Free school meals, Sheffield moves into Tier 3, Winter events update and more

Sheffield City Council sent this bulletin at 24-10-2020 07:05 AM BST

Free school meals this half term

School classroom

We have pledged to support thousands of children and young people with free school meals during the half-term week. This is in line with the proposal that was put forward in parliament this week but rejected by the government.

Pictures paint a thousand words

Café at the Olympia roller skating rink, Bramall Lane, c.1912.

With Sheffield City Archives open again for ‘order and view’, library users are now able to access photos from through the ages as well as maps, letters and historical documents. It gives an all-important glimpse into the lives of our Sheffield ancestors.

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Rugby League World Cup public ballot now open

Rugby League World Cup 2021 Ballot

With one year to go until the Rugby League World Cup 2021 comes to Sheffield, the public ticket ballot is now open until 16 November 2020. Enter now to be in with a chance of getting your hands on tickets to the biggest Rugby League World Cup yet.

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Sheffield moves to Tier 3 'Very High' in fight against COVID

From today (Saturday 24 October) Sheffield, along with Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham move from Tier 2 into Tier 3, the ‘Very High’ alert category. Find out more about the new restrictions and what this means for Sheffield.

Self-isolation financial support

If you are on a low income and will lose income because you are self-isolating you can apply for a payment of £500. To claim, you must be employed or self-employed and unable to work from home.

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What to do if you have signs or symptoms

If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), you must self-isolate and get a test as soon as possible.

There are now 5 testing centres in Sheffield at the following locations:

Local Testing Site at Sharrow
Local Testing Site at Darnall
Regional Testing Site at Meadowhall
The Mobile Testing Unit based at Olympic Legacy Park has relocated to Milton Street Car Park in Broomhall.
Local Testing Site at Burngreave

You should only book a test if you have symptoms of Covid-19. Tests must be pre-booked and can only be booked via the national NHS portal online nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. Stay at home and continue to self-isolate until you get your test results - only leave home to have a test.

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Ponds Forge and Heeley Pool and Gym reopen to the public

Ponds Forge

From Monday 26 October, Ponds Forge and Heeley Pool and Gym will re-open to the public, with new Tier 3 restrictions in place. Across the city many of our public sports and leisure facilities are ready to welcome you with Covid secure measures in place.

Find out more

Autumn and winter events update

Ferris wheel at Christmas, Sheffield City Centre

To help protect people from coronavirus and reduce the spread of infection, Sheffield's autumn and winter large-scale public events, such as Out of This World and the Christmas Light Switch-on will not go ahead this year.

Event information

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Travel South Yorkshire have updated their guidance on using public transport in line with South Yorkshire moving into Tier 3 'Very High' alert category. You can find out the latest travel information here.

The Sheffield Project: Photographs of a Changing City

Tim Smith. Untitled, 1985 © the artist

Weston Park Museum, Friday 23 October 2020 - Monday 3 May 2021

This new photography exhibition reflects on pivotal moment in Sheffield's history. Entry to the exhibition is free, but pre-booked visits are advised to avoid disappointment.

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The Art of Disruption – Magid Magid in Conversation

Magid Magid

Octagon Centre - Watch Online, Saturday 24 October, 7.30pm

Watch Magid Magid talk to Sile Sibanda, a presenter on BBC Radio Sheffield, about hope, doing better, being courageous, and how it’s possible to think differently about power and life.

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Creepy Kelham - Halloween Family Fun

Creepy Kelham

Kelham Island Museum, Saturday 31 October, 5-7pm

Explore Kelham Island Museum after hours, with a few spooky surprises and a fancy dress trick or treat trail! Every child will get a free goody bag and Halloween treat from Island Cafe. Limited tickets available, groups must be from the same household or support bubble.

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