100 results for the term ‘people’
Rhyme & Reason
Rhyme and Reason Booksellers are an Aladdin's cave of books in Hunter's Bar. It has been part of the community for over two decades selling an extensive selection of both children and adult books.
Parson House Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre is dedicated to providing a safe environment for outdoor activities to take place in. Their instructors are fully qualified and have a combined excellence in a number of outdoor activities with a great amount of practical experience in each of them. The outdoors can be dangerous, which is part of the attraction, so safety aspects are always emphasised.
Sheffield Theatres Announce 50th Anniversary Season
Sheffield Theatres have announced their landmark 50th anniversary season, including an ambitious trilogy of plays and the much anticipated return of Standing at the Sky's Edge, amongst many more exciting productions.
Sheffield United v Preston North End
Sheffield United play at home against Preston North End.
Emotion, energy and hope! Leading light in world of classical music to headline concert season at the University of Sheffield
Acclaimed concert pianist Imogen Cooper to headline 2021 concert season at the University of Sheffield in November.
Emeli Sandé: Celebrating 15 Years of 'Our Version of Events'
One of Britain’s most acclaimed and distinctive singer-songwriters Emeli Sandé has announced a monumental UK tour to celebrate 15 years of her landmark debut album ‘Our Version of Events’.
Matt Heason
Like many, it was climbing that originally brought Matt to Sheffield.
Carolyn Pearson - Tech Scale-up Advisor
Carolyn works with Business Sheffield as a tech scale-up advisor. Carolyn has worked in the tech sector for 20+ years and led technology teams for well-known names including BBC, easyJet, ITV and Sony Music both in the UK and across Europe and now provides fractional technology strategy support to mid-sized businesses.
Sheffield International Concert Season 2026/27 - Halle Orchestra
Known for his desire to connect people through the power of orchestral theatre, conductor Nicholas Collon join the Hallé Orchestra and guides us through a programme that dreams of far-off lands.
TechForge Accelerator Workshop 5: Bagging Your First Investment - Raising Funds from Personal Connections, Angels, Banks and the Crowd
In this final session of the TechForge Accelerator for tech startups, we discuss a range of options for raising investment into your business. Whether you need £5,000 or £500,000, many founders find that they just cannot move forward without some external investment. Thankfully, there are several options out there including Debt (borrowing), Equity (sale of shares in the business) and Crowdfunding (from the general public). This session gives you a tour of these options and helps you understand…
TechForge Accelerator Workshop 4: Building Your First Version (aka MVP): Tips and Tricks for Getting it Right!
The penultimate session of our Accelerator for tech startups covers the all-important step of building your first (software) prototype, sometimes known as an Minimum Viable Product or MVP. In this session, we cover why an MVP is such a critical stage and how you can get it right. We go on to help you work out what should be in an MVP and what should not, appraise several different routes for achieving an MVP and give tips on how to manage the project.
Autumn walks in the UK City with more trees than people
Sheffield has the highest number of trees per person than any other city in Europe and so, there are some impressive natural displays in city through the seasons, especially during the autumnal months of the year.
Conference Sector strong as an exciting Autumn programme kicks off in Sheffield
The start of the Autumn season coincides with the publication of the annual Sheffield Conference Sector Report (UKCAMS) which has revealed there was a significant increase in the amount of money visitors of conference and business events brought to the city in 2023.
Outdoor Citizens: Looking after our world
We have 61% greenspace within our borders, we have more trees per person than any other city in Europe, we have over 800 managed greenspaces across 4,000 hectares of land, and it’s recently coming to light that we have more peatland bog than any other city too (which tops the charts for carbon capture). These facts are a source of great pride, but come with a duty to look after what we have.
Bouldering at Stanage
Whilst originally made famous for its traditional climbs, the boulders that sit beneath Stanage Edge are packed with a quality and history all of their own.
Lecture | Thomas Wentworth's Wives and Other Women
Join Dr Fiona Pogson for this enlightening lecture.
Cosy spots in Sheffield
Sheffield has loads of great options to help you make the most of cosy season in the city. Whether you're pairing it with a brisk walk in our great outdoors or sipping a cheeky cocktail in a hidden bar, we've rounded up some of the city's cosiest corners for you to enjoy.
Antler
The Antler serves Mediterranean and Persian food along side a great selection of wines.
Festival of the Outdoors
Kicking off the outdoor season with a bang! Each March, Festival of the Outdoors offers a full month of events and activities celebrating Sheffield's great outdoors and communities. With a really wide variety of events there's something for everyone!
Launchpad Pop-Up Store
Showcasing 27 small businesses, the Launchpad Pop-Up Store celebrates Sheffield’s independent spirit, bringing together early-stage makers to showcase their work and connect with the community. You’ll find handmade gifts, sustainable products and unique items perfect for the festive season.
Tracey Henstock - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Tracey, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in Chapel town, Ecclesfield, Banner Cross and Wood seed.
New documentary explores Sheffield's influence on electronic music
Featuring personal reflections and insights from key figures connected to Sheffield's music scene, From the Ground Up explores not only the city's rich musical heritage, but also the creativity, experimentation and independent spirit that continue to define Sheffield today.
Cook Stars Halloween Cheese Cake Cooking Activity @ Sheffield plate
Ready to level up your baking skills? Join Sheffield Plate for their Cook Stars Halloween activity and whip up some delicious, creamy cheesecakes in person.
Couples
Whether it's a special romantic occasion or you just simply want to explore somewhere new, there's lots to enjoy with your favourite person in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
Festive Wreath Making
Get ready for the holiday season with this Wreath Making workshop!
Launchpad Pop-Up Market
Business Sheffield is proud to present the Launchpad Pop-Up Market, a festive initiative running from 27th November to 20th December 2025 at 108 Pinstone Street. This project, funded by the Launchpad Programme and delivered by Sheffield City Council, offers free, short-term retail space for early-stage makers and craft businesses to showcase their products, test new ideas, and engage with the community during the busy holiday season.
Peachzz mural lands Number 1 spot for Best Global Street Art in June
The stunning mural, which adorns the side of the Cubo building, overlooking Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre, was unveiled last month and has been praised by Sheffielders and will now be entered into Street Art Cities' Best Global Street Art of Year, for 2024.
The Festive Abseil
Take on a 90ft Abseil this festive season for Weston Park Cancer Charity!
Festive Table Centerpieces
Get ready for the holiday season with this Festive Table Centerpieces workshop!
Michael Bublé Festive Afternoon Tea
Get ready to Sway into the holiday season with an afternoon of pure sophistication and seasonal swing.
Woodhill
Three men at Woodhill prison are dead. The families demand answers. This is a call to arms about the crisis facing prisons. Gut punching choreography and unflinching beats shine a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill.
Beaded Buddies
Beaded Buddies is a handmade gift brand creating small beaded animal characters designed to feel thoughtful, comforting, and personal.
Talk on Henry Seebohm, Ornithologist, Steelmaker and Traveller
Paul Hobson’s talk accompanies his latest book documenting the legacy of Henry Seebohm, a major Sheffield steelmaker and possibly the most famous British ornithologist of the Victorian period.
Jameson's Tea Room
Traditional tea room on Abbeydale Road, Jameson’s offer afternoon teas, home-baked cakes, breakfast, brunches, delightful lunches and a welcoming atmosphere.
Blooming & Becoming – Creative Writing Afternoon Retreat
Is there untapped potential within you, waiting to unfold? Explore your inner world, let go of what no longer serves you, and welcome a new version of yourself this autumn through guided writing and the lens of nature
Culture Club
The Culture Club Singles Tour will feature all the classic songs you want to hear, along with hit singles including “Karma Chameleon”, “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me”, “Time (Clock of the Heart)”, “Church of the Poison Mind”, “Miss Me Blind”, “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” and many more.
Hillsborough Leisure Centre
With a wide variety of sports and leisure activities on offer, there’s something for everybody at Hillsborough. The fantastic facilities include two swimming pools, with water slides, a pirate ship and a wave machine as well as traditional lane swimming and swim lesson facilities.
Kemah Bob: Love Child
Love Child is an intimate yet rowdy, personal yet electric, high-energy stand-up show from the “chest-achingly funny” Kemah Bob.
24/7 Fitness Sheffield
The 24/7 Fitness Sheffield gym has a fantastic range of facilities, and over 200 pieces of equipment to help you achieve your personal goals.
Winter Skating at Magna
Celebrate the festive season at Magna Science Adventure Centre with family friendly winter skating sessions.
Alchemy Seasons: Autumn Ritual
A seasonal aromatherapy workshop by Alchemy Grove. Create an Autumn inspired room spray, drawing on the changing season to reflect and set intentions.
Mean Girls
Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage.
Rutland Hotel
The Rutland Hotel is Sheffield’s largest independent hotel and has built an outstanding reputation for personal service over the last 40 years. It is a hotel with character, comfort and style, a unique combination of traditional Victorian character and contemporary design.
Exhibition | Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion
Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion will reimagine Wentworth Woodhouse’s State Rooms as a prism of memories this summer/autumn season using immersive digital storytelling that blends historic cinematic devices with contemporary art installations.
BHM Opening Night: Sinners
The season kicks off with a celebration of young Black excellence in Sheffield and on screen. Sinners is Ryan Coogler's Academy Award Winning horror about twin brothers returning to their hometown, only to be met with a great evil welcoming them back.
Swan Lake - Imperial Classical Ballet
A timeless ballet of love, betrayal, and redemption featuring a full live orchestra. Following the success of previous tours, Imperial Classical Ballet® proudly returns with a breath-taking new season of Swan Lake.
Using LinkedIn to Build Your Business | Content, Connections and Campaigns
LinkedIn is more than just a place to post updates. It's a powerful platform for building meaningful relationships that support long-term business growth. Whether you're sticking with the free version or thinking about trying paid tools, we'll help you understand how LinkedIn can sit alongside your sales strategy and support sustainable business growth.
Navigating Visibility Online: Algorithms, Confidence, and Digital Presence
Most digital platforms are governed by algorithms that influence what gets seen and by whom. As a result, the experience of trying to be visible online varies significantly. What’s more, the pressure to be visible can feel exposing, and can bring its own challenges: uncertainty about self-presentation, criticism, or maintaining personal boundaries.
Budding Picassos
At Budding Picassos, visitors will find a wide range of pottery bisque and paints, designed to inspire the creation of something truly unique with a personal touch. Alongside popular pottery ranges from leading suppliers, the studio also produces its own slip‑cast pottery on site.
Piccolos
Set over two floors, Piccolos is a quality, authentic family run restaurant, established in 1998 and located on West Street in the heart of Sheffield. A cosy, intimate atmosphere prevails in the traditionally decorated dining rooms, allowing you to relax and be taken care of by staff that pride themselves on looking after customers and offering that personal touch.
WKS 2 – Business Planning & Marketing ( Virtual)
Following on from the Top Tips for Starting Up workshop, this session focuses on planning your business idea, understanding your business and personal visions, marketing your business, and understanding your competitors. Culminating in the development and completion of your own business plan.
All Rise For Halloween: A Spooky Kooky Courtroom Musical
All Rise for Halloween: A Spooky Kooky Courtroom Musical is the must-see family-friendly comedy event of the season! This high-energy musical throws all your favourite spooky icons into the witness stand for a hilarious night in the Supreme Court of the Eternal Rest.
BHM Closing Night: Sharrow Young Leaders presents... Good Burger
The season closes with a celebration of young Black creativity, community and the power of young people in Sheffield. Good Burger follows two high-school friends who must save their local burger joint from a huge fast-food chain.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
The true story of Jamie Campbell is one that is completely intertwined with Sheffield, and one that we are incredibly proud to tell as a city because it reflects the values of inclusivity and diversity that we want to champion.
Yoga at the Reach
In their two studios, Yoga at the Reach offer a wide variety of yoga and classes, courses and workshops. The styles, include: ashtanga, Mysore, hatha, dynamic hatha, acro yoga, rest and relax classes, restorative yoga, pregnancy yoga, baby yoga, baby massage, post-natal yoga, yoga therapy and the yoga of healthy backs programme. They nurture and encourage everyone and help them to fulfil their personal journey and reach their highest potential.
ERF - Spotlight On
The Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) ran between February 2021 and April 2025. It was a unique, innovative grant fund that aims to support local economic recovery in local high streets by empowering local groups of businesses to implement changes themselves.
Mausoleum of the Giants book released
An incredible photographic record of Phelgm's Mausoleum of the Giants exhibition and the exhaustive physical process involved, has now been released as a brand new book to create a lasting reminder of this epic three-week installation.
Alan Ball, business information officer
Meet Alan, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- the City Centre, City Road, Attercliffe Road, Tinsley, Page Hall, Totley and Dore.
Toranj International Halal Supermarket Case Study
Mohsin Farmanieh and his wife Fatemeh opened Toranj in the Moor Market in June 2021. COVID-19 made it a challenging time to open a new business, but far from being held back, the pair were keen to expand into a high street shop front.
Morgan Killick, tech scale up advisor
Meet Morgan. He lives and breathes tech. Morgan knows what he’s talking about because he’s an an ex-tech founder himself, with 20 years’ experience in starting and growing multiple businesses of his own.
Whirlow Hall Farm Shop
Whirlow Hall Farm sell high welfare pork, lamb, Galloway beef, hand linked sausages, traditional dry cured bacon, free range eggs, soft fruit and veg in season. All food is produced on Whirlow Hall farm and sold exclusively through the farm shop. Also available are a variety of local jams, chutneys, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) homemade cakes and artisan cheeses.
Wortley Hall Cottages
Set in 26 acres of formal grounds and the woodland of Wortley Hall, both our cottages and caravan site offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing getaway. Guests can use the restaurant and bar inside the Hall, or just pop in for a leisurely afternoon tea in the grand surroundings. Whatever the season, Wortley Hall always brings an element of charm to your getaway – we have been delighting visitors year upon year with the beautiful settings we offer.
Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership
The Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership offers a unique opportunity to manage the heritage of the place of outstanding natural beauty.
Indie shopping in Sheffield City Centre
Aside to high-street names, there are plenty of amazing independent shops to browse in Sheffield City Centre.
Looping boat artwork unveiled on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal
Created by artist Alex Chinneck, the impressive canal boat sculpture named 'The Industry' has been unveiled to celebrate Sheffield's historic waterways and industrial heritage.
Pitch Decks: What’s The Big Deal?
Every different type of business has its own favoured route for presenting itself in the best light. Whereas traditional retailers might spend hours crafting the perfect ‘shop window display’ or product brochure, in the digital era, attention and resources are lavished on perfecting websites or indeed carefully curating an Instagram feed with on-brand imagery.
Bilal Jamil
Sheffield makes me relax, feel at ease and gives me the space and time to think BIG!
Join Sheffield's Orienteering community
Are you the sort of person who enjoys going off the beaten track? Who craves adventure but doesn’t like to follow the crowd? Then read on...
TimeOut names Sheffield the second best city break in Europe
Sheffield has been listed alongside cities including Marseille, Milan and Oslo to be named as one of Europe’s 18 best city break destinations for 2023, in a ranking compiled by global media platform, TimeOut.
Mubarak Hassan - Business Information Officer
Meet Mubarak Hassan. You would find Mubarak regularly out and about in his patches- Shalesmoor, Wicker, Spital Hill / Burngreave, Firth Park, Pagehall. Greenhill, Heeley, Nether Edge, Sharrow Vale and Abbeydale Road
Sheffield hosts Third National Dietetic GI Symposium
Last week Sheffield played host to third National Dietetic GI Symposium, held at the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel, on Friday 18 June.
Dan Wilkinson, business information officer
Meet Dan, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- Darnall, Page Hall, Sharrow, Nether Edge, Ecclesall Road and Abbeydale Road.
Nick Shields – High Street Business Advisor
With over 30 years' experience spanning design, renovation, and brand strategy, I’ve worked across a wide mix of sectors – from interiors and property to sustainable development and community enterprise. I’ve co-founded retail businesses, led creative projects for everything from hydrogen energy to high street renewal, and I bring a hands-on, practical approach to supporting small businesses.
Crucible Theatre to undergo £45m upgrade as Snooker Championship set to remain in Sheffield
Plans for a £45 million investment in the redevelopment of Sheffield Theatres’ iconic Crucible Theatre are being developed, supporting its future as the UK’s largest producing theatre complex and underpinning the agreement for the World Snooker Championship to remain in Sheffield.
Rory Jones - University of Sheffield graduate
Rory graduated with a first class BSc Chemistry degree from the University of Sheffield, and now uses data driven decisions to help guide software product-development, working as a Product Manager at Sheffield-based Ed-Tech start-up Tutorful.
A city of ancient woodlands
There are 70 managed ancient woodlands in Sheffield, where you'll walk through trees that have seen the transformation of the city through the industrial years.
The UK's greenest city 2021
Sheffield is officially the UK's greenest city according to the 'Green Cities' report, commissioned and produced by NatWest and the University of Southampton.
Hillsborough Vape Lounge Case Study
When Roger first visited Hillsborough Vape Lounge to offer his support, owner Steve Mansfield said thanks but no thanks. “Being me,” says Roger, “I said something like ‘Well, I bet you I could help make it even better!’” Later that day, Steve found himself stuck with something and decided to give Roger a call.
Sheffield City Council’s Business Procurement Event
Are you a Diverse Business Owner looking to supply for the Council? Sign up to the Provider Registration Form to be notified and invited to bid for the Council’s contract opportunities. By signing up, you will increase your organisation’s visibility within the Council. This means that your organisation will be intentionally considered when we publish opportunities that align with your business profile.
Jon Seaton
Sheffield makes me ask "what next?"
Great things in your neighbourhood
Some heart-warming examples of how Sheffield has come together in a neighbourly way.
Skateboarding in Sheffield
Skateboarding has a long, rich history in Sheffield. The city boasts an impressive roll call of pro and skate industry sponsored skaters, and punches above its weight on the UK scene with a solid skateboarding community.
Sheffield high streets to receive £865,000 investment
Sheffield City Council has announced further projects which will be supported by its Economic Recovery Fund, an innovative and unique grant set up to support businesses following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The beautiful game
The Sheffield Rules inspired the modern game, the World's First Football Club is still here, along with the World's Oldest Ground, and the World's Oldest Cup Match. It's certainly no overstatement to say that Sheffield helped shape the most popular sport in the world as we know it today.
Graves Park
Graves Park is Sheffield's biggest park in the South West of the city. The park is a mixture of open and woodland, with several streams flowing through it, and boasts lots of facilties for visitors including a cafe, two children's paygrounds and Graves Park Animal Farm, along with a host of sporting facilities.
Peaks of Colour
Peaks of Colour is a walking club created by Sheffield journalist and activist Evie Muir, providing a safe space for people of colour to access Sheffield’s green spaces.
Climbing
Whether you're a beginner looking to get into the sport from scratch or a budding enthusiast looking to move here to get a bit more work/life balance, here's some inspiration to whet your appetite whilst you're in The Outdoor City.
Norfolk Heritage Trail
A walk through centuries of Sheffield history – from the middle ages to the modern, via the Tudors, Victorians and two world wars.
Shift to shopping local challenges High Street Businesses
Hear from Sally Pepper on how the shift towards shopping local presents some challenges for retail businesses to tackle.
A weekend visit to The Outdoor City
Anne de Buck gives her view on visiting Sheffield for the first time and taking in some of the nature and culture that is on offer here.
Kisha Bradley
Sheffield makes me cry.
Outdoors and nature
The UK's greenest city, where nature and culture intertwine. The historic Peak District National Park and spiritual home of the country's climbing scene, with downhill mountain biking, road cycling and a hive of activity for kayakers, walkers and runners of all ability.
Sheffield street art named 2nd best in the World for 2024
The vibrant mural painted by artist Peachzz overlooks Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre and was unveiled back in June last year to much praise by Sheffielders. It has now been ranked as 2nd Best in the World by online street art community, Street Art Cities.
Launchpad Pop-Up Store 2025: Impact Summary
The Launchpad Pop-Up Store 2025 brought new life to Sheffield city centre by turning an empty unit into a festive retail space. Over four weeks, local makers were supported to test selling in a physical store for the first time. Thirty-one Sheffield businesses took part, many representing diverse communities. More than 8,000 people visited the store and supported local traders. The pop-up showed the value of creating low-risk opportunities for independent businesses to grow.
Yoga My Life Case Study
Farah-Naz Khan, a renowned holistic yoga therapist, trainer and social entrepreneur has dedicated her career to enabling people to take ownership of their own health and wellbeing.
Steel Cauldron Case Study
It's been a trying time to start a new business; and Rob and Nikki have really valued the support of Sally Pepper, Business Information Officer with Business Sheffield.
Amici and Bici Case Study
Julian Gjini bought his café on Abbeydale Road when there were hardly any thriving businesses in the area, and has watched the independent business community grow to the point where Tesco is almost the only chain store on the street.
Sir Michael Palin
Born in Sheffield in 1943, Sir Michael Palin describes how the city has defined him.
