June 2011 Issue 94

Channel 4's Secret Millionaire provided some gold for a Burngreave charity shop. On Tuesday 3rd May, is was revealed how a pregnant millionaire took a shine to Rainbow's End, as entrepreneur Simrin ('Simi') Choudrie dished out £100,000 towards a new building to develop other parts of the Rainbow work.

The Spital Hill Tesco will soon be launching a job guarantee scheme for local residents who have been unemployed for more than 6 months.

• The hotline number will be on the Messenger website from 13th June.

• The hotline will open on 27th June

Since our last issue, donations and contributions have started to come in, along with some really positive comments about the Messenger.

Next copy deadline and details about the Messenger and this month's contributors.

Sheffield City Council again find themselves under fire over the crossing and bus lane on Burngreave Road.

After several months of closure, the Firshill Glade Shop has now reopened to serve residents on the Firshill Estate, conveniently situation not far from the Sheffield United Football Acadeny

Burngreave Vestry Hall has again been damaged by heavy rain, which leaked into the building in May, ruining the floor of the main hall and putting the basement IT rooms out of action.

Streetworx youth project will come to an end at the end of May as Sheffield Futures say there is no longer any funding for the project.

Advice centres in Burngreave are joining in a day of action on 3rd June about Government proposals to cut legal aid.

BCAF's May meeting was to record the effects of cuts on Burngreave.

Owler Brook Nursery enjoy a wedding street party.

A Whiteways group are raising money for pupil Amaan who needs surgery in the USA

18 families new to the area are involved in a learning programme.

New nursery opened at Hucklow primary school.

Parkwood Academy celebrated its book “Sharing our lives and communities” with a community event.

Funding event for Spinal Muscular Atrophy research on 22nd May.

Byron Wood head teacher Mr Carter moves on after 8 years.

'Muslim Women's Voices',was launched at Sorby House on 27th April.

BME Young Women's Forum present their research into sports activities.

Saturday 11th June: 11am – 3pm

• Talk to a solicitor and others about problems at work

• Find out what your rights at work are

• Get advice on what to do next

The Knit and Natter group at the Ashram is 3 years old

Burngreave women joined others from South Yorkshire for a conference at Hallam University about the effects of government cuts.

Ellesmere Children’s Centre 15 year anniversary

Come along for a family day out at Parkwood Academy on Saturday 16th July 12 – 3.30pm

Sunday 26th of June, 1 – 6 pm will once again see the biggest free summer event return to Firth Park.

The Firshill Age Well Social Group are holding a Summer Fair at the Crescent Community Centre on Saturday 2nd July, 1pm – 4pm

Grimesthorpe Allotments Open Day was the perfect opportunity to think about growing your own fruit and vegetables.

More than 40 people gathered at Grimesthorpe allotments for the launch of the School for Vegetables.

The Environment Day stalls were nearly blown away by the blustery winds but it didn’t spoil the event organised by the Friends of Abbeyfield Park.

It was another season of success for Earl Marshall Juniors. The Club celebrated the players' achievements at two memorable presentation nights in May.

The 205 th St Catherine’s Scout group held an open day on 16th May at their base in Holtwood Rd. inviting new members young and old to join the troupe.

The new Labour Council made keeping the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground open, a ‘priority’ in their new reign at the Council

During the Easter holidays, in partnership with Hollowford Outdoor Centre, Ellesmere youth group took a group of young people on a residential to Wales. The weather was fantastic throughout the five days even enabling everyone to withstand a dip in the sea at 8.30pm one evening! The young people reported.

The Revd Philip Ireson was inducted into his new post as vicar of Christ Church Pitsmoor on 4th May 2011 by his predecessor, now the Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, the Ven Martyn Snow . The service was led by the Bishop of Doncaster, the Rt Rev Cyril Ashton.

Beautiful weather favoured the debut performance of the Burngreave Promenade Players. The 150th anniversary of the opening of Burngreave Cemetery in 1861 was marked on Sunday17th April, by several original, short dramas about the lives of some of those buried there.

Thursday 19th May was a pleasant summer evening so my husband Gordon and I decided to join the Burngreave Exploration walk, part of Sheffield Environment Weeks.

For the second year running Grimesthorpe Allotment Society held a bonfire, ‘Grimesfire’ and meal to celebrate May 1st and the start of the growing season.

The recent Royal Wedding was a very popular topic at the Firshill and Pitsmoor Local History Group meeting. It set off a discussion on weddings in the past, a subject we had covered before.

A group of young people from Burngreave have been learning about mental health and emotional wellbeing.

St Catherine's School is looking for a Lunchtime Supervisor.

• 7 hours per week (every lunchtime during term time, Monday to Friday, starting at 12 noon each day).

• £6.29 per hour.

• Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 13th June.

Ellesmere Youth Project is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to support the work with local young people.

Friendship, support, and an exciting list of activities were the focus of the new Burngreave Community Craft Association, launched at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Andover Street in May.

The 8th annual interfaith peace walk took place in Burngreave on Sunday 27th March 2011

Eco-spirituality; Ecology; Sustainable Local Economy & Interfaith Day Retreat

Burngreave has been an important centre for migrant groups coming to Sheffield for many years now. The community that has emerged and continues to develop here is one to which the Messenger gives voice and support.

News from the The North East Community Assembly.

At the Burngreave Ashram Open Day on Saturday 21st May, the community had a chance to meet the people involved and enjoy food and entertainment.

April 5th was a day of dust, weeds, litter, brushes and shovels, sacks and litter-pickers. It was a day of good humour and laughter, along with a great deal of hard work.

Children from St Catherine’s were a big help in clearing rubbish and tidying up the estate, with Streetforce, Sheaf Training and Sheffield Homes.

Carwood Tenants and Residents Association dedicated a new bench to past residents at the clean-up day on 28th April.

After 4 years of asking, Earl Marshal resident Sylvia Reaney has finally succeeded in getting her fence fixed by the Council.

Letter to Messenger

Events and Activities for Sprink Bank Holiday

Jeff Steinberg's tells his inspiring story at Christ Church, June 5th at 6.30pm.

If you are having difficulty with your immigration or asylum claim, David Blunkett MP will be holding an advice surgery to specifically deal with these matters

Guide to exclusive web content and photos relating to the June 2011 issue.