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letter from Mick Ibbotson

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

2008-05-05 20:08:00

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

Aman Ali campaign

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

2008-04-20 18:08:45

Burngreave Celebrates & Remembers through Marches in March 2008

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

2008-04-07 20:31:19

Council minute

The official minute of the 5th March 2008 council meeting records the petition presented by the North Sheffield Anti-Academies Alliance.

2008-03-28 22:18:49

Derek Dooley Football Legend: Born & Bred In Burngreave 'United' Sheffield

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

Tribute to Javed Akhtar

Obituary and tribute to local Asian/Muslim Businessman and local sports participant and organiser.

2008-03-26 18:43:30

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

Burngreave bouncing back

This march is organised by the Seventh Day Adventist church in conjunction with Churches Together for Burngreave.

2008-03-18 22:00:25

Tradebase recycling shop is closing

After nine years at the Old Library, the Tradebase recycling shop closes on 5th April 2008.

2008-03-18 21:52:56

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

February's area panel meeting

Report from the last area panel meeting on 20th February 2008.

2008-03-18 21:34:03

March 2008 edition of Area Panel newsletter

This newsletter is produced every two months to coincide with the Panel’s public meetings.

2008-03-18 21:21:41

Four Seasons

Views of the Cemetery and Chapel all year round.

2008-03-17 23:32:40

Adult Education Outreach Work & BME Communities

Outreach Community Education approaches in Adult Education practices in context of BME communities locally and nationally. Multi-cultural and Anti-racist factors & future strategy.

2008-03-16 03:07:11

Pakistan After Benazir Bhutto

Local resident Matloub Husayn Ali Khan gives his view of former Prime-minister of Pakistan after her assassination on December 27th 2007.

2008-03-16 01:03:37

Academy Consultation and decisions

There has been a process of formal consultations and Council decisions about the proposal to make Parkwood School independent.

2008-03-09 21:28:35

Exhibitions & Events.

Photographs of past events since 2003.

2008-03-06 22:50:40

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

Letter: thoughts of a parent

Letter to the Messenger: Parkwood's Academy proposal – thoughts of a parent.

2008-02-27 22:58:45

Academy? Have your say

You can add your comments and/or vote on Parkwood becoming an Academy here.

2008-02-27 22:36:47

Big Plans For Parkwood

Proposals to turn Parkwood High School into an Academy have been given a boost, with news about additional funding for a new building. Plans are also being developed for an innovative partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, according to Sheffield City Council.

2008-02-26 20:57:31

Assistance.

Where to get help.

2008-02-25 23:59:21

Academies press coverage

The media has covered news and opinions on Academies. Here are some news reports.

2008-02-25 21:28:56

Parkwood - Academy proposals

Parkwood School is consulting on whether to convert to Academy status. A strong campaign of opposition is underway. Here is a full page of resources and background information.

2008-02-24 20:14:46

My Life has Turned full-circle (1) or is it history repeating or is it Legacy?

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

Ecology.

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

2008-02-23 12:34:26

Bereavement Services

Council department that manages the Cemetery.

2008-02-23 12:23:43

Burials and Headstones.

Advice and help to find friends or relatives buried here.

2008-02-23 12:19:58

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

A great Night out At Burngreave Vestry Hall

Sheffield Theatres presents “Handful of Henna” by Rani Moorthy, at the Vestry Hall

2008-02-19 22:02:13

Burngreave New Years Honours Awards 2008

A packed reception room at the Town Hall on 25th January 2008 saw the annual New Years Honours awards presented,

2008-02-19 21:46:45

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

Carwood Tenants and Residents Association

Carwood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA) had their annual general meeting on Wednesday 23rd January at St Peters Church Hall.

2008-02-19 21:40:12

Stop Smoking!

The Sheffield Stop Smoking Service is in your area! Come along to a drop-in service at Burngreave Vestry Hall starting Thurs 07/02/08 and Thurs 14/02/08, 12pm-1pm.

2008-02-19 21:37:50

November 2007 Area Panel Meeting

The Area Panel meeting in November attracted just fewer than one hundred people, young and old, to the Vestry Hall. The theme of the meeting was implications of the recent tragic death of Jonathan Matondo.

2008-02-19 21:28:45