Health, Fitness & Well-being

Story by Yasmeen Abbas | Photo courtesy of NHS Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in working age people in the UK. Anyone aged 12 and over with a current or past diagnosis of … [Read more]

Comfort Zone – Age Better Over 50s (FREE) Meet new people who will support you through a range of activities, learn new skills, cook together or just a place to meet up. Exercise, strategies for … [Read more]

Story by Graham Parker | Photo courtesy of Ellesmere Children’s Centre A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support a much needed new children’s services in Burngreave. Emosi (which means “emotions” in several languages) … [Read more]

Story and photos by Gillian Andrews The 186th St Catherine’s Brownies joined their older guiding friends from St Catherine’s, Wisewood and Stocksbridge guides to have a lovely wee kend away at the Sheffield Girlguiding outdoor … [Read more]

Story and photos by Deborah Blencowe Saturday 30th March 2019 I arrived on Earl Marshall Road at 10am for a little pick that had been arranged. The event was well attended and co-ordinated by our … [Read more]

Story by Deborah Blencowe and Usha Blackham International Women’s Day has been celebrated again. I had the opportunity to attend two events. One held on Wednesday 13th March at Verdon Recreation Centre and the next … [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]

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]

Story by Graham Jones | Photo courtesy of Arnold Clark To mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of their Sheffield branch on Burngreave Road, Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental presented a cheque for … [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]

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]

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.

There are hundreds of people working as volunteers across Burngreave, providing vital support for both groups and the people that they support, as well as learning new skills and making new friends as well as … [Read more]