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As the 2024 World Snooker Championship drew to a close earlier this week, we looked back on another incredible 17 days in Sheffield, the 'Home of Snooker', and asked just why the city is so special to the sport.
There is a transformation happening at Castlegate, but first we’re stepping back in time with the team from Wessex Archaeology.
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Cllr Colin Ross, has been getting stuck in, digging up part of Sheffield’s past at this historic site.
On Friday 10 May, World Seniors Championship (WSS) hosted 600 local Sheffield residents, all from an ageing population, living in isolation or who are classed as vulnerable, at the Crucible Theatre to watch Snooker legends in action.
Seniors Day in Sheffield was brought together by WSS and Age UK to celebrate the legacy of Snooker in Sheffield, with the people who helped create it. That includes those who have been watching Snooker in the city for many years, and the players that have 'been part of the fabric of the Crucible Theatre for more than 40 years'.
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Every couple of months, we share details of what's been done and what's to come.
We are installing a plaque in the entrance of the Town Hall to commemorate the Street Tree Campaign in recognition of those who fought for our environmental heritage and were vindicated.
We’re looking for people to join a small, time-limited group to help develop and lead a process to make a recommendation to the Strategy and Resources Committee.
Our Family Hubs offer support to all families. Come to us from pregnancy, throughout childhood, through the teenage years, and into young adulthood.
Register today and find out how we can help you.
Foster Care Fortnight starts on Monday 13 May. Throughout the 2 weeks, we’ll be sharing the favourite moments of our foster carers, children looked after, and staff on our social media channels. We hope it will encourage those thinking about fostering to come forward and enquire with us.
If you’re inspired to foster, you can find out more on our website. You can also book onto an upcoming information evening. The sessions help many people decide if fostering is right for them. Our next ones are:
- Thursday 16 May, 6pm - 7.30pm
- Wednesday 19 June, 6pm - 7.30pm
When it comes to paying the charge for driving into Sheffield's Clean Air Zone (CAZ) don't get caught out by bogus payment portals. Pay securely online via the government's payment system.
Learn more and view the CAZ boundary map on our dedicated webpage.
Our cost of living information hub has lots of support links in one place.
Giving back to your community will make you feel good. As a reading volunteer in just an hour a week you will help children improve their literacy and communication. That's less than the time it takes to watch a movie!
We are encouraging parents/carers to check whether their children are fully vaccinated and take up the offer of an MMR vaccine. If you are in Sheffield, free drop-in clinics are available – no need to book.
Community and cultural organisations in Sheffield can apply for a grant of up to £25k for energy-efficient upgrades including lighting, heating, insulation, boilers, and more.
These upgrades can save you money on utility bills while contributing to a more sustainable future.
With one-to-one support available, you can register you interest and learn more below.
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