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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Practical resource for women and girls’ safety. Parks for London have announced the launch of a new practical resource designed to help landowners and parks managers identify how to make green and open spaces feel safer for women & girls. parksforlondon.org.uk/eve-tool/

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Environmental Visual Evaluation Tool - Parks for London

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Each October, Sheffield joins a national celebration to highlight Black history, culture and heritage, and empower people to stand in unity and take action against racism. The theme for Black History Month 2026 is “ Honouring Our Communities”.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Wonderful to meet as elected #SheffieldHeritageChampion the enthusiastic supporters of @heritagenetwork.bsky.social at a packed Belfast & Armagh heritage conference. Hosted in part in Assembly Buildings in Belfast. Visits to Armagh and Lurgan planned for tomorrow

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm heading to the Heritage Network conference in the north of Ireland. Representing the great city of Sheffield as our elected Heritage Champion. Ready for an exciting few days of training and learning on retro-fitting, community engagement and sustainable building restoration.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

www.heritagenetwork.org.uk/opportunitie... Historic Buildings Trust is seeking a Trust Manager in Sheffield. A unique opportunity to develop a newly established building preservation trust, helping to position the charity as a trusted partner of SCC & other key stakeholders. Please share.

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Sheffield Historic Buildings Trust: Trust Manager.

Heritage Network presents job opportunity from Sheffield Historic Buildings Trust, who is seeking a Trust Manager.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Bumping this up: Drop in session for Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants for Communities Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants for Communities is a new grant from Historic England that supports communities to use heritage. • 9th November 2026, 2-4pm. Book your ticket. www.eventbrite.com/e/neighbourh...

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Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants For Communities drop-in event 2

Sign-up attend a presentation and ask any question about Historic England's new Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants For Communities grant

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

October 7th 2026 1.00pm-3.30pm Room G.46 Sheffield Town Hall Join me and Laura Alston, our Heritage Development Manager who is hosting Development and Outreach Officers from Heritage Network for the day. They would love to meet and hear from our heritage buildings & Friends groups in Sheffield.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

historicengland.org.uk/campaigns/he... Drop in session for Historic England's new Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants for Communities. A grant that supports communities to use heritage as a way of shaping the future of their local places.

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Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants for Communities | Historic England

Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants for Communities is a grant that supports communities to use heritage to shape the future of their local places.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

www.ourfaveplaces.co.uk/whats-on/spi... Coming up soon, bringing colour and drama to our city centre. Described as a celebration of the best in fiercely independent filmmaking from around the world.

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Spirit of Independence Film Festival → Our Favourite Places – Sheffield Culture Guide

A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

www.ourfaveplaces.co.uk/whats-on/she... For 2026, the lineup includes tours of everything from brutalist housing estates to historic gardens, cemeteries and transformed cutlery workshops, plus guided walks on pub heritage, football history and more.

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Sheffield Heritage Open Days → Our Favourite Places – Sheffield Culture Guide

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/even... I hope as many of you as possible come along Saturday 19 September to a huge public engagement activity about the future of this building. I really want it to become a community hub for our city. Please share. Brian, City of Sheffield Heritage Champion.

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Sheffield Town Hall Heritage Open Day

Step inside one of Sheffield's most iconic civic buildings and discover the stories, treasures and hidden spaces of Sheffield Town Hall.

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

We've created a UK Heritage Restoration and Regeneration starter pack! It includes organisations and individuals who are rescuing, restoring, re-using and running historic buildings, structures and places across the UK. Know anyone else who should be included? #Heritage go.bsky.app/4ghsGmp

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Over the next few weeks there are lots of exciting and diverse heritage events happening in Sheffield. Here's just one: Welcoming the Moon - shared heritage, poetry, performance and presentations www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/visit-us/wes...

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic... Congratulations to the friends group on their events programme. They are clearly committed to a sustainable, community focused future. So pleased that our new Council communities engagement strategy is in place now @thevicsoc.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/jrob...

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Sheffield campaigners to reopen historic building inviting community to get involved in events

Campaigners who want to reopen an 18th-century building in a Sheffield park are now planning events to involve the local community in their plans.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Looking to support an historic building in Sheffield? The AHF is the UK's only specialist lender for charities and social enterprises working on or operating from historic buildings. They work to secure a sustainable future for historic buildings across the UK ahfund.org.uk

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In 2025, this funder awarded more than £8.65 million under their Open Grants Programme. Eligible organisations can apply for a grant to cover the costs of a building, construction or refurbishment projects, vehicle or equipment purchases. www.clothworkersfoundation.org.uk/open-funding

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Open Grants Programme | Capital Funding for Charities Supporting Marginalised Communities

The Clothworkers’ Foundation's Open Grants Programme provides capital grants for charities improving the lives of disadvantaged and marginalised people and communities.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

bcbn.org.uk/grant-initia... deadline: 7 September 2026. Grants up to £3,000 This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve.

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GRANT INITIATIVE | BCBN

BCBN is a Muslim-led organisation; set up to identify charitable causes and support disadvantaged communities. BCBN aims to work for the betterment of our society by helping to fulfil the corporate so...

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

www.imeche.org/engineering-... Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Heritage Awards Engineering Heritage Awards celebrate the contribution of mechanical engineering to our past and present.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

heritagecrafts.org.uk/opportunitie... Open for nominations until 5pm Friday 21 August. Categories include Precious Metalworker of the Year, Fashion Textile Maker of the Year, Woodworker of the Year, Emerging Weaver of the Year, Emerging Green Woodworker of the Year, and more...

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Awards - Heritage Crafts

Charity that promotes, safeguards and celebrates heritage craft skills in the UK

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The Clash @theclash.com · 04/07/2026

4th July 1976, The Clash make their live debut supporting The Sex Pistols at the Black Swan, Sheffield, England.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

FREE FAMILY EVENT for Nature Enthusiasts, Tuesday 11th August 11am-3pm. In partnership with Don Catchment Rivers Trust. A collaborative race against the clock to discover as many species of plants, animals and fungi as possible within 24 hours! All welcome!

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Encouraged by myself and heritage campaigners Sheffield City Council (SCC) have issued a Repairs Notice – a power that allows a local authority to specify to the owner works it considers reasonably necessary to secure the future of a listed building.

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SAVE Britain's Heritage @savetoreuse.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📢BREAKING: Today we've added a record number of buildings to our Buildings at Risk list. From pubs and pits to town halls and theatres – all with potential for new life♻️ Browse the collection: www.savebritainsheritage.org/buildings-at...

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Entries are invited to the Sheffield City Council Parks and Countryside Service Bolton Cup Allotment Competition 2026

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

City of Culture 2029 - Get involved! We have the opportunity to develop our bid for UK City of Culture 2029 – a chance to tell our story with confidence, celebrate what already makes the city extraordinary. Working in the culture and heritage sectors across the city we want to hear your thoughts ...

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We Are Opus @weareopus.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

South Yorkshire's nature needs your voice. 🌿 We're supporting the Local Nature Recovery Strategy – have your say on the plan to restore nature across our region. Closes Friday 31 July. southyorkshirenaturerecovery.co.uk #SouthYorkshireLNRS #HaveYourSay #NatureRecovery #SouthYorkshire #Sheffield

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

sheffield.ac.uk/city-region/... There is an incredible line up of live music tomorrow in Sheffield and it’s completely FREE! The event is a curtain raiser for the upcoming ‘Sheffield City of Music’ report, which will be released later this year. #SheffieldCityofMusic

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Sheffield City of Music

Sheffield City of Music trail. One afternoon. Four stages. Total celebration.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

As #SheffieldHeritageChampion I've been pushing for a S88 notice (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act 1990). This is a warrant so that conservation staff can enter the Old Town Hall to check the roof damage and examine the state of this grade II listed building. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Sheffield Old Town Hall at risk after roof collapses

Sheffield Old Town Hall was given grade II listed status 50 years ago but is now derelict.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Really interested to find out what it's going to look like behind the doors of this shopfront on Chapel Walk. A record shop/gallery/cinema sound intriguing.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thank you @thevivsoc.bsky.social and all volunteers who look after our historic buildings. 👏

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I'm pleased to announce that I've been voted in as City of Sheffield Heritage Champion. Its something I've wanted to do for a while, supporting #Sheffieldheritage, buildings, local culture, diversity and history.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 20/05/2026

📣 Big announcement! We are delighted to be relaunching the #HeritageRevivalFund in England today, delivered in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media & Sport and Historic England. Full details, including info on how to apply for grants, here: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i... (1/3) 🧵

A group of people gather in front of the North Block of Alice Billings House in Stratford, waving happily at the camera. Credit: Monika Szolle.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Sheffield Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) invites tenders for an experienced Heritage Consultant to develop the organisation. The deadline for completed tenders to be returned is 31st May 2026. www.joinedupheritagesheffield.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Sheffield Tribune @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Dressed in a hard hat and steel capped boots, our founder Dan Hayes spent a day at Park Hill to understand how a five year project became a 20 year building site Read here www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/the-20-year-...

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

JUHS bi-monthly meeting Tuesday 26th May 4pm at the National Emergency Services Museum in West Bar. Dr. Carmen Levick will discuss the Sheffield Jewish Heritage Walking Trail. In person or online via Google Meet using this link: meet.google.com/vsj-zdvb-ihr.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

It was great to be part of this national @heritagenetwork.bsky.social / @archhfund.org.uk workshop at @sitegallery.bsky.social Visits round the city centre to see local buildings at risk, Plus Portland Works, and a detailed discussion and visit to the Old Town Hall in Waingate.

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

More than happy to support Sheffield as the UK City of Culture in 2029. After visiting Bradford and also Coventry I saw for myself what a powerful economic and cultural impact this has had for them. Go Sheffield! www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2026/sh...

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Sheffield longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 | Sheffield City Council

Sheffield is celebrating today after being named on the longlist to become UK City of Culture 2029 – important recognition of the city’s ambition to showcase its creativity, talent and identity on a n...

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Proud of our city! Proud of our heritage! I will be standing for the post of Heritage Champion in the city council at next week's full council. I will actively support Sheffield's built and intangible heritage and the friends groups that put so much time and effort into protecting it.

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Voluntary Action Sheffield @vasnews.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Celebrate our 100th birthday by sharing a memory, or some history that shows how Sheffield looks after each other! 🎂 Selected stories may be featured in an exhibition at the Lord Mayor’s reception & at a city gala hosted by us✨ Submit by Mon 18th May: www.wearesheffield.org.uk

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The VictorianSociety - SouthYorkshire @vicsoc-syorks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Regrettably a Sheffield historic landmark has made the Victorian Society Top Ten Endangered Buildings list for 2026. St Michael's Cemetery Chapel in the City Rd Cemetery is one step away from falling down and the story is found here bit.ly/42ocYgR Our group will again pressure SCC for urgent action

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The VictorianSociety - SouthYorkshire @vicsoc-syorks.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🎓Following our final talk in April we move to our Summer Walks programme. Our first is a guided walk around University of Sheffield. Founded in 1905 from earlier educational bodies it was an innovative new University. The walk is led by our own Graham Hague, Free for Environment Weeks bit.ly/4e27krD

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The Evolution of the University of Sheffield from 1905 to 2026

Guided walk: The University of Sheffield 1905–2026. From Firth Court to the Mappin Building, exploring 120 years of architecture.

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The Star, Sheffield @thestar.co.uk · 16/09/2025

The owner of three prominent buildings in Sheffield’s trendiest district has been ordered to tidy them up or flatten them #Sheffield www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...

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Council orders repair or demolition of buildings in trendy district

The owner of three prominent buildings in Sheffield’s trendiest district has been ordered to tidy them up or flatten them.

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Sheffield Folk Guide @sheffieldfolkguide.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

New monthly happening in Hillsborough with a concert, singing session, tunes and signalong songs. First night's guest is Martin Simpson. Hillsborough Park Pavillion 9 May. More info and tickets: share.google/aFIa0JUysy4A...

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We Are Opus @weareopus.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

What does the River Don mean to you? Is it somewhere you care about, or something to avoid? 🌊 Julian Dobson and Ella Hubbard of @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social are working with The River Dôn Project to explore people’s relationships with the river. Sign up here ➡️ forms.office.com/e/3jS3hgAp3P

A graphic that says "What does the River Don mean to you? Do you care about the river? Is the river a nuisance? How could people and the river live better together?

Sheffield Hallam University is researching these questions and we would love to hear what you think. You are warmly invited to join us for a river walk and workshop at one of the following lcations:
- Springvale Community Garden, Penistone, on Tuesday 12 May, 4.15 to 6.30pm
- Chimney House, Kelham Island, Sheffield, on Thursday 14 May, 10:30am to 12:30
Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, on Wednesday 27 May, 5pm to 7pm.
To register your interest please visit https://forms.office.com/e/3jS3hgAp3P
Or email Julian Dobson at julian.dobson@shu.ac.uk or Ella Hubbard at e.hubbard@shu.ac.uk

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