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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

The real challenges we face in society can often seem overwhelming, too big to even begin to tackle. The problems are usually very complex and deeply entwined with issues that affect people in many different ways, often requiring change on many levels.

Over the last five years, the UBI Lab Network has grown from one small team of people in Sheffield to a network of 40 citizen led groups across the globe advocating for trials of Universal Basic Income. With the support of over 400 elected representatives across the UK, it has passed over 30 council motions across Britain and turned UBI into a mainstream policy proposition.

Alongside them on this journey has been the burgeoning Citizen Network, which as a global Cooperative operates as a platform for citizens to collaborate, share learning and join together in action. Citizen Network is connecting people, organisations and systems leading to better citizenship and better societies.

Join Festival of Debate to hear the story so far and learn about how to build an active and influential network that is able to start making a difference across a range of systemic problems and issues of collective concern.

As Margaret Mead once said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

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Join Park Hill residents for a tour of this iconic Grade II* listed building. Along the way you'll take in grand views of Sheffield, courtyard gardens in bloom, and the inside of a flat.

How Can the River Don Ask For Help?

Tue. 14 May 2024

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Ana Carla Maza

Thu. 2 May 2024

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Cuban composer, cellist and singer Ana Carla Maza makes a musical reconnection to her Havana upbringing and Latin American roots. Presented with Talking Gigs, combining discussion and a concert.

Grace Blakeley: Vulture Capitalism

Mon. 13 May 2024

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Socialist economist Grace Blakeley takes on the world’s most powerful corporations. She shows how the causes of our modern crisis are the intended result of our capitalist system – and what we can do to change it.