Events in Sheffield
Please see the calendar below or download our events guide.
| Date: | Tuesday 16th September |
| Event: | Sheffield on the Move |
| Time: | 1630-1830 |
| Location: | Sheffield Town Hall |
| Details: | Launch meeting and question time. This is an open meeting for information and debate on Sheffield's transport issues. |
| Contact: | You will need to register to take part either by email to lisa@divacreative.com or phone 0114 221 0378 |
| Date: | Wednesday 17th September |
| Event: | Walkit.com launch |
| Time: | 1230-1330 |
| Location: | Starting at the Peace Gardens |
| Details: | Brought to you by 'Get Walking Keep Walking' |
| Contact: | Helen Judge / Ben West on 0114 205 3954 or visit www.getwalking.org.uk for further information |
| Date: | Thursday 18th September |
| Event: | A Clearer Future Conference, Day 1 |
| Time: | 0900-1500 |
| Location: | Royal Victoria Holiday Inn |
| Details: | Free conference to explore issues around air quality and how this impacts upon health, transport and the urban environment. |
| Contact: | Visit www.care4air.org for more information. |
| Date: | Thursday 18th September |
| Event: | Walking out in Sheffield |
| Time: | Meet at 1100 |
| Location: | Meeting point, Sheffield Interchange |
| Details: | Guided 3 mile, high level walk from Ringinglow to Fox House, via Houndkirk. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a coat in case of rain, and a sandwich and drink. |
| Fare: | £3.50 (Sheffield Day Saver) |
| Contact: | Malcolm and Cath Mackay on 07779 048 535 |
| Date: | Thursday 18th September |
| Event: | Care4Air Awards Ceremony |
| Time: | Arrival from 1800 |
| Location: | Millennium Galleries |
| Details: | Regional awards to recognise individuals, schools and organisations who have made a significant contribution to improving air quality in the region. |
| Contact: | Visit www.care4air.org for further information. |
| Date: | Friday 19th September |
| Event: | A Clearer Future Conference, Day 2 |
| Time: | 0900-1330 |
| Location: | Royal Victoria Holiday Inn |
| Details: | Free conference to explore issues around air quality and how this impacts upon health, transport and the urban environment. |
| Contact: | Visit www.care4air.org for more information. |
| Date: | Friday 19th September |
| Event: | Dr Bike surgery |
| Time: | TBA |
| Location: | Barker's Pool / Fountain Precinct |
| Details: | Dr Bike will be on hand to offer advice and information for city centre workers on free coaching for cycle commuters. |
| Contact: | TBA |
| Date: | Saturday 20th September |
| Event: | 'Get There With Cleaner Air' Event |
| Time: | 1000-1700 |
| Location: | Devonshire Green / Devonshire Street |
| Details: | Devonshire Green will play host to a cleaner air extravaganze featuring fun and interactive activities for all ages. Come and try your hand at our cycling try-out event, visit the activity tent to pick up some new skills, try out the Go Travel Challenge and find out how easy you can be travelling around South Yorkshire. The event will include a short-term road closure of Devonshire Street, opposite the Green, to show you a glimpse of what our town centre streets could be like with less motor traffic. |
| Contact: | Visit www.care4air.org for further information |
| Date: | Saturday 20th September |
| Event: | Go Travel Challenge Event |
| Time: | 1000-1600 |
| Location: | Devonshire Green |
| Details: | Come along to take the challenge, pick up some circus skills, enjoy the entertainment and visit the information stalls. Look out for vouchers for free Stagecoach Sheffield Dayrider tickets, valid on Saturday 20th September only on the back of selected car parking tickets in Sheffield. Enjoy the luxury of free travel to this exciting event! Stagecoach Sheffield FREE dayrider voucher terms and conditions. The Stagecoach Sheffield FREE £3 Dayrider car park ticket voucher is valid on Saturday 20 September 2008 only. The car park ticket must be handed to the driver on any Stagecoach service in Sheffield for redemption (excluding service 53). A £3 Sheffield Dayrider ticket will be issued in exchange for the car park ticket. Only one voucher per person can be redeemed. No photocopies will be accepted, only the original car park ticket. This voucher can not be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount. This offer is subject to availability. Stagecoach Sheffield reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time. |
| Date: | Sunday 21st September |
| Event: | Family Friendly Cycle Ride |
| Time: | 1030 |
| Location: | Meet at the start of Trans Pennine Trail, Platts Lane off Oughtibridge Road |
| Details: | Off road cycle ride along the TPT to Wortley and possibly beyond. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for their safety at all times. |
| Contact: | To join, call Sophy or Karl on 0114 2016550 (in advance), or visit www.syndda.org.uk |
| Date: | Monday 22nd September |
| Event: | In Town Without My Car Day |
| Time: | 1000-1500 |
| Location: | Fargate |
| Details: | Can you leave your car at home for one day? On this international day, we will be encouraging members of the public to look for alternative means of transportation to move around the city. Information stalls and advice will be available on Fargate. Will you be wearing your "In Town Without My Car Day" badge? |
| Contact: | Visit www.care4air.org for further information |
