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        • [+] December 2004 Issue 47

          Online version of Issue 47, the December 2004 edition of the Burngreave Messenger.

          • [•] Dispersing young people

            Following reports concerning youth behaviour problems, Rob Smith returned to the Osgathorpe Park area of Burngreave with photographer Carl Rose.

          • [•] Messenger Editorial

            The Mori survey says more than 70% of people living in Burngreave say they have a good quality of life.

          • [•] Yemeni leader cleared

            Abdul Shaif cleared of all charges folowing his arrest at Meadowhall in February 2004.

          • [•] Lottery sucess for adult learners

            Pye Bank School can continue it's sewing and garment making classes after a sucessful bid to the Awards for All lottery fund.

          • [•] Low Impact Housing for Woodside

            Local housing action group wish to intest local people in low maintenance, low energy, and will visit Hockerton housing Project.

          • [•] Shut Out

            New shutters fitted on the shops on Spital Hill failed to open leaving some frustrated owners and customers

          • [•] Masterplan delayed

            In response to the many concerns raised by residents the Council have extended consultation about the Burngreave and Firvale Masterplan until April next year. The most vocal complaints came from traders on Spital Hill.

          • [•] A gathering storm

            The Burngreave Ashram on Spital Hill held a meeting in November where Rob Smith heard passionate discussions about the Masterplan that is creating a storm.

          • [•] Hall of Fame

            On 27th October 2004, many gathered at SADACCA to celebrate the achievements of others from our diverse community.

          • [•] Lessons learnt

            The Burngreave Community Learning Campaign (BCLC) began in April 2003. It aims to employ local people to encourage other local people into education. The pilot phase is nearly complete, but it’s had it’s problems.

          • [•] Ellesmere Children’s Centre

            Sharon Curtis and her team at the Ellesmere Children’s Centre on Maxwell Street have achieved an excellent Ofsted report.

          • [•] BWRC – Celebrate Achievements

            Established in 1994, the Black Women’s Resource Centre Children’s Project has developed from a voluntary organisation to a substantial project employing staff and managing an important childcare resource.

          • [•] Basketball success

            Our under 12s basketball team, from the Fir Vale basketball development centre, competed their first tournament at the English Institute of Sport on 14th November. They performed fantastically – winning 3 of 5 games.

          • [•] Burngreave Sports Network news

            • Pitsmoor Girls are looking for new recruits.

            • Burngreave Ladies still need more players.

            • Katy Burnett is leaving the Burngreave Sports Project to take up a job with Activity Sheffield.

            • The Burngreave Sports Network are still looking for new committee members.

          • [•] Farewell Mrs Saleem

            Dina Martin, the Head Teacher of Firshill school, held an assembly on Friday, 19th November 2004 to celebrate the retirement of Support Teacher, Mrs Sabihah Saleem, after 18 years of service. All the classes presented her with hand-made cards and gifts.

          • [•] Happy New Year’s Resolutions!

            Shirley Grundy of Grimesthorpe started smoking when she was 19. Forty-six years later she has successfully given up.

          • [•] Wicker kicker

            Carl Rose set off to meet Trix March and Mick Mullaney, who run the Wicker Camp Thai Boxing Gymnasium. Thai Boxing expert Trix Marc has held World, Commonwealth, European, and British female titles.

          • [•] Carnival of Light

            On Saturday 20th November 2004, Spital Hill was illuminated as Ellesmere Green played host to Burngreave’s first Carnival of Lights, reflecting the seasonal celebrations of many cultures at this time of year.

          • [•] Petre Street Bonfire

            The whole community seemed to have turned out to a location that looked out over Sheffield, where we could see very impressive fireworks going off all over the city. Then our display started and it was better than any other we could see.

          • [–] A New Deal for Burngreave

            December 2004 news from Burngreave New Deal for Communities.

            • [•] Public meeting questions answered

              At the recent BNDfC public meeting held at Verdon Street Recreation Centre on Friday 17 September 2004, a number of issues were raised.

            • [•] Employment boost

              It’s an encouraging fact that not everyone may be aware of but almost 50 per cent of the jobs created by the Burngreave New Deal for Communities programme have been filled by local residents.

            • [•] Leroy leads the way

              Leroy Betts has lived in Burngreave all his life. He has just been appointed as a Community Engagement Manager at BNDfC and, as he explains, is grateful to have the chance to put something back into his local community

            • [•] Theme Meetings

              New Deal Theme Meetings December 2004 – February 2005.

            • [•] Member wanted

              BNDfC is looking for a local resident to be a member of the Education Theme Strategy Group which meets once a month to oversee the development of our education projects.

            • [•] On the move…

              Please be aware that the Theme Managers, previously located on Burngreave Road, and the Supporting Business Team, previously located at Spartan House, are both moving to our Speedicut Works site.

          • [+] Burngreave Area Panel

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