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Portland Works

@PortlandWorks

Community owned industrial heritage building dating from 1879. Workshops for modern and traditional craftspeople. Unique event space for hire. Sheffield UK

 Sheffield, England
portlandworks.co.uk
Joined February 2011
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Latest post: wildlife photos by Linda Jackson for @PortlandWorks + 🚴🌳🦉🏙️🚶🗞️for #Sheffield @theoutdoorcity - tinyurl.com/BBOBM2Jun24
Photo of mice on teasels by Linda Jackson

ALT Photo of mice on teasels by Linda Jackson

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Chris Corker@ChrisCorker16 Oct 2023
Going to be on @BBCFreeThinking @BBCRadio3 tomorrow (17 October) at 10pm talking about silver and assay offices. Full details here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001r89…
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‘Victorian Plant Hunters and Alien Invaders’: join historian Anne, the Bustle Lady, for a talk on the Victorians who introduced exotic plants to our gardens and the impacts this has had. 14/09, 7:30-9:30pm, £3-4 joinedupheritagesheffield.or…
A black and white photo of a lady in Victorian fashion, Algerina Peckover, walking through a conservatory filled with plants at Sibald’s Holme. The floor is tiled and the plants include palms, small trees and floral bushes. Credit: National Trust / Sue James

ALT A black and white photo of a lady in Victorian fashion, Algerina Peckover, walking through a conservatory filled with plants at Sibald’s Holme. The floor is tiled and the plants include palms, small trees and floral bushes. Credit: National Trust / Sue James

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Just some of the wonderful artwork from Mary Sewell and others at the amazing @PortlandWorks Have you been yet? – at Sheffield, England
Image from Andy Kershaw Media 🎙️ (@andyksheffield)
Image from Andy Kershaw Media 🎙️ (@andyksheffield)
Image from Andy Kershaw Media 🎙️ (@andyksheffield)
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Gill Hughes@Adelai0529 Jul 2023
WHAT a treat to be up on the roof @PortlandWorks today in this beautiful #Sheffield sunshine
Image from Gill Hughes (@Adelai05)
Image from Gill Hughes (@Adelai05)
Portland Works (@PortlandWorks) profile picturePortland Works@PortlandWorks29 Jul 2023
Portland Works Open Day today - come and have a look around!
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A great open day today at the historic @PortlandWorks with more than 150 visitors so far and dozens of volunteers here. A really splendid event to celebrate 10 years since the landmark community buy out of the works. There even cake ! @yorkshirepost @heritageopenday – at Sheffield, England
Image from Andy Kershaw Media 🎙️ (@andyksheffield)
Image from Andy Kershaw Media 🎙️ (@andyksheffield)
Image from Andy Kershaw Media 🎙️ (@andyksheffield)
Image from Andy Kershaw Media 🎙️ (@andyksheffield)
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Great to see the fantastic @PortlandWorks featured in todays @yorkshirepost thanks to @ReporterRuby Come and see us on Saturday 29th July 10-4 it’s our Open Day @heritageopenday yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage… – at Sheffield, England
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Roots HR CIC@RootsHR27 Jun 2023
‼️ VACANCY ‼️ Building Projects Manager #Sheffield Oversee the planning & #management of the #conservation @PortlandWorks Grade II* listed building. ⭐ Interested? Apply 👇 tinyurl.com/3srrrb6a #Sheffieldjobs #SouthYorkshireJobs #charityjobs #projectmanager #charitytuesday
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Excited to announce that our open mic tonight will feature the enchanting poems of a group of women with roots in Nigeria, Jamaica, Somalia, Zimbabwe and Iran. Bring it on ladies 😻💜💖
Image from Nine Lives Poetry (@NineLivesPoetry)
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To all our Muslim brothers and sisters – at North East, England
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Sam Walby@NowThenSam23 Feb 2023
I really enjoyed writing this one about the Good Ship @PortlandWorks, a shining example of community ownership in action. Such a pleasure to have been part of that journey. Great to talk to those involved, including tenants @locksleystill and @shhmakers nowthenmagazine.com/articles…
“It’s magic, it really is”: Portland Works celebrates ten years of community ownership

“It’s magic, it really is”: Portland Works celebrates ten years of community ownership

Saved from redevelopment by the community, the unique and historic Sheffield complex continues to thrive as a hub of activity for all kinds of makers and doers.

nowthenmagazine.com
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And thanks to @NowThenSam and the @yorkshirepost – at Sheffield, England
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Congratulations to everyone involved in one of the UK’s biggest ever community buy-outs It’s 10 years tomorrow since the historic @PortlandWorks in Sheffield was saved from being turned into flats. It’s now a place for creatives, artists & manufacturers friendsofportlandworks.org/n… – at Sheffield, England
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Work with us! 3 days left to apply for the Building Projects Manager role - leading on the conservation and improvement of our fascinating works building. totaljobs.com/job/building-m…
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Jon Orlek@O_P_E_R_A8 Apr 2022
Replying to @DrRachelSara @veredes @BCU_BSoAD @PortlandWorks
Yes! From here: issuu.com/adrian.judt/docs/l… – at Sheffield, England
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Job opportunity! @ignite_sheff is seeking a part-time (25hrs/week) Project Co-ordinator (maternity cover) to join their team and to contribute towards enabling communities in #Sheffield to be creative. Details 👉 igniteimaginations.org.uk/jo… Deadline 👉 24.8.21
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HHB@HHBuildings26 Jul 2021
Robin Hughes goes musical with his interpretation of the history of Cambridge Street, this Wednesday evening, streaming or in person. All proceeds to @PortlandWorks More info: m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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Harland Works@HarlandWorks27 Jul 2021
Our lovely neighbours @PortlandWorks are hosting one of their #Sheffield #HeritageLecture events tomorrow eve - in person and online! #VisitSheffield buff.ly/3i16PR7
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Spot the Crazy Gary's Mobile Disco posters around #Sheffield this week! Bonus points if you recognise this lovely green front door 👇 – at Sheffield, England
Image from The Makerspace @ Portland Works (@OnlyLuckyDogs)
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