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2024 Events, 2023 Events 16/06/26 Supper Evening, Talk about effects of the cost of living crisis. Good evening, good food, good company., followed by a very interesting talk by Emma Taylor who detailed the difficulties caused by the cost-of-living crisis and explained help available. . 08/06/26 Litter Picking with SI Hallamshire  For Environmental Day some members of Si Hallamshire and Si Sheffield together gathered 16 sacks of litter from Winn Gardens' playground and field. 21/05/26 Daphne represented Si Sheffield at the Master Cutler's Feast. Daphne had a great evening as Si Sheffield's representative at the Master Cutler's Feast.  " A wonderful occasion and delicious food." 19/05/26 Social Meeting with talk on local charity GROW. After we all had a good meal, Sarah Herrat gave an inspirational talk about GROWuk, a local charity which aids young people (+16-24) with problems to gain employability skills and improve
Club Meetings

Club Meetings

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2024 Meetings, 2023 Meetings The monthly meeting covers all aspects of managing the club and it's activities. After a summary of the past month's activities each committee member or group leader reports on the progress and plans for their individual area. The meeting also acts as a venue for updates from our supported charities, club occasions e.g. presentation of awards to winners of the children's poster competition, talks by members, welcome of new members etc. 07/06/26 Tribute for Joyce Stocks. Joyce died on the 7th May at the age of 94. She was a stalwart member of this Club for many years and we remember her with pride. She was born on the 4th of February 1932 and grew up in Sheffield. Her father was a chemist and owned a pharmacy. When she reached secondary school, she attended High Storrs and there, she was in
Recent Events

Recent Events

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16/06/26 Supper Evening, Talk about effects of the cost of living crisis. Good evening, good food, good company., followed by a very interesting talk by Emma Taylor who detailed the difficulties caused by the cost-of-living crisis and explained help available. . 10/06/26 Loneliness Awareness Campaign @ Sheffield Station Community Rail in Action: Connecting People at Sheffield Station for Loneliness Awareness Week On 10 June, the children’s charity Railway Children and Community Rail at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority brought people together at Sheffield Station with a vibrant awareness stand marking Loneliness Awareness Week 2026. Throughout the event, passengers, visitors and rail staff were encouraged to visit the stand and explore a wide range of free, local community activities accessible by train. From walking groups and heritage projects to arts initiatives and volunteering opportunities, the team showcased how the rail network can support people to stay
Campaigns

Campaigns

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Our first Orange the World event took place on July 25th at Waitrose café. A global campaign supported by the UN Orange the World seeks to eliminate violence against women. Orange day, November 25th, the first day of the annual 16 days of activism against gender based violence, is designated as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The 16 days end on December 10th, Human Rights Day Please wear or display something Orange on November 25th to demonstrate support. 10/06/26 Loneliness Awareness Campaign @ Sheffield Station Community Rail in Action: Connecting People at Sheffield Station for Loneliness Awareness Week On 10 June, the children’s charity Railway Children and Community Rail at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority brought people together at Sheffield Station with a vibrant awareness stand marking Loneliness Awareness Week 2026. Throughout the event, passengers, visitors and rail staff were encouraged
Fund Raising

Fund Raising

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29/04/26 Buns, Jewellery and Cosmetics sale at KES. This bun sale was the last function involving this year's 'Share Our Skills'  girls from King Edward's. An early surge of customers left the food section effectively sold-out. Although the other items were not as successful a short ice-cream campaign  brought the takings to £255.50 for 'Mums in Need' 26/03/26 Wendy's Coffee Morning with Orange Café. Wendy kindly hosted a fund-raising Coffee Morning combined with March Orange Café. Good food, pleasant company: result £274.00 raised. Thank you Jackie for your tree and especially  Wendy for such a successful event. 03/12/25 'Bun Sale' at King Edwards School 'Share our Skills' girls came out in force. They provided a large selection of cakes, biscuits etc. set up the stall with both enthusiasm  and efficiency. Daphne and co. were left with little to do. £254.85 was raises for 'Mums in
Out and About

Out and About

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15/08/24 Si Yorkshire President at Winn Gardens SI Yorkshire President Susie visited Winn Gardens Food Bank where she met not only met staff and residents but also helped sort donations. 23/11/23 Post Conference Party Post Conference Party to welcome Yorkshire President Susie Hilary and Daphne enjoyed the Post Conference Party that welcomed Susie, Yorkshire's President and also celebrated Thelma's birthday. 15/10/23 @ Halifax's Charter Lunch Party Seven of our members joined SI Halifax and District at their 90th Charter Lunch held in the grand Masonic Hall. 30/09/23 @ Hallamshire's Charter Lunch Members enjoyed SI Hallamshire's Charter lunch at Tapton. 09/09/23 Boat trip on Chesterfield canal Everyone enjoyed the boat trip on Chesterfield canal which raised £138 for Mums in Need. The weather was fine; comments ranged through interesting, fun, relaxing and informative. Thanks to President Sue for organising it and her husband who captained the