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Welcome to the December 2001 Burngreave Messenger

Issue 18


Christmas pics by Liliana and Aaran, Eid picture by Denzil, all from Byron Wood School

Seasons Greetings to all our readers

In this months issue we bring you details of the New Deal projects which have recently been approved by the Partnership Board, including the controversial 'Police Team'. As well as our regular features we have a focus on mental health in Burngreave, an interview with a real old 'buffer' from Grimesthorpe and the story of how our star reporter, Rob Smith was accidentally CS gassed by the police.

We hope you enjoy this issue, why not let us know what you think by visiting our new discussion page. We wish you all a happy and restful festive season.

Also in this months issue

Arts and Culture

Health and Education

Local Government and New Deal
Students from Firth Park College prepare for the Little Shop of Horrors

 

 A focus on mental health services reviews the national standards, the situation in Burngreveave, the Support Network and reviews of the Smooth guide and a report into advocacy. We bring you a piece about the effects of Qat


New Deal starts spending on projects like a new pitch for the Adventure Playground.

The Area Panel report

Crime and Policing

Environment 

Local projects and People
Rob Smith reports on his experience of CS gas The future of Abbeyfield park.is explored and help with your winter garden.

Plans for a new sports field are being made.

As Rob Smith brings us more of the shops and businesses that feature, Christmas and Eid are marked and a new Hindu centre is opened.

This months interview is superb and the letters page is as lively as ever.

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