#FacilitateSheffield August Gathering 2026

If you're a facilitator and based in the Sheffield or South Yorkshire region, why not come along and meet other people who do what you do?
About this Event

Join us at this latest #FacilitateSheffield catch up!

We're a friendly and talented bunch, who live or work in or around Sheffield.

We meet every two months a community in Sheffield City Centre. It's a super simple format: one of us facilitates a short session to showcase our style and practice in a safe space. We do some announcements and share updates relevant to facilitation. And then we network - chat, catch up, drink coffee and enjoy each others' company.

Our purpose is to get to know eachother, share work and opportunities, learn from each other, collaborate and raise the profile of the many fantastic facilitators in our great city.

Whether you're an experienced facilitator or just getting started on your facilitation journey, this network is for you!

It's free to attend, but please only book a ticket if you're sure you want to come along - places are limited and we always sell out, so last-minute drop outs are a real shame.

This session, our facilitator is Valerie Monti Holland. Valerie will be taking us through an introduction to Sociometry.

Every group has a hidden architecture - patterns of connection, trust, and distance that shape how people actually work together, whether anyone names them or not. Sociometry, developed by Jacob L. Moreno, offers simple, powerful techniques to make these patterns visible. In this session, we'll explore how sociometric tools can help any group or team see itself more clearly - and use that insight to build stronger, more honest ways of working together.

Who’s This For?

This meetup is perfect for anyone who:

• Is keen to learn simple but powerful facilitation techniques.
• Is looking for fresh ways to tackle challenges.
• Enjoys connecting with others and sharing ideas in a supportive space.

About us:

We’re Helen, Angel and Hannah, the co-leads of #FacilitateSheffield, and we’re passionate about creating spaces where people can connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re new to facilitation, curious or a seasoned pro, we’d love to have you join us!

About this month's facilitator:
Valerie Monti Holland is a facilitator, coach and Sociodrama Trainer with the British Psychodrama Association, with over 25 years of experience working with groups and organisations across the UK, US, Europe and Asia. She uses action methods and experiential techniques to help teams and individuals see what's really happening beneath the surface - and to build the trust and communication that real collaboration depends on.