Sheffield Swap Shop*

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Comment by Ian Ibbotson on February 21, 2010 at 15:08

If you're already here then I guess this doesn't apply, but just for completeness sake, there's an FB group for swapshoppers who don't want to ning:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=321506137725

Comment by helenmilner on February 21, 2010 at 15:02

We're having a meeting on 1 March 6.30 - 8.30 to discuss progress (or not) on the Sheffield SwapShop. All welcome to come along and help to make plans for our next steps.

If you're on our email mailing list you will have received an email from Ian Ibbotson. If you haven't then let me or Ian know (Ian's a member of this group too).

Hope to see you on 1 March.

Comment by helenmilner on November 18, 2009 at 18:58

Hi All

Just to let you know and I and many of the people in the Swapshop group are still really interested in making this happen in Sheffield. I'll get in touch soon with some ideas of what to do next.

In the meanwhile, if any of you are artists and are interested in potential grant funding for art activity in our empty shop (when we get one), there is some Arts Council funding available. You can download information here

I'll be in touch again soon.

Comment by Simon Bower on October 21, 2009 at 16:25

Helen,

Have you though about taking some/all of the shop units on Cambridge Street in Sheffield. The council have earmarked a number of them for reoccupation and I would love to see your project revitalising this part of Sheffield. I understand that the council have taken a head ease on the units from Hammersons and HCA and that for the right tenant (ie third sector) they would be available at a peppercorn rent. Of course there would be the thorny issue of rates!

As my business is one of the few left in that area, I would be happy to support you in this project.

If you would like further info, then give me a call/email and I will give you the names of the appropriate contacts.

Comment by Empty Quarter on October 7, 2009 at 18:02

We are a group of University of Sheffield Masters of Architecture students and are currently involved in a project to fill empty shops in Sheffield, in particular in the proposed Sevenstones area and also down The Moor. The Swap Shop seems a great idea. Have a look at our blog http://sheffieldemptyquarter.blogspot.com/ and please get in touch by emailing us.

Comment by helenmilner on September 9, 2009 at 21:20

Thanks Paul and Thanks Julia. These are useful contacts. Helen

Comment by Paul Webster on September 7, 2009 at 12:38

In addition to the City of Sanctuary are you also in touch with The Cathederal Archer Project - another community initiative.
Also the community development workers up at Voluntary Action Sheffield would be worth keeping involved.
Paul

Comment by Julia Shalet on September 7, 2009 at 11:50

Get in touch with David Flood at Rateablevalue.co.uk and mention my name. He has spaces available for 6 weeks at a time.
Happy to talk more if you want to call me - you have my number in your email.
Julia

Comment by helenmilner on September 6, 2009 at 18:36

No John, I didn't - these are brilliant.

Everyone - see John's photos of Sunwin House in his comment below.

Comment by John Popham on September 6, 2009 at 17:05

Hi Helen,

Did you see the photos I took at Sunwin House?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnpopham/sets/72157622026800218/

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