A new review of high streets was published this week, led by Bill Grimsey, the ex-boss of Iceland, Wickes and Focus. The Grimsey review offers an “alternative” future for the high street: “Many high streets up and down the country are dying. They need to embrace radical change if they’re going to have a future.” […]
Magicians invade Sheffield: one captured but escapes
August 31, 2013 by 3 Comments
A Saturday afternoon in Sheffield. What to do? Well, I’ve just put a half-naked man into a straightjacket then wrapped him up in chains. Fun, for all the family… Perhaps I should recap. Aforementioned half-naked man was magician Steve Faulkner (right), performing in the city centre as part of the Sheffield Street Magic Festival. He […]
From ‘at-risk’ library to community hub – and UK Award
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Library ‘at risk’ increases opening hours by 300%, saves 30% of costs and wins UK award for community projects A library and tourist information centre which was at risk of closure but fought back, increasing opening hours by 300% whilst saving its local authority 30% in costs, has won a national award for town community […]
