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Heeley Advice Centre Rises to Funding Challenge

October 19, 2010 by

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Staff at Heeley Advice Centre have spent the summer battling to save local advice services in Heeley. The crisis emerged earlier this year when the Legal Services Commission announced its decision to reduce previous levels of funding in Heeley in favour of city centre services. Heeley Advice Centre faced a 50% cut in funding and […]

New ‘No Panic Sheffield’ Group to Start at the Heeley Institute

October 19, 2010 by

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Almost a year ago Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust teamed up with national charity No Panic to develop local No Panic groups supporting the recovery of people suffering from anxiety disorders. As many as one in five adults are thought to suffer from anxiety related conditions such as panic attacks, phobias or obsessive […]

Volunteer Learning Advocates Needed!

October 19, 2010 by

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Volunteers Needed!   Informal Learning Advocates for Heeley and Abbeydale Areas Have you got a few hours a week to spare? Do you enjoy talking to people? Are you interested in helping encourage local people to get involved in adult learning opportunities and other groups? Perhaps you are already involved yourself and want to share the […]

News from the Woodseats and Gleadless Valley Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs)

October 12, 2010 by

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  News from Inspector Ian Stubbs Earlier in the year, we told you about a week of action that was happening in June. This week of action was a partner initiative that ran from Monday 14 June to Friday 18 June. During the week, a number of targeted activities took place after police and partners […]

News from Carfield Primary School Autumn Term 2010

October 12, 2010 by

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It’s going to be another busy year ahead here at Carfield. With the beginning of a new term, we have welcomed many children and families new to our school, the local community and to Sheffield. The school is part of the Meersbrook Growth Proposals which will mean an increase in the numbers of children that […]

Free insulation scheme moves to Heeley and Meersbrook

October 12, 2010 by

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With last winter being the coldest for 30 years, now is a good time to make sure your home is warmer, and your energy bills are lower in time for this year’s cold snap.  One of the best ways to do this is by making sure your home is well insulated.  Now residents in Gleadless […]

Keeping Warm This Winter

October 12, 2010 by

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It’s great news that Free Insulation is now in Heeley, Meersbrook, Gleadless Valley and Newfield Green. This City Council scheme offers cavity wall and loft insulation to homeowners and private tenants – and it really is free! If you need some advice about more ways to keep warm at home, why not pop down to […]

Computa says YES – Get Online Event

October 11, 2010 by

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Get Online Week is coming round again – from 18th – 24th October.  This will be the perfect opportunity to find out what your local UK Online Centre can do for you. As part of the week’s activities, there will be a special event at The Institute, on Thursday 21st October from 12.30-4.00pm.  [See a […]

Free home insulation for residents of Gleadless Valley Ward

August 17, 2010 by

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In January 2008, Sheffield City Council Cabinet approved the proposal to set up a new Affordable Warmth initiative offering a package of free loft and cavity insulation to private householders in the city.  The scheme was launched in April 2009. The scheme offers free loft and cavity wall insulation to private tenants and homeowners across […]

New Year – New Skills!

March 1, 2010 by

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Forty people took up the challenge of getting online at the Heeley Online Suite on Thirlwell Road in January.  It appears that a number of you have made New Year’s resolutions to learn how to use computers – but I know that there are many more of you who have still not had a go. […]

Have You Heard of Sheffield Credit Union?

March 1, 2010 by

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Everyone needs financial skills, knowledge and confidence to make the most of their money and to prevent future trouble, particularly with the credit crunch making purse strings even tighter at the moment.  Financial Inclusion Services Yorkshire (FISY) is a charitable organisation based in Sheffield, which with the Sheffield Credit Union, deliver a range of projects […]

Update from the South Community Assembly

March 1, 2010 by

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The South Community Assembly has approved the following range of projects helping to deliver some of the local priorities highlighted in the Community Plan. From its ‘You Choose’ funding (for projects applying for £250 and under) the following two project were successful:-  Anns Grove Primary PTA  £250 Heeley Playscheme  £250 Also on Thursday 21st January […]