Story: Lisa Swift
Burngreave children and families have raised thousands of pounds for Burngreave Library in June and July, showing just how important the library is to local parents and children.
Parents at Byron Wood Primary School raised a massive £1000 by regularly selling food, and their amazing funday also contributed to the fund. Parents handed over a cheque to members of the Save Burngreave Library Group, including Councillor Jackie Drayton, Margaret Hill and Margaret Williams from Burngreave TARA.
Parents Groups at Pye Bank School and Firs Hill School each contributed £500 to the fund. Pye Bank Parents have been raising money through the weekly sale of healthy snacks, popcorn and cheese toasties and a non-uniform day in school. St Catherine's have also been collecting and held a book sale in July.
Burngreave TARA are continuing to fundraise through a raffle of prizes including two tickets for Sheffield Wednesday match (season 14/15), a family ticket for Sheffield Sharks Basketball (season 14/15), a family ice skating voucher and an autographed copy of Brazil by Michael Palin. Contact Margaret Williams on 07930 875 153 to buy a ticket.
If you would like to help the fundraising campaign or you would like to make a regular contribution, contact the Messenger on 242 0564, mail@burngreavemessenger.org or visit http://www.burngreavelibrary.wordpress.com