Projects & People

Latest Projects & People pages

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
Is Vounteering : Community Development?

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

2008-04-29 19:47:44
Aman Ali campaign

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

2008-04-20 18:08:45
Burngreave 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
Burngreave Celebrates & Remembers through Marches in March 2008

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

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

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

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

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

2008-04-07 14:05:59
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
Messenger editorial

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

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

Tribute to Derek Dooley Burngreave born & bred Football legend who played football for Sheffield Wednesday & managed the team in 1970s before moving across the football divide to join Sheffield United in 1974. He had the rare distinction of being respected by both of Sheffield's Football clubs.

2008-03-28 21:45:01
Tribute to Javed Akhtar

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

2008-03-26 18:43:30
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
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
Events

Recent events in the Chapel and Cemetery.

2008-03-20 12:42:35
Street champions

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

2008-03-18 22:13:21
Friends of Devon Gardens

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

2008-03-18 22:09:15
Burngreave bouncing back

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

2008-03-18 22:00:25
Tradebase recycling shop is closing

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

2008-03-18 21:52:56
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
Adult Education Outreach Work & BME Communities

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

2008-03-16 03:07:11
Pakistan After Benazir Bhutto

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

2008-03-16 01:03:37
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
Exhibitions & Events.

Photographs of past events since 2003.

2008-03-06 22:50:40
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
Burngreave area within the Lower Don Valley: Past, Present & Future

The Burngreave area part of Lower Don Valley (LDV) in context of past, present and future community development research. In terms of economic investment & partnerships (public & private), employment, unemployment, consumerism and welfare.

2008-03-03 03:27:46
Earthquake hits UK & Felt in Burngreave: "Wrath of God" or Events Repeating Themselves?

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

2008-03-02 22:17:01
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
My Life has Turned full-circle (1) or is it history repeating or is it Legacy?

Life experiences of local residents living, growing-up and working in the Sheffield's lower Don Valley – LDV/Burngreave/Pitsmoor areas from the past to the present day. Research into community developments past, present and future.

2008-02-23 13:55:05
Burials and Headstones.

Advice and help to find friends or relatives buried here.

2008-02-23 12:19:58
Cemetery Chapel Buildings.

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

2008-02-23 11:11:17
Burngreave New Years Honours Awards 2008

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

2008-02-19 21:46:45
Carwood Tenants and Residents Association

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

2008-02-19 21:40:12
Stop Smoking!

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

2008-02-19 21:37:50
Burngreave Cemetery Friends

Information, advice and help with research concerning Burngreave Chapel and Cemetery, Melrose Rd.

2008-02-16 12:01:25
Biography

Matloub's background, professional history and achievements.

2008-02-16 12:00:29
Contact Matloub.

Contact details for Matloub Husayn Ali Khan.

2008-02-16 11:28:00
Matloub Husayn Ali Khan

Writing by local Free-lance Journalist, Matloub Husayn Ali Khan.

2008-02-09 12:07:33
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
Messenger editorial

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
Youth Conference photos

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
Green City Action News

Latest news from Green City Action, including:

  • Harleston Street big spring clean

  • FREE Gardening services available now

  • Compost Bin Sale

2008-01-31 17:06:16
Green City Action News

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

2008-01-31 17:06:16
Burngreave Community Wardens

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
Issue dates 2008

2008 copy deadlines and distribution dates for the Burngreave Messenger.

2008-01-16 11:47:05
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
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
Sylvia Reaney

Poetry from Fir Vale resident Sylvia Reaney

2007-12-17 10:44:30
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
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
Green City Action News

  • Green City Action win prestigious community award

  • Garden gifts for the festive season

  • Tool Bank December opening times

2007-11-29 16:02:57
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
Vestry Hall Administrator required

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

  • Salary £14,053 – £16,096

  • Closing date: Friday 7 December at 12.00 noon.

2007-11-28 15:39:15
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
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
Children in Need - Choir, Pie and Pea concert

Children to dance for you from our community at a Children in Need event at Sheffield United Academy.

2007-10-16 18:08:40
Firshill TARA General meeting

If you have a problem, a query anything to do with the Estate, please bring it to the Firshill TARA general meeting on 8th October 2007.

2007-10-16 17:55:10
Trees, trees, trees

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

2007-10-16 17:50:53
Neighbourhood Watch

What am I expected to do if I join the Neighbourhood Watch?

2007-10-16 17:49:09
Chair Aerobics

Chair aerobics returns on Tuesday afternoons at the Firshill TARA Office.

2007-10-16 17:38:48
Firshill TARA needs you!

Desperately seeking new committee members for Firshill TARA.

2007-10-16 17:34:21
Services offered at Firshill TARA

Details of services offered at Firshill TARA.

2007-10-16 17:28:44
Recyle-Recycle-Recycle

Facilities for recycling at Roe Lane Community Centre.

2007-10-16 17:24:58
Black and Blue Bins

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

2007-10-16 17:21:23
Drop in sessions at Firshill TARA

Further details of the following drop in sessions:

  • Councillors' Surgeries 2007

  • Anti-social Behaviour Team visits

  • Credit Union

2007-10-16 17:15:18
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
Burngreave Area Panel New Year Honours awards

Information on how to nominate someone for recognition in the New Year Honours.

2007-10-03 18:51:43
DIY Streets: Firshill Road and Passhouses Road

Sheffield is part of a new Sustrans programme called “DIY Streets.”

2007-10-03 17:46:41
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
Messenger editorial

News and comment by the Messenger.

  • Vestry Hall opens at last

  • Special thanks to Camille Daughma

  • Next Messenger meeting and dealines

  • This month's contributors

2007-09-28 16:10:11
What’s oop George? Ah’ve broken me bat!

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

  1. 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