Off the Shelf Festival of Words
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Celebrating books, words, and ideas. We’re one of the UK’s longest-running literary festivals, delivered by @sheffielduni.bsky.social
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A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours (last dates for Christmas orders: UK: 17 Dec. Sheffield: 23 Dec). Recent hardbacks inc. Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour'. Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours (last dates for Christmas orders: UK: 17 Dec. Sheffield: 23 Dec). Recent hardbacks inc. Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour'. Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
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"Its a fantastic time to be in Sheffield City Centre at the moment. Full of light, and full of vibrancy and a buzz."
Sheffield is shining brighter than ever thanks to a brand-new event ‘Light Up Sheffield’.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7hd...
Sheffield is shining brighter than ever thanks to a brand-new event ‘Light Up Sheffield’.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7hd...
Christmas 2025: Light Up Sheffield
YouTube video by Sheffield City Council
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December 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"Its a fantastic time to be in Sheffield City Centre at the moment. Full of light, and full of vibrancy and a buzz."
Sheffield is shining brighter than ever thanks to a brand-new event ‘Light Up Sheffield’.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7hd...
Sheffield is shining brighter than ever thanks to a brand-new event ‘Light Up Sheffield’.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7hd...
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Weston Park Museum is celebrating 150 years!
It is at the centre of art in the city, and is now displaying over 400 works to mark the special occasion.
Head to Weston Park between now and next November to enjoy the free to enter exhibition titled 'Gathering Landscapes'.
It is at the centre of art in the city, and is now displaying over 400 works to mark the special occasion.
Head to Weston Park between now and next November to enjoy the free to enter exhibition titled 'Gathering Landscapes'.
December 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Weston Park Museum is celebrating 150 years!
It is at the centre of art in the city, and is now displaying over 400 works to mark the special occasion.
Head to Weston Park between now and next November to enjoy the free to enter exhibition titled 'Gathering Landscapes'.
It is at the centre of art in the city, and is now displaying over 400 works to mark the special occasion.
Head to Weston Park between now and next November to enjoy the free to enter exhibition titled 'Gathering Landscapes'.
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Are all solar systems alike?
In the new episode of That’s Science!, Dr Richard Parker explores how planets form and why many systems break the rules we once believed.
Listen and explore the science: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/are-a...
#SpaceScience #Astrophysics
In the new episode of That’s Science!, Dr Richard Parker explores how planets form and why many systems break the rules we once believed.
Listen and explore the science: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/are-a...
#SpaceScience #Astrophysics
December 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Are all solar systems alike?
In the new episode of That’s Science!, Dr Richard Parker explores how planets form and why many systems break the rules we once believed.
Listen and explore the science: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/are-a...
#SpaceScience #Astrophysics
In the new episode of That’s Science!, Dr Richard Parker explores how planets form and why many systems break the rules we once believed.
Listen and explore the science: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/are-a...
#SpaceScience #Astrophysics
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The Cutting Edge sculpture is a sweeping stainless-steel water feature in Sheaf Square, just outside Sheffield Railway Station. Designed by the Sheffield team Si Applied with glass artist Keiko Mukaide, it nods to the city’s stainless-steel heritage and its long
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Cutting Edge sculpture is a sweeping stainless-steel water feature in Sheaf Square, just outside Sheffield Railway Station. Designed by the Sheffield team Si Applied with glass artist Keiko Mukaide, it nods to the city’s stainless-steel heritage and its long
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What do musicians need from modern music editions?
In this workshop, two ensembles try out new editions and talk openly about clarity, trust, layout, and how editorial decisions shape real performance.
Watch here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/what-...
#EarlyMusic #MusicResearch #MusicPerformance
In this workshop, two ensembles try out new editions and talk openly about clarity, trust, layout, and how editorial decisions shape real performance.
Watch here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/what-...
#EarlyMusic #MusicResearch #MusicPerformance
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What do musicians need from modern music editions?
In this workshop, two ensembles try out new editions and talk openly about clarity, trust, layout, and how editorial decisions shape real performance.
Watch here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/what-...
#EarlyMusic #MusicResearch #MusicPerformance
In this workshop, two ensembles try out new editions and talk openly about clarity, trust, layout, and how editorial decisions shape real performance.
Watch here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/what-...
#EarlyMusic #MusicResearch #MusicPerformance
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In January, Europe’s top skaters are coming to Sheffield for the ISU Figure Skating European Championships 2026!
Team GB’s Nina Povey is thrilled to welcome the event to the city where she trains, calling it 'super exciting'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGfh...
Team GB’s Nina Povey is thrilled to welcome the event to the city where she trains, calling it 'super exciting'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGfh...
ISU European Figure Skating Champs 26: Nina Povey on competition coming to Sheffield
YouTube video by Sheffield City Council
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November 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In January, Europe’s top skaters are coming to Sheffield for the ISU Figure Skating European Championships 2026!
Team GB’s Nina Povey is thrilled to welcome the event to the city where she trains, calling it 'super exciting'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGfh...
Team GB’s Nina Povey is thrilled to welcome the event to the city where she trains, calling it 'super exciting'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGfh...
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Situated in what was the former hamlet of Norton Lees, a tiny village surrounded by the fields of the Derbyshire countryside, with Sheffield a small town some two miles away is the Bishops House. Dating to around the mid 16th century with later rebuilding and extensions, the
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Situated in what was the former hamlet of Norton Lees, a tiny village surrounded by the fields of the Derbyshire countryside, with Sheffield a small town some two miles away is the Bishops House. Dating to around the mid 16th century with later rebuilding and extensions, the
What an exhilarating journey Off The Shelf 2025 has been!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our cherished audiences, incredible authors, speakers & presenters, your passion made the stories shine!
The ink is flowing for 2026. Get your bookmark ready... more literary magic is coming!📚
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our cherished audiences, incredible authors, speakers & presenters, your passion made the stories shine!
The ink is flowing for 2026. Get your bookmark ready... more literary magic is coming!📚
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
What an exhilarating journey Off The Shelf 2025 has been!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our cherished audiences, incredible authors, speakers & presenters, your passion made the stories shine!
The ink is flowing for 2026. Get your bookmark ready... more literary magic is coming!📚
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our cherished audiences, incredible authors, speakers & presenters, your passion made the stories shine!
The ink is flowing for 2026. Get your bookmark ready... more literary magic is coming!📚
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TODAY: At Cast, Doncaster! Multi-award-winning sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun shares intimate duet with tabla player Gurdain Rayatt in masterful improvisations rooted in thousands of years of Indian tradition.
More info: musicintheround.co.uk/events/jasde...
#ThisIsChamberMusic #Sitar #Doncaster
More info: musicintheround.co.uk/events/jasde...
#ThisIsChamberMusic #Sitar #Doncaster
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
TODAY: At Cast, Doncaster! Multi-award-winning sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun shares intimate duet with tabla player Gurdain Rayatt in masterful improvisations rooted in thousands of years of Indian tradition.
More info: musicintheround.co.uk/events/jasde...
#ThisIsChamberMusic #Sitar #Doncaster
More info: musicintheround.co.uk/events/jasde...
#ThisIsChamberMusic #Sitar #Doncaster
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A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours. Recent hardbacks include Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour' (you'll also receive a free 'Inventory' pamphlet). Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours. Recent hardbacks include Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour' (you'll also receive a free 'Inventory' pamphlet). Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
A handful of tickets have just become available for tonight's event with Alison Steadman in conversation with Elizabeth Newman - Sat 1 Nov at 7.30pm at the Crucible Theatre
Tickets here and can be booked until 5.45pm today offtheshelf.org.uk/events/out-o...
Tickets here and can be booked until 5.45pm today offtheshelf.org.uk/events/out-o...
Elizabeth Newman is a multi award-winning theatre director and Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A handful of tickets have just become available for tonight's event with Alison Steadman in conversation with Elizabeth Newman - Sat 1 Nov at 7.30pm at the Crucible Theatre
Tickets here and can be booked until 5.45pm today offtheshelf.org.uk/events/out-o...
Tickets here and can be booked until 5.45pm today offtheshelf.org.uk/events/out-o...
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TOMORROW: Crucible Playhouse @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social at 7pm! Considered one of the 20th century’s greatest works, Messiaen’s QUARTET FOR THE END OF TIME w/ Ensemble 360.
(Plus Roundtable at 4pm!)
Click here for tickets and more info: musicintheround.co.uk/whats-on/ #ThisIsChamberMusic
(Plus Roundtable at 4pm!)
Click here for tickets and more info: musicintheround.co.uk/whats-on/ #ThisIsChamberMusic
October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
TOMORROW: Crucible Playhouse @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social at 7pm! Considered one of the 20th century’s greatest works, Messiaen’s QUARTET FOR THE END OF TIME w/ Ensemble 360.
(Plus Roundtable at 4pm!)
Click here for tickets and more info: musicintheround.co.uk/whats-on/ #ThisIsChamberMusic
(Plus Roundtable at 4pm!)
Click here for tickets and more info: musicintheround.co.uk/whats-on/ #ThisIsChamberMusic
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Cities are at the heart of political and humanitarian change.
In this #WorldCitiesDay episode of Urban Radar, we discuss the Green Party’s rise and what Gaza’s history reveals about rebuilding after conflict.
Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/green...
In this #WorldCitiesDay episode of Urban Radar, we discuss the Green Party’s rise and what Gaza’s history reveals about rebuilding after conflict.
Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/green...
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Cities are at the heart of political and humanitarian change.
In this #WorldCitiesDay episode of Urban Radar, we discuss the Green Party’s rise and what Gaza’s history reveals about rebuilding after conflict.
Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/green...
In this #WorldCitiesDay episode of Urban Radar, we discuss the Green Party’s rise and what Gaza’s history reveals about rebuilding after conflict.
Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/green...
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What makes a workplace compassionate?
At the Wall of Compassion, you can share your ideas and add your ‘brick’ to a growing display of kindness.
Meet our researchers and explore how empathy can reshape the way we work.
Free entry.
📍 Millennium Gallery, S1 2PP
📅 31 Oct - 2 Nov | 12pm to 4pm
At the Wall of Compassion, you can share your ideas and add your ‘brick’ to a growing display of kindness.
Meet our researchers and explore how empathy can reshape the way we work.
Free entry.
📍 Millennium Gallery, S1 2PP
📅 31 Oct - 2 Nov | 12pm to 4pm
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What makes a workplace compassionate?
At the Wall of Compassion, you can share your ideas and add your ‘brick’ to a growing display of kindness.
Meet our researchers and explore how empathy can reshape the way we work.
Free entry.
📍 Millennium Gallery, S1 2PP
📅 31 Oct - 2 Nov | 12pm to 4pm
At the Wall of Compassion, you can share your ideas and add your ‘brick’ to a growing display of kindness.
Meet our researchers and explore how empathy can reshape the way we work.
Free entry.
📍 Millennium Gallery, S1 2PP
📅 31 Oct - 2 Nov | 12pm to 4pm
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Why are more people around the world reading Japanese women’s fiction than ever before?
Dr Nozomi Lynette Uematsu explores the rise of translated Japanese literature with translators and publishers leading the movement.
Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/empow...
@otsfestival.bsky.social
Dr Nozomi Lynette Uematsu explores the rise of translated Japanese literature with translators and publishers leading the movement.
Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/empow...
@otsfestival.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Why are more people around the world reading Japanese women’s fiction than ever before?
Dr Nozomi Lynette Uematsu explores the rise of translated Japanese literature with translators and publishers leading the movement.
Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/empow...
@otsfestival.bsky.social
Dr Nozomi Lynette Uematsu explores the rise of translated Japanese literature with translators and publishers leading the movement.
Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/empow...
@otsfestival.bsky.social
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Many thanks to @otsfestival.bsky.social for inviting me to discuss Why Plato Matters Now with my good friend & former colleague Josh Forstenzer. Full house and, as ever in Sheffield, a highly engaged audience asking excellent questions. Really enjoyable evening @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Many thanks to @otsfestival.bsky.social for inviting me to discuss Why Plato Matters Now with my good friend & former colleague Josh Forstenzer. Full house and, as ever in Sheffield, a highly engaged audience asking excellent questions. Really enjoyable evening @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
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Very much looking forward to discussing my new book Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) with Josh Forstenzer @otsfestival.bsky.social this Wednesday 22nd October: bit.ly/3KAq2dd
Dr Joshua Forstenzer is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy. He teaches in the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities at the University of Sheffield
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October 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Very much looking forward to discussing my new book Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) with Josh Forstenzer @otsfestival.bsky.social this Wednesday 22nd October: bit.ly/3KAq2dd
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Thanks to everyone who came along to our @otsfestival.bsky.social gig last night, where David Clarke found out a little more about Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook’s excellent new book, Folklore: a journey through the past and present. If you didn’t make it, you can get a copy in your local bookshop!
October 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Thanks to everyone who came along to our @otsfestival.bsky.social gig last night, where David Clarke found out a little more about Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook’s excellent new book, Folklore: a journey through the past and present. If you didn’t make it, you can get a copy in your local bookshop!
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On this day, 16 October 1847, Jane Eyre was first published by Smith, Elder & Co. its author concealed under the name “Currer Bell.” The novel’s success was immediate. Charlotte Brontë published four novels and along with her sisters Emily and Anne, published a joint volume of poetry under the
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
On this day, 16 October 1847, Jane Eyre was first published by Smith, Elder & Co. its author concealed under the name “Currer Bell.” The novel’s success was immediate. Charlotte Brontë published four novels and along with her sisters Emily and Anne, published a joint volume of poetry under the
Join @rachelcdailey.bsky.social in conversation with @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social to explore 100 years of disability activism in the UK.
Blending investigative journalism, social history & a call to action, this powerful talk shows how disabled people have fought and won.
With BSL interpretation.
Blending investigative journalism, social history & a call to action, this powerful talk shows how disabled people have fought and won.
With BSL interpretation.
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Join @rachelcdailey.bsky.social in conversation with @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social to explore 100 years of disability activism in the UK.
Blending investigative journalism, social history & a call to action, this powerful talk shows how disabled people have fought and won.
With BSL interpretation.
Blending investigative journalism, social history & a call to action, this powerful talk shows how disabled people have fought and won.
With BSL interpretation.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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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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
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
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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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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
Tickets & info here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/ #booksky
October 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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
Tickets & info here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/ #booksky
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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
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
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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
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