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Welcome to the February 2002 Burngreave Messenger

Issue 19

Dumped on us - everyone's toxic waste

Sheffield Star, 14-01-02

In the 19th issue of the Messenger we bring news of further concerns about Parkwood landfill site and the Bernard Road incinerator, as well as alternatives for re-using and recycling. As Shirecliffe Forward claim they have been gagged our editorial examines the role of community newspapers.

Also in this months issue 

Arts and Culture

Health and Education

Local Government and New Deal
As local community radios report a huge success  Forum House, a new space for arts from diverse cultures has been opened. 

 

Sure Start: More than a Quick Fix?, The Mentoring Project and Do you have young children or are you expecting one? all report on community activities supporting children and young families, while All change for Firs Hill Schools and Two year stay for head bring news from our schools.

Burngreave Language Support is being launched and new ways of delivering preventative health care are starting, while the Wicker Chemist is 50 not out. 

New Deal pages.

The Area Co-ordinators report.

Crime and Policing

Environment 

Local projects and People
This month we've left off the police and two of our letters voice support for stronger policing, although even they warn about the police's lack of humour.

Concerns about the Parkwood landfill site and the Bernard Road incinirator. A look at the Children's Scrapstore and our regular gardening column.

Shops and businesses that feature

Jobs and Training

This months interview is again superb and the letters page is our best ever.

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