1ST

SHEFFIELD CAREERS FAIR

Venue: Novotel Sheffield Centre Hotel, 50 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PR

Time: 10am – 2pm

Cost: Free

About: The Sheffield Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education level the opportunity to speak to an abundance of local employers, all in one place.

Contact: info@ukcareersfair.com

 

2ND-9TH

ESRC FESTIVAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

Venue: Various in Sheffield City Centre

Time: Dependant on event

Cost: Free

About: The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University are home to world leading social science researchers working at the frontier of knowledge. We work with communities, governments and business leaders to understand society and improve lives.

Contact: engage@sheffield.ac.uk

 

6TH

THE BM BIG FAT QUIZ 2019

Venue: Millennium Galleries, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP

Time: 6pm

Cost: £15pp

About: The BM Big Fat Quiz is back this year, all in aid of Museum Sheffield, to test your general knowledge, this year and all of the happenings of 2019.

Contact: bit.ly/2qz7BMR

 

7TH

PIONEERS LEADERS & BUSINESS EVENT

Venue: Gullivers Valley, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5QW

Time: 7:45am – 9:45am

Cost: Free

About: Julie Dalton, MD of Gulliver’s is hosting this next event. Gulliver’s Rother Valley will open its doors to the public next year, but this will be an opportunity for a sneak preview. As usual there will be a light breakfast and refreshments and an opportunity to network too – a fantastic way to start a day!

Contact: www.gulliversvalley.co.uk

 

7TH

SHEFFIELD CULTURE COLLECTIVE

Venue: Upper Foyer, Crucible Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA

Time: 5pm – 7:30pm

Cost: Free

About: The workshops will provide an opportunity to hear from Collective members and to share your thoughts about culture in Sheffield. The workshop will include group discussions, feedback and time for Q&A.

Contact:

 

13TH

HOW CAN GAMES HELP YOUR BUSINESS?

Venue: Carpenter Room, Sheffield Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ

Time: 2pm-4pm

Cost: Free

About: In this interactive workshop Katie Bain of Games Explorers demonstrates how games promotes learning, strategic thinking, problem solving and can increase wellbeing.

Contact: bit.ly/2MIlpNX

 

13TH

DONCASTER PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION LUNCH

Venue: Rossington Hall (Doncaster) Great North Road, Doncaster, DN11 0HR

Time: 12pm – 2:30pm

Cost: £45-£75

About: Scott Cardwell (Assistant Director for Development at Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) and Alistair Maclean-Clark (Managing Director at 360 Degrees Media) will be giving speeches, there will also be an opportunity to network

Contact: julie@themetclub.co.uk

 

14th-28th

Kelham Networking

Venue: Noosa Café Bar, 1B Alma St, Sheffield S3 8RY

Time: 10am – 12pm

Cost: £5 payable on Eventbrite

About: Informal business networking for the community of Kelham Island and beyond. A meet and mingle with new and familiar connections, sharing ideas and news, creating relationships and business opportunities without the need to pitch or sell. No memberships. No single sector exclusions. Open to all businesses in the Sheffield area.

Contact: www.kelhamnetworking.co.uk/

 

 

14TH-23RD

BEING HUMAN – A FESTIVAL OF THE HUMANITIES

Venue: All over UK (see Sheffield events here – https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/whatson/opendaysandexhibitions)

Time: Dependant on event (refer to link above for times)

Cost: Free unless stated otherwise

About: This year Sheffield is hosting one of the festival’s five regional hubs.  The 2019 programme explores the theme of Myths, dreams and love through immersive events, theatre, food and music.

Contact: https://beinghumanfestival.org/contact-us/

 

18TH

CALLIGRAPHY WRITING CLASS

Venue: The Great Escape Game, St James House, Side Entrance, Vicar Lane, S1 2EX

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Cost: £35.00

About: We will begin with mark making to gain confidence then move on to letters, words and even short quotes! Full guidance will be given throughout and plenty of one to one help! All materials supplied and you will leave the session with plenty of knowledge, a new found skill and a brush pen to continue your practice!

Contact: 0330 088 3032, bookings@thegreatescapegame.co.uk

 

19TH

ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND HOW THE LEGAL TECH COMMUNITY CAN HELP

Venue: CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, 1 South Quay, Victoria Quays, Sheffield, S2 5SY

Time: 8am-10am

Cost: £25

About: The panel of experts will explore how legal technology can be utilised as a force for good.

Contact: jo.wardle@thepsu.org.uk

 

20TH

LINO PRINT CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER AND TAGS WORKSHOP

Venue: The Great Escape Game, St James House, Side Entrance, Vicar Lane, S1 2EX

Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Cost: £35 per person including refreshments

About: Create your own bespoke printing block to print your own wrapping paper and 5 tags using simple lino printing techniques. You will create your printing block that can be taken home and used again. Once you have made your printing block you will create your own wrapping paper on recycled brown paper (approx 1mx90cm) and 5 tags made from recycled brown paper and string.

Contact: 0330 088 3032, bookings@thegreatescapegame.co.uk

 

20TH

SOUTH YORKSHIRE EXPO

Venue: Magna, Magna Way, Rotherham/Sheffield, S60 1FD

Time: 10am – 3pm

Cost: Free

About: This event will feature a packed programme of seminars and workshops, networking sessions and a fantastic exhibition to browse – opportunities galore for attendees and exhibitors.

Contact: www.southyorkshireexpo.co.uk

 

20th

BHP Charity Conference

Venue: Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB

Time: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Cost: Free

About: This year’s highly relevant programme will provide an update on several important issues affecting charities with speakers from both BHP’s specialist charity team and guest speakers from the sector.
Contact: louise.bright@bhp.co.uk or call 0114 266 7171

 

 

21ST

CONNECT YORKSHIRE SUMMIT

Venue: The Edge, 34 Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ED

Time: 9am – 4:20pm

Cost: £60 for members, £78 for non-members

About: Come and hear from some of Yorkshire’s biggest and best business builders. Our speakers will share their positive stories, knowledge and business journeys with you, in what will be an insightful and motivational day, perfect for any business owner who is wanting to grow their business.

Contact: connectyorkshire.org/contact-us/

 

 

21ST

SARAH STANLEY’S NETWORKING CURRY NIGHT

Venue: Akbar’s Rotherham, Meadow Bank Road, Rotherham, S61 2NF

Time: 6pm – 9pm

Cost: Free

About: An informal event for local business people to come and meet like-minded individuals in a relaxed environment – with some tasty food!

Contact: bit.ly/2ndNpyu

23RD

BARNSLEY COLLEGE OPEN DAY

Venue: St Mary’s Place, Barnsley, S70 2SR

Time: 11am-2pm

Cost: Free

About: Barnsley College Higher Education welcomes prospective students to its next Open Day, with the opportunity to speak to tutors and about the courses we offer, meet other prospective students and have a tour of the campus.

Contact: www.barnsley.ac.uk/registerHE

 

29TH

SHEFFIELD CARERS CENTRE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & AGM

Venue: Cutlers Hall, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HG

Time: 11:45am-2:30pm

Cost: Free

About: Drop in for celebratory social occasion with treats and taster activities from Carer Card businesses, birthday cake and music, opened by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, followed by Annual General Meeting, where carers and friends can see how the Carers Centre functions as an open and transparent charity.

Contact: bit.ly/agmtickets

 

29TH

OFFICE HEROES AWARDS 2019

Venue: Leopold Hotel, 2 Leopold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GZ

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Cost: FOC – Invite only

About: Celebrate your unsung workplace hero by entering them into the Office Heroes Awards 2019! If you think it’s about time that someone in your office deserves a little recognition for the work they do drop Glu an email.

Contact: 0114 321 1873 – officeheroes@glurecruit.co.uk

 

XMAS EVENTS

 

14TH NOV-24TH DEC

ALPINE BAR AT SHEFFIELD CHRISTMAS MARKET

Venue: Fargate, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2HE

Time: 10am-10pm daily

Cost: Various

About:  A bigger and better brand-new bar is joining this year’s Christmas market with all your favourite festive tipples.

Contact:  www.sheffieldchristmasmarkets.co.uk/

 

22nd Nov – 5th Jan

Thors Tipi

Venue: Peace Gardens, Pinstone St, Sheffield, S1 2HH

Times: 12pm to 11pm

About: Nordic winter wonderland in the heart of Sheffield, complete with atmospheric open fires and cosy furs. Grab some delicious wood-fired pizzas served up by The Dough Girls.

Contact:  Call 01904 373025 or email conquer@thorstipi.com

 

1ST

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Venue: Tapton Hall, Shore Ln, Sheffield S10 3BU

Time: 11am-3pm

Cost: Free

About: From personal creative inspiration and gifts for friends and family to carol singers and mince pies – this fayre is perfect for everyone!

Contact: 0114 266 0051 or enquiries@taptonhall.com

 

2ND-6TH

THE GIFT WRAPPING SESSIONS MEADOWHALL

Venue: Meadowhall, Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EP

Time: 6pm-7pm

Cost: £18

About: Professional Gift Wrapping Specialist, Jo Thompson of More Pretty Things will be revealing the secrets to achieving Gorgeous Gift Wrapping and teaching how to be ‘hands on’ in her mini Gift Wrapping Masterclasses.

Contact: bit.ly/32JnuhW

4TH-8TH

THE ANGELS ARE COMING

Venue:  Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA

Time: 6pm-10pm

Cost: Adults £6, children £4, family ticket £17.50 (2 adults and 2 children aged 12 and under). Children 3 and under are free.

About: This December, the Cathedral will be transformed with a Christmas-themed light show, while the interior of the Cathedral will also be home to a magnificent display telling the nativity story and the ‘true meaning of Christmas’.

Contact: www.sheffieldcathedral.org  

 

10TH

SHEFFIELD BLITZ HERITAGE TRAIL EVENT

Venue: Atkinsons, 78-82 The Moor, Sheffield S1 3LT

Time: 11am

Cost: Free

About: Atkinsons will be unveiled as the gateway event to the Sheffield Blitz Heritage Trail. A brand new book by local author Neil Anderson will go on sale at the event and entertainment will be provided by Britain’s Got Talent finalists The D Day Darlings.

Contact: 0114 276 8811

 

14TH-22ND

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Venue: Various across Sheffield

Time: Various

Cost: £15

About: Father Christmas himself will be travelling to Yorkshire this December for these very exciting Breakfast with Santa events. Kids and adults alike will be able to enjoy breakfast and festive crafts, before meeting the man in red!

Contact: bit.ly/2Pd5ZCI

 

21ST

SANTA DOUBLEDASH FUN RUN/WALK

Venue: Meadowhall, Meadowhall Way, Sheffield S9 1EP

Time: 11am-4pm

Cost: £17-£22

About: Do something amazing this Christmas – come to the fun run and raise much needed funds for charity at the same time as spreading festive cheer and having fun.

Contact: bit.ly/2pKCGgp