Dine Sheffield is now in progress, with diners across the city centre eating out for just £5, £10 or £15.
Now in its third sitting, Dine Sheffield is a signature event of Alive After Five, the BID’s strategy to transform the early evening economy by promoting the fantastic food and drink, shopping and leisure available in the city centre from 5pm.
The BID has teamed up with more than 30 eateries and travel partners including TravelMaster and Q-Park to make Dine Sheffield happen. Those enjoying Dine Sheffield can enjoy cheaper food, parking and with both cinemas and theatres on the list of available offers, can really make a night of it in #SheffAfter5.
Dine Sheffield ends on 1 November, there is still time to download a voucher and enjoy a meal out in Sheffield city centre.
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Invitation to attend first in a series of meetings tackling the issue of spice
In response to recent concerns regarding anti-social behaviour and the use of spice in the city centre, Sheffield City Council, South Yorkshire Police and Sheffield BID would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss these concerns with partners and the local business community.
This is an opportunity for you share your concerns and issues with members of partnership agencies who are working to address anti-social behaviour in the city.
This is being hosted on Thursday the 8th of November between 10am – 12pm at and will be the first of a series of meetings.
To book your place, please email Anabela.Araujo@sheffield.gov.uk and we will let you know by 31 October if your place has been reserved. This is only because numbers are limited to 25 and it may prove very popular – only one representative per business can apply to attend this first meeting. If you are not successful on this occasion, we will let you know about future meetings and we look forward to meeting with you then.
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The BID releases guide to the Devonshire Quarter
Devonshire Quarter: The Heart of Independent Sheffield is a 32-page booklet which promotes the people and places that make the Devonshire Quarter renowned for its eclectic mix of businesses.
15,000 copies have been distributed across the city and beyond, to encourage people to visit the Devonshire Quarter and discover its delights for themselves.
Diane Jarvis, Sheffield BID Manager, said: “Devonshire Quarter: The Heart of Independent Sheffield is the latest in a series of publications produced by Sheffield BID to promote the city centre as a dynamic, diverse and vibrant place to live, work and do business.
“Our latest guide focuses on the hard-working people and popular businesses that make the Devonshire Quarter one of the most popular areas of the city for retail, hospitality and entertainment. Sheffield has a unique offer of smaller, independent businesses and for decades the Devonshire Quarter has helped them grow and thrive. We hope to see those businesses continue to thrive, and new ones to start, in the heart of independent Sheffield.”
Devonshire Quarter: The Heart of Independent Sheffield is being distributed to outlets across Sheffield City Region and is available to pick up at Unit 1, Surrey Street (next to the Winter Garden), alongside the BID’s other promotional materials showcasing the city centre.
Read more about Devonshire Quarter: The Heart of Independent Sheffield.
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£96,000 raised by Bangers and Cash for Roundabout
Car bonnet artworks from the Bangers and Cash art roadshow banger rally were auctioned at the Mercure Hotel in Sheffield on Saturday 20 October, bringing the project’s fundraising total to £96,000.
Almost £28,000 was raised during the event for Sheffield youth homeless charity Roundabout via the auction, ticket sales, donations and from fundraising on the night which was added to the total already raised by teams participating in the event.
More than 180 people attended the event at the Mercure Hotel in Sheffield city centre, which was sponsored by Sheffield BID and hosted by BBC Radio Sheffield presenter and Roundabout patron Paulette Edwards.
Suzy Brain England OBE, Chair of Sheffield BID’s board, said: “Sheffield BID is pleased to support the Bangers and Cash auction and celebrate the hard work of the artists, rally teams and Roundabout staff.
“The BID fully supports the great work Roundabout does with young people in Sheffield city centre. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of the money raised in helping to reduce the number of young people sleeping rough on our city centre streets. With extra workers on the street helping young rough sleepers, we can also help create a brighter future for the city’s most vulnerable.”
Teams of local businesses participating in the rally left Sheffield on Friday 21 September in cars decorated by local artists, visiting Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Switzerland and Italy, before driving over the finish line in Monte Carlo’s famous Casino Square on Monday 24, where Roundabout staff waved them in with a chequered flag.
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Treat your staff to the gift of choice this Christmas with the Sheffield Gift Card
The Sheffield Gift Card is the ideal corporate gift for your employees this Christmas.
The Sheffield Gift Card works just like a debit card and is redeemable at more than 80 venues in the city centre. From restaurants and bars, to theatres and cinemas, to shops and salons, the Sheffield Gift Card is the perfect gift for all employees – whatever their taste!
When you gift staff the Sheffield Gift Card, money is kept within Sheffield’s economy and goes towards supporting other local businesses. Each card can be loaded with between £5 and £200, with those bought as Christmas gifts featuring a festive design by Sheffield artist Matt Cockayne (Goo Design).
Order your staff the Sheffield Gift Card today, and give the gift of choice this Christmas. Email corporate@sheffieldgiftcard.co.uk to make an enquiry.
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Get involved in the BID’s magical Christmas
As we reach the festive season, the BID is planning lots of Christmas magic for Sheffield city centre. Whilst we can’t reveal our plans just yet, we can tell you that we are planning two festive experiences for all the family this Christmas.
We hope to bring lots of little ones and their parents into the city centre, and hope that our levy payers will help us increase dwell time and spend in the city centre by offering deals and special offers to visitors.
During the Sheffield Bricktropolis, a number of restaurants let kids eat free, or enjoy a free dessert. If you’d be interested in running something similar to capitalise on the extra families visiting the city during the festive season, please contact molly.mcgreevy@sheffieldbid.com.
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Q-Park launches new retailer rewards scheme
Q-Park, which has five car parks in the city centre, is introducing a new loyalty scheme to help visitors pay for their parking by spending in shops, bars and restaurants in Sheffield.
The Q-Park Rewards Retailer Scheme is a new card-linked app which helps customers earn credit by spending with Q-Park’s retail partners. Credit can be redeemed against parking costs. The aim of the scheme is to increase spend with retailers, and help customers make a saving on their till.
Q-Park is currently recruiting retailers to the app.
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Free Digital Skills course for business owners
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A one-of-a-kind digital initiative has been launched to boost the economy and help create a more skilled workforce across South Yorkshire.
Digital Skills England is offering businesses across Yorkshire, covering Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham, the chance to send their staff on a fully funded online digital marketing course.
The Digital Skills England programme aims to improve the skills needed to increase the competitiveness of SMEs and give the best opportunity to grow the economy and create more and better jobs.
Course content includes units on social media and how to maximise a company’s profile on social networking sites, writing digital promotional content that gets across the correct message to new and old customers and how to use Search Engine Optimisation effectively to get your website found quicker by new customers on Google searches.
Learners can learn anytime and anywhere - without the need to go to college – and gain a qualification whilst the business benefits too as there are staff are better trained to make a difference online.
Places and funding are limited and for more information visit www.digitalskillsengland.co.uk or email stacey@digitalskillsengland.co.uk.
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Coming up
Santa's Post Office - Barker's Pool - 17 November - 24 December
Christmas Markets - Fargate, Peace Gardens - 15 November - 24 December
Sleigh Bar - Fargate - 15 November - 24 December
Santa's Grotto -15 November - 24 December
Christmas Lights Switch On - Peace Gardens - 18 November
Thor's Tipi Bar - Peace Gardens - 22 November - 31 December
Sheffield Christmas Trail - 24 November - 24 December
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Sheffield BID's levy payer services
There are a number of free services available to our levy payers.
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BID Buddies
Our team of BID Buddies have distinctive bowler hats to help them stand out on the streets. They act as a street concierge, providing welcome, wayfinding and reassurance to visitors. Email bidbuddies@sheffieldbid.com.
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Clean Team
BID Levy Payers can report graffiti at any time to the BID and our Clean Team will be on hand to respond to enquiries. Email cleanteam@sheffieldbid.com to report.
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BID Street Rangers
The BID’s Street Rangers undertake an early morning cleaning service for Levy Payers affected by the waste and mess left by rough sleepers and late night revellers. Email streetrangers@sheffieldbid.com.
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BID Police Sergeant
As part of our Safer theme, Sheffield BID collaborates with South Yorkshire Police to deliver a new safety partnership which includes a dedicated police resource for the BID area. BID Levy Payers can raise concerns directly with Sergeant Matthew Burdett by emailing police@sheffieldbid.com.
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Solomon Dashboard
The Solomon dashboard features vital information about the BID and Sheffield city centre, exclusive offers and deals available only to levy payers and other features to help aid your business, Solomon is your new go-to platform for communicating with Sheffield BID. Email enquiries@sheffieldbid.com if you would like a login.
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