Projects &amp; People

Abbeyfield Road’s party!

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities

2009-11-26 21:07:57

Write Horizons

These stories are from a group of local writers, who meet in the area once a week. We write poems and stories some fact some fiction, enjoying one anothers company and sharing ideas and encouragement

2009-11-26 20:57:52

On 27th September, residents of 30 houses on Abbeyfield Road met for food, fun, games and – more than anything – to get to know each other better.

2009-11-26 20:53:24

Eid celebration

On Saturday September 26th, 300 women and children attended an Eid party organised by the Yemeni Community Association.

2009-11-26 20:51:10

Firshill community day

Firs Hill’s ‘Walking Wonderland’ took shape in September, with murals, signposts and pavement markings along the journey from Sheffield Academy to St Catherine’s School.

2009-11-26 20:46:37

Our younger days: Firshill History Group

A little while ago we were asked by one of our local schools if we could talk to a class of 7-8 year olds about our lives when we were their age. Three of our group were faced with about 30 children bursting with questions about what it was like to live 50 years ago!

2009-11-26 20:41:25

SOLID Support For Parents

SOLID is a local group which supports families of prisoners.

2009-11-26 17:09:25

Shirecliffe Community Centre

Unveiling of plaque to thank all those who contributed to the refurbishment

2009-11-26 16:58:01

Age well at Verdon Street

Whilst it doesn’t have the same feel as the corridors of Parliament, Verdon Recreation Centre has long been the venue where Burngreave’s more senior members can be found putting the world to rights.

2009-11-25 18:33:15

Apple Day

The Friends of Burngreave Cemetery celebrated National Apple Day on Sunday 25th October with a variety of activities in the chapel. CHANGE OF DATE: The 14th December tree-planting has been defered to the New Year.

2009-11-25 18:24:01

Mahya’s study success

16-year-old Mahya Abdullah is a Yemeni girl who came to the UK in 2001 aged 9. She was not able to speak any English and started at Hucklow Primary School in Y4. After moving to a number of schools, she settled at Firvale Secondary School in Y8.

2009-11-25 18:20:48

Volunteer Mentors

On Wednesday 17th October 2007, 16-year-old Jonathan Matondo was shot in Nottingham Cliffe Rec. The community was shaken to the core as they tried to come to terms with what had happened.

2009-11-25 18:11:39

Grimesthorpe approved

The controversial Redwall development gained full planning permission to build 44 new houses at Grimesthorpe Road in November.

2009-11-25 18:07:36

New council housing

The Council has submitted a bid to the government for new council houses in Burngreave and Fir Vale.

2009-11-25 18:04:42

Tomorrow's terraces?

A recent Council project to renovate rundown houses in Page Hall opened its doors to residents in November.

2009-11-25 17:51:09

Focusing on the future

Burngreave Community Action Forum’s AGM in October started by demonstrating its links with other Burngreave organisations – by sharing lunch with the Messenger after its own AGM.

2009-11-25 17:47:38

Musical trees

It’s not very often that the Community Forestry Team finds itself digging up trees – but that’s exactly what we did on Friday 23rd October!

2009-11-25 17:38:14

Work in Burngreave Cemetery

In recent months Bereavement Services have been doing significant work in Burngreave Cemetery. (Includes full action plan download).

2009-11-25 17:31:50

Messenger Editorial

THe meseenger celebrates its 10th Anniversary; congratulations to Sarah, our administrator, who gives birth to a baby boy;

2009-11-25 17:19:24

More benefits for working parents

Families on low incomes are being advised to check if they can now get housing benefit to help with their rent or a reduction in council tax.

2009-11-25 17:08:19

Tesco to open late

Over a third of the jobs promised by Tesco at Spital Hill will now be delayed until 2015.

2009-11-25 16:51:12

On the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro

Magid Mah has astounded all those who know him – at the young age of 20 he has reached the peak of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, not only that but he was told he was the first Somali to achieve it! John Mellor spoke to him about his journey…

2009-11-25 16:33:31

Be passionate about Parkwood!

Members of the Parkwood Springs steering group are looking to form a Friends group for Parkwood Springs and they would like more members of the public to get involved. November 12th, 2009, at 6.30pm, Shirecliffe Community Centre.

2009-10-01 17:03:39

Beacons Project: the Final Spark

Come and join storyteller Shonaleigh for the thrilling conclusion to the Firebird trilogy. A story of love and loss, side shows and circus, of a man juggling between two worlds and of a quest that must be completed before time runs out. We will set the beacon ablaze and the memory of the story will burn long after. October 2009.

2009-10-01 16:51:17

Parkwood Springs into Action

Less than a mile north of Sheffield city centre lies a vast area of open land, almost as big as the city centre itself. Yet few people know of Parkwood Springs, its secret places and its enormous potential as a country park in the city. October 2009 issue.

2009-10-01 16:32:10

Burngreave Mentoring Project

Would you like to become a Community Mentor? If you would like to support children and young people who live or go to school in Burngreave and have a couple of hours spare per week, we would like to hear from you.

2009-09-28 13:39:11

The pub that never shut

Marion Graham shares her memories of the Hallcar Tavern from the 1940s onwards.

2009-09-27 18:30:51

Watoto Gallery

A collection of pictures from the Watoto event

2009-09-27 13:38:55

Bike Days at the Adventure Playground

It was a real summer of cycling in Burngreave with every youth group getting out on bikes. Pitsmoor Adventure Playground hosted a number of Bike Days to help children get their own bikes up to scratch.

2009-09-27 13:18:39

Climbing Boulder for Osgathorpe

Late July saw young people flock to Osgathorpe Park to celebrate the new climbing boulder.

2009-09-27 12:31:55

Burngreave Community Action Forum AGM

Things are changing at the Forum. We have just registered as a limited company and on 24th October 2009 we will hold our first Annual General Meeting.

2009-09-26 10:41:15

We love Burngreave!

A new survey shows big changes in the way Burngreave people see themselves, though little real change around poverty and jobs.

2009-09-26 10:39:16

Community Assemblies Go Green!

Up to £50,000 is up for grabs to fund community projects tackling climate change across the North East Community Assembly area.

2009-09-25 20:08:35

What are you telling us?

The top issues for those in the Burngreave ward.

2009-09-25 20:05:46

First taste of candyfloss

Earl Marshal Connexions Centre ran a wide variety of activities in the summer weeks of 2009, which were well attended, mainly by local Slovakian young people.

2009-09-25 20:01:55

Community Plan takes shape

Work on the first community plan is well under way, and will identify the priorities for the area for the next 12-18 months which will guide the assembly and its partners in the work it does.

2009-09-25 20:00:43

Summer fun, even in the rain

This year (2009) Ellesmere Youth Project ran a three week programme of summer holiday activities, which involved sport, art and craft, dance and circus skills.

2009-09-25 19:49:56

Hanging out with Christchurch

Nottingham Cliff Park has been the place to be this summer (2009), with Christchurch’s youth group, ‘the Hangout’.

2009-09-25 19:35:08

Burngreave Vestry Hall open again

Vestry Hall is open again, with special offers for local groups.

2009-09-25 19:17:32

FREE computers

BNDfC has a number of clean, very good condition PCs that we’d like to give to Burngreave residents.

2009-09-25 18:59:08

It's not too late to get learning

If you’d like to learn something new, now is the time to get on a course.

2009-09-25 18:57:58

BNDfC Succession Plans

The Burngreave New Deal for Communities Succession Strategy was first shared with the Burngreave community back in 2007. In very simple terms the strategy is to manage the buildings bought with NDC funds to make money to reinvest back into the local community within the Burngreave ward.

2009-09-25 18:57:51

SADACCA International Cultural Day

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities including:

BNDfC succession plans
Free computers
Vestry Hall open again

2009-09-25 18:54:53

Poetry by Muno Abdi

Muno began writing creatively at about 12 years old and by 14, encouraged by her teachers at Fir Vale School, was producing poetry in the English language and winning school competitions. One of her poems about the Iraq war also won a prize in an American Competition.

2009-09-25 18:13:23

Bike Days photos

Photos of Bike Days at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground

2009-09-25 17:40:58

SADACCA International Community Cultural Day was held on 31st August to showcase some of Sheffield's best community based acts and to share culture together as a united community.

2009-09-25 15:51:11

Apple Day and gardening

Transition Burngreave has been focusing on how we can respond to climate change and energy depletion. In October 2009, there will be a number of events.

2009-09-25 15:38:59

Help at Abbeyfield Park

In the spring of 2009, Green City Action and Friends of Abbeyfield Park planted up the border in front of the cricket pitch. But now they need help!

2009-09-25 15:24:56

Burngreave Cemetery Letter

The Friends of Burngreave Cemetery and Chapel have written a letter to the Council, enquiring after the disappearance of money from the sale of the cemetery lodges, which should have paid for the reconnection of electricity to the chapels.

2009-09-24 20:09:30

The Mbodi Family thank all their supporters

My two sons and I were delighted to get a letter from the UK Border Agency two weeks ago telling us that we have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

2009-09-24 19:52:42

Pakistan ACA Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering with PACA is about more than just helping out a good cause. Volunteers gain valuable skills and experience which they can use when applying for jobs.

2009-09-24 19:03:59

Pakistan ACA need Committee Members

Want to gain the management experience necessary to help you progress up the career ladder? Or do you just have an interest in what's happening in your local area and want to take a more hands-on approach?

2009-09-24 19:00:11

Greenfingers Open Day

SAGE (Support, Arts, Gardening, Education) Greenfingers held their annual Open Day on September 16th 2009 at the Grimesthorpe Allotments.

2009-09-24 15:23:32

Fathima's fundraising cards

Over the last two years, local craftswoman Fathima Khan has devoted a lot of her time to raising funds for various charities. In 2008 she took part in the'Race for Life', helping to raise over £1,000 in sponsorship, and she got the fun-raising bug.

2009-09-24 15:07:25

Desert trek for Alzheimer's

This November, Burngreave resident Tina Ball will trek over 70 kilometres across the Sinai Desert, Eqypt, aiming to raise over £1000 for the Alzheimer's Society.

2009-09-24 14:57:51

Becoming a Young Advisor?

The Sheffield Young Advisors is a group of young people who have been trained to provide a supportive service to the community.

2009-09-24 14:15:27

Abbeyfield festival photos by Anwar Suliman

A selection of photos taken by Messenger volunteer Anwar Suliman at the 2009 Abbeyfield Festival.

2009-07-21 14:15:45

Abbeyfield festival photos by Farzana Khan

A selection of photos taken by Messenger volunteer Farzana Khan at the 2009 Abbeyfield Festival.

2009-07-20 18:07:20

Refugee Week in Sheffield

Local resident, Carrie Hedderwick, looks back at this year's refugee week in June 2009.

2009-07-20 17:40:42

Parkwood Springs Playdays

Various games and activities, FREE Thursday 30th July 11am-5pm.

2009-07-19 20:26:43

Job vacancy – Office Administrator (maternity cover)

The Burngreave Messenger is looking for an Office Administrator for a maternity cover.

Hours: 10 per week
Salary: £16,941 pro rata

2009-07-19 19:53:37

Arabic Language School

The annual end of the year celebrations of the Arabic Language School took place on the 25th June and the event was hailed as the most successful ever.

2009-07-19 16:41:13

Women’s Construction Centre AGM

June 23rd saw the fourth Annual General Meeting of South Yorkshire Women’s Development Trust. The Trust’s Women In Non-Traditional Trades and Technologies project (WINTT) is based in The Women’s Construction Centre at 21 Buckenham Street.

2009-07-19 16:15:54

Ellesmere Multicultural Event

Staff wore fancy dress as the festivities began at Ellesmere Young Children’s Centre’s annual Multicultural Event on Friday June 26th.

2009-07-19 16:08:54

Sing into summer women’s group

Three-part harmonies wafted from the Welcome Centre as I approached Christ Church to visit the Tuesday afternoon singing group run by SAGE Greenfingers. Josephine, Lorna, Hazel, Barbara, Carol, Cynthia, Diana and tutors Helen and Kate made me welcome and invited me to join them in singing ‘Rosa Parks’ which they were rehearsing.

2009-07-18 23:11:06

Alice Ingham 1916-2009

Alice Ingham of Fox Street died on 1st July 2009 aged 93. Alice featured in the Messenger in September 2005, when she told us about her life in Pitsmoor, where she had lived all her life.

2009-07-17 20:11:52

Burngreave Community Action Forum (BCAF)

The latest news from Burngreave Community Action forum. Including:

Decision Time
Transition Burngreave

2009-07-17 20:05:58

10 years of the Burngreave Messenger

In July 1999 the first issue of the Burngreave Messenger was put together by volunteers, who were “determined that it would be the property of local people and reflect their views.”

2009-07-17 17:29:49

Dorrett goes to Buckingham Palace

Buckley-Greaves, recently had one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences; she went to Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE for 50 years of service for black and ethnic minority communities in Sheffield. Having been included in the New Year’s honours list, she finally got her chance to go to the palace and receive her award on the 11th June.

2009-07-17 17:02:50

Abbeyfield festival photos by Sherin T Rajan

A selection of photos taken by Messenger volunteer Sherin T Rajan at the 2009 Abbeyfield Festival.

2009-07-17 16:24:10

Youth Clubs

A summary of youth clubs available to young people in Burgreave over the summer

2009-07-17 16:07:42

Firth Park Festival photo gallery

Galley of photos by Anwar Suliman from the Firth park festival

2009-07-17 14:23:09

Firshill TARA AGM

The AGM of Firshill Tenants and Residents Association (TARA) on 16th June at St Catherine’s School was very well attended, with local residents able to question the Fire Service, Police, Sheffield Homes, and local councillors.

2009-07-16 21:14:19

Firshill and Pitsmoor Local History Group

We are a small group of people who live on Firshill estate in Sheffield.

2009-07-16 21:10:33

St Catherine’s old and new

On Monday 29th June 2009 St Catherine’s School held a Heritage Week to celebrate our school getting bigger

2009-07-16 20:58:54

BCR 103.1fm unites the community!

DJ Samosa (aka Farhan Ahmed) hits the keyboard to tell all you lovely readers out there that the one and only BCR radio is on the air.

2009-07-16 20:50:40

Justice and Peace

Dave Havard lives and works in New Roots in Burngreave. He and other staff welcome many different people in the café and help them with many things. Dave visited our class and we asked him questions about his life and work in Burngreave.

2009-07-16 20:42:54

ESOL presentation

On 15th June ESOL learners from Whiteways School received certificates for completing entry level one, two and three in English.

2009-07-16 20:35:33

A marvellous day

A marvellous day of gathering for all the refugees and asylum seekers from all over Burngreave and Sheffield was held on 19th June in the familiar atmosphere of SADACCA.

2009-07-16 20:31:59

Swine flu advice

Byron Wood was the first school in our area to confirm cases of swine flu. Since then it has become more widespread but the health authority tells people not to panic.

2009-07-16 20:25:08

Burngreave Cemetery public meeting

Following months of campaigning by local resident, John Duignan, on the maintenance of Burngreave Cemetery, Bereavement Services have agreed to hold a public meeting.

2009-07-16 20:17:04

Wicker floods again

Two years ago, the Wicker was flooded, causing extensive damage to businesses and disruption to everyone. The clean-up operation took huge resources and many businesses have still not fully recovered.

2009-07-16 19:59:17

Facing Redundancy?

Have you thought about being your own boss? Our team of Neighbourhood Enterprise Coaches are here to help you turn your dream of running your own business into a reality!

2009-07-16 18:53:34

BiG - Make it Your Business

The latest news from BiG – Make it Your Business.

2009-07-16 18:47:30

Transition Burngreave

On a sunny Saturday in Abbeyfield Park, local people got together to find out how climate change will affect our area and how we can make sure we come out of the changes ahead, as a stronger, healthier, sustainable community.

2009-07-16 18:12:36

Decision Time

BCAF’s latest Quarterly Forum meeting on Saturday 20th June 2009 unanimously passed the proposals to become a limited company and amend the objects of the constitution to make charitable status a viable future option.

2009-07-16 18:06:50

Abbeyfield festival photos by Stephen Lang

A page of photos taken by Messenger volunteer Stephen Lang at the 2009 Abbeyfield Festival.

2009-07-16 16:54:04

Community backs Abbeyfield Festival

Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival brought thousands of people to celebrate in Abbeyfield Park on a hot summer day in July. Includes galleries of photos.

2009-07-15 17:35:05

Abbeyfield Festival 2009

Latest news and information on the upcoming Abbeyfield Festival.

2009-06-28 23:59:23

Job: Trainee Advice Worker for Somali community

Job vacancy at Pitsmoor CAB:

18 hours / week
salary £9,000 per year (actual)
closing date: 20th July 2009

2009-06-22 21:36:33

BCAF Meeting

BCAF will hold its Quarterly Forum Meeting 12-3pm Saturday 20th June at the Pitsmoor Methodist Church, Burngreave Road. This is a change of venue to previously advertised.

2009-06-18 15:39:47

'Good' news for Watoto

Watoto Preschool are celebrating a ‘good’ Ofsted report with areas of ‘outstanding’ exceptional quality.

2009-06-10 21:14:38

Funding Crisis video

The Burngreave After School Study Support Project present a video of the March 2009 BNDfC end of funding meeting.

2009-06-05 15:48:33

Hope not Hate

Burngreave resident Ken Riley remembers why he fought the Nazis in 1944

2009-06-02 17:08:55

Cycling for women

Last year the Fir Vale family of schools took over 100 people to Clumber Park for a cycling family day out. Many of the mums there couldn’t cycle and we wanted to change that.

2009-05-31 22:11:06

Oliver at Byron Wood

On 31st March Byron Wood’s Y3, Y4 & Y5 astounded parents, pupils and guests with an amazing performance of Oliver.

2009-05-31 21:46:39

New Deal: Request to sell Forum House

BNDfC has formally approached our funders, the Department for Communities and Local Government, to see if it would be possible to have the clawback restrictions currently in place on Forum House, lifted. This would mean that technically we could then sell the building without having to repay the NDC grant used to buy it in the first place.

2009-05-31 21:46:28

Local History Class

Discover the history of Burngreave. Learn how to research your own local history project and work towards an exhibition or article in the Messenger. Begins Friday 12th June – 7th August.

2009-05-31 21:43:28

National Breast-feeding awareness week

Mums and babies from around the area got together on Wednesday 13th May to mark National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, which ran from 10th – 17th May.

2009-05-31 21:30:12

Children raise cash for charity

Ellesmere Children’s Centre staged a ‘Wear Bright for Sight’ day and raised £50 in the process for Henshaws, the leading charity for visually impaired people in the North of England.

2009-05-31 21:20:51

Refugee Week events

Community Cohesion
Presentation of training awards
Different Pasts, Shared Futures

2009-05-30 12:16:00

Burngreave asks “Any Questions?”

Story: Sophie Mei Photos: Schani Cave

On Friday 22nd May, BBC Radio 4 broadcast their long-standing topical politics show ‘Any Questions?’ from Longley Park Sixth Form College.

2009-05-30 12:06:47

A Year Of Tree Planting

The Community Forestry team had a fantastic year in Burngreave. We ran 35 events including tree-planting, bulbplanting, guided walks, forest schools tasters and some environmental improvements.

2009-05-30 12:04:34

Adult learners in Parliament

On Tuesday 4th May a group of twelve adult learners from the WEA Politics & Public Life course at Fir Vale School visited Parliament to find out more about how the parliamentary process works and to see for themselves what happens there. We were joined by other groups across the region involved in a WEA project to encourage citizens to ‘Take Part’.

2009-05-30 11:34:37

Peace walk inspires

Walk and prayers organised by religious institutions, from Burngreave to Firth Park

2009-05-30 11:31:34

Community Chest

Apply to the new Community Chest fund set up by the North East Community Assembly.

2009-05-29 20:25:34

Exploring earthworms

SHEBEEN – the Sheffield Black & Ethnic Minority Environmental Network – organised a woil and earthworms survey in Abbeyfield Park on 19th May for students of the Community Foundation Studies course at Sheffield College's Fir Vale Centre, as part of the Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) new initiative. The aim is to get people back in touch with nature by exploring and studying their local environments.

2009-05-29 17:17:32

Cleaner Arches

The stone facing of the landmark Wicker arches has recently had a clean-up, thanks to Network Raid and Sheffield City Council. The operation follows on from recent decorative lighting in the pedestrian arches and illumination above the main span. The work was to enhance the visual impact of the arches on the main route between Burngreave and the city centre.

2009-05-29 16:29:27

Ken Riley, Normandy veteran

On 6th June 1944 the Allied Forces of World War II began their invasion of the Normandy beaches, the ‘D Day’ Landings. The largest military operation in history saw hundreds of thousands of troops being ferried across the English Channel frok Southern Angland to Northern France in a well planned and highly organised operation. Among them was Burngreave resident Ken Riley, one of only a handful of Veterans of the Normandy Landings still living in Sheffield.

2009-05-29 16:01:54

Songs and stories with Reem Kelani

London based, Palestinian singer Reem Kelani, (accompanied by Bruno Heinen on Piano) gave a stunning performance of a number of songs from Arabic speaking countries.

2009-05-29 15:11:24

Student Voice Easter event

Story: Raveena Hussain (Fir Vale School Student Voice) We are a group of students at Fir Vale School – Raveena Hussain, Amoon Fazeldin, Raquia Begum, all year 10 students and Zena M’shana, from year 11.

2009-05-29 14:55:11

Working Groups

working groups at BCAF, including the Adult Learning Working Group, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants Working Group, Transition Burngreave and Festival group

2009-05-28 23:01:52

BCAF: A new beginning

2009 has been a difficult year for many of the community projects in Burngreave. The funding cuts from Burngreave New Deal for Communities left some groups struggling to survive. In addition, the introduction of Community Assemblies will mean the area no longer has an Area Panel working directly for its benefit.

2009-05-28 22:49:11

Youth Club kicked out of Vestry Hall

Youth Entertainment Club has been forced to leave the Vestry Hall. The club, which provided video games, table tennis and pool for boys aged 12-20 seven days a week, was closed by New Deal on 19th May.

2009-05-28 22:42:56

New Deal sell off assets

New Deal revealed plans in April to sell off Forum House and the New Deal Truck, as the full scale of their financial problems became clear

2009-05-28 22:23:52

Landlords’ advice day

On 23rd April, an advice session to promote the Sheffield Responsible Landlord Scheme was run by the Pakistan Advice and Community Association in Fir Vale, in partnership with the Council’s Private Sector Housing Team.

2009-05-28 22:09:12

Abbeyfield Festival 2009

Local performances, stalls, food, children’s activities, sports, dance, music and much more!

2009-05-28 21:13:16

Carwood gets its kitchens

Following the article in our last issue about Carwood estate's kitchens, we are pleased to announce that the kitchens are now to be completely repaired and fitted with quality doors and drawers.

2009-05-28 20:29:08

SADACCA's new Youth Wing

From April 2009 SADACCA will be running new activities for young people aged 8 to 13, with funding from the Kids Can Do programme.

2009-05-28 20:09:57

Festivals go back to the community

With New Deal funding gone and Green City Action stepping down as event organisers, Burngreave residents are taking back their community festivals and running the events with volunteers.

2009-05-28 19:54:34

Support Alpha Mbodi against Deportation

Alpha Mbodi and his two sons, Aimé and Junior, are asking people to support their campaign to be allowed to stay here after their prospect of a safe future has been shattered by the threat of deportation.

2009-04-27 22:40:23

Contacts

Contacts for:

Sheffield City Council
Environment Agency
Parkwood Landfill Action Group and
Parkwood Springs Steering Group

2009-04-04 21:12:45

Beacons Project 2009

2007 saw a flaming phoenix light up the night sky. 2008 saw the ‘Thread of fire’ continue as the Beacons project unfolded into its second year…

2009-04-04 20:56:46

Playscheme Days

You can just drop in to Playscheme Days at Parkwood Springs on Thursdays in the summer holidays.

2009-04-02 20:37:09

Activities and Events at Parkwood Springs in 2009

Including:

Springwatch: BBC & Wildlife Trust
Mountain Biking
Explore Historical Parkwood
Beacons Project 2009

2009-04-02 20:20:45

The Parkwood Springs Steering Group

We are local residents, members of Parkwood Landfill Action Group and the Ramblers Association, officers from Sheffield City Council’s Parks and Countryside Service and the Wildlife Trust.

2009-03-31 21:21:55

Burngreave Mentoring Project

Community Mentors support young people in Burngreave to fulfil their potential and make a positive contribution

2009-03-29 23:27:04

Volunteering at Fir Vale family of schools

Have you ever wanted to?

Make a real difference and contribute to your local community
Share your skills and experience to help others
Give some of your time for volunteering
Meet new people and have fun whilst engaged in very rewarding tasks
Gain practical experience for employment
Support pupils in the classroom
Understand how schools work
Enhance your CV

2009-03-29 20:39:59

Kassum

I’m out of a job next week.

2009-03-29 19:31:06

Haleema Sadia Jan

It is upsetting and I am really shocked about the let down to the project.

2009-03-29 19:27:10

Ahmed Yusef

I’m out of work now, I’m not doing anything.

2009-03-29 19:24:54

Uzma Bibi

Streetworx is not just a youth scheme, it’s a support system.

2009-03-29 19:22:28

Razya Saddiq

It’s the children who lose out on opportunities of educational and social activities as part of the community.

2009-03-29 19:20:30

Reach High 2 Tutor in English

I am a full time teacher of English at Parkwood High School, but I really enjoy the chance to work with motivated students.

2009-03-29 19:18:16

Aaron Wisdom

I have just started doing something I really enjoy and now I am losing vital experience and work.

2009-03-29 19:12:43

Zanumb Bibi

I’ve volunteered with Streetworx for over 2 years, and I work as an apprentice with Activity Sheffield, I’m losing my job in March.

2009-03-29 19:09:47

New Deal cuts - the impact on people

The Messenger hears from some of the individuals directly affected by New Deal and the early cuts to projects.

2009-03-29 19:07:24

Projects at risk

Pitsmoor Citizens Advice Bureau (PCAB), Burngreave Community Action Forum (BCAF), Active Burngreave, Apprenticehsips for All and Burngreave Opportunities have all been hit by New Deal's cuts

2009-03-29 19:02:55

Young People Take a Lead

When the Young Advisors and Burngreave Youth Council heard about the cuts to funding, we organised a meeting with Sonia Sharp (Head of the Council’s Children and Young people’s Directorate) to help save these projects.

2009-03-29 18:49:55

What happened to the money?

At the Partnership Board meeting in February, New Deal Executive Manager Ann Allen stressed that “Absolutely no money has gone missing.” However, it’s clear New Deal were overspending for years and nobody was keeping track of the money.

2009-03-29 18:45:17

£52million - It’s all gone

On 17th February Burngreave New Deal announced that from 31st March there would be no funding for any of their projects, two years before the official end of New Deal.

2009-03-29 18:28:04

Lord Mayor visits Nomad

Councillor Jane Bird, Lord Mayor of Sheffield, visited NOMAD tenancy support schemes in Burngreave.

2009-03-27 23:57:31

Peace walk

A walk, bringing all faiths together

2009-03-27 23:46:11

Lego Club

“Lego Club” has been running since November at Firs Hill School. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning with the help of Sheffield Hallam University Engineering Students, Year 1 & 2 pupils and their parents enjoy construction together.

2009-03-27 23:15:25

Arabic Dancing

Arabic dancing classes are the new craze at Whiteways School. Organized by Usha Blackham for women and mothers at the school, it has been running since September.

2009-03-27 22:56:58

Firs Hill Comic Relief day

On Friday 13th March Firs Hill Community Primary School held a fun afternoon full of events to raise money for Comic Relief.

2009-03-27 22:07:28

Gaza fundraiser

A vibrant and colourful fundraiser for Gaza was organised by Right Futures, a group of nine young people from the local area supported by the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme, who created an event to help raise money for those in need in Gaza.

2009-03-27 21:45:50

Celebration at Vestry Hall

On the 7th March 2009 I was invited to International Women’s Day at the Vestry Hall.

2009-03-27 19:16:44

International Women's Day at Verdon Rec

International Women's Day was celebrated at Verdon Recreation Centre on Tuesday 10th March 2009.

2009-03-27 19:13:31

Madge Saunders

News has been received from the church in Jamaica that Reverend Madge Saunders passed away in her sleep on Sunday 1st March, aged 96.

2009-03-27 18:25:51

Fred Woodbine - Sheffielder

Fred Woodbine, former local councillor in Burngreave, has died at the age of 96. He was also on the Community Health Council and ran Pye Bank Senior Citizen’s Lunch Club for years.

2009-03-27 18:23:16

Raising their voices

“Raising their Voices: Poems by children in Burngreave” contains poems by over 50 children from six schools in Burngreave. Joanna Sutherland's colourful photographs embellish the book.

2009-03-27 16:20:47

Free Makeover

Local resident Mriom Nazir is to set up a new business after qualifying as a hair and makeup artist specialising in fashion and bridal hair and make-up.

2009-03-27 15:48:06

Burngreave Health Matters

Thursday 16th April 9.30am–3.00pm Provided FREE by Health Matters in Burngreave. Are you interested in health in your community? Would you like to find out more about health issues that affect people in Burngreave? Do you have ideas of how services could be better?

2009-03-27 15:39:34

Adult Learning

Guide to learning opportunities in Burngreave and Fir Vale New Courses for the Summer Term

2009-03-27 15:32:49

Sheffield Sport Foundation

Are you a young person interested in attending Athletics or Football sessions as a hobby or professional training?

2009-03-27 15:15:08

FREE ½ day Training for Landlords

How can the Council help you?

Tenancy advice
Repair advice
Where to get help
How to get concessions for landlords

2009-03-27 15:02:22

Zambuko Izibuko Cultural Crossings

Cultural exchange with dance workshops

2009-03-27 14:27:44

Burngreave Cultural Industries Challenge

Burngreave Cultural Industries Challenge, activities at the Vastry Offices, 2 Burngreave Road, Sheffielod, S3 9DD.,

2009-03-27 14:09:54

Messenger Editorial

The Messenger has had another two votes of confidence with grants from two charitable trusts who have seen the benefit of our work in the community: many thanks to the Scurrah Wainwright Charity and Sheffield Town Trust.

2009-03-27 13:42:43

Northern General Parking

Tighter parking controls on streets around Norwood Rd can now be introduced, after residents raised the issue with councillors at Burngreave Area Panel.

2009-03-27 13:34:13

No new homes until 2012

Following an angry meeting in January between the Council and Skinnerthorpe residents under threat of demolition, the Council have finally given a date of 2012 at the earliest to rebuild on Earl Marshal.

2009-03-27 13:23:39

BCAF Working Groups

Where do you go if you have concerns about local service, or other issues affecting your area?

2009-03-26 22:58:44

BCAF Annual General Meeting 2009

BCAF held its 2009 Annual General Meeting on Saturday March 7th at the Burngreave Vestry Hall.

2009-03-26 22:57:00

Burngreave Community Action Forum

Burngreave Community Action Forum (BCAF), is an independent organisation established in 1997 which fights to ensure the voices of Burngreave people are heard. Articles include:

Recent Achievements
Annual General Meeting
BCAF working groups

2009-03-26 22:47:07

BiG make it your Business

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities: Current financial position and legacy – a letter from the Partnership Board.

2009-03-26 22:27:19

News from Big Business

2009-03-26 22:11:39

Supporting Byron Wood School

A volunteer tells how helping at Byron Wood school has change her life as well as her children's

2009-03-26 16:47:59

Helping the homeless

Azeb comes from Eritrea and she has lived in Sheffield about three years. She has two children.

2009-03-26 16:44:46

Volunteering with the NHS

Arwa Alansi came to the UK 3 years ago and is from Yemen. She is qualified in haematology and worked in a hospital laboratory for 13 years. She is married and has a little boy.

2009-03-26 16:42:35

Messenger volunteer - Brent Moya

I began writing for the Burngreave Messenger on a voluntary basis over 3 years ago and have covered a wide range of stories.

2009-03-26 16:38:53

CAB volunteers

Laurie Marris has worked at the Pitsmoor CAB for about a year. After finishing her law degree, she wanted some experience before starting solicitor training

2009-03-26 16:33:33

Rainbow’s End

Volunteers in Burngreave come from all around the world, as I discovered when I talked recently to some of the 40 people who work voluntarily at Rainbow’s End charity shop at Sorby House

2009-03-26 16:30:11

Volunteering

Volunteer work is what keeps a lot of the community organisations going and is very rewarding and empowering for the individuals. This page celebrates some of the people who contribute to our area. Many residents learning English in Burngreave, are hoping to improve their language so they can get a job. ESOL learners with Kath Swinney’s Life Long Learning and Skills class at the Vestry Hall, are also gaining valuable experience as volunteers

2009-03-26 16:28:42

Sophie Mei breaks world record

Friday 13th March saw Sophie Mei, renowned belly dancer and Burngreave resident, break the world record for the most people simultaneously belly dancing, all in aid of Comic Relief.

2009-03-26 16:27:38

Wardens news

Sheffield Homes have announced that the Burngreave Wardens sevice will be cut from 8 to 5.

2009-03-26 16:16:03

Doing it for yourself

The Women's Construction Centre is well known in Burngreave for the DIY courses if offers. Recently partnerships with other local organisations have extended the range of opportunities for women in the community.

2009-03-26 15:29:57

No barriers No borders

In June last year No Barriers No Borders was set up to support disabled asylum seekers and refugees. This is no ordinary group, as the support will come from other disabled asylum seekers, like Aman Ali.

2009-03-26 14:20:21

Reem Kelani

Palestinian Musician Reem Kelani is to play two concerts for Gaza

2009-03-17 20:54:51

Ethnic Minority and Traveller Conference

Sheffield Ethnic Minority & Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS) are holding a conference on Community Cohesion on Thursday 18th June 2009.

2009-03-01 13:38:12

My Space? Our space!

The official launch of Parkwood Springs Park's Forest Garden Project will take place on Saturday 28th February 2009 between 11am and 3pm. All welcome!

2009-02-27 22:03:48

New Deal cuts projects two years early

On 17th February Burngreave New Deal for Communities announced that from 31st March there would be no more funding for any of their projects.

2009-02-18 17:25:06

Also awarded by the Area Panel...

Andy Shallice, John Turner, Steve Cooke, Norma Clarke, Sylvia Pennington and Shirley Grundy, recognised by the Area Panel

2009-02-02 13:35:22

Isilda Lang

Local childminder at St James parent and toddler group, awarded by the Area Panel for her support of provision for young children in the area.

2009-02-02 13:26:42

Annie Blindell

Volunteer the local Credit Union, awarded by the Area Panel for her work with Pitsmoor Credit Union

2009-02-02 13:20:30

Ron Rowley and Brian Newington

Volunteers for Sage Greenfingers, awarded by the Area Panel for their support of the local allotment project for residents with mental health problems.

2009-02-02 13:16:38

Pauline West

Chair of Firshill Tenants and Residents Association, awarded by the Area Panel for her work for with the TARA.

2009-02-02 13:13:11

Sheila Habershaw

Member of the Firhill Tenants and Residents Association, awarded by the Area Panel for work in the community and with the TARA.

2009-02-02 13:11:11

Julia Pidd

Member of Firshill Tennants and residents Association, awarded by the Area Panel for 11 years of support for her local TARA.

2009-02-02 13:08:18

Lisa Swift

Project Manager at the Burngreave Messenger, awarded by the Area Panel for her work on the local newspaper.

2009-02-02 12:59:12

Jon Cowley

Regeneration Manager at Burngreave New Deal for Communities, awarded by the Area Panel for his work on projects for young people.

2009-02-02 12:54:07

Area Panel meeting dates

Dates of the upcoming and final Area Panel meetings.

2009-02-02 12:52:41

Omar Mohammed

Youth Worker in Fir Vale, awarded by the Area Panel for his committment to young people.

2009-02-02 12:48:35

Dr Kate Bellingham

Doctor at Page Hall Practice, awarded by the Area Panel for her work as a GP.

2009-02-02 12:44:12

Naveed Hussain

Playworker at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, awarded by the Area Panel for his committment to young people at the Playground.

2009-02-02 12:39:41

Friends of Pitsmoor Adventure Playground

Volunteer supporters of Pitsmoor Adventure Playground awarded for their efforts.

2009-02-02 12:37:03

Burngreave Warden's Team

Burngreave's Community Warden's recognised for their contibution to positive changes in Burngreave

2009-02-02 12:20:24

Area Panel Award Winners

Full list of Award Winners and details of their achievement.

2009-02-02 12:02:12

Burngreave Walking Bus volunteers

Local residents, awarded for their volunteer work with the Walking Bus.

2009-02-02 11:54:44

Teaching Henna

Whiteway's school started an on going Henna course in November for local parents and children.

2009-02-01 22:09:22

Martin Luther King Day

On 19th January, the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration as the first black President, young and old people gathered at the Welcome Centre for the 5th annual celebration in rememberance of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

2009-02-01 21:57:01

Right Futures fundraise for Palestine

Nine young people from the Yemeni Community, aged between 17 and 19, have come together to form a group called Right Futures, to organise activities and events for the community.

2009-02-01 21:50:48

Diane Haimeed receives Night of Honour Award

Diane Haimeed has been a youth worker in Burngreave and Fir Vale for over 6 years, working with Sheffield Futures and the Yemeni Community Association's Study Support Project. In November she received the City's recognition for her hard work, in the Sheffield Night of Honours Awards. From a long list of Sheffield's workers and volunteers, Diane was chosen for the Investors in Children Award.

2009-02-01 21:28:29

Abbeyfield Park

The DIG project will finish at the end of May 2009. One of our last major projects will be the renovation of the kick pitch, formerly the old bowling green in front of Abbeyfield Park House.

2009-02-01 12:20:49

Allotments improved

Over the last few years we have supported Grimesthorpe Community Gardens Group in their aim to have all the plots on the site tenanted and producing local food.

2009-02-01 12:12:55

Fishing Club for Burngreave

Latest news from Green City Action including:

Allotments improved
Abbeyfield Park

2009-02-01 12:09:59

Planting Margate

On the frosty December morning, pupils from the Riverside Centre planted seven trees on the Margate Estate with staff from Sheffield Homes and Burngreave Community Forestry.

2009-02-01 11:51:42

Parents and gangs

The Targeted Youth Support Team have the task of preventing young people being drawn into violent crime. On Thursday 11th December 2008, a meeting was held at the Vestry Hall to advise parents about gang culture.

2009-02-01 11:30:00

Anyone interested in starting or joining a fishing club?

2009-02-01 11:09:47

Minilympics

A spectacular athletic event, to highlight the potential and achievement of young people aged 14-16, will be taking place on the 9th of May.

2009-01-30 17:07:00

Cemetery Petition

Following the petition to the Council in November about the state of Burngreave Cemetery, local resident John Duignan is disappointed with the response.

2009-01-30 16:14:12

1999-2009 Ten Years of the Area Panel

The Burngreave Area Panel is about to hold its last ever meeting paving the way for the arrival of Sheffield City Council’s new Community Assemblies.

2009-01-30 16:12:09

New Deal money

Last Issue we reported on New Deals' plans to make cuts to future and existing projects. January was full of rumours about plans for more cuts from April.

2009-01-30 16:07:30

Celebrating Fir Vale's Success

Fir Vale School's Presentation Evening held on 26th November celebrated the 10th Anniversary of its re-launch from the old Earl Marshal School in 1998.

2009-01-30 16:01:40

Carwood General Meeting

Meeting at Carwood – Thursday 5th February

2009-01-30 15:49:40

Abbeyfield Festival 2009

With the end of funding for festivals in Burngreave, the area’s main festival at Abbeyfield needs the support of residents and people working locally to make it happen this year.

2009-01-30 15:37:54

Be part of the walking bus

The Walking Bus was started in October 2006 by Community Wardens and local volunteers to help parents, children and the environment.

2009-01-30 15:20:27

Area Panel Photos

Pictures taken at the Area Panels Awards Ceremony in the Town Hall.

2009-01-30 14:49:58

Realising the Dream

On Sunday 25th January 2009, members of Burngreave and Sheffield's black community gathered at SADACCA – with a sense of happiness and pride, the crowd celebrated the historic achievement of President Barack Obama.

2009-01-30 14:37:31

Burngreave Cultural Industries Challenge

Burngreave Cultural Industries Challenge, activities at the Vastry Offices, 2 Burngreave Road, Sheffielod, S3 9DD.,

2009-01-29 19:34:53

Free advice and support to help you stop smoking!

The Sheffield Stop Smoking Service has trained stop smoking advisers ready to give you information on nicotine replacement products and other aids to stopping smoking and provide support to you after you have stopped smoking.

2009-01-29 18:55:17

Emergency and Support

Ever thought of working for South Yorkshire Police?

2009-01-29 18:31:33

Dorrett Buckley-Greaves M.B.E.

A Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) is awarded for achievement or service in and to the community of a responsible kind which is outstanding in its field.

2009-01-29 17:29:23

Burngreave Health Matters

The Burngreave Health Matters project is an initiative between Burngreave New Deal and the Primary Care Trust.

2009-01-29 17:20:58

Cainan Blake

Cainan Blake is 21 years of age and is coming to the end of his 6 months apprenticeship with BNDfC as a receptionist. Cainan was 20 years old when he started at BNDfC on 20th September 2008.

2009-01-29 17:14:18

Deliver It Green

Managed by Green City Action, Deliver It Green (DIG) has been operational since June 2006. The emphasis of the project has always been on delivery out in the community

2009-01-29 17:07:16

Help needed at Firs Hill TARA

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities including:

Deliver It Green
Cainan Blake
Burngreave Health Matters
Dorrett Buckley-Greaves M.B.E.

2009-01-29 17:01:59

Tom Gould

We are very sorry to announce that Tom Gould, 90, who featured last issue, died in early January 2009.

2009-01-29 16:28:26

Firshill Tenants and Residents Association needs new members to take on committee roles. A number of long standing members have recently retired, but the committee is still 6 members strong.

2009-01-29 16:23:40

Area Panel Awards

The Burngreave Area Panel Awards on Friday 23rd January was an uplifting occasion, with many local dignitaries attending, including our own Jackie Drayton and Steve Jones.

2009-01-29 16:06:25

Youth Entertainment Club

Policy Research (IPPR) shows that the lack of ‘somewhere to go in the evening’ is a regular grievance amongst teenagers.

2009-01-29 15:41:45

Jeevan Project

After almost six years in the Fir Vale community, the Jeevan project has just moved to the Pakistan Advice Centre building. Jeevan aims to provide young people with disabilities the means to build their confidence through group work.

2009-01-29 15:18:17

EID party

On Saturday 13th December, over 300 women and children attended an Eid party organised by the Yemeni Community Association Sheffield.

2009-01-29 15:08:54

Wicker Cafe

Rob and Sarah Armytage run the Wicker Cafe. and over the last 12 years have seen a lot of changes in the clientele and fashions of the area.

2009-01-29 15:07:00

Playground party

On 24th December 100 children filled the Adventure Playground for their annual Christmas party. But if it wasn't for the help of the community it never would have happened.

2009-01-29 15:01:09

Wicker traders join forces

After two years of road works and flood, the Wicker improvements are now mostly finished. For Burngreave residents it's definitely worth stopping on the way in to town. This issue we feature the Wicker Cafe

2009-01-29 14:35:35

Yoga for Byron Wood

In December children at Byron Wood learned the calming effects of yoga. With the Yoga4Schools Programme students, including those from the celebrated Fresh Start and Nurture units, practised calming exercises and breathing techniques.

2009-01-29 14:29:30

Festive Party

Festive cheer abounded at the Vestry Hall on December 20th where the annual Festive Party was held. Children from all over the Burngreave community enjoyed an afternoon of winter fun.

2009-01-29 14:26:13

Mosaics brighten Carwood Green

Over the last few months, Green City Action's ‘Deliver it Green’ project has been working to improve the green environment around the Carwood estate.

2009-01-29 14:23:35

University project inspires local youngsters

A packed event at the Vestry Hall on 21st January celebrated the achievement of Burngreave young people in a media project organised by the University of Sheffield, Burngreave Study Support Consortium and Burngreave New Deal.

2009-01-29 14:15:08

Festive party photos

Selection of photos from the 2008 Festive party.

2009-01-28 18:26:25

Photos from the Gaza march

Photos from the march demonstrating about the war in Gaza.

2009-01-28 18:25:07

March for Peace.

“Think Local, Act Global – GAZA & BURNGREAVE in need of peace”

2009-01-22 16:59:33

Community Skills courses

Community Skills courses for Spring 2009,from the Adult Learning Guide.

2009-01-06 00:02:44

Women's discussion sessions at Umar Mosque

The Umar Mosque has kindly allowed the use of their premises to allow women to discuss a range of issues affecting women from hijab, prayer, parenting, making a positive contribution to society and coping with the stresses of daily life.

2008-12-19 14:11:24

Job: Domestic Abuse Project Support Worker (Female)

Burngreave Domestic Abuse Project needs a female part-time Support Worker who speaks Urdu/Punjabi. To work primarily with Asian women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Salary Point 29: £24,331 pro rata
17.5 hrs
Closing date: Monday 12th January 2009

2008-12-03 20:33:38

New Youth Club and Cyber Café launches

A new Youth Club and Cyber café for Firth Park’s young people opened on the 1st December 2008.

2008-12-02 21:17:19

Burngreave Cultural Industries Challenge

The Burngreave Vestry Hall opened its doors to new activities earlier this year and SEMEA is the newest player on the block.

2008-12-02 18:53:07

Burngreave Electric Challenge Gala

Burngreave Electric Challenge Gala, Saturday December 13th 2008.

2008-12-02 18:41:27

Job: Engagement Worker

Burngreave New Deal for Communities, are looking to recruit for the above post.

Salary £19,076 pro rata
Closing date: Monday 8th December

2008-12-02 14:37:28

Fir Vale Festival entertainment

Gallery of photos taken at the Fir Vale Day of Celebration on 18th October 2008.

2008-12-01 13:59:37

New second hand shop

A new charity shop, Rainbow’s End Burngreave, is opening in Sorby House in the old Ladbrokes shop on Spital Hill. It will soon be a registered charity and is run by a group of local people.

2008-12-01 12:48:39

“He who plants a tree plants hope”

On Saturday 8th November 2008 on Nottingham Rec, people gathered to carry out improvements to their park, planting three new trees in the park

2008-12-01 12:46:25

Watoto opening

The new Watoto Pre- School centre was officially opened by the boxer Johnny Nelson.

2008-12-01 12:40:12

St Catherine’s reopening

On Sunday 12th October, a beautiful sunny morning, St Catherine’s Church re-opened after major refurbishments.

2008-12-01 12:35:07

Tom turns ninety

Tom Gould, celebrates his 90th birthday on the 16th December. Born in 1918 on Botham Street, off Grimesthorpe Road, Tom is one of the oldest residents on the Firshill estate.

2008-12-01 12:30:44

Walk good

Walk good is a Jamaican phrase which simply means ‘have a good journey’. One of the most memorable journeys taken by Jamaicans over sixty years ago was that on the “Windrush” ship in 1948.

2008-12-01 12:27:16

St Catherine’s Living Library

“St. Catherine’s Catholic Primary School recently held a living library in our school hall, which was a great success. We had lots of visitors to the library to meet with our ‘living’ books.”

2008-12-01 12:24:05

Realising the dream

On the 20th January 2009, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the first black president of the USA. Preparations are under way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day in the light of this historic occasion.

2008-12-01 12:22:04

New Deal – the end in sight

In September, Burngreave New Deal for Communities announced it would be cutting existing and planned projects. The programme was over-committed by £2.6million, meaning more spending was planned than covered by Government funding. On top of this the Government made an extra cut of over £880,000, resulting in a possible overspend of £3.4 million.

2008-12-01 12:14:24

Young advocates in Beijing

Two youth council members from Burngreave went on a life-changing trip to Beijing in September. They joined a global conference of 100 disabled and able-bodied young people from 20 countries, plus 100 youngsters from China.

2008-12-01 12:08:23

Hundreds gather for centre opening

The Pakistan Advice and Community Association opened its new premises on Page Hall Road on 30th October. In a well attended ceremony, around 280 members of the local community met in the centre’s new community space.

2008-12-01 11:54:38

Why spend Christmas alone?

An invitation to a free Christmas dinner with friends.

2008-11-29 22:51:01

A Knitting Request

Carol R Kallerd would like your help with her knitting group.

2008-11-29 22:45:58

Road Improvement Suggestions

Mrs SJ Reaney offers some suggestions on how to improve congestion and other road safety issues in the Barnsley Road/Earl Marshal Road area.

2008-11-29 22:22:54

Diverted Traffic?

Following road works on Nottingham Street and Pilgim Street, workers left behind their traffic diversion signs.

2008-11-29 21:52:28

Muslim graves in Burngreave Cemetery

We may think that multicultural Burngreave is a fairly recent thing, but a collection of graves of Muslim people in Burngreave cemetery dating from 70 to 80 years ago shows how long Burngreave has been a mixed community.

2008-11-29 21:15:54

Mission Accomplished

Green City Action have also recently completed the autumn round of works on the gardens of our elderly residents.

2008-11-29 21:02:40

Green Carwood

Over the last few months Green City Action's ‘Deliver it Green’ project has been working to improve the green environment around the Carwood estate.

2008-11-29 20:48:30

Beauty Beneath ladies hair salon

Latest news from Green City Action including:

Green Carwood
Mission Accomplished
Tool Bank opening hours

2008-11-29 20:45:07

Beauty Beneath ladies hair salon, on Hinde House Lane in Fir Vale, opened at the end of October and is run by Afshan Islam. The salon is soon to expand with beauticians using the upstairs room, thereby giving women one environment for all their beauty requirements.

2008-11-29 20:40:04

Firvale Pumpkin of the Year

Sunday 26th October 2008 saw the Firvale Pumpkin of the Year Championship take place. The event, officiated by Barry Ashmoore and Kevin Cooper, took place at Wincobank allotments.

2008-11-29 20:09:30

Local Business helps smokers to quit

Burngreave-based couple Mary and Mayank Bramhbhatt, have recently launched NOBACCO, a unique mouth fresher which fights tobacco addiction, to help smokers across the UK to quit their habit for good!

2008-11-29 20:02:27

BCAF: Past, Present, Future?

BCAF Quarterly Forum Meeting, Saturday 6th December 2008.

2008-11-28 20:41:39

FREE office furniture and equipment

BNDfC have various office furniture and equipment that is surplus to requirements.

2008-11-28 20:36:45

Small Grants scheme

We’ve asked for no further applications for the current round of small grants.

2008-11-28 20:35:25

Legacy not History

Partnership Board are investing a lot of time and energy on developing the succession arrangements for New Deal. The essence of our plans so far are that we will have a new company to manage NDC buildings to generate funds for local community benefit and a neighbourhood partnership that will agree how to invest those funds.

2008-11-28 20:33:32

New Board Member

The Burngreave New Deal for Communities (BNDfC) Articles of Association (para 3.9) allows the use of co-option as a method to fill Board vacancies.

2008-11-28 20:31:48

Programme review

New Deal is undergoing a review

2008-11-28 20:19:19

Kashmir Earthquake fund

On Monday 10th November, members of the Kashmir Earthquake Relief fund were delighted to receive cheques for £12,150 from Councillor Jackie Drayton.

2008-11-28 16:28:13

Creative Outpost in the Chapel

If you happened to be strolling through Burngreave Cemetery on Friday 10th of October, you may have stumbled across a very positive and eclectic group of people. ‘Creative Outpost’ is a multitalented group of volunteers who are motivated by the revival of Burngreave’s Chapel and Cemetery. They see it being used in diverse and electrifying ways.

2008-11-28 15:30:27

Fir Vale's Got Talent photo gallery

Gallery of photas taken at the Fir Vale Day of Celebration on 18th October 2008.

2008-11-28 14:37:29

Verdon Race walkers

Following the success of the Race for Life in June 2008, local walkers continued training and Activity Sheffield organised a walk at Wentworth Castle in Barnsley.

2008-11-27 20:36:04

Full response from Bereavment Services

A full response from Bereavment Services following John Duignan's protests about the Cemetery maintenence.

2008-11-27 16:11:46

Fir Vale's got talent

On 18th October Fir Vale School hosted the Fir Vale Festival, which brought the whole community together. It drew out all the different talents we have in Fir Vale.

2008-11-27 15:17:38

BNDfC Small Grants Oversubscribed

BNDfC regretfully announces that it is unable to accept any new applications for small grants until further notice. All drop-in sessions have also been cancelled.

2008-11-26 17:21:28

Guides Christmas Fayre

The 186th Sheffield Guides, based in Burngreave, are raising money for their 2009 Switzerland trip at their Christmas Fayre

2008-11-24 18:57:14

Job: Youth Worker

Ellesmere Youth Project requires a Part-time Youth Worker. 12 hours per week at £7.50 per hour.

Closing date 14th NOVEMBER 2008

2008-11-07 20:18:51

Anti gun and knife crime.

Nottingham Cliff Park on Saturday 8th November at 12-4pm, all welcome.

2008-11-02 18:25:14

Ellesmere Youth Project AGM

Saturday 15th November 2008 at the Vestry Hall.

Food and refreshments will be provided

2008-10-26 10:59:02

SOLID AGM

We are inviting you to our 3rd Annual General Meeting on Monday, 10th November 2008 at SYAC (South Yorkshire African Caribbean Training and Enterprise centre).

2008-10-26 10:51:22

Art in Nottingham Cliff Park

In the Nottingham cliff rec art work was commissioned for positive messages and memorials.

2008-10-09 17:27:53

Tool Bank open

The GCA Tool Bank is open as usual on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12 noon and Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm.

2008-09-29 13:43:00

Fir Vale Day Of Celebration 2008

Festival and talent contest on Saturday 18th October at Firvale School.

2008-09-29 08:57:11

Parents help children Aim Higher

Evidence shows that parents and carers are a major influence on their children's attitude to education; it can be positive or negative often depending on the parent's personal experience of education. Parents who have no experience of university or Higher Education may find it difficult to give their children guidance and encouragement to continue in education.

2008-09-29 00:29:45

Drug Project success

The main focus of attention was preparing the new youth shelter and the brick built electric shed ready for the commemorative artwork to be applied. We are not sure where most of the paint went, onto the shelter or onto the volunteers themselves. Joking aside, the youths worked really hard to improve the facilities and deserve great thanks for their efforts. In addition to the painting, the park was given a general clean up with the seating being re-oiled, grass and shrubs trimmed and several large self-set trees removed. Before this we had a fantastic response from an even younger group of helpers around Malton Street, where a site we have improved over the last two years had some GCA designed and built play structures installed.

2008-09-29 00:08:45

Young people provide helping hands

Towards the end of August the DIG Team worked with a large number of youth volunteers from Streetworx to help them to improve Nottingham Street recreation ground.

2008-09-28 23:54:29

It’s the tree planting season again!

At this time of year trees are ready to take a rest, so now’s the time to 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 at this year’s events:

2008-09-28 23:35:04

Family Cycling Day

On the first Sunday of the summer holidays, two coaches (funded by BNDfC) took over 100 adults and children to Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire to enjoy the freedom and exercise that cycling can offer.

2008-09-28 23:20:39

Enterprising Centre

Fir Vale School officially opened its new £700,000 Enterprise Centre in December 2007 to support the school’s specialist role in business and develop a spirit of enterprise amongst its students.

2008-09-28 22:00:08

Big move for Pakistan Advice Centre

The Pakistan Advice and Community Association in Fir Vale was overjoyed to announce their plans to move into new premises on the ground floor of the old Firth Park Hotel on Page Hall Road which had lain empty and neglected for almost a year.

2008-09-28 11:37:20

Burngreave Community Action Forum (BCAF)

BCAF will move into new premises at 82 Spital Hill.
BCAF has a brand new website
September quarterly Forum meeting

2008-09-26 20:24:26

‘Talk Matters’

How to keep talking to our children and support them with their education and achievements.

2008-09-26 19:53:15

Introduction to Community Development and Health

Free 14 week course starting 9th October 2008 at the Furnival: Learn how to work with your community. Learn about health issues

2008-09-26 19:45:37

Burngreave Advocacy Now!

Burngreave Advocacy Now! are looking for Volunteer Community Advocates.

2008-09-26 19:43:58

Grant given to SVP Furniture Store Sheffield

The SVP (St Vincent de Paul Society) is an international charity with ‘conferences’ all over the world. Burngreave is lucky enough to have such a conference based at St Catherine’s Church, Melrose Road.

2008-09-26 18:38:38

Area Panel meeting

For discussion at the next Area Panel meeting on 9th October 2008:

Community space at St Catherine’s School
£50,000 for Libraries, Parks or Streets
Community Assemblies

2008-09-26 18:37:36

Cleethorpes here we come

Saturday 23rd August was the annual Burngreave New Deal for Communities Seaside Trip to Cleethorpes. There were five coaches with 218 Burngreave residents (115 adults and 103 children) made up of grandparents, parents, children, aunties, uncles and cousins, together with all the kit and caboodle that goes with a day trip to the seaside – prams, bags, car seats and cooler bags.

2008-09-26 18:27:31

Walk Good

a filmmaker and digital artist, I had always been interested in looking into the past, especially when I see a gap.

2008-09-26 18:06:32

Fashion show

A colourful fashion show with a variety of dance performances brought the Vestry Hall to life on the 30th of August. The clothes were all designed and made by girls who have attended the Burngreave After School Support Project (BASSP).

2008-09-26 17:48:17

Summer Fun Photos

There was loads of stuff to do this summer for children and young people. Here’s just a few photos of things they got up to.

2008-09-26 17:22:25

Tonnes of Summer fun

There was loads of stuff to do this summer for children and young people. Here’s just a few photos of things they got up to.

2008-09-26 16:47:49

Playground party & plans

A warm sun shone over Pitsmoor Adventure Playground for their ‘End of Summer Party’ on the 31st August. Face painting, team games, a bouncy castle and a DJ were some of the special activities.

2008-09-26 16:12:37

Messenger AGM

The Burngreave Messenger is holding its Annual General Meeting: 11am, Saturday 25th October 2008.

2008-09-26 15:44:37

SADACCA Daycare open again

June 2007, when Sheffield was besieged with a monstrous flow of gallons and gallons of water after the River Don overflowed its banks, the SADACCA Day Care Centre was one of the services affected the most.

2008-09-26 12:57:38

Burngreave Cemetery Chapel open days

Chapel in Burngreave cemetery open to the public

2008-09-26 12:33:50

Barrows, bards and a barbecue

Visitors to the Greenfingers open day on 10th September were treated to a tour of the allotments, songs, recitals of creative writing by Write Horizons, sunshine and a barbecue.

2008-09-26 11:13:39

Young Advisors event sensations!

event on the 29th August, around 90 people attended at the Nottingham Cliff Rec. Young Advisors Afrah Al-kheili, Farhan Ahmed and Zanumb Bibi supervised the entire event with help from Streetworx staff and volunteers.

2008-09-25 18:45:19

Council focuses on Page Hall

The Area Panel called a meeting on Thursday 18th September with the aim of resolving residents’ concerns in Page Hall. The area has often felt neglected, and has recently struggled with issues linked with the arrival of economic migrants and their families.

2008-09-25 15:43:12

Burngreave Post Offices safe from closure

The three main Post Offices in Burngreave and Fir Vale are to remain open, following the announcement of closures across South Yorkshire on 5th August.

2008-09-25 15:22:00

Nottingham Cliff Park Event

Burngreave's Real Young Advisors have organised a community event at Nottingham Cliff Park on Sunday 10th August.

2008-08-07 13:26:00

Byron Wood Parents Group celebrate

On the 15th July 2008 the Byron Wood Parents Group came together to hold a celebration event for all the parents and workers who have been involved in the setting up and running of the group.

2008-07-28 20:41:29

Job: Health Trainer

The Health Trainer will work to improve the health of individuals from target groups agreed with the line manager. The post involves supporting individuals in learning how to make better health choices and supporting them in initiating and sustaining appropriate behavioural changes. The post also involves helping people to find and use the right services.

37.5 hours per week
£14,834 – £17,732 pa
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 6th August 2008

2008-07-25 19:00:34

Job: Health Trainer Co-ordinator

The Health Trainer Co-ordinator will take lead responsibility for implementing and monitoring the delivery of the Burngreave Health Trainers including the recruitment and support of volunteers. The post will be largely office based but with the expectation of regular visits to community locations. The post will be based in Burngreave.

37.5 hours per week
£20,225 – £26,123 pa
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 6th August 2008

2008-07-25 18:25:42

Festival comments

Share your views on the 2008 Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.

2008-07-21 14:26:49

Annual Convocation

Shiloh Church at 8 Gower Street invites you to the Annual Convocation, a great time of celebration, with live gospel singing, dancing, great music and interesting talks on issues from the Bible.

2008-07-21 11:21:00

Young People’s Day 24th July 2008

Organised and presented by young people from Shiloh Church and guided by their youth leaders and pastor, the day is open to all children and young people aged from 8 – 18.

2008-07-21 11:12:19

Job: Early Years Practitioner

Watoto Pre School is looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner.

Salary: £12,300
Hours: 37hrs per week
Closing Date: Thursday 31st July 2008

2008-07-21 11:08:34

Training to help your group fundraise

South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB) are running an 8-week OCN accredited Funding & Fundraising course for voluntary and community groups who wantto learn about funding and fundraising.

2008-07-21 11:03:30

Training

Training opportunities for young people in Burngreave during summer 2008.

2008-07-20 20:11:24

Trips and Events

Trips and events for young people during the summer 2008.

2008-07-20 19:19:24

Youth Clubs

Youth Clubs for children and young people in Burngreave, summer 2008.

2008-07-20 17:25:03

Roma Family History Afternoon

Sheffield Companions Club hosted a Roma Family History Celebration on June 24 2008, to bring together many of the Roma families, mainly from Slovakia, who have settled in Burngreave, Fir Vale and Page Hall in recent years.

2008-07-20 12:06:35

Devon Gardens Celebration

Devon Gardens has been transformed in recent months, and on 12th July 2008, residents celebrated the success of the project so far.

2008-07-20 11:56:27

Nottingham Cliff work day

This summer, Streetworx and Green City Action will be working with young people on improvements to the Nottingham Cliff Rec.

2008-07-20 11:44:15

Campaign success for Aman Ali

Aman Ali was granted indefinite leave to remain in Britain on Wednesday 25th June 2008.

2008-07-20 11:40:57

Brett Anton Blake

16th October 1984 – 7th June 2008

2008-07-19 20:13:47

Join the Friends

The Friends of Osgathorpe Park (Foop) were formed around five years ago and now consist of five members of the local community.

2008-07-18 21:29:23

Festival photo album volume 2

Gallery of photos from the 2008 Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.

2008-07-18 17:12:56

Playing Together Peacefully

Children will be learning conflict resolution and co-operation skills through art, drama and play at Firshill After School Club.

2008-07-18 16:36:30

Festival photo album volume 1

Gallery of photos from the 2008 Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.

2008-07-18 12:48:26

Firshill Summer Fayre

Firshill TARA held its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday 14th June at Roe Lane Community Centre. The Fayre was well-attended, with around 60 people turning up to enjoy the many activities there.

2008-07-17 21:59:39

Targeted Support

The issue of guns and gangs came to the forefront in Sheffield and particularly Burngreave with the shooting of Jonathon Matondo at Nottingham Cliff playground in October 2007. We talk to Ronny Tucker, leader of the new ‘Targeted Youth Support Team’ set up to help divert young people from joining gangs and reduce the use of guns.

2008-07-17 21:13:57

Cultural celebration

The Station Foyer on the Wicker held its annual Refugee Week event on 20th June with a Cultural Fashion Show and Training Awards, celebrating the contribution of refugees and asylum seekers to the community.

2008-07-17 21:03:13

Have Faith In The Kids

I am a resident in Burngreave who has seen major changes in the area, not only from an employment perspective but also environmentally. Burngreave has in the past been seen as a ‘no go area’ but recently improvements have placed it on the Sheffield map. These improvements are due in part to the hard work that has been put in place by Burngreave New Deal for Communities (BNDfC).

2008-07-17 21:01:01

Apprentices told ‘you’re hired’

A 26-year-old from Burngreave who was unemployed and claiming benefits has turned her life around after signing up to a scheme to help people find work.

2008-07-17 20:55:36

New designs for adventure playground

Children got a chance to have their say in the design of a new building at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground.

2008-07-17 20:52:18

Advocacy Now

Mrs A suffers from medical conditions including renal failure and receives kidney dialysis twice a week. She was struggling to get to an upstairs bathroom, but could not access help as Mrs A speaks no English. Our bi-lingual advocate supported the client through an assessment by the Aids and Adaptations Dept at the Council.

2008-07-17 20:51:03

Thanks to Naheem

Naheem Hanif has worked for the Messenger for three years as the Advertising Manager. He will be leaving the Messenger this month, taking voluntary redundancy.

2008-07-17 20:47:51

Burngreave Amateur Boxing Club

The local community can grab a taste of ring side action with the opening of Burngreave Amateur Boxing Club.

2008-07-17 20:40:11

Strings attached for promising fiddler

A budding Sheffield violinist is hoping to hit the right notes by pursuing her musical dreams now that she has an instrument to be proud of.

2008-07-17 20:36:47

Hope On The Streets

Burngreave churches came together on 7th June 2008 alongside 200 Christians from across the city, as part of the nationwide ‘HOPE08’ initiative that is encouraging Christians to get out of their churches and clean up their local community.

2008-07-17 20:32:13

News from Burngreave New Deal for Communities including:

Programme review
Children's festive party
New board member
Legacy not History
New rules on spend
Small grants scheme
Free office furniture and equipment

2008-07-17 20:30:46

Tool Bank

GCA’s Tool Bank is still thriving. To borrow tools or find out more please call us or pop in when we’re open.

2008-07-17 20:22:02

Northern General parking

Latest news from Green City Action, including:

The big DIG Carwood cleanup
Tool Bank

2008-07-17 20:19:43

Residents living near to the Northern General Hospital have expressed their frustration at the lack of action being taken about the street parking in the area.

2008-07-17 20:13:44

Pitsmoor Pipers

City of Sheffield Pipe Band return from emotional visit to Sheffield Memorial Park involving Pitsmoor Residents.

2008-07-17 20:12:51

The big DIG Carwood cleanup

The Green City Action DIG team have just completed a project to replace the rotten benches on Carwood Green. The public spaces on the Carwood estate are run down and poorly maintained. The benches, installed when the estate was built in the mid 1970s were made using second hand railway sleepers which have rotted and been vandalised over the years.

2008-07-17 20:07:47

Lord Mayor opens new park in Page Hall

The first project of the regeneration of Page Hall is completed as the Lord Mayor officially opens the Wensley and Wade Street green space.

2008-07-17 19:27:09

Summer Activities 2008

Summer activities for young people in Burngreave including youth clubs, trips & events, football, sports, art & media, music & dance and training.

2008-07-17 19:14:55

Abbeyfield Festival 2008

The atmosphere at Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival was peaceful in spite of fears raised by the shooting of Tarek Choubaib on Friday. People came together to support local talent and were enjoying themselves.

PLUS: Galleries of extra photos

2008-07-17 19:10:22

Champions inspire Sports Foundation

Young residents, Abdirisak Ahmed and Muktar Mohammed, have won gold medals in Junior Athletics at county and national levels, while Muktar also plays for Sheffield Wednesday. Their achievements inspired the Somali community in Burngreave to launch the Sheffield Sports Foundation in June.

2008-07-17 14:27:58

حفل فني وخطابي في المدرسة العربية

أحيت إدارة المدرسة العربية التابعه لجمعية الجالية اليمنية – شفيلد – حفلاً فنياً وخطابياً مساء يوم الخميس الماضي الموافق 19 يونيو في قاعة Fir Vale Theatre بمناسبة إنتهاء العام الدراسي 2007 – 2008 بحضور رئيس الجالية اليمنية الأخ صالح النود وعضو المجلس البلدي لمدينة شفيلد السيد/ محمد أشفاق والسيد جون كاولي مدير الجاليات في منطقة بنجريف والسيد أحمد جرنه مدير حملة التعليم ومحو الأمية في منطقة بنجريف وعدد كبير من الضيوف وأولياء أمور الطلبة وأعضاء الهيئة الادارية للجمعية .

2008-07-04 00:11:56

Job: Learning Mentor - Cellar Space

The Cellar Space provides a safe environment for young people aged 11–16 who are finding it difficult to engage with mainstream education. We work with each young person to identify their needs, interests, and strengths in order to develop their confidence and self-esteem. We are looking for an experienced worker to join our team.

21 hrs per week (39 weeks per year)
starting on £18,907 pro rata
Deadline for applications: Thursday 10th July 2008 (4pm)

2008-07-03 23:17:11

Vacancy: StreetworX administrator

StreetworX is looking for a part-time administrator in Burngreave.

Salary: £14,197 to £16,217
15 hours a week
closing date: Friday, 11th July 2008

2008-07-01 22:56:32

Vacancy for Youth Worker with StreetworX

Vacancy: Temporary Full-time Youth Worker Post until May 2010

Salary: £17,625 to £19,841 (qualified) or £15,337 to £17,053 (unqualified)
37 hours a week
closing date: Friday, 11th July 2008

2008-07-01 21:07:49

Fund-raising meal

A newly formed group run by Sheffield Disabled Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, called ‘No Barriers No Borders’, have organised a fund-raising meal at the Ashram Cafe on Sunday 6th July.

2008-07-01 00:50:01

Job: Part time Administrator

A vacancy has arisen for a part time administrator to work in the Rotherham and Sheffield offices of the South Yorkshire Women’s Development Trust.

Salary: £16,217 – £16,536
18 hours per week
Closing Date: Friday 11th July, 2008

2008-06-30 20:17:36

Arabic School celebration

The Arabic Community Language School held an event on Thursday June 19th at Fir Vale School to celebrate achievements during the academic year 2007 – 2008.

2008-06-27 19:18:53

Job: Management Information Administrator - Burngreave Opportunities

Burngreave Opportunities are looking for a Management Information Administrator to join their small and friendly team based at Forum House.

Salary: £16653 – £17860 (pay award pending)
Closing date: Monday 30th June 2008 (12 noon)

2008-06-23 17:48:39

100 attend human rights meeting

100 attend meeting on human rights in the south of Yemen

2008-06-19 21:09:38

Job: Volunteer Support Worker - Burngreave Advocacy Now!

Burngreave Advocacy Now! require a Volunteer Support Worker to recruit, induct, support and supervise volunteer advocates.

10.5 hrs per week
£23,749 pro rata
Closing date: Thursday 3rd July (12 noon)

2008-06-17 18:07:08

Urban Music

The Cactus Club hosted three nights of urban music, rap and break dancing in August 2005. The events were organised by Urban Music, who started out of a desire for all types of street music to have a positive influence on youngsters.

2008-06-14 20:57:12

Finally, a shelter from the elements

Abbeyfield Park finally has the shelter that it’s being trying to get put up for over a year.

2008-06-14 20:54:36

Firshill in bloom

Firshill Neighbourhood Watch ran a ‘Firshill in bloom’ gardening competition and judging was completed last week. The two judges, Martyn Parker from the horticultural department of Sheaf Training, and Christopher Bull from SUFC Academy groundstaff, were impressed by the effort local gardeners had made.

2008-06-14 20:08:11

El-Nisah women’s group

Over 80 women attended El- Nisah women’s group Health Day in June 2005.

2008-06-14 20:02:47

Decision time for Parkwood landfill

Plans to tip more active waste at Parkwood landfill are worth an estimated £34 million to site operators Viridor. They have now submitted the long-awaited planning application and local residents are intensifying their campaign against it.

2008-06-14 19:44:35

Firshill TARA Summer Fayre

Firshill TARA is to hold its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday 14th June 2008.

2008-06-12 18:32:23

Refugee week 16th - 22th June 2008

A programme of local events, celebrations and discussions during Refugee Week 2008.

2008-06-10 00:09:12

Parkwood Springs Community Training Days

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

2008-06-07 12:58:42

"A Kashmir for Karen"

A meal to raise funds for the Karen community in Burma affected by the cyclone at the Kashmir on Spital Hill

2008-06-05 20:23:14

‘Pick & Mix’ Training Programme

You choose the training you want from a list below and Apprenticeships for All will deliver your individual training package in a local venue, for free!

2008-06-02 14:26:01

Solid (formerly Parents of Prisoners Support Group)

Do you have a loved one in prison? Are you feeling isolated and unsupported?

2008-06-02 14:22:11

Somali mental health

The Somali Mental Health Project aims to help people with mental illness, increase understanding of mental health issues and provide a bridge between services and the Somali community. Saeed Abdi, Team Leader, was interviewed for the Messenger.

2008-06-02 10:44:07

Getting on with your neighbours

Mediation Sheffield (MESH), a free mediation service helping people involved in neighbourhood disputes, is looking for volunteers, especially people from different ethnic backgrounds. Michelle Cook interviews MESH volunteer Lyn Brandon to find out what is involved.

2008-06-02 10:14:44

One man and his dog

Sheffield Homes have found themselves under fire after they refused an elderly man permission to keep his dog.

2008-06-02 10:07:36

Hope for the future

The aim of the Hope project was to give 6 young hopefuls the opportunity to gain skills, experience and knowledge by undergoing different training programmes and work practice. The skills, experience and knowledge acquired are transferable and could be implemented in many different environments and work roles.

2008-05-31 18:38:40

Coffee Morning at St Peter’s Church

Local resident, Sylvia Pennington is inviting other residents to St Peter’s coffee morning on:

2008-05-30 21:40:54

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?

Readers' letters:

A fed up resident of Pye Bank Drive writes to the Messenger
Rob Smith expresses his views on the recent violence amongst young people

2008-05-30 21:06:47

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

Learning Festival Extra Photos

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

A gallery of extra photographs from the Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival on Sunday 18th May 2008.

2008-05-30 20:33:54

Parkwood School Social Cohesion Conference

Sheffield Hilton Hotel Friday 11th July

Parkwood School supports children from a range of areas, including Pye Bank, in Burngreave, where there are families from a range of cultures including many Somali, Pakistani and Yemeni families as well as white British and Caribbean families. The school also supports families from Shirecliffe and Southey Green where there are mainly white British families.

2008-05-30 20:28:05

Burngreave Education Forum

How can we support parents?

How do we avoid exclusions?

What do we need to do to keep our children and young people in school?

How do young people get an education even if they are excluded from school?

2008-05-30 19:32:52

Family Advocacy Team

Parents are an important part of helping children to do well in school, but it’s not easy to get involved with your children’s education, when there are real life worries to deal with.

2008-05-30 19:14:02

Integration for da nation!

On the 16th April an interfaith discussion took place at the Vestry Hall, bringing together faith organisations from Sheffield and Bradford to share ideas and good practice.

2008-05-30 18:50:14

Interfaith walk of unity

The 5th annual march for peace organised by Burngreave’s religious institutions took place on the 13th April. We were set to go through Burngreave, Fir Vale and Firth Park as usual.

2008-05-30 18:36:36

St Catherine’s refurbishment

Shrouded in blue safety mesh and scaffolding, one of Burngreave’s most iconic buildings is undergoing a long awaited programme of renovation work.

2008-05-30 18:25:51

Street Pastoring

Street Pastoring is faith-based engagement with young people on the streets, often in the evening. It offers support, guidance and a listening ear for young people.

2008-05-30 18:18:29

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

Elders Project

The Elders project’s aim is to attract elderly members (especially those who are socially excluded, isolated and vulnerable) of the Burngreave and Firvale area to take part in activities.

2008-05-30 17:04:51

Jeevan Project

Jeevan provides opportunities for young Asian women with learning disabilities. It aims to empower and encourage young Asian women to speak up for themselves and integrate into society.

2008-05-30 17:01:56

Friday knitting drop-in sessions

Do you enjoy knitting? Or wish to learn? And want to meet new people?

2008-05-30 16:30:26

Supporting the Adventure Playground

The St George’s Day Event at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground on 26th April was a success! There were lots of new faces and it was good to see girls playing on the newly opened aerial runway which was recently fixed by staff and members of the users Group.

2008-05-30 16:25:23

East meets west

On the hottest day of the year so far, music is booming from the PA in the Vestry Hall and dancers are hard at work at one of their twiceweekly rehearsals for ‘East Meets West’, a show designed to showcase music and dance from different cultures.

2008-05-30 15:41:17

New site for Advocacy Project

A local project to help residents of Burngreave with social welfare issues has now set up office in the heart of the community on Spital Hill.

2008-05-30 15:27:21

World class musician

To most Burngreave residents, Kamalbir is known for working in Ellesmere Road Post Office. However, he is also famous around the world as a performer and composer of classical Indian music.

2008-05-30 15:15:57

Sixty minutes in Arabic

Hope, optimism, unity and entertainment are the keywords for Burngreave resident Wajdi Raweh in his Sheffield Live radio show ‘Siteen Daqiqa be Alarabi’ meaning ‘Sixty Minutes in Arabic’.

2008-05-30 15:06:57

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 Multicultural Festival

The 10th anniversary of the Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival, with fun for all the family, food from all over the world, music, and much more.

2008-05-30 10:29:41

“We want to be heard”

At the BCAF quarterly meeting on Saturday 3rd of May, the Youth Council and young people in Burngreave came to express their distress about not being given the voice and power to contribute to changes taking place in Burngreave.

2008-05-30 09:21:05

"No Deportations to War Zones" public meeting

South Yorkshire Migrant & Asylum Action Group is hosting a public meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd June at SADACCA with a panel of speakers.

2008-05-30 08:33:36

Somali Women’s event

One Saturday night in April, there was a fantastic party at the Vestry Hall organised by Sado Egal from Somali Women’s Disability Group.

2008-05-30 07:40:44

Learning Festival

Sunday 18th May 2008 was a great day for a local and friendly festival so the Burngreave Learning Festival at Verdon Street was perfectly placed and timed.

2008-05-30 06:43:40

Byron Wood parents’ day extra photos

More photograohs of the Byron Wood Family Fun Day on Wednesday 14th May 2008.

2008-05-29 19:46:03

Byron Wood parents’ day

On Wednesday 14th May, parents and children turned out in force to support the Family Fun Day. It was organised after parents at Byron Wood decided they wanted to set up a parents’ group.

2008-05-29 18:57:28

Abbeyfield Park Environment Day

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

2008-05-29 17:44:57

Burngreave Community Radio

Burngreave Community radio is testing its tranmission and planning to be on air on 103.1FM by Saturday 31st May.

2008-05-29 16:18:35

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

Adult Learners Week, May 2008

A week long programme of activities and educational sessions hosted by local schools.

2008-05-13 18:38:03

Burngreave Learning Festival

Information about the ‘Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival’ in May 2008.

2008-05-11 13:55:59

Learning Festival - Main Stage

Performances on the Main Stage at this year's ‘Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival’.

2008-05-08 22:08:22

A ‘Companionable’ Night

Friday 29th July 2005, the Friends of Burngreave Cemetery and Chapel held a fundraising Blues Night at the Companions Club on Barnsley Road.

2008-05-04 18:35:03

Iraqi Kurds

Iraqi Kurds in Sheffield are facing renewed fears of deportation. Stories of sudden arrest and removal have been spreading through the Kurdish community as the Government has started to round up and detain ‘failed’ asylum seekers at Heathrow.

2008-05-04 18:29:55

Alice Ingham – A Life in Pitsmoor

In the fast and hectic pace of the 21st century, most of us will move house, change neighbourhoods, jobs and even schools several times during our lifetimes. Alice Ingham, a Pitsmoor resident for almost ninety years, has a very different story to tell.

2008-05-04 18:13:57

Relative Harmony

After residents raised concerns about possible negative effects of the London bombings on local Muslims, the Messenger spoke to Imam Ali Amed of the At-Taqwa Somali Mosque and Community Centre.

2008-04-20 15:02:26

PATWAR

Local residents have been meeting to discuss what people in Burngreave can do in response to the tragic events in London.

2008-04-20 14:57:47

Understanding Islam

Ahmed Hussain was once better known as DJ Billy. He was signed to a record label; he was even offered a chance to record in India. Yet he gave it all up to devote his life to Islam. He now runs the Iqra Book and Gift centre on Owler Lane. The shop and his role model status have prompted young people to question their faith and idols, promoting a deeper understanding of Islam.

2008-04-20 14:50:55

Burngreave Seminars

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

2008-04-16 15:37:59

Open source computer training for women

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

2008-04-15 20:27:52

Tea and Textiles

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

2008-04-15 00:02:42

What’s happening at Sorby House?

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

2008-04-11 17:50:25

NEW cafe in the Furnival

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

2008-04-10 22:25:16

Friendly Knitting Group

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

2008-04-10 17:53:41

Public Meeting on Asylum Health

This event will be taking place at the showroom cinema.

2008-04-10 17:24:34

Public Speaking for Women

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

2008-04-10 17:18:59

Interfaith Walk of Unity

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

2008-04-09 19:31:42

Digital Photography Course

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

2008-04-09 00:15:04

Questions for New Deal

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

2008-04-07 14:07:31

Good News for the Messenger

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

2008-04-07 14:05:59

Campaign for Aman Ali

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

2008-04-07 11:00:39

2708 Kurdish New Year

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

2008-04-07 10:22:34

Fancy trying out bowling?

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

2008-04-07 00:31:55

Conversation Clubs

Burngreave is home to a wide variety of languages, but demand for one outstrips all others – English.

2008-04-07 00:25:48

New Inspector for Burngreave

We invited Inspector Adrian McWalter to our office to talk about his new role managing the Burngreave, Shiregreen and Firth Park Safe Neighbourhood Area for South Yorkshire Police.

2008-04-07 00:15:49

Burngreave Small Grants Fund

Do you or your organisation have a new idea that would benefit local residents. Would a small grant help to make it happen?

2008-04-06 23:54:35

Forum House open day

On February 13th 2008, Forum House opened its doors to visitors to provide people with information about the range of services on offer there.

2008-04-06 20:41:16

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

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

Vaughan launches cricket pitch

With help from England test captain Michael Vaughan, the English Cricket Board and nPower launched the start of work on the ‘Urban Cricket’ initiative at Abbeyfield Park in Burngreave.

2008-04-05 20:44:14

Burngreave FC

When funding for Burngreave Sports Network came to an end, Rafiq Saleh, Amin Saleh and Tariq Ahmed set up Burngreave FC. The team is currently for people aged 17 upwards and we aim to encourage young people into the team. We are always looking for a local business to sponsor the team.

2008-04-05 20:16:39

Teach them well… They will lead the way

Within Burngreave recently, a lot of focus has been on the issue of exclusion. We have challenged organisations as to what they intend to do. While they all have a role to play, should they be the first port of call? Have parents and teachers been made to feel so powerless that the answer must come from outside?

2008-04-05 20:02:17

Young Advisors

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

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

Sheffield Credit Union

Collection Points Tuesdays and Thursdays

2008-04-05 18:18:25

Obituary - Nobat "Norman" Khan

Brothers Grocers, on Scott Road sadly passed away on March 13th 2008 after battling leukaemia.

2008-04-05 18:07:58

Obituary - Owen McDowell

The sad death of Owen McDowell on 29th February has left behind many good friends and colleagues in Pitsmoor. Over 300 people attended his humanist funeral on 14th March. The following tributes have been received by the Messenger:

2008-04-05 17:59:25

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

Ten years of Abbeyfield Festival

For ten years Green City Action (GCA) have organised Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.

2008-04-05 16:12:35

Back in 2000…

As part of making the Year 8 Delivery Plan, the Partnership Chair and the programme Chief Executive looked back at what’s been achieved in the last seven years…

2008-04-05 15:49:54

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

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Free Events

Upcoming events at the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground.

2008-04-04 20:17:29

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

Adventure Bounces Back

It’s been a tough year at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, with delays to plans for a new building and rumours about cut backs. Thanks to staff and volunteers’ efforts it’s really bouncing back.

2008-04-04 19:56:43

Fir Vale Fusion

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

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

HEET at the Rec

The HEET event held at Verdon Street on 1st March was aimed at young people, providing enlightment on health, education, employment and training.

2008-04-04 19:21:39

Race 4 Life Training

On Sunday 15th June 2008, Race 4 Life will be held at Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield. This is a 5km jog or walk to support the work of Cancer Research and the special thing about this ‘race’ is that everyone entering is female.

2008-04-04 19:06:47

Building on Success

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

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

Fairtrade at St Catherine’s

In St Catherine’s Primary school, people have realised that others in the world are not as fortunate as us, so we find it important to help them; the way that we do this is by buying Fairtrade products.

2008-04-04 18:35:29

Including:

We ask questions about the transparency of decision-making at BNDfC following Sheffield Star allegations.
Messenger gets extra funding!

2008-04-04 18:08:55

Burngreave Bouncing Back Gallery 3

Including:

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.

2008-04-04 18:08:55

A gallery of photos taken by Matloub Husayn Ali Khan of the Burngreave Bouncing back March.

2008-04-04 17:56:00

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

Burngreave Celebrates Learning

Free festival on Sunday 18 May 2008 at Verdon Street. Join in the fun and learn.

2008-04-04 17:38:48

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

Burngreave bouncing back gallery 1

Photographs of the Burngreave Bouncing Back march taken by Messenger volunteer Lesley Boulton..

2008-04-03 19:38:25

Milaad Un-Nabi Celebration gallery

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

Burngreave bouncing back

Marchers gathered at Osgathorpe Park on 15th March, where Ibrahim Ilyas was shot in June 2006, to demonstrate against gun crime and for a better future for young people.

2008-04-03 18:18:47

Mosque celebrations of Milad-un-Nabi

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

Burngreave Children's Centre Launch

Come and help us celebrate the opening of our brand new children's centre at 19 Spital Street.

2008-03-30 23:01:44

Burngreave Out of School Club

Needing out of school childcare? Then try us… We’re based at Firshill Primary School, but take children from the whole of the Burngreave area and beyond.

2008-03-30 22:58:31

Shirecliffe Smiles Festival 2005

Stalls from local groups, games and rides, music, dance, food, and information.

2008-03-30 22:50:28

Rethink - Volunteering opportunities

Rethink are looking for open-minded and motivated volunteers to spend three hours per week doing social activities with people who have a mental illness, either one-to-one or in a group.

2008-03-30 22:47:57

Fundraising book sale

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

Security grants for local companies and voluntary groups

Are you missing out? Following the successful pilot project on Spital Hill, the security grant scheme has been extended to cover the whole of the BNDfC area.

2008-03-23 17:39:30

The Pitsmoor Zone

Relaunched web gallery of digital art by local graphic artists.

2008-03-21 22:55:13

"Doing it Better"

This event is aimed at reaching out to people from the African Caribbean community who have had mental health problems or who have an interest in the issue. It has been organized by Ashton Wynter (SACMHA), Ricky Bennett (SADACCA) and Greg Harrison (SCT)

2008-03-20 22:36:09

March Area Panel Meeting

Burngreave Area Panel meeting 19th March 2008. Main agenda item “What have we done differently, or more intensively, after the fatal shooting of Jonathan Matondo?”

2008-03-18 12:56:34

Women In Front - taster day

This event is a taster day for a ‘Women in Front’ course taking place on Tuesday 18th March 2008

2008-03-12 19:54:59

Community march

March against gun and knife crime and the influences of crime, to promote the positive community of Burngreave and to encourage young people to make better choices. 15th of March 2008.

2008-03-12 16:40:21

Women's Construction Centre starts new courses

New courses are due to start soon at the Women's Construction Centre, for which enrollment will take place on Saturday 15th March.

2008-03-05 17:13:55

International Women's Day event

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

Moving On Up!

Building on the success of previous events organised by the Black and minority Ethnic Business Forum, we would like to invite you to our annual showcase evening. The BME Forum has grown significantly over the last two and a half years and provides the ideal opportunity to network with other members of the and meet with the Forum to discover how it can help you and your business.

2008-02-27 18:48:32

Forum House - helping local people

Forum House, located at the bottom of Spital Hill close to the junction with The Wicker, provides employment and training resources for people who live in the Burngreave area.

2008-02-27 15:38:44

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

Imran Ali

Imran is awarded a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 in recognition of his devotion and dedication to attempting as one individual to offer an alternative path to that followed by some other young men in our neighbourhoods.

2008-02-04 19:33:54

Elaine Virgo

Elaine receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 in recognition of her work as a youth worker. For her, the need to support girls, young women and mothers/parents has lived in everything she’s been involved with.

2008-02-04 19:28:59

Fazal Hussain

Mr Fazal Hussain was quite ill when he was nominated for an award, and as many of you will be aware, he subsequently died.The Area Panel honour the memory of Fazal Hussain with a New Year Area Panel Award 2008.

2008-02-04 19:25:14

Earl Marshall Football Club Managers and coaches

A wonderful example of a local team, recruited mainly from this area, run entirely by volunteer. Their managers and coaches receive a New Year Area Panel award for their committment.

2008-02-04 19:01:31

Burngreave Children’s Centre volunteers

The volunteers from Burngreave Children’s Centre – the heart if you like of the Burngreave Sure Start programme – receive a New Year Area Panel award.

2008-02-04 18:48:59

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

Leroy Betts

For his committed work with the BNDfC Engagement Team and making the annual Bonfire Night event such a local event, Leroy Betts receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008.

2008-02-04 18:42:00

Nasira Amin

Nasira wins a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for her three years of committment to Burngreave young people – in particular with the Pakistani study support project, Reach High 2.

2008-02-04 18:37:06

Nicky Wilson

Nicky Wilson receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for her work on the three year Burngreave Voices project for the Galleries & Museums Trust, developing the oral history archive of Burngreave.

2008-02-04 18:28:54

Roger and Anne Sheldon

Roger and Anne are two of the longest serving members of Wensley Tenants & Residents Association, and both reveived a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for the pioneering role they’ve played as the first tenants who moved onto the Wensley estate.

2008-02-04 18:25:56

Chief Inspector Jon Ekwubiri

Chief Inspector Jon Ekwubiri receives a Burngreave New Year's Honours Award for his work with the Burngreave Police Team.

2008-02-04 18:23:55

Rose Ardron

Rose Ardron receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for her local voluntary commitment since arriving in Burngreave in 1973.

2008-02-04 18:23:38

Steve Edwards

Steve Edwards is awarded a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for his eight years of work on Pitsmoor Adventure Playground. Steve provides a safe, friendly, fun and welcoming place for some of Burngreave’s most vulnerable children.

2008-02-04 18:20:42

Carwood TARA committee

Carwood TARA are awarded a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for their efforts on their estate, and is given as a big ‘thank you’ to those members of the committee who have just met this week to hold their second AGM.

2008-02-04 18:19:45

Burngreave Streetworx

It is unusual to have such a ‘young’ project honoured at the Burngreave New Year honours, but given what has happened in Burngreave with Jonathan Matondo’s tragic shooting, and the aftermath – it felt right that the workers from Streetworx were duly recognised.

2008-02-04 18:16:03

Anne Murdoch and Flo Gill

Anne and Flo receive a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for their work with with the tenants and residents on Firshill over the years.

2008-02-04 18:15:29

Anesar Shaibi

Anesar receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for her work over the last seven years with the Yemeni Community Association as both a paid, part-time ESOL tutor, and as a part-time support worker.

2008-02-04 18:11:05

Sue Odell

Sue has been awarded a New Year Area Panel Award 2008 for her volunteer time spent as a community governor on Whiteways Junior School governors for over four years.

2008-02-04 18:10:16

Awards Ceremony photo gallery 2

Second gallery of photos from the Burngreave New Year's Honours awards ceremony on 25th January 2008.

2008-02-04 17:24:23

Awards Ceremony photo gallery 1

Gallery of photos from the Burngreave New Year's Honours awards ceremony on 25th January 2008.

2008-02-04 16:28:06

David “Das” Smith

David – or ‘Das’ as he’s always called, receives a New Year Area Panel Award for his voluntary work at Christ Church, much of which has been with young people.

2008-02-04 16:16:51

Ivor Wallace

A Page Hall Pioneer – local resident and member of the Page Hall Community Association receives a New Year Area Panel Award 2008, for his determination to make sure Page Hall gets the best.

2008-02-04 15:41:26

Young Advisors for Burngreave

The nationally-tested Young Advisors scheme is to be introduced into Burngreave by the Streetworx youth project. Young Advisors are young people who are trained to advise key organisations on how to make their policies ‘young people friendly.’

2008-02-04 14:50:36

Christmas Dinner on Andover Street

The Seventh Day Adventist Church on Andover Street celebrates its Christmas with people facing or experiencing homelessness.

2008-02-04 14:45:35

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

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

New Year at the Rock Christian Centre

“Hope” is a national Christian event to celebrate New Year. It involves seven days of constant prayer, with people attending as much or as little as they like during that time. Each city in the UK has a Church acting as a focal point and, this year, the Rock Christian Centre on Carlisle Street hosted Hope 08 for Sheffield.

2008-02-03 19:34:47

Evening of Islam

It was a spectacular evening of celebration, inspiration, remembrance and charity at the Magna Centre on Sunday 13th January. Over 1000 people attended the largest gathering of Muslims in South Yorkshire, organised by Iqra Promotions on Owler Lane.

2008-02-03 19:01:25

Youth Conference photos

The Messenger faces a challenging year. We need to secure additional grant funding to continue the project as it is, but whatever happens we hope to be able to produce six issues this year

2008-02-03 18:44:58

Pictures taken during the streetworx youth conference.

2008-02-03 16:58:58

Page Hall Tree Planting

Photographs of tree planting in Page Hall in November 2007.

2008-02-03 15:06:57

Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!

The new MEND project (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It) is designed to help children improve their fitness and lose weight.

2008-02-03 13:55:53

My name is Ahseem

I’m from Pitsmoor. I got involved in the project by talking to Uzma Bibi, I did some voluntary work with her and she helped me a lot with looking for jobs and getting on to courses.

2008-02-02 23:51:21

My name is Malaki Preston

I live in the Burngreave area, which is where I am from. Before this opportunity, I wasn’t doing anything, I was going to look for a job but lucky enough this came along.

2008-02-02 23:28:20

My Name is Kasum

I have lived in Pitsmoor all my life and I think it’s a great place to live. I got to know about the Hope project by regularly visiting the Verdon Street Centre. Before the project came along I was out of a job and had left college.

2008-02-02 23:18:10

My name is Shaun

I live in Pitsmoor. I got involved by a member of staff putting my name forward. I wasn’t working before this, so I am going to make the most of this opportunity.

2008-02-02 23:08:08

My name is Jerone Blake

My name is Jerone Blake. I’m from Pitsmoor Burngreave, I have lived in the area for 19 years. I got involved with the project through volunteering and participating in activities put on by Burngreave Streetworx. .

2008-02-02 22:58:29

Hope in New Youth Workers

Six young people will have the opportunity to train as youth workers over the next three months, through a new project by Streetworx called Hope.

2008-02-02 22:49:32

Football focus

Mid season football review of Burngreave Saints, Earl marshall and Burngreave and Canklow football clubs in Burngreave

2008-02-02 11:38:39

Burngreave Bouncing Back

The community is sick and tired of the rise in drugs and gun crime, and the negativity surrounding its community and young people.

2008-02-02 11:02:39

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

TESCO approved

Tesco’s plan for a 10,000m2 store at Spital Hill was approved by Sheffield City Council on 14th January. The store will include 871 parking spaces, a petrol station, car wash, recycling unit and offices. 395 jobs will be created in the Tesco store and a further 175 elsewhere in the development.

2008-02-02 10:47:38

Streetworx Youth Conference

Report on the Streetworx Youth Conference held on Saturday 8th December 2007 at the Vestry Hall in Burngreave.

2008-02-02 10:44:33

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

New Deal controversy

On January 23rd, the Sheffield Star published allegations concerning Burngreave New Deal and reported a call from the local Liberal Democrat leader for New Deal’s Chief Executive to be suspended, and for governance arrangements at Burngreave New Deal to be investigated.

2008-02-02 10:36:23

Bird Sculpture

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

Honours for Burngreave

The Town Hall’s reception room was full of Burngreave’s finest on 25th January, as local Councillors, MPs Richard Caborn and David Blunkett and the Lord Mayor presented the Area Panel’s New Year’s Honours.

2008-02-02 10:26:39

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

New Year's Honours

Volunteers, employees and organisations who received awards at this year’s annual Area Panel New Years Honours ceremony.

2008-02-01 12:52:32

Responding to a tragedy

Just fewer than one hundred people, young and old, attended the last Area Panel meeting in November. The theme of the meeting was the implications of the recent tragic death of Jonathan Matondo, and how the major local agencies are going to change, or intensify, their services in response.

2008-02-01 12:42:41

Walking Bus help wanted

Parents are wanted to help roll out Walking Bus across the area.

2008-01-31 17:38:32

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

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

Burngreave Community Wardens

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

2008-01-31 17:06:16

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

2008-01-31 16:58:14

Adventure Playground special events

From February, Activity Sheffield’s Pitsmoor Adventure Playground will be holding a FREE special event once a month, including: Under 5s area launch party, Easter party.

2008-01-31 16:38:57

Forum House recruitment and open day

Looking for work? Working but want a change? Want to start a course? Want to start your own business? 2008 is your year for change – open day Tuesday 13th February.

2008-01-31 16:22:39

Volunteer Community Advocates

Excellent opportunity to work in the community. Burngreave Advocacy Now! is looking for volunteer vommunity advocates to help vulnerable members of the community who are not fully accessing their rights due to barriers such as language, disability or lack of confidence.

2008-01-31 13:49:33

Fundraising books and tapes sale

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

BCAF Quarterly Forum AGM

BCAF is holding its Annual General Meeting on 2nd February 2008 at the Vestry Hall.

2008-01-10 15:28:00

BME Inclusion Project Worker

Job: CHILYPEP have recently received funding to set up a new project and wish to recruit to recruit a project worker.

18.5 Hours per week
Salary Scale NJC Scale 6 Point 26 P/A (£20,895) Pro Rata
Closing date: Friday 25th January at 5.00pm.

2008-01-10 13:15:46

Got an event to promote?

Then submit it to the BNDfC Website Events Listings!

2007-12-28 17:19:30

Burngreave Multicultural Fashion and Dance Show

Women only. Sunday 4th December 2005 at Verdon Street Recreation Centre.

2007-12-28 16:10:46

Rainbow House Community Social Enterprise Launch

Plenty of refreshments, Food, Entertainment and Fun. All welcome

2007-12-28 16:06:53

Verdon Recreation Centre Activities

Details of the activities on offer throughout the week at Verdon Recreation Centre.

2007-12-28 15:57:32

Pitsmoor Credit Union

Your Local Savings and Loans Co-operative – Join Now! For more information, phone 273 8555 or come to a Collection Point

2007-12-28 15:54:21

Sheffield Black Drugs Service recruiting Management Committee Members

The Sheffield Black Drugs Service is an outreach service that aims to respond to the needs of drug users, their partners, families and carers from Black and ethnic minority communities. The service is recruiting management committee members who are able to volunteer their time.

2007-12-28 15:43:44

Our experience of Rock Street 'facelifts'

Dear Messenger, I read with interest your ‘Rock Street Rumbles’ article in the October 2005 issue about the problems that residents of Rock Street were having with their improvement scheme as we were due to have our houses ‘facelifted’ at the other end of Rock Street.

2007-12-27 21:31:43

In response to 'What’s happening to Burngreave Children’

Dear Messenger, ‘What’s happening to Burngreave Children’ in the September 2005 Messenger failed to include the issue of school exclusion, an unfortunately common experience of too many young people, particularly those of African Caribbean heritage.

2007-12-27 21:26:58

Thanks to Alpa Ghelani

Sylvia Pennington writes to thank her local pharmacist.

2007-12-27 21:24:15

From trucks to training

Letters from our readers.

2007-12-27 21:22:54

New Year's Honours

Last call for nominations!

2007-12-27 21:04:37

Hakim Wais, 41, is the Managing Director of the new Burngreave Community Learning Academy.

2007-12-27 19:13:24

Shining talent

On Sunday 23rd October 2005 Pitsmoor young people’s talent shone as they performed at the ‘Recital Night’ for Black History Month, held at Bramhall Lane.

2007-12-25 17:42:30

Burngreave Sports Network - Football

Training for young footballers at BSN All Saints Soccer School, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4.15–5.30pm.

2007-12-24 18:04:10

Burngreave Sports Network - Assault Course

We are looking for young strong fit determined young people to take on an army assault course. Are you fit enough?

2007-12-24 18:02:15

Burngreave Sports Project - Activity Support

Free Support For New Local Physical Activity Groups

2007-12-24 17:58:35

Burngreave Sports Project - Trampolining Session

Open to everyone 8 and over. Every Wednesday at Fir Vale Sports Centre, 6–7pm, 7–8pm and 8–9pm.

2007-12-24 17:53:43

Friends of Abbeyfield Park AGM

The Friends AGM will take place on Tuesday, 13th December 2005 at 7pm, in Abbeyfield Park House. Everyone welcome. Refreshments available.

2007-12-24 17:45:58

Toy Library

Green City Action is looking for some willing volunteers to run their toy library.

2007-12-24 17:43:57

Iraqi Kurds say: ‘Iraq is Not Safe’

Ever since the Home Office declared northern Iraq a ‘safe’ place to return to, Iraqi Kurds in Burngreave have lived in fear. In October 2005 the Home Office sent out the letter they have dreaded receiving. This letter presents the Iraqi Kurdish community with two ‘choices’: agree to return to northern Iraq or ‘you will be required to leave your accommodation and will not be entitled to any other form of support’.

2007-12-24 15:57:19

A different kind of honeymoon

Two local residents, Ray and Emily, are planning a 12,000 mile journey for their honeymoon.

2007-12-24 15:35:42

Christmas deportation binge

South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG) has called an emergency protest against the wave of Christmas detentions and deportations in South Yorkshire. Saturday December 22nd 1pm Town Hall.

2007-12-21 16:55:14

The Rock Christian Centre to host Hope 2008

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

Listings of Church services taking place locally to celebrate Christmas.

2007-12-21 13:13:18

An Evening Of Islam 2008

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

Bangladesh Cyclone Relief: Fund-raising dinner

A fundraising dinner will take place on Sunday 16th December 2007 to support the people of Bangladesh, who have suffered a second major natural disaster in the space of less than five months this year.

2007-12-05 18:47:41

Bangladesh Cyclone Appeal

Arches Housing are taking donations for food, clothing and emergency medical supplies.

2007-12-03 17:17:49

A church for all nations

Rock Christian Centre. Lively worship, every Sunday.

2007-12-03 16:56:07

Burngreave Small Grants Fund

Do you or your organisation have a new idea that would benefit local residents – would a small grant help to make it happen?

2007-12-03 16:51:40

Could you adopt a child?

Could you adopt a child and give them good times to remember, instead of bad times they want to forget?

2007-12-03 16:34:50

Firshill TARA fundraiser photo album

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

Gallery of photos taken of winners at the 2007 Black History Month Awards.

2007-12-02 16:00:15

Fishing with SHEBEEN

The first fishing day aimed at creating awareness of the water-based sport among black and ethnic minorities took place at the Abbeyfield Industrial Hamlet on 21st August 2005. The event, a joint initiative between the Environment Agency’s Leeds office and SHEBEEN (Sheffield Black & Ethnic Minority Environmental Network), was one of a series marking National Fishing Week.

2007-12-01 17:56:55

Extraordinary Generosity

The 7.6-magnitude earthquake, that centred near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on 8th October 2005, caused more than 50,000 deaths and devastation that may take a decade to repair.

2007-12-01 16:28:53

Christmas carol service at SADACCA

A Christmas carol service, featuring the United Church choirs, will take place at SADACCA on 17th December 2007.

2007-11-30 17:16:46

Social activities at SADACCA

A list of social activities open to the entire community taking place at SADACCA.

2007-11-30 16:43:20

Christmas dinner & dance at SADACCA

A Christmas dinner and dance will take place at SADACCA on Saturday 15th December 2007.

2007-11-30 15:14:33

Active Apprentices

Arriving at Verdon Street Rec I am greeted by Ayesha, the friendly and capable apprentice receptionist. A local resident, Ayesha says she enjoys “every single part” of her job, and is busy welcoming visitors and facilitating children’s activities.

2007-11-30 11:10:24

It’s all about da youths

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

SADACCA Study Support shines again

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

Black History Month Awards

Members of Sheffield’s black community were rewarded on 2nd November for their services to the community. The awards evening was held at SADACCA to mark the end of Black History Month.

2007-11-30 06:47:24

Bogged down? Join Swamp Circus

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

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

Andy on Sheffield Live!

Sheffield Live was officially launched on 29th October 2007 after becoming the first ever full time community radio station in Sheffield to be granted an FM licence.

2007-11-29 20:49:26

Burngreave Streetworx Project

Streetworx Project has been working hard to support and engage young people aged 13–19 on the streets of Burngreave.

2007-11-29 19:44:54

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

Vestry Hall Administrator required

Green City Action win prestigious community award
Garden gifts for the festive season
Tool Bank December opening times

2007-11-29 16:02:57

Your Voice

Another well-produced community magazine is ten years old this November!

2007-11-28 18:12:32

Fazal Hussain

“To a loving Father and a community activist who put the needs of the community as a whole, before his own.”

2007-11-28 16:05:01

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

Barnsley Road Mosque/Madressa planning application refused

The planning application for a Mosque and Madressa to be located at the junction between Barnsley Road and Osgathorpe Road has been refused.

2007-11-13 19:01:58

Your questions answered

Answers to the questions posed by those who attended the BNDfC Public Meeting on Saturday 3 December 2005.

2007-11-10 21:24:02

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

How your neighbourhood works

An exciting new training programme aimed at people from across the Burngreave ward who have an active interest in the regeneration of Burngreave either as local activists or as paid workers and who want to become more involved and make more of an impact.

Closing date for bookings: Friday 9th November 2007.

2007-10-31 14:26:55

Messenger AGM

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

Dignity not detention!

Three day march – Sheffield to Lindholme Detention Centre, Friday 26th – Sunday 28th October 2007. Join the march from the Home Office in Sheffield to the Detention Centre at Lindholme near Doncaster to protest against the treatment of asylum seekers in this country.

Starts 1:45pm from Ellesmere Green.

2007-10-26 12:45:50

Public meetings in response to the death of Jonathan Matondo

A series of public meetings are taking place in the aftermath of recent shooting and the murder of Jonathan Matondo.

2007-10-23 15:36:21

Temporary Administrative Worker required

Job: SSCAT (Sheffield Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia) Foundation wishes to appoint:

1 Part-time (18.5hrs) Temporary Administrative Worker
Salary: £10,582 to 14,178.24 pro rata
Closing Date: 26 October 2007

2007-10-12 16:20:37

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

Reducing harm from substance misuse

Dear Messenger, Thank you for raising awareness of the problem of needle litter in Burngreave. I have spoken to the Burngreave Drugs Project (BDP) and the Wardens’ manager to suggest a ‘needles protocol’ is drawn up, so that the Wardens provide information about numbers of needles found by location, so that BDP can request the Sharp Action team to work effectively in the area.

2007-10-07 14:56:37

In response to ‘Wardens at the Sharp End’

Dear Messenger, I am writing as an Outreach Needle Exchange Worker for Turning Point in response to ‘Wardens at the Sharp End’ in the November 2005 issue. I particularly want to respond to the quote, “We definitely need a drugs project to come in [to Burngreave] and offer needle exchange and health advice”.

2007-10-07 14:23:58

No mention of the 2005 BCAF AGM?

Dear Messenger, Can you explain to me why there was no mention of the BCAF AGM on the 21st October 2005 in this issue of the Messenger? If this publication is indeed a ‘Messenger’ for the people of Burngreave, then surely it should have mentioned the Burngreave Forum, which is composed of, and is for, the residents of Burngreave.

2007-10-07 14:20:28

Burngreave Ramblers

Interested in walking? The Ramblers are a small friendly group who welcome new members on any of their walks.

2007-10-07 14:16:14

Uncle Joe: A very special person (1940–2005)

Staff, pupils and parents at St Catherine’s primary school joined together to make a mosaic as part of Family Learning Week in October 2005. However the exercise had much more significance; it was part of the plan to create a ‘Quiet Garden’ in one of the school courtyards to honour Joe Butler, a much-loved school governor and local figure who died in January 2005.

2007-10-07 14:06:00

New Year's Honours Nominations

The Panel’s annual New Year’s Honours will be awarded at the Town Hall on Thursday 26th 2005 at 6pm.

2007-10-07 13:37:05

Norah’s Farewell

Norah Brown, community development worker for the PCT, reminisces about her work in Burngreave as she moves on to a new job in Cleethorpes.

2007-10-01 19:33:28

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

Your comments

Add your own views about the plans for a new Mosque/Madressa.

2007-10-01 18:29:54

BWRC Children’s Project jobs

Jobs: BWRC are seeking to appoint three enthusiastic and dynamic people in the following positions:

1 Full-time Qualified Senior Early Years Practitioner. Salary £15,595.
2 Full-time Qualified Early Years Practitioners. Salary £12,300

Closing date: 24th October 2007

2007-10-01 17:21:09

Burngreave seminars

Autumn Programme: Issues in Burngreave.

2007-09-28 19:11:13

Women's Construction Centre open day

As part of Women Celebrating National Construction Week, the Women's Construction Centre is holding an open day with buffet lunch on Monday 15th October 2007.

2007-09-28 19:03:39

Credit Union collection points

Times, dates and locations for local collection points for the Pitsmoor branch of the Sheffield Credit Union.

2007-09-28 18:24:49

Immigration advice agencies

Contact details for agencies offering advice on immigration and other issues.

2007-09-28 16:40:33

What’s oop George? Ah’ve broken me bat!

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

As the England Cricket team head off to Sri Lanka, we can remember Crabtree’s own George Ulyett. I bet the Australians do, even 130 years after he played in the first ever Test Match in Melbourne in 1876/77.

2007-09-27 10:42:02

Cricket arena at Abbeyfield

Abbeyfield Park were a hive of activity on 30th August as local people came to view plans for the new cricket facility and meet Yorkshire and England Cricketer, Craig White.

2007-09-27 10:29:41

Playground slide comes down

September marked the end of an era at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground as the ‘Big Slide’ was finally taken down after more than ten years of service

2007-09-27 10:27:04

Celebration of the Abolition of slavery

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

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

"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

"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

Memories of a similar debate...

A reader writes of how the recent debate over Umar Mosque/Madressa on Barnsley Road reminded him of a similar debate and complaints by local residents (including Muslims) against a Mosque during the Ramadan in 1997-98.

2007-09-26 19:15:32

"I’m also part of the community, but I was not consulted"

A reader voices his/her concerns about the building of a Mosque and Madressa at the top of Earl Marshall Road.

2007-09-26 19:04:27

Abbeyfield Festival 2007

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

Vestry Hall opens

Ten years on, the regeneration of the Burngreave Vestry Hall is nearing its conclusion. A small group of local invitees gathered on the 11th of September to view the transformation.

2007-09-26 13:44:27

Great great granddad Frederick Currie, 1914-2007

Granddad Freddy breathed his last on this earthly plain at 10:15 pm at the Northern General Hospital with his grandson David and granddaughter in law, Merclyn by his side.

2007-09-26 13:38:45

Goodbye Mrs Keen

“Leaving is like having my hand chopped off”, Mrs Janet Keen started off, trying to hold back the tears with a smile. Janet has worked at Firs Hill school as a dinner lady for 27 years and is now taking her well-earned retirement.

2007-09-26 13:31:23

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

A Big Welcome to our two new Neighbourhood Enterprise Champions

Apple Press for hire
Apprentices sign on

with growing GCA team

Deliver it Green project progress

2007-09-25 20:30:20

Lisa Hughes and Farid Abdulla will be working in the wider Burngreave area to offer help and support to generate the growth of new businesses in the area.

2007-09-25 19:16:43

6 Family Advocacy Workers wanted

Jobs: The Children and Young People's Directorate are looking for six Family Advocacy Workers to support Burngreave children and their families to ensure better attainment in school:

£18,450 – £22,293
37 hours per week
Closing Date: 27 the September 2007

2007-09-21 11:26:09

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

Jobs with BCAF

Jobs: BCAF in partnership with BNDFC are now looking to recruit to two posts:

Development Manager: £27,313 – £31,649
Project Administrator: £16,176 – £19,575

Closing date for both vacancies is 5 October 2007 at 12.00 noon.

2007-09-13 17:27:08

Trainee Administration Assistant wanted

Job: Apprenticeships for All is recruiting for a full time Trainee Administration Assistant.

Temporary post, fixed term contract for 12 months.
Salary: National minimum wage.
Closing date: Friday 26th September 2007

2007-09-11 13:32:33

Recycling Banks

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

2007-09-05 16:45:50

Fir Vale Festival 2007

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

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

Set list details for performances at the Abbeyfield Park Festival.

2007-08-31 18:59:20

How volunteers help make the Messenger

Step by step picture story of how the Messenger is put together from start to finish.

2007-08-31 15:21:25

Volunteering for the Messenger

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

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

Burngreave shines at national awards

A Burngreave resident who has helped numerous local parents into education is celebrating her success after receiving a special award at a glittering national awards ceremony.

2007-08-28 15:16:40

UnLtd funding and prizes

The Burngreave UnLtd team will be holding a funding afternoon to give five young people between the ages of 11 and 25 a chance to win a £1000 cash award.

2007-08-24 17:08:35

Relive your childhood memories

…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

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

Keep on running

On Friday 4th November 2005 at SADACCA (Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association), three local sisters were honoured at the Black History Month achievement dinner and award ceremony.

2007-08-19 14:47:25

External Projects

A list of the non-Burngreave based projects who have been given an ‘amber light’ and whose New Deal funding will cease ‘unless more money becomes available’.

2007-08-12 15:30:08

Community Projects

A list of the Burngreave-based projects that have been given an ‘amber light’ by New Deal and who will ‘only be funded if more money becomes available’.

2007-08-12 15:22:48

Amber-lighted New Deal projects

The projects New Deal has given an ‘amber light’ who will now ‘only be funded if more money becomes available’.

2007-08-12 15:18:24

Community Projects

A list of all the Burngreave-based projects whose New Deal funding will cease after they were given a ‘red light’.

2007-08-12 14:41:43

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

Red-lighted New Deal projects

A list of the projects who have been given a ‘red light’ and whose New Deal funding will cease.

2007-08-03 22:19:36

New Deal Projects

A list of the projects managed internally by New Deal that have been given a ‘green light’ and will continue to be funded.

2007-08-03 21:45:26

External Projects

A list of projects managed by non-Burngreave-based organisations that New Deal have given a ‘green light’ and will continue to fund.

2007-08-03 21:15:19

Community Projects

A list of all the projects managed by Burngreave-based organisations that New Deal has given a ‘green light’ and will continue to fund.

2007-08-03 21:07:33

Green-lighted New Deal projects

The projects New Deal has given a ‘green light’ and will continue to fund.

2007-08-03 20:50:55

Decisions on funding for New Deal projects

New Deal is now in its fifth year of a ten-year programme to spend £52 million regenerating Burngreave. After committing large sums of money to projects such as the Sorby House and Vestry Hall refurbishments it became apparent that New Deal faced some difficult decisions, as there would not be enough money to continue all the projects.

2007-08-03 20:42:59

Case Study

Examples of how ‘UnLtd’ awards have helped people set up new projects in their spare time.

2007-08-03 20:37:34

UnLtd

Got an idea that will make a difference in the community but don't know how to take it further?

2007-08-03 20:24:45

Fundraising Spectacular

In October 2005, Fir Vale School, Winterhill School (Rotherham), and Barnsley and Doncaster Technology Colleges took part in a fund-raising challenge. Fir Vale planned a charity fair involving poetry from Debjani Chatterjee, food and mendi from the Pakistan Muslim Centre, music from Fir Vale’s music department, Green City Action, silent auctions and lots of other activities.

2007-07-30 20:17:54

Kashmir Fundraiser

Around 70 people enjoyed a fundraising meal at the Burngreave Methodist Church Hall on Thursday 17th November 2005. The meal was organised by Burngreave RESPECT and raised £420 for the Kashmir earthquake appeal.

2007-07-30 20:14:46

Join Pitsmoor Credit Union

Are you fed up with impersonal service and unexpected charges from your bank? Or find it hard to get a bank account or credit? Then why not try your local credit union?

2007-07-30 20:08:07

Tribute to Javed Akhtar

Tribute to local resident Javed Akhtar, who sadly died in June 2007.

2007-07-27 16:38:42

The Star reports: 3 in court over gun attack

The Star reports that three men were due in court on the 17th July 2007 over the murder of cab driver Younis Khan.

2007-07-26 17:08:36

Sheffield Race Equality Council

Sheffield Race Equality Council supports anyone who believes they have been racially discriminated against.

2007-07-26 16:14:40

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

The Furnival goes Technicolor

The Furnival, who run several community projects in Burngreave, receive £5000 from the Abbey Charitable Trust

2007-07-26 15:52:41

Home - A quilting journey

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

Festival postponed

The Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival has now been postponed to Sunday 2nd September.

Abbeyfield Festival details (press release)
Festival performances (set list)

2007-07-23 17:04:41

Burngreave Voices

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

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

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting 2007–08

Due to continued success, CLS is pleased to announce that our next Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) course will start in October 2007.

2007-07-23 12:29:01

2 Full-Time Early Years Practitioners required

Job: Extension to deadline BWRC requires two enthusiastic and dynamic people to take up these full time posts in our busy nursery.

Salary £13,000
37hrs per week
Closing date: Wednesday 8th August 2007

2007-07-23 12:24:15

Concern for Iraqi Kurds

Imagine this choice: being forcibly deported to your home country where you face interrogation, possibly torture, perhaps even execution. Or living on the run in a foreign country without any income or accommodation, risking arrest at any time. This is the choice facing many Iraqi Kurds in Burngreave.

2007-07-23 01:09:25

Burngreave Grant Fund

Does your organisation have a new or innovative idea that would benefit local residents – would a small grant allow you to develop your idea?

2007-07-23 00:58:21

SYFAB IT Project

South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB) has free training and resources available to help voluntary and community groups access funding information using IT and the internet.

2007-07-23 00:45:52

Last of the New Deal Money?

New Deal have announced the projects they have prioritised for the remaining five years of the programme.

2007-07-23 00:22:37

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

Burngreave Ramblers Walking Dates

Details and arrangements for Burgreave Ramblers' walks, July – September 2007.

2007-07-20 14:41:57

Devon Gardens

The restoration of the gardens starts soon.

2007-07-20 14:38:25

Burngreave Domestic Abuse Project / Part-time Support Worker

Burngreave Domestic Abuse Project need a female who speaks Urdu/Punjabi, to work with Asian women and children affected by domestic abuse, offering advice, support and advocacy service.

£23,187 pro rata for 17.5 hrs
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd August 2007

2007-07-20 14:31:13

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

Stewards Wanted

Interested in a Modern Apprenticeship? We are keen to offer to the right individual the opportunity to join our stewards as an apprentice.

2007-07-20 13:45:35

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

Trip to the Seaside

Carwood TARA are organising a coach trip to Cleethorpes on 19th August 2007.

2007-07-20 13:13:24

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

Record Breaking Firs Hill

Sixty children from Firs Hill School took part in a Guinness Book World Record Breaking Walking Bus.

2007-07-20 12:58:03

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

Burngreave has Bin Inspired!

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.

2007-07-20 12:47:41

A year in office

Burngreave resident Jackie Drayton has just finish serving her term as Lord Mayor and is enjoying quality time with family. Jackie kindly showed the Messenger into her beautiful and magnificent garden, before telling us about her year as Sheffield’s Ambassador.

2007-07-20 01:47:34

Pitsmoor Credit Union merger

For more than 10 years, Pitsmoor Credit Union’s volunteer directors have worked hard to build a local credit union for local people. It has been successful and new people have joined, but a recent funding bid to the Lottery has failed, and without this funding the Pitsmoor office will close.

2007-07-20 01:42:22

Billy Sharp comes home

Twenty-four months after moving to Scunthorpe, Billy Sharp has sealed his return to Sheffield United. I caught up with the free scoring forward to hear about his future plans and growing up in Burngreave.

2007-07-20 01:29:04

Owler Brook and Whiteways

In Fir Vale, the schools are arranged differently. Owler Brook is a 3-form entry infant school and Whiteways is a junior school, also with 3 forms in each year group. The proposal is to turn each school into a primary school for children from 4 to 11. Each school would have 2 forms per year group.

2007-07-20 01:13:15

St Catherine’s

St Catherine’s RC Primary School has always nurtured a small-community environment. It is a faith school with a Catholic ethos but teaches all its pupils appreciation and tolerance of other faiths.

This is a longer version of the article printed in the Messenger, and exclusive to the website.

2007-07-20 01:10:00

Council consults on school expansions

To cope with an increased number of children in the area, the Council is proposing the expansion of four schools in Burngreave and Fir Vale – St Catherine’s, Pye Bank, Owler Brookand Whiteways. Meetings took place throughout June to give parents the opportunity to have their say on the plans.

2007-07-20 01:08:30

SADACCA

SADACCA was severely hit by the floods. Staff members were shocked at how quickly things changed.

2007-07-20 01:00:23

Rock Christian Centre - A Church for all nations

Lively worship, bible-based teaching, growth groups, childrens activities, youth group…

2007-07-19 20:00:28

“Hold on there is hope”

Gospel music, inspirational singing, health spot, special prayers and inspirational speaker at Burngreave Seventh Day Adventist Church, Andover Street, S3 9EF.

2007-07-19 19:49:03

Tunnel

After reading your article in the June 2007 issue of Burngreave Messenger, on the Fiery Jack Tunnel, it brought back memories of the war years.

2007-07-19 19:38:17

ESOL

Why has the Government cut back on so much education/ESOL. In some ways there is some justification for this, but they are stopping people accessing courses.

2007-07-19 19:34:54

Donation to the chapel

On behalf of the Friends of Burngreave Chapel & Cemetery, please give a big, big “Thank You” to John and Elizabeth Barns who have given us a donation of £400 towards the restoration of this fine building.

2007-07-19 19:32:07

Javed Akhtar 1962–2007

It is with sadness and regret that after a long illness Javed Akhtar passed away at the Northern General Hospital on Sunday 3rd June 2007 aged 45.

2007-07-19 19:16:09

Flood

Many people in the Burngreave area were affected by the flooding, to their homes, their businesses and even the loss of loved ones. Advice for people affected is available from the Humanitarian Assistance Centre on 0800 915 6912.

2007-07-19 17:05:18

An invitation to a public meeting

Burngreave Community Action Forum and Burngreave New Deal for Communities Partnership invite you to come and find out about the major changes happening in Burngreave and meet the new Board Members.

2007-07-19 16:10:13

Dorrett Buckley-Greaves' Personal Statement

The personal statement of Dorrett Buckley-Greaves, candidate for the 2007 Community Representatives elections.

2007-07-19 15:44:30

Chris Sissons' Personal Statement

Chris Sissons, a candidate in the 2007 Community Representatives elections, provides his personal statement.

2007-07-19 15:38:18

Richard Ben Morris' Personal Statement

The personal statement of Richard Ben Morris, a candidate for the 2007 Community Representatives elections.

2007-07-19 15:29:23

Drew Dallen's Resignation Letter

As a result of there being no 2007 Community Representatives election, Drew Dallen has withdrawn as a candidate. Read his full letter of resignation, exclusive to the website.

2007-07-19 15:03:28

Drew Dallen's Personal Statement and Resignation letter

The personal statement of Drew Dallen, a nominee for the 2007 Community Representatives elections.

As a result of there being no election, this candidate has withdrawn. His full letter of resignation is available here, exclusive to the website.

2007-07-19 14:56:05

Muhammad Iqbal's Personal Statement

Muhammad Iqbal, nominee for the 2007 Community Representatives elections, provides his personal statement.

2007-07-19 14:45:43

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

Debate over mosque plans

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

FREE training on Newsletter production

Burngreave Messenger and Fir Vale community Forum

2007-07-08 20:35:26

Age Concern Sheffield

There are still many people could be getting extra money through Pension Credit.

2007-07-08 20:23:02

News in brief

Members needed

BNDfC are re-establishing the Strategy Group covering the health theme.

2007-07-08 19:26:16

Event postponed - statement by Green City Action

Students at the Women’s Construction Centre in Buckenham Street were shocked to read in the previous Messenger about childcare funding cuts to Ellesmere Children’s Centre, BWRC and the Yemeni Centre.

2007-07-07 22:22:40

Statement by Green City Action about the postponed Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.

2007-07-06 15:19:12

Abbeyfield Park Festival postponed

Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival cancelled, to be rearranged for August 2007

2007-07-06 13:03:07

Festival weather

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

New Year's Honours

As a recognition of people who have been ‘extra special’ in the area, the Panel awarded the people and groups with a certificate and engraved clock at a reception in the Town Hall on 26th January 2006.

2007-07-04 16:55:42

Info for families

The Children’s Information Service (CIS) is a citywide information organisation promoting children’s services for families and professionals in Sheffield, informing them about available daycare and other children’s services in and around the city.

2007-07-03 18:26:00

Councillor's Surgery Dates

Your local councillors, Jackie Drayton, Ibrar Hussain and Steve Jones (pictured left to right below), share surgeries on a rota basis.

2007-07-03 18:06:37

Partnership Board Meeting - Wednesday, 25 January 2006

What was discussed? What we decided?

2007-07-03 17:46:36

Important business for students

Budding entrepreneurs from Burngreave were given the chance to find out all they need to know about starting and running a business at a unique event.

2007-07-03 17:40:27

Building work starts on Burngreave landmark

An historic building in Burngreave is being given a new lease of life with the announcement that work is to start on a major refurbishment programme.

2007-07-03 17:31:52

Early Years Practitioners Required

Job: The Black Women's Resource Centre requires two enthusiastic and dynamic people to take up 2 full-time posts in our busy nursery.

Salary £13,000
37hrs per week
Closing date: Wednesday 18th July 2007

2007-07-03 12:58:00

Burngreave Advocacy Now!

A service at the heart of the community! ‘Mohammad’ has been recovering from cancer which has been especially difficult for him since all his family lives abroad, including his wife. He was separated from his wife just months after their wedding due to war in his home country and now hasn’t seen her for seven years. ‘Mohammed’ has been granted asylum in UK.

2007-07-02 18:03:46

Theatre of the future

Myahla and Jalahn Palmer-Simmonds who live in the Burngreave area were asked to take part in an advertising campaign to raise £35O,OOO for the Children’s Hospital.

2007-07-02 17:42:05

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak is situated on the corner of Earsham Street and Kirk Street, just off Gower Street. There is a bus stop opposite which covers about eight services from the estates straight into town.

2007-07-02 17:25:17

Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival 2007

Information about this year's Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival on Sunday, 8th July 2007, 1-6pm in Abbeyfield Park.

2007-07-01 22:47:22

Sarah-Jane shortlisted

Thanks to the support of local voters, Burngreave beauty Sarah-Jane Madden has been shortlisted as one of the final eighteen contestants competing for the Miss Sheffield 2006 title.

2007-07-01 21:23:42

Diving for gold

Claire Blencowe, who is a pupil at Fir Vale School, will be travelling to Melbourne, Australia in March to compete in the Commonwealth Games.

2007-06-29 00:05:44

Festival Forum

With the support of the Area Panel and New Deal, last year Green City Action (GCA) produced five major events in the community.

2007-06-28 23:47:44

Music in the Sun

The popular multicultural Festival Music in the Sun, will be returning to Sheffield, presented by the Burngreave-based NonStop Foundation.

2007-06-28 23:40:26

Burngreave radio license

Supporters of Burngreave Community Radio (BCR) are celebrating after a recent Ofcom decision to give the station a five-year licence to broadcast across this community and surrounding areas.

2007-06-28 23:32:33

Bus fare campaign

In November 2OO5, First Mainline, put their bus fares up for the fourth time in a year. An adult single fare went up from £1.3O to £1.5O and South Yorkshire day tickets went up by 5Op to £3.5O. This represents a 36% price hike in 18 months.

2007-06-28 23:03:14

Fundraising Dinner

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

East Sheffield Regeneration Team

The City Council’s East Sheffield Regeneration Team is involved in the regeneration of Burngreave, Fir Vale and Page Hall.

2007-06-27 22:37:38

Redevelopment frenzy

While plans for a skyscraper for Spital Hill are far from reality, other redevelopments are just around the corner.

2007-06-27 22:02:20

Burngreave Celebrates Diversity

An event on Ellesmere Green as part of Refugee Week 2007.

2007-06-22 17:20:30

The Editorial

Burngreave residents will welcome the start of work on the Vestry Hall this month, as they see workers in hard hats scurrying around the site.

2007-06-17 22:29:49

Forum House Sold

Forum House is to be bought by New Deal this month after they were approached by the Council with a plea to prevent it being sold on the open market for upwards of £750,000.

2007-06-17 22:23:32

Childcare gets reprieve

At the end of this month New Deal funding will end for ten more projects. However, the Childcare Consortium received a reprieve at February’s Partnership Board meeting.

2007-06-17 22:17:27

Missing Cat from Scott Road

Appeal for a missing cat called Blue.

2007-06-14 15:02:15

Picnics and ponies at Parkwood

Join a whole array of animals at Parkwood Springs for a summer celebration with Sheffield Wildlife Trust and Sheffield Rangers on Sunday 24th June 2007.

2007-06-14 10:41:56

Residents challenge Council

Angry Burngreave residents confronted council officers over the Skinnerthorpe Road demolition plans at July’s Area Panel meeting, claiming that their surveyor had been ignored by the Council and that they’ve been left in limbo awaiting a decision.

2007-06-13 23:19:08

The Lord Mayor’s Picnic in the Park

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

Ellesmere Youth Project celebrates

Celebrations are happening at Ellesmere Youth Project, with the news that it was successful in securing a five-year Youth Development Worker, and the Project will be ‘re-launching’ in September 2007.

2007-06-11 18:08:58

Children's Festival 2007

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

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

One Love Festival news

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

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

Sue Lawrence, full length article

Full length version of the Sue Lawrence interview.

2007-06-05 15:55:23

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

St. George’s Day celebration

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

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

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

Advice on learning and work

Next Step provide services designed to help people if they need to improve their job prospects or skills, get a qualification or just make the most of their job.

2007-06-04 20:20:00

Youth Development Worker required

Job: Ellesmere Youth Project are looking for a Youth Development Worker.

£17,199 p.a
37 hours per week – including study time
Closing Date for applications: Friday 29th June 2007.

2007-06-04 20:14:03

Life in the U.K. Test

Are you applying for British Nationality? Do you need advice regarding citizenship? If yes we can support you through the process.

2007-06-01 21:57:03

Little Foxes Playgroup Open Day

Come and meet the leaders. See the facilities, put your name on the mailing list and enjoy a chat.

2007-06-01 21:49:50

Roshni Carers Support Service

Roshni carers service is committed to improving the quality of life for female Asian carers of people with mental illness. If you are a female carer from the Pakistani, Indian or Bengali community, our services can support you in your role.

2007-06-01 21:43:36

Cricketers in Abbeyfield Park

The Abbeyfield Park tennis courts are set to host a ‘mainly cricket MUGA’ or multi use games area as Council staff, working with the local Burngreave youth, attract money from a national sports body.

2007-06-01 20:05:18

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

It’s Fantastic!

The Parents Group at Firs Hill School recently bought new play equipment for one of the playgrounds with funding from New Deal and the school.

2007-05-31 22:13:38

Burngreave Celebrates learning: A truly multicultrual event

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

Study support conference

During the Easter holidays the New Deal funded Burngreave Study Support Consortium met to look back over the year and enjoy activities together.

2007-05-31 22:07:54

Surtag Hack

Ms Surtag Hack lives on Wensley Estate with a garden full of colourful flowers and a patio set out with parasols. She is volunteer coordinator of Petsearch, which puts people in touch with lost pets, is of Indian descent and has three successful adult children of joint Arab-Indian heritage.

2007-05-31 21:55:00

From factory to church

On Saturday night 24th March, more than 170 guests gathered in an old factory along Carlisle Street in Burngreave. People from more than 20 countries came to celebrate the official opening of the new Rock Christian Centre.

2007-05-31 21:50:13

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

SADACCA’s 21st Anniversary

On the 31st March 2007, SADACCA celebrated its 21st anniversary since obtaining the building at the Wicker.

2007-05-31 21:39:58

Bicentenary of the Abolition of Slavery

The commemoration event – 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade – was held on the March at the Winter Gardens and hosted by Lord Mayor Jackie Drayton. Seated serenely among the greenery, we were far removed from the reality of the horrors of slavery.

2007-05-31 21:34:34

Imran inspires

Earlier this month I visited a small building in the centre of Osgathorpe Park called the Pavilion. It was full of young people enjoying themselves. Here I met a young man called Imran Ali, a youth worker who obviously had a natural ability to inspire young people.

2007-05-31 21:29:58

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

Schools set to expand

The Council has just revealed plans to expand four schools in Burngreave and Fir Vale to cope with increased numbers of children. St Catherine’s and Pye Bank schools would double in size, from one class of 30 in each year group to two classes. In Fir Vale, both Owler Brook and Whiteways would change to taking both infant and junior children, with two classes of 30 children in each year group.

2007-05-31 21:09:18

St Peter's Church Activities

Details of the free Community Activities now available.

2007-05-30 22:24:35

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

Graham's china trip photo album

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

Kung Fu in China

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

Gallery of photos of Graham Abdulla's trip to China.

2007-05-30 21:39:45

Services for Elders

On 24th April 2007 over 100 older people came to voice their concerns at a BME consultation day jointly organised by the Pakistan Advice Centre, Yemeni Community Association and Somali Disability Group.

2007-05-30 21:31:57

Pat Love

Pat has been a Pitsmoor resident for ten years. She has a nine-year-old son, Jordan, who has autism and learning difficulties. He attends Rowan School. She tells us a little about her life as a carer.

2007-05-30 21:22:02

Sue Lawrence

Looking back on it, Sue's always been a carer. The eldest of five children, she soon started helping out with her younger siblings. With her dad working full-time, her mum was left in the traditional role of looking after relatives. Sue helped out and gradually took on more and more. She offers some insight into the life of a carer.

2007-05-30 21:17:38

Caring Lives

11th – 17th June is Carers Week and the campaign aims to highlight the issues facing carers. We speak to two local carers about their lives.

2007-05-30 21:13:03

Burngreave Community Action Trust AGM

Details of the Burngreave Community Action Trust (BCAT) Annual General Meeting.

2007-05-27 16:50:07

Parents of Prisoners Support Group

Do you have a son or daughter or other family member in prison? Are you interested in joining our new support group? Our group aims to meet informally on a monthly basis for mutual support and advice.

2007-05-27 16:10:52

Women's Lives as Refugees and Asylum Seekers

A Sheffield Women's Forum event:

Monday 9th July, 5.30pm.
An Evening with the Northern Refugee Centre REACT Project.

An opportunity to hear from refugee and asylum-seeking women and to participate in workshops around specific issues affecting women.

2007-05-21 19:05:24

Why Women? Campaign

Sheffield Women's Forum event:

Tuesday 12th June, 5.30pm (free vegetarian curry)
Speakers: Isabel Hudson, Women's Resource Centre, London and Ros Wollen, Women's Construction Centre Manager.

2007-05-21 18:57:07

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

Legal Aid cuts

Sheffield Law Centre and other advice agencies in Sheffield are taking part in the Week of Action called by the Access to Justice Alliance, with a demonstration against Legal Aid cuts on Monday 21 May 2007 outside the Combined Court Centre.

2007-05-15 16:05:21

Forum House provides Burngreave jobs boost

Burngreave Opportunities (BOPPS) – the One Stop Shop for Jobs and Training – is just one of the projects moving into Forum House.

2007-05-06 17:07:14

Coffee Morning

Every Tuesday morning the Burngreave Women’s Health Network will be holding a Healthy Coffee Morning.

2007-05-06 16:57:49

Family Support Case Study

An example of the help the Family Support team provided to a single mum who suffered with depression and struggled to get up in the morning.

2007-05-06 16:25:15

Supporting Families

Area Family Support Coordinator Michael Dennis and the team of home visitors, are providing vital early help to families in Burngreave to make sure children reach their full potential and that difficult situations don’t get worse.

2007-05-06 16:23:34

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

Communities unite to aid Somali drought

A recent event raised £550 to build a well in drought-stricken Somali.

2007-05-06 16:10:55

Adventurous Play

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground has existed for more years than I care to remember, and I can honestly say I have been involved in one way or another throughout most of my life.

2007-05-06 16:08:24

Tales from Africa

In November 2005, the Messenger reported on Ray and Emily, two local residents preparing for a 5,000 mile trek for their honeymoon. Four months on and happily married, they’re back in Sheffield with enough photos and stories to last a lifetime.

2007-05-06 16:02:24

Getting to know Carmen...

Carmen Franklin, who presented a series of poems to the beat of African drums, at Burngreave Cemetery Chapel, is originally from Guyana (South America) and came to England in 1961…

2007-05-06 15:56:38

Jamboree Arts Company and upcoming events

Jamboree Arts Company, home of Acrofanatics, was formed in December 2004…

2007-05-06 15:49:24

Hit show at the Chapel

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

Services for Elders

On 24th April, over 100 community elders came to voice their concerns at a BME consultation day organised by the Yemeni Pakistan Community Associations.

2007-05-04 13:46:02

Vestry Hall artworks display

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

End of free English courses

Burngreave residents joined a demonstration against the government proposal to end free English courses for speakers of other languages.

2007-05-04 12:36:50

Ramblers Walking Dates May/June

Details and dates in May and June 2007 for walks organised by Burngreave Ramblers.

2007-05-02 16:42:31

Trustees wanted

Are you looking for something new? South Yorkshire Women's Development Trust is looking for people to join the Board of Trustees.

Closing date for applications: 13th May 2007

2007-05-02 15:50:39

Out of the Box

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

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

2007-05-02 12:37:53

Not Continuing

Details on how the following projects are to cease after their funding from New Deal ends:

Creative Burngreave
Safer Homes

2007-04-29 17:01:56

Community projects keep going

Details of how the following projects are continuing:

The Yemeni Community Association
Pitsmoor Credit Union
Community Language Schools

2007-04-29 16:55:41

Uncertain futures

Details of how or whether the following projects will continue after New Deal's decision to cut their funding:

Catch the Drift
Burngreave Domestic Abuse Project

2007-04-29 16:49:05

Work Continues...

Details of how the following projects are continuing after New Deal's decisions about their funding:

Bookstart
Cellar Space Project
Family Support
Burngreave Language Support Agency
Catherine Street Renewal Project
Burngreave Community Action Trust

2007-04-29 16:36:20

New Deal projects update

New Deal funding ran out for some projects in March 2006, following New Deal’s decisions to give them ‘red’ and ‘amber’ lights and no further money. This issue, we asked what has happened these projects?

2007-04-29 16:23:14

Assistant Play Development Officer

Job: Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is looking to recruit an Assistant Play Development Officer.

S£16,137 to £20,235
Pro-rata 18.5 hours (pay award pending)
Closing Date: 10th May 2007

2007-04-27 15:56:23

Survey results

New Deal will be well pleased with the results of the recent Household Survey, which shows nearly two-thirds of those asked think New Deal has improved the area a great deal or a fair amount. Only around a third of those asked thought this 4 years ago. There are improvements in almost every other area too.

2007-04-26 16:49:14

Special Prize Draw

For the Kashmir earthquake relief fund – to take place on 24th June 2006 in the Peace Gardens in the City Centre.

2007-04-22 23:50:08

A load of bowls

Green City Action is organising a bowling competition for teams of five players.

2007-04-22 23:29:47

Toy Library

The Toy Library has reopened at Abbeyfield Park House, lending out toys.

2007-04-22 23:26:50

BCAF Quarterly Forum

Quarterly Open Forum Meeting on 18th March to discuss plans for the area.

2007-04-18 15:43:47

‘Looking Upward, Moving Forward’

It was with great pride that members of the Jamaican community gathered at SADACCA on 30th March 2006 to launch the Sheffield Branch of the Jamaican Diaspora, headed by Chairperson Miss Carmelita Duncan.

2007-04-08 20:16:08

Claire’s diving success

Local resident, Claire Blencowe, has just returned from her successful debut at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. Claire achieved personal bests in the 3-metre synchronised diving and the 1-metre springboard.

2007-04-08 19:41:14

Somali Youths Against Crime

Local resident Abdillahi Hassan, local parents and agencies have come together to tackle issues involving Somali young people – particularly crime and drugs.

2007-04-08 19:36:34

Music in the Sun postponed

NonStop Foundation has announced that the proposed Music in the Sun festival will be postponed until 2007.

2007-04-08 19:31:10

Mosque Celebrates

Over 1,000 people took part in a procession in April 2006 to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh).

2007-04-06 17:43:15

RIP ‘Bigfoot’ Steve

Steve Anthony McLaren passed away on 15th March 2006 following heart problems in recent years and will be sadly missed. He was well known in Sheffield and other parts of the country. He was a great person, friend, brother, cousin and dad.

2007-04-06 17:37:59

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

Burngreave Opportunities

One stop for jobs and training.

Looking for work?
Looking to improve your skills? Find out how Burngreave Opportunities can help.

2007-04-02 20:01:48

Part-time Youth Worker required

Job: A Vacancy has arisen within a dynamic New Project for a Part Time level 2 Detached Youth Worker to work in the Burngreave New Deal for Communities area.

Salary: £16,707 – £18,807 (pro-rata
Hours: 14.8 per week (40% contract)
Closing Date:13th April 2007

2007-04-02 19:47:41

Finance Manager/Administrator

The Burngreave Messenger is looking for an experienced financial worker with excellent administrative skills to help us to seek funding to ensure the Messenger’s future.

Salary: £20,895 – £22,293 p.a. pro rata (NJC sp 26-28) depending on experience.
Hours: 18.5 hours (0.5 FTE) worked Mon-Fri, plus occasional evening work.
Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd April 2007

2007-04-02 19:43:45

Messenger Editorial

The Messenger says goodbye to Management Committee member Mark Lankshear…

2007-04-02 19:40:13

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

Rural Exposure Project Sheffield

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

Easter Fun Day at SYAC Nursery

Come and join the fun, whilst we raise funds for our community nursery. All Welcome. Free entry

2007-03-29 22:41:01

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

A Good Life!

Collis Icylyn Beckford is a sprightly 73 year old mother of six from Burngreave. Destinations Arts managed to catch up with her and recorded her life story as part of our Oral History and Arts Project, Digital Journeys. These are extracts from Collis's rich and fascinating life!

2007-03-29 20:45:35

Comments or condolences

You can add your own comments or condolences for Mr Younis Khan.

2007-03-29 13:02:25

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

Family Life Ministries

Need help to sort out your garden?
Free advice
Trees galore
Environment day

2007-03-28 21:48:20

The Family Life Ministries is an important part of our church. It recognizes there are periods in peoples lives where they need extra help and support. We run outreach programmes for families whose relatives are in prison, or going through bereavement.

2007-03-28 21:31:40

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

Youth Council amaze residents

Those who attended the New Deal Children and Young People’s Resident Forum were in for an astounding performance

2007-03-28 21:19:26

Girl Guides

Girls involved in hiking and camping? It didn’t seem possible in the early 1900s, when skirts were ankle length and young ladies never ran. It was all about scouting for boys in 1907 until a small group of girls turned the situation around by insisting on a group of their own and the Girl Guides were born.

2007-03-28 21:14:15

Ethnic Minority Older People's Consultation Day

Are you over the age of 55?

Would you like to tell people about the quality of the services you are getting?

Would you like to tell us about the services you would like to receive?

2007-03-28 21:05:06

Rob Smith word smith

Rob Smith, a former writer for the Burngreave Messenger has been continuing in his creativitiy since leaving his position in December last year.

2007-03-28 21:00:24

Caborn’s Corner – a bit of Sheffield's history under threat?

Whilst studying recent plans for the new Tesco supermarket at the top of Spital Hill, somebody pointed out to me that the ‘attractive urban landscape with potential public plaza’ marked at the front of the drawing appeared to obliterate a bit of Sheffield’s political history: Caborn’s Corner. It’s a small triangle of land located at the junction of Spital Hill and Carlisle Street, just below the East House and opposite The Kashmir restaurant.

2007-03-28 20:53:13

Disability Rights

Sheffield Law Centre has a long reputation for helping people, especially in Burngreave. Hidden away behind the Wicker, the small team of caseworkers has helped prevent evictions, stopped deportations and won rights for workers.

2007-03-28 20:49:23

Family Learning Awards

Parents from across Sheffield received awards from the Lord Mayor at the first Sheffield Family Learning Awards held at the Town Hall in February 2007.

2007-03-28 20:36:51

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

DJ Legaliz

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

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

International Women's Day

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

Pitsmoor Tattooist

With over a decade of experience, convention tours, travelling abroad and a solid reputation as a one of a kind freehand tattooist, Andy decided on locating one of his many shops in Pitsmoor near home.

2007-03-28 19:56:20

Women only swimming baths with "male guards"

I am a 14 year old girl that really enjoys swimming, but I can’t go to my local swimming baths because on ‘women’s only’ days they sometimes have male life-guards operating. For a young Muslim girl we should not be swimming half naked in front of men.

2007-03-28 19:49:32

125 Health Project

Hello my name is Iyah Haimeed, I am 13 years old and I go to Fir Vale School. I finish school at 3.30 then I go straight to Burngreave After-School Project.

2007-03-28 19:45:19

Spray Can Art

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

Ellesmere Proposals

The Council are planning to make Spital Hill “more attractive to shoppers, to improve the economic vitality of the area and encourage the creation of new business and expansion of existing ones.”

2007-03-28 17:14:01

Save ESOL

Nearly 200 people attended a meeting at SADACCA on 13th March, united against the government proposal to cut funding to English language courses (ESOL). The cuts will kill off at least 25% of courses run in Burngreave, with a devastating effect on Adult Learning Providers catering for refugees and asylum seekers.

2007-03-28 17:06:38

A senseless killing

In the early hours of Wednesday 14th March, a fatal shooting took place on Scott Road which left a family devastated and the local community shocked.

2007-03-28 16:53:44

Burngreave Book Group

Information about the Burngreave Feel-Good Reading group at Burngreave Library.

2007-03-19 16:26:30

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

BCAT's response to the May 2006 letters

The statements printed in May 2006 from the BCAT and BCAF, were not in response to statements made by John Clark in the April 2006 issue. They were submitted for inclusion in April but not printed.

2007-03-17 19:33:50

United we should stand for divided we have fallen

I’m writing in response to the letter about New Deal and Burngreave Community Action Trust (BCAT). The sad truth is that when New Deal was being established, with community participation and consultation, all that we said did not have any real weight when it came to the crunch.

2007-03-17 19:27:34

Gordon Lawton reminisces...

It gave me great pleasure to read the article in the April 2006 Messenger regarding the Wembley Playground at the bottom of Sutherland Road. I spent many a Saturday afternoon playing there in the late 1940s and early 1950s…

2007-03-17 19:21:43

Dear Messenger...

Letters from our readers:

Gordon Lawton, a former Burngreave resident now living in Australia, reminisces on his childhood in Burngreave.
Responses to letters in the May 2006 issue, regarding New Deal, BCAT and BCAF.

2007-03-17 19:15:22

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

Walking groups

Local walking groups are springing up around the area.

2007-03-13 12:11:44

Walking

In June 2005 this column addressed, at some length, the number of cars arriving at a local school dropping off or fetching children at 9am or 3pm. Owler Brook school staff and some parents have been thinking about how to tackle this and at the end of April launched their first ‘Walk on Wednesday’ day.

2007-03-13 12:02:10

Adam’s Design Success

Adam Deeley, a 15-year-old student at Firth Park Secondary school, has just completed a two week placement at MM Design, a leading graphic design agency in Sheffield.

2007-03-12 18:28:29

Refugee Day 2006

Help celebrate the enormous contribution refugees make to Burngreave. There will be entertainment for all the family including performers, stalls, dancing and food and information and advice for refugees.

2007-03-12 18:15:05

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

BME Community Development Worker

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

Job opportunity: To work specifically with the Bangladeshi community and organisations in Darnall.

£20,895 – £24,708 (pro-rata)
Closing Date: 16th March 2007

2007-03-08 17:41:50

Space to Chill

Rob Smith was invited to meet a young man who’s leading the way for a great local initiative. Eighteen-year-old Jahshanti Wilson has been a local resident all his life and he spoke to the Messenger about the recent fulfilment of his dream.

2007-03-06 18:32:58

Singin’ and dancin’

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

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

Breast is Best!

A breastfeeding awareness event held at Abbeyfield Park on 15th May 2006 has proved to be a huge success.

2007-03-06 18:07:19

Learners Celebrate Success

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

Monte Carlo Pizza

Tawfer Alshemari, manager of Monte Carlo Pizza on Spital Hill, has discovered that an authentic blend of ingredients is the key to success in his bid to bring a taste of the laid-back continental café culture to Burngreave’s doorstep.

2007-03-04 12:35:56

The Pub Guide

The Grapes public house on Gower Street has been run by the same family for a number of years now. The present landlord, Martin, took over The Grapes when his mother Lucy retired. He and his wife Gina have worked very hard to make a very successful local.

2007-03-04 12:33:31

Kurdish Community Centre AGM

Fifty-five people attended the Annual General Meeting of the newly re-opened Kurdish Community Centre (KCC), on 30th April 2006, electing eight people to their Management Committee.

2007-03-04 12:26:52

“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

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

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

Leaving Event photos

Gallery of photos from Dr Abdul Shaif's leaving event.

2007-02-28 13:20:31

Leaving Event for Dr Abdul Shaif

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

Burngreave Academy

Events and meetings in March 2007.

2007-02-27 17:42:19

Readrite - Learning through fun!

Sessions organised by Burngreave Community Learning Campaign and Burngreave adult learning providers. Promoting fun, free and fulfilling learning.

2007-02-26 09:31:23

Beauty Finalist

Congratulations to Burngreave’s Miss Sheffield 2006 finalist Sarah- Jane Madden who made it to the final ten of the beauty pageant.

2007-02-24 19:25:31

New system at CAB

People coming for help at Pitsmoor Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) may notice a change to our service from 31st May 2006. We will be changing our ‘first come first served’ drop-in to an appointment system.

2007-02-24 19:17:24

Join Burngreave Ramblers

Burngreave Ramblers walks are five to seven miles long and are usually in the Peak District.

2007-02-24 19:06:03

Football players required!

Earl Marshal Under 11s are looking for more players for the coming season.

2007-02-24 18:57:49

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

BCAT AGM

Report on the Burngreave Community Action Trust (BCAT) AGM which was held on 24th May 2006 at Pye Bank School.

2007-02-24 11:09:09

Jackie Drayton becomes Lord Mayor

On 17th May 2006 Local councillor Jackie Drayton was made Lord Mayor of Sheffield. Jackie, who has been a Burngreave councillor for many years, was sworn in at a ceremony held at the Town Hall.

2007-02-23 10:34:15

Events Black History Month

Detailed below are the BNDfC Community Engagement Team’s contributions to this year’s Black History Month. For more information please contact one of the team on 279 6920 or 292 0393.

2007-02-19 16:48:50

Vestry Hall Art

Artists Claudia Phipps and Amanda Simmons, winners of the open tender to create unique pieces of art work as part of the £3m redevelopment of Vestry Hall, are due to start community workshops in the area shortly.

2007-02-19 16:42:22

New Priority Area Launch

As the Messenger has gone to print this month, the launch of the new BNDfC priority area is being planned for Forum House on Thursday 28th September.

2007-02-19 16:40:06

Information Shop

The staff at the BNDfC Information Shop are there to help you find out about projects, courses and events happening in the area in which you might be interested.

2007-02-19 16:37:33

Thanks to Milton

Firshill TARA would like to thank Milton Graham, who was Chairman of the Committee, for all his hard work for the Firshill Estate.

2007-02-18 19:24:50

Wedding blessing

Local residents, Sia Angela Maturie and Ansumana Rahman Muctaru Sillah, celebarated their wedding on Saturday, 2nd September, in the presence of over 15O guests.

2007-02-18 19:18:51

Mythical mural

The Pegasus mural still stands defiantly on the side of the last house on Brotherton Street after nearly 3O years.

2007-02-18 19:14:04

Green City

Bright and vibrant

2007-02-17 20:44:37

Sorby House public event

Come and find out the latest news about Sorby House at a public event on Friday 6th October. The Kier Group, Sorby House developers appointed by BNDfC, are committed to working closely with BNDfC and local residents and schools to ensure the community are truly involved.

2007-02-17 20:16:08