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Safer Neighbourhood Newsletter- January 2013
Welcome to the latest newsletter for the South Safer Neighbourhood area (SNA) covering the council wards of Nether Edge, Gleadless Valley, Graves Park and Beauchief and Greenhill. Could I remind you to follow us on facebook to find out daily what is happening in your community. The facebook page is updated daily with crime figures/details, arrests, witness appeals and other […]
Yorkshire Pudding Day at St Wilf’s
February 1, 2013
by heeleyonline
Eee By Gum, and Ilkley Moor Bah tat, you couldn’t get much more Yorkshire than that! But at St Wilfrid’s Centre for the homeless and vulnerable they celebrated the ‘Tykes’ in style when they instigated Yorkshire Pudding Day. The idea was to encourage people to eat more nutritious meals at the Centre, but Director Kevin […]
Posted in: Local Groups,, St Wilfrids Centre
Sewing For All
February 1, 2013
by heeleyonline
New Class starting on Friday 8th February 2013 10 – 12noon. At Sloan Medical Practice, Little London Road, Heeley (next door to Lidls) Come along and learn how to make and embellish a cushion cover and a table runner – take home what you make! No previous experience necessary – sewing machines, fabric and tuition […]
TV’s Wheeler Dealer Opens Bramall Lane Showroom
January 31, 2013
by heeleyonline
One of the UK’s most well known car dealers – TV’s Mike Brewer – will launch his first ever high street dealership today on Bramall Lane. The Mike Brewer Motors showroom, which will create 20 new local jobs, will offer car buyers the same honest and friendly style seen on Mike’s shows. Mike has presented Channel […]
Posted in: Local Business,
Sing, Dance, Pretend and Play
January 30, 2013
by heeleyonline
Sing, dance, pretend, play where will our imagination take us today? Pyjama Drama is a unique blend of music, movement and drama carefully developed to suit each stage, classes from six months to five years, now at Meersbrook United Reformed Church Tuesdays, 2.5 – 5years 9.45am, 18-2.5 years 10.30am, 6-20months 11.15am. Also available for schools, nurseries […]
Posted in: Meersbrook Park United Reform Church,
Heeley Walk and Talk
January 23, 2013
by heeleyonline
Do you live in Heeley? Did your family live here in the past? Do you have any memories of the area; old photos, documents or stories? If you do come and join in with the Heeley Walk and Talk Project! Starting on Friday 25th of January, Heeley Walk and Talk is a new, exciting three […]
Kate Kits out for St Wilf’s
January 18, 2013
by heeleyonline
Loyal Sheffield United supporter and volunteer at St Wilfrid’s Centre, Kate Chapman, recently made the ultimate sacrifice in order to support the Centre which helps the homeless and vulnerable in Sheffield. Kate donned Sheffield Wednesday colours and was sponsored by friends and colleagues in an effort to raise money for a new Residential project. Kate […]
Posted in: Local Groups,, St Wilfrids Centre
Meersbrook is A Wondrous Place
January 17, 2013
by heeleyonline
Meersbrook based artist Sid Fletcher is currently posting his perspective of Sheffield as guest curator for ‘A Wondrous Place’, a feature on the Northern Spirit website. His first post ‘My Walk into Town’ is a great write up about Meersbrook, Heeley, the Antiques Quarter and London Road and includes lots of pictures of local landmarks. You can […]
Posted in: Neighbourhood
Wild ‘n’ Woolly at The Farm Kitchen
January 17, 2013
by heeleyonline
Wild n Woolly is a knitting and craft group - we meet on Thursdays every fortnight in The Farm Kitchen at Heeley City Farm from 6pm - 9pm. It's free admission - the cafe counter is open for hot and cold drinks and cakes too! See the poster for dates and if you need more info call Sarah Hardy on 0114 2580482.
Posted in: Heeley Farm,, Local Groups,
Job Vacancy @ Heeley Dev Trust – Digital Media Centre Co-ordinator
January 16, 2013
by heeleyonline
JOB VACANCY – Digital Media Centre Co-ordinator Can you help us? We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual, with experience of the CDI sector to bring our centre to life. You will have excellent communication skills, be a natural host, able to support and nurture people to realise their talents and ideas. Salary […]
MP WELCOMES POST OFFICE PLANS
January 15, 2013
by heeleyonline
Sheffield Heeley MP, Meg Munn, has today welcomed plans to modernise Heeley Post Office on Gleadless Road. The Post Office has confirmed that they will be changing the Heeley Post Office branch to one of their new-look branches. The development is part of a three-year investment and support programme, which will see around 6,000 branches […]
Posted in: Local Business,
The Big Boulder Rolls on …. Live Music @ Heeley Institute 30th Dec 2012
December 17, 2012
by heeleyonline
This Is The Kit + support @ Heeley Institute on Sunday 30th December (£8/£6) This Is The Kit is a Bristol and Paris based band formed by Kate Stables. In 2006 Rob Da Bank’s record label Sunday Best included their track Two Wooden Spoons in their Folk Off compilation alongside artists including Animal Collective, Tunng […]
Meersbrook Park Users Trust – Christmas Garland Making Workshop, 14th Dec
December 12, 2012
by heeleyonline
Come and make your own green xmas decorations on Friday 14 December, 10- 1pm at the walled garden,
Heeley City Farm Winter Market – 8th December 2012
November 29, 2012
by heeleyonline
Come and celebrate Christmas at Heeley City Farm!We have loads of craft, food and gift stalls including Fancie for you to find something special for friends and family this Christmas, or even treat yourself with! We have Christmassy entertainment from local bands playing carols and Christmas music in the Stable Yard and next to Tony’s Shed. […]
Santa Dash is back ……..
November 26, 2012
by heeleyonline
Come and run/walk/be pushed/hobble around Meersbrook Park on Sunday 2nd of December. 10.30 arrive for a 11am start. Start at the walled garden. One lap of the park and then back to the walled garden for tea and well earned cake! Wear your santa suit or just come as you are. 50p per child or […]
Posted in: Local Groups,, Meersbrook Park Users Trust,
FREE Relaxation Classes in Heeley
November 14, 2012
by heeleyonline
Come and take part in a new class that will show you how to relax and learn powerful techniques to Create, calm, tranquillity and peace Relax your body and mind The classes will be group sessions and will include gentle stretching, breathing techniques and visualisation. They will take place on Wed 21st Nov, Wed 28th Nov, […]
Posted in: Adult Learning, Heeley Institute,
Heeley Past and Present – Christmas Get Together 1st Dec 2012
November 14, 2012
by heeleyonline
Saturday 1st December 2012 – 19.30 onwards The Red Lion, 653 London Road, S2 4HT Meet and greet, have a drink, catch up, reconnect, share your story! The theme of the evening is ‘Heeley Hall of Fame’! We would love for you to bring a photograph of yourself, or your family, or some scenery in Heeley […]
New Heeley Voice
November 7, 2012
by heeleyonline
Issue 55 of the New Heeley Voice is due out early December It will be the Christmas edition so if you have any news/events/jobs that you would like to include then please let us have the information by Friday 16th November 2012 If you would like to include an advert in this issue then please take […]
Job Vacancy at Hazelhurst CSA
October 31, 2012
by heeleyonline
Hazelhurst Community Supported Agriculture Co-op - Growing Team Leader Salary: NJC Scale 4, SCP 18, £17,161 per annum pro rata. Hours of work: 26.25 hours per week with occasional irregular working hours as required, including some evening and weekend commitment. Managed by: She/he will be employed by and have technical and administrative support from Heeley […]
Posted in: Hazelhurst CSA, Jobs,
TREEMENDOUS TREE DAY AT MEERSBROOK PARK
October 29, 2012
by heeleyonline
On Wednesday October the 31st the SCC Community Forestry team will by running the second Meersbrook Tree Day, which is a fantastic Half Term Event for all the family. Come along & take part in an interesting fun-filled day of activities based around the park’s trees: Make a bat box Watch as several huge trees are ‘doctored’ by […]
Native American Storytelling at Heeley City Farm – Sat 27th October
October 25, 2012
by heeleyonline
Come and sit on straw bales and listen to local storyteller Andy Messer tell traditional stories in Heeley City Farm’s Iron Age Roundhouse! As well as exciting stories you can make story sticks about your trip to the farm and watch metal working in the Iron Age forge. This is an outdoor event so wear […]
Posted in: Events,, Heeley Farm,
Half Term Mountain Biking
October 22, 2012
by heeleyonline
We’re headed up to Wheata and Ecclesall Woods this half term to do some more Mountain Bike Sessions and guided rides. We’re keen for people to book on to these sessions, so send an email to book (bmx@heeleydevtrust.com). We recommend younger riders attend the morning session, and more confident older riders pedal in the afternoon. We’ll […]
Be Wiser About Keeping Warm in Heeley
October 22, 2012
by heeleyonline
The colder months are approaching, so now is a good time to start thinking about how we will keep warm without spending more. It’s especially important for those more vulnerable to the cold weather, and those who may need extra support and information on staying warm, reducing bills and keeping healthy this winter. In Heeley, […]
Free Computer Training For Jobseekers
October 9, 2012
by heeleyonline
Heeley residents looking for work can now get free help learning essential computer skills at their local Jobcentre, thanks to a new partnership between Sheffield Jobcentres and Heeley Development Trust. Heeley Development Trust staff are delivering weekly IT engagement sessions at Bailey Court and Hillsborough Job Centre where jobseekers can start learning basic computer skills, brush […]
The St Wilfrids Wall of Fame
October 8, 2012
by heeleyonline
People have recently been flocking from miles around to see the new wall of fame at St Wilfrid’s Centre for the homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded. Following a recent art exhibition by volunteer Mark Lawlor, for which he painted 20 portraits of clients, Director Kevin Bradley was left with a dilemma. The paintings were so […]
Incredible Nutshell Gets Cracking
October 6, 2012
by heeleyonline
Local health food shop, the Incredible Nutshell, on Chesterfield Road re-opened its doors this summer looking lighter, brighter, and fully stocked. Shoppers have made fabulous comments about the new look: now a mixture of modern clean lines and random old objects collected by the new proprietors to create a pleasant and interesting place to shop. The […]
Posted in: Local Business,
The Corner Gallery: Local Sheffield Art & Craft
October 6, 2012
by heeleyonline
The Corner Gallery in Heeley Bank Antiques Centre, Queens Road, promotes arts & crafts made by over 30 local artisans. Set up by Hendrika Stephens, a maker of recycled jewellery and sculpture, it seeks to provide a permanent space to sell local art. We often have no idea of the origin of items we own. […]
Posted in: Art and Crafts, Local Business,
Middle Earth meets Heeley Bottom
October 5, 2012
by heeleyonline
Chesterfield Road shops just got more interesting with the addition of a book shop – one with added extras. The Littlest Bookshop opened on 1st August and sells not only books but also war game figures and related paraphernalia – painted figures, unpainted box sets, paints and Warhammer gamers’ White Dwarf magazine. Prices for painted figures […]
Secret Garden Grows Once More
September 28, 2012
by heeleyonline
The garden behind the new B&M on Little London Road has been replanted by a group of volunteers having been dug up during redevelopment. The group includes Anne who started the garden in 1996; by 2007 it had won the Lord Mayor’s Community Award. The garden was a favourite with passers-by who often stopped to […]
Posted in: New Heeley Voice,
Plant Your Park! Saturday 29th September
September 26, 2012
by heeleyonline
During the last few weeks in September we’ve been planting dozens of different varieties of shrubs and flowers around the park and we want your help! If you fancy being a part of our ‘planting team’ come along to the following session: Saturday 29th September 10.00am – 1.00pm Midhill/Myrtle Road green space We will provide […]
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