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Story by Tim Neal | Photos by Tim Neal and from Ruženka’s personal collection Ruženka Pokutova was 19 years old when Jana Belišová first heard her singing. Jana, a Slovakian ethnographer and musicologist, had been … [Read more]

Story by Graham Jones and Gulnaz Hussain | Photo by Flick from Festival of Debate The Festival of Debate sponsored this meeting with the theme ‘How can work together to improve Fir Vale?’ It was … [Read more]

Story and photo by Fran Belbin I first met Danae Wellington two years ago at a film screening in Burngreave Library that she was persuaded to review for the Messenger (see Messenger 125) so it … [Read more]

Story by Carrie Hedderwick I’m a patient at Pitsmoor Surgery and I’m talking to Dr Hobbs about the cervical cancer screening programme. The number of women coming to the surgery for the check up is … [Read more]

Story by Ruby Munson-Hirst Burngreave based mental health charity, SAGE, run a women’s community singing group Singing Through the Seasons every Monday (term time) between 12.30-2.30pm, at The Welcome Centre, Nottingham Street. The group welcomes … [Read more]

Story by Tamikka Reid | Photo by Graham Booth Sheffield based youth charity Endeavour is this week unveiling its brand new teaching kitchen at their headquarters in Fir Vale. The kitchen features eight stations with … [Read more]

Story by Carrie Hedderwick | Photos courtesy of Adnan Hussain Meet Adnan Hussain who has recently completed his short novel ‘An Unforgettable Date’ about a gay couple’s love affair. How not only two, but three … [Read more]

Story by Kim | Photo by Jodie Adams On 5th October, Burngreave Library marked its third year of being volunteer run. Volunteers continue to work hard, alongside other community groups, such as Burngreave TARA and … [Read more]

Story and photo by Gillian Andrews The 186th St Catherine’s guides teamed up with the 39th Wisewood Unit to hold a ‘back to basics’ camp at Hesley Wood. St Catherine’s Ranger leader, Kirsty Andrews, is … [Read more]

Brought to you by quizmaster Graham Jones Well I’ve really done it this time! My hands are on a rust coloured piece of metal about 2.5 metres tall on which, further up, there are bigger … [Read more]

Messenger AGM Saturday 16th December,11:00 am – 1:00 pm, at Abbeyfield Park House, in the community room. Followed by Christmas lunch for volunteers. More info on our website: https://www.burngreavemessenger.org/blog/2017/11/upcoming-agm/ Messenger info Next deadline: 16th January … [Read more]

Post: Office Assistant Salary: SCP6 £6,456 per annum Work pattern: 16 hours per week Deadline: Saturday, 11th November 2017

Story by Graham Jones On 10th and 12th April two roadshows were organised by Streets Ahead outlining the work to resurface pavements and roadways across the council’s designated Pitsmoor area (B24). The Neepsend area (B35) … [Read more]

Story by Fatima Barma I have always dreamt of running my own business. My husband and I love cleaning and organising. So we decided to turn it into a money-making business venture. He attended a … [Read more]