August 2004 Issue 43

Without a show from the sun the people of Burngreave and surrounding area weren’t to be deterred from flocking into Abbeyfield Park on Sunday 11th July 2004. Again the vibrant so

There have been a number of traffic accidents and thefts from both vehicles and people in and around Ellesmere Children’s Centre on Ellesmere Road.

Grimesthorpe allotments were targeted by thieves and vandals over two nights in July 2004, just weeks after the launch of the Greenfingers project. The shed of the New Deal funded project was broken into and equipment were taken.

News about the Messenger website and general Messenger information.

Our article ‘Streets of Burngreave – safe and quiet’ last month provoked a number of comments from young people, worried we were portraying them in a bad light, and from residents, upset by young people’s behaviour and the difficulty they had in getting the police to respond.

Proposals for the Burngreave and Fir Vale Masterplan have been unveiled by the Council. Nothing is finalised, but all the options include plans for extensive rebuilding of key local areas.

Local restraunteur Bsharath ‘Paul’ Hussain couldn’t believe it when plans for a new sign for his landmark restaurant, The Kashmir, were rejected. The Local Planning Authority said it would be “detrimental to the visual amenities of the locality”.

This month Rob Smith visits Nellie’s Sandwich Shop and the Tawakal shop, catering for wedding dresses for all sizes, races, nations and religious backgrounds.

Burngreave Language Support Agency (BLSA) organised a successful conference on 1st July at the Spectrum Centre.

On 1st July 2004 Pitsmoor Adventure playground joined with the New Deal Police Team to make the children more aware about the danger of meeting strangers.

8.15am, Monday 5th July 2004 and Rob Smith is invited to Byron Wood School’s breakfast club.

people run races in Burngreave.

Staff of Ellesmere Children’s Centre raised £570 for Breast Cancer Research by completing the 5km ‘Race for Life’ on Sunday 9th May 2004.

Burnwood U11s Cricket team results and fixtures.

On 17th June 2004 Firs Hill Sports and Arts facility was transformed into a skate park.

BGEP are sharing plans for the priority sites and would very much like to hear your views. The three priority sites this year are Osgathorpe Park, Catherine Street Park (sometimes known as Somerset Road Open Space) and Abbeyfield Park.

Peter Mappin has lived next to Little Roe Wood for 20 years. The 56-year-old has been battling with Sheffield City Council to get them to clear up the site for years but has seen barely any results.

The Greenfingers Horticultural Therapy garden opened with a flourish on June 17th 2004. The Lord Mayor, Diane Leek, on her last day in office, was welcomed to cut the ribbon.

With the help of the Burngreave Park Rangers, members of the Prince’s Trust Volunteers and the Friends of Osgathorpe Park the redevelopment of the Park has begun.

August 2004 news from Burngreave New Deal for Communities.

Support is available if you look after someone who has a long-term health problem or disability and you offer regular and substantial support.

August 2004 news from the Burngreave Area Panel. Produced by Kieron Williams – Area Co-ordinator for the Burngreave Area Panel.

Letters and views from Burngreave residents and readers of the Messenger.

SYAC Ltd (South Yorkshire African Caribbean Business and Enterprise Training Centre) are looking for 10 new Board members.

Application deadline: 6th August 2004. SCRAP Ltd is looking for a part-time Paint Co-ordinator to start in September.

BGEP events through August 2004.

Friday 6th August 2004 – Sunday 8th August 2004 at the Spectrum Centre, Burngreave. Showing a selection of films for all age groups.

Entertaining and instructive fun day for all the family on Wednesday 11th August 2004.

The drop in session is for advice on Anti-Social Behaviour and to report Anti-Social Behaviour

Home-Start are currently looking for volunteers to offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes.