Record-breaking wildfires are ravaging Europe and prompting mass evacuations in France and Spain. Activists are urging UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to oppose new oil fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw, advocating for urgent climate action, renewable energy, and economic justice, as the climate crisis escalates.
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“We are not prepared”: the People’s Emergency Briefing
The short film “People’s Emergency Briefing” is touring the UK, addressing the environmental crisis across seven themes. Recent screenings, including one in Sheffield, feature local experts emphasizing the urgent need for action against climate change. The film highlights dire consequences on health, food security, and the economy, urging community involvement for impactful change.
Small Park, Big Run and Big Sing for Palestine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGTx16jWdDs There was an amazing weekend of events at Meersbrook Park this weekend, raising awareness about Palestinian political prisoners. Runners ran right through the night and events culminated with a live link-up to people in Khan Younis in Gaza and a Big Sing including members of many different choirs around Sheffield. Many thanks to CllrContinueContinue reading “Small Park, Big Run and Big Sing for Palestine”
Peace campaigners gather in Barkers Pool to commemorate Conscientious Objectors Day
By June Cattell Conscientious objection is the refusal to perform military service based on moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. Campaigned for by the Quakers, conscientious objection was recognised in British law in 2016 and is now increasingly widely recognised as a human right. While many people are not aware of Conscientious \Objectors Day, it isContinueContinue reading “Peace campaigners gather in Barkers Pool to commemorate Conscientious Objectors Day”
Singing River Walk in Endcliffe Park
by Steph Howlett On Sunday, 12th April, about 20 members of Sheffield Climate Choir walked out through Endcliffe Park, following the course of the Porter Brook, for a singing river walk. The group were concerned about the frequent sewage dumps from Yorkshire Water into our rivers and streams. Undaunted by the occasional April shower, theContinueContinue reading “Singing River Walk in Endcliffe Park”
As the Genocide continues in Gaza Sheffield continues to demonstrate.
Protesters gathered at Mount Pleasant Park yesterday to march to the city centre. As they arrived they were entertained by the Sheffield Street Band and the combined forces of various samba bands, including the 5 Rivers Rising and the Manchester Drummers for Palestine. https://youtu.be/j57EvbmZb3s https://youtu.be/oXghGKBEySY Annie O’Gara spoke first about the brutal illegal treatment ofContinueContinue reading “As the Genocide continues in Gaza Sheffield continues to demonstrate.”
Palestine Carols at Sheffield Station
On Friday a flash mob of campaigners for Palestine took over the concourse of Sheffield Station, singing Carols with new words for Palestine, led by the Tadhamon Singers. https://youtu.be/8irYmn1NSh8 In the Bleak Mid Winter with new words written by the Tadhamon Singers In the bleak mid winter In the bleak mid winter The hunger strikersContinueContinue reading “Palestine Carols at Sheffield Station”
17 people arrested in Sheffield for holding a placard.
News from Sheffield Defend our Juries 29th November was the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people since 1977. A rally was held in Tudor Square to mark the occasion on Saturday, and Sheffield and Rotherham Councils flew the Palestinian flag for the day. Meanwhile, at a moving event outside Sheffield Cathedral,ContinueContinue reading “17 people arrested in Sheffield for holding a placard.”
The Climate Choir at Earth Sonic
On Saturday 22nd November I accompanied the Climate Choir to Earth Sonic Live at Manchester Museum. Earth Sonic Live included talks, workshops and unique performances sharing the stories of nature, climate, and biodiversity through music at Manchester Museum. https://youtu.be/w00fJF5rRvc The talk by the Woodland Trust was particularly interesting as it focused on Tree Equity. TreeContinueContinue reading “The Climate Choir at Earth Sonic”
Climate Justice marchers demand that the Government Tax the Rich
As COP 30 began in Belém, Brazil, Climate Justice campaigners marched in Sheffield, part of a Global Day of Action held in over 50 cities across the UK and 27 countries around the world. As people turned out to protest for climate justice, Rotherham Station was closed due to the threat of flooding from StormContinueContinue reading “Climate Justice marchers demand that the Government Tax the Rich “
