Victor Mujakachi
Local Politics

Victor belongs to Burngreave

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]
Editorial March 2019
Arts & Culture

Messenger editorial

The next issue of the Messenger will be based around a theme of ‘Language’. As we have noted many times, there are over 75 languages spoken in Burngreave, with examples from every continent. We will [Read more]
Advice centres feel the strain
Advice & Support

Advice centres feel the strain

Story by Richard Belbin The introduction of Universal Credit has, as expected, had a major impact upon advice centres. Since April 2018, 45% of enquiries to Citizens Advice Bureau’s have been related to Universal Credit. [Read more]
Raymond and Gina enjoy a Valentines meal
Arts & Culture

Never too old

Story and photos by Richard Belbin Proving you’re never too old for romance, St Catherine’s Nursing Home celebrated Valentine’s Day with romantic lunches and a wonderful afternoon’s entertainment from singer Paul Anthony. Raymond and Gina [Read more]
Fasiangy ball
Arts & Culture

Fašiangy’ Ball

Story by Bibiana Jordan-Horvath | Photos by CSSS Czech and Slovak Society Sheffield organised the second CSSS International ‘Fašiangy’ Ball on 2nd March. It took place at the Holiday Inn Victoria promoting the weekend school [Read more]
Our health matters
Advice & Support

Our health matters

Story by Carrie Hedderwick I am talking to Dr Lou Millington who has worked at Pitsmoor Surgery for the last seven years. Our topic is Breast Screening Awareness. Screening women to check for breast cancer [Read more]
New trial a win for workers
Advice & Support

New trial a win for workers

Story by Theodor Bruckner A health-led employment trial is testing a revolutionary type of support service to help people find and stay in work. Earning a decent living, enjoying work and living a healthy life [Read more]
Burngreave and Shiregreen Health Visitors Team get their award.
Health, Fitness & Well-being

Congratulations to the Health Visitors Team

Congratulations to the Burngreave and Shiregreen Health Visitors Team, who were the runners up for the team category in Best Delivery of Direct Patient Care at this years Sheffield Children’s Hospital Star Awards.
Tunde Farrand. Photo by Suman Shrestha.
Arts & Culture

Living in Wolf Country

Story & Photos by Suman Shrestha Tunde Farrand has just published for first novel, ‘Wolf Country’ – a work of dystopian fiction. She moved to the UK from Hungary and settled in Sheffield twelve years [Read more]