Sheffield is famous for climbing, so why not get involved in a four-week course, with instructors on hand to help you every step of the way?

We will be holding these sessions at the Foundry Climbing Centre, which is a top class training facility and a fun and friendly environment for people new to the sport of climbing.

These sessions are free of charge, and the first will be on Thursday 7 July at 5.30-8pm, then repeated at the following times and dates: 3.30pm on 10 July, 6.30pm on 21 July and 3.30pm on 30 July.

Book your place in advance at the Hallam Active reception.

A community festival which celebrates the talents and diversity of the area, including sport activities and performances from talented local people.

The Sharrow Festival comprises of the Festival Day in the Park – a full day of activity in Mount Pleasant Park held on the first Saturday in July – and the Festival Fringe, which is a host of community activities in Sharrow in the weeks either side of the Day in the Park.

The festival is a flagship event in Sharrow which celebrates the culture and diversity of the area, providing opportunites for thousands of local people to experience a wonderful day in Mount Pleasant Park.

Admission to the festival is free of charge and is open from 12-8pm.

More information can be found on the festival’s website.

Refugee Week takes place every year across the world in the week around World Refugee Day on the 20 June. In the UK, Refugee Week is a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities.

To celebrate, Sheffield will have a variety of events and performances across the city – a majority of which are free or pay what you decide – from artists who have refugee background and links.

There is the Migration Matters Festival which is being held at Theatre Delicatessen on the Moor, which will feature established companies, emerging artists, community arts groups and charitable organisations. There are also live performances and exhibitions from artsONtheRUN, featuring six local artists from migrant backgrounds – click here to find out more.

More events can be found on the Refugee Week website.

Join us for a trip to Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, the biggest football club in the world.

Imagine yourself as Jose Mourinho in the dugout, visit the trophy room and sit by the peg of your favourite player in the dressing room.

After the tour, we will head to Manchester city centre with its wide range of shops and leisure attractions.

The cost of the trip will be £20, and tickets can be bought online at store.shu.ac.uk or from Student Services, Level 5 Owen Building, City Campus.