We’re marking Black History Month 2021 with a screening of two films focusing on African women & exploring climate change, feminism and imperialism. Join us here at Vestry Hall on Cemetery Road for these, refreshments & an informal post-screening discussion on Sunday 24 Oct 5.00-8.00pm. FREE! Booking here
We’re running fun and sociable womens’ #SomaliDance sessions on Sundays 5.30-7.30pm! Free! Details below. Asha, our dance teacher and Khadija our Women’s Group Coordinator are ready to welcome you! They’re also happy to chat about the rest of our Women’s Programme which shaping up nicely! Why not find out more?
As part of Heritage Open Days 2021, we’re welcoming everyone along to our Israac Open Day on Friday 17th September 2.00-4.00pm. There will be a chance to meet the team, watch screenings of the video short stories filmed in our Summer Film School, the restaurant will be open and refreshments served, plus there will be… More Israac Open Day
All at Israac were delighted to welcome today a visit to share priorities and conversation. This was from Sheffield City Council Leader, Terry Fox, along with local Nether Edge and Sharrow Councillors, Alison Teal, Maroof Raouf and Peter Garbutt, together with other interested Sheffield City Council Officers. It was lovely to share our vision, challenges,… More Sheffield City Councillors Visit to Israac
The Women’s Group has been busy planting up flowers and herbs at the front of Vestry Hall! An enjoyably sociable session on Tuesday 17th August ended with some beautiful greenery now to the left of the centre. Another planter is coming for the other side. We are particularly grateful to our neighbours Regather for generous… More Israac Centre is growing things!
Israac is running school holiday activities 4 days a week throughout August: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at various times including: Football, basketball and games at Umix Drama, trails and stories at the lovely green spaces in Sheffield General Cemetery Fun at the Pitsmoor Bike Track Download a detailed timetable here Book onto all Sheffield… More Israac Healthy Holiday Activities
Our Tuesday Women’s Group is working to bring greenery, scents and wildlife to our centre with the generous support of Regather and also our neighbours Waitrose who have kindly supported the project and with the help of Woodseats Allotment Society.
Israac participated in an excellent docuseries called Seldom Heard Communities. ‘Seldom Heard Communities‘ is a docuseries produced by Sheffield Community Contact Tracers, in collaboration with various underrepresented individuals from diverse backgrounds across Sheffield. The purpose of this project is to share the stories of those who have been underrepresented and left unheard. For decades, communities… More Seldom Heard Communities Docuseries
Diaspora Multimedia Hub short filmmaking opportunity supported by Sheffield Doc/Fest “Beyond Our Own Eyes” Would you like to make your own short film this summer and learn how to direct, film and edit? The Diaspora Multimedia Hub supports Sheffield’s diasporic communities to author, create and tell their own stories through the medium of film. The… More DMH Summer Film School
Join our fantastic, free Film Making Taster with the Diaspora Multimedia Hub, running Sat 10th July 4.00-7.00pm. Led by our inspirational Diaspora Multimedia Team with partners Sheffield Hallam University as part of the Migration Matters Festival. There will be a live streaming of 6 short films by previous students and an in person intro session… More Film making taster