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Festival Of The Mind Returns To Sheffield
12 September 2018
The fourth festival, offering more unique views into all aspects of the human brain, takes place from September 20-30 at a variety of venues across the city, as a collaboration between academic experts and creative cultural talent. Among the health-related events taking place is a talk entitled ‘In And Out Of Hospital’, based on the experiences of people with life-limiting conditions. This takes place on the first day of the festival in the specially-erected Spiegeltent on Barkers Pool.
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The Stage Is Set For You To Perform In Edinburgh
31 May 2018
Ever fancied getting up on stage and talking about your life? The BBC’s disability site Ouch! is offering people the chance to do just that,asking potential writers and performers to send them their stories on the theme of ‘Going Out’ – those voted the best will be given the chance to work with a top comedy script producer and perform it in front of an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.
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Sheffield Doc/Fest Volunteering Opportunities
09 April 2018
The internationally-acclaimed Sheffield Doc/Fest celebrates its quarter-century this summer – and the organisers are looking for disabled volunteers to help it go well and will be piloting a BSL Buddies scheme.The deadline for applications to be a volunteer is 5pm on Friday April 20.
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Get Ready For The Big Festival Of Debate
12 March 2018
The Festival Of Debate returns to Sheffield later this Spring, promising a wide range of talks and interactive events which will be held at venues across the city during April, May and June.Among those taking part this year is comedian and disability rights campaigner Francesca Martinez.
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Sheffield Doc/Fest Accessibility Focus Group and Survey
21 March 2017
Doc/Fest organisers are keen to get your views on improving accessibility at this year’s film festival taking place from 9-14 June this year.Can you attend their focus group on Tuesday 11 April from 10-11am at the Showroom Café, Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX or complete their survey?
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Festival of the Mind
31 August 2016
The third Festival of the Mind is taking place from 15-25 September 2016 – view the full programme online.
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