Burngreave Messenger

A grassroots councillor

14th June 2021

Story and selfie by Safiya Saeed I am Safiya Saeed (Berberaawi) and have lived in Sheffield for 36 years. With no English, I was determined to learn the language to support my family. I opened … [Read more]

George and Brian: The Saurus

14th June 2021

Cartoon strip by Edgar Lowman George (or is it Brian?) is looking up words in his thesaurus.

Chronically ill find silver linings in lockdown

14th June 2021

Story and photo by Alison and Cara. For people living with ME and fibromyalgia, the move to a digital social life has opened up new opportunities. “Zoom sessions have been a complete game changer for … [Read more]

Savoury mushroom Pierogi

14th June 2021

Recipe and photo by Ange Droddowski. I first ate pierogi in Ukraine when I went, with my brothers, to meet my paternal family. Pierogi are unbelievably versatile. Any filling you like can go in them, … [Read more]

The Crows Know

14th June 2021

James Woollen interviews author Laura Stewart and illustrator Patrick Amber Photos by Carl Rose and James Woollen According to Laura, “The crows know is a story about the noises crows make.” Her original inspiration was … [Read more]

Zia Ul Khan awarded the BEM

14th June 2021

Story by Victor Mujakachi. Photo by Muhammad Saleh. Burngreave’s own Zia Ul Khan, was awarded the British Empire Medal for his services to the community. The BEM is an award for meritorious service worthy of … [Read more]

Summer 2021 Issue 149 online

14th June 2021

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]

Friends of Parkwood Springs

14th June 2021

Story and photo by Neill Schofield. The last few months have been a busy time on Parkwood Springs, with some great developments in prospect. Many people have recently got to know Parkwood Springs for the … [Read more]

HORVATH feature documentary

14th June 2021

Story and photos by Jim Wraith, Filmmaker – Camera Dept. We started filming HORVATH by chance. The idea came after Sam (producer), Jacob (story producer) and I got invited to a kickboxing night hosted by … [Read more]

Summer 2021 relaunch issue

WIN! A Dark Peak jacket

HORVATH feature documentary

The Crows Know

Zia Ul Khan awarded the BEM

The people and prayers of Petre Street Mosque

Pye Bank Mini Messenger: youth takeover

Meerkat Mail

Eid-Al-Fitr explained

Was Emmeline Pankhurst a hero or criminal?

Pye Bank Fun Page

The Mini Messenger needs you!

More from the latest issue online

A grassroots councillor

George and Brian: The Saurus

Savoury mushroom Pierogi

The Crows Know

Zia Ul Khan awarded the BEM

Summer 2021 Issue 149 online

Friends of Parkwood Springs

HORVATH feature documentary

News exclusive to the website

Ellesmere Children’s Centre still going strong after 25 years

Well Dressing 2021: “Peace”

Ignite Imaginations withdraw from Remember Windrush project

Associate staff vacancies at Astrea Academy Sheffield

Taking the knee to remember George Floyd