Burngreave Messenger – Voice of the Burngreave Community

A new youth club is opening

19th April 2019

There’s a new youth club opening in Pitsmoor on Tuesday 23rd April at the Welcome Centre. Doors open at 6.30pm, when young people between the ages of 13 and 21 can go along to have … [Read more]

Research project: what are men’s experiences of claiming benefits?

18th April 2019

Are you male and aged between 18 and 30? Are you currently receiving Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit? Would you like a £10 ‘Love2Shop’ voucher for sharing your experiences? Not much is known about young … [Read more]

Victor belongs to Burngreave

18th March 2019

Story and photo by Messenger Staff On 11th February, Burngreave resident, and Messenger volunteer, Victor Mujakachi was detained under threat of deportation. He was detained when he reported to the Home Office, as have many … [Read more]

Missing Pamela Horváthová found

18th March 2019

Sheffield become the centre of positive community policing as Roma people of Page Hall and spiritual leaders from Slovakia joined forces with Fir Vale School to support South Yorkshire Police in the critical investigation of ... [Read more]
Filipino community celebrates anniversary

18th March 2019

Story by Suman Shrestha | Photos by Sam Boakye-Yiadom and Anthony J. Hill. Burngreave hosts many communities within its boundaries, including less well recognised ones, such as the Filipino community. This community recently celebrated it’s ... [Read more]
New youth group for Burngreave

18th March 2019

Story by Huw Thomas The Welcome Centre at Christ Church is soon to host a new youth club in collaboration with the Lindley Educational Trust. An initial meeting on Wednesday 6th March shared information about ... [Read more]
Celebrating volunteers: Catherine Gaze

18th March 2019

There are hundreds of people working as volunteers across Burngreave, providing vital support for both groups and the people that they support, as well as learning new skills and making new friends and making a ... [Read more]
EYP take the strain

18th March 2019

Story and photo by Imran Ali Ellesmere Youth Project have started a five week course with Hallam Barbell. We are going to the Sheffield University gym and Hallam Barbell to learn about British weight lifting, ... [Read more]