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Issue 59
We will send out this bulletin every few weeks to keep you up to date with events, activities and campaigns in Sheffield.If you have an activity or event you would like to include please contact us by email at getinvolved@sheffield.gov.uk by telephone 0114 2735566 or speak to a member of the team.
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Crookes and Upper Walkley TARA
Fortunately the TARA released Santa in time for him to deliver his presents on Christmas Eve
On Tuesday the 10th December at St Vincent’s Church, Crookes and Upper Walkley TARA held their Christmas Party and AGM. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Anne Murphy and a number of Sheffield City Council staff joined the TARA and local residents to celebrate the hard work and successes of the TARA over the last year. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to ‘let their hair down’ with bingo, a buffet, music and dancing. The event was a great success, everyone had a wonderful time and a new Committee were elected to lead on new and exciting projects over the coming year. Three cheers to the TARA and here is to another excellent year!
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Sheffield City Council officially launches the 2020 Year of Reading on 15 January. Click on the button below for more information.
Click for more information about the year of reading
 The Sheffield eLibrary is available 24/7 on your computer, smartphone and tablet. We offer something of appeal to all ages and interests, and is FREE to use for Sheffield Libraries members. You will just need to download our eLibrary provider RBDigital’s App from your preferred App store, and register using your library card number.
Using your mobile device simply go to the App store you normally use and search for RBDigital or point your mobile device to https://sheffield.rbdigitalglobal.com/ and you will find links to the App store you need.
All of the following great features are included in the Sheffield e-Library:
eMagazines
Hundreds of bestselling magazines to dip into, delve deep within a subject or explore new hobbies and interests. Titles include: New Scientist, Hello Magazine, The Economist and BBC Good Food. Once downloaded, eMagazines are yours to keep forever (or until you run out of memory on your device!).
People say this saves them £’s, and is a great reading experience especially on a tablet!
eBooks
Relax with hundreds of free to access eBooks. From old classics to the latest bestsellers, hop into history, delve into mystery and romp through a romance without paying for the content. eBooks automatically ‘return’ themselves after three weeks. Alternatively renew for a further few weeks. Either way, there is no risk of late return fines!
eAudiobooks
Sit back, relax and listen to free eAudiobooks. A great escape when doing housework or trapped in the car. All eAudiobooks are free to download so there is no need to pay costly subscriptions. eAudiobooks ‘return’ themselves after three weeks unless you renew, so there is no danger of accumulating fines. Better than Amazon apparently, and is FREE!
eComics
We have an exciting range of new comics available to read including popular Marvel titles such as Spiderman, X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy. Great for teenagers of all ages! (Parents should note that some content is not aimed at younger children)
How to become a member of Sheffield Libraries
Becoming a member of Sheffield libraries is open to anyone who is resident or works in Sheffield. You can do so online here (or search online for ‘Sheffield Libraries’, or why not pop in to your local library where there’s lots going on for all ages!) and then collect your card at a library convenient to you. You’ll just need some photo ID, or utility bill with your address on it when you collect your card. You can then enter your card number into the RBDigital App when you create your account and away you go! Happy Free Reading!
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Sporting Chance
Sporting Chance Sheffield
The sporting chance project run activity and engagement sessions for men aged 50 and over in North Sheffield. They are a great way to get out of the house and meet new friends. We have board games, cards, dominoes, boccia, curling, quizzes, discussions and for the more active we have chairbased exercise, aerobics badminton and short walks. From time to time we run social trips and visits as well as competitions and meals.
The timetable is as follows
Monday Stocksbridge Leisure Centre 1-30 to 3-30pm
Tuesday Stubbin Community Centre (Shiregreen) 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday Fir Vale Community Hub 11am to 1pm
Thursday Firth Park Bowls Pavilion 2pm to 4pm
*Activities vary according to venue
Your first session is free, then a small charge is made each time you attend
Please contact Mark Hible volunteer manager
On 07841 430171 or mark.hible@volunteeringmatters.org.uk for more information
Just checking the rules!
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Click here for more information
Big City Conversation events
Come and talk to us for a couple of minutes about what matters to you at one of our events this month. We're trying to get as many people as possible involved in The Big City Conversation, encouraging everyone to tell us what matters to them, what they love about Sheffield and what they don't - and importantly how we can make improvements. We've got these events set up:
- 16th January 2020, Woodhouse Forum, Woodhouse Library, Skelton Lane, S13 7LY, 7pm - 9pm
- 17th January 2020, Asda Store, Handsworth, S13 9LR, 12 noon - 4pm
- 18th January 2020, St James Retail Park (near Aldi), S8 8BR, 10am -12 noon
- 24th January 2020, Asda Store, Parsons Cross, S5 8NH, 12 noon - 2pm
- 25th January 2020, Hillsborough Exchange (near Home Bargains), S6 4HL, 11am - 3pm
We've already held events at various locations in the City Centre, Crystal Peaks, and Sainsbury's on Archer Road where we've spoken to hundreds of people and got some great feedback on things about Sheffield.
Click the button below to find out more about our previous events.
Click here for more about Big City Conversation
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We encourage TARAs in Sheffield to have an up to date entry in the Sheffield Directory. If you would like help and support to put your TARA details in the Sheffield Directory please contact the Engagement and Governance Team on 0114 2735566, speak to your Governance Officer or email getinvolved@sheffield.gov.uk
Click on the button below to connect to the TARA pages.
Click here for the TARA pages on Sheffield Directory
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New Year – New fundraising goals
The New Year is a time to review your fundraising goals and aspirations. Our fundraising training programme can support you to gain the skills and confidence to get fundraising ready. Some sessions are subsidised for Sheffield groups.
Click here for training information
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Click on here to book your tickets for the event
Anyone living with diabetes is invited to attend a brilliant & free event looking at being active – being motivated, why we should, what we can get from it and managing the risks.
WHEN & WHERE:
The conference is being held at Ponds Forge on Saturday January 18th, 10 – 4.30, is open to anyone living with diabetes (from 5 to 105)! It’s important to book, so that attendees can choose the workshops they want to be in and get their free lunch and refreshments!
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