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- Art in Nottingham Cliff Park
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In the Nottingham cliff rec art work was commissioned for positive messages and memorials.
2008-10-09 17:27:53 - Get involved in the website
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The Messenger website has up-to-date news, archives of stories and extras.
We need your help to manage the website and keep it up-to-date.
2008-10-07 15:22:56 - Get involved in the newspaper
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The printed Messenger is produced every 2 months, and volunteers are involved in every part of putting it together.
2008-10-07 15:19:46 - Website training course
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Learn how to create new pages on the Messenger website, and add text and images. Starts Friday 17th October 10am-12noon. Contact the Messenger on 242 0564 for more information.
2008-10-07 14:42:57 - Writing for a Community Newspaper
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Free course over three weeks for residents interested in volunteering for the Messenger Starting Monday 13th October 6.30pm-9pm. Contact the Messenger for more information 242 0564
2008-10-07 14:27:58 - Academic debate
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Joint area panel meeting debates Parkwood School’s bid to become an Academy, arranged to coincide with the ballot of parents of pupils at Parkwood School and its 3 feeder schools, which closes on 22nd October
2008-10-06 20:50:36 - Job: Tinsley Forum Youth Development Worker
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We are looking for a person with enthusiasm, professionalism and good interpersonal skills to take on the role of Youth Development Worker for Tinsley Forum Youth Project.
Salary: Scale: SC5 PT22-25 £18,907-£20,736
35 hours a week – fixed term contract: October 2008 – March 2009
Closing Date: 12:00pm, Friday 10th October 2008
- Transition Sheffield 3x3 Film Festival 2008
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Three evenings of film and discussion about a better life beyond oil at the Vestry Hall on Tues 14th Oct, Weds 29th Oct and Mon 17th Nov.
2008-10-02 15:12:06 - Job: Cook (Part time)
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Hours: 20 hrs per week
Salary: £6.22 per hour
Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2008 at 12 noon
Part time cook required to work for the in-house catering service at Pye Bank School.
2008-09-29 17:03:59 - Job: Cleaner (Part time)
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Hours: 10 hrs per week
Salary: £6 per hour
Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2008 at 12 noon
Part time cleaner required at Pye Bank CE Primary School, Andover Street.
2008-09-29 16:23:05 - Job: Community Development Worker
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Hours: 30 hrs (flexible) 52 weeks
Salary: £25,000 – £28.125 pro rata
Closing date: 29th September 2008
Pakistan Muslim Centre and Wolseley Road Mosque is looking for someone to work towards providing a range of non-religious services and activities open to the wider community.
2008-09-24 13:48:45 - Introduction to Community Health and Development courses
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The Furnival is running its second Introduction to Community Health and Development (ICDH) course starting in October 2008. If you want to learn about health issues, work with your community, or develop your skills and qualifications, this course is for you.
2008-09-20 16:24:09 - Job: Finance and Development Worker
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The Furnival is looking for a new Finance and Development Worker.
Full-time: 35 hours a week
Salary: £18,907 p.a. (NJC scale 5, pts 22-25)
Closing date: Thurs 25 September 2008, 4pm
- Hip Hop Dance Classes
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Ellesmere Youth Project are holding Hip Hop dance classes for school years 5 and 6.
2008-09-08 17:13:54 - Women in non-traditional trades and technology courses
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South Yorkshire Women’s Development Trust is enrolling for women's construction courses beginning this autumn teaching DIY, plastering, plumbing and bricklaying amongst other topics.
2008-09-08 16:54:07 - Job: Advice Team Leader
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The Yemeni Welfare and Advice Centre seeks an advice team leader to join a dynamic staff team at the Yemeni Community Association.
Salary: SUG5, presently £21,412 pro rata
16 hours funded to March 2009
Closing date: 12.00 noon Monday 18th September 2008
- Southern E Media Education & Arts
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Kutamba kids! Part of our Kutamba school of Contemporary African dance & theatre
2008-09-07 05:46:25 - South Yorkshire Police
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Drugs Awareness Training – Gun/Knife Crime Workshops – Communication Skills Workshops
2008-09-07 05:45:12 - Somali Education Breakthrough
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Study Support Targeted at Somali Speaking Young People.
2008-09-07 05:43:59 - Sheffield Homes East Area Junior Warden Scheme
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Community and Neighbourhood Wardens provide Junior Warden Scheme to promote good citizenship and awareness of environmental issues which impact on communities
2008-09-07 05:24:49 - Burngreave StreetworX Project - Sheffield Futures
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Detached youth work working with young people on the streets of Burngreave engaging them in positive activities.
2008-09-07 05:23:14 - Firs Hill Community Primary School - Extended School sessions
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Sessions provided by Firs Hill.
2008-09-07 05:21:30 - Fir Vale Family of Schools - Extended School sessions
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A wide range of activities for children and young people in Burngreave are provided as part of the extended school provision in the Fir Vale family of schools.
2008-09-07 05:19:57 - Byron Wood Primary - Extended School sessions
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There is a focus on helping parents improve their skills in order for them to be able to help their children.
2008-09-07 04:54:41 - Sheffield City Council: Burngreave Area Action
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Increase local voices, services and to support regeneration
2008-09-07 04:52:46 - Sheffield Academy of Martial Arts
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Martial Arts / Kung fu / Kickboxing / Tai chi lessons for children from 5 years and adults
2008-09-07 04:50:48 - SHED
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One-2-One structured work with young people who would like to make changes in their drug or alcohol use.
2008-09-07 04:49:06 - Scouts: 76th Sheffield Scout Group
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The Scout troop provides values based training and activities in a fun and friendly environment for boys and girls aged 10 1/2 to 14.
2008-09-07 04:47:14 - SADACCA Study Support
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Community Study Support targeted to Pupils from the African-Caribbean and dual-heritage / mixed race community.
2008-09-07 04:24:03 - Reach High 2
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The project offers homework and core subject support to KS2, 3 and GCSE students in maths, English and science.
2008-09-07 04:22:32 - Pitsmoor Youth Housing Trust
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Provides general life and social skills support and accommodation.
2008-09-07 04:19:24 - People United Against Crime
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Provides drugs and alcohol awareness and sexual health education to refugees, new migrants and asylum seekers.
2008-09-07 04:17:49 - Parent Lifeline (Helpline for Parents)
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Helpline open 7.30pm – 11.30pm 365 day per year & 9am -1pm Mon – Fri (excluding bank holidays).
2008-09-07 04:12:57 - Information Technology Community School and Subject Support (IT-CSSS)
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Community Study Support Targeted at Somali Speaking Young People.
2008-09-07 04:00:53 - Green City Action
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Volunteering opportunities available to youth and young adults helping to improve the quality of green spaces.
2008-09-06 18:54:38 - St Catherine’s - Rainbows, Brownies and Guides
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Rainbows, Brownies, Guides meetings.
2008-09-06 18:49:36 - Forum House / Burngreave Opportunities (Bopps)
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The Bopps project offer assistance in all aspects of pre-employment such as CV writing, interview skills, confidence building and careers guidance.
2008-09-06 18:40:49 - Football Unites Racism Divides
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We use football as a way of bringing people together, breaking down barriers and educating people about the dangers of racism.
2008-09-06 18:35:02 - Family Advocacy Project
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The focus of the project is children and their learning and aims to help families be more involved in their children's education.
2008-09-06 18:29:55 - Embrace
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The Children's Society working with young refugees and new migrants in South Yorkshire
2008-09-06 18:21:54 - Ellesmere Youth Project
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We currently offer performance based youth work sessions, detached sessions around the local area, as well as programmes during school holidays and support for individual young people.
2008-09-06 18:16:41 - Christ Church Pitsmoor Youth & Children
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Provide a safe environment for young people and children to meet, have fun, socialise and connect with other services and opportunities.
2008-09-06 17:55:17 - Cellar Space
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Providing a welcoming, safe, supportive environment where free from fear of judgement & failure.
2008-09-06 17:41:09 - Burngreave Domestic Abuse project
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Provide a support service to women and children in the Burngreave area of Sheffield who are affected by domestic abuse.
2008-09-06 17:32:24 - Latest building designs
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The latest Pitsmoor Adventure Playground building designs which will be displayed at the Summer Party on Saturday 30th August.
2008-08-26 12:56:55 - Grimesthorpe Wesleyan Reform Church
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Christian Church on Upwell Lane.
2008-08-19 22:49:49 - Masjid-Al-Khair
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Mosque on Rothay Rd.
2008-08-19 22:44:42 - Christ Church Pitsmoor
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Church on Pitsmoor Rd.
2008-08-19 22:41:39 - Denholme Free Church
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Evangelical Church on Handley St.
2008-08-19 22:30:34 - St Peter Ellesmere
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An Anglican and Methodist partnership on Lyons Close.
2008-08-19 22:20:24 - A Message to those left behind
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Speakers at this meeting in memory of Tarek Chaiboub will offer people the opportunity to reflect.
2008-08-19 21:13:16 - Job: Manager
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The Racial Equality Council are seeking to appoint a Manager.
Salary £28,000 (subject to review)
Closing Date: 1st September 2008
- Road Safety Message at the Library
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Burngreave Library will host a display of poetry by Firs Hill School children over the summer of 2008.
2008-08-15 18:14:48 - Job: Furnival Caretaker
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Salary starting at £7,099 (£14,197 pro rata)
17.5 hours p.w. (fixed term to 31st July 2009)
Closing date: 4pm on Tuesday 26th August 2008
- Job: Temporary Family Advocacy Team Officer
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Salary: £18,907 – £22,845
Maternity cover 6 months
2 days per week
Closing date: 3rd September 2008
- Job: Full-time Assistant Nursery Nurse
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BWRC Watoto Pre-school established for 11 years are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic person to take up this exciting post in our busy nursery.
Salary £9,750
Closing date August 29th 2008
- Job: 2 Full-time Qualified Early Years Practitioners
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BWRC Watoto Pre-school established for 11 years are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and dynamic people to take up these exciting posts in our busy nursery.
Salary £12,300
Closing date: August 29th 2008
- Books
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Books about the cemetery and the people buried in it.
2008-08-09 11:13:39 - Job: Community Development and Health Worker
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Sheffield Primary Care Trust is recruiting a Community Development & Health Worker on a 6 month fixed term basis to support the a health team being established in the Burngreave area of Sheffield.
Salary: £20,225 – £26,123 pa pro rata
Part time – 22 hours per week
Fixed Term for 6 months
Closing date: Monday 18th August 2008
- Tarek Chaiboub's Funeral
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The sun shone brilliantly, with a blustery wind blowing, as those who came to pay their last respects to Tarek Chaiboub passed the police presence at the gates of Tinsley Cemetery.
2008-08-07 16:15:08 - Nottingham Cliff Park Event
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Burngreave's Real Young Advisors have organised a community event at Nottingham Cliff Park on Sunday 10th August.
2008-08-07 13:26:00 - Burngreave Post Offices safe from closure
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The three main Post Offices in Burngreave and Fir Vale, are to remain open following the announcement of closures across South Yorkshire on 5th August.
2008-08-06 17:14:17 - Byron Wood Parents Group celebrate
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On the 15th July 2008 the Byron Wood Parents Group came together to hold a celebration event for all the parents and workers who have been involved in the setting up and running of the group.
2008-07-28 20:41:29 - Festival comments
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Share your views on the 2008 Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.
2008-07-21 14:26:49 - Festival photo album volume 2
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Gallery of photos from the 2008 Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.
2008-07-18 17:12:56 - Festival photo album volume 1
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Gallery of photos from the 2008 Abbeyfield Park Multicultural Festival.
2008-07-18 12:48:26 - Council resolution on Burngreave New Deal
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The text of the resolution passed by Sheffield City Council on 4th June 2008
2008-07-10 20:24:58 - Somali health launch event
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The launch event of Enhancing Pathways into Care (EPIC 3) for Somali service users and their families will be held on Friday 25th July 2008 at Burngreave Vestry Hall
2008-07-07 22:23:14 - Burngreave Community Learning Campaign
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training
2008-07-04 18:03:34 - حفل فني وخطابي في المدرسة العربية
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أحيت إدارة المدرسة العربية التابعه لجمعية الجالية اليمنية – شفيلد – حفلاً فنياً وخطابياً مساء يوم الخميس الماضي الموافق 19 يونيو في قاعة Fir Vale Theatre بمناسبة إنتهاء العام الدراسي 2007 – 2008 بحضور رئيس الجالية اليمنية الأخ صالح النود وعضو المجلس البلدي لمدينة شفيلد السيد/ محمد أشفاق والسيد جون كاولي مدير الجاليات في منطقة بنجريف والسيد أحمد جرنه مدير حملة التعليم ومحو الأمية في منطقة بنجريف وعدد كبير من الضيوف وأولياء أمور الطلبة وأعضاء الهيئة الادارية للجمعية .
2008-07-04 00:11:56 - Job: Learning Mentor - Cellar Space
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The Cellar Space provides a safe environment for young people aged 11–16 who are finding it difficult to engage with mainstream education. We work with each young person to identify their needs, interests, and strengths in order to develop their confidence and self-esteem. We are looking for an experienced worker to join our team.
21 hrs per week (39 weeks per year)
starting on £18,907 pro rata
Deadline for applications: Thursday 10th July 2008 (4pm)
- Masjid-E-Umer
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A Mosque following the Islamic faith.
2008-07-03 00:02:02 - Jamia Mosque Ghausia
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A mosque following the Islamic faith.
2008-07-02 23:52:07 - Vacancy: StreetworX administrator
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StreetworX is looking for a part-time administrator in Burngreave.
Salary: £14,197 to £16,217
15 hours a week
closing date: Friday, 11th July 2008
- Vacancy for Youth Worker with StreetworX
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Vacancy: Temporary Full-time Youth Worker Post until May 2010
Salary: £17,625 to £19,841 (qualified) or £15,337 to £17,053 (unqualified)
37 hours a week
closing date: Friday, 11th July 2008
- Fund-raising meal
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A newly formed group run by Sheffield Disabled Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, called ‘No Barriers No Borders’, have organised a fund-raising meal at the Ashram Cafe on Sunday 6th July.
2008-07-01 00:50:01 - MAALINTA EPIC 3
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The launch event of Enhancing Pathways into Care (EPIC 3) for Somali service users and their families will be held on Friday 25th July 2008 at Burngreave Vestry Hall
2008-07-01 00:36:10 - Job: Part time Administrator
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A vacancy has arisen for a part time administrator to work in the Rotherham and Sheffield offices of the South Yorkshire Women’s Development Trust.
Salary: £16,217 – £16,536
18 hours per week
Closing Date: Friday 11th July, 2008
- Arabic School celebration
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The Arabic Community Language School held an event on Thursday June 19th at Fir Vale School to celebrate achievements during the academic year 2007 – 2008.
2008-06-27 19:18:53 - Stand for Islam Seminars
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A series of workshops for women of all faiths to promote greater understanding of Muslim women.
2008-06-27 18:19:21 - Workshop on Torture
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A day to discuss the issue of torture – what it is, how it affects survivors, and what support they can get.
2008-06-26 09:21:56 - Job: Management Information Administrator - Burngreave Opportunities
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Burngreave Opportunities are looking for a Management Information Administrator to join their small and friendly team based at Forum House.
Salary: £16653 – £17860 (pay award pending)
Closing date: Monday 30th June 2008 (12 noon)
- 100 attend human rights meeting
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100 attend meeting on human rights in the south of Yemen
2008-06-19 21:09:38 - Green space grand opening
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Opening event to celebrate the completion of Page Hall and Wensley Green Space: Saturday 28 June 2008, 10am – 1pm. Plus the opportunity to consult on the Exemplar Homezone.
2008-06-19 19:15:08 - Wade Street Homezone - have your say!
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Have your say on the initial designs for the Wade Street homezone. Share your ideas on where else in the Page Hall area it can be extended.
2008-06-19 18:53:40 - Dad's Story Telling Day
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Story telling, reading and sharing with other fathers and their children.
2008-06-19 18:32:25 - Library music event
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Special music making day: Free family event at Burngreave Library, Wednesday 25th June 2008.
2008-06-19 18:12:02 - Intensive Plastering Course
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The Women's Construction Centre is running a course in plastering from Monday 11th August to Friday 15th August 2008
2008-06-19 17:13:44 - Intensive Course In Floor and Wall Tiling
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The Women's Construction Centre is running a course for women in floor and wall tiling from Monday 4th August to Friday 8th August 2008.
2008-06-19 16:49:33 - Job: Volunteer Support Worker - Burngreave Advocacy Now!
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Burngreave Advocacy Now! require a Volunteer Support Worker to recruit, induct, support and supervise volunteer advocates.
10.5 hrs per week
£23,749 pro rata
Closing date: Thursday 3rd July (12 noon)
- The Unfolding of events
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A summary of how events have unfolded from January this year, with links to coverage in the Star and the Messenger.
2008-06-16 09:47:33 - Firshill TARA Summer Fayre
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Firshill TARA is to hold its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday 14th June 2008.
2008-06-12 18:32:23 - What the audit report said
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Sheffield City Council’s Internal Audit department drew up a detailed report on Burngreave New Deal’s management and governance.
2008-06-11 23:44:52 - New Deal investigation - What does it mean?
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Comment on the politics behind the unprecedented attacks on the Burngreave New Deal for Communities programme and management in the Sheffield Star and in the Sheffield Council Chamber. This article looks at the context of recent events.
2008-06-11 23:43:58 - New Deal Investigation
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The allegations and controversy over Burngreave New Deal's management, governance and accountability have been investigated by the council and the Chief Executive is set to leave his job. The Messenger provides a summary of the story.
2008-06-11 23:39:53 - Refugee week 16th - 22th June 2008
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A programme of local events, celebrations and discussions during Refugee Week 2008.
2008-06-10 00:09:12 - Parkwood Springs Community Training Days
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Join Sheffield Wildlife Trust for a practical conservation training day at Parkwood Springs.
2008-06-07 12:58:42 - St Catherine's School
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Homepage for the St Catherine's School Council on the Burngreave Messenger website.
2008-06-06 10:45:38 - review: Warrior Square
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Review of “Warrior Square”, performed at Burngreave Vestry Hall on Wednesday 4th June 2008.
2008-06-05 21:12:39 - "A Kashmir for Karen"
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A meal to raise funds for the Karen community in Burma affected by the cyclone at the Kashmir on Spital Hill
2008-06-05 20:23:14 - Council debate the New Deal investigation
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Wednesday June 4th saw Sheffield’s full Council receive and debate the report on the investigation into alleged irregularities in appointments and awarding of contracts at Burngreave New Deal for Communities.
2008-06-05 16:17:04 - Holiday languages
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Details of summer holiday languages courses from the WEA.
2008-06-05 09:15:45 - Digital media
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Details of summer digital media courses from the WEA.
2008-06-05 00:47:40 - Writing school
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Details of summer writing courses from the WEA.
2008-06-05 00:17:13 - Rock Christian Centre
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Evangelical Christian Church on Carlisle Street
2008-06-04 23:58:35 - WEA Summer Courses
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Details of WEA summer courses in writing, digital media and holiday languages at the Sheffield Learning Centre, Attercliffe.
2008-06-04 23:32:57 - Street Dance classes
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Ellesmere Youth Project are starting new dance sessions for young people.
2008-06-03 17:41:25 - Helping your child to read...
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A five week course for parents on helping their children to read.
2008-06-03 15:17:50 - Sad loss of Anti-gun campaigner
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The Messenger was shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of Pat Regan, who campaigned with against guns crime following death of her son. Pat was stabbed and killed at her home in Leeds on Sunday night.
2008-06-03 11:59:59 - Shiloh United Church of Christ
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United Church of Christ on Gower Street
2008-06-02 12:47:16 - Hindu Samaj
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Hindu temple and community centre on Buckenham Street.
2008-06-02 11:47:57 - Osgathorpe plans
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It’s fantastic to see Osgathorpe Park so well used after all the hard work that has been put in by the Friends of Osgathorpe Park (FOOP) working with the Parks & Countryside Service.
2008-06-02 11:25:40 - Sikh Temple
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Sikh temple Ellesmere Road North
2008-06-02 11:24:38 - Pitsmoor Methodist Church & Community Centre
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Methodist Church at 131 Burngreave Road.
2008-06-02 11:10:39 - Earl Marshall Juniors
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Season review 2007-08
Earl Marshall Under-12s have been promoted to Division C having finished fourth in Division D last season.
2008-06-02 10:23:27 - Funding advice for groups
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Information about accessing fundraising advice and support from the Sheffield Funding Advisory Service.
2008-06-01 16:12:31 - Learning Festival Extra Photos
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A gallery of extra photographs from the Burngreave Celebrates Learning Festival on Sunday 18th May 2008.
2008-05-30 20:33:54 - Dar-Ul-Aloom Siddiqia
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A Mosque following the Islamic faith.
2008-05-30 18:29:54 - "No Deportations to War Zones" public meeting
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South Yorkshire Migrant & Asylum Action Group is hosting a public meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd June at SADACCA with a panel of speakers.
2008-05-30 08:33:36 - Byron Wood parents’ day extra photos
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More photograohs of the Byron Wood Family Fun Day on Wednesday 14th May 2008.
2008-05-29 19:46:03 - Byron Wood parents’ day
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On Wednesday 14th May, parents and children turned out in force to support the Family Fun Day. It was organised after parents at Byron Wood decided they wanted to set up a parents’ group.
2008-05-29 18:57:28 - Abbeyfield Park Environment Day
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Event on Sunday 1st June 2008 organised by Green City Action.
2008-05-29 17:44:57 - Burngreave Community Radio
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More information about Burngreave Community Radio, broadcasting from 31st May 2008 on 103.1FM.
2008-05-29 16:30:32 - Sheffield Mental Health Jobs
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Closing date: 13 June 2008
Sheffield Mental Health Citizens Advice Bureau and Advocacy Service are looking for part time and full time workers.
Part-time (17.5 hrs) Mental Health Specialist Advice Worker. Salary: SO1 pro rata £11,874 – £12,659 (actual)
Full-time (35 hrs) Mental Health Advocacy Worker. Salary: Scale 6 £21,412 – £22,845
Part-time (21 hrs) Advocacy Service Deputy Manager. Salary: SO1 pro rata £14,249 – £15,191 (actual)
- ستون دقيقه بالعربي
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خاص- Burngreave Messenger : جمعية الجالية اليمنية – شفيلد – تبث برنامجاً إذاعياً عبر إذاعة Sheffield Live البريطانية
2008-05-26 15:32:15 - Yemeni radio show on Sheffield Live
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Sixty Minutes in Arabic is a weekly radio show for the Yemeni Community, hosted by Burngreave resident Wajdi Raweh. This Sheffield Live show is every Thursday in Arabic, with music and discussion.
2008-05-26 13:10:04 - Pitsmoor Adventure Playground
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Information, news and updates about the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground.
2008-05-26 04:37:10 - Belief in Burngreave
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Information about Burngreave faith organisations and their activities, including articles written by or about members of local religious groups.
2008-05-26 04:30:28 - Interpreting Job Opportunities
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A drop in session on 19th May for anyone wanting to find out about job opportunities in Interpreting.
2008-05-17 13:10:01 - 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 - Adult Learners Week, May 2008
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A week long programme of activities and educational sessions hosted by local schools.
2008-05-13 18:38:03 - 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.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Wednesday 4 June 2008
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)
- Burngreave After-School Study Support (BASSSP)
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Community study support primarily aimed at Yemeni / Arabic-speaking pupils (primary & secondary) although others including Somali & English-speaking pupils attend
2008-04-25 18:18:20 - Arabic Language School
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Community study support targeted at pupils from the Yemeni Community (Arabic Speaking). 150 learners, 60 from BNDfC area.
2008-04-25 17:47:45 - 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 - Apprenticeships for All
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Project providing work placements, training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities for Burngreave residents wanting to increase their skills and gain work experience and qualifications. To register you must be unemployed and living in Burngreave and aged 16 – 60.
2008-04-18 18:44:57 - All Saints Connexions Centre - Sheffield Futures
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Open access provision for young people 13 – 19 yrs. Supporting young people into adulthood by providing a range of programmes which challenge, excite and provide opportunities for personal and social development. The centre also supports vulnerable and at risk young people in to positive destinations.
2008-04-18 18:16:20 - Active Burngreave
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Project that runs a number of sessions for young people and can provide training and volunteer opportunities for people interested in sport.
2008-04-18 17:36:49 - Burngreave Youth Directory
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Directory of provision for children and young people in Burngreave.
2008-04-18 17:26:32 - 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 & Publications
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Recent events in the Chapel and Cemetery.Details of our Books
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 and Plot Map
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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