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Concern over Grimesthorpe development

Residents have expressed concern over new housing plans for Grimesthorpe Road.

2008-05-09 01:38:06
Election Results - 2007

Local Election results for the Burngreave ward, 2007.

2008-05-06 19:58:53
letter from Mick Ibbotson

Mick Ibbotson wrote in response to David Blunkett's letter to the Star.

2008-05-05 20:08:00
Brahma Kumaris Courses

Meditation and Self Esteem Courses with the Brahma Kumaris.

2008-05-05 10:50:56
Election Results - May 2008

Local Election results for the Burngreave ward, May 2008.

2008-05-02 11:16:55
Warrior Square - A Sheffield Theatres Production

Following the great evenings we had at the Vestry Hall with the Crucible’s production of A Handful of Henna, we are really pleased to be able to welcome the Crucible back with their new production of Warrior Square.

2008-04-29 20:17:37
Is Vounteering : Community Development?

Community Development & Volunteering discussed as a wider concept within voluntary & Community development work. Definitions of Community, Volunteering and Development. Examining history/developments issues/problems and future debated with some possible conclusions.

2008-04-29 19:47:44
Job: Part-time Employment Supervisor at the Law Centre

The successful applicant will have an up to date knowledge of employment law, at least two years’ experience in giving employment advice including representation at tribunal and experience of supervision.

2008-04-28 20:41:03
Parents Matter!

Parents Matter! is a half day conference for parents living in Burngreave and aims to discuss how we can help our children to do their best at school.

2008-04-28 14:18:47
Local Elections 2008

The local elections are on Thursday 1st May 2008.

2008-04-26 21:02:15
Job: Youth Worker

Roshni Sheffield Asian Women’s Resource Centre is seeking to appoint a Youth Worker.

  • 4 Sessions per week – (16 hours)

  • £26.20-£35.34 per session

  • Closing date: 12th May 2008 (10am)

2008-04-25 20:30:44
Job: Centre Manager

Roshni Sheffield Asian Women’s Resource Centre is seeking to appoint a Centre Manager.

  • Salary: £24,500 – £28,500

  • 1 year maternity cover post – 37 hours

  • Closing date: 12th May 2008 (10am)

2008-04-25 20:18:00
Job: Project Manager

Sheffield Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Foundation (SSCATF) is looking for a Project Manager.

  • Salary: £25,000 pro rata

  • 30 hours per week

  • Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2008

2008-04-24 18:59:04
Family Fun Day at Byron Wood

Family Fun Day at Byron Wood

2008-04-24 09:51:53
St Catherine's expansion - public meeting

A public meeting will take place on Monday 28th April 2008 to discuss the expansion of St Catherine’s School and the issues surrounding it.

2008-04-22 13:23:36
Abbeyfield cricket arena opens

The new cricket facility at Abbeyfield Park opens with England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, and children from local primary schools.

2008-04-21 11:50:46
Copper Beech Studios

A collection of archive photographs, featuring many pictures of Burngreave, Grimesthorpe, Pitsmoor and Fir Vale, has been revamped and published on the internet by the son of the renown Sheffield photographer, Harry Ainscough.

2008-04-20 18:13:20
Aman Ali campaign

Aman Ali is a Burngreave resident who came to England from Afghanistan to escape the violence that took several members of his family. His claim for asylum has been refused, but he and local residents are campaigning for his fresh claim to be accepted.

2008-04-20 18:08:45
Beginners’ bowling sessions at Abbeyfield

Ever wanted to try out crown green bowling but weren’t quite sure where to start? Many local people have often walked past the bowling green at Abbeyfield Park and thought to themselves, “I wouldn’t mind having a go at that.”

2008-04-18 16:03:34
Burngreave Seminars

A series of seminars on radical education at home, at work, in the community and in other cultures, hosted by the Burngreave Ashram.

2008-04-16 15:37:59
Open source computer training for women

A series of IT workshops is being held for women at the Furnival

2008-04-15 20:27:52
Burngreave Bouncing Back speeches

Speakers at the Burngreave Bouncing Back march on 15th March 2008.

2008-04-15 19:34:25
Tea and Textiles

‘Tea and Textiles’ is a new group for anyone interested in developing new skills and working with art and craft.

2008-04-15 00:02:42
Three convicted after Younis Khan shooting

David and Ashley Cohen have been convicted for the murder of Younis Khan on 14th March 2007 as he innocently drove his taxi close to his home on Scott Rd.

2008-04-14 22:35:48
What’s happening at Sorby House?

Sorby House is meant to play a huge role in transforming the image of Burngreave as a place to live and work. However what it remains unclear what is been happening currently in Sorby House.

2008-04-11 17:50:25
NEW cafe in the Furnival

A new cafe is starting up at the Furnival on Verdon St, every Tuesday morning.

2008-04-10 22:25:16
What the children said

The children's views about their study support group at SADACCA.

2008-04-10 22:07:41
Friendly Knitting Group

The friendly Knitting group meets Monday 1pm to 2pm (except Bank Holidays) at the New Roots Cafe on Spital Hill. It is for all levels and is very relaxed. All Welcome.

2008-04-10 17:53:41
Public Meeting on Asylum Health

This event will be taking place at the showroom cinema.

2008-04-10 17:24:34
Public Speaking for Women

This is a 6 WEEK course and it will be held at The Fir Vale Enterprise Centre, Fir Vale School, Owler Lane, Sheffield S4 8GB

2008-04-10 17:18:59
Byron Wood Community Education Classes

Byron Wood Community Education Classes – April 2008.

2008-04-09 20:50:03
Interfaith Walk of Unity

A walk of Unity through Burngreave, Fir Vale and Firth Park.

2008-04-09 19:31:42
Digital Photography Course

A five week course on taking and improving digital photographs and making the most of your digital camera.

2008-04-09 00:15:04
Burngreave Celebrates & Remembers through Marches in March 2008

Burngreave Bouncing back March on 15th March 2008, remembering: Ibrahim Ilyas, Younis Khan and Jonathan Matondo.

2008-04-07 20:31:19
Questions for New Deal

In February, we reported on allegations about Burngreave New Deal and posed four questions relating to the openness and transparency of decision-making. We follow up the story here.

2008-04-07 14:07:31
Good News for the Messenger

The Tudor Trust has agreed to fund us with £90,000 over the next three years.

2008-04-07 14:05:59
Longley Sixth Form Equality Week

Events at Longley Park Sixth Form College’s Equality and Diversity Week (4th to 8th February 2008) ranged from cultural representation and finding out about sensory impairment to disability and sexuality awareness to gospel choir singing in the plaza.

2008-04-07 11:04:17
Campaign for Aman Ali

25 people met on 27th March to support Aman Ali as he began his campaign to remain in Britain.

2008-04-07 11:00:39
2708 Kurdish New Year

On the 21st March, the Kurdish Community Centre organised a Newroz (New Year) fesitval on Ellesmere Road.

2008-04-07 10:22:34
Fancy trying out bowling?

Crown green bowling is one of Britain’s oldest sports. It’s fun to play, easy to pick up but difficult to master, and offers a great source of gentle exercise.

2008-04-07 00:31:55
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