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SHEFFIELD 10K 2026

If you are planning to drive around Sheffield this weekend, you might want to check the road closures and diversions that will be in place due to the Sheffield 10K race.

The event, which will take place this Sunday, September 27, will see thousands of runners and spectators flocking to the city centre and surrounding areas.

Starting and finishing at Arundel Gate, the route will go down Charter Row and past the beautiful Endcliffe and Bingham parks before circling round for the second half of the race. Here, runners are taken past the stunning botanical gardens and down Ecclesall Road before returning to Arundel Gate for the finish line.

To ensure the safety of the participants and the public, some roads will be closed or have restricted access from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. You can find the full list of Road Closures and diversions on the Run for All website or Sheffield 10K Road Closures

The organisers apologise for any inconvenience caused by the traffic changes and thank you for your cooperation and support.

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Body Cameras for School Crossing Patrols

New body‑worn cameras introduced to protect school crossing patrols and keep Sheffield children safe

School crossing patrol wardens at several key locations across Sheffield are now being equipped with body‑worn cameras, part of a strengthened citywide initiative to improve safety for children travelling to and from school. The move aims not only to support safer journeys for young people but also to protect wardens from abuse, intimidation, and dangerous behaviour encountered while carrying out their duties.

The cameras will provide a clear, reliable record of incidents, helping the Council and South Yorkshire Police respond more effectively to threats or unsafe conduct near busy school routes. Officials say the technology will act both as a deterrent and a safeguard, giving wardens greater confidence as they manage traffic and assist families at peak times.

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Carver Fields Open Day this Sunday

Food Works will be hosting another Open Day at Carver Fields this Sunday 13th September, as part of their ongoing community programme. The event runs from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Carver Fields, S10 5PJ.

Visitors can enjoy refreshments, meet the Food Works team, and hear about the food‑growing and community initiatives planned for the site. It’s a great chance for local residents to get involved, share ideas, and discuss what the community would like to see developed there.

For further details, please visit the Food Works website or get in touch with them directly.

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Art in the Gardens – 5th & 6th September

Botanical Gardens

A colourful weekend celebrating Sheffield’s creativity in one of the city’s most beautiful settings.

Sheffield’s biggest outdoor art show returns to the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 10.30am–5.30pm. Advance booking only via Eventbrite; Tickets £8.50 (Under‑16s free with an adult).

Thousands of artworks, sculptures and craft pieces will be on display, with food stalls and family‑friendly areas throughout. All just a short walk or bus ride down the hill from Crosspool.

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Food Works Launches New Volunteer Sessions at Carver Fields

Food Works are launching new volunteer sessions at Carver Fields this autumn, with weekly Tuesday sessions (9:00–12:30 from 8 September) and monthly Sunday sessions (from 13 September). Due to road closures on Hagg Lane, volunteers are asked to park at the top of the Lane and walk down.

The autumn work focuses on preparing the site for spring vegetable growing and some autumn crops, including tidying the top paddock, mowing overgrown areas, making the gate safe, and creating veg beds using cardboard and topsoil or compost. Food Works are also exploring the reuse of topsoil from nearby works and plan to plant native hedgerow trees from the Woodland Trust to improve wildlife corridors.

Food Works are keen to hear ideas from local residents. They’ve already spoken with a neighbour about creating a herb garden, and Crosspool Forum has offered a couple of picnic benches for the site. Conversations are also underway with scout groups, local schools, and Holly Hagg farm to explore how the project can benefit the wider community.

A drop‑in event will take place on Sunday 13 September, 11:00–2:00pm, where residents can discuss bench locations, maintenance needs, planting ideas and potential community projects.

If you’re not able to make it on the 13th, please do drop Bethan an email: bethan@thefoodworks.org

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A City That Grows Together

Food Works have already begun by bringing Norton Nursery back into community use. Now they have a unique opportunity to create Sheffield’s first nature‑rich, community‑led food‑growing site at Calver Fields, thanks to land generously offered by the Methodist Circuit.

With your support, this could spark a city‑wide transformation, good food and nature that flourishes in every neighbourhood.

The aim of Community Growing for People & Planet is simple: to make Sheffield a city where every neighbourhood has nature‑rich spaces that grow food, bring people together, and ensure everyone has access to good, fresh produce.

A bigger table for everyone. When we share what we can, no one has to go without.

Add your name to Food Works’ bigger table today.

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Crosspool Car Boot Sale 5th Sept.

Car Boot Sale, Crosspool, Tavern Car Park, Saturday, 5th September 2026
8:00 am to 11:30 am
To pre-book a £6 pitch, Email: crosspoolforum@gmail.com

Decluttering never felt so good, especially when your forgotten treasures turn into someone else’s great find.

The Crosspool Tavern Car Boot Sale isn’t just a market; it’s the Saturday where families, friends, and bargain‑hunters flock for deals, chatter, and that unmistakable community buzz.

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Tour de France Femmes (Women’s Tour de France)

In 2027, the Tour de France Femmes (Women’s Tour de France) will be coming to Sheffield. On the back of this amazing event, Sheffield City Council and its partners are looking to deliver projects across the city to enable more people to be active through cycling. They want to hear your voice in how they can make this happen and what you think would have the biggest impact.

Please take a few minutes to complete the three-question survey.

The closing date for this survey is the 7th of September 2026.

Survey Link:    https://haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/tour-de-france-femmes-women-s-tour-de-france

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