Burngreave Messenger – Voice of the Burngreave Community

Victor released from detention

18th February 2019

Victor Mujakachi has now been released from detention and granted three months during which he will not be deported to Zimbabwe. ASSIST Sheffield report he is incredibly grateful for all the support he received and he has issued a few words. … [Read more]

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Support for Victor’s release grows

12th February 2019

Support for the release of Victor Mujakachi has been gathering momentum on social media and through an online petition set up by ASSIST on Change.org. He is being detained by the Home Office and faces ... [Read more]

Act now to free Victor Mujakachi

11th February 2019

Betty Smalley RIP

4th February 2019

The Messenger was very sorry to hear of the passing of Betty Smalley on January 21st, aged 88. Betty had been a Burngreave community member and activist all her life, and many readers will know ... [Read more]
Free creative writing workshops

4th February 2019

At Sorby House. Led by a published author. Writing stories for children 10am – 1pm Friday 15th February Do you want to learn how to engage and entertain children with your very own stories? Would ... [Read more]
Hello and thank you

4th February 2019

In our ongoing series, we continue to show you how to say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’ in just some of the many languages spoken in Burngreave. And as it was Burns Night on 25th January, ... [Read more]
Burngreave Honours 2019

4th February 2019

The Burngreave Honours 2019 will be held at 6pm on Monday 25th March, at the Town Hall. We will be celebrating the work of groups and individuals who have worked hard to have a positive ... [Read more]
Community support for Universal Credit

4th February 2019

Story by Richard Belbin New services and support are coming online to help those facing hardship due to the implementation of Universal Credit (UC). As reported in Improving digital access, ‘mapping’ exercises are being carried ... [Read more]