August 2005 Burngreave Messenger
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Good times… No Xcuse Issue 53 Free to everyone in Burngreave August 2005 No xcuse for war No xcuse for drugs No xcuse for crime No xcuse for poor education No xcuse Voice of the Burngreave Community Including: Pitsmoor, Ellesmere, Carwood, Firshill, Fir Vale, Pye Bank, Shirecliffe and Woodside No Xcuse kicked up a storm during their mid-afternoon Abbeyfield set, delivering 40 minutes of quality live hip hop, including Great day… over too soon their forthcoming ‘boy meets girl’ single – Bitter disappointment followed the early It’s all good. Beautiful Thing. The group formed back in closure of this year’s Abbeyfield – Smalls, Crabtree 1996 when ‘man on a mission’ Marcus Dailey Multicultural Festival following what police scouted for best singers, MCs, writers and I like it me. described as a ‘suspicious incident’. Green producers to make music with a message. No – Shaun, Manor City Action (GCA) later confirmed it was a Xcuse also incorporate The Young Offenders, bomb scare, with more than one warning brought together in 2003 by Lewis Trotman, being received. who performed their new single Get mad. It was shaping up to be a superb day The crew, who all know each other through but after less than three hours the Brilliant, happy, lots of school, talent shows and the Firth Park MC activities representative code words that nobody wanted to of everyone, everywhere scene were quick to emphasise the force that hear were passed round the staff and should be like this. underpins their music, “We want our music stewards, “Tony Blair is in the park”, to carry a positive message, to show that rap signalling a security alert and the Especially after the is about more than just violence and guns”. bombing in London, it’s so park’s immediate evacuation. appropriate. Carl Rose No Xcuse will also be performing at 3DOM © – Francis, Firshill Crescent Garry Smith of GCA said: “I’m Festival at Devonshire Green and Grapefest. gutted. But to look on the positive Both Their website: www.noxcuse.co.uk/. side, we had thousands of people here having a great time. The Police have complemented us on our evacuation The return of the bowlers procedure and we’re really proud of the way people behaved when it Before all that... After two years of happened, everyone left in a really dereliction, the calm way.” Messenger is delighted to report, Nothing was found in the park after a police search. But by then that, during the police had already announced to the waiting crowds outside: festival, the newly- “The party is over, the festival has finished. It will not be reopened.” refurbished bowling green was officially opened by Abbeyfield Bowler Winnie Bentley and Lord Mayor Roger Davison. It’s the first time I’ve Winnie and the Friends of Abbeyfield Park have battled for years been. I’m keen to see to get the green resurfaced. Stanley Tew from the men’s team Zion Train, it’s nice to said they were looking forward to playing in the park next season. come over to this side of The refurbishment was paid for by the Burngreave Green town. – Jim, Walkley Environment Programme. The Messenger wishes the bowling teams good luck on their new green. If you would like to join the ladies’ or men’s teams please contact Winnie on 276 1575. There was a very interesting mix of food and different varieties of music. I’ve had a really good start to my day I hope it carries on being good. – Morgan age 15 Festival photography by Camille Daughma, Carl Rose and Reuben Vincent Festival reporting by Rose Almond, James Heath, Mark Lankshear and Gaby Spinks Are you a Private Tenant? TRIBAL FUSION DANCE Greenfingers Problems with housing disrepair? is an energetic mix of Arabic, ‘Drop in session’ Latin, Tongesaye’s African Greenfingers Mental Health gardening Free advice and help about repair and management and Zehara’s Tribal Gypsy group is looking for volunteers. Come and have your say! Every Wednesday afternoon, 2–4pm, BNDfC Shop, 131 Spital Hill dance that can help keep We have a large allotment site in Grimesthorpe us happy and healthy. and run groups Monday to Thursday with the Burngreave Private Landlords can access occasional trip thrown in. Advice • Access to the Responsible Landlord Awaken the wild woman Scheme and its range of benefits • ‘Landlords for within in a series of fun We are seeking people from all walks of life who Excellence’ course at Sheffield Hallam University – FREE classes for women 16+. have an interest in supporting people, or an For more information tel: 273 4642 or 273 5134 interest in gardening or both. We particularly ‘Private Rented Project’, Private Sector Housing, Wednesdays welcome volunteers who have community 3rd Floor, Howden House, Sheffield S1 2SH 20 and 27 July, 2005 language skills. (We currently have Urdu and Kurdish speaking people as members who we SIGNPOST GARAGE from 6:30-8:30pm would like to support better). IT skills also Pitsmoor Credit Union needed to help develop a website. Class 4, 5 & 7 MOTs Your Local Savings and Loans Co-operative – Join Now! at One World Healing Foundation For more information, phone 273 8555 or come to a Collection Point You will be well supported and some training Up to 16-Seater Minibuses Tested 80 Spital Hill, Sheffield S4 is available that may be of help to your career. Auto Electrics, Petrol & Diesel Engine Management Mondays 8.00–9.00pm call 0795 850 0314 Expenses will be paid for travel costs, childcare, ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning Service, Key Coding at the Hallcar Tavern, Carwood Estate or email refreshments etc. General Electronic Control Module Diagnostics Tuesdays 8.00–9.00pm at The Rock Public House, Rock Street [email protected] If you are interested, we will be happy to show Smart Diagnostics for Peak Performance you round the allotment and answer any Thursdays 11.00–12.00am Proprietor: Javed MIRTE, MSOE, MIMI, CAE, LCGI at the Welcome Centre (Christchurch Community Hall) for more information questions you may have. Tel: (0114) 272 9216 Please contact Helen or John Office open for enquiries sponsored by www.signpostgarage.co.uk Monday–Friday 10.00am–3.00pm on 274 3651 or 0793 292 7153 8a Kilton Hill, Sheffield S3 9EB Pitsmoor Credit Union is regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Reg No: 213562 The Rock Public House Burngreave Language Support Agency STRESS Solutions We hereby give notice that the Rock Public House (Rock Street, Pitsmoor) is applying to extend its opening hours: Translation & Interpretation Try the immediate Announcing Sunday–Thursday until 12 midnight Courses 2005–06 stress reliever: the ‘at home’ Friday–Saturday until 1am back, shoulder and neck massage service Starting September for 33 weeks. Nomad Homeless and Advice Support Unit Book in July or August and Prices start Tuesday or Saturday mornings. at £18 Is looking for volunteers interested in reception and Aged 16–24? Looking for work? Free to all Burngreave residents. receive a free chi treatment advice work to join our project. Book now to avoid disappointment. Training/Support are provided, expenses are reimbursed. Let APPRENTICESHIPS FOR ALL Contact Sam Cathan on 275 5441. help you reach your potential! Contact the BLSA Team Amanda J Wells BA (Hons), ITEC, IGPP Qualified, Registered & Insured on 272 2833or 272 8008 Winner of the Hair to dye for… Recruiting now for the following Tel/Fax: 0114 273 0976 Burngreave Business email: [email protected] | www.blsa.org.uk Mobile: 0779 110 6885 Offering you a creative service in the comfort of your own opportunities: Awards 2005 BCAT Building, 12 Burngreave Road, Sheffield S3 9DD [email protected] home. Call Cath for an appointment on: 243 6985 or IT Technicians/Linux 0789 900 1285. SCC Apprenticeships: Administration Clerk & IT Assistants SHILOH UNITED CHURCH OF Welcome Home Furniture Service Finance Worker & Community Re>Paint Warehouse Operative CHRIST APOSTOLIC WORLDWIDE 40 Earsham Street S4 7LS Mon–Thu 10.00am–3.30pm Apprentice Gas Engineers 8 Gower Street, Burngreave, Sheffield S4 7JW 25% Discount for Burngreave residents on a low income We at Shiloh would like to take this time to tel: SCRAP on 275 5599 or 275 5055 for more details. Ring FREEPHONE 0800 138 4045 invite you to our six days of to find out more! Pet and Animal Foods Holy Convocation on 26-31 July 2005 Community office and business units Or call in to see us at: Tue-Sat: morning 11.00am-2.30pm; evening 7.00-9.00pm Now available at: Including kitchen, now available in the heart of Burngreave, Spartan House, Sun: morning 10.30am-2pm; evening 5.30-9.00pm Khan Bros, Firshill Road overlooking Ellesmere Green. Carlisle Street, Burngreave, Sheffield. A time to sing, dance, shout and be happy as we For Burngreave groups, businesses or organisations whose work celebrate in praise and worship unto the Family Choice, Scott Road benefits the Burngreave area. Lord Jesus Christ. Do not miss out, Come along and have a great time in the Lord. To view, or to register an interest, MPS – for quality and value. please contact Aisha Special K on (0773) 987 8596. The well for your needs 2 BURNGREAVE MESSENGER ISSUE 53 • AUGUST 2005 19 BCR back on air Burngreave Community Radio (BCR) failed to make it on air in June, after OFCOM turned down their application for a license. The Messenger shared everyone’s Dear Messenger, access to the recreation land, there are public footpaths around The station was planning to transmit between 25th June and 22nd July with about sadness at the premature end to the it.