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Month: October 2019

George and Brian November 2019
Arts & Culture

George & Brian: Heading out for Halloween

31st October 2019
As a treat for Halloween we bring you the latest of George and Brian’s cartoon escapades in which they head out to a fancy dress party. It’s a special sneak peek at the next issue, which is on its way this coming weekend… … [Read more]
ysf community development officer
Children & Young People

JOB: Community Development Officer at Yorkshire Sport Foundation

27th October 2019
CLOSING DATE 4th NOVEMBER: Yorkshire Sport Foundation are looking for someone at the heart of the Burngreave community to help them continue to make a difference for the people who live there. Could that person be you? … [Read more]
Wood mouse caught on Parkwood Springs October 2019.
Environment

A bank vole and lively wood mice

23rd October 2019
When sixteen live traps put out on the previous evening were opened, Friends of Parkwood Springs were delighted to find one bank vole and eleven very lively wood mice. … [Read more]
Lottery funding confirmed.
Arts & Culture

Lottery funding for the Messenger confirmed for two more years

17th October 2019
We are pleased to confirm that the Burngreave Messenger project has been awarded funding for a further two years by the The National Lottery Community Fund. Our first issue produced by this round of funding will … [Read more]
Heron lantern overlooking the city. Photo by Jackie Jones.
Arts & Culture

It was another spectacular lantern procession for 2019

14th October 2019
Local artist Patrick Amber helped deliver another spectacular Beacons Lantern Procession. On Facebook he shared his account of the event. With photos by Patrick Amber and Jackie Jones. … [Read more]
Child in a lantern costume.
Arts & Culture

All ready for Beacons Lantern Procession Saturday 12th October

10th October 2019
For the last few weeks people have been busy making penguins, goldfinches, tortoises and spacecraft lanterns for the Beacons Lantern Procession on Saturday 12th October. Everyone is welcome to join as children and adults parade … [Read more]
Library volunteers meet at Sheffield Peace Gardens
Arts & Culture

Meet Burngreave Library volunteers as they celebrate four years

9th October 2019
Burngreave Library celebrated it’s fourth year as a volunteer led service on Saturday 5th October with a get together and meal. On the day Burngreave Library Tweeted to say: “Today marks four years since Burngreave … [Read more]
SOAR health grants featured
Health, Fitness & Well-being

£1,000 grants to develop health improvement activities

4th October 2019
Regeneration charity SOAR have opened up applications for grants of up to £1,000 from their ‘Let’s Build Health Grants’ scheme. The grants are available to help create opportunities and develop local activity that improves health … [Read more]
Astrea official opening
Children & Young People

“To truly listen is a skill” says Abtisam Mohamed at the Astrea official opening

4th October 2019
With the cut of a ribbon and a grand party, Astrea Academy Sheffield was declared officially open on Tuesday 1st October. Solicitor and community activist Abtisam Mohamed was invited as the key note speaker, and … [Read more]
YSF podcast photo
Arts & Culture

Community development and the Active Burngreave approach

4th October 2019
In the second episode of ‘The YSF Podcast’, Kathryn Mudge and Safiya Saeed Berberaawii from Yorkshire Sport Foundation discuss the asset-based community development approach taken by Active Burngreave in the area. Aimed at those working … [Read more]

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9:00 am St James’ Playgroup
St James’ Playgroup
Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
TERM TIME ONLY. All welcome at the long running St James’ playgroup. Join Isilda and her team for a friendly morning of play and chat among mums (and a few dads too). A great support ... [Read more]
9:30 am Group for pregnant women and new... @ Burngreave Children’s Centre
Group for pregnant women and new... @ Burngreave Children’s Centre
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Group for pregnant women and new mums who are asylum seekers and refugees. This is a space for people to come and share experiences, have a chat and make friends. We have NCT practitioners running ... [Read more]
10:00 am Dance for health- Over 50s @ Firvale Community Hub
Dance for health- Over 50s @ Firvale Community Hub
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
10:00 am Green City Action allotment session
Green City Action allotment session
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
A free session for men and women wanting to learn to ‘grow your own’. For more information contact Saskia/Hazel on 0114 244 353 or email enquiries@greencityaction.org.uk
1:00 pm Age Better in Sheffield Drop-In @ Burngreave Library
Age Better in Sheffield Drop-In @ Burngreave Library
Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Are you aged 50+ and looking for support with your finances? Come along to our benefits and money management tips drop-in at Burngreave Library where we can help with: Making your money stretch further, Universal ... [Read more]
3:15 pm Pitsmoor Adventure Playground
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground
Dec 12 @ 3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is now 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 ... [Read more]
4:30 pm Parkour and free running: free s... @ Verdon Street Recreation Centre
Parkour and free running: free s... @ Verdon Street Recreation Centre
Dec 12 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Try this exciting free new sport in a safe environment with professional coaches!   Improve strength, balance, confidence and more! Learn safe jumps, landing, gymnastic mores and more!   Parkour Poster
5:00 pm Mothers of Burngreave Youth Club
Mothers of Burngreave Youth Club
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
For ages 8—18 (under 8s with mother) Donations welcome Please contact mosburngreave@gmail.com
6:00 pm Zumba @ Shirecliffe Community Centre
Zumba @ Shirecliffe Community Centre
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
6:30 pm Five Animals Lau Gar Kung Fu Tra... @ St James Church
Five Animals Lau Gar Kung Fu Tra... @ St James Church
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Five Animals Lau Gar Kung Fu Training @ St James Church
Martial arts classes led by Graham Abdullah, former European champion. Every Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings throughout the year. For children and adults from age 5 years and upwards. For more details, see: https://archive.burngreavemessenger.org.uk/archives/2007/june-2007-issue-70/kung-fu-in-china/
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Burngreave New Year’s Honours

17th December 2018
Photo from the 2017 awards by Anwar Suliman We will be hosting Burngreave’s New Year’s Honours early next year, and there is still an opportunity to nominate a worthy person or organisation! If you know … [Read more]
Lau Gar Kung Fu team by the well dressing
Arts & Culture

A well big lunch

24th June 2019
Story by Saleema Imam | Photo by Christine Steers This year’s national Big Lunch Day on Saturday 1st June saw the Friends of Burngreave Cemetery and Pitsmoor Adventure Playground collaborate in providing a fun afternoon’s … [Read more]
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‘Reach up’ reaches out

31st January 2018
Story by Safiya Saeed Two years ago I visited my father in Burco, Somaliland for the first time since 1977. It is a simple city, where residents have very little. The neighbourhood suffered from anti-social … [Read more]
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