News: Man Of Steel set for charity appearance
Currently on show at this week's Global Manufacturing Festival in Rotherham, the iconic Man of Steel will do his bit for good causes when Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce holds its award-winning President's Charity Ball next month.
Last year, planning permission was granted conditionally for the 27.3m high art installation based on work by local sculptor Steve Mehdi, on a former land fill site in Rotherham. A two metre model has been created by local companies and organisations to raise awareness of the project.
The finished model will be present at the ball at the Magna Science Adventure Centre on Saturday May 11 and fits perfectly with the theme of "Yorkshire Pride" that will see the ball celebrate the region's mining and steel heritage, then travel into its future at the forefront of technological and manufacturing excellence.
Steve Mehdi, sculptor (pictured above, left!), said: "This wonderful occasion will be a celebration of "Yorkshire Pride", recognising the ambition and achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs across the region and the Man of Steel will add to this; honouring the steel and coal heritage of the City Region and embracing the new technology sector led by facilities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Rotherham.
"Holding the ball at Magna chimes well with the historic connections of this former steel producing facility and giant of the industry - Steel, Peech & Tozer. Magna captures this bygone atmosphere well and offers a glimpse of an age when Britain - and Rotherham - led the world in steel production. It now stands as a reminder of the past but at the centre of the next generation of entrepreneurs, surrounded by companies who are setting new standards others will follow, adding new meaning to the term Yorkshire Pride!"
Owen Gleadall, president of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, added: "It is fitting that the Man of Steel will join us at Magna for this year's ball as we mark the 100th anniversary of Harry Brearley's discovery of stainless steel with our "Yorkshire Pride" celebration. Guests will have a unique opportunity to see and be photographed with the model, in addition to enjoying a special Yorkshire-themed menu and superb entertainment provided by the Gillian Banks Theatre School. It will be a night not to be missed so book your places now!"
Funds raised on the evening will be donated to four charities – the Barnsley and Rotherham Street Pastor Groups, the Barnsley Churches Drop-In Project (BCDP) and Shiloh - a Christian charity helping Rotherham people living in poverty, transition, oppression and homelessness to rebuild their lives.
Man of Steel website
Rotherham Chamber website
Images: sheffieldicon.com
Last year, planning permission was granted conditionally for the 27.3m high art installation based on work by local sculptor Steve Mehdi, on a former land fill site in Rotherham. A two metre model has been created by local companies and organisations to raise awareness of the project.
The finished model will be present at the ball at the Magna Science Adventure Centre on Saturday May 11 and fits perfectly with the theme of "Yorkshire Pride" that will see the ball celebrate the region's mining and steel heritage, then travel into its future at the forefront of technological and manufacturing excellence.
Steve Mehdi, sculptor (pictured above, left!), said: "This wonderful occasion will be a celebration of "Yorkshire Pride", recognising the ambition and achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs across the region and the Man of Steel will add to this; honouring the steel and coal heritage of the City Region and embracing the new technology sector led by facilities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Rotherham.
"Holding the ball at Magna chimes well with the historic connections of this former steel producing facility and giant of the industry - Steel, Peech & Tozer. Magna captures this bygone atmosphere well and offers a glimpse of an age when Britain - and Rotherham - led the world in steel production. It now stands as a reminder of the past but at the centre of the next generation of entrepreneurs, surrounded by companies who are setting new standards others will follow, adding new meaning to the term Yorkshire Pride!"
Owen Gleadall, president of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, added: "It is fitting that the Man of Steel will join us at Magna for this year's ball as we mark the 100th anniversary of Harry Brearley's discovery of stainless steel with our "Yorkshire Pride" celebration. Guests will have a unique opportunity to see and be photographed with the model, in addition to enjoying a special Yorkshire-themed menu and superb entertainment provided by the Gillian Banks Theatre School. It will be a night not to be missed so book your places now!"
Funds raised on the evening will be donated to four charities – the Barnsley and Rotherham Street Pastor Groups, the Barnsley Churches Drop-In Project (BCDP) and Shiloh - a Christian charity helping Rotherham people living in poverty, transition, oppression and homelessness to rebuild their lives.
Man of Steel website
Rotherham Chamber website
Images: sheffieldicon.com
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