The New

Heeley Voice Issue 51 December 2011 Do They Know it’s Christmas?

ince 2001, Green has the usual £500, but to secure the to be difficult unless someone Sseen locals gather to mark main funding was not possible. It’s will put themselves out to do the the beginning of Christmas with a real shame its not a priority’. fundraising.” a Lantern Parade. Children make ocal shopkeepers, too, were o, what are the prospects for lanterns at school, then on the first Ldisappointed to hear that 2011’s Sa return of seasonal cheer to Friday of December they are lit, the festivities had been cancelled. Mrs Heeley Green in December 2012? Christmas lights are switched on, C Smith of Premier Grocers felt Our local Development Trust and and a swarm of Heeley-ites process “we’re a forgotten community at its HEAT team are working to towards Heeley Parish Church for a Heeley”, and Sam of Bradley’s Cafe capacity, but there is a willingness carol service. But not this year. told the Voice, “all the shopkeepers among local people to contribute, used to chip in.... I can’t put down and some new ideas to consider: he cost of this Heeley tradition what I really want to say!”. “Maybe a Christmas tree instead?” Texceeds £3000 with most of this suggested one local, Bardy McNair. coming from the South Community Assembly. Martin Hughes, The lantern Assembly Manager, explained: “The Councillors of the South procession is a Community Assembly allocated the lovely community majority of their budget for 2011/12 in March, and the remainder in occasion“ and October... they chose to allocate it’s a shame to resources to other priorities, meaning there was no capacity lose it. to allocate a specific amount for community events and festivals.” ther residents also expressed Above: Father Christmas pays Oregret, such as Sarah Blandy: an early visit to Heeley Green, 2009. ikewise, Heeley Development “the lantern procession is a Martin Hughes offered some hope, LTrust’s Heeley Events & Activities lovely community occasion “ and saying, “Councillors may choose to Team (HEAT), the other key player it’s a shame to lose it.”. Judith set aside a budget for community in organising the Lantern Parade, Thompson from Heeley Parish festivals in 2012/13. I also intend to are similarly squeezed. Maxine Church said ‘we’ve had lots of work with groups and shopkeepers Bowler outlined their position: people asking when the light in Heeley to explore options for ‘The event costs a minimum of switch-on is happening, and storing the lights locally, looking £2800 just to put up the lights on they’re disappointed when we tell for cheaper installation options, Heeley Green. There are further them it’s not. The carol service at contributions from shopkeepers, costs, roughly £500, for artists the end is a great occasion for the etc.”. working with local children to make Church- it will be really missed’. et in touch with Heeley the lanterns; money for a brass However, local people are also GDevelopment Trust, to make band; PA system and publicity. The aware of the current funding your opinions known cost of the lights has traditionally crisis with Robert Bond of Bob (0114 250 0613 or been covered by the Area Assembly & Stewart’s Butchers saying, “if [email protected]). and Area Panel before that. The they haven’t got the money, they Or to offer help, contact the HEAT Trust would have been able to raise haven’t got the money.... it’s going Team (0114 250 0613 or [email protected]).

1 New Heeley VoiceMore October community 2011 news and events [email protected] view at www.heeleyonline.org 0114 2500 613 www.heeleyonline.org It’s Happening in Heeley... Christmas at Introducing Heeley Parish Church Your Champion!

Dates and times for the Christmas My name Get in Touch! Services: is Jenny The New Heeley Voice Sunday 18th December: Allinson, I Heeley Development Trust, Christingle Service 6pm have been Ash Tree Yard, Saturday 24th December: 62-68 Thirlwell Rd, Midnight Service Older Sheffield Sunday 25th December: People’s S8 9TF Family Service 10am Champion Email: [email protected] for 12 www.twitter.com/heeleydevtrust Stilts and Diabalo in months The Voice is published 4 times a now and I am concerned that many year by Heeley Development Trust. people still do not know we have one! Available in Heeley, , Lowfield, and Sheffield Youth Circus is running Circus A councillor held the title in previous Meersbrook. For those living Skills Workshops every Wednesday years but then the Lib Dem council outside this area, it is available on in the URC Church on Binfield Road, appointed a voluntary lay person. subscription for £5 per year. Meersbrook. I am here to fight the causes you feel At the sessions Trudi and Dan teach, passionate about and speak up for To contact The New Heeley Voice, with great enthusiasm and patience; you. I have contacts within the council phone Penny Hardcastle or Simon Bartles on 0114 2500613 stilts, diabalo, tightrope walking, and health services who are willing to Layout: Penny Hardcastle unicycling, juggling, plate-spinning, listen so the issues can be wide and [email protected] flower and devil stick and pedal-go varied. I am your champion and the (4 wheels, 2 platforms that rotate like voice of older people in Sheffield so HDT is a company limited by steps!). please contact me about anything at guarantee & a registered charity. Come and try your hands and feet, all that stops our city being the perfect Our philosophy is to make our improve your balance, co-ordination, place for you to grow older in. community a better place. We want Heeley to be a successful concentration and confidence, in a E-mail is the most direct way of neighbourhood; a vibrant, inclusive safe and welcoming environment. contacting me at - community; a good place to live, to Wednesdays 6pm-7.15pm for age 11 [email protected]. work, to do business and to visit! and under. (Children below 8 need an However you can also write to adult to stay) Sheffield Older Peoples Champion Thanks to Virginia Lowes 7.30pm-9pm for age 11/12 and older. C/O Room 208, The Town Hall , and all our contributors. Our next copy deadline is £3.50 per child. (N.B. A bursary system Sheffield S1 2HH. Or phone that office Friday 2nd March 2012 is being set up.) and leave a message on 0114 2735167.

Movement Medicine Dance Meditation Classes with Kerri Cripps At this time of year we traditionally make resolutions about things we want to change in our lives. The Movement Medicine Mandala offers a variety of ways of supporting and empowering our resolutions. Resolution Class: Mon 2nd Jan 2-6pm. Heeley Institute, 147 Road, S2 3AF Cost £12 before 19th Dec, or £15 after. 1st and 3rd Mondays beginning on 16th January, 7-9pm Cost £6-8 No previous experience necessary - everyone welcome. For more information Tel 2587861 email [email protected] www.northernmovementmedicine.co.uk 2 New Heeley Voice December 2011 Issue 51 [email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org It’s Happening in Heeley... JOB VACANCY From Little Acorns... Events and Involvement Organiser On two afternoons at the end of happening. It’s been a while since 30 hours per week. November children from Ann’s the first consultation especially as 1 year contract initially Grove School worked with the big changes are about to happen.” (extension subject to funding) Heeley Millennium Park Team to £19,656 per annum pro rata. plant over 600 new trees in the PROGRESS SO FAR CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 2012 park and at the school. Over the last month things have been moving fast and we’re We are looking to recruit someone The trees for the park were beginning to see the changes. A new to organise a programme of events donated by the Woodland Trust as BMX and Mountain bike trail has and activities in Heeley Millennium part of their national ‘Community been completed and 2 new swings Park, Sheffield’s largest community Trees’ campaign and included a are going into the playground. As owned and managed greenspace. wide range of native trees and well as some repairs to the safety shrubs including Birch, Oak, Rowan surfaces and the ‘witches hat’, the The Millennium Park is currently and Hazel. Children from year 5 playground railings will be being undergoing a £500,000 planted trees around a group of extended to take in the small transformation with funding from oak trees which had been planted ‘wood’ nearby and include a new Big Lottery Community Spaces and by children from the same school picnic area inside the railings for us this role will be key to the success of 10 years ago. Hopefully their trees grown-ups who need a rest while the project. will soon catch up with the others the children run around. and, you never know, maybe in 10 The new worker will organise a series years time we’ll be planting some OFFICIAL LAUNCH of events and activities throughout more with the children of the To mark the start of the the year to enable community original oak tree planters! improvements on the Millennium involvement in the physical Park there will be an official launch improvements and to raise local On Tuesday 8th November local on Saturday 14th January 2012 awareness of the new facilities. The residents got to look at the latest from 12 o’clock. Local people are post holder will also be required to plans for the Millennium Park and invited to try out some of the new identify ways of increasing revenue to talk to the Heeley Development facilities which have recently been for the ongoing maintenance of Staff responsible for designing it put into the Millennium Park and the Park and to establish links with and making it happen. do their bit for wildlife by planting similar organisations regionally in a tree. order to share experience and best On the day people will get a chance practice. to borrow a bike and work with trainers from Heeley Development This role is suitable for someone with Trust’s Recycle Bikes who’ll show a strong background in community how to improve your riding skills engagement, in environmental and how to get around the track activities and in events organisation. with the most amount of fun and Experience of successful fund- the least amount of danger! The raising and open space development mass tree planting will be led by would also be useful. Shown here is one of the ‘artist’s staff from the Tinsley Tree project For more information and an impressions’ produced by and Ed Thatcher, Community application form ring students from Sheffield University Forester, as well as the Park’s own 0114 250 0613, Landscape Department which Maintenance team using trees or email were on display in the Institute. supplied through the national Big [email protected] Plans were well received by all who Tree project. or call in to the Heeley came. Trust Manager Andy Jackson Development Trust Offices: said “We felt it was important to 62 – 68 Thirlwell Road, Heeley, talk to people about what was Sheffield, S8 9TF [email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org Issue 51 December 2011 New Heeley Voice 3 It’s Happening in Heeley... Go On Sheffield! During the first week of November, Heeley Development Trust’s Online Manager, Maxine Bowler, organised As many readers already know, Here are some dates for your a very successful week of Digital the Church and Community Centre diary as the Christmas Season Inclusion events called Go On have been based here in Heeley approaches: Sheffield. The events, were part of a national UK Online Centre initiative for about 25 years. Upstairs (on Saturday 17 December and almost 60 events were organised Fitzroy Road) there is a Church 11.00am Carol Singing on Heeley across the city to encourage ‘non- where all are welcome to come Green with Heeley Parish Church liners’. Sponsorship was provided by to worship at 10.45 or 6.00 every (hot punch and mince pies!) Plusnet, in the form of 50 one year Sunday. Downstairs (on Northcote Sunday 18 December 10.45am internet packages. Rd) there is a thriving community Children’s Nativity Church Service centre that is busy with children’s 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight The week included successful inter- and youth clubs, a toddler group Sunday 25 December 11.00am generational events, at High Storrs, Yewlands, Parkwood, City and King and luncheon club, and many other Christmas Day Church Service Ecgbert schools, in which the Trust activiites run by organisations who We wish you a Happy Christmas! trained young people to be ‘Digital rent rooms from us. Champions’ and then pass on their IT skills to parents, grandparents and Bleak Midwinter? local residents. There were events Samaritans are here to listen at Mecca bingo, two Wetherspoons pubs, a stall on the market, a flagship Christmas, dark nights and the cold volunteer – you don’t need any event at the Town Hall, classes at winter are enjoyable for many of formal qualifications or previous Sheffield Pensioners’ Action Group, us. But for some of us it is a really experience. The main qualities we and many other venues. difficult time of year – for example, are looking for are an ability to people on low income, people listen, keep things confidential and Mainly funded by UK Online, Maxine who’ve lost loved ones at this time not judge people”. Bowler and her team of dedicated volunteers have been looking at ways of year and those who don’t have For more information about to help the 1 in 5 people in the city close family and friends. volunteering please contact Carol who are disadvantaged by having no So it’s not surprising that it’s one (outreach) on 0790 7890309, access to computers, excluding them of the busiest times of year for email: carol.sheffieldsamaritans@ from many things that most of us take Sheffield Samaritans. That’s why hotmail.co.uk or log onto the for granted. Samaritan volunteers, as usual, will Samaritans website: be on hand throughout the festive www.samaritans.org Maxine says “Our banner says ‘We do IT anywhere’ - we offer to do season, 24 hours a day, to listen If you need to talk to someone, computer taster sessions and classes in confidence to anyone who is you can contact Samaritans by across the city. We want to reach out experiencing distress and despair, telephoning: 0114 276 7277 or to all those people who may be afraid including people with suicidal 0845 790 790. You can write to of having a go, or wonder if learning to feelings. Chris, PO Box 90 90, Stirling use a computer is worth the effort. We Sheffield Samaritans currently has FK8 2SA or you can email: make it easy and fun.” about 100 volunteers providing a [email protected]. confidential listening service but If you would like more information or would like to volunteer with the more are needed to help run this You can also call in to our centre at project, contact Maxine: 0114 250 0613 vital service. 272 Queens Road, Sheffield S2 4DL Carol Sexty, Outreach Officer, (10am-10pm, Mon-Friday, when says “ Anyone can be a Samaritan volunteers are available). 4 New Heeley Voice December 2011 Issue 51 [email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org South Community Assembly News The South Community Assembly will be hosting a ‘Cabinet in the Community’ session in January 2012

Cllr Julie Dore, the Leader of Sheffield City Council, and other members of the Cabinet will be in attendance to host a question and answer session with local residents. The members of the Cabinet who will be attending are:

Cllr Julie Dore Cllr Mary Lea Leader of Sheffield City Council Health, Care and Independent Living (includes adult social care)

Cllr Bryan Lodge Cllr Helen Mirfin-Boukouris Deputy Leader and responsible for Finance Business, Jobs and Growth

Cllr Jackie Drayton Cllr Harry Harpham Children, Young People and Families Homes and Regeneration

Cllr Mick Rooney Cllr Leigh Bramall Communities Environment and Transport (Voluntary, Community and Faith sector, Libraries, Community Safety and Assemblies)

The session will take place on - Thursday 5th January, 2012, 6.00-7.00pm AT Newfield Green Tenant’s Hall, Gleadless Road, S2 2BT

Residents are welcome to arrive at the venue to meet local councillors from 5.30pm, and food will be available. The South Community Assembly meeting will take place immediately after the ‘Cabinet in the Community’ session, at around 7pm.

If you would like to submit a question to the Cabinet or the South Community Assembly in advance of the meeting you can email: [email protected], or call the South Community Assembly Team on 0114 205 3281. There will also be an opportunity to submit or ask questions during the meeting.

If you need any help or support to attend this meeting please contact the South Community Assembly before 23rd December 2011.

[email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org Issue 51 December 2011 New Heeley Voice 5 Learning Opportunities in Heeley and Abbeydale... For more information and to book your place on a course, please ring Liz, Saima or Maxine on 0114 250 0613 or 07817 006437.

COURSES FOR ALL AT HEELEY ONLINE CENTRE, 62-68 THIRLWELL RD, HEELEY, SHEFFIELD S8 9TF *ALL CLASSES START WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 9th JANUARY 2012* DAY TIMES START DATE/DURATION COST* WORD PROCESSING FOR BEGINNERS /WORD PROCESSING LEVEL 1 MONDAY 10am - 12 noon Monday 9 January / 10 or 12 Weeks £10/£38/40 BEGINNERS INTERNET and EMAIL/ INTRODUCTION TO ICT MONDAY 12.30 - 2.30pm Monday 9 January / 10 or 12 Weeks £10/£38/40 IMPROVE YOUR JOB-HUNTING SKILLS USING IT THURSDAY 10am -12 noon Thursday 12th January / 10 Weeks £10/£38 How to write great CVs, search and apply for jobs online and much more HAVE FUN WITH COMPUTERS – for beginners and those with some experience – make THURSDAY 12.30 – 2.30pm Thursday 12th January / 10 Weeks £10/£38 videos, get free software, use features on your PC you only dreamt of! BEGINNER FAMILY HISTORY FRIDAY 12.45 - 2.45pm Friday 13th January / 10 Weeks £10/£38 Some basic computer skills are helpful as some of the research is conducted using internet resources ENGLISH AND MATHS AT HEELEY CITY FARM, RICHARDS ROAD, SHEFFIELD S2 3DT IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH - Gain a nationally recognised qualification up to Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) MONDAY 12.30 - 2.30pm Monday 9th January / 10 weeks FREE A small friendly group which aims to meet your particular needs, from spelling to reading and writing. MOVE ON WITH MATHS - Gain a nationally recognised qualification up to Level 2 (GCSE THURSDAY 12.30 - 2.30pm Thursday 12th January / 10 weeks FREE equivalent). Useful for job seekers, parents or anyone else who wants to feel confident about using maths in everyday situations. ESOL CLASSES (ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) ESOL (ENTRY LEVEL 1) - For people just starting to learn English. Please ring for an initial TUESDAY 12.30 - 2.30pm Tuesday 10th AND Wednesday 11th £10 per assessment if you are coming for the first time or welcome back if you came last term. WEDNESDAY 12.45 - 2.45pm January / 10 weeks term At: HEELEY INSTITUTE, HARTLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD S2 3AF IMPROVE YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH - A new, FREE, non-accredited class for people who THURSDAY 12.30 -2.30pm Thursday 12th January / FREE are learning English or wish to practice their speaking and listening skills. All abilities welcome, 10 weeks please ring if you wish to join or find out more about this exciting new class. At: HEELEY INSTITUTE, HARTLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD S2 3AF ESOL (ENTRY LEVEL 2/3) TUESDAY 9.30 - 11.30am Tuesday 10th AND Thursday 12th £10 per For people who are moving on in language learning and already speak and write basic English THURSDAY 9.30 - 11.30am January / 10 weeks term At: HEELEY PARISH CHURCH, 151 Gleadless Rd, S2 3AF ESOL (ENTRY LEVEL 1/2) Days and Times to be confirmed but will be 2x2 hrs p/week. Starting w/c 9th New class in Abbeydale area – venue to be confirmed January 2012 / 10 weeks. £10 per term. Phone 0114 250 0613 for further details. LIFESTYLE and FITNESS SEWING PLUS (women only) - come along and learn to sew, bring your own material. MONDAY 10am -1pm Monday 9th January / £1 a week Sewing machines and instructor provided. 10 weeks (subject to At: HEELEY INSTITUTE, HARTLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD S2 3AF funding bid) ZUMBA FOR BEGINNERS - A fun, fitness class – perfect for warming up and keeping trim TUESDAY 9.45 -10.45am Tuesday 10th January / *£10 OR £30 in the long winter months 10 weeks At: HEELEY INSTITUTE, HARTLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD S2 3AF KEEP FIT AND HAVE FUN (women only) - A mixture of aerobic and conditioning MONDAY 9.10 -10.10 am Monday 9th January / 10 weeks £1 a week exercise to keep you fit and healthy, strong and supple. We hope to continue this popular class in (subject to At: THE PRIMARY SCHOOL S7 1RB (MAIN SCHOOL HALL) January but are seeking funding – please ring funding bid) before turning up 0114 250 0613 INTRODUCTION TO HEAD AND HAND MASSAGE - (women only) TUESDAY 9.30 - 11.30am Tuesday 10th January / *£10 OR £30 Learn how to give and receive relaxing and beneficial massage 5 weeks At: THE NETHER EDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL S7 1RB (IN THE BREAKFAST ROOM) SWIMMING (WOMEN ONLY) - Come along and learn to swim or just come for a swim! FRIDAY 10.45-11.45am Friday 13th January / 10 weeks £1 a week At: HEELEY SWIMMING BATHS, BROADFIELD ROAD We hope to continue this popular class in (subject to January but are seeking funding – please ring funding bid) before turning up 0114 250 0613 CRAFT AND JEWELLERY MAKING - cost covers materials MONDAY 12.30 -2.30pm Monday 9th Jan / 8 weeks £1 a week At: CAMBRIDGE COURT, CAMBRIDGE RD (OFF KENT ROAD) S8 9SN

6 New Heeley Voice December 2011 Issue 51 [email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org Learning Opportunities in Heeley and Abbeydale... Course fees are being subsidised by the South Community Learning Bursary. Further reductions on For more information and to book your place on a course, please ring advertised prices may be available please enquire about your individual case. Liz, Saima or Maxine on 0114 250 0613 or 07817 006437. *£10 reduced fee applies if you are in receipt of certain benefits.

COURSES FOR ALL AT HEELEY ONLINE CENTRE, 62-68 THIRLWELL RD, HEELEY, SHEFFIELD S8 9TF We also offer FREE computer classes at *ALL CLASSES START WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 9th JANUARY 2012* DAY TIMES START DATE/DURATION COST* Heeley Online Centre! WORD PROCESSING FOR BEGINNERS /WORD PROCESSING LEVEL 1 MONDAY 10am - 12 noon Monday 9 January / 10 or 12 Weeks £10/£38/40 Drop in Sessions Opening Times BEGINNERS INTERNET and EMAIL/ INTRODUCTION TO ICT MONDAY 12.30 - 2.30pm Monday 9 January / 10 or 12 Weeks £10/£38/40 Phone and book to ensure a place! IMPROVE YOUR JOB-HUNTING SKILLS USING IT THURSDAY 10am -12 noon Thursday 12th January / 10 Weeks £10/£38 How to write great CVs, search and apply for jobs online and much more HAVE FUN WITH COMPUTERS – for beginners and those with some experience – make THURSDAY 12.30 – 2.30pm Thursday 12th January / 10 Weeks £10/£38 videos, get free software, use features on your PC you only dreamt of! BEGINNER FAMILY HISTORY FRIDAY 12.45 - 2.45pm Friday 13th January / 10 Weeks £10/£38 Heeley Online Centre Tuesday Some basic computer skills are helpful as some of the research is conducted using internet resources Ash Tree Yard, 9am - 12pm ENGLISH AND MATHS AT HEELEY CITY FARM, RICHARDS ROAD, SHEFFIELD S2 3DT 62-68 Thirlwell Rd 1pm - 4pm IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH - Gain a nationally recognised qualification up to Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) MONDAY 12.30 - 2.30pm Monday 9th January / 10 weeks FREE Heeley A small friendly group which aims to meet your particular needs, from spelling to reading and writing. Wednesday Sheffield S8 9TF 9am - 12pm MOVE ON WITH MATHS - Gain a nationally recognised qualification up to Level 2 (GCSE THURSDAY 12.30 - 2.30pm Thursday 12th January / 10 weeks FREE equivalent). Useful for job seekers, parents or anyone else who wants to feel confident about Tel: 0114 250 0613 1pm - 4pm using maths in everyday situations. ESOL CLASSES (ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) Success Stories From Our Adult ESOL (ENTRY LEVEL 1) - For people just starting to learn English. Please ring for an initial TUESDAY 12.30 - 2.30pm Tuesday 10th AND Wednesday 11th £10 per assessment if you are coming for the first time or welcome back if you came last term. WEDNESDAY 12.45 - 2.45pm January / 10 weeks term Community Learning Classes At: HEELEY INSTITUTE, HARTLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD S2 3AF IMPROVE YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH - A new, FREE, non-accredited class for people who THURSDAY 12.30 -2.30pm Thursday 12th January / FREE Sue , (pictured below) who works at Heeley Development are learning English or wish to practice their speaking and listening skills. All abilities welcome, 10 weeks Trust, was thrilled to receive her first qualification in English please ring if you wish to join or find out more about this exciting new class. after studying at Heeley City Farm’s free weekly class for adults. At: HEELEY INSTITUTE, HARTLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD S2 3AF Sue is now studying for the next level which she hopes to pass ESOL (ENTRY LEVEL 2/3) TUESDAY 9.30 - 11.30am Tuesday 10th AND Thursday 12th £10 per next summer. Sue was one of 8 For people who are moving on in language learning and already speak and write basic English THURSDAY 9.30 - 11.30am January / 10 weeks term people in the group to achieve At: HEELEY PARISH CHURCH, 151 Gleadless Rd, S2 3AF a qualification and is full of ESOL (ENTRY LEVEL 1/2) Days and Times to be confirmed but will be 2x2 hrs p/week. Starting w/c 9th enthusiasm about the class, “The New class in Abbeydale area – venue to be confirmed January 2012 / 10 weeks. £10 per term. Phone 0114 250 0613 for further details. tutor is so patient and helpful and LIFESTYLE and FITNESS makes us all feel confident to try new things, and we all feel happy SEWING PLUS (women only) - come along and learn to sew, bring your own material. MONDAY 10am -1pm Monday 9th January / £1 a week to help each other. Why not try it Sewing machines and instructor provided. 10 weeks (subject to out for yourself?” At: HEELEY INSTITUTE, HARTLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD S2 3AF funding bid) Hamida Ayoub, right, recently ZUMBA FOR BEGINNERS - A fun, fitness class – perfect for warming up and keeping trim TUESDAY 9.45 -10.45am Tuesday 10th January / *£10 OR £30 achieved her Level 2 Food Safety in the long winter months 10 weeks for Catering award at the Heeley At: HEELEY INSTITUTE, HARTLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD S2 3AF Online Centre. Well-known locally for her excellent cooking skills, KEEP FIT AND HAVE FUN (women only) - A mixture of aerobic and conditioning MONDAY 9.10 -10.10 am Monday 9th January / 10 weeks £1 a week this certificate enables Hamida exercise to keep you fit and healthy, strong and supple. We hope to continue this popular class in (subject to to prepare food for community At: THE NETHER EDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL S7 1RB (MAIN SCHOOL HALL) January but are seeking funding – please ring funding bid) before turning up 0114 250 0613 events. Hamida also enjoys attending other community INTRODUCTION TO HEAD AND HAND MASSAGE - (women only) TUESDAY 9.30 - 11.30am Tuesday 10th January / *£10 OR £30 classes and activities including Learn how to give and receive relaxing and beneficial massage 5 weeks swimming, English classes and At: THE NETHER EDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL S7 1RB (IN THE BREAKFAST ROOM) Healthy Cooking and Eating. “It’s a chance for me to make new SWIMMING (WOMEN ONLY) - Come along and learn to swim or just come for a swim! FRIDAY 10.45-11.45am Friday 13th January / 10 weeks £1 a week friends and gain new skills,” she said. See the full list of courses on At: HEELEY SWIMMING BATHS, BROADFIELD ROAD We hope to continue this popular class in (subject to offer in the New Year or ring Liz, the Learning Champion, on January but are seeking funding – please ring funding bid) 0114 250 0613 for a friendly chat about what courses might be before turning up 0114 250 0613 right for you. CRAFT AND JEWELLERY MAKING - cost covers materials MONDAY 12.30 -2.30pm Monday 9th Jan / 8 weeks £1 a week At: CAMBRIDGE COURT, CAMBRIDGE RD (OFF KENT ROAD) S8 9SN

[email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org Issue 51 December 2011 New Heeley Voice 7 More from Meersbrook... Meersbrook Artists Find James’ work and market dates here: at St Mary’s webshop: www.folksy.com/shops/ Vintage Fair jamesgreenprintworks blog: http://jamesgreenprintworks. Heeley and Meersbrook boast a blogspot.com plethora of artists and crafts people, and a number of them were selling Sally Moreton is a sculptor. She Left: their work at St Mary’s Christmas graduated from Cheltenham School Meersbrook Vintage and Craft Market, Bramall of Art in 1989. At one time she loved View Lane in November. using kitchen items in her work: “I by was making a statement about trying James Kate Billington runs Billigoat Designs. not to be too masculine, like heroic Green Although trained as an architect and sculptors casting in bronze” she says. aerobics teacher, she has worked in glass for over 20 years. “I randomly Sally’s collection of mirrors, framed picked an evening class when I was with collage and paper mache, appear living in Brighton and I fell in love with pretty, but reveal dark and disturbing the material...now is the time to take themes. Small macabre trinket boxes, it a bit further than a hobby.” Her and other richly embellished objects stained glass panels, are designed and are Sally’s current project. She chooses produced with traditional leaded glass readily available materials, like nails or and copperfoil techniques. Across lentils, and uses them in unusual ways: every sheet of glass are variations in “It’s the idea of insides and outsides, texture and colour, so no two pieces and whether it’s a pleasing, or a nasty of work will ever be the same. “Even surprise, once you get inside. It’s that earrings have their own personalities” kind of juxtaposition I want.” says Kate. “You have to think outside the box” Coming from a creative background it she says. Eyes peeled for Sally’s is fitting that she has found her niche macabre collection in the near future! with stained glass: “I can’t think of anything I enjoy more. Keep Calm It’s an extension of myself, being able & Eat Cake! to be creative through a material I am very familiar with. ” To see Kate’s work Honey Pie Tearoom is open! see: The old Indian restaurant (Momtaz) http://www.billigoatdesigns.co.uk/ has now been transformed into a quaint and quirky tearoom. You may have seen linocuts and The menu of soups, sandwiches, etchings by James Green around coffees and cakes lives up to all mouth Sheffield in the Millennium Galleries watering expectations. After school or The Old Sweet Shop. teas are already popular, and plans are underway for evening events and Graphic and distinct, his work is parties. influenced by artists such as Goya Go on. You know you want to… and Kid Acne. He documents some of Opening times: the Heeley and Meersbrook views, Tues to Sat, 10am-5pm. and says he is inspired by: “...people, Sundays, 12 noon – 6pm. landscapes (especially Sheffield and North Wales), ridiculous dreams and animals, especially donkeys.”

With a degree in Fine Art, James is a self-taught printmaker. He prints on paper, mugs and plates and will soon be extending his homeware collection. 115-117 Chesterfield Road. 07505 847531 8 New Heeley Voice December 2011 Issue 51 [email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org The Schools Page... Friends of Newfield given our curriculum an overhaul December. All funds raised are going successful bid! too, and have begun an ‘enquiry- towards our quest to re-vamp our based approach’ to learning. Y6 food technology area. Carfield Friends children got a mention in ‘The Media is an important forum for everyone to Friends of Newfield have recently Education Association’ magazine for get together and develop community received excellent news: the bid they a fantastic film incorporating creative spirit. For further details of Carfield submitted to the South Assembly poetry readings edited over stills Friends, or any other school activity, Positive Activities Small Grant fund of the Sheffield Blitz - an extremely contact the School Office on255 7534. was successful… to the tune of nearly moving movie. Our swimmers have £2000! Newfield School with Activity also received accolades from the Sheffield, are going to be running a Sheffield Swimming Service for Meersbrook Bank “Saturday Club”, making full use of showing good practice, excellent School Autumn/Winter Newfield’s fantastic sports facilities, behaviour, and growing confidence in on Saturday mornings, 11am to 1pm, the water. Following input from the Term from 21st January 2012. There’ll be Royal Shakespeare Company, two of 5-a-side football on the Astroturf our staff have set up a ‘Shakespeare The pupils at Meersbrook Bank have pitches, and all sorts of different sports Club’ in which the children get to base had another busy term with themes in the hall. Bring along your ideas of drama around the works of the Bard. such as ‘recycling’ (Y3) and ‘inventions’ what you’d like and we’ll try to make (Y4 and Y5). Weekly football training Right: it happen! We want the sessions to sessions continue with help from be as inclusive and fun as possible, Carfield Sheffield United. so although they are designed for Christmas Market 8-16 year olds, parents will be very welcome to stay and join in if they There has also been a lot of dance wish, and younger brothers and sisters and drama activities. M&M Theatrical too, if parents are staying. Productions visited the school and performed ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for Sessions will cost £1 and there will pupils and staff. It was so popular that be refreshments available. We the school is hoping they will return hope to see you there! Email: [email protected] next year. Y5 and Y6 pupils had a trip to the Lyceum theatre for ‘Little Leap News from Carfield Forward’ - an account of growing up Primary School during China’s cultural revolution. October and November Carfield Friends, the parent group ‘Danceworks’, a Sheffield based 2011 at Carfield Primary, organised a Christmas Fair on Saturday 26th company, have been working with the We welcomed Ofsted inspectors into November. Held in both dining rooms current Y4 and Y5 over the past four our school on 4-5th October and were and the lower hall, adults and kids years. Their job has been to get more delighted that they agreed with our alike enjoyed festive stalls and fayre children interested in dance. Their evaluation of the school as ‘good with in a festive ambience. The Friends work in school was linked to the ‘Beau outstanding features’. We are really raised almost £1000 and have decided jest’ (the dance with the digger), to make this an annual event. School proud of this external confirmation and ‘Toilet Tango’, performed on of what we know already and credit is now gearing up towards Christmas. . This term the Y4 is due to all our community; staff, With over 700 children, we have a children, parents, carers and governors variety of concerts involving pupils and Y5 children participated in a final who work so hard to make our school aged 3-11 (but not all at the same magical theatre piece where a figure the successful. The full report is freely time!), and festive workshops for made from newspaper was made to accessible on the Ofsted website. parents and carers. dance.

We were recently awarded two quality Carfield Friends continue to work hard Look out for many innovative standards awards; ‘Quality in Extended to raise funds for school and develop performances or classes with: Services’; and the ‘Achievement links with the wider community. As www.danceworks.org.uk for All’ initiative. These are proudly well as the Christmas Fair, there was displayed in our entrance. We’ve a Christmas Coffee morning on 2nd [email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org Issue 51 December 2011 New Heeley Voice 9 The Farm Page...

Farewell to Fuel Busters took information bags home. Another great day with lots The final months of South for each week: saving energy and of support from visitors for SYEC to Energy Centre’s (SYEC) Family Fuel money; recycling; and renewable continue Family Fuel Busting work. Busters project (FFB) were hectic, energy. Young and old visitors with record numbers of home alike made windmills and turbine Eco Minds visits to help householders stay towers from recycled magazines, warm and save money. Gareth, junk robots, and a HUGE six foot+ Funded by EcoMinds, Heeley City FFB Project Officer, fitted loads dinosaur from recycled plastic with Farm invites anyone with mental of door brushes, and dispensed a solar-powered tongue. ‘Junk-A- health issues to try food growing at welcome advice about insulation Saurus’ won the competition to Walled Garden. and draught-proofing. name the creature. The Walled Garden contains herb, With two years’ funding from vegetable and Japanese gardens, ScottishPower Energy People greenhouses, and an orchard. Trust, the FFB project has engaged, Sessions run twice weekly all educated and supported hundreds year. Friendly support, tools and of fuel-poor families to achieve gloves are provided, giving you ‘affordable warmth’. The ‘positive opportunities to meet people, pester power’ of primary school learn skills, get outside and eat children, when educated in energy food! One participant said, ‘I efficiency, has also been harnessed like coming here because of the to reduce home energy use. Over Above: friendships I’ve made. I’ve also 4,000 primary children have ‘Junkasaurus’ in action! realised how important gardening become ‘Fuel Busters’ either in has been to my overall health.’ their own classrooms or by visiting At the Autumn Show, SYEC held a To find out more, contact Rachel the Energy House itself. There were ‘Sorry You’re Leaving’ party with Sanchez, Mental Health Worker: 13 FFB Fun Days over the summer, a banner, streamers and party 07847 076239 or rachel.sanchez@ with different activities and themes blowers. Many people came and heeleyfarm.org.uk Local Energy Champions are Older, Wiser and Warmer!

Older, Wiser, Warmer is a project best from their energy company, Older, Wiser, Warmer ‘Energy for older people in five Sheffield and let them know of financial and Champions’ from phase1, communities run by other types of support.’ (Upperthorpe/ Netherthorpe), Energy Centre and Heeley City are now active, offering energy Farm. Funded by Comic Relief, Training and then acting as an saving tips to friends, family and volunteers aged 50+ are trained ‘Energy Champion’ takes two neighbours. Phase2 takes place in to become ‘Energy Champions’ hours a week for six months. / Tinsley, but the Project is who then help other older people Ten volunteers will be recruited based at Heeley’s South Yorkshire get energy efficient and affordably every six months from five Energy Centre and any older person warm. communities. ‘Tackling rising fuel worried about keeping warm can bills and discovering new ways to ask for information (support is ‘It’s important that everyone knows keep warm and active in winter is offered over the phone or by home how to stay warm without spending interesting. We have fun learning visits to vulnerable households). a fortune’ said project officer, Shelly together, and then help other older Davis. ‘We advise older people people who are more isolated, also Contact Shelly Davis on how to use their heating controls very rewarding for volunteers’, said 0114 258 4574 or to best effect..., help them get the Shelly. [email protected].

10 New Heeley Voice December 2011 Issue 51 [email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org The Heritage Page... Blaskey, proprietor of several wallpaper & paint shops in Sid’s Sites Sheffield. Older residents may Memories of Heeley with remember Leo, her long-serving Sid Wetherill commissionaire. Heeley Green Picture House opposite the In 1909 a row of shops was Waggon & Horses opened in demolished to make space for 1920. It was used as a theatre Heeley Palace, a 1450 seat cinema. in the 1930s, before reverting The Palace opened in 1911 with back to film in 1938. It closed Above: The Heeley Picture Palace, Heeley Bottom. silent screenings, converting to in 1959, but was reopened as The Meersbrook Park Church Operatic Society sound in 1930. First closed in Tudor in 1961, then closed the presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s 1963, the Palace reopened as following year to become a bingo a bingo hall, then reintroduced hall, then a snooker hall, before films in February 1965, but finally being demolished. Abbeydale closed before the year was out. Cinema, also opened in 1920, and It was purchased by Ponsford’s as its ballroom were very popular (or The Town of Titipu) a warehouse, then demolished with Heeley folk - many patrons at the Dronfield Civic Hall, Dronfield Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD. for their new department store. met their partners dancing to G Tuesday 6TH Saturday 10th The 600 seat Heeley Coliseum Lee & Band. During the War there March 2012 opened in 1913, remaining open were 18 fish & chip shops in Heeley (at 7:30p.m.)– For tickets telephone: until 1961 when it was demolished where you could buy supper after for Heeley’s first supermarket, watching a film. (0114)

Fine Fayre. It was owned by Miss 2557634

Want to reduce your business overheads by relocating your business? LOOK NO FURTHER! Sheaf Bank Business Park is Sheffield’s premier business location for small to medium sized businesses. Situated in South Sheffield close to the city centre, Sheaf Bank offers commercial property to let for all types of businesses, from workshops to fully fitted offices. In today’s competitive business environment, Sheaf Bank Business Park understands the needs of the small growing established business to ensure overheads are kept to a minimum, that’s why we are able to offer competitive rents and flexible Tenancy terms. Workshop and Office suites vary in size from 200 to 15,000 square feet in order to meet any business requirement.

Free on site parking facilities 24/7 CCTV 24/7 Access Low Rent Units Flexible Occupancy Terms Varied sizes Onsite estate Management Easy Access Close to City For further details, telephone: 0114 258 5887 or visit our website www.sheafbank.co.uk Sheaf Bank Business Park, Sheffield S2 3EN [email protected] 0114 250 0613 www.heeleyonline.org Issue 51 December 2011 New Heeley Voice 11 The Back Page... WANTED: Tingle Ashmore Ltd PART-TIME PERSONAL ASSISTANT Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors Job Ad!To work with 15 year old hearing impaired/ partially sighted boy Accountancy & Audit and visually impaired mother to cover most Charity Specialists weekends/school holidays. Tax Returns • Pay: £7 per hour, good paid holiday allowance. Payroll, Bookkeeping & VAT • Must be willing to work the occasional short Covering All Your Tax & Accountancy Needs break/holiday. • Current CRB check and 3 references ESSENTIAL. Tel: 0114 255 5767 I am looking for someone who is Email: [email protected] alternative-minded with a sense of humour. ‘THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX/CONVENTIONS’ Need help with aches and pains? essential! LesleySciatica? Dike Back pain? Neck ache? Stiff shoulders? • Must possess the ability to cope with stressful Painful shoulder? Tennis elbow? Bad knees? I offer manual therapy, acupuncture, exercises and advice to situations with a level head; help with these problems. • Must be open-minded, non-judgmental and Lesley Dike, Physiotherapist at the Stillpoint Practice in Nether Edge pragmatic. Westfield Approved 0114 258 6133 or 07932 780098 • On-going job-specific training provided, but sign language would be a plus. GROOMING AT • Driver with car preferred with knowledge of | Dog Grooming | Est 1997 most dogs catered for | Sheffield and surrounding area. 788 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield S8 0SF This job will be best suited to someone who likes • Why us? I “LOVE” dog grooming! • Grooming by Yu Pin, • Border terrier hand stripping 14 years experience the outdoors, walking, physical/adventure, • Local collection service • Professional and caring festivals or camping. Tel: 0114 255 5947 Email: [email protected] Ethos of equality awareness surrounding people

with additional needs! Male preferred (or active Stockists of female). Committed, responsible applicants only. ReCycle Bikes Ash Tree Yard, Thirlwell Rd, Please provide CV and covering letter in Heeley, Sheffield S8 9TF Saddles and Accessories Word format only to: • New & reconditioned bikes Tel: 0114 250 7717 [email protected] • Service and Repairs • Parts and accessories www.recyclebikes.co.uk Or ring: 0114 221 9323 • Cycle Maintenance Courses Open Mon - Fri, 9 - 5pm Boomshanka BRYAN GREY & CO BJ Mason CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Motor Mechanic Tribal “Working with this community, are a happy, friendly group in this community” The Black Warehouse, of belly dancers! 18 Broadfield Road, The Old Dairy, Broadfield Road, Sheffield S8 0XJ Heeley S8 0XQ Available for festivals, gigs and Tel: 258 0823 Tel: 0114 258 0923 workshops. To join in the fun, [email protected] SPECIALIST IN MERCEDES come to one of our regular classes across Sheffield. Multi-Services | David Homer ADVERTISING SPACE IN THE Meersbrook: 7.30 - 9pm NEW HEELEY VOICE Maintenance & Refurbishment Contractor Available for local businesses, Contact Julia: 07786 868369 Handyman, Joiner, Fitted Kitchens, prices from £20 ex VAT, discount : 8 - 9pm Windows, Plumber. of 10% for annual subscription. Contact Zoe: 07974 192762 All Aspects of Home Maintenance. Phone HDT on 0114 2500 613 to Please contact: find out more For more information visit 15 Hartopp Close, S2 3LJ our website: Remember to check the credentials Tel: 0114 265 8843 Mob: 07973 259226 of any work person before you allow www.boomshankatribal.org Email: [email protected] them into your home

[email protected] 0114 2500 613 www.heeleyonline.org