{"id":8494,"date":"2024-09-02T15:51:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T15:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/sheffield\/?p=8494"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:59:52","slug":"recent-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/sheffield\/2024\/09\/02\/recent-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Recent Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column el_class=”Box7″][vc_column_text]16\/06\/26 Supper Evening, Talk about effects of the cost of living crisis.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][vc_column_text]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. .<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”Box4″][vc_column_text]10\/06\/26 Loneliness Awareness Campaign @ Sheffield Station<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][vc_column_text]Community Rail in Action: Connecting People at Sheffield Station for Loneliness Awareness Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 10 June, the children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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 active, connected and engaged\u2014creating a welcoming space for conversation, offering signposting to support, and inspiring involvement in local activities.<\/p>\n

The stand also offered practical advice on how to explore these opportunities affordably and sustainably, helping people make the most of South Yorkshire\u2019s rail network while improving their wellbeing.<\/p>\n

With support from TransPennine Express\u2019 Safeguarding team, the Soroptimists and the British Transport Police, the event reinforced important messages around railway safety and safeguarding. Colleagues engaged with the public to raise awareness of how to spot and report concerns, and the support available for vulnerable individuals on the rail network.<\/p>\n

This collaboration supports a shared ambition to make stations and trains safe, welcoming spaces for everyone.<\/p>\n

Loneliness Awareness Week is an important moment to highlight the role Community Rail can play in reducing isolation. By encouraging people to travel, connect and take part in shared experiences, Community Rail initiatives help build stronger, more inclusive communities.<\/p>\n

The event was supported by East Midlands Railway (EMR), British Transport Police (BTP), TransPennine Express (TPE), the Soroptimists, Amulet and the Community Rail Network (CRN). This strong partnership working across the rail industry and voluntary sector highlights the value of collaboration in delivering meaningful community engagement.<\/p>\n

Together, we\u2019re helping to ensure that South Yorkshire\u2019s railways are not just a means of transport, but a gateway to opportunity, connection and community wellbeing.<\/p>\n

To learn more about upcoming Community Rail activity across South Yorkshire as a volunteer or attendee, contact SYMCA\u2019s Community Rail Officer at CommunityRail@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Credit: Cathrine Ashworth- Community Rail\u00a0 Officer with SYMCA<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”9744″ img_size=”full”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Among the supporters and volunteers was Nya, the first therapy dog in the country to be officially registered with a train line operator (TPE)\u00a0 working happily with owner Steve O’Callaghan; Safeguarding and Crime Prevention Lead for TransPennineExpress (TPE)<\/div>\n
See more about Nya, Children’s Flip Book<\/a> :<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”Box7″][vc_column_text]08\/06\/26 Litter Picking with SI Hallamshire<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][vc_column_text]\u00a0For Environmental Day some members of Si Hallamshire and Si Sheffield together gathered 16 sacks of litter from Winn Gardens’ playground and field.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”Box1″][vc_column_text]07\/06\/26 Tribute for Joyce Stocks.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][vc_column_text]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.<\/p>\n

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 the same year as Brenda Jackson. They became friends and remained so for life.<\/p>\n

She trained as a dentist and she worked for the school dental service in Sheffield.<\/p>\n

Joyce joined this Soroptimist Club about 1970 (we do not have the exact date). It was she who introduced Brenda to Soroptimism and to this Club.<\/p>\n

She was active in the Club and supported many activities and projects. She was not one to seek Office but was a reliable member and maybe will be best remembered for her great support to Brenda over many years and over Brenda\u2019s many advancements. In this capacity she attended many Regional and Federation events and Conferences and acquired a great working knowledge of the leading lights of Soroptimism at the time. When Brenda was Federation President, her Conference in 1985 was held in Liverpool and Joyce played a key part in the behind the scenes organisation.<\/p>\n

Joyce was involved in several community activities and in other organisations in Sheffield. She was able to follow an active life in the early years of her retirement.<\/p>\n

In later years, mobility issues and failing eyesight greatly limited her activities and she was less able to attend meetings or join in activities. By the time of the Covid outbreak and lockdown in early 2020 she was registered blind and was essentially housebound and she resigned from our Club. So, she was a member for about 50 years and contributed much.<\/p>\n

She had a gentle and dry sense of humour, much appreciated by the rest of us. We will remember her with respect, gratitude and honour.<\/p>\n

Please join me to observe a minute\u2019s silence in her memory<\/p>\n

Sheila Duncan, June 2026<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”Box1″][vc_column_text]30\/05\/26 Regional President’s meeting held by Susie Westwood.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][vc_column_text]Susie Westwood hosted the President’s meeting on a sunny day with lunch in the garden of her rhubarb farm. Daphne had a great day as Si Sheffield’s representative.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”Box4″][vc_column_text]25\/05\/26 Orange Caf\u00e9 at Tesco.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Orange Caf\u00e9 returned to Tesco in May where Hilary, Chris L, Lynne and Sue G manned the information table. Chris left leaflets and talked to interested visitors.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”Box7″][vc_column_text]21\/05\/26 Daphne represented Si Sheffield at the Master Cutler’s Feast.<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Daphne had a great evening as Si Sheffield’s representative at the Master Cutler’s Feast.<\/div>\n
\u00a0” A wonderful occasion and delicious food.”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”6px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”Box1″][vc_column_text]19\/05\/26 President’s Message.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n