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    206 archive of the online version of the monthly news magazine delivered to all households in the Sheffield Burngreave ward. Burngreave Messenger Ltd. is a non-profit making, membership owned community organisation.

    • [+] Archives

      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.

        • [+] 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.

          • [] Burngreave Area Panel

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

            • [] Lighting Up Burngreave

              On Saturday 20th November 2004 the Lord Major officially turned on the festive lights on Elsmere Green to help brighten up Burngreave through the winter.

            • [] Celebrating Local Heroes

              This year’s Burngreave Area Panel New Year’s Honours Awards ceremony will be on Thursday 27th January 2005. Come along and help us celebrate the fantastic contribution local people and groups make to this area.