Arts & Culture
Latest Arts & Culture pages
- Burngreave Learning Festival
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Information about the ‘Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival’ in May 2008.
2008-05-11 13:55:59 - Workshops at the Festival
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A timetable of the taster sessions available during the festival.
2008-05-09 00:40:18 - Learning Festival - Main Stage
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Performances on the Main Stage at this year's ‘Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival’.
2008-05-08 22:08:22 - Warrior Square - A Sheffield Theatres Production
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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 - Family Fun Day at Byron Wood
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Family Fun Day at Byron Wood
2008-04-24 09:51:53 - Copper Beech Studios
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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 - Tea and Textiles
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‘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 - Byron Wood Community Education Classes
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Byron Wood Community Education Classes – April 2008.
2008-04-09 20:50:03 - Interfaith Walk of Unity
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A walk of Unity through Burngreave, Fir Vale and Firth Park.
2008-04-09 19:31:42 - Digital Photography Course
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A five week course on taking and improving digital photographs and making the most of your digital camera.
2008-04-09 00:15:04 - 2708 Kurdish New Year
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On the 21st March, the Kurdish Community Centre organised a Newroz (New Year) fesitval on Ellesmere Road.
2008-04-07 10:22:34 - Greenfingers pottery workshop
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A collection of photographs taken during a pottery workshop given by Natural England and Sue Mulroy for Greenfingers.
2008-04-05 23:16:21 - Young Advisors
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Six young residents have set up a new project which aims to make sure young people’s voices get heard.
2008-04-05 19:47:47 - Handful of Henna
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Sheffield Theatres treated Burngreave to free performances of a Handful of Henna in February, funded by New Deal. So many people came to the first event at the Vestry Hall, that a second performance was arranged. The project was part of a community tour which included performances at Pye Bank and Firs Hill schools.
2008-04-05 19:38:42 - Write Horizons
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Do you sometimes have lots of thoughts going round in your head that you can’t sort out? Do you wish you could say how you really feel?
2008-04-05 18:15:19 - Ten years of Abbeyfield Festival
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For ten years Green City Action (GCA) have organised Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.
2008-04-05 16:12:35 - Greenfingers grows again
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Early on the morning of 31st January, Greenfingers had their greenhouse blown up by vandals. A few weeks later, they are well on the way to recovery, thanks to the support of the community.
2008-04-04 21:35:08 - Fir Vale Fusion
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In four years from now, when the Olympic Games come to these shores, the dream is to have a Great Briton on the podium. To have world class athletes, there needs to be opportunities for young people, Fir Vale Fusion Athletics is providing that for Burngreave Youngsters.
2008-04-04 19:40:36 - International Women’s Day
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Arriving to find a buzzing atmosphere at the Vestry Hall on Friday 7th March, we did a round of the stalls (and buffet), and gained insight into the wealth of educational and social activities for women in the area.
2008-04-04 19:27:55 - Building on Success
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On the 20th March, the Women’s Construction Centre (WCC) celebrated the opening of its new learning centre at Buckenham Street.
2008-04-04 19:02:53 - Burngreave Celebrates Learning
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Free festival on Sunday 18 May 2008 at Verdon Street. Join in the fun and learn.
2008-04-04 17:38:48 - Milaad Un-Nabi Celebration gallery
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A Photo gallery of Milaad-Un-Nabi procession from Ghausia Mosque (Firvale) through Page-Hall. Selection of photos of this event.
2008-04-03 18:30:17 - Mosque celebrations of Milad-un-Nabi
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Over 1,000 people attended the Milaad-un-Nabi (birth of prophet Muhammad – Peace be upon him). These happen every year during the third islamic month of Rabbi-al-Awwal. As Christians celebrate Christmas to celebarate the birth of Christ (Jesus. Muslim celebrate Milaad-un-Nabi.
2008-04-03 17:37:24 - Handful of Henna photo gallery
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Additional photos, not shown in the printed edition, from the Handful of Henna performance at the Vestry Hall on 5th February 2008.
2008-03-30 22:49:13 - Derek Dooley Football Legend: Born & Bred In Burngreave 'United' Sheffield
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Tribute to Derek Dooley Burngreave born & bred Football legend who played football for Sheffield Wednesday & managed the team in 1970s before moving across the football divide to join Sheffield United in 1974. He had the rare distinction of being respected by both of Sheffield's Football clubs.
2008-03-28 21:45:01 - Fundraising book sale
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Friday 28th March 2008: A large range of second hand books, collectable magazines, rare and collectable vinyl records and a few cassette tapes for sale at New Roots Ashram cafe.
2008-03-26 14:13:57 - The Pitsmoor Zone
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Relaunched web gallery of digital art by local graphic artists.
2008-03-21 22:55:13 - Free circus skills workshop
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Swamp and Point Blank are holding a free circus and performance workshop on Saturday the 22nd at Point Blank Studio.
2008-03-20 14:42:15 - Exhibitions & Events.
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Photographs of past events since 2003.
2008-03-06 22:50:40 - International Women's Day event
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An event to celebrate International Women's Day will be held at the Vestry Hall on 7th March 2008.
2008-03-05 17:03:41 - Burngreave area within the Lower Don Valley: Past, Present & Future
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The Burngreave area part of Lower Don Valley (LDV) in context of past, present and future community development research. In terms of economic investment & partnerships (public & private), employment, unemployment, consumerism and welfare.
2008-03-03 03:27:46 - My Life has Turned full-circle (1) or is it history repeating or is it Legacy?
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Life experiences of local residents living, growing-up and working in the Sheffield's lower Don Valley – LDV/Burngreave/Pitsmoor areas from the past to the present day. Research into community developments past, present and future.
2008-02-23 13:55:05 - Gallery
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Photos and Images of Burngreave Cemetery and the Building submitted by visitors and friends.
2008-02-23 12:15:31 - “A Handful of Henna” at the Vestry Hall
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The newly-refurbished Vestry Hall hosted an intimate performance of the newly reworked “A Handful of Henna”, on Tuesday 5th February. Evocative and enchanting, the players presented a story of homecoming, reunion, adventure and identity.
2008-02-23 11:17:20 - Cemetery Chapel Buildings.
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Activities in Burngreave Chapel including the work of the Friends group, Chapel Restoration, Exhibitions,
2008-02-23 11:11:17 - A great Night out At Burngreave Vestry Hall
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Sheffield Theatres presents “Handful of Henna” by Rani Moorthy, at the Vestry Hall
2008-02-19 22:02:13 - Burngreave Cemetery Friends
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Information, advice and help with research concerning Burngreave Chapel and Cemetery, Melrose Rd.
2008-02-16 12:01:25 - Biography
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Matloub's background, professional history and achievements.
2008-02-16 12:00:29 - Matloub Husayn Ali Khan
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Writing by local Free-lance Journalist, Matloub Husayn Ali Khan.
2008-02-09 12:07:33 - Burngreave seminars at New Roots Shop
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Burngreave seminars due to take place at New Roots Shop on Spital Hill in February and March.
2008-02-09 10:48:23 - Ellesmere Youth Project half-term programme
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Art, football and basketball activites over the half-term programme, plus fun activities looking at how to solve arguments followed by a free trip to Xscape, and aerial assault course and bowling.
2008-02-07 14:33:43 - Green City Action
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One of the longest established voluntary organisations in this area, GCA win a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for the impact they continue to have on this area, and for being a catalyst for “bringing people together and getting them involved”.
2008-02-04 19:43:48 - Inspired by Martin Luther King Junior
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On Monday 21st January at Christ Church Pitsmoor, the Martin Luther King Junior Planning Group organised an event, reminding us how wonderful Martin Luther King was and how his war for freedom, justice and equality began.
2008-02-02 12:04:18 - Bird Sculpture
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A new ‘Boy and Bird’ sculpture can be seen waving at you as you travel down Rutland Road, prompting some phone calls to find out what it all means.
2008-02-02 10:34:08 - Fundraising books and tapes sale
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Second hand books and tapes sale, Saturday 19th January 2008 at the New Roots Ashram Project Cafe, to raise funds for the Sunrise and Hope(SRH) Community Co-operative project.
2008-01-16 12:28:47 - Handful of Henna
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Tuesday 5th February: Sheffield Theatres presents “Handful of Henna” by Rani Moorthy, a play inspired by original stories by Muslim women, telling the story of Saheeda, who came to England as a young woman but returns home with her teenage daughter Nasreen.
2008-01-10 14:44:27 - Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Martin Luther King Celebration Day, 21st January 2008.
2008-01-10 13:26:29 - Cinemas remembered
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Memories of cinemas around Burngreave by, once resident, Gordon Lawton.
2008-01-07 23:26:15 - Old Cinema Programmes
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A collection of local cinema programmes and film listings from the 1950's.
2008-01-07 21:37:51 - New SUFC Academy building plans
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SUFC Academy are proposing a three-storey, 20,000 sqft development on land next to the club's Shirecliffe Football Academy. An Open Day will be held on January 9 for the community to view the plans.
2007-12-21 17:05:59 - The Rock Christian Centre to host Hope 2008
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The Rock Christian Centre is to host Sheffield's contribution to Hope 2008, a national event bringing hope for the year ahead to communities nationwide.
2007-12-21 14:08:43 - Christmas services 2007
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Listings of Church services taking place locally to celebrate Christmas.
2007-12-21 13:13:18 - An Evening Of Islam 2008
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Sunday 13th of January at the Magna Centre on Sheffield Road. This event will be the largest ever gathering of the Muslim community in South Yorkshire.
2007-12-19 17:59:52 - Sylvia Reaney
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Poetry from Fir Vale resident Sylvia Reaney
2007-12-17 10:44:30 - Messenger website training course
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The Messenger is running a FREE website administration course at the Vestry Hall, starting 5th January 2008.
2007-12-14 15:43:54 - Carnival Of Lights photo album
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Photos of the festivities at the Carnival of Lights.
2007-12-13 15:56:26 - Carnival of Lights
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Over 100 people, mostly children, braved the bitter cold to attend the Carnival of Lights, organised by Green City Action, on Saturday 1st December 2007 at Ellesmere Green.
2007-12-12 15:54:32 - Bonfire night photos
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Extra photos taken at the 2007 Petre Street bonfire and fireworks night in November.
2007-12-02 18:39:11 - Streetworx awards: photos
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Gallery of photos taken at the Streetworx awards.
2007-12-02 18:18:57 - Firshill TARA fundraiser photo album
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A selection of photos of Firshill TARA's Children in Need fundraiser, exclusive to the website.
2007-12-02 16:05:21 - Black History Month Awards photos
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Gallery of photos taken of winners at the 2007 Black History Month Awards.
2007-12-02 16:00:15 - Christmas carol service at SADACCA
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A Christmas carol service, featuring the United Church choirs, will take place at SADACCA on 17th December 2007.
2007-11-30 17:16:46 - Children's Christmas party
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A children's Christmas party will take place on 8th December 2007 at SADACCA.
2007-11-30 16:57:57 - Social activities at SADACCA
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A list of social activities open to the entire community taking place at SADACCA.
2007-11-30 16:43:20 - The Furnival
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Healthy eating has been on the menu at The Furnival as part of a new cookery course hosted by Laila Wragg.
2007-11-30 15:46:14 - It ain't over til it's over (never give up)
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A tribute to Fazal Hussain from his children.
2007-11-30 15:34:26 - Christmas dinner & dance at SADACCA
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A Christmas dinner and dance will take place at SADACCA on Saturday 15th December 2007.
2007-11-30 15:14:33 - Writing for a Community Newspaper
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The Messenger recently worked with the Council’s Adult and Community Learning Unit on an ESOL course with a difference. Here is some of the students’ writing.
2007-11-30 07:25:12 - It’s all about da youths
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The first ever presentation evening celebrated by young people’s project Streetworx had a big impact on the 31st October at the Vestry Hall, attracting residents of a wide ethnic background and the majority of the crowd were young people.
2007-11-30 07:02:13 - Bonfire night in Burngreave
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Bonfire night was celebrated magnificently here in Burngreave on the 3rd November at Petre Street as a small fair ended with spectacular fireworks taking place on the field. There was a great turnout considering the cold weather, with approximately 150-200 people.
2007-11-30 06:58:10 - SADACCA Study Support shines again
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On 24th October the children were entertained by Jamaica’s famous dub poet Jean Binta Breeze and developed their cultural awareness through stories, songs and games. Their enthusiasm was heightened by Jean’s performance and activities and they took centre stage for their own performance on 31st October.
2007-11-30 06:53:20 - Bogged down? Join Swamp Circus
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I spoke to participants at Swamp Circus Trust’s ‘Circus Skills & Community Leadership’ course, currently running at SADACCA on The Wicker in association with the Point Blank Theatre Company. I was struck by the positive impact this course has had on their lives, and so here, in their own words, is their story.
2007-11-30 06:38:13 - Firshill TARA hosts fundraiser for Children in Need
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Firshill Tenants and Residents Association raised hundreds of pounds for Children in Need on Friday 16th November at an event held at the Sheffield United Academy.
2007-11-30 06:32:01 - Yemeni Exhibition
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Around 200 people attended the opening of the “Coal, Frankincense and Myrrh” Exhibition at Weston Park Museum on 30th October. The exhibition celebrated the links between Sheffield and the Yemeni Community that has lived here since the 1950s. Yemenis from all over Sheffield and further afield joined others at the opening.
2007-11-30 06:18:54 - Language exchange evenings
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Monthly language exchange evenings have been arranged to allow local residents to share language knowledge, practice languages they know, and learn something about other members of the community.
2007-11-21 17:48:45 - Children In Need fundraiser
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Firshill TARA are to hold a “Choir, Pie & Pea Supper” event in aid of Children In Need on 16th November.
2007-11-09 19:48:26 - Carnival of Lights
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A Carnival of Lights, organised by Green City Action, will take place on Ellesmere Green on 1st December.
2007-11-09 19:36:02 - Messenger AGM
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The Burngreave Messenger is holding its 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 10th November at the Vestry Hall.
2007-10-26 13:14:28 - Reggae poetry from Linton Kwesi Johnson
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A performance of reggae poetry from the world's first reggae poet, Linton Kwesi Johnson, bringing together his best work from the past thirty years.
2007-10-03 16:21:57 - Full Length & Fabulous
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A black tie dinner & dance event to be held on 3rd November, including live jazz and a three course meal.
2007-10-03 16:14:33 - Siyaya Arts
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Siyaya is a Zimbabwean music, dance and theatre group, who will be performing their newest show, OnkeOse, on 30th October.
2007-10-03 15:56:46 - Screening of Rockers
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A public screening of Rockers, a film deeply entwined with reggae culture showing the movement at its peak.
2007-10-03 15:20:15 - Screening of Babylon
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The screening of the film Babylon, released in 1980. The plot involves one man's reaction of violence against racism, and his gradual rejection of society as a whole.
2007-10-03 15:13:45 - Recital Evening
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An evening of young people's talent being exhibited at Ponds Forge Sports Hall.
2007-10-03 14:39:42 - BME businesses
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A week of black and minority ethnic (BME) businesses selling their products on Fargate and outside the Town Hall.
2007-10-03 14:32:44 - Black History Month launch night
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The official opening of Black History Month, with the Lord Mayor and community leaders in attendence.
2007-10-03 14:13:56 - Equiano
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An exhibition of one man's life – from enslavement to author. To commemorate the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery, and for Black History Month 2007.
2007-10-03 13:59:38 - Black History Month
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A calendar of events running in Sheffield during Black History Month, October 2007.
2007-10-03 13:55:31 - Fir Vale photo gallery page 2
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More photos from the Fir Vale festival 2007.
2007-10-01 17:15:04 - Fir Vale photo gallery page 1
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Photos of the Fir Vale Festival 2007.
2007-10-01 15:44:54 - Black History celebration
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A Black History Celebration is being held at the Northern College on Saturday 13th October 2007. The free event will include speeches, workshops and attractions for the whole family and a full gospel concert.
2007-09-28 18:54:07 - Family Learning Day
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A fun day for all the family at Firth Park Community Arts College, Saturday 13th October.
2007-09-28 18:31:31 - Free classes at Swamp Circus Trust
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Swamp Circus and The Open Performance Centre are offering FREE evening classes in Community Leadership and Circus Skills for the people of Burngreave.
2007-09-28 18:06:00 - Abbeyfield photo gallery page 2
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The second installment of photos from the Abbeyfield Festival 2007.
2007-09-28 17:18:07 - Poetry... by Sylvia Reaney
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A selection of poems written by Sylvia Reaney.
Website exclusive: Two extra poems
- Electric Carousel presents the Café Bizarre
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Jamboree are colaborating with Ben and Bob Worm to bring you a great final summer event. The Café Bizarre is a wonderful mix of live bands, superb circus performances, spoken word, the best dj's and other unusual acts. The whole event will be held in Endcliffe Park, Saturday 29th Sept 2007, 12 noon.
2007-09-28 15:53:34 - Abbeyfield photo gallery page 1
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Pictures of local residents enjoying themselves at Abbeyfield Festival 2007.
2007-09-28 15:20:58 - EYP perform
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Ellesmere Youth Project performed their original song and dance routines at the Abbeyfield festival and other venues over the summer.
2007-09-28 15:03:51 - Comments
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The Messenger received several comments about the festival. Here are a couple from local residents.
2007-09-28 15:00:07 - Celebration of the Abolition of slavery
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Second Step Caribbean Women’s Group Agewell has been in existence since
We are well known for
the many activities and events we have held over the years.
2007-09-27 10:20:38 - Fir Vale Festival 2007
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Fir Vale Festival took place on 9th of September at Fir Vale School. This event seemed well organised and the presence of people was good. I noticed lots of happy faces. A lot of those present were young people, and they created a wonderful atmosphere, especially the young people from Slovakia who were dancing spontaneously, and running and laughing as they enjoyed the event.
2007-09-27 10:09:24 - Get ready for Metz 'N' Trix
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Metz ’N’ Trix, the famous Bhangra group, performed at the Fir Vale and Abbeyfield Park Festivals, where they drew great crowds and big expectations.
2007-09-26 14:46:08 - Music taking over Burngreave
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Singer and lyricist Sa,rinity Powell has become a familiar face at Burngreave music events this summer, from the Burngreave Talent Competition to the Abbeyfield and Fir Vale festivals and even Jesse Jackson’s exclusive visit to Ellesmere Green. Is she destined to become the new face of the Sheffield Rap Scene? I went and asked her myself accompanied by my colleague, Zanumb Bibi.
2007-09-26 14:35:44 - Abbeyfield Festival 2007
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Deferred to autumn this year instead of high summer, high winds caused initial concern but the weather held for our annual multicultural festival which filled the park with punters from near and far.
2007-09-26 13:45:49 - Art on Ella Road
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During a rare hot week in the summer holidays, Ellesmere Youth Project and Green City Action joined forces with young people of Ella Road and spray can artists Shaun and Casper to transform the new kick-about area.
2007-09-26 00:26:04 - Burngreave's 4th Annual Bonfire Celebrations
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Free bonfire celebration event on Saturday 3rd November 2007.
2007-09-25 19:27:39 - Library temporarily closed
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Burngreave Library will be closed from Monday 17th Sep 07 till Friday 21st Sep 07 for refurbishment. Normal opening on Sat 22nd Sep 9.30am.
Kimo Magician session Sat 22nd Sep 10.30am – 11.30am
Bumper Book sale 3rd September – 12th September 2007
- August
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Images of the park in August
2007-09-05 16:17:58 - Fir Vale Festival 2007
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This year's event is to be held on Sunday 9th of September on the Fir vale School Grounds on Owler Lane in Fir Vale, Sheffield. The show starts at 1pm and ends at 5.30pm. Admission is free to all.
2007-08-31 19:20:39 - Abbeyfield Festival details
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Details about the events of the day at the Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival on Sunday 2nd September.
2007-08-31 19:04:58 - Festival performances
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Set list details for performances at the Abbeyfield Park Festival.
2007-08-31 18:59:20 - How volunteers help make the Messenger
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Step by step picture story of how the Messenger is put together from start to finish.
2007-08-31 15:21:25 - Festival comments
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Let us know what you think of the 2007 Abbeyfield Park Festival, or just read what other people had to say.
2007-08-31 15:00:41 - Volunteering for the Messenger
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The Messenger’s volunteers are involved in all parts of putting the newspaper together. Volunteering is flexible, with opportunities during the day, evening or weekends – you can take on as much as you have time for. Find out how you can help
2007-08-31 14:53:17 - Messenger at the Festival
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The Messenger will be at this year's Abbeyfield Festival on 2nd September 2007 – visit our stall to ask us questions, share your views and find out how volunteers can be part of the Messenger.
2007-08-31 13:54:01 - Relive your childhood memories
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…at the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground ‘End of Summer Party’, 1st September 2007. Teach today's generation the games you used to play!
2007-08-22 16:09:28 - One City, Many Cultures
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Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association (SADACCA) is hosting a free event on 27th August 2007, offering people in Sheffield the opportunity to experience and celebrate the diversity of cultures in Sheffield.
2007-08-22 15:42:37 - Inmates
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Artist Chris Pickup presents an installation of sculpture depicting his journey into the early history of the Northern General Hospita. At the Clock Tower Gallery, Northern General Hospital, 27th August to 5th October 2007.
2007-08-21 17:57:11 - Home - A quilting journey
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A 12-week quilting course, on the subject of ‘home’, created a large quilted wall hanging (article available as PDF download only).
2007-07-25 17:46:51 - Home - A Quilting Journey
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PDF download of the “Home – A Quilting Journey” booklet showcasing the work produced on the Firshill quilting course, February – May 2007.
2007-07-25 16:55:17 - Writing a news story
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Guidelines for writing a news story for the Burngreave Messenger website and newspaper.
2007-07-24 16:07:21 - Writing about events
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Guidelines for writing about events for the Burngreave Messenger website and newspaper
2007-07-24 16:05:05 - Guidelines for writing a story
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Information to help you write a story for the Messenger website or newspaper.
2007-07-24 16:02:25 - Festival postponed
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The Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival has now been postponed to Sunday 2nd September.
Abbeyfield Festival details (press release)
Festival performances (set list)
- Burngreave Voices
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Free copies of the Burngreave Voices book are now available from Burngreave Library for all Burngreave residents.
2007-07-23 12:42:47 - Travel and Try It 2007
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The Travel and Try it group provides the opportunity to taste a range of the good things Sheffield has to offer.
2007-07-23 12:38:45 - Dance, music and art
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Creative activities for young people including Bollywood and Hip Hop dance, spray can art and djing workshops
2007-07-23 09:24:11 - Longley Sixth Form Creative Show 2007
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‘Imagination is superior to knowledge’ – a statement by Einstein used on one exhibit at the Creative Show, which also aptly described the flourishing of ideas in this wonderful exhibition of students’ work at Longley Park Sixth Form College.
This is a longer version of the article printed in the Messenger, exclusive to the website.
- Students raise refugee awareness
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A host of special events took place in Refugee Week (16th – 22nd June 2007) at Fir Vale School as students aimed to raise awareness across the city of refugee issues, as well as promoting understanding about the reasons why people seek sanctuary.
2007-07-20 15:25:24 - Scouts brighten up Ellesmere
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Ellesmere residents were delighted to see colourful beds of flowers in the shape of a yellow ‘fleur de lys’ and a blue and white number 100 appear on Carwood Road. 76th Sheffield Scouts planted the flower beds to celebrate 100 years of Scouting.
2007-07-20 12:54:31 - Burngreave has Bin Inspired!
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Local artists and volunteers braved the rain on 2nd July to deliver bin art stickers to selected streets in Burngreave.
A longer version of the article printed in the issue.
- Bombay Mix
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On Thursday the 21st of June, ‘Bombay Mix’ – a bright , colourful event – took place at the Crucible theatre. Many people took part in a performance of dance, music, art and drama created by children from different Sheffield schools.
2007-07-20 12:41:42 - Residents say...
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The Messenger asked people living close to the Mosque what they thought about the planned rebuilding. Nearly all are practising Muslims. No one objected to a Mosque being sited where it is now.
2007-07-18 23:31:57 - Debate over mosque plans
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The Council has received hundreds of comments for and against the planning proposal to demolish and rebuild a new Mosque on Barnsley Road. The Messenger visited the Mosque to find out more.
2007-07-18 23:22:27 - Event postponed - statement by Green City Action
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Statement by Green City Action about the postponed Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.
2007-07-06 15:19:12 - Abbeyfield Park Festival postponed
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Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival cancelled, to be rearranged for August 2007
2007-07-06 13:03:07 - Festival weather
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The weather forecast for Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival on Sunday 8th July 2007, and changes because of the recent rain.
2007-07-06 08:45:10 - Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival 2007
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Information about this year's Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival on Sunday, 8th July 2007, 1-6pm in Abbeyfield Park.
2007-07-01 22:47:22 - Fundraising Dinner
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This thursday 28th at 7pm there is a fundrasiing dinner for the rebuilding of Sheffield Girls College in Bagh Kashmir with a premiere showing of the film that Julia Armstrong took of the Sheffield delegation (including laying the foundation stone) and also photographic exhibition
2007-06-28 11:41:03 - Burngreave Celebrates Diversity
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An event on Ellesmere Green as part of Refugee Week 2007.
2007-06-22 17:20:30 - Burngreave Multicultural Arts Festival
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An arts event at Burngreave Library including Arabic, English, Somali, Africa Caribbean and Urdu Poetry
2007-06-14 17:20:50 - June
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Photographs and descriptions of activities in Abbeyfield Park in June 2007
2007-06-13 18:09:50 - The Lord Mayor’s Picnic in the Park
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The Lord Mayor (Councillor Jackie Drayton) invited Sheffield to come along to join her in a “Picnic in the Park” Sunday, 13th May 2007, Abbeyfield Park, to celebrate her year in office.
2007-06-13 11:50:33 - Children's Festival 2007
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This year’s theme celebrates the Indian subcontinent, and schools from the area will be holding various events 16th June – 21st July 2007.
2007-06-11 18:00:38 - Knitting a Love Song
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A four week course about first love… and knitting! Thursday 14th June 2007 at St Catherine’s School. Ideal for anyone who wants to get a fresh taste of learning or thinking about moving on to other study programmes.
2007-06-07 13:48:47 - May
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Photographs of events in Abbeyfield Park in May 2007.
2007-06-06 16:38:02 - April
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Photographs taken in the park in April 2007.
2007-06-06 15:02:14 - A Year in the Park
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A photographic account of seasonal changes and events in Abbeyfield Park.
2007-06-06 14:44:22 - One Love Festival news
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Burngreave Problem Busters are inviting you to participate in this years Osgathorpe Jam ‘One Love’ Festival, to be held Sunday 22nd July 2007.
2007-06-06 13:22:01 - Christ Church shoes project
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In March some residents of Pitsmoor had a knock on their door and were greeted with a strange request – “Could we draw around your foot and listen to some of your story?” Some actually gave some of their shoes which they didn’t want any more… and all to be part of a display in Christ Church.
2007-06-05 16:01:00 - Local Artists Have Bin Inspired!
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Putting out the bin’ has never been a glamorous job. Two local artists want to change all that with a new community project that will bring art to your doorstep in an original and exciting way.
2007-06-05 15:48:45 - St. George’s Day celebration
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On Monday 23rd April 2007, the staff and children at St. Catherine’s school celebrated St. George’s Day.
2007-06-05 15:34:05 - Colour, vivacity and multiculturalism
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Patrick Amber, a local resident, presented his works of art at Victoria Quays on the 4th May 2007, revealing an interesting combination of abstraction and figurative work!
2007-06-05 13:21:00 - A Day of Remembrance
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22nd July 2007, Peter Street playing fields: ‘Burngreave Real People’ presents a day of music and activities to remember the 200 years since the abolition of slavery.
2007-06-04 19:55:49 - Celebrate Refugee Week! 18th– 24th June 2007
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Refugee Week highlights the realities of life for asylum seekers and refugees. Here are the details of a selection of the events being held in celebration.
2007-06-01 22:06:05 - Burngreave Environmental Day
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After the previous year’s torrential downpours, to everyone’s relief the Environment Day on Sunday 20th May 2007 took place in perfect May weather.
2007-05-31 22:18:10 - Burngreave Celebrates learning: A truly multicultrual event
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Where else but Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival would you get Bollywood dancing, a bus with its own IT suite, art and crafts, an Adult learners award ceremony and Johnny Cash songs in one place?
2007-05-31 22:10:57 - SADACCA’s 21st Anniversary
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On the 31st March 2007, SADACCA celebrated its 21st anniversary since obtaining the building at the Wicker.
2007-05-31 21:39:58 - Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival 2007
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The 9th Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival takes place on Sunday 8th July 2007, thanks to the support of BNDfC.
2007-05-30 21:58:39 - Kung Fu in China
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Local Lau Gar Kung Fu Sifu (teacher) Graham Abdulla recently visited Wong Fei Heung Temple at Foshan in China to train with the Chinese National Wu Shu Champion – Master Xia.
2007-05-30 21:39:45 - Graham's china trip photo album
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Gallery of photos of Graham Abdulla's trip to China.
2007-05-30 21:39:45 - Art in the Park events
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Be part of an urban dance explosion this Saturday (12 May 2007) afternoon! Whether you're a dance star or think you have two left feet… spring into action and give hip hop dance a try! Plus:
Ruskin Park Fun Day at Ruskin Park
- Jamboree Arts Company and upcoming events
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Jamboree Arts Company, home of Acrofanatics, was formed in December 2004…
2007-05-06 15:49:24 - Hit show at the Chapel
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It was an event that had all the makings of a hit show, with a wide range of Burngreave talents being showcased, in the dramatic setting of Burngreave Cemetery Chapel.
2007-05-06 15:46:38 - Vestry Hall artworks display
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Proposed artworks for the Vestry Hall entrance and foyer are on display in Burngreave library until 11th May 2007.
2007-05-04 13:18:12 - Out of the Box
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Art exhibition by Burngreave's Patrick Amber at the Hilton Hotel, Victoria Quays. Preview evening Friday 4th May 2007.
2007-05-02 13:48:44 - Burngreave Academy Summer Programme
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Summer programme of Burngreave author events in May and June 2007 at the New Roots Shop.
Cultural Diversity & Diaspora Communities: Art as a vehicle for Social Change
The Rise of the Crescent
Lifestyles of Sharing
Sociology of Regeneration
Burngreave Voices
- Burngreave Reading Group
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The Burngreave Reading Group meets on the second Monday of every month at Burngreave Library from 1.30 – 2.30pm.
2007-04-27 13:29:25 - International Indian Film Academy Awards
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Over 500 million eyes will be on Yorkshire in June 2007 when the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFAs) take the region by storm. An estimated 30,000 extra overseas visitors are expected to join in the glitz and glamour.
2007-04-18 13:58:03 - Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival
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Details about the festival on 19th May 2007. Join in the fun and learn!
2007-04-10 15:00:06 - Music in the Sun postponed
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NonStop Foundation has announced that the proposed Music in the Sun festival will be postponed until 2007.
2007-04-08 19:31:10 - Circus stars on show for celebration performance
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A group of 12 students will stage a spectacular artistic event at Greentop Community Circus Centre in Brightside to mark the close of their Open College Network – Circus in Performance course.
2007-04-05 17:15:47 - A celebration of people and place
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A book about Burngreave, the people, the places and the history, featuring stories collected by the Burngreave Voices project. Come and claim your FREE copy of the book at Burngreave Library!
2007-04-02 20:21:30 - Rural Exposure Project Sheffield
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Local photographer, Anwar Suliman, is starting a new project to introduce young people from inner city areas to the countryside through the medium of photography.
2007-03-29 22:56:09 - DJ Legaliz
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I met local DJ Liz Searle aka DJ Legaliz for a chat about being a DJ in the Sheffield scene.
2007-03-28 20:22:34 - International Women's Day
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Verdon Street Centre was a hub of activity on March 8th 2007. Women came out in their numbers to celebrate International Women’s Day.
2007-03-28 20:13:47 - Spray Can Art
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My name is Nadia Rahman and I’m from the Burngreave After School Study Support Project. On Saturdays me and my friends go to a spray can art project. It is a recognised award and lasts for ten weeks. The course is fun and different every week. It makes me feel very responsible and creative.
2007-03-28 19:29:49 - Burngreave Book Group
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Information about the Burngreave Feel-Good Reading group at Burngreave Library.
2007-03-19 16:26:30 - Multicultural Art Festival
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Festival on 10th and 11th March 2007, presented by the Burngreave Community Friends Group.
2007-03-09 14:23:17 - Singin’ and dancin’
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Ellesmere Youth Project (EYP) has been keeping children safe and occupied in the Carwood and Ellesmere area for many years. Now some of their young people have brought together a dance group who have been entertaining Burngreave.
2007-03-06 18:28:38 - Learners Celebrate Success
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In recognition of Adults Learners’ Week Burngreave Community Learning Campaign, in conjunction with other local organisations, launched the Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival on Saturday 20th May 2006.
2007-03-04 12:45:36 - Leaving Event for Dr Abdul Shaif
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Over 350 people attended the Town Hall to celebrate the contribution to Sheffield of Dr Abdul Shaif as he and his family leave for the Yemen. The following poem was contributed to the event by Chris Searle…
2007-02-28 11:33:28 - Readrite - Learning through fun!
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Sessions organised by Burngreave Community Learning Campaign and Burngreave adult learning providers. Promoting fun, free and fulfilling learning.
2007-02-26 09:31:23 - The Editorial
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Burngreave is on the brink of significant change…
Volunteers needed
- NOMAD's band bonanza
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Music, singing, dancing: NOMAD is holding a fundraising event on Friday 2nd March 2007, featuring Slack Mamoth and guests, at the Companion's Club.
2007-02-13 18:22:50 - Burgreave Voices celebration
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Burngreave voices invite you to their website launch and a celebration of their achievements on Saturday 17th March 2007.
2007-02-04 20:18:52 - Messenger Abolishes Christmas!
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The December issue of the Burngreave Messenger, covering as it does the period of the Christmas and New Year festivals, is startling in its lack of any editorial mention whatever of either of these events…
2007-02-02 18:47:59 - Islam came to liberate and not to oppress!
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Umm A'tika responds to issues raised by readers regarding the veil.
2007-02-02 18:38:33 - The Rise of the Crescent
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Burngreave author and Muslim sociologist, Mohamed Younis, has just published a book, which “investigates the history and the future of this powerful religious culture.”
2007-02-02 17:39:39 - Verdon Street ice rink
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A Portable Ice Rink with Snow Machine and DJ was organised in December to reward children and young people from across Burngreave and Fir Vale for positive activities and for good behaviour throughout the year.
2007-02-02 16:15:36 - Picture Perfect
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The photography of Burngreave resident Kamida Khan will feature in an exhibition showcasing some of the best creative and cultural businesses and talent from Sheffield’s black and minority ethnic community.
2007-02-02 15:56:38 - A dream come true
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Once again a diverse group of people came together to celebrate the life and work of Dr Martin Luther King and discuss issues around racism. The Welcome Centre on Nottingham Street was transformed for the event with informative and artistic displays about the 1960’s civil rights struggle in the USA.
2007-02-01 11:39:32 - Cinemas remembered
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Do you remember the old cinemas of Burngreave? The Messenger has received a fascinating article from Mrs Reaney of Fir Vale, which we hope to use in the next edition of the Messenger with any old photographs we can bring together. Do you remember:
2007-02-01 10:39:27 - Festive Party date change
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The date for the festive party has been changed to the 16th December.
2006-12-07 18:15:31 - Christ Church events
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Events at Christ Church in December 2006.
2006-12-04 15:11:31 - Transforming the Vestry Hall
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Local photographer, Richard Hanson, records the progress of work on the Vestry Hall.
2006-12-04 12:10:35 - SADACCA events
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Events at SADACCA in December 2006.
2006-12-03 18:22:38 - Martin Luther King Junior Day
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Monday 15th January 2007, 6:30pm at the Welcome Centre.
2006-12-03 14:53:29 - Editor/ Manager Job
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The Burngreave Messenger is recruiting an Editor to manage a staff team, secure further funding and oversee the balance of the newspaper, giving it direction and leadership.
Salary: £23,952 p.a. pro rata (NJC sp 30)
Hours: 30 hours – 0.8 FTE
Closing date: 18th December 2006.
- Opposition to the veil – the fear within us
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What do we find so offensive about the face veil? Why do people need to show their face to have an identity? Isn’t wearing the veil enough of an identity? And whose identity are we conforming to? Is it to be white? Is it to be Christian? If you are offended by the veil, ask yourselves why? Many women who wear the veil do so because they choose to rather than because of oppression…
2006-12-01 16:47:29 - Out from Under the Veil
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In this society, in this country, there is a very long history of struggle – Parliamentary and extra-Parliamentary – to achieve real social, economic and political gains, in all aspects of life, at work and in the home. Struggles to attain rights specifically for women are part of this long history…
2006-12-01 16:39:06 - Heart more important than what is on the outside
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Thank you for printing the well written and informative letter from Umm A’tika on the wearing of the niqaab. However, there are cultural matters which this raises for me. As ever, it is difficult to separate some of these…
2006-12-01 16:35:31 - Rob has his last word
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our star reporter, Rob Smith, has his final say before leaving the Messenger.
2006-12-01 16:00:14 - Past, present & future
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This month marks a milestone for the Burngreave Messenger – the end of the present New Deal funded project and hopefully, the start of a new project. If the new project gets approved by the New Deal Board on 29th November, the Messenger will produce fewer editions per year but have a new focus on supporting volunteers, developing the new Messenger website and getting independent funding.
2006-12-01 15:54:15 - Fir Vale School courses
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Various courses currently running.
2006-11-16 19:47:40 - The Carnival of Lights
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An evening of spectacular entertainment in December 2006.
2006-11-16 18:56:22 - 4th Burngreave Rhythm and Blues Night
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Music benefit in aid of Burngreave Chapel and Cemetery and Sheffield Wildlife Trust
2006-11-10 17:47:06 - Family Learning Day
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The community get involved at Firth Park Community Arts College Family Learning Day
2006-11-10 17:21:36 - Messenger Editorial
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The Messenger’s funding from New Deal comes to an end on 30th November…
2006-11-08 14:06:29 - High-quality library
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The staff at the Burngreave Library were recently nominated for a DEL Quality Award from the City Council.
Messenger volunteer Tom Sadler went to speak to Community Development Librarian, Laura Bell, about the award and the new range of clubs and activities the library has to offer.
2006-11-08 13:25:01