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Timewalkproject @timewalkproject.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

@helpsheffield.co.uk They make very nice cake.

holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Whoever is the owner of the Old Town Hall in Waingate in Sheffield there will still need to be a conservation-led survey of the condition of the building. The longer we wait as a city the worse the condition. Let's make it happen...

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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

Black History Month 2026 Winter Garden Celebrations Friday 2- Sunday 4 October. Expect to be entertained, informed & delighted by a powerful mix of music, storytelling, tasty food outside the Town Hall & fashion. Free face painting for children. All communities welcomed.

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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

Here are some great ideas out together by National Churches Trust based on several years research in Northern Ireland

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

I made sure that as many of our fabulous Sheffield based heritage projects were mentioned as I could, including Joined Up Heritage Sheffield and more.

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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

Network Heritage guidance & advice helps organisations throughout their regeneration projects & when they are managing their buildings & spaces. This is a free drop-in session, come along and hear about the Network. Share with them your sites, plans & projects! Email laura.alston@sheffield.gov.uk

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

Heritage Network operates throughout the UK supporting community organisations, charities and social enterprises to restore, reuse and manage historic sites for the benefit of their communities. They support their members through peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and networking.

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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

HE will be hosting two online drop-in sessions for those wanting to ask questions about the grant or the application process: 21st September 2026, 2-4pm. www.eventbrite.com/e/neighbourh... 9th November 2026, 2-4pm. www.eventbrite.com/e/neighbourh...

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Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants For Communities drop-in event

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 · 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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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Comment from Councillor Brian Holmshaw, Chair of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Heritage Champion

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holmshawbrian06.bsky.social @holmshawbrian06.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"This marks an historic moment in the long history of scythe & steel works at Abbeydale. This has saved one of the cornerstones of Britain’s industrial revolution. I’m delighted to see that this project has been completed & the hamlet is open for future generations to visit, learn from and enjoy."

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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

Failure to take reasonable steps within the notice period may result in the Council pursuing further action to secure the building’s preservation.

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

In parallel, the owner must respond to the Council by 10 July 2026 confirming how they intend to comply, and engage with the Council by allowing access for inspection once the building is safe.

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

Over the longer term (within 18 months), they are required to carry out permanent repairs to rebuild the collapsed and damaged roof to an appropriate conservation standard.

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

The Repairs Notice in this case requires the owner to take urgent and longer-term action to secure and restore the Sheffield Old Town Hall. In the immediate term (within 2 months), they must install temporary over roofing to make the building weathertight and prevent further deterioration.

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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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