Messenger 20th anniversary spread of issues
In the Spotlight

The Messenger has closed down

It is with deep sadness that we must officially inform the community of Burngreave that the Burngreave Messenger is no longer in operation. After over 20 years of supporting the community, unfortunately, despite our best [Read more]
Messenger Autumn 2021 spread
Arts & Culture

Autumn 2021 Issue 150 online

In our 150th edition we highlight the action the people of Burngreave are taking to empower, heal and adjust, and all the articles from the latest issue are now online. In this issue we also feature a pull-out centre section for kids produced by the pupils of Oasis Academy Fir Vale. [Read more]
Summer 2021 issue online
Arts & Culture

Summer 2021 Issue 149 online

The Messenger summer 2021 relaunch issue is here All the articles from the latest issue are now online at: Burngreave Messenger online: Summer 2021 Issue 149 In this issue we feature a pull-out centre section [Read more]

On Sunday 31st July 2022 we attended the Abbeyfield Community Festival to find out what local people thought about their local free newspaper.

What’s On in Burngreave

Oct
3
Tue
11:00 am Burngreave Children’s Centre bab...
Burngreave Children’s Centre bab...
Oct 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Burngreave Children’s Centre covers the Burngreave, Firvale and Wensley areas. Please phone or pop in to find out about all the services on offer for families with children under 5. Tuesdays 11am—2.30pm Contact 0114 252 [Read more]
3:15 pm Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Oct 3 @ 3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is run by a charitable organisation set up by local people, and is as popular as it’s ever been. Qualified staff are on site during opening hours to ensure a safe and [Read more]
Oct
4
Wed
10:00 am Burngreave Library open
Burngreave Library open
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Burngreave Library open
Our award winning Burngreave library is run by Marcia Layne and her team of volunteers. They are supported by SOAR and the Burngreave TARA. Come along to use computers, WIFI and of course borrow books, [Read more]
1:30 pm Ellesmere Toddler Group
Ellesmere Toddler Group
Oct 4 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
TERM TIME ONLY. Contact 0114 281 2143 or ellesmerecc@gmail.com to find out more
3:15 pm Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Oct 4 @ 3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is run by a charitable organisation set up by local people, and is as popular as it’s ever been. Qualified staff are on site during opening hours to ensure a safe and [Read more]
Oct
5
Thu
10:00 am Green City Action allotment session
Green City Action allotment session
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Green City Action allotment session
A free session for men and women wanting to learn to ‘grow your own’. If you would like to come along and see what its all about, get in touch at sarah@greencityaction.org.uk / 07718 609 [Read more]
3:15 pm Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Oct 5 @ 3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is run by a charitable organisation set up by local people, and is as popular as it’s ever been. Qualified staff are on site during opening hours to ensure a safe and [Read more]
Oct
6
Fri
10:00 am Burngreave Library open
Burngreave Library open
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Burngreave Library open
Our award winning Burngreave library is run by Marcia Layne and her team of volunteers. They are supported by SOAR and the Burngreave TARA. Come along to use computers, WIFI and of course borrow books, [Read more]
10:00 am English Conversation Club (schoo...
English Conversation Club (schoo...
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Do you want to practice your English? Would you like to meet people? Then join the Abbeyfield Park House English Conversation Club – every Friday 10am – 12pm (online only). The Abbeyfield Park House English [Read more]
3:15 pm Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Oct 6 @ 3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is run by a charitable organisation set up by local people, and is as popular as it’s ever been. Qualified staff are on site during opening hours to ensure a safe and [Read more]
Oct
7
Sat
12:00 pm BitFixIt computer repair café
BitFixIt computer repair café
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
BitFixIt computer repair café
We’ve been fixing computers every Saturday since 2003. BitFIXit is a volunteer-run repair café that specialises in computer repairs, malware removal and making PCs run faster. We run our workshops as a pay-as-you-feel service from [Read more]
12:00 pm Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open @ Pitsmoor a
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is run by a charitable organisation set up by local people, and is as popular as it’s ever been. Qualified staff are on site during opening hours to ensure a safe and [Read more]