June 2017

Group of about twenty-five people, mostly boys and girls with their corresponding certificates with local politicians representatives and some teachers.
Faith, Religion & Spirituality

Aspiring to Arabic

16th June 2017
Story by Abtisam Mohammed | Photo provided by Aspiring Communities Together The Arabic Community Language School, a project within Aspiring Communities Together (ACT) held its annual achievement celebration on the 20th May 2017. The Arabic Community Language School teaches … [Read more]
A Somaliland woman in Islamic dress shaking the hands of a Somaliland man. There is sand on the floor, trees and people in the background, the sun is shining.
Projects & People

Fundraising for food

16th June 2017
Story by Amy Palmer | Photos by Kaltun Elmi and Abdi (film crew) Recently the plight of the people in the Horn of Africa, including the unrecognised Republic of Somaliland has been hitting the news. … [Read more]
In this photo there are eight men who belong to a football team called Parkwood Academy. They are winners. One is kneeling down holding a trophy, another is holding a ball. They all look happy and are all smilimg with a sense of achievement. They look like they are on the football pitch they have played on.
Sport & Physical Activity

Football talents on show

15th June 2017
Story and photos by Jim Jamison If you like football, like I do, then you missed a treat on Friday 12th May when Fir Vale Academy held a community football seven-a-side tournament (over 16s). Eight teams took … [Read more]
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Projects & People

Burngreave writers’ group

15th June 2017
Story by Samuel Humphrey Writing has long been recognised and valued as a very intimate and accessible form of escapism and even therapy. Burngreave Writers’ Group has been running in the library for two months, growing out … [Read more]
The site of the old Murco petrol station on Spital Hill, opposite Sorby House, has been a derelict eyesore for 25 years. it is a old ruined building.
Shops & Businesses

Fill up at new restaurant

15th June 2017
The site of the old Murco petrol station on Spital Hill, opposite Sorby House, has been a derelict eyesore for 25 years. In April 2017 planning permission was granted for an exciting scheme drawn up by Gary Grayson and the award winning … [Read more]
In the photo we can see a table, with four flyers with information of flora and fauna, in the background we can see photos of the exhibition.
Environment

Flora and fauna

15th June 2017
Story and photo by Umanga Perera Sheffield Environment Weeks took place this year between 22nd April and 9th June. Several events in the Burngreave area were included. During the first week, the Friends of Burngreave cemetery offered a … [Read more]
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Environment

Clean Sheffield pledge

15th June 2017
Sheffield is claimed to be the greenest city in Europe and Sheffield City Council are doing a lot to help keep the streets and parks clean, but unfortunately some areas still get tainted with litter. We want … [Read more]
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Children & Young People

Cleaning the streets

15th June 2017
Story by Year 5/6 Polar Bears at Oasis Academy Fir Vale School – Bozhidar, David, Jozef, Vanesa, Laura, Leonard, Michal, Julia, Sofia, Ibrahim, Alex, Frantisek, Kevin, Mohsan, Emilia, Sara, Michaela, Alex, Alexander, Melania, Javeria, Jazmina, Maria, Andrea … [Read more]