Monday 13th April Sheffield Nablus Twinning Association AGM
6.30pm 45 Channing Hall, Surrey Street S1 2LG (upstairs -lift available)
Speakers from Nablus and the West Bank on the illegal Israeli occupation and creeping annexation. Top speaker Arab Barghouti, the son of Marwan Barghouti on video-link from the Free Marwan Barghouti campaign and the campaign to free all Palestinian hostages/prisoners. Nearly 10,000 Palestinians are in Israeli detention, many held indefinitely under so-called administrative detention”. This includes many women and children. Torture, rape and other abuses are reportedly rife.
Sheffield Nablus Twinning Association is campaigning to make Sheffield and Nablus officially twinned to ensure a stronger and more immediate form of solidarity with Palestinians and a greater understanding and awareness of the oppression and violence under Israeli occupation and apartheid.
Become a member and support the SNTA to grow these links and keep up to date with our work. Find the link here to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/250464363232350… The AGM is open to the public – you do not have to be a member to attend. To join online please email sheffieldnablus@gmail.com to register
Tuesday 14th April Stand Up to Racism public meeting
6.30pm SADACCA, The Wicker, Sheffield
The Historic Together March in London on 28th March saw 500,000 people take to the streets in a display of love, unity and Hope – that rejects racism and division – dwarfing Robinsons demo on 13th September –overcoming fear and making it clear to all who participated that we are the anti-racist majority.
Launch of Stop Reform campaign Tuesday 14th April: 28th March was a great day, but we need to Stop Reform UK in the local elections – that’s why we have the launch of our election Campaign on Tuesday at SADACCA. Please come along and let us press our advantage.
Saturday 18th April Silent March for Palestine
Assemble 1145hrs at Devonshire Green, then march to the Cathedral for a rally at approx. 1pm
This is a Silent March to mark Palestinian Prisoners Day. Nearly 10,000 Palestinians are held in appalling conditions in Israeli gaols, notorious for extreme forms of torture, sexual abuse and rape, malnutrition and physical and mental violence. Now the Israeli Knesset has just passed a racist law allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners – but it does not apply to Jewish prisoners.
Monday 27th April Better Buses S.Yorks campaign meeting via zoom
2pm
Thank you to everyone who supported the rally outside SYMCA Board meeting – we had a lively and well attended event!
At the meeting Chris B presented our open letter and petition for a public voice in the franchising process.
We will discuss the next steps at our next meeting, which will be on Monday 27th April at 2pm. I’ll send out more details and the link nearer the date.
Tuesday 28th April International Workers memorial Day
1230hrs by the Memorial Tree outside Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street. Sheffield TUC will hold a wreath laying ceremony with speeches outside Sheffield Town Hall by the Memorial Tree. Branches and other organisation are invited to lay a wreath.
So florists for IWMD wreaths. Choices are :
Townsend – 0114 254 4477
12″ – £45
14″ – £65
16″ – £85
FLOURISH – 0114 266 6263
10″ – £45
12″ – £ 60
14″ – £ 75
They both would deliver. We used Townsend, Gleadless for several years but they were closed last year, hence Flourish. Up to you! 👍👍🚩🚩
This is an international trade union event to mark the importance of health and safety at work. The TUC says “Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) 28 April commemorates those workers.”
Saturday 2nd May General Strike centenary Barnsley, 2026
Unite the Union is working with Durham Miners Association and the National Union of Mineworkers to mark the 100 year anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. We are bringing together trade unionists, historians, musicians, artists and authors to make this a truly memorable celebration of working class pride. Add the date to your calendar, and register your details here for news and updates as the day takes shape.
Monday 4th May Chesterfield May Day rally and events
Assemble 10.30hrs Chesterfield Town Hall. March sets off 11am. Rally in New Square 11.45am. Music and speeches. All welcome. Bring your Banners!
Saturday 9th May “General Strike 1926” – pamphlet launch
2-5pm, Showroom 5 – Showroom/WorkStation
As part of our annual May Day celebrations, Sheffield TUC is pleased to announce the launch of a new pamphlet commemorating Sheffield’s – and Sheffield Trades Union Council’s – involvement in the General Strike of 1926.
The pamphlet is being produced by archivist and local historian, Edd Mustill, author of a new centenary history, Britain’s Revolutionary Summer: The General Strike of 1926, and the pamphlet, The Sheffield Workers’ Committee: Rank and file trade unionism during the First World War. At the launch event, Edd will provide an overview of the pamphlet and lead a discussion on this pivotal moment in Sheffield labour movement history.
Tea and coffee will be provided. Save the date – booking information will be provided shortly.
Saturday May 16th. The National Nakba day march in London.
In the face of the outrageous criminal convictions of PSC Director and Stop the War Deputy Director, the continuing arrests for standing against the proscription of Palestine Action and, most importantly, the continuing support by the UK Govt, for Israel’s genocidal Government, we must make this March bigger than ever!
Coach booking details coming in next few days!
Sunday 31st May Two Peaks Bike ride
Save the Date! Dear Friends!
The Sheffield Estelí Society will be running our annual Two Peaks Bike ride (with walk option for non-cyclists) on more information coming soon
All best, Jane and Ros form SES
Saturday 13th June Orgreave Truth and Justice Annual Rally
Assemble 1230pm for 1pm start. City Hall, Barkers pool, Sheffield S1 2JA.
Friday 10th July Eve of Moners Gala public meeting on history
6pm – 7.30pm Durham City Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL
Rise will be at Durham Miners’ Gala and on the eve of the Gala, we’re
hosting an essential conversation about the past, present and future of
working-class struggle.
The political, economic & social period we’re living through is
overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to begin. How do we build power?
How do we challenge the conditions shaping our lives and communities?
We’re bringing together voices from historic struggles including those
involved in the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike alongside organisers of working
class struggle today. We’ll explore the lessons of the past and how we
use that wisdom to win now.
Speaker details coming soon.
Free tickets available HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-past-present-and-future-of-working-class-struggle-tickets-1984079459072
Saturday 11th July Durham Miners Gala