Health, Fitness & Well-being

Dear Messenger, The disabled bay on Spital Hill has a sign above the bay which means that this space is enforceable. If someone parks in a disabled bay without a disability and without displaying a … [Read more]

Story by Alison Higgins Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF) have launched a brilliant series of podcasts aimed at those working, or with an interest in the sport and physical activity sector. The second episode is all … [Read more]

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]

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]

Story by Graham Jones | Photo by Rashad Hassan, courtesy of Oasis Fir Vale Academy International Clean Air day started early in Burngreave this year. On Wednesday 19th June Oasis Fir Vale primary academy held … [Read more]

Story by Yamikani and Nasarah – BBC Young Reporters Parkwood Academy has been selected for the free breakfast scheme called ‘Magic Breakfast’. This scheme means that every student is entitled to a range of fruits, … [Read more]

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]