banks tell us how they’ve responded to the impact of coronavirus and what they think is needed to support people facing economic hardship in our city.
We've glimpsed a society in which non-essential work is paused and people are allowed to be as calm as multiple catastrophes allow. Now we're revving up the Global Warming Machine and preparing to forget that another world was ever possible.
Opus - whose social projects include Now Then Magazine and Festival of Debate - share their experiences of adapting to a completely new landscape in Sheffield - and what is still left to be done to make our city better for everyone.
Following his viral Medium article, the activist and co-founder of the New Citizenship Project tells us why we should be thinking about ourselves as citizens, not consumers.
The Art & Culture Rescue Package, worth £1.57bn, is aimed at grassroots venues, culture, heritage and independent cinemas. Here’s how to apply for support.
With the world under a cloud of COVID-19, decisions made right here in Sheffield could still meaningfully combat climate change and improve our collective quality of life.
Physical distancing presents challenges for food banks, says Charlotte Killeya, Emergency Food Co-ordination Officer at Voluntary Action Sheffield and a trustee at Parson Cross Initiative Projects.