Off the Shelf Festival of Writing and Reading
11 October 2008 to 01 November 2008
The Off the Shelf Literature Festival features readings by well known authors, workshops, storytelling, competitions, family events, and literary walks with a programme to suit all tastes.
Off the Shelf: Open Meeting with Sheffield Writers' Club
13 October 2008 - 6:00pm
The Sheffield Writers' club is 51, so come along and help them celebrate. Share your work whether fact or fiction, poetry or prose and get advice on how to get published.
Off the Shelf: The Fallen with Dave Simpson
14 October 2008 - 7:00pm
Dave Simpson talk about his new book "The Fallen" in which he looks at the 30 year history of the band The Fall, its leader Mark E. Smith and the other 50 people who have been members of the band.
Off the Shelf: Persephone Books with Nicola Beauman
14 October 2008 - 7:30pm
Founder Nicola Beauman will be talking about the origins of Persephone Books (who offer mainly neglected fiction and non-fiction by women for women) and how the books are chosen.
Off the Shelf: John Pilger in Conversation with Paul Allen
14 October 2008 - 7:30pm
University of Sheffield Union of Students
John Pilger, world-renowned journalist, author and documentary film maker talks to Paul Allen about his life and his work.
This two-week festival celebrates all that is good in UK and international comedy.
Britain's biggest Halloween party is back in the city centre for its eighth year. Dress up in your spookiest costume and come along to join in the fiendish fun.
2008 PartyPoker.com Premier League ...
30 October 2008
Now entering its 23rd season, the Premier League Snooker is the world’s only major snooker tournament played to a league format.
Yorkshire's biggest bonfire night event with Real Radio music stage, bonfire, giant funfair, fire spinners, food stalls and a massive fireworks display set to music.
