Website exclusives

April 2008

Warrior Square - A Sheffield Theatres Production

Following the great evenings we had at the Vestry Hall with the Crucible’s production of A Handful of Henna, we are really pleased to be able to welcome the Crucible back with their new production of Warrior Square.

2008-04-29 20:17:37

Job: Part-time Employment Supervisor at the Law Centre

The successful applicant will have an up to date knowledge of employment law, at least two years’ experience in giving employment advice including representation at tribunal and experience of supervision.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Wednesday 4 June 2008

2008-04-28 20:41:03

Parents Matter!

Parents Matter! is a half day conference for parents living in Burngreave and aims to discuss how we can help our children to do their best at school.

2008-04-28 14:18:47

Local Elections 2008

The local elections are on Thursday 1st May 2008.

2008-04-26 21:02:15

Job: Youth Worker

Roshni Sheffield Asian Women’s Resource Centre is seeking to appoint a Youth Worker.

• 4 Sessions per week – (16 hours)

• £26.20-£35.34 per session

• Closing date: 12th May 2008 (10am)

2008-04-25 20:30:44

Job: Centre Manager

Roshni Sheffield Asian Women’s Resource Centre is seeking to appoint a Centre Manager.

• Salary: £24,500 – £28,500

• 1 year maternity cover post – 37 hours

• Closing date: 12th May 2008 (10am)

2008-04-25 20:18:00

Job: Project Manager

Sheffield Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Foundation (SSCATF) is looking for a Project Manager.

• Salary: £25,000 pro rata

• 30 hours per week

• Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2008

2008-04-24 18:59:04

Family Fun Day at Byron Wood

Family Fun Day at Byron Wood

2008-04-24 09:51:53

St Catherine's expansion - public meeting

A public meeting will take place on Monday 28th April 2008 to discuss the expansion of St Catherine’s School and the issues surrounding it.

2008-04-22 13:23:36

Abbeyfield cricket arena opens

The new cricket facility at Abbeyfield Park opens with England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, and children from local primary schools.

2008-04-21 11:50:46

Copper Beech Studios

A collection of archive photographs, featuring many pictures of Burngreave, Grimesthorpe, Pitsmoor and Fir Vale, has been revamped and published on the internet by the son of the renown Sheffield photographer, Harry Ainscough.

2008-04-20 18:13:20

Beginners’ bowling sessions at Abbeyfield

Ever wanted to try out crown green bowling but weren’t quite sure where to start? Many local people have often walked past the bowling green at Abbeyfield Park and thought to themselves, “I wouldn’t mind having a go at that.”

2008-04-18 16:03:34

Burngreave Seminars

A series of seminars on radical education at home, at work, in the community and in other cultures, hosted by the Burngreave Ashram.

2008-04-16 15:37:59

Open source computer training for women

A series of IT workshops is being held for women at the Furnival

2008-04-15 20:27:52

Burngreave Bouncing Back speeches

Speakers at the Burngreave Bouncing Back march on 15th March 2008.

2008-04-15 19:34:25

Tea and Textiles

‘Tea and Textiles’ is a new group for anyone interested in developing new skills and working with art and craft.

2008-04-15 00:02:42

Three convicted after Younis Khan shooting

David and Ashley Cohen have been convicted for the murder of Younis Khan on 14th March 2007 as he innocently drove his taxi close to his home on Scott Rd.

2008-04-14 22:35:48

What’s happening at Sorby House?

Sorby House is meant to play a huge role in transforming the image of Burngreave as a place to live and work. However what it remains unclear what is been happening currently in Sorby House.

2008-04-11 17:50:25

NEW cafe in the Furnival

A new cafe is starting up at the Furnival on Verdon St, every Tuesday morning.

2008-04-10 22:25:16

What the children said

The children's views about their study support group at SADACCA.

2008-04-10 22:07:41

Friendly Knitting Group

The friendly Knitting group meets Monday 1pm to 2pm (except Bank Holidays) at the New Roots Cafe on Spital Hill. It is for all levels and is very relaxed. All Welcome.

2008-04-10 17:53:41

Public Meeting on Asylum Health

This event will be taking place at the showroom cinema.

2008-04-10 17:24:34

Public Speaking for Women

This is a 6 WEEK course and it will be held at The Fir Vale Enterprise Centre, Fir Vale School, Owler Lane, Sheffield S4 8GB

2008-04-10 17:18:59

Byron Wood Community Education Classes

Byron Wood Community Education Classes – April 2008.

2008-04-09 20:50:03

Interfaith Walk of Unity

A walk of Unity through Burngreave, Fir Vale and Firth Park.

2008-04-09 19:31:42

Digital Photography Course

A five week course on taking and improving digital photographs and making the most of your digital camera.

2008-04-09 00:15:04

Longley Sixth Form Equality Week

Events at Longley Park Sixth Form College’s Equality and Diversity Week (4th to 8th February 2008) ranged from cultural representation and finding out about sensory impairment to disability and sexuality awareness to gospel choir singing in the plaza.

2008-04-07 11:04:17

Campaign for Aman Ali

25 people met on 27th March to support Aman Ali as he began his campaign to remain in Britain.

2008-04-07 11:00:39

Forum House open day

On February 13th 2008, Forum House opened its doors to visitors to provide people with information about the range of services on offer there.

2008-04-06 20:41:16

Lloyds Pharmacy refurbished

On 30th January the Lord Mayor officially reopened the Lloyds Pharmacy on Ellesmere Road in front of their staff, visitors and customers.

2008-04-06 20:23:39

Richard Caborn visits St Catherine’s

In early March Y5 and school council children went on a visit to Westminster to visit the houses of parliament and meet with Richard Caborn our local MP. A few weeks later Richard Caborn returned the visit and attended one of our school council meetings.

2008-04-06 20:19:48

Adventure Playground Photo Gallery

A gallery of photos taken at recent playground events.

2008-04-06 11:24:09

Greenfingers pottery workshop

A collection of photographs taken during a pottery workshop given by Natural England and Sue Mulroy for Greenfingers.

2008-04-05 23:16:21

Course: Basic IT

Course starts Wednesday 9th April 2008. Every Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am.

2008-04-04 23:07:03

Course: Driving theory practice

Course starts Tuesday 8th April 2008.

2008-04-04 22:59:22

Buses Better?

The Messenger first reported on the ‘Better Buses’ scheme in April 2006. Nearly five months after its launch in November 2007, one of our volunteers took a ride along the new bus route and asked passengers for their views on the bus service and the changes that have been made along the route.

2008-04-04 20:06:24

More on our website...

The full length versions of stories promoted in our issue, including:

• Buses better?

• Campaign for Aman Ali

• Sorby House

• Lloyds Pharmacy refurbished

• Forum House open day

• Longley Sixth Form Equality Week

2008-04-04 18:35:51

Burngreave Bouncing Back Gallery 3

A gallery of photos taken by Matloub Husayn Ali Khan of the Burngreave Bouncing back March.

2008-04-04 17:56:00

Burngreave Bouncing Back gallery 2

A gallery of photos from the Burngreave Bouncing Back march taken by Messenger volunteer Anwar Suliman.

2008-04-04 15:58:55

Residents clear-up success

The Pitsmoor Tuesday Health Walks group meets to walk locally for pleasure and exercise and has recently had an impact on their environment.

2008-04-03 21:15:29

Burngreave bouncing back gallery 1

Photographs of the Burngreave Bouncing Back march taken by Messenger volunteer Lesley Boulton..

2008-04-03 19:38:25

Milaad Un-Nabi Celebration gallery

A Photo gallery of Milaad-Un-Nabi procession from Ghausia Mosque (Firvale) through Page-Hall. Selection of photos of this event.

2008-04-03 18:30:17

Handful of Henna photo gallery

Additional photos, not shown in the printed edition, from the Handful of Henna performance at the Vestry Hall on 5th February 2008.

2008-03-30 22:49:13