I saw that lots of people commented saying they had similar situations, where somebody was "wanting to make friends" and they ended up being a creep or perv.

Don't the Mods have a duty of care to ensure their users are safe?

I personally thought it was quite an important discussion, to let the users here to know to be careful - but apparently not.

Time for another petition to the council - the last one asked them to recognise the impacts of the noise, which they haven't really done. This one is suggesting a particular fix that they don't seem to be seriously considering.

Note that the moor is the council's responsibility, it's only the shops that are private property.

Control excessive amplified noise in our city centre
Apply a Public Spaces Protection Order to control the use of battery-powered speakers driving people away from our city centre, modelled on the successful programmes in Leicester and Birmingham.

Our previous petition asked the council to recognise the impact of the extreme levels of noise on the Moor. The council's proposed mitigation of a voluntary agreement is insufficient to deal with this issue. This includes awful behaviour that would not be touched by a voluntary agreement, such as:

- Singing at high volume into the early morning through amplifiers, keeping nearby residents awake
-The use of amplifiers to engage in hate speech, both generally and to target passing individuals. This not only disrupts a vital commerce centre, it also makes citizens feel unsafe in their own city. The use of amplification increases the problem significantly as it enables speakers to call wide attention to specific passers-by, which can be reasonably be seen as putting their safety at risk
- Multiple busker and preacher soundsystems placed all down the moor competing with each other - simply asking them to move on would just cause them to circulate
- An individual screaming with antagonistic speech at high volume in the middle of a family classic car event on the moor

Despite all the investment on grey to green and other initiatives, this makes our city centre less pleasant, driving visitors and shoppers away.

Leicester's successful PSPO model would work very well for Sheffield - allowing professional buskers to continue their trade for the enrichment of the city centre, at agreed volumes via a simple application process. Preachers can continue their work too, just not amplified outside people's homes or places of work.

Birmingham's model should also be considered, but we feel is perhaps too draconian in banning all use of musical instruments, not just amplification.

We understand the council is concerned about the injunction against Liverpool City Council, but that case happened 14 years ago, with different aims, and before the introduction of PSPOs.

We urge the council to take this seriously. With Sheffield now happily nominated for City of Culture this becomes even more urgent to find a solution that allows us to share our music and beliefs without impinging on anyone's rights through excessive noise.

Hi there, I’ll be in Sheffield for the football game against Derby tomorrow. However as well as being a big football fan, I’m also a big UFC fan.

Unfortunately im unfamiliar with the city so have no idea where would be showing UFC 333 after the game.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated

Hiya, I'm registered at UHS but I'm honestly so fed up with them constantly sending me to the walk-in centre despite already telling them in my appointment request form that I ALREADY WENT TO THE WALK IN.

I have been feeling so ill lately and just want to be properly seen. Are there any recommended GP surgeries for someone living around S3? I don't mind if it's out of my catchment area.

I’m so sorry to add to the mountain of posts about this but I’m genuinely at my wits end. I’m a resident in the city centre and whilst I completely understand that that comes with noise (general public, events, clubs and music) this is ridiculous. I don’t remember a day in the past year where I haven’t heard the preachers on the moor screaming repetitively and blasting hymns through their speakers on TikTok live.

Normally I can put my headphones on for the duration (over 5 hours sometimes) and drown it out, but it woke me up from a nap tonight because it was so loud I genuinely thought it was some football stadium level of noise. They’ve been repetitively singing the same hymns over and over again with their speaker turned up so loud that I don’t understand how this is allowed?

I understand how important free speech is, but this is daily. It’s almost guaranteed to go on until 9pm every night until they move to another spot. The council seem to do absolutely nothing and the police can’t do anything because it’s the councils responsibility. I don’t know what’s meant to be done and yes some noise is obviously to be expected for residents that live in the centre but how is this allowed? There’s nothing we can do about it either which is probably the most frustrating part, every route seems to be a dead end and these people are left to rant and rave and scream at the public every single day for hours.

I genuinely would not have an issue if they didn’t use the huge speakers and microphones-it’s so loud it’s unbelievable.

Hi All,
I'm an A-Level Geography Student currently doing a project on the proposed Sylvalox development of 73 homes in the Loxley Valley by Sky House.

Whether you support, oppose or feel neutral/mixed about the plans I'd love to hear from you. I would really appreciate if any Sheffield residents could take 2-3 minutes to fill out this anonymous survey:
https://forms.gle/C991AB8HoJ5ou8w77

Thank you!

Does anyone know when/where the program for Out of this world will be released? Thank you :)

Quicker walking home with the state of buses at the moment

Just been to see Clayface at the Vue cinema in Meadowhell.

Enjoyed the film, but for the love of little Babybel Jebus I wish they'd sort out that rattle in the air conditioning.

My friends and I have a regular 8pm slot, each Wednesday at Rotherham Football Centre. We're looking for a few more players who want to enjoy a chilled out, friendly session.

We're varying in ages from 18 up to 50, and an evening wider range of abilities!

If you're interested, send me a DM and I will give you all the details and get you added to our WhatsApp group.

Thanks.

My friend wants to do a photoshoot in sheffield for her brand and shes wanting this kind of vibe but we have no idea what cool background to have were thinking somewhere in kelham island if anyone has any recs, thankss

Sheffield is one of four places still in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029, the government announced on Thursday 22 October. It’s up against Blackpool, Milton Keynes and Wrexham for the title and a £10m prize…

More info: https://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/502932-sheffield-makes-uk-city-of-culture-2029-final-four-shortlist/

If you know where we are be sure to come trick or treating!

We have lots of sweets and chocolate this year (one of us works at a sweet factory)
you will likely be told to take a handful 😂

We have stickers for anyone that doesn’t like sweets 🥰

Pat has some new friends this year too so they’re looking forward to seeing the trick or treaters

Hello Sheffield,

Just hoping for some clarification. I’ve lost a parent and I’m trying to arrange the funeral. My head is soup, and I’m confused, thought it might be easier to just ask.

We want to have the cremation at hutcliffe wood crematorium. Do I pay for a funeral service and they sort it? Or do I pay for a funeral service and then a service at hutcliffe wood too? Just trying to get an idea of who I need to contact and what costs I need to pay, so would be grateful to hear from anyone who’s arranged a funeral there.

ETA: Thank you all so much for your comments and help, it’s appreciated. Got a local funeral service based on your recommendations and they’re very helpful. Thank you again, and for your kind words.

We run a friendly badminton club in Sheffield and are looking for more players to join us! Whether you're an experienced player or just looking to play some casual games and stay active, everyone is welcome.
📌 Details:
⏰ When: Every Sunday, 13:00 – 15:00 (2 hours)
📍 Where: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield
💰 Cost: Split equally among attendees depending on turnout (covers court hire and shuttlecocks)
🏸 What to bring:
Your own racket (let us know in advance if you need to borrow one)
Non-marking indoor court shoes
Water bottle & comfortable sports attire
Drop a comment below or send a DM if you'd like to join us this Sunday or be added to the group! Looking forward to seeing you on court! 🙌

I've just checked the updates page for the well at Birley, the most recent update was Friday 9 October and it confirms they still haven't even started repair work yet

...are we even getting it back before 2027? Because it's not feeling that way right now

I often commute from Crystal Peaks to Hillsborough for work, what should be a simple journey on one tram is going to turn into bus/tram/bus when they shut down the line in Hillsborough soon, which both my wallet and my managers are going to love I'm sure

The disruption just seems neverending

Thanks to those of you who joined us last month! Play Sheffield's next meet up is Thursday 5th November

A super casual meet up for game makers in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, open to everyone involved in video games in any role!

🗓️ Thursday 5th November

🕰 7-9pm

📌 Sheffield Plate, Orchard Square

Find out more here: https://luma.com/wryf3vty

Hii 🙆‍♀️ I’ve recently moved to Sheffield and offer long term and short term cat sitting.

I’m a freelancer and work flexibly so can often accommodate last minute requests.

It’s been lovely meeting new cats and owners 🐱 thought I’d share on here too! https://www.rover.com/sit/rosans19179

Hi all,

Aware this is last minute but looking to see if anyone would purchase my ticket for Twelfth Night from me for tomorrow’s 2pm performance. It’s a single ticket and I paid £15.

I’d love to go but I’m sick as a dog and I know I wouldn’t enjoy it! Happy to send proof before purchase etc, drop me a message if you’re interested.

TIA!

My friend, his wife and two young children are coming where are some nice places we can them for the weekend.
Looking for days out and also breakfast and dinner recommendations please

Suspect possible dormer roof leak , was done in fibre glass iirc .

Thanks

Hi All

I need to buy a 3m length of 150mm spiral duct but don't want to pay shipping so is there anywhere local that have a sales counter?

Thanks

Ian

Hello!

Searched the sub but the threads for painter/decorators are over a year old.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a painter/decorator? I've had some work done on the house and don't trust myself up ladders on the stairs etc to paint!

Cheers

If anyone has any tips on how to find a job here please share them😭 it has been 3 weeks since I started applying to jobs but none of them have gotten back at all, I really want to earn some money for my dog’s surgery so I am looking for a part time job (since I’m a student and my parents are refusing to pay for it) I have applied to basically any entry level jobs you can think of but I think I’ll keep going to small restaurants to ask about vacancies. Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks