While this empty calendar has come about for completely understandable public health reasons, the Government’s roadmap to ending lockdown restrictions has finally offered a glimmer of hope that a significant return to normality may be on the cards this summer, if the vaccine rollout continues to succeed and there are no unforeseen setbacks.
Importantly, most social contact rules could be eased outdoors from May 17, according to the official plan, while ‘all legal limits on social contact’ could be removed from June 21.
This bodes well for events in Sheffield and the Peak District that have their dates in the warmer months. Here are 10 of the best to look forward to.
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9. Y Not Festival
The Y Not Festival is expected to take place at Pikehall in the Derbyshire Dales from July 30 to August 1. "We can't wait to put on the best weekend you've ever experienced," organisers said on Facebook after the roadmap was announced. "Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting news soon." Photo: Jason Chadwick
10. Sharrow Vale Market
This very popular street market in Sheffield - normally held three times a year with around 100 stalls along Sharrow Vale Road - is next lined up for July 18. "We had hoped to be able to hold a market in April but in the light of the dates scheduled for relaxation of Covid regulations it was felt that it was a little early to go ahead as we would be unlikely to get the necessary permissions in place in time," organisers have said. Photo: Steve Ellis