Issue 19
Autumn 2016
SHIREGREEN
COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
Building on the success of Shiregreen Community
Homes and many established voluntary groups
in Shiregreen, a new committee has met for the
first time this summer to talk about how they can
continue to enhance and celebrate the
neighbourhood.
Members of the committee include local residents,
councillors and a member of the Shiregreen Tenant’s and
Residents Association.
The Committee will have a role in working with Sanctuary
Housing to monitor activities of interest to tenants and
residents in the Shiregreen area. The Committee will ensure
that the excellent working relationships achieved through
Shiregreen Community Homes, which has overseen the
regeneration of the neighbourhood, will continue by
functioning as a key link with Sanctuary in monitoring
performance and putting forward ideas for the future.
If you have a topic you would like to talk to the
committee about, or to find out more, call
0800 131 3348/0300 123 3511 or email
[email protected].
The work of the committee will continue to be
communicated with residents both through the
Shiregreen newsletter and shiregreen.net.
group of equally determined pupils from Holgate
Meadows School and set off to tackle one of the
Estate’s litter hot spots - Deep Lane.
YOUNG VOLUNTEERS AND
LOCAL RESIDENTS GIVE BACK
TO SHIREGREEN
Shiregreen Community Committee member and
local resident Richard Wilson gives his view on the
latest Shiregreen litter pick.
On a bright September morning, a group of determined residents and councillors, accompanied by Sanctuary Housing
and Sheffield City Council, gathered on Bellhouse Road
armed with grabbers, rubber gloves and black bags ready
to take on the neighbourhood litter. They were joined by a
It looked a daunting site, with empty bottles, used crisp
bags, fast food cartons, old carpets and all forms of
general rubbish scattered, but, with the community spirit
that Shiregreen is well known for; the litter began to give
way as it was picked up, dragged from under bushes and
dropped into black bags. The pile of full black bags grew as
more litter was picked up and Deep Lane became cleaner
and cleaner.
Well done to the community as it rallied round again and
did another fantastic job cleaning up our estate.
If anyone would like to join in on the next
Shiregreen litter pick on 2 November or know
of a local area that needs some TLC, contact
Shiregreen Neighbourhoods Team 0800 131
3348/0300 123 3511 or email
[email protected].
CURB YOUR HUNGER
WITH ROMAN RIDGE’S
MOUTHWATERING MENU
ShireGREEN
The annual Shiregreen Garden Competition
was once again another great success with 11
entries in total!
Residents of Shiregreen sent snaps of their prized
patches and tasty herb gardens to be in with a chance
of winning a £30 National Gardening Voucher.
All entrants were invited to a celebration event at
Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre where they were
presented with their well deserved prizes and
certificates by BBC Sheffield presenter Neil Grant.
Looking for a fabulous new place to eat?
Then try Roman Ridge’s lunch restaurant, open
12 until 1.30pm seven days a week located at
2 Lavender Way, S5 6DD
The menu offers a tempting range of freshly cooked
starters, mains and desserts at great prices – from
only £3.50 for a main meal. So why not pop down and
sample the menu?
To see the full menu visit www.shiregreen.
net or if you wish to book, please call 0114
2800540 and a member of the Roman Ridge
team will be able to help you.
GRUB’S UP AT SHIREGREEN
NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
A star volunteer from Shiregreen
Neighbourhood Centre will be hosting lunch
clubs for residents in the Shiregreen area.
The next lunch is due to be held on Wednesday 26
October, 12-3pm. On the menu are hot dogs and
roast potatoes followed by cake and a cuppa. Also on
the agenda are two games of bingo, cards and a raffle.
All this for the sum of just £5.
A BIG thank you to everyone who entered and for those
who didn’t, don’t despair as the Garden Competition
will be back next summer.
Check out some of this years bloomin’ lovely
entries by visiting www.shiregreen.net.
The centre are always looking
for keen volunteers, so If you
are interested in volunteering
at the lunch club, or want to
book your place contact
Gillian at the centre on
0114 245 9200.
All profit goes back
into Shiregreen
Neighbourhood
Centre’s funds.
GET READY TO GET
ENERGISED SHIREGREEN
Love Sport, a programme aiming to engage
people over the age of 14 years in physical
activity will be bringing lots of exciting new
activities once again to Shiregreen.
football sessions led by Sheffield
Wednesday for young people aged
between 16-19 years. Other activities
for all ages will be added to the line up during the lead up to
Christmas. From Strictly Shiregreen dance to
football sessions for females, there should be
something for everyone.
Keep an eye out for posters in your local
community centre and shops for more
Love Sport has encouraged over 130 people in
Shiregreen to take part in one or more physical activity information or follow @hellosanctuary on
Twitter or Facebook. If you have any ideas for a
sessions as part of the Energise Shiregreen
programme. This year we want to reach more people programme in your area which could reach out to
new people, please email
than ever before.
[email protected]
with Love Sport in the title. #LoveSport
Kicking off the programme in September will be
LET YOUR LIGHT
SHINE BRIGHT!
A family walk with a difference this winter.
An illuminating spectacular is being planned to
light up a chilly winters evening on the Shire.
Colourful handmade paper lanterns, rousing
music, good food and a great neighbourhood are
the perfect ingredients for Shiregreen’s Winter
Lantern Festival.
In partnership with Sanctuary Housing, Ignite
Imaginations and Activity Sheffield, there will be
a fun filled winters walk starting from Shiregreen
Neighbourhood Centre up to the much loved
Shiregreen United Reformed Church.
Accompanied by music and winter cheer,
residents will proudly display lanterns made by
local schools and groups, to a magical candlelit
path at to enjoy hot food and refreshments at the
church. The event is completely FREE and anyone
can come along and get involved!
Keep a look out for the December date to be
announced very soon.
There will be lantern making workshops running at
local venues around Shiregreen throughout
November, so keep your eyes peeled for dates and
times.
For more information contact Shiregreen
Neighbourhoods Team on 0800 131 3348 or
0300 123 3511 or email
[email protected]
Below is just a snippet of the activity going on in and around Shiregreen this summer, for more information
make sure you visit Shiregreen.net. Before attending the events below, get in touch with the organiser to
ensure the activity is still running; some sessions stop during school holidays. Cut out and stick our event
planner on your fridge to make sure you don’t miss out!
Time
Cost
Contact
3 December
TBC
£6 for members
and children, £10
for non members
Shiregreen TARA
0114 245 4020
Tuesdays
1-3pm
FREE
Firth Park Academy
0114 257 4027
3 December
10am-3pm
FREE
Marie,
[email protected]
Mondays
3:30-5pm*
£1.50
Shiregreen URC
0114 234 7153
Beck Toddler
Group
Shiregreen
Neighbourhood
Centre
Tuesdays
9:3011:30am
£1
Shiregreen
Neighbourhood Centre
0114 245 9200
Hatfield House
Lane Church
Xmas Fair
Hatfield House
Lane Church
12
November
12-2pm
FREE
Shiregreen TARA
0114 245 4020
Family Fun Day
Shiregreen
Neighbourhood
Centre
TBC
FREE
Shiregreen
Neighbourhood Centre
0114 245 9200
What’s on
Where
TARA trip to Bury
Xmas market
Meet at TARA
House
Computer
drop-in**
Firth Park
Academy
Christmas Fair
Shiregreen United
Reformed Church
Shiregreen United
After School Club Reformed Church
When
28 October
*Second Monday in the month 3.30 - 6.30 pm
** To find out more about adult & family learning in Shiregreen visit www.ne-adultlearning.org.uk
PETE’S BRAIN BUSTER
Who played Louise in the film ‘Thelma and Louise’?
(a) Susan Sarandon (b) Madonna (c) Sharon Stone 2.
Which of these wars took place in the 15th century?
(a) Crimean War (b) Napoleonic War (c) War of the Roses (d) Winter War
3. What is the capital of Malta?
(a) Vaiiadolid (b) Valetta 4. Which stand-up comedian stars on TV as Jonathon Creek?
(a) Eddie Izzard (b) Jack Dee (c) Lee Evans WE WANT TO HEAR
FROM YOU
Share your stories of the last
ten years and tell us what has
changed in Shiregreen.
(c) Val d’lesre (d) Geena Davis
(d) Valencia
(d) Alan Davies
Online: www.shiregreen.net
Email: [email protected]
Post: Shiregreen Neighbourhood Network,
c/o 36a Beck Road, Shiregreen, S5 0GB
Phone: 0800 131 3348 / 0300 123 3511
Twitter: @hellosanctuary
Pete’s Brain Buster answers: 1 a / 2 c / 3 b / 4 d
1.