Martial arts classes led by Graham Abdullah, former European champion.
Every Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings throughout the year.
For children and adults from age 5 years and upwards.
For more details, see: https://archive.burngreavemessenger.org.uk/archives/2007/june-2007-issue-70/kung-fu-in-china/
Our award winning Burngreave library is run by Marcia Layne and her team of volunteers. They are supported by SOAR and the Burngreave TARA.
Come along to use computers, WIFI and of course borrow books, CDs and DVDs.
For any information or to find out about volunteering please contact: 0114 203 9002 or email burngreave.library@soarcommunity.org.uk
You can find the Green City Action tool bank round the back of Abbeyfield Park House. Tools large and small, as well as garden equipment available to hire at bargain prices. No need to spend a fortune buying something you’re only going to use a few weekends a year!
Our Saturday sessions at Abbeyfield Park House are Pay-As-You-Can and our visiting professional service costs £20/h for individuals, £30/h for organisations after the initial free diagnosis.
email info@bitfixit.org.uk or call 0114 299 4575
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is now run by a charitable organisation set up by local people, and is as popular as it’s ever been. Qualified staff are on site during opening hours to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for local children and their parents.
Who is it for?
The playground is for children up to 13 years old. Children aged 8 and over are free to come and go. Children aged 6 and 7 may attend unsupervised if accompanied by a child aged 8 or over. Children under 6 must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Finding us
The playground is located on the corner of Melrose Road and Burngreave Street, Pitsmoor, Sheffield S3 9DN
For ages 8—18
(under 8s with mother)
Donations welcome
Please contact mosburngreave@gmail.com
Everyone Welcome!
Sisterhood women only basketball is BACK 12 noon until 1pm every Sunday at Verdon Street Recreational Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QS.
Starts 20th October.
Supported by Yorkshire Sport Foundation Active Burngreave and Reach Up
Friends of Burngreave Cemetery Weekly meeting
The friends of Burngreave Cemetery meet every Sunday between 12pm and 2.00 pm to help visitors locate particular graves. There is a permanent display of information and photographs about the history of the cemetery and some of those interred there. Also installations by the artist in residence – Victoria Smith.
Meet at: Burngreave Cemetery, Melrose Road, Pitsmoor, Sheffield S3 9DN
Bus route: 1,1a,2,20,75,76,88,97,98,
Friends of Burngreave Chapel and Cemetery
www.friendsofburngreavecemetery.btck.co.uk
Keeping fit / being positive and happy
Breaking all the barriers
Bringing the community together and building a community team
A variety of sports, advice on healthy living and weight management
No skills needed, just lots of fun and fitness with what you want to wear
14 years+ girls / women
£1 contribution welcome
No need for experience, just bring your energy and have fun!
Different sessions including: rounders, self defence, boxing and badminton
Everyone Welcome!
Roma Young People’s Project, run by the Roma Community
Roma young people’s book club and conversation club
We help children to read We encourage children to improve behaviour
Every Sunday 3pm – 5pm
In our youth room at Fir Vale Community HUB 127 Page Hall Road, Sheffield S4 8GU.
For more information please contact Tomas
- Telephone 0114 261 9130
- Email tomas@firvalecommunityhub.org.uk
Any children’s books you want to donate please bring them to Fir Vale Community Hub
Roma Young People’s Projec is part of the Sheffield Roma Community Network.
CLOSED 12.30 – 1.30 for lunch.
Our award winning Burngreave library is run by Marcia Layne and her team of volunteers. They are supported by SOAR and the Burngreave TARA.
Come along to use computers, WIFI and of course borrow books, CDs and DVDs.
For any information or to find out about volunteering please contact: 0114 203 9002 or email burngreave.library@soarcommunity.org.uk
Men in Sheffield are being given the opportunity to discover or re-kindle a love for sport and physical activity with the new Sporting Chance project which launched recently in the city. The project is being run by Volunteering Matters who manage more than 180 volunteering programmes across the country, engaging over 30,000 volunteers along the way.
Sporting Chance aims to reach men who are 50+ and who are wanting in increase their physical activity, make new friends and widen their social circles, getting fitter and having fun at the same time. Men are welcome to attend from all areas of the city.
The project is supported by The Peoples Postcode Lottery. Sporting Chance are also looking for men who might like to volunteer for the project too, please get in touch if you would like to be involved. Sessions are run by qualified instructors and sessions currently running include;
- Verdon Street Recreation centre – Burngreave, Multisports, Mondays 10-12 starting on Sept 11th.
- You can contact Jamie Crowther, Project Lead on 07841 430165 or Lisa Harman Project coordinator on 0784143 0171 for more information.
Two sessions on Mondays 12.30—1.45pm and 2—3.15pm
Contact 0114 252 5220 for more information.
Come along and enjoy safe activities for everyone. On the common ground at Fir Vale Community Hub.
Youth concert and film nights
Discussion groups on issues that affect you
- Knife crime
- Drugs
- Exploitation
- Anti-social behaviour
Let’s work together to improve our neighbourhood.
Open every Monday night from 5pm – 7pm
At Fir Vale Community Hub, 127 Page Hall Road S4 8HH.
FCH Supported by Unwrapped (equality and cross culture).
TERM TIME ONLY.
All welcome at the long running St James’ playgroup. Join Isilda and her team for a friendly morning of play and chat among mums (and a few dads too). A great support for new and experienced parents. Babies to pre-schoolers.
Contact Isilda on 07707 711 496 for more info
Mark Jones
- 07500 764 202 (Mobile)
- mark.jonescllr@sheffield.gov.uk
- 0114 273 5380 (Town Hall)
Surgery dates
- Firshill Tenants’ and Residents’ Association, 11 Firshill Glade, S4 7DX.
Everyone Welcome!
Telephone
- 07500 764 202 (Mobile)
- 0114 273 5380 (Town Hall)
Email: mark.jonescllr@sheffield.gov.uk
Firshill Tenants’ and Residents’ Association, 11 Firshill Glade, S4 7DX.
Lunch club for elderly people on Tuesdays every TWO weeks, 12pm – 1.25pm at Pitsmoor Methodist Church.
Drop in and enjoy a 3-course meal, chat and friendship with others. Come along and make friends with new people and spend some time together. Dedicated volunteers who are DB checked give their time and energy to make others happy. There is also transportation available.
Cost: £4
More information
Venue: Pitsmoor Methodist Church, Foundry Court, 131 Burngreave Road, S3 9DG.
Contact name: Pam
Telephone: 0114 253 6674
Email: henry.ohakah@methodist.org.uk
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pitsmoormethodist.church.7
Organised by Pitsmoor Methodist Church.
Everyone Welcome!