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01.08.25
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KELHAM FILM CLUB FUNDRAISER
On Friday 1st August, Kelham Film Club is inviting film lovers and local supporters to a special evening that celebrates everything this vibrant community cinema stands for — with a touch of fun, friendly competition. This exciting fundraiser, at its home at Alder, is about helping to ensure the future of this brilliant community cinema club.
Doors open at 7pm and for just £3 per person, attendees can take part in a lively film quiz from 8pm - crafted by Connor and loosely inspired by the many films the club has screened. Whether you're a seasoned film buff or just in it for the fun, it promises to be a good laugh with prizes up for grabs. The ticket price also includes a raffle entry for the chance to some great prizes, plus a free pint of the specially brewed Kelham Film Club Pale, with drinks discounts available all night.
The night isn’t just about the quiz, though. Film fans can pick up a piece of cinema history as the club sells off its DVD collection, or grab some exclusive merch like T-shirts and tote bags. There’ll also be the official launch of the club’s brand-new membership scheme - perfect for regular attendees or anyone keen to support independent film in the city.
More than just a night out, this fundraiser is a celebration of the creativity and community that make Kelham Film Club such an important part of the local cultural scene. It's your chance to show some love to a grassroots club that’s brought loads of memorable screenings to the neighbourhood.
Tickets are limited and just £3 per person (all quizzers need a ticket each), so round up a team, come thirsty, and get ready for a brilliant evening in support of Kelham Film Club
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Scene and Herd
EVENT OF THE WEEK w/c 28th July 2025
Our fifteenth century ancestors may have clashed over thrones during the War of the Roses, but they’d likely have had a better time at this event of the week: battling it out for who brews a better beer - but will it be Lancashire or Yorkshire?
From Thursday 31st July to Sunday 3rd August 2025, Abbeydale Road in Sheffield transforms into a lively craft beer trail celebrating this iconic rivalry. Fourteen breweries (seven from each county) will showcase their finest brews across twelve independent venues along this bustling street.
A handy stamp card encourages visitors to explore every venue, and when you hand it in at Coles Corner, you’ll receive a limited-edition print by local artist Cam Tribes to commemorate your journey.
Venues include The Bear, Dead Donkey Bar, Turner’s Bottle Shop, Abbeydale Tap, Over the Yardarm, Two Thirds Beer Co., Rum Keg, The Gin Bar, and The Broadfield among others
Participating breweries include Yorkshire’s Abbeydale Brewery, Triple Point, and Turning Point, alongside Lancashire’s Pomona Island, Weekend Project and Cloudwater and many more.
Whether you’re a dedicated craft beer lover, a rose war aficionado or just looking for a fun summer outing, this Abbeydale Road Beer Festival promises a spirited celebration.
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Herd the Word
EVENT OF THE WEEK w/c 28th July 2025
On Wednesday 30th July at the Bath Hotel, the second workshop in the Punk Suffragette series from the Revolting Women writing group invites you to explore the powerful connections between grandmothers and granddaughters. What do we inherit? What sets us apart? And what acts of resistance live in our own family stories?
The event takes place at The Bath Hotel, one of Sheffield’s most atmospheric pubs; intimate, historic, and full of character, with beautiful stained-glass and tiled interiors that make it a favourite local spot. A perfect venue to reflect and be inspired.
Revolting Women is hosted by Chol, a socially engaged arts company committed to co-creation and amplifying underrepresented voices.
This workshop is a relaxed, creative, and feminist writing session open to cis and trans women, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals. The event starts at 7pm and is free but click the link below for tickets and further info.
AUGUST 2025
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Your guide to the month ahead.
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Sheffield Film Festival
Taking place throughout August at Showroom Cinema and other Sheffield venues, the Sheffield Film Festival returns with a full month of cinema events celebrating both local and international storytelling. It opens on 1st August with Sheffield on Film, a curated screening from the Yorkshire Film Archive tracing nearly a century of the city on screen.
For horror fans, there is the SFF x Celluloid Screams 35mm four film Mystery Marathon on 2nd August
August 9th brings a When Saturday Comes screening plus Q&A and for those fans of Documentary, Doc Fest brings some short films on the 12th August.
Some female-led collaborations are on the bill with FFS Shef presenting Motherboard plus a Q&A on the 19th August and Film Girls Galore present a classic Lost in Translation on 24th August.
Sheff Herd sponsored Kelham Film Club bring Andrei Tarkovsky's masterpiece Nostalghia on 29th August.
Family-friendly screenings include anniversary editions of Babe (23rd August) and more.
The closing highlight is the world premiere of Survivors: The Spectre of Threads, paired with a Q&A on 30th - 31st August.
Tickets and programme details are available here
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Rock N Roll Circus
Got post-Tramlines blues? You won't have to wait for long before the next major Sheffield music festival as bank-holiday begins well with five nights at Don Valley Bowl from 27th - 31st August.
The successful festival returns bigger and better than ever. Major names like Queens of the Stone Age, Bryan Adams, Reverend & The Makers, and James headline an eclectic mix of music, circus acts, fire performances, and quirky stages.
Amid the music you’ll find food vendors, a real sense of community, and enough theatricality to keep everyone entertained.
Tickets are selling fast (some nights are already sold out)- grab them here.
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The Moor Classic Car Show
On 17th August, The Moor becomes a car lover’s paradise, filled with over 100 vintage vehicles ranging from classic Fords and MGs to rare collectibles.
Running from around 10:30 a.m. until mid-afternoon, this free event invites the public to admire automotive history and enjoy light entertainment, face painting, balloon art, costumed characters, and more.
Donations support local charitable causes, and the atmosphere is as welcoming for families as it is for petrolheads.
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Graves Park Food Festival
Debuting on 30th - 31st August in the gorgeous Graves Park setting (Sheffield's largest park), this new festival brings together a mouthwatering mix of street‑food traders, artisan producers, live cooking demos, and local drink vendors.
Alongside music and entertainment, families can enjoy fun fair attractions, roaming performers, educational farms and kids’ zones.
The festival runs late into the evening on Saturday with a slightly shorter Sunday schedule.
Advance purchase is required - get your tickets here