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      Back issues of the Burngreave Messenger community newspaper, along with additional news items exlusive to the website.

      • [+] 2004

        Archive of Burngreave Messenger back issues and other content in 2004.

        • [+] August 2004 Issue 43

          Online version of Issue 43, the August 2004 edition of the Burngreave Messenger.

          • [•] Multicultural Festival Splendor

            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

          • [•] Danger on Ellesmere Road

            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.

          • [•] Allotments targeted

            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.

          • [•] Messenger Editorial

            News about the Messenger website and general Messenger information.

          • [•] ‘Safe and quiet?’

            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.

          • [•] Council plan transformation…

            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.

          • [•] …but permission for sign refused

            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”.

          • [•] Shops & Businesses

            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.

          • [•] Language Matters

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

          • [•] Stranger Danger

            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.

          • [•] The Breakfast Club

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

          • [•] Race for Life

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

          • [•] Cricket update

            Burnwood U11s Cricket team results and fixtures.

          • [•] Skating @ Firs Hill

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

          • [•] Burngreave Green Environment Programme

            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.

          • [•] Woods campaigner tired of being ignored

            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.

          • [•] Lord Mayor Leek opens health garden

            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.

          • [•] Young volunteers spruce up park

            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.

          • [•] Calling all carers

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

          • [+] Burngreave Area Panel

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

          • [–] Dear Messenger...

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

            • [•] Sure Start’s wonderful achievements

              “As a father in the Fir Vale area, I would like to thank the Sure Start programme manager and staff for their initiative and hard work.”

            • [•] Our flag is a celebration of our freedom

              “Regarding the letter condemning the prevalence of the flag of St George during the European football championship, I see no harm in supporting our football team.”

            • [•] No flag-waving hidden agenda

              “Just thought I had to reply to the letter from last issue about the craze for displaying the flag of St George. I mean, 'narrow-minded nationalism and retrogressive petty triumphalism'.”

            • [•] Are they just bullies and hoodlums?

              “I was reading the piece on kids with anti-social behaviour problems. Are they just bullies and hoodlums, nasty for the sake of it because they want to be bad kids?”

          • [•] Board Members Wanted

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

          • [•] Become a Home-Start volunteer

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