Sheffield Links : Society and Culture

• Digging Up Contemporary Archaeology In Sheffield

  In conjunction with the 24 Hour Museum, archaeologists James Dixon and Sarah May put Contemporary Archaeology into practice by taking a tour of Sheffield. Discover a world of facade-ectomies, mystery sculptures and Methodist chapels reworked as Aussie theme pubs.

  www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/trlout_gfx_en/TRA31912.html

• Ecclesfield Village

  A list of Voluntary and other groups compiled by Ecclesfield Village Plan.

  ecclesfield.googlepages.com/

• Sheffield Blog

  A blog about the city. Current articles with photographs.

  sheffieldblog.com/

• Electro Works

  The project involves the physical regeneration of a former cutlery works building into workspaces for Sheffield's music and metal trades industries.

  www.electroworks.org/

• Tinsley Community Website

  Business, shops, services, sport, entertainment, news, and contacts.

  www.244.org.uk/

• Ecclesfield Parish Council

  The council, parish, history, map, links, and contacts.

  www.ecclesfield-pc.gov.uk/

• Netherthorpe & Upperthorpe Community Alliance

  A development trust working to promote regeneration in Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Langsett areas of Sheffield.

  www.nuca.co.uk/

• City of Sanctuary

  In 2007, with the support of the city council, Sheffield became the UK's first City of Sanctuary for asylum-seekers and refugees.

  www.cityofsanctuary.com/

• Adept Sheffield Project

  The project is managed in partnership with Employment and Labour Market Solutions (ELMS), a not-for-profit agency specialising in economic and employment aspects of regeneration.

  sheffield.adept.org.uk/

• Amnesty International Sheffield Group

  Information about the Sheffield AI Group and how you can get involved.

  sheffield.amnesty.org.uk/

• Nether Edge Neighbourhood Group

  A guide to facilities and services available in this district, as well as information about the area's history and details of the organisation's publications.

  www.netheredge.org.uk/

• Loxley Village & District Community Forum

  News, projects, history, general information, and contacts.

  www.loxley.org.uk/

• Totley Residents Association

  Providing local, up-to-date information on facilities within and around the Totley area. Including schools, nurseries, sports and churches.

  www.hadish.force9.co.uk/

• Ashiana Asian Women's Refuge

  Offers help and safe accommodation for women and children fleeing from domestic abuse. Information about their activities and on how to contact them.

  www.ashianahelp.org.uk/

• Friends of the Porter Valley

  Monthly features of interest in the area, and coming events.

  www.sheffieldportervalley.org.uk/

• Lord Mayor of Sheffield

  A ceremonial post held by a member of Sheffield City Council. They are elected annually by the council. The post originated in 1843, with the appointment of William Jeffcock as the first Mayor of Sheffield. Early mayors had significant powers, and chaired both council meetings and the bench of magistrates.

  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Mayor_of_Sheffield

• Sheffield Forum

  Online discussion forum and articles about the area.

  www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/

• Sheffield Sports and Social Networking

  The network organises local events for members. Sporting events are aimed at average social players and social events are for everyone to make new connections.

  www.spurintoaction.co.uk/

• Spirit Messengers

  Three mediums, Janet Elizabeth, Marie, and Violet Rose, offer phone or postal readings, healing services, hands-on reiki healing, and monthly demonstrations of mediumship at their centre. Contains brief profiles, rates, recruitment, and testimonials.

  www.englishrose79.plus.com/

• Sharrow Community Forum

  Helps groups and individuals in Sharrow to make the area a better place to live and work.

  www.sharrowcf.org.uk/