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Off the Shelf Festival of Words @otsfestival.bsky.social · 13h

We are incredibly sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience this causes. We plan to reschedule the event and will be in touch with all ticket holders very shortly regarding refunds and the new date. Thank you for your understanding.

Off the Shelf Festival of Words @otsfestival.bsky.social · 13h

We are very sorry to announce that tonight's Queer Georgians event at the Drama Studio is CANCELLED. Unfortunately, due to a major burst water main in Sheffield, the building has been left without water and working toilet facilities, making it impossible to open to the public tonight.

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 16h

Bake Off is on tonight and it's also National Baking Week!

Dr Rahul Mandal, winner of #GBBO 2018 and University of Sheffield scientist, uncovers the science of showstopping cakes - from structure to shine.

Watch now on The Player:
player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/shows...

#NationalBakingWeek

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 3d

If you missed out on 'Studio Electrophonique' events earlier this year, then happily @coldtapfilms.bsky.social is on the road again this month, with events at @otsfestival.bsky.social #Sheffield, TOWN Festival #Halifax and London.
Tickets & info here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/ #booksky

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 4d

Next stops on the 'Folklore' book tour - get your tickets now:
14th October- @toppingsbath.bsky.social
19th October- @otsfestival.bsky.social
30th October- East Anglian Folklore Centre
13th November- Blackwell's Edinburgh
19th November- Heffer's Cambridge
22nd November- @conwayhall.bsky.social

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Bloomsbury Books UK @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Only one day left to submit your entry to the Bloomsbury Fiction Mentorship Programme! 🚨

Find out more: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/bloomsbury-mentorship-programme-2025/?utm_content=1760007375&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words @otsfestival.bsky.social · 5d

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will read from his new work at Off the Shelf before a second half of brilliant live music with band LYR on 15 Oct, 7pm The Octagon Centre, Sheffield Info and tickets here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/an-ev...

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words @otsfestival.bsky.social · 6d

Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for a reading of his books, Dwell and New Cemetery, then enjoy the incredible band LYR! Experience their unique blend of spoken word and classical pop.

Book here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/an-ev...

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words @otsfestival.bsky.social · 6d

Explore Africa’s long and complex history of slavery with @martinplaut.bsky.social.

In this powerful talk, the former BBC World Service Africa Editor examines the lasting impact of enslavement across the continent.

Book here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/unbro...

@hurstpublishers.bsky.social

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words @otsfestival.bsky.social · 6d

Remember hippy Neil from The Young Ones? 🌻

Join Nigel Planer in conversation with Nick Ahad for a funny and heart-warming evening as he talks about his new memoir Young Once: A Life Less Heavy.

🎟️ Book now: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/young...

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Our Favourite Places @ourfaveplaces.bsky.social · 6d

A celebration of books, words and ideas, @otsfestival.bsky.social is back this week, 10 October–10 November. Our writer Rae has put together their top 10 picks for the festival – on star spotting, solidarity, 80s Sheffield pop music, disability activism and more > ourfaveplaces.co.uk/our-picks/of...

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stuartmaconie.bsky.social @stuartmaconie.bsky.social · 13d

I’m at the brilliant @otsfestival.bsky.social in Sheffield on Saturday Oct 18th. Come along !

offtheshelf.org.uk/events/with-...

Stuart Maconie© The Sunday Times News Licensing

offtheshelf.org.uk

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Elliott & Thompson @eandtbooks.bsky.social · 13d

On 22 October at 7pm, John Suchet will be speaking about his love of #Beethoven at the @otsfestival.bsky.social in #Sheffield! With a deep knowledge of #ClassicalMusic, John will be revealing ground-breaking information on the composer’s life:
offtheshelf.org.uk/events/in-se...

#LudwigVanBeethoven

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 19d

“I don't want no drummer. I set the tempo.”
- Bessie Smith,
Empress of the Blues #WomensArt #FridayFeeling

Monochrome photograph featuring a standing Black woman in a light coloured dress, with arms out and smiling towards the viewer

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The Poetry Business @poetrybusiness.bsky.social · 22d

✨WORKSHOPS NEXT WEEK✨

✨'This is not a play: mixing up the genres' with Amanda Dalton
Mon 29 Sept, 7pm

✨'Self-Portrait, with Poems' with Jonathan Edwards
Tues 30 Sept, 11am

Sign up here: buytickets.at/thepoetrybus...

@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social @serenbooks.bsky.social

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 26d

We’re thrilled that the University of Sheffield has been awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by @thetimes.com and Sunday Times as part of their Good University Guide 2026 ranking.

Read more 👇

sheffield.ac.uk/news/univers...

University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times

The University of Sheffield has been named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

sheffield.ac.uk

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Our Favourite Places @ourfaveplaces.bsky.social · 25d

The city centre's annual free street party, Castlegate Festival returns tomorrow. With a skate jam, live music, family-friendly activities, food and drinks – from day into night > ourfaveplaces.co.uk/whats-on/cas...

Castlegate Festival → Our Favourite Places – Sheffield Culture Guide

The city centre's annual free street party returns. With a skate jam, live music, family-friendly activities, food and drinks all day into the night.

ourfaveplaces.co.uk

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Barnsley Museums @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social · 25d

Yarr! Today be talk like a pirate day 🦜🏴‍☠️

From our archaeological collections: A clay tobacco pipe found in Houndhill

#TalkLikeAPirateDay #Archaeology

Antique clay tobacco pipe bowl featuring a carved skull and crossbones design. The weathered, light beige pipe has a chipped rim and darkened interior from use, symbolizing pirate iconography and memento mori themes. The artifact sits against a plain gray background, highlighting its historical and rustic appearance

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Sheffield City Council @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social · 26d

Sheffield Town Hall is opening up its Silver Room for Heritage Open Days.

It’s a rare chance to see some of the city’s unique civic treasures.

• Saturday 20 September.
• 11am to 2pm.
• Entry is free and prebooking is not required.
• Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield S1 2HH.

People walk through the Peace Gardens on a beautiful sunny day against a backdrop of Sheffield Town Hall

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The Poetry Business @poetrybusiness.bsky.social · 29d

✨WORKSHOP NEXT WEEK✨

🎨 Bright Words: Poetry and Colour with Theresa Muñoz 🌈
Tues 23 Sept, 11am

Sign up here: buytickets.at/thepoetrybus...

@munozpoems.bsky.social @pavilionpoetry.bsky.social

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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · Sep 15

OTD 15 September 1890, the novelist Agatha Christie was born. Famous for her mystery novels she is forever linked with the town of Harrogate. Christie disappeared from her home in December 1926, sparking a nationwide search and media frenzy. After 11 days,

The Old Swan Hotel Harrogate where Agatha Christie was found after disappearing in December 1926.

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words @otsfestival.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Off the Shelf to talk about the book on Sat 18 October offtheshelf.org.uk/events/upon-...

Combining historical research and archaeological insights with stories from people to whom these sites are particularly important, Upon A White Horse journeys into the deep past of Britain and Ireland’s ancient landscapes.

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Peter Ross @peteralanross.bsky.social · Sep 9

“There is something about ancient places that fills a hollow in our souls…”

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · Sep 9

I lift a gift of conkers from September,
Wrapped up in Weston Park, and press and
Savour their cool smoothness and remember
Twenty autumns back...

Sheffield Almanac
@petegreensolo.com

Second edition
Out now
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...

The dark green cover of 'Sheffield Almanac' by Pete Green

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · Sep 4

Publishing in September, 'Folklore' by leading experts @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social and @odavies9.bsky.social is a gripping guide to the weird yet everyday world of British folklore both past and present.
Coming to a city near you this Autumn: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/ #FolkloreThursday

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