115 results for the term ‘telecomms’
Holly Johnson - 40th Anniversary of Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Music legend and global LGBTQ+ icon Holly Johnson has announced 3 extra dates to his Welcome To The Pleasuredome 40th Anniversary Tour. The tour will celebrate 4 decades since the iconic debut album by Frankie Goes to Hollywood and now includes a new date in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Launches Tech Welcome Grants
A new grant scheme has been launched designed to attract technology businesses to South Yorkshire, generating more digital jobs and boosting the region's economy. The Tech Welcome Grant, funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, will provide grants of between £5,000 to £10,000 to businesses new to South Yorkshire and start-ups from outside the area to relocate here and create jobs in the region.
CVC Event Services Ltd
Established for over 30 years, CVC Event Services Ltd provide quality audio-visual equipment and technical support services for events in Sheffield.
Technative
A live-stream and broadcast provider with fully scaleable products meaning they can make your event virtual whether it’s an international conference, sporting competition or a small wellness event.
Wizu
From entrepreneurs to global corporates. Become part of a community of thriving businesses from all sectors. Stunning modern décor, high-level Wi-Fi, and bottomless brews are just some of the pluses that make Eyre Street one of the go-to workspaces in Sheffield. The redeveloped building features uniquely designed private offices, cosy co-working space, and high-spec meeting rooms - as well as a gym.
Cubo
Modern co-working space with hot desking, dedicated desks and also private offices. Included in membership packages are perks such as a barista, beer on tap, private phone booths and private meeting rooms. Daily events are also included with lots of treats in store!
Endeavour: Sheffield Digital Campus
Sheffield Digital Campus is branded the Endeavour building. Still underway, it promises a really exciting and completely multi-use space for all types of businesses, but will no doubt drive forward investment in the digital and tech sector.
New Era Square
The final aspect of the New Era Square development (after residential and food and beverage, both already in place) is the 'work' spaces. Flexible to suit any needs, choose from 6 upper levels, and find out about bespoke fit-out packages for your business. The building is available to let, take a whole floor or just part of a floor.
Tech Welcome Grants
Are you a tech business based outside South Yorkshire, looking for somewhere to grow and expand? Or a South Yorkshire business looking for your first premises? With Tech Welcome, you could get £10,000 and a wealth of expert support to put down roots in Sheffield.
Submit your event
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Little Amal in the City of Sanctuary
As part of the extraordinary project The Walk, Sheffield Theatres is proud to welcome Little Amal, a 3.5m puppet of a 10-year-old refugee girl, as she nears the end of her international journey from the Syria-Turkey border to Manchester.
Cohesion and Sanctuary
In 2007, with the support of the City Council, Sheffield became the UK’s first ‘City of Sanctuary’ for asylum-seekers and refugees—demonstrating our pride in the welcome we offer to people in need of safety.
Floyd Peltier, Launchpad Advisor
Meet Floyd- recent recruit to our LaunchPad Business support team looking after all things start up.
Sheffield’s Child Health Technology Conference builds global community
Sheffield is set to deliver an exciting follow up to the UK's first-ever Child Health Technology Conference in May 2022, with a host of international speakers set for the second edition.
Anne Brennan, HR Business Consultant
Meet Anne, HR Business Consultant. With 20 plus years’ HR experience in the private sector, Anne offers pragmatic advice and practical support.
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The latest blogs and news from Welcome to Sheffield.
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University City
We offer the best of all worlds. We’re home to forward-thinking innovators, independent creatives and pioneering world-changers. We’re an ambitious, modern city that doesn’t lose sight of the important stuff, with close-knit communities alongside global opportunities. Unforgettable nights out followed by gentle walks in breathtaking green spaces. Sprawling shopping centres and proud independents. Most importantly, you’ll find yourself amongst friends in a busy university city that sets you up…
The Centre Spot
The Centre Spot is a local community pub but everyone and anyone is welcome.
Wickwire
Wickwire is an independent gift shop located in Nether Edge Sheffield, selling locally made gifts and cards alongside well known brands such as Jellycat, Melissa & Doug, Carrie Elspeth and Kiss Me Kwik.
Raga pianist Utsav Lal to perform in Sheffield for Yorkshire Silent Film Festival
A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May
University of Sheffield start-up secures £4m investment to bring ‘world first’ sensor to mass market
A University of Sheffield spin-out company has secured major investment from leading deep tech investors to bring its high-performance infrared sensors to the mass market.
Albie's
Albies is an independent coffee company built from their neighbourhood shop. They pride themselves on a friendly welcome and quality brews.
The Red Deer
Welcome to the Red Deer, a traditional pub in the heart of Sheffield city centre with a great beer garden, food menu and drinks selection.
Imaginary Friends
Welcome to the warped mirror world of Imaginary Friends, award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye’s first solo show for seven years. This is a major event.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2025
Join Music in the Round & Ensemble 360 for this year's festival Friday 16 – Saturday 24 May, as they welcome some of the world's finest musicians and stellar guest artists.
Submit your business/venue
Own or manage a business, venue or any kind of attraction in Sheffield? Think we should list it on the Welcome to Sheffield website? Submit it via this online form.
Orienteering - dusk event
A dusk orienteering event suitable for all at Loxley Common on Wednesday 26 March. This event is part of the Outdoor City's Festival of the Outdoors. Newcomers are very welcome.
Float Along Festival 2025
Back for their third year, Float Along festival makes a welcome return to Sheffield on Saturday 28 September, with another encompassing mix of post-punk and psychedelic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative music.
Millhouses Park Cafe
Claire and Dianne, Founders of the Pudding Ladies, would like to welcome you to Millhouses Park Café. With professional staff combined with tasty, homemade dishes, cakes and desserts we aim to provide a delicious and relaxed dining experience.
Manahatta Sheffield
Welcome to Manahatta, a glamorous New York inspired cocktail bar with an exciting party vibe, located in the heart of Sheffield. They offer gorgeous cocktails, a stunning food menu and the best bottomless brunch in Sheffield.
Dō Deli
Welcome to dō deli, a pioneering new culinary concept for Sheffield nestled in the heart of the city at DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City, a testament to the city's vibrant food scene and its quality local dishes.
BOX Sheffield
If you’re looking for the best place to watch sport in Sheffield, look no further. Welcome to BOX, a #gamechanging sports bar in the heart of the city to watch, play, party, eat and drink.
Mercure St. Paul's Hotel Spa
There's a fantastic pampering spot in Sheffield, The Mercure St Pauls Hotel and Spa in the centre of Sheffield. The seven treatment rooms all await, and the lovely therapists will make you feel welcome with their treatments and gorgeous-smelling Decleor products .
Heeley Bank Antiques Centre
Welcome to the official website of the Heeley Bank Antiques Centre. If you're looking for something special for a loved one, or just wish to treat yourself, we offer you a fantastic range of antiques and collectables
South Yorkshire Sailing Club
South Yorkshire Sailing Club are based at Underbank Reservoir, Stocksbridge, in the north of Sheffield. The reservoir provides around 80 acres of sailing area. Sailing on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. New members are always welcome.
The Cross Scythes
A warm welcome awaits you at the new Cross Scythes, featuring a range of beers including favourites from Thornbridge. Bar snacks available every day including Thornbridge ale pie, peas and chips plus hot roast pork sandwiches on Saturday lunchtimes. Regular quiz nights on Mondays at 9pm. The Parlour room is available for family events. Children and dogs very welcome.
The Illegal Eagles
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
The Little Unsaid
A firm favourite, The Little Unsaid return to Sheffield, and it's our pleasure to welcome them to The Lantern. John Elliott has used this moniker for well over a decade now, gaining recognition for genre hopping combinations using elements of alt-folk, electronica, alt-rock and string arrangements.
The Rising Sun
This community pub is run by Abbeydale Brewery, one of the best craft and experimental breweries in the country, so you're guaranteed some excellent beer, a really warm (and dog friendly) welcome, and some top-notch grub from their kitchen too.
Turnip & Thyme
Welcome to Turnip & Thyme, your cosy retreat for British culinary delights. Nestled on Ecclesall Road, near the Hunter’s Bar roundabout, this bistro is a labour of love from the sibling duo, Robert and Louise. They believe in creating a relaxed, inviting atmosphere where the tradition of British food thrives.
Blend Culinary Foundation at Cambridge Street Collective (CSC)
Welcome to The Blend Culinary Foundation at Cambridge Street Collective. The Blend Family offers a platform for talented and innovative chefs to bring authentic street food from around the world to the diverse communities of the UK through its food halls. At Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield, the flagship venue, the team sought to do even more.
The Jewellery Business
The Jewellery Business offers a range of classes to the public to learn jewellery making skills. They cater for beginners and also people who have some experience with jewellery making. They run some one off classes and also weekly classes and welcome all kinds of people to their friendly environment.
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.
Sheffield Cathedral - St Peter & St Paul
Whether you have come to pray, to search or to ponder; whether you are a lover of art, architecture or music; whether you need help or have come to look round, you are most welcome here. Come to one of Sheffield’s oldest buildings, the ancient heart of this great city.
Battle Axe
Welcome to Sheffield's AXE-citing yet slightly crazy leisure activity ... Urban Axe Throwing, yes really you read that right...AXES!!! Ever played darts? Who hasn't right? Well this is darts but with axes. Great fun for nights out, stag & hen parties, celebrations or team bonding sessions. Based only a few short minutes away from Kelham Island, it's an ideal location for a night on the town.
The Howard
The Howard is a great local pub inside and out, with a fantastic Tudor exterior and an inviting and family friendly welcome inside. Based on Howard Street in Sheffield, we attract students, shoppers, lovers of live music and football fans amongst others. It is the perfect place to come and grab some tasty pub food with friends, and in the evening the Howard becomes a lively venue, taken over by DJs and regular live music.
Jabbarwocky
A DIY independent beer specialist on the busy end of London Road, Jabbarwocky is a bar where you'll find craft beer, cocktails & good spirits.
The Blind Monkey
Built-in 1846 the building was originally a grocery shop where locals sold bottled beer that could be refilled. In 1977, it became the Firwood Cottage where it was modernized as a Tetley house. Re-born as the Blind Monkey in May 2018, several original features have been retained, including the Victorian façade and the fireplace in the bar. A warm welcome awaits as well as real ales and much more including ample outside tables and covered heated spaces.
Front Runner
Front Runner is an independent retailer specialising in running equipment. They have a wide range of road, trail and fell running shoes and pride themselves on their gait analysis, customer service, product & local knowledge of running. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting couch to 5k you are more than welcome at Front Runner & they will do their best to help.
Bilal Jamil
Sheffield makes me relax, feel at ease and gives me the space and time to think BIG!
Radisson Blu hotel lined up for prestigious city centre location
Radisson Blu has been selected by Sheffield City Council as the preferred hotel brand for its flagship Heart of the City II hotel on Pinstone Street, overlooking the Peace Gardens.
Sheffield Folk Scene
Sheffield is often referred to as the folk music capital of England and there are many of the UK’s most popular folk musicians living in here.
Sheffield Walking Festival
Taking place over ten days each September, the festival celebrates all sides of Sheffield with a whole host of enjoyable walks of varying lengths, with plenty to see and discover along the way. This year the festival will take place 6 - 15 September 2024.
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.
World-class drawings from Chatsworth return to Sheffield's Millennium Gallery
Over 50 works from one of the UK’s most significant collections of Old Master drawings are set to return to Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery this month after wowing visitors earlier this year.
The Winter Garden and Peace Gardens
Few cities can boast a public space like Sheffield’s Winter Garden and its outdoor companion the Peace Gardens.
Sheffield’s 70 million New Era Square development gets ready to open
New Era Square at St Mary’s Gate features restaurants, street food kiosks, the city’s largest oriental supermarket and shops – all located around a modern public square with iconic panda art installations.
Shop Local Sheffield Bags
Four specially designed tote bags encouraging people in Sheffield to shop local will be available from a selection of independent retailers across the city.
Spring Conference News 2024
As Sheffield’s Heart of the City Project (that’s £470 million of redevelopment across the city centre) is transforming the city, several new venues are set to open their doors imminently.
Simon Walton, business information officer
Meet Simon, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- Chapletown, High Green, Ecclesfield, Grenoside, Walkley, Mosborough and Hackenthorpe.
Kelham Beer Trail
Kelham Island has long been at the forefront of Sheffield's brewing reputation and has become a mecca for renowned real ale pubs and microbreweries. This guide gives you a rundown of the best beery places to visit on a day/evening out.
Look Up, it's Hankong!
Augmented reality brilliance on the rooftop of the Graves Gallery and Central Library in Sheffield city centre.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 fixtures confirmed and ticket ballot now open
Sheffield will be front and centre of the biggest women’s European sport event in history after being hand-picked as one of nine host cities for the hotly-anticipated UEFA Women’s EURO 2022.
Together in the Square returns
Sheffield Theatres will once again hold a weekend of outdoor performance in Tudor Square.
The modern makers at No Bounds 2022
The No Bounds 2022 program leads with major pieces of work exploring new technologies, yet with a collective and collaborative approach, as well as cross continental musical dialogues. Here's Liam O'Shea, festival director, with more information.
Sheffield's road cycling clubs
With its scenic hills to climb – and free-wheel back down again – and its roads leading straight out to the Peak District, Sheffield is heaven-sent to the road cyclist.
Legacy of UEFA Women's EURO 2022 launches in Sheffield
Sheffield is one of nine cities chosen to host games for the UEFA Women's Euro in 2022 and a major ticketing roadmap and legacy programme has been unveiled, illustrating how a record-breaking tournament has the power to inspire the next generation of players and fans.
Sustainable aviation fuels to be driven by new Boeing and University of Sheffield partnership
Sustainable aviation fuels which will reduce the carbon emissions associated with flying will be driven by a new partnership between Boeing and the University of Sheffield. The leading aerospace company has signed a new research partnership with the University, becoming the founding member of the Energy Innovation Centre, a new Research & Development scheme to develop new low carbon technologies.
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Taking Care of our Outdoors
Recent times have certainly highlighted just how valuable our outdoor spaces are. That’s why it’s even more important we look after these vital spaces and everyone does their bit to help. Here’s a rundown of the key things we should all remember while enjoying The Outdoor City…
Sheffield Theatres Wins South Bank Sky Arts Award
Sheffield Theatres has triumphed at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, taking home the Theatre award for new musical, Standing at the Sky’s Edge. If 2020 had gone to plan, the show would've been in the middle of another run at the Crucible Theatre.
How Sheffield's students can make themselves at home
Things are far from normal for everyone, so it’s certainly a strange time to be a fresher in a new city. Louisa from Benchmark Recruitment, offers a warm welcome and tips for students experiencing Sheffield for the first time…
Reservoir walks in Low Bradfield
Low Bradfield is surrounded by four reservoirs. The closest of the four are Agden and Damflask, and the village is a great starting point for a picturesque waterside walk round one or the other – or both.
JÖRO 2.Ö to Open at Oughtibridge Mill in January 2025
2025 marks the start of an exciting new era for Sheffield's acclaimed restaurant JÖRO, as they open a new destination where world-class dining, hospitality and innovation unite.
Liam O'Shea
Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.
Friendliness
Sheffield is one of the few places in the world where people talk to each other in the streets, on the bus, in shops. It's a truly welcoming and warm city full of open and genuine folk.
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.
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.
Look Up, it's The Neon Pack!
Augmented reality brilliance along the top of Sheffield Hallam University's Owen Building, in the centre of Sheffield.
Look Up, Together!
Augmented reality brilliance on top of this Grade II listed building in the Heart of the City in Sheffield.
Look Up, and Drift!
Augmented reality brilliance on top of the Diamond - the University of Sheffield's school of Engineering, in Sheffield city centre.
Look Up, it's Corbin Shaw!
The first digital media piece by Sheffield-born, renowned artist Corbin Shaw, celebrating the spirit of this brilliant city.
Sheffield’s Urban Boulders (including the Tour de Blocs challenge by bike)
Several purpose-built climbing boulders have popped up all over the city in recent years. Built to closely mimic the natural boulders and slabs found out in the Peak District, these public facilities offer a convenient and fun opportunity for novices and experts alike to work on their technique – all for free.
University and Council work together to help Sheffield hospitality businesses solve ventilation problems, reducing the spread of Covid-19
A new research project that could help hospitality venues - such as pubs, bars, live music venues, nightclubs, restaurants and gyms - improve their ventilation systems in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 over winter, is being launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Flagship Radisson Blu hotel now open in Sheffield City Centre
With 154 contemporary and airy guest rooms, a rooftop speakeasy-style Indian restaurant concept and bar, six flexible meeting and event spaces with an outdoor terrace, a fully equipped fitness center, and a convenient location, the hotel is the perfect base for any stay, whether traveling on business or leisure.
A change of scenery
Sheffield is ranked as the best UK city in which to start a business, the UK's greenest city, Europe's second best city break, and the UK's foodie hotspot... so it's worth making any excuse to come for a city break! Whether you're a speaker or a delegate at a conference here, own your own business and want to locate somewhere with the amazing access to talent we have from two world-class Universities, or Sheffield is en-route or close by another business location - make sure you pay us a visit…
Conference
Sheffield makes for a smart event move. Search for venues, delegate experiences and access expert advice.
Get Together
Get Together - as the name suggests - is a friendly affair. It's about having a great time discovering new music whilst meeting some great people, and also getting to have some tasty food and drink from local producers while you're at it. It's about ditching the attitude that can come with music sometimes, about letting yourself go, and coming together at the same time.
Look Up, it's a McKee!
This is Pete McKee's first foray into the world of augmented reality. Full of nostalgia and perfect to celebrate the football history of Sheffield, with some new characters, a dash of retro music, and a nod to the 'Soccer Kid' hit computer game developed here.
Sector specialisms
Inventive solutions to global issues across advanced manufacturing, engineering, digital and tech, health and wellbeing and energy.
Living
Looking to balance your outdoor lifestyle with the buzz of a thriving city? Make yourself at home here, amongst our famously friendly hills.
Blacka Moor - deer & moorland in the city
The moorland in and around south-western Sheffield acts as a link between the city itself and the wider Peak District National Park. Much of this vast space, that lies within the city boundary, is in public or charitable ownership and as such is accessible and well-maintained and has vast species of flora and fauna, including red deer.
Sheffield walking groups
Sheffield is spoilt for choice when it comes to walking groups. Here are a few of them.
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 welcomes £37m to fund two major regeneration projects
Sheffield has been successfully awarded the full amount requested from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, with £20m allocated to redeveloping historic Castlegate, as well as £17m for investment in Attercliffe.
Families
Planning activities to do with the kids? The beauty of spending time in Sheffield is that family attractions, food and drink, parks and playgrounds are all close to one another.
Food & Drink
The best of our independent scene! From food halls to fine dining, street food to cosy cafes, across the city you'll be spoilt for choice.
Move your business here
Whatever your business, Invest Sheffield is here to help get you connected to the right communities and organisations. From finding spaces for businesses to assisting with planning queries, supply chain links, recruitment, grant support and more.
City culture
In 3 words: culture, nature, friendliness. Find out what makes this city unique.
Outdoors & nature
The UK's greenest city, where nature and culture intertwine. The historic Peak District National Park and 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.
Outdoor Cityzens: 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.
UKREiiF
Innovative, green and a brilliant place to live, work and invest! Team Sheffield will be talking housing, culture and transport infrastructure at this year's UKREIIF. Find out more about the exciting developments in our city.
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.
City Breaks
You don't have to go far to experience Sheffield, The Outdoor City, where nature and culture go hand in hand. Come and see what could be part of your next great weekend away.
Visit
Centrally located in South Yorkshire, Sheffield is the UK's greenest city, where nature and vibrant culture seamlessly intertwine. Search for things to do, places to go and find out what's on, to make the most of your visit.
Look Up AR art trail
Look Up is a free, immersive public art trail occupying the rooftops of four notable Sheffield buildings. It's an experience for everyone to enjoy, created by Sheffield companies, artists, studios and producers, truly showcasing what Sheffield makes.
