Website Exclusives
Latest website exclusives
- Job: Part-time Youth Worker
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Ellesmere Youth Project are looking for a part-time Youth Worker.
6 hours per week
£7.50 per hour
Closing date: Friday 30th May 2008
- Literacy for Employment
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A weekly course aiming to improve students' spelling, grammar, reading and writing abilities and help them to gain qualifications and become ready for work.
2008-05-13 19:04:20 - Public meeting on Academies
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Sheffield North Anti-Academies Alliance are organising a public meeting at the Vestry Hall on Thursday 22nd April 2008, with Paul Holmes MP as the main speaker.
2008-05-12 20:12:25 - Burngreave Learning Festival
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Information about the ‘Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival’ in May 2008.
2008-05-11 13:55:59 - Concern over Grimesthorpe development
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Residents have expressed concern over new housing plans for Grimesthorpe Road.
2008-05-09 01:38:06 - Workshops at the Festival
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A timetable of the taster sessions available during the festival.
2008-05-09 00:40:18 - Learning Festival - Main Stage
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Performances on the Main Stage at this year's ‘Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival’.
2008-05-08 22:08:22 - Election Results - 2007
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Local Election results for the Burngreave ward, 2007.
2008-05-06 19:58:53 - letter from Mick Ibbotson
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Mick Ibbotson wrote in response to David Blunkett's letter to the Star.
2008-05-05 20:08:00 - Brahma Kumaris Courses
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Meditation and Self Esteem Courses with the Brahma Kumaris.
2008-05-05 10:50:56 - Election Results - May 2008
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Local Election results for the Burngreave ward, May 2008.
2008-05-02 11:16:55 - Warrior Square - A Sheffield Theatres Production
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Following the great evenings we had at the Vestry Hall with the Crucible’s production of A Handful of Henna, we are really pleased to be able to welcome the Crucible back with their new production of Warrior Square.
2008-04-29 20:17:37 - Job: Part-time Employment Supervisor at the Law Centre
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The successful applicant will have an up to date knowledge of employment law, at least two years’ experience in giving employment advice including representation at tribunal and experience of supervision.
2008-04-28 20:41:03 - Parents Matter!
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Parents Matter! is a half day conference for parents living in Burngreave and aims to discuss how we can help our children to do their best at school.
2008-04-28 14:18:47 - Local Elections 2008
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The local elections are on Thursday 1st May 2008.
2008-04-26 21:02:15 - Job: Youth Worker
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Roshni Sheffield Asian Women’s Resource Centre is seeking to appoint a Youth Worker.
4 Sessions per week – (16 hours)
£26.20-£35.34 per session
Closing date: 12th May 2008 (10am)
- Job: Centre Manager
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Roshni Sheffield Asian Women’s Resource Centre is seeking to appoint a Centre Manager.
Salary: £24,500 – £28,500
1 year maternity cover post – 37 hours
Closing date: 12th May 2008 (10am)
- Job: Project Manager
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Sheffield Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Foundation (SSCATF) is looking for a Project Manager.
Salary: £25,000 pro rata
30 hours per week
Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2008
- Family Fun Day at Byron Wood
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Family Fun Day at Byron Wood
2008-04-24 09:51:53 - St Catherine's expansion - public meeting
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A public meeting will take place on Monday 28th April 2008 to discuss the expansion of St Catherine’s School and the issues surrounding it.
2008-04-22 13:23:36 - Abbeyfield cricket arena opens
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The new cricket facility at Abbeyfield Park opens with England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, and children from local primary schools.
2008-04-21 11:50:46 - Copper Beech Studios
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A collection of archive photographs, featuring many pictures of Burngreave, Grimesthorpe, Pitsmoor and Fir Vale, has been revamped and published on the internet by the son of the renown Sheffield photographer, Harry Ainscough.
2008-04-20 18:13:20 - Aman Ali campaign
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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 - Beginners’ bowling sessions at Abbeyfield
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Ever wanted to try out crown green bowling but weren’t quite sure where to start? Many local people have often walked past the bowling green at Abbeyfield Park and thought to themselves, “I wouldn’t mind having a go at that.”
2008-04-18 16:03:34 - Burngreave Seminars
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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
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A series of IT workshops is being held for women at the Furnival
2008-04-15 20:27:52 - Burngreave Bouncing Back speeches
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Speakers at the Burngreave Bouncing Back march on 15th March 2008.
2008-04-15 19:34:25 - Tea and Textiles
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‘Tea and Textiles’ is a new group for anyone interested in developing new skills and working with art and craft.
2008-04-15 00:02:42 - Three convicted after Younis Khan shooting
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David and Ashley Cohen have been convicted for the murder of Younis Khan on 14th March 2007 as he innocently drove his taxi close to his home on Scott Rd.
2008-04-14 22:35:48 - What’s happening at Sorby House?
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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
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A new cafe is starting up at the Furnival on Verdon St, every Tuesday morning.
2008-04-10 22:25:16 - What the children said
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The children's views about their study support group at SADACCA.
2008-04-10 22:07:41 - Friendly Knitting Group
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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
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This event will be taking place at the showroom cinema.
2008-04-10 17:24:34 - Public Speaking for Women
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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 - Byron Wood Community Education Classes
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Byron Wood Community Education Classes – April 2008.
2008-04-09 20:50:03 - Interfaith Walk of Unity
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A walk of Unity through Burngreave, Fir Vale and Firth Park.
2008-04-09 19:31:42 - Digital Photography Course
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A five week course on taking and improving digital photographs and making the most of your digital camera.
2008-04-09 00:15:04 - Longley Sixth Form Equality Week
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Events at Longley Park Sixth Form College’s Equality and Diversity Week (4th to 8th February 2008) ranged from cultural representation and finding out about sensory impairment to disability and sexuality awareness to gospel choir singing in the plaza.
2008-04-07 11:04:17 - Campaign for Aman Ali
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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 - Forum House open day
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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 - Lloyds Pharmacy refurbished
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On 30th January the Lord Mayor officially reopened the Lloyds Pharmacy on Ellesmere Road in front of their staff, visitors and customers.
2008-04-06 20:23:39 - Richard Caborn visits St Catherine’s
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In early March Y5 and school council children went on a visit to Westminster to visit the houses of parliament and meet with Richard Caborn our local MP. A few weeks later Richard Caborn returned the visit and attended one of our school council meetings.
2008-04-06 20:19:48 - Adventure Playground Photo Gallery
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A gallery of photos taken at recent playground events.
2008-04-06 11:24:09 - Greenfingers pottery workshop
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A collection of photographs taken during a pottery workshop given by Natural England and Sue Mulroy for Greenfingers.
2008-04-05 23:16:21 - Course: Basic IT
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Course starts Wednesday 9th April 2008. Every Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am.
2008-04-04 23:07:03 - Course: Driving theory practice
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Course starts Tuesday 8th April 2008.
2008-04-04 22:59:22 - Buses Better?
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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 - More on our website...
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The full length versions of stories promoted in our issue, including:
Buses better?
Campaign for Aman Ali
Sorby House
Lloyds Pharmacy refurbished
Forum House open day
Longley Sixth Form Equality Week
- Burngreave Bouncing Back Gallery 3
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A gallery of photos taken by Matloub Husayn Ali Khan of the Burngreave Bouncing back March.
2008-04-04 17:56:00 - Burngreave Bouncing Back gallery 2
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A gallery of photos from the Burngreave Bouncing Back march taken by Messenger volunteer Anwar Suliman.
2008-04-04 15:58:55 - Residents clear-up success
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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
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Photographs of the Burngreave Bouncing Back march taken by Messenger volunteer Lesley Boulton..
2008-04-03 19:38:25 - Milaad Un-Nabi Celebration gallery
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A Photo gallery of Milaad-Un-Nabi procession from Ghausia Mosque (Firvale) through Page-Hall. Selection of photos of this event.
2008-04-03 18:30:17 - Handful of Henna photo gallery
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Additional photos, not shown in the printed edition, from the Handful of Henna performance at the Vestry Hall on 5th February 2008.
2008-03-30 22:49:13 - Council minute
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The official minute of the 5th March 2008 council meeting records the petition presented by the North Sheffield Anti-Academies Alliance.
2008-03-28 22:18:49 - Derek Dooley Football Legend: Born & Bred In Burngreave 'United' Sheffield
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Tribute to Derek Dooley Burngreave born & bred Football legend who played football for Sheffield Wednesday & managed the team in 1970s before moving across the football divide to join Sheffield United in 1974. He had the rare distinction of being respected by both of Sheffield's Football clubs.
2008-03-28 21:45:01 - Tribute to Javed Akhtar
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Obituary and tribute to local Asian/Muslim Businessman and local sports participant and organiser.
2008-03-26 18:43:30 - Fundraising book sale
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Friday 28th March 2008: A large range of second hand books, collectable magazines, rare and collectable vinyl records and a few cassette tapes for sale at New Roots Ashram cafe.
2008-03-26 14:13:57 - The Pitsmoor Zone
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Relaunched web gallery of digital art by local graphic artists.
2008-03-21 22:55:13 - "Doing it Better"
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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 - Regional Forum Job Vacancies
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The Regional Forum in partnership with the BME VCS Regional Panel is seeking two experienced and motivated team players to deliver outcomes for a programme that strengthens BME voice in Yorkshire & the Humber.
Programme Director (£30,598 – £33,291)
Policy & Communications Officer (£28,172 – £30,598)
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd April 2008
- Free circus skills workshop
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Swamp and Point Blank are holding a free circus and performance workshop on Saturday the 22nd at Point Blank Studio.
2008-03-20 14:42:15 - Events
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Recent events in the Chapel and Cemetery.
2008-03-20 12:42:35 - Street champions
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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
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Two new friends groups are now meeting regularly,led by Parks and Countryside staff.
2008-03-18 22:09:15 - Burngreave bouncing back
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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
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After nine years at the Old Library, the Tradebase recycling shop closes on 5th April 2008.
2008-03-18 21:52:56 - DIY streets, Firshill and Passhouses Roads
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The latest Firshill and Passhouses Roads DIY street event took place on Tuesday 19 February 2008 in Firshill School.
2008-03-18 21:47:49 - February's area panel meeting
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Report from the last area panel meeting on 20th February 2008.
2008-03-18 21:34:03 - March 2008 edition of Area Panel newsletter
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This newsletter is produced every two months to coincide with the Panel’s public meetings.
2008-03-18 21:21:41 - March Area Panel Meeting
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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 - Four Seasons
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Views of the Cemetery and Chapel all year round.
2008-03-17 23:32:40 - Adult Education Outreach Work & BME Communities
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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
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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
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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
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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 - Academy Consultation and decisions
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There has been a process of formal consultations and Council decisions about the proposal to make Parkwood School independent.
2008-03-09 21:28:35 - Exhibitions & Events.
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Photographs of past events since 2003.
2008-03-06 22:50:40 - Women's Construction Centre starts new courses
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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
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An event to celebrate International Women's Day will be held at the Vestry Hall on 7th March 2008.
2008-03-05 17:03:41 - Burngreave area within the Lower Don Valley: Past, Present & Future
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The Burngreave area part of Lower Don Valley (LDV) in context of past, present and future community development research. In terms of economic investment & partnerships (public & private), employment, unemployment, consumerism and welfare.
2008-03-03 03:27:46 - Earthquake hits UK & Felt in Burngreave: "Wrath of God" or Events Repeating Themselves?
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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 - Change to Messenger email address
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The Messenger has changed its email address. You can now contact us on mail@burngreavemessenger.org. Please update your contacts lists/address books.
2008-02-29 16:28:03 - Letter: thoughts of a parent
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Letter to the Messenger: Parkwood's Academy proposal – thoughts of a parent.
2008-02-27 22:58:45 - Academy? Have your say
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You can add your comments and/or vote on Parkwood becoming an Academy here.
2008-02-27 22:36:47 - Moving On Up!
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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
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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 - Big Plans For Parkwood
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Proposals to turn Parkwood High School into an Academy have been given a boost, with news about additional funding for a new building. Plans are also being developed for an innovative partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, according to Sheffield City Council.
2008-02-26 20:57:31 - Assistance.
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Where to get help.
2008-02-25 23:59:21 - Academies press coverage
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The media has covered news and opinions on Academies. Here are some news reports.
2008-02-25 21:28:56 - Temporary Family Advocacy Team Officer
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Salary: £18,907 – £22,845
Closing date Thursday 28th February
- Parkwood - Academy proposals
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Parkwood School is consulting on whether to convert to Academy status. A strong campaign of opposition is underway. Here is a full page of resources and background information.
2008-02-24 20:14:46 - My Life has Turned full-circle (1) or is it history repeating or is it Legacy?
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Life experiences of local residents living, growing-up and working in the Sheffield's lower Don Valley – LDV/Burngreave/Pitsmoor areas from the past to the present day. Research into community developments past, present and future.
2008-02-23 13:55:05 - Ecology.
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Pictures of the flowers, trees and general wildlife of the Cemetery.
2008-02-23 12:34:26 - Bereavement Services
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Council department that manages the Cemetery.
2008-02-23 12:23:43 - Burials and Headstones.
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Advice and help to find friends or relatives buried here.
2008-02-23 12:19:58 - Gallery
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Photos and Images of Burngreave Cemetery and the Building submitted by visitors and friends.
2008-02-23 12:15:31 - “A Handful of Henna” at the Vestry Hall
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The newly-refurbished Vestry Hall hosted an intimate performance of the newly reworked “A Handful of Henna”, on Tuesday 5th February. Evocative and enchanting, the players presented a story of homecoming, reunion, adventure and identity.
2008-02-23 11:17:20 - Cemetery Chapel Buildings.
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Activities in Burngreave Chapel including the work of the Friends group, Chapel Restoration, Exhibitions,
2008-02-23 11:11:17 - A great Night out At Burngreave Vestry Hall
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Sheffield Theatres presents “Handful of Henna” by Rani Moorthy, at the Vestry Hall
2008-02-19 22:02:13 - Burngreave New Years Honours Awards 2008
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A packed reception room at the Town Hall on 25th January 2008 saw the annual New Years Honours awards presented,
2008-02-19 21:46:45 - DIY Streets - Firshill and Passhouses Roads
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The latest Firshill and Passhouses Roads DIY Street event took place on Saturday January 19th 2008 in Firshill School.
2008-02-19 21:43:06 - Carwood Tenants and Residents Association
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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!
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The Sheffield Stop Smoking Service is in your area! Come along to a drop-in service at Burngreave Vestry Hall starting Thurs 07/02/08 and Thurs 14/02/08, 12pm-1pm.
2008-02-19 21:37:50 - November 2007 Area Panel Meeting
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The Area Panel meeting in November attracted just fewer than one hundred people, young and old, to the Vestry Hall. The theme of the meeting was implications of the recent tragic death of Jonathan Matondo.
2008-02-19 21:28:45 - Future Meetings
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Future Area Panel Meeting: Wednesday 19 March, Vestry Hall, 2 Burngreave Road, 6.30pm-8.30pm.
2008-02-19 21:21:44 - Message from the Panel Chair…
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This newsletter is produced every two months to coincide with the Panel’s public meetings.
2008-02-19 21:18:28 - February 2008 edition of Area Panel newsletter
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This newsletter is produced every two months to coincide with the Panel’s public meetings.
2008-02-19 21:09:49 - Militant Sheffield: From Asian Youth Movement 1980s to Muslim Youth 2001, onwards.
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History of Asian Youth (AYM) of organising against racism and police inaction against racist attacks. During 1980s to 1990s and including Muslim community from 2001 onwards after 9/11.
2008-02-16 12:29:25 - Biography
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Matloub's background, professional history and achievements.
2008-02-16 12:00:29 - Contact Matloub.
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Contact details for Matloub Husayn Ali Khan.
2008-02-16 11:28:00 - Local residents arrested over Chesterfield Road murder
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Six people, including two women from Pitsmoor, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
2008-02-15 16:02:53 - Sorby House Caretaker/Cleaner
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Salary: £15,100 – £17,100 per annum
Closing date: 10/03/08
- Sorby House Admin/Conference Support worker
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Salary: £13,900 – £15,500 per annum Closing date: 10/03/08
2008-02-14 16:20:17 - Sorby House Receptionist
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Salary: £12,100 – £13,500 per annum
Closing date: 10/03/08
- Sorby House Centre Manager
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£26,900 – £29,600 per annum
Closing date: 03/03/08
- A new Tesco at what cost?
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A letter about the Tesco development from Tim Woolliscroft, exclusive to the website.
2008-02-11 16:03:02 - New Deal to be investigated
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Burngreave New Deal's management was effectively slated at the full meeting of Sheffield City Council on Wednesday 6th February, as all parties called for an investigation into its activities.
2008-02-09 14:15:47 - Matloub Husayn Ali Khan
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Writing by local Free-lance Journalist, Matloub Husayn Ali Khan.
2008-02-09 12:07:33 - World Against War discussion to take place
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An event entitled, “World Against War” will take place on 16th February 2008.
2008-02-09 11:06:05 - Burngreave seminars at New Roots Shop
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Burngreave seminars due to take place at New Roots Shop on Spital Hill in February and March.
2008-02-09 10:48:23 - Ellesmere Youth Project half-term programme
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Art, football and basketball activites over the half-term programme, plus fun activities looking at how to solve arguments followed by a free trip to Xscape, and aerial assault course and bowling.
2008-02-07 14:33:43 - Shooting on Firshill Road
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Residents remain concerned after a shots were fired at a house on Firshill Road late on Monday 21st January, 2008. No one was injured and no arrests have been made.
2008-02-06 09:57:46 - BCAF back in action
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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 - Pedal Ready in Burngreave
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One to one training for cyclists began this month to encourage and enable more people to cycle more safely.
2008-02-04 19:56:06 - Awards Ceremony photo gallery 2
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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
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Gallery of photos from the Burngreave New Year's Honours awards ceremony on 25th January 2008.
2008-02-04 16:28:06 - Streetworx half term activities
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Activities for young people during the half term holidays with Streetworx.
2008-02-04 14:53:07 - Young Advisors for Burngreave
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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
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The Seventh Day Adventist Church on Andover Street celebrates its Christmas with people facing or experiencing homelessness.
2008-02-04 14:45:35 - "United we stand, divided we fall"
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Local resident, Maureen Griffiths, urges residents to join the march against gun crime and negativity towards young people, on 15th March 2008.
2008-02-04 14:21:09 - Youth Conference photos
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Pictures taken during the streetworx youth conference.
2008-02-03 16:58:58 - Page Hall Tree Planting
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Photographs of tree planting in Page Hall in November 2007.
2008-02-03 15:06:57 - Pakistan After Benazir Bhutto
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A local resident's view of the former Prime-Minister of Pakistan: Benazir Bhutto after the recent assasination on 27th December 2007.
2008-02-02 10:43:11 - New Year's Honours
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Volunteers, employees and organisations who received awards at this year’s annual Area Panel New Years Honours ceremony.
2008-02-01 12:52:32 - Volunteer Community Advocates
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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 - Vestry Hall Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator
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Job: BNDFC require a dynamic and energetic person, passionate about community learning for a learning programme.
Salary: £23,543 to £25,225
Closing date: Wednesday 20 February 2008
- Fundraising books and tapes sale
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Second hand books and tapes sale, Saturday 19th January 2008 at the New Roots Ashram Project Cafe, to raise funds for the Sunrise and Hope(SRH) Community Co-operative project.
2008-01-16 12:28:47 - Issue dates 2008
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2008 copy deadlines and distribution dates for the Burngreave Messenger.
2008-01-16 11:47:05 - BCAF Quarterly Forum AGM
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BCAF is holding its Annual General Meeting on 2nd February 2008 at the Vestry Hall.
2008-01-10 15:28:00 - Handful of Henna
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Tuesday 5th February: Sheffield Theatres presents “Handful of Henna” by Rani Moorthy, a play inspired by original stories by Muslim women, telling the story of Saheeda, who came to England as a young woman but returns home with her teenage daughter Nasreen.
2008-01-10 14:44:27 - Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Martin Luther King Celebration Day, 21st January 2008.
2008-01-10 13:26:29 - BME Inclusion Project Worker
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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.
- New SUFC Academy building plans
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SUFC Academy are proposing a three-storey, 20,000 sqft development on land next to the club's Shirecliffe Football Academy. An Open Day will be held on January 9 for the community to view the plans.
2007-12-21 17:05:59 - Christmas deportation binge
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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
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The Rock Christian Centre is to host Sheffield's contribution to Hope 2008, a national event bringing hope for the year ahead to communities nationwide.
2007-12-21 14:08:43 - Christmas services 2007
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Listings of Church services taking place locally to celebrate Christmas.
2007-12-21 13:13:18 - An Evening Of Islam 2008
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Sunday 13th of January at the Magna Centre on Sheffield Road. This event will be the largest ever gathering of the Muslim community in South Yorkshire.
2007-12-19 17:59:52 - Messenger website training course
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The Messenger is running a FREE website administration course at the Vestry Hall, starting 5th January 2008.
2007-12-14 15:43:54 - Carnival Of Lights photo album
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Photos of the festivities at the Carnival of Lights.
2007-12-13 15:56:26 - Carnival of Lights
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Over 100 people, mostly children, braved the bitter cold to attend the Carnival of Lights, organised by Green City Action, on Saturday 1st December 2007 at Ellesmere Green.
2007-12-12 15:54:32 - Red Kite spotted over Scott Road
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A bird of prey, rarely seen in Sheffield, was spotted circling over Scott Road on Sunday 9th December, 2007.
2007-12-10 23:59:58 - Bangladesh Cyclone Relief: Fund-raising dinner
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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 - Part-time EMSAP tutors required
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PMC are looking to recruit experienced tutors that can deliver support to children in schools and within the centre.
2007-12-05 18:28:32 - PMC Administrator/Receptionist required
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An experienced administrator is needed who must be conversant with MS Office, able to maintain systems and procedures, good communication and organisational skills.
2007-12-05 18:24:33 - PMC EMSAP Co-ordinator required
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Pakistan Muslim Centre are looking for an EMSAP Co-ordinator to develop and deliver the EMSAP programme.
2007-12-05 18:20:15 - PMC Strategic Manager required
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We are looking for a proactive outward looking individual who can take the centre forward to the next level.
2007-12-05 18:08:51 - Gus John - further report from the meeting
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Further details of the meeting where Gus John spoke, from another Messenger writer, Douglas Johnson.
2007-12-03 15:59:42 - Bonfire night photos
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Extra photos taken at the 2007 Petre Street bonfire and fireworks night in November.
2007-12-02 18:39:11 - Streetworx awards: photos
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Gallery of photos taken at the Streetworx awards.
2007-12-02 18:18:57 - Firshill TARA fundraiser photo album
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A selection of photos of Firshill TARA's Children in Need fundraiser, exclusive to the website.
2007-12-02 16:05:21 - Black History Month Awards photos
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Gallery of photos taken of winners at the 2007 Black History Month Awards.
2007-12-02 16:00:15 - Christmas carol service at SADACCA
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A Christmas carol service, featuring the United Church choirs, will take place at SADACCA on 17th December 2007.
2007-11-30 17:16:46 - Children's Christmas party
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A children's Christmas party will take place on 8th December 2007 at SADACCA.
2007-11-30 16:57:57 - Social activities at SADACCA
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A list of social activities open to the entire community taking place at SADACCA.
2007-11-30 16:43:20 - Call for action on services for older residents
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On 24th of April 2007, over 100 older people from minority ethnic groups attended an older people’s consultation day to express their concerns about the lack of services available to them.
2007-11-30 16:31:34 - The Furnival
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Healthy eating has been on the menu at The Furnival as part of a new cookery course hosted by Laila Wragg.
2007-11-30 15:46:14 - It ain't over til it's over (never give up)
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A tribute to Fazal Hussain from his children.
2007-11-30 15:34:26 - Post Office closures
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Our three local post offices face possible closure by November 2008.
2007-11-30 15:29:53 - Christmas dinner & dance at SADACCA
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A Christmas dinner and dance will take place at SADACCA on Saturday 15th December 2007.
2007-11-30 15:14:33 - Streetworx young advisors opportunity
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Streetworx has an opportunity available for six young people aged from 15-21 years to train as Young Advisors to become future leaders.
2007-11-29 17:26:55 - Youth Conference event
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A Youth Conference will take place on Saturday 8th December to discuss issues that are affecting young people today. Refreshments will be provided.
2007-11-29 17:19:06 - New courses starting at the Women's Construction Centre
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Course and enrollment details for new courses beginning at the Women's Construction Centre soon.
2007-11-29 16:51:47 - Residents' Forum meeting on Burngreave Housing
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This month's Physical Environment and Safety Residents' Forum meeting will be held about Burngreave Housing on 6th December 2007.
2007-11-29 16:41:06 - The changing face of Burngreave's roads
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Following the recent roadworks and the opening of the new inner relief road, you'd be forgiven for getting lost driving around the area.
2007-11-29 16:27:53 - Vestry Hall Administrator required
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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.
- Sheffield Homes exhibition showcases planned improvements
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Nearly 300 people from Firshill, Pitsmoor, Burngreave and Darnall attended an exhibition showcasing planned improvements to local housing operated by Sheffield Homes.
2007-11-21 18:23:21 - Language exchange evenings
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Monthly language exchange evenings have been arranged to allow local residents to share language knowledge, practice languages they know, and learn something about other members of the community.
2007-11-21 17:48:45 - 'Question Time' event to take place
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A public meeting, entitled ‘Question Time’, is to take place on Saturday 24th November.
2007-11-21 16:34:13 - Burngreave Area Panel meeting to discuss Jonathan's death
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The next Burngreave Area Panel meeting will take place on 22nd November. The meeting will discuss the recent murder of Jonathan Matondo.
2007-11-20 17:42:36 - Barnsley Road Mosque/Madressa planning application refused
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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 - Tree planting at Page Hall
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Burngreave Community Forestry working in partnership with Green City Action is planting four heavy standard mountain ash street trees to celebrate National Tree Week.
2007-11-13 17:40:02 - Woodland management and tidy
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A woodland management and general tidy-up of the area will take place along Bagley Dike on 27th November 2007.
2007-11-13 17:36:28 - Tree planting at Grimesthorpe allotments
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Burngreave Community Forestry will begin the planting of twenty heavy standard White Mulberry trees at Grimesthorpe allotments on Thursday 22nd November 2007.
2007-11-13 17:29:36 - Children In Need fundraiser
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Firshill TARA are to hold a “Choir, Pie & Pea Supper” event in aid of Children In Need on 16th November.
2007-11-09 19:48:26 - Carnival of Lights
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A Carnival of Lights, organised by Green City Action, will take place on Ellesmere Green on 1st December.
2007-11-09 19:36:02 - SHEBEEN Co-ordinator required
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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
- Teenage murder suspect appears in court
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An 18 year old man charged with the murder of Jonathan Matondo has appeared in court, according to a report on the BBC website.
2007-10-31 18:16:51 - Join the worldwide climate protest
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Climate change is a global issue but its impact will be felt at a very local level. Instances of extreme weather will become more frequent as a result.
2007-10-31 16:35:33 - Public meeting on housing crisis
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A public meeting has been called by Sheffield Defend Council Housing and is to be attended by three local MPs.
2007-10-31 15:04:08 - Sheffield Information Link - reaching out to communities
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Two workers with a wealth of experience about childcare opportunities in Sheffield have been recruited as part of a major expansion of the way information services are provided within the city – aiming to ensure that everyone in Sheffield can gain better access to the information they need about services for 0 – 19 years.
2007-10-31 14:55:01 - How your neighbourhood works
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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.
- Messenger AGM
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The Burngreave Messenger is holding its 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 10th November at the Vestry Hall.
2007-10-26 13:14:28 - Dignity not detention!
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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.
- Firefighter job opportunities
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Job opportunities: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is pleased to announce that the recruitment process for Firefighters is now open. Awareness sessions to provide more information about the role of a Firefighter, the recruitment process and the standards required are being held.
Salary: You could earn over £27,000 per annum once qualified.
Closing date: 7th December 2007
Awareness session: 22nd November 2007
- World Peace Conference to be held at Vestry Hall
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Sheffield Stop The War Coalition are to hold a World Peace Conference at the Vestry Hall.
2007-10-24 16:56:19 - Public meetings in response to the death of Jonathan Matondo
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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 - Three arrested in murder enquiry
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Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Jonathan Matondo.
2007-10-22 16:54:05 - Guidelines for interviews
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General guidelines for existing volunteers to follow when out interviewing people for the Messenger.
2007-10-19 17:27:53 - Guidelines for volunteers
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A set of general guidelines for existing volunteers to use when covering stories.
2007-10-19 17:25:40 - Residents react to the shooting
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Burngreave residents talk about their concerns following the Murder of Jonathan Matondo.
2007-10-19 13:55:46 - Sixteen year old shot dead
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A young man has been shot dead at Nottingham Cliff Park.
2007-10-18 09:11:29 - Dorothy Dixon-Barrow Health Conference
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The SSCAT Foundation/Dorothy Dixon-Barrow 5th Annual Health Conference takes place on 25 October 2007.
2007-10-12 17:03:15 - Temporary Administrative Worker required
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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
- Vestry Hall open day a success
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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 - BCAF Quarterly Forum meeting, 6th October 2007
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The BCAF quarterly forum meeting on Saturday 6th October 2007 focussed on a variety of issues affecting the Burngreave community.
2007-10-10 16:12:21 - BCAF agrees support for City of Sanctuary
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BCAF pledged its support to City of Sanctuary, an organisation recognising the unique needs of asylum seekers and refugees and ensuring that they’ll be made welcome, at its quarterly forum meeting on Saturday 6th October 2007.
2007-10-09 17:39:33 - BCAF celebrates tenth anniversary
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Burngreave Community Action Forum celebrated its tenth birthday on Saturday 6th October 2007 at its Quarterly Forum Meeting held at the Vestry Hall.
2007-10-09 16:29:06 - Shooting at The Plaza
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Police are currently appealing for witnesses to a shooting that took place at The Plaza on Spital Hill in the early hours of Saturday morning, 29th September 2007.
2007-10-04 17:16:20 - Contact details for Councillors
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A list of contact details for local Councillors as well as the Burngreave Area Panel team.
2007-10-03 18:56:01 - Burngreave Area Panel New Year Honours awards
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Information on how to nominate someone for recognition in the New Year Honours.
2007-10-03 18:51:43 - Your Council, Your Say roadshow
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The roadshow is back, and this time the council wants your thoughts on safety.
2007-10-03 18:42:28 - Last Area Panel meetings - July 2007
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The panel held two public meetings in July. Here is a report from these meetings.
2007-10-03 18:21:23 - DIY Streets: Firshill Road and Passhouses Road
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Sheffield is part of a new Sustrans programme called “DIY Streets.”
2007-10-03 17:46:41 - Abbeyfield Cricketers
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The derelict tennis courts at Abbeyfield Park were full of activity on Thursday 31st August, as local people came to see the plans for the new cricket facility, and meet Yorkshire and England cricketer, Craig White.
2007-10-03 17:39:48 - Community Chest grants 2007/2008
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The Panel are now in the 16th round of Community Chest grants for small voluntary groups.
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