Burngreave Messenger – Voice of the Burngreave Community

An Easter parade at St Catherine’s Nursing Home

29th April 2019

Story and photos by Deborah Blencowe Welcomed by activity coordinator Julie, I sat with residents in their lounge to listen to some brilliant singing entertainment provided by Paul Anthony – including my all-time karaoke favourite, … [Read more]

Children need more emotional support services

29th April 2019

Story by Graham Parker | Photo courtesy of Ellesmere Children’s Centre Senior professionals in children’s development have called for more emotional support services for children from deprived communities to prevent longer term health and well-being issues … [Read more]

Comic book day at Sheffield Space Centre

29th April 2019

Story and photos by Kasar Ali Originally based in Heeley but now situated in the middle of the Wicker, the Sheffield Space Centre has been going strong for over 40 years. I visited a densely … [Read more]

Girl Guides celebrate their founders birthdays

29th April 2019

Story and photos by Gillian Andrews On 24th February the 186th Sheffield Rainbows, Brownies and Guides (St Catherine’s) celebrated our World Thinking Day which honours the joint birthdays of the organisations founders, Lord and Lady ... [Read more]
Future in the balance

29th April 2019

As this edition of the Messenger goes to print, we are awaiting the result of our latest application to the Big Lottery Fund for a further two years’ of funding. Whilst we are waiting to ... [Read more]
An Easter parade at St Catherine’s Nursing Home

29th April 2019

Story and photos by Deborah Blencowe Welcomed by activity coordinator Julie, I sat with residents in their lounge to listen to some brilliant singing entertainment provided by Paul Anthony – including my all-time karaoke favourite, ... [Read more]
Empowerment in the neighbourhood

29th April 2019

Story by Rae Panache | Photo by 2030 Vision Rose Tomlin is the founder of Black Owned Business Sheffield (BOBS). She promotes and circulates information regarding black businesses in Sheffield and the surrounding areas. She ... [Read more]
New life in the cemetery

29th April 2019

Story by Saleema Imam | Photos by Alex Giblin Price On Thursday April 11th, children and staff from the adventure playground planted hawthorn saplings in Burngreave cemetery with members of the Friends of Burngreave Cemetery. ... [Read more]