Comics may be typically associated with childhood and funny stories, but it’s a form that has been tackling big themes and serious topics for a very long time. Because so many people assume that comics are only for children, creators have learned how to use this to their advantage, making comics that dare to say bold, incendiary, and sometimes dangerous,…
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Dr David Clarke explores two legendary heroes from Sheffield’s folklore: Saxon Earl Waltheof, and Robin of Loxley, and how they continue to inspire us today. Booking in advance on Eventbrite. Part of Sheffield Libraries “Rebels” season. Sheffield has always had a reputation for being a little bit rebellious, from Saxon revolutionaries to radical Chartists, militant Trade Unionists to environmental campaigners.…
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An evening presented by OrganiserZero Carbon Yorkshire . Fran Graham, Campaigns Coordinator at London Cycling Campaign will talk about Climate Safe Streets: delivering zero carbon roads in London by 2030 report, how that ties in with the Covid emergency response cycling schemes and her experience of engaging London’s transport authorities and the public. Paul Osborne (SYSTRA, formerly SUSTRANS; Chair of…
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Sheffield Climate Alliance are developing a vision for a zero carbon future. They are planning a multi-million pound partnership bid to the National Lottery Climate Action Fund, for developing community solutions to climate change and carbon reduction across South Yorkshire. This event kick-starts the 18 month development phase. They welcome representatives of all South Yorkshire organisations who wish to help…
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Dr Helen Yaffe and Dr Valia Rodriguez present a documentary premier: Cuba & Covid-19: Public Health, Science and Solidarity A global pandemic in a globalised world. Over one million people have died. What could have been done differently to save lives and livelihoods? In search of collective solutions and best practice, Dr Helen Yaffe and Dr Valia Rodriguez look to…
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The first-ever British petition for women’s suffrage came from Sheffield in 1851, organised by the Women’s Rights Association (WRA), a rebellious name in itself for the time. Dr Matthew Roberts tells their story. Booking in advance on Eventbrite. Part of Sheffield Libraries “Rebels” season. Sheffield has always had a reputation for being a little bit rebellious, from Saxon revolutionaries to…
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