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Green space grand opening

Opening event to celebrate the completion of Page Hall and Wensley Green Space: Saturday 28 June 2008, 10am – 1pm. Plus the opportunity to consult on the Exemplar Homezone.

2008-06-19 19:15:08

Parkwood Springs Community Training Days

Join Sheffield Wildlife Trust for a practical conservation training day at Parkwood Springs.

2008-06-07 12:58:42

Osgathorpe plans

It’s fantastic to see Osgathorpe Park so well used after all the hard work that has been put in by the Friends of Osgathorpe Park (FOOP) working with the Parks & Countryside Service.

2008-06-02 11:25:40

Free Two-Hour Cycle Training Session

Want to get out on your bike either to get fit or get to work but bothered by traffic and don't know where to ride?

2008-05-30 21:51:41

Roe Woods Clean up

Join the Rangers team for a clear up of Little Roe Wood, concentrating on the area around the pond.

2008-05-30 21:36:29

Interested in becoming a trustee?

We already have a great bunch of trustees but are always interested to hear from anyone who feels they too would like to be involved.

2008-05-30 20:58:03

Wildflowers galore

For the third year the stewards have prepared the ground in front of the new cricket pitch in Abbeyfield Park and sown the area with wildflower seeds.

2008-05-30 20:53:00

All things bright and beautiful

Our OAP gardening service has again proved a great success with 57 residents benefiting from this service.

2008-05-30 20:51:34

Green City Action News

Latest news from Green City Action, including:

• All things bright and beautiful

• Wildflowers galore

• GCA on the web

• Interested in

becoming a trustee?

2008-05-30 20:45:01

Esso to Tesco

Work has finally started on the new Tesco Express store at the site of the former Esso petrol station on Barnsley Road.

2008-05-30 17:52:05

Traffic “Chaos” at School

Around 35 local people attended a meeting on 28th April 2008 to discuss the plans for the expansion of St Catherine’s School and the implications of it. The school is set to double in size and the Roe Lane community centre is to be demolished and rebuilt as part of the works.

2008-05-30 17:41:36

Devon Gardens celebration event

If you take a walk down Abbeyfield Road you’ll stumble across the small Edwardian square which preserves many of its original features.

2008-05-30 16:23:34

Having a voice

A report on the recent BCAF meeting where, along side the Youth Council's protest about the lack of consultation with young people, residents raised the issues of road crossings, trees and community policing with members of the council and service providers.

2008-05-30 11:34:04

Abbeyfield Park Environment Day

Event on Sunday 1st June 2008 organised by Green City Action.

2008-05-29 17:44:57

Job: Sessional Worker - SAGE Greenfingers

SAGE Greenfingers require a Sessional Worker to be jointly responsible for running a weekly gardening group on Grimesthorpe allotments, Burngreave, for adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

• 6 hrs per week

• £70 per week

• Closing date: Friday 6th June (12 noon)

2008-05-29 11:03:52

Concern over Grimesthorpe development

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

2008-05-09 01:38:06

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

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

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

Sorby House

The New Deal funded £4.5 million refurbishment of Sorby House was completed in November last year, but it still stands empty.

2008-04-06 20:34:42

Roe Lane Centre demolition

Roe Lane Community Centre is to be demolished as part of the expansion of St Catherine’s School. The expansion, including the issue of the community centre being demolished, will dominate the agenda at the next meeting of Firshill TARA on Monday April 7th.

2008-04-06 19:44:25

Greenfingers pottery workshop

A collection of photographs taken during a pottery workshop given by Natural England and Sue Mulroy for Greenfingers.

2008-04-05 23:16:21

Tackling anti-social behaviour

Sheffield Homes are committed to working with tenants and residents to prevent anti-social behaviour. We believe people should be able to enjoy peace and quiet in their own home and feel safe and secure in the areas where they live.

2008-04-05 21:23:45

Burngreave Community Wardens

The aim of the Community Warden Service is to improve the quality of life in your area.

2008-04-05 21:12:55

The Fir Vale area is a disgrace

Letter to the Messenger from a regular reader

2008-04-05 17:53:51

Street Champions

On Monday 14th April, there will be the regular quarterly gathering of the twenty or so local volunteers around Burngreave, Firshill, Pitsmoor and in Fir Vale who are our ‘street champions’

2008-04-05 17:20:28

The challenge for responsible landlords

The Council is determined to try and improve matters for tenants and for landlords.

2008-04-05 17:14:56

Cherry Tree Planting

Thanks to Sheffield Small Grants Panel, the Friends of Burngreave Chapel and Cemetery were able to plant 30 wild cherry trees in the form of an avenue along a popular path in the Cemetery.

2008-04-05 15:29:57

On Me Shed Son

After recent vandalism caused to allotments in and around Burngreave, Kevin Cooper of Fir Vale has moved heaven and earth to regenerate them.

2008-04-05 15:19:51

Greenfingers grows again

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

Buses Better?

The Messenger first reported on the ‘Better Buses’ scheme in April 2006. Nearly five months after its launch in November 2007, one of our volunteers took a ride along the new bus route and asked passengers for their views on the bus service and the changes that have been made along the route.

2008-04-04 20:06:24

Wade Street Green Space

At last work is to start on the very first development in the Master Plan for the Page Hall area.

2008-04-04 18:36:54

Postbox victory

Residents will be pleased to see the return of the post-box on Burngreave Road, near the junction with Melrose Road following a campaign over recent months by the Messenger.

2008-04-04 17:54:22

Residents clear-up success

The Pitsmoor Tuesday Health Walks group meets to walk locally for pleasure and exercise and has recently had an impact on their environment.

2008-04-03 21:15:29

Events

Recent events in the Chapel and Cemetery.

2008-03-20 12:42:35

Street champions

For the last year, twenty gallant souls from around Burngreave, Pitsmoor, Firshill and Fir Vale have been volunteering to be street champions.

2008-03-18 22:13:21

Friends of Devon Gardens

Two new friends groups are now meeting regularly,led by Parks and Countryside staff.

2008-03-18 22:09:15

DIY streets, Firshill and Passhouses Roads

The latest Firshill and Passhouses Roads DIY street event took place on Tuesday 19 February 2008 in Firshill School.

2008-03-18 21:47:49

Four Seasons

Views of the Cemetery and Chapel all year round.

2008-03-17 23:32:40

Burngreave area within the Lower Don Valley: Past, Present & Future

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

Earthquake hits UK & Felt in Burngreave: "Wrath of God" or Events Repeating Themselves?

Recent Earthquake in UK and its implications for Burngreave's community from the various scientific & spiritual/religious viewpoints that examines the solar and lunar cycles to understand such calamitous events.

2008-03-02 22:17:01

Ecology.

Pictures of the flowers, trees and general wildlife of the Cemetery.

2008-02-23 12:34:26

Gallery

Photos and Images of Burngreave Cemetery and the Building submitted by visitors and friends.

2008-02-23 12:15:31

Cemetery Chapel Buildings.

Activities in Burngreave Chapel including the work of the Friends group, Chapel Restoration, Exhibitions,

2008-02-23 11:11:17

DIY Streets - Firshill and Passhouses Roads

The latest Firshill and Passhouses Roads DIY Street event took place on Saturday January 19th 2008 in Firshill School.

2008-02-19 21:43:06

BCAF back in action

Burngreave Community Action Forum hold their Annual General Meeting, and quarterly forum meeting – Saturday 2nd February 2008. New Deal's John Clark is questioned about what New Deal is up to.

2008-02-06 09:35:25

Green City Action

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

Jim Bruce

Jim is awarded a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for his role as a Streetforce worker and the fact he characterises the awareness of what a “clean and well kept environment means for the morale and sense of well being for the wider community.”

2008-02-04 19:39:07

Jon Dallow

Jon receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for his 10 years of work in Sheffield employed by the Parks & Countryside service as a woodlands officer/countryside development officer/wood lane manager.

2008-02-04 18:44:19

Tree planting in Burngreave

News from the Community Forestry team, with details of upcoming events.

2008-02-03 22:27:22

Crabtree and Roe Woods response

John Gilpin, Woodlands Project Officer, responds to comments made in our November 2007 issue regarding Roe Woods and Crabtree Pond.

2008-02-03 21:37:54

Greenfingers allotment attacked

An attack of vandalism that led to an explosion on Grimesthorpe allotments has caused outrage amongst its members and staff.

2008-02-03 21:29:53

Regeneration - but not for us

Burngreave has come to be known as one of the most diverse and tolerant districts within Sheffield. In the recent book, “Burngreave Voices”, it is quoted as being “alive, friendly and welcoming”. Its diverse and multicultural background is unique to Sheffield.

2008-02-03 19:59:49

A new start for Burngreave’s Community Forum

The Burngreave Community Action Forum was established in 1997, to be the voice of influence for the community and communities in Burngreave. The Forum has had a difficult time in recent years. Its managing organisation, Burngreave Community Action Trust, collapsed in 2006 with the loss of it’s funding and the staff team. Now with their new Development Manager, Steve Gayle, and administrator Daniel Stanley there is a possibility of new life for our community forum.

2008-02-03 19:48:27

Page Hall Tree Planting

Photographs of tree planting in Page Hall in November 2007.

2008-02-03 15:06:57

Council Under Pressure on Freehold Sales

Two Sheffield residents’ groups joined Cookswood residents in expressing anger at the Council, who sold the land under their homes at auction.

2008-02-02 10:54:34

Pedestrian Crossings

Some local people have criticised the new crossings recently installed on Burngreave Road and Spital Hill as part of the Better Buses scheme.

2008-02-02 10:47:53

Award winning Page Hall

Page Hall Community Association was formed in 2005 when a group of residents came together to fight the Council’s plan to knock down their homes. Since then they have seized the opportunity to do positive things for the area.

2008-02-02 10:42:22

Skinnerthorpe receive CPO

Sheffield City Council has issued Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) against over 140 Fir Vale homes. Some home owners on Skinnerthorpe Road, Owler Lane, Bagley Road and Barnsley Road will be forced to sell their homes, so that the houses can be knocked down, as part of the Burngreave and Fir Vale Masterplan.

2008-02-02 10:36:53

Next Area Panel meeting

The next meeting of the Panel on 20th February 6pm at St James meeting room, Scott Road/Abbeyfield Road will host a discussion about how the Council can help address climate change and what local communities like Burngreave, and individuals can do!

2008-02-01 12:56:04

Ellesmere Green Update

After consultation with local businesses, community groups and presentations to the Area Panel, the council can now set out their vision for this important green space.

2008-01-31 17:40:36

Compost bin sale

Compost bins for sale at only £5 on a first come first served basis.

2008-01-31 17:18:38

Free gardening services available

Free garden help for the over 65s and free advice to anyone in the BNDfC area.

2008-01-31 17:16:51

Harleston Street big spring clean

In February and March we will be working with local residents to bring about improvements that will benefit residents, both human and animal.

2008-01-31 17:09:45

Green City Action News

Latest news from Green City Action, including:

• Harleston Street big spring clean

• FREE Gardening services available now

• Compost Bin Sale

2008-01-31 17:06:16

Green City Action News

Latest news from Green City Action: Nottingham Rec and Devon Gardens revamped

2008-01-31 17:06:16

New SUFC Academy building plans

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

Red Kite spotted over Scott Road

A bird of prey, rarely seen in Sheffield, was spotted circling over Scott Road on Sunday 9th December, 2007.

2007-12-10 23:59:58

Free the Sheffield buses and trams

Keeping the bus lanes free reduces delays and keeps buses moving.

2007-12-03 16:13:11

Thieves strike local landmark

Winnie Bentley has lived at the Toll Bar House at the top of Burngreave Road for 32 years. Built in 1836, the house is a Grade II listed building. As with many other old buildings, there was lead on the roof, but in July 2007, for the first time in the house’s history, this lead was stolen.

2007-11-30 10:42:19

Youth housing support fails

On the night Jonathan Matondo was killed, it wasn’t the only shooting incident. Earlier that day, residents of Melrose Road heard shots being fired into the young people’s flats belonging to Arches Housing Association and managed by Stonham. Since then, all but one of the residents have been moved out, and the flats boarded up.

2007-11-29 20:17:33

Traffic chaos as new road opens

On Monday 19th November 2007, the new Inner Relief Road opened, crossing The Wicker at the bottom of Spital Hill, and on the same day the Better Buses scheme in Burngreave was launched. The Messenger has learned of a catalogue of problems relating to this issue.

2007-11-29 20:05:00

Missing post box

Some months ago, at the start of the “Better Buses” Scheme, the post box on Burngreave Road, near the junction with Melrose Road, disappeared.

2007-11-29 19:52:17

Residents' Forum meeting on Burngreave Housing

This month's Physical Environment and Safety Residents' Forum meeting will be held about Burngreave Housing on 6th December 2007.

2007-11-29 16:41:06

The changing face of Burngreave's roads

Following the recent roadworks and the opening of the new inner relief road, you'd be forgiven for getting lost driving around the area.

2007-11-29 16:27:53

Tool Bank December opening times

The Tool Bank will close for Christmas on December 19th.

2007-11-29 16:16:20

Garden gifts for the festive season

Green City Action will be selling a variety of locally made products for the garden this December.

2007-11-29 16:13:53

Green City Action win prestigious community award

Green City Action was winner of the Community Award at this year's Sheffield Telegraph Environment Awards sponsored by E-on.

2007-11-29 16:05:18

Green City Action News

• Green City Action win prestigious community award

• Garden gifts for the festive season

• Tool Bank December opening times

2007-11-29 16:02:57

Woods and pond neglected

Sheffield City Council have come under fire after local resident Peter Mappin slammed their supposed clean up of Roe Woods and Crabtree Pond.

2007-11-28 18:21:37

DIY Streets

At the end of October, thirty residents from Firshill Rd and Passhouses Rd met at Firshill School hall to consider the “DIY streets” idea.

2007-11-28 17:44:03

Transforming terraces

The housing regeneration programme for Burngreave and Fir Vale has an ambitious target of providing more good quality, affordable homes for a wide range of people.

2007-11-28 17:38:46

Vestry Hall Administrator required

Job: BNDFC are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to fill the vacancy of Vestry Hall Administrator/Receptionist.

• Salary £14,053 – £16,096

• Closing date: Friday 7 December at 12.00 noon.

2007-11-28 15:39:15

Sheffield Homes exhibition showcases planned improvements

Nearly 300 people from Firshill, Pitsmoor, Burngreave and Darnall attended an exhibition showcasing planned improvements to local housing operated by Sheffield Homes.

2007-11-21 18:23:21

Tree planting at Page Hall

Burngreave Community Forestry working in partnership with Green City Action is planting four heavy standard mountain ash street trees to celebrate National Tree Week.

2007-11-13 17:40:02

Woodland management and tidy

A woodland management and general tidy-up of the area will take place along Bagley Dike on 27th November 2007.

2007-11-13 17:36:28

Tree planting at Grimesthorpe allotments

Burngreave Community Forestry will begin the planting of twenty heavy standard White Mulberry trees at Grimesthorpe allotments on Thursday 22nd November 2007.

2007-11-13 17:29:36

SHEBEEN Co-ordinator required

Job: SHEBEEN is seeking to appoint a Project Coordinator for a 6 month maternity cover post:

• 22 Hours per week

• Salary: £25,020 pro rata.

• Closing date: 20 November 2007

2007-11-09 13:03:50

Join the worldwide climate protest

Climate change is a global issue but its impact will be felt at a very local level. Instances of extreme weather will become more frequent as a result.

2007-10-31 16:35:33

Public meeting on housing crisis

A public meeting has been called by Sheffield Defend Council Housing and is to be attended by three local MPs.

2007-10-31 15:04:08

Trees, trees, trees

I am Tim Shortland the Community Forester for the Burngreave area. Cleaning and greening the environment by tree planting is one of my job’s objectives.

2007-10-16 17:50:53

Recyle-Recycle-Recycle

Facilities for recycling at Roe Lane Community Centre.

2007-10-16 17:24:58

Black and Blue Bins

Please do not put household rubbish in the blue bins that are for paper and cardboard only.

2007-10-16 17:21:23

Vestry Hall open day a success

On 4th October 2007 the Burngreave Vestry Hall was opened to the public, over four hundred people visited to have a tour and check out the facilities. The majority of people were very impressed by the renovation – read their comments here.

2007-10-12 16:06:29

Every Action Counts

Every Action Counts help to run fun sessions for clubs or societies to do things to make the world greener, cleaner and safer.

2007-10-01 18:59:12

Burngreave seminars

Autumn Programme: Issues in Burngreave.

2007-09-28 19:11:13

Sheffield Homes: Decent Homes Event

Firshill, Pitsmoor, Burngreave and Darnall areas, Wednesday 7th November 2007 at Vestry Hall, Burngreave. Find out more about the council housing improvements in your area.

2007-09-28 18:17:48

Messenger editorial

News and comment by the Messenger.

• Vestry Hall opens at last

• Special thanks to Camille Daughma

• Next Messenger meeting and dealines

• This month's contributors

2007-09-28 16:10:11

"We were told that objections were pointless"

Mr Khan expresses his opinions and concerns over the plans for the building of a new Mosque on Barnsley Road. This letter is exclusive to the website.

2007-09-26 19:46:25

A response to resident's concerns

In response to residents’ concerns, the plans for a new Mosque & Madressa on Barnsley Road have changed.

2007-09-26 19:34:08

"Those voicing concerns are not against having local mosque(s)"

A reader comments on our previous article ‘Debate over Mosque plans’ saying: “I and many other residents felt this article rather biased and not reflecting the full picture”.

2007-09-26 19:29:53

Woodside land offered cheap

The council’s plan to sell off housing land at Woodside for redevelopment was dealt a set back recently. The council has put out its offer to a panel of five different developers, but council workers told members of the Burngreave New Housing Group in September that only one developer had decided to bid. Even this was less than the minimum the council demanded.

2007-09-26 13:25:20

Apprentices sign on with growing GCA team

The GCA team continues to grow and we are pleased that two local young men have signed on as apprentice stewards. Denzil Ramsey and Nathan Richardson have started work and will complete a comprehensive training package during the next 18 months.

2007-09-25 20:35:15

Apple press for hire

The weather may have caused many problems this year but it has also produced a glut of apples. We have a great apple press for hire for those who wish to make their own apple juice.

2007-09-25 20:32:11

Green City Action News

• Apple Press for hire

• Apprentices sign on

with growing GCA team

• Deliver it Green project progress

2007-09-25 20:30:20

Recycling Banks at last!

Local recycling banks that we've been asking for over the last five years have finally appeared on the Roe Lane Community Centre car park, (on Firshill Crescent).

2007-09-25 20:25:30

It’s the tree planting season again!

At this time of year trees are ready to take a rest, so now’s the time get out your spades and wellies, and get ready to get planting. Last year’s tree planting season was a great success, and we hope to see plenty of new faces throughout this year’s program of tree-related activity.

2007-09-25 20:20:37

Bring out your rubbish

That time of year again – throw out the unwanted rubbish that can’t be re-used or recycled. It’s still geared to those without access to their own transport to take stuff to the bring-it or recycling sites.

2007-09-25 19:57:27

Residents take on the traffic on Firs Hill Road

Two roads in Pitsmoor – Firshill and Passhouses – will be part of a major new national scheme called “DIY streets”. The aim is to “help residents to re-design their own streets affordably, putting people at their heart, and making them safer and more attractive places to live.”

2007-09-25 19:52:45

Support Arts Gardening Education

Jobs: SAGE runs a Horticultural Therapy Project for adults with mental health problems called SAGE Greenfingers, and are looking for a:

• Director: £27,500 pro rata, 18½ hours per week.

• Book-keeper/Administrator: £16, 892 pro rata, 11 hours per week.

Closing date: 5pm Monday 1st October 2007.

2007-09-17 17:08:08

Recycling Banks

New recycling banks located on Roe Lane community Centre Car Park.

2007-09-05 16:45:50

July

Pictures in the park in July

2007-09-05 14:52:33

Shaw Trust signs up to Spital Hill Partnership

As a direct result of the launch of the Spital Hill Partnership on 20 July 2007, the Shaw Trust has added its weight to this public/private sector initiative.

2007-08-08 16:13:51

Vestry Hall jobs

BNDfC are looking for 4 new staff to work in the Vestry Hall:

• 2 Administrators (Part time)

• Support Technician (Full time)

• Caretaker (Part time)

Closing date: Tuesday 21 August 2007

2007-08-08 15:31:27

Wicker Arch at risk

The Wicker arch has been placed on the English Heritage's buildings at risk register. The Sheffield Star and BBC websites have more details.

2007-07-26 17:21:51

Race Equality Council displaced by flooding

Race Equality Council, normally based in the SYAC building damaged by flooding on the Wicker, have found a temporary base at the New Deal for Communities office.

2007-07-26 16:01:10

Evacuation on Bolsover Road

Rain fell continuously on 15th June, overwhelming the drains and flooding cellars. As the electricity was switched off, over 100 residents were evacuated from water contaminated with sewage. For those who couldn’t get to family or friends, there was Fir Vale School and later Longley Day Centre for an overnight stay. The Pakistan Advice Centre (PAC) was amongst support services on hand to help.

2007-07-20 16:08:13

Devon Gardens

The restoration of the gardens starts soon.

2007-07-20 14:38:25

Training Opportunities

Would you like to help make our green spaces better? Would you like to access training to help move towards employment working on green spaces?

2007-07-20 13:53:09

Ella Road Mural

Green City Action will be working with local artist Shaun Tummins to paint a new mural on the play area and community garden.

2007-07-20 13:50:58

Green City Enterprises Starts Work

June was a very good month, despite the downpours, as Green City Enterprises started trading.

2007-07-20 13:43:04

Green City Action

• Green City Enterprises Starts Work

• Stewards Wanted

• Ella Road Mural

• Training Opportunities

2007-07-20 13:36:48

Ground rent sales

Concerns about the sale of land under Cookswood Road homes sparked a public meeting in June, organised by residents and the Messenger. It was attended by over 40 people from Cookswood Road, Shirecliffe Lane and Rutland Road.

2007-07-20 13:25:18

Increase in rats

With the recent mild winters, rats are able breed for longer, and reports are up by 2000 per year compared to three years ago.

2007-07-20 13:19:10

New Life in Carwood TARA

Carwood TARA (Tenants and Residents Association) under went a revitalisation in Autumn 2006, when local residents Gwen Askham-Clark, Dave Fisher, Valerie Henry, and Wynn March decided to get together to tackle some of the problems on the estate. Since then more members have joined and things are starting to happen.

2007-07-20 13:01:43

Scouts brighten up Ellesmere

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

Residents say...

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

Wicker under water

On 25th June 2007 the River Don engulfed Nursery Street pouring down into the Wicker and all surrounding streets.

• Businesses left reeling – Businesses around the Wicker are still cleaning up.

• Wicker Pharmacy stays open – Staff managed to keep the business going.

• SYAC Nursery – Within 15 minutes staff were wading through knee-high water.

• Station Foyer – Residents were ecacuated to a hostel.

• SADACCA: The Day Care Centre lost everything.

2007-07-18 16:16:19

Ground Rent Sales

Information about the sale of ground rents by Sheffield City Council in Burngreave. Residents of Cookswood Road, and parts of Shirecliffe Lane and Rutland Road have been affected and residents have met to express their concerns.

2007-07-12 16:39:04

Tell us your flood story

Add your flood story to this page.

2007-07-03 20:37:16

Flood advice and support

Advice and support for residents and businesses affected by the floods on 25th June, 2007. Updated on 3rd July.

2007-07-03 20:09:09

Burngreave floods in the news

Links to news stories and information about the flooding on 25th June and the aftermath. Updated 3rd July.

2007-07-03 12:56:31

Help for business affected by the recent floods

Support announced for businesses affected by the floods on Monday 25th June, including a helpline, recovery fund and an emergency meeting. Updated 29th June.

2007-06-29 18:06:28

Flood news and stories

Links to the Messenger's coverage of the flooding around Burngreave and your chance to tell your stories.

2007-06-29 10:17:30

Burngreave resident named as one of the flood victims

The 68 year old man, who was thought to have died on the Wicker during the floods on Monday 25th June 2007, has been named as Peter Harding of Burngreave. Updated 29th June.

2007-06-29 09:26:06

Latest flood news

Links to the latest news about the after effects of flooding in Sheffield on Monday 25th June 2007. Updated 27th June.

2007-06-27 09:55:41

Clean up starts after a night of flooding

Flood waters recede from the Wicker leaving mud, debris and abandoned vehicles.

2007-06-26 21:18:46

Photographs of flooding

Photographs taken of the flooding around the Wicker on the 25th June 2007. Updated 26th June.

2007-06-26 13:52:56

Wicker closed as the Don bursts its banks

Flooding affects roads across Sheffield. The Wicker, Nursery Street, Sutherland Street and Upwell Street are closed around Burngreave and Fir Vale. Updated 25th June.

2007-06-25 17:04:07

June

Photographs and descriptions of activities in Abbeyfield Park in June 2007

2007-06-13 18:09:50

Wicker plans

PDF downloads of the SCC plans for the ring road and Wicker area.

2007-06-13 17:10:45

Phone Aid for football

The Burngreave Community Football Project is taking part in the FoneAid mobile phone recycling campaign to raise funds for football kits for new teams in the Burngreave Area.

2007-06-07 16:07:14

May

Photographs of events in Abbeyfield Park in May 2007.

2007-06-06 16:38:02

April

Photographs taken in the park in April 2007.

2007-06-06 15:02:14

A Year in the Park

A photographic account of seasonal changes and events in Abbeyfield Park.

2007-06-06 14:44:22

Buildings working group quarterly report May 2007

Report from the BCAF environment/buildings working group for May 2007.

2007-06-06 12:50:57

Environment/Buildings working group

Details about the BCAF Environment/Buildings working group, with reports from meetings.

2007-06-06 12:28:55

Local Artists Have Bin Inspired!

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

Attention landlords and property investors

The Sheffield Landlord Expo 2007 will be held on Thursday 14th June 2007 at Don Valley Stadium, 1pm to 7pm.

2007-06-04 20:30:13

Sold out

As various housing and projects take place, all that is missing are luxury family homes for those working in the emerging business quarter.

2007-06-04 15:44:18

Wicker developments

Plans for the Wicker were revealed on 15th May 2007 at SADACCA, with a small window of opportunity to have your say.

2007-06-04 15:24:39

Schools Expansion Consultation

Special meetings have been arranged to explain to parents the proposed expansion of four local primary schools in Burngreave, Pitsmoor and Fir Vale and to hear what you think. Try and make sure you get along to them, to ask questions, and have your say.

2007-06-01 20:11:19

The impact of the Ski Village

Local resident complains about the impact of the Ski Village on its surroundings.

2007-06-01 13:52:57

Burngreave Environmental Day

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

Plans to build a Mosque and Madressa

The Masjid-E-Umar mosque has put in a planning application to demolish the existing mosque, in buildings at 304-306 Barnsley Road, and to replace it with a three storey, purposed built mosque and madressa with a minaret and dome.

2007-05-31 21:44:14

Vestry Hall news

Burngreave Vestry Hall refurbishment reached the last lap recently, but there are concerns that little is planned for the provision at the Centre.

2007-05-31 21:16:07

Council Sells Land

As the Council sells off its assets, local home-owners have had the land sold under their feet.

2007-05-30 22:19:43

Spital Tunnel, the Fiery Jack!

As Tesco prepares its application to redevelop the Hartwell’s site on Savile Street, an issue of history and heritage arises because the Hartwell’s site has not always been a car dealership!

2007-05-30 22:14:18

Hanging baskets and bird boxes

Do not despair if you missed out on the special offer of hanging baskets full of lovely flowers at the Abbeyfield Park Environment Day…

2007-05-30 22:06:37

Deliver it Green

We have worked on 50 older residents’ gardens on our incredibly popular OAP gardening scheme. The volume of work means that we can’t take on any new gardens for the time being.

2007-05-30 22:01:35

Green City Action News

• Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival 2007

• Deliver it Green

• Hanging baskets and bird boxes

2007-05-30 21:55:34

Carwood TARA

Carwood Tenants and Residents Association office, 22 Carwood Green is now open Tuesdays 3–5pm and Thursdays 4.30–6pm.

2007-05-30 21:51:49

Environment Day 2007

Green City Action's environment event in Abbeyfield Park. Activities this year include plant stalls and help with hanging baskets, birds of prey exhibition, animals from Heeley City Farm, Sports and Games for children, tree trail and treasure hunt.

2007-05-18 13:51:53

No excuse for selling off Woodside

Campaigners calling for more social rented housing in the Burngreave area have received a boost by a promise that under Brown the rules that Thatcher brought in which prevented council's from building any new Council houses will at last be ‘relaxed’.

2007-05-15 15:56:24

Got a proper ‘traffic plan’, Northern General?

Every organisation that creates traffic – either staff, visitors, customers or suppliers – is nowadays encouraged to explore what is called a ‘travel plan’…

2007-05-10 13:16:31

Compost bin deal

The City Council and Veolia (formerly Onyx) have won some funds to subsidise the cost of compost recycling bins.

2007-05-06 17:44:38

Vestry Hall's new look on show

An important public meeting has been organised so you can get involved in the future plans of one of Burngreave’s most prestigious landmarks.

2007-05-06 17:12:35

East Sheffield Regeneration Team

News from Sheffield City Council on the regeneration of Woodside.

2007-05-06 16:32:45

Help for tenants

NOMAD’s Burngreave Tenancy Support Scheme, based on Grimesthorpe Road, provides housing advice, support and practical help to people from all backgrounds who live in the Burngreave area.

2007-05-06 16:14:30

Pitsmoor Surgery extension launch

Pitsmoor Surgery's distinctive pointed roof has been a landmark on Burngreave Road for nearly twenty years. However, major extension work has enabled it to provide more services to Burngreave residents.

2007-05-03 15:21:49

Burngreave Area Panel

Andy Shallice gives his views on local traffic issues. Plus:

• ‘Bring out your rubbish’ days in June 05

(Archive: June 2005)

2007-05-01 15:54:02

Where will our children live?

The Future of Housing in Burngreave: A meeting organised by BCAF, Monday 23rd April. Time changed from 7pm to 6.30pm.

2007-04-18 12:51:53

Better Buses update

Amendments to the proposals for Burngreave buses, announced in the April 2006 Messenger, are being considered following a series of consultation meetings held last month.

2007-04-08 20:27:11

Solicitors consider 28-storey request

The proposal to build a 28-storey tower by the Wicker Arches is one step closer to reality as the Planning Board has asked for the removal of conditions recommended by planning officers restricting the height and scale of the building.

2007-04-08 19:34:12

Parkwood's Sanctuary for Wildlife

A wildlife sanctuary was opened at Parkwood Springs by children from St Catherine’s School on 20th April 2006. It will be known by its original name ‘Little Pear Tree Field’.

2007-04-06 17:27:07

Downloads: Catherine Road eviction report

PDF downloads of the report into the alleged harassment and illegal eviction of squatters at Catherine Road.

2007-04-05 18:02:49

Letter from Tesco

Information sent to the Messenger by Tesco in response to our February 2007 story.

2007-04-03 17:36:07

Where will our children live?

The Future of Housing in Burngreave: A meeting organised by BCAF, Monday 23rd April.

2007-04-02 19:55:22

Playing at Wembley

Situated at the bottom of Sutherland Road amongst factories and wasteland, ‘Wembley playground’ is only a shadow of what it once was.

2007-03-30 20:22:38

Grimesthorpe Road Plans Withdrawn

In the October 2005 issue, the Messenger reported residents’ concerns about a developer’s plans to build two blocks of five-storey flats on Grimesthorpe Road. The planning application for the site on Grimesthorpe Road was due to be dealt with by the Planning Board at the end of October 2005.

2007-03-30 19:26:05

November 2005

Online content from the November 2005 issue of the Burngreave Messenger.

2007-03-30 19:16:43

Natural Disaster

Grimesthorpe residents have continued to be frustrated and angered by the actions of Redwall developers on Grimesthorpe Road. The stretch of attractive woodland that once lined the road has been cleared.

2007-03-30 19:01:47

Landlords and tenants

Don’t forget the Tenancy Deposit Scheme!

From the 6th April 2007, when a landlord or letting agent takes a deposit from a tenant, the deposit must be protected in a Government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme.

2007-03-29 22:28:02

Support

It looks like 26th March 2007 is the date the school can re-open – and the Nursery children will be back there soon after Easter…

2007-03-29 21:56:08

Tuesday

Dave’s under pressure to get the cleaners in – but there’s no point unless there’s power. And Denise is being asked “when can the children come back in”…

2007-03-29 21:53:32

Monday

8am: Site meeting at the school. Sally Swann and Leah Barrett lead on major incidents and have already helped to set up the response with Dave and Denise…

2007-03-29 21:50:13

Fire at Byron Wood

Dave and Denise are part of the Council’s “CYPD Capacity Planning and Development – Assets” team. They are on call and as they were making plans for a night out one Saturday in March, their phones go off…

2007-03-29 21:47:13

Burngreave Green Space Safari

The safari will include visits to four green spaces where the Green City Stewards have been working this year. Residents will have the opportunity to hear first-hand from Green City Action staff why the improvement of green spaces is an essential part of the overall regeneration of the area.

2007-03-29 21:34:01

Environment day

Bird and bat boxes, bird feeders and bird tables will be amongst other discounted goodies that will be on sale at the Environment Day on May 20th 2007 in Abbeyfield Park.

2007-03-28 22:01:31

Trees Galore

This spring GCA has planted almost 1000 trees in partnership with Tim Shortland, the Council’s Community Forester.

2007-03-28 21:57:28

Free advice

Spring is here at last and for those BNDfC residents who are thinking about starting work in their garden…

2007-03-28 21:54:58

Need help to sort out your garden?

The Green City Stewards have been busy helping elderly residents get their gardens into shape.

2007-03-28 21:50:54

Green City Action News

• Need help to sort out your garden?

• Free advice

• Trees galore

• Environment day

2007-03-28 21:48:20

A Big Tree for Burngreave Cemetery

On Tuesday 13th February 2007, Tim Shortland, Community Forester and the men from Tinsley Tree Project, entered Burngreave Cemetery with big spades and an even bigger Tree. They were here to dig a hole and manoeuvre the root ball of the tree into place ready for the arrival of the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Jackie Drayton, on Sunday.

2007-03-28 21:22:54

Council reports on illegal evictions

In February 2007 we reported on claims that a group of destitute asylum-seekers had been forcibly evicted from Catherine Road flats. The council agreed to investigate and a lengthy report has now been produced, concluding that they “probably were evicted illegally" and, “certainly had good reason to feel intimidated”.

• Plus: Downloads of the Council report. here

2007-03-28 20:27:01

Woodside New Housing: continuing saga

Affordable housing was not on the agenda for Councillors in March, despite concern from residents, Burngreave Community Action Forum and Burngreave New Deal for Communities

2007-03-28 20:19:09

Better Buses Team response

The Better Buses Team has received less than ten responses to the amended proposals. David Budd, one of the planners, told us…

2007-03-17 20:36:07

Discontent Continues

Mr Patel of Burngreave Wine Shop fears the updated Better Buses proposals could put him and his family out of business.

2007-03-17 20:30:27

Spital Hill response

The proposals to make Hallcar Street one way off Spital Hill, instead of closing it entirely have been met with mixed feelings by local businesses.

2007-03-17 20:23:18

22nd March Area Panel meeting

Details about the Area Panel public meeting on 22nd March 2007, which will include:

• Street cleaning report

• Parking enforcement issues

• Carwood estate

• Parks in the area – update

• Activity Sheffield update

2007-03-16 17:25:23

Ellesmere Green Plans

The Council and New Deal have released their plans for the redevelopment of Ellesmere Green, as part of the Masterplan proposals, after consultation with the Spital Hill Project Group and local residents and businesses.

2007-03-13 13:03:59

Bring out your rubbish

The first ‘Bring out your rubbish’ days are happening in June 2006.

2007-03-13 12:35:42

Clearing the way

But walking, as we know doesn’t mean going to Derbyshire. And one small contribution that the Area Panel’s making to walking – and trying to reduce the 41 premature deaths a year in Burngreave caused by inadequate exercise – is to open up local paths.

2007-03-13 12:22:52

Banking on Burngreave

Residents of Burngreave Bank, the Council’s Parks and Countryside and the Deliver It Green team planted three new mountain ash (rowan) trees at the top of Burngreave Bank.

2007-03-12 16:58:10

Made to Measure

Green City Action can provide window boxes up to one metre wide, made to measure, complete with compost, fertilizer and full of plants for up to £25.

2007-03-12 16:54:32

Green City Action News

Stop Press:

New Deal have approved funding to expand the Deliver It Green project, which started with Objective 1 funding, to overhaul community green spaces.

Also:

• Green City Action can provide window boxes up to one metre wide…

• Three new mountain ash (rowan) trees have been planted at the top of Burngreave Bank…

2007-03-12 16:40:21

Green City Action News

• Green Brigade in action

• Toy Library Reopens

• Bowling Competition

2007-03-12 16:40:21

Warm and Friendly Homes

A new development of ‘eco-friendly’ social housing is under construction at the Earldom site, located on the hillside between Catherine Road and Grimesthorpe Road. The developers, Arches Housing Association, believe that this project might be the first, in Sheffield, to achieve the government’s ‘EcoHomes Excellent’ standard. On completion the site will be officially named ‘Burnwood’.

2007-03-12 16:19:31

Braving the rain for Environment Day

Another successful Environmental Day was organised by Green City Action on Sunday 21st May 2006 in Abbeyfield Park.

2007-03-06 18:10:49

“Do they think we are not human?”

Hiwa Ahmedy arrived early to meet me at the Kurdish Community Centre. He was eager to tell his story. Hiwa is a 30-year-old Iranian Kurd who’s lived in Sheffield for ten months.

2007-03-04 12:16:53

Residents win safer roads campaign

Grimesthorpe residents have succeeded in their six year campaign for traffic calming measures on Grimesthorpe Road and Carwood Road.

2007-03-04 12:06:19

Catherine Street wrangle

A Burngreave Road resident has won the fight to save his garage, which was under threat of demolition under the Masterplan for Catherine Street.

2007-03-03 22:01:38

Bus plans get no better for some

The updated Better Buses proposals, aimed at improving bus journeys through Burngreave, have been met with further confusion and opposition.

Includes:

• Spital Hill response

• Discontent Continues

• Better Buses Team response

2007-03-03 21:22:37

Investing in our Vestry Hall

An expectant buzz greeted people at the Vestry Hall meeting on Thursday 18th May 2006 at Shiloh Church in Spital Hill. The Burngreave community was widely represented with a good turn out.

2007-03-03 20:28:42

Burngreave Academy

Events and meetings in March 2007.

2007-02-27 17:42:19

Osgathorpe Park Activities

Grass sledging, climbing and footy! If you fancy having a go at any of these activities, come and join Friends of Osgathorpe Park.

2007-02-24 12:03:07

The Editorial

• Burngreave is on the brink of significant change…

• Volunteers needed

2007-02-24 11:52:16

Grimesthorpe Inquiry

Outline planning applications to build houses on the north side of Smithies Field, next to Grimesthorpe Road, were refused by the Council last November, because the Council considers this land to be a greenfield site, partly open space and having trees on it which are subject to tree preservation orders. The applicants, Redwall Developments, are appealing against this decision.

2007-02-23 11:59:17

Green City

Bright and vibrant

2007-02-17 20:44:37

Rubbish and gullies and the Area Panel

Climate change is now with us. Every week there’s another confirmation about how we all have to change the way we live. Below is an extract from a recent report to the Council’s Cabinet:

2007-02-17 19:55:40

Roots and Routes

Southern Voices Conference: Saturday 24th March 2007 – Perspectives from Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Middle East on the roots of human/environmental impoverishment and the routes towards solutions.

2007-02-15 15:26:41

BCAF Quarterly Forum Meeting

This meeting will be discussing plans for new housing in Burngreave.

2007-02-15 14:54:05

NOMAD's band bonanza

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

Information Day Roadshow

The Burngreave Area Panel and Burngreave Safer Neighbourhood team invite you, your family and friends to our free event 19th February 2007.

2007-02-13 14:31:56

Budding talent

There’s a budding talent in Burngreave in the form of amateur boxer Liam James Akers.

2007-02-08 10:53:24

Demolition looms

With memories of Woodside’s demolition still lingering many minds, more Burngreave residents now face the same trauma. The Masterplan, agreed by Council Cabinet in May 2OO5, is now being implemented.

2007-02-06 22:50:43

Parkwood legal challenge

The Council gives green light for Parkwood tip development – but legal action could lead to closure.

2007-02-06 17:16:30

New Deal reject Woodside offer

Report from Burngreave New Deal for Communities January Board meeting. Includes discussion about Woodside, New Deal's Crime projects and the Engagement Team.

2007-02-05 16:07:14

Skinnerthorpe makes the news

Skinnerthorpe Road, due for demolition, features in a short documentary on Channel Five News.

2007-02-05 10:49:52

Tree planting days

Would you like to take part in tree planting in Burngreave? Then come along to the tree planting days on February 18th and March 24th 2007.

2007-02-04 20:14:49

New housing meeting

Burngreave New Housing Project Group, (27th Feb) discussing plans for new housing in the Burngreave Ward.

2007-02-04 19:24:31

Project Co-ordinator wanted

Job vacancy: SHEBEEN is seeking to appoint a project co-ordi