Advice & Support

Story by Liz Allen Held over from the last language themed issue, WEA tutor Liz Allen tells us about some of her Burngreave ESOL class’s experiences of learning English. Language Experiences Ifraax’s story: “I was … [Read more]

Story by Bethany Morris, content writer for the Immigration Advice Service Photos by Christina Tegola and Deborah Blencowe For generations, the Roma community has faced an intense stream of adversity and persecution from all over … [Read more]

Jackie Drayton 0114 243 5388 (Home) jackie.drayton@sheffield.gov.uk 0114 273 5380 (Town Hall) Surgery dates Burngreave Library, Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill. • Saturday 13th July 11am – 12.15pm Mark Jones 07500 764 202 (Mobile) mark.jonescllr@sheffield.gov.uk … [Read more]

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 (pronunciations are in brackets). Farsi (Iran and Afghanistan) Hello  … [Read more]

This years’ environment weeks run from 27th April to 9th June across the city.Burngreave is hosting a number of these events, from the Victorian cemetery chapel, to the wild spaces of Parkwood Springs. Come along and … [Read more]

Story by Tunde Farrand | Photo courtesy of Jim Dimond We have been talking to a group of women from North Africa and the Middle East. They come from countries from all over the region, … [Read more]

Story and photo by Carrie Hedderwick Passive? Aggressive? Assertive? Which of these describes the attitude and the method you use to communicate now, and what do you think is the most productive way to communicate? … [Read more]

Story by Asmaa Chaudhry Whatever your background, research tells us that simple exposure to English in a stimulating environment will create competent speakers of English in a brief period of time. But most parents aren’t … [Read more]

Story by Graham Parker | Photo courtesy of Ellesmere Children’s Centre Senior professionals in children’s development have called for more emotional support services for children from deprived communities to prevent longer term health and well-being issues … [Read more]

Jackie Drayton 0114 243 5388 (Home) jackie.drayton@sheffield.gov.uk 0114 273 5380 (Town Hall) Surgery dates Burngreave Library, Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill. • Saturday 11th May • Saturday 8th June 11am – 12.15pm Mark Jones 07500 … [Read more]

Dear Editor, So once again people who rely on library IT services to administer claims, job search diaries, appeals and everything else associated with the now online only Universal Credit have been left high and … [Read more]

Are you male and aged between 18 and 30? Are you currently receiving Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit? Would you like a £10 ‘Love2Shop’ voucher for sharing your experiences? Not much is known about young … [Read more]

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]

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]