Local News
Issue 1015
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28th June 2018
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Brown family to sizzle Ecclesfield Library Bangers for Bluebell launches funding drive ECCLESFIELD Library is a small, not-for-profit charity run entirely by non-paid volunteers.
Sheffield City Council funding is only guaranteed until 2020, after which the Library will have to be completely self-funding, so the trustees are now appealing to local businesses to help them ensure that this valuable community asset can remain open into the future.
A CHAPELTOWN couple are getting ready to sizzle some Bangers for Bluebell. Bev and Jim Brown are nannan and grandad to nine year old Gracie, who is supported by Bluebell Wood. Family and friends will be making donations at the barbecue on Saturday July 7, with every penny going to the children’s hospice. At the age of three, Gracie was diagnosed with Leukodystrophy Vanishing White Matter Disease, a progressive disorder for which there is no current cure. Gracie’s parents are Daniel and Charlotte.
Daniel said: “Bluebell Wood has provided Gracie with opportunities that have enriched her experience and discovery. These include a recent event meeting, stroking and holding creepy creatures, which Gracie absolutely loved. She was so proud of her own achievement, holding all the animals, and meeting the pony-unicorns. Seasonal events like the Halloween party are great for us too, because taking Gracie out trick or treating is quite difficult. The party offered the chance for us to have a slimy, spooky time in an environment that was well-suited to Gracie’s needs.
“Gracie is absolutely in love with George the dog, who is the hospice mascot and she really enjoys music therapy. Bluebell Wood gives us the chance to just enjoy our time together.� Bev said: “We’re really looking forward to getting together with family and friends and hope we can raise as much as possible for Bluebell Wood, which does so much for families like ours. We have already had a fantastic response and would like to thank everyone who has generously donated so far.� Gail Parkin, Community Fundraiser, Bluebell Wood, said: “We’d
like to say a big thank you to Bev and Jim and to everyone who holds a barbecue for Bluebell Wood this year. Every penny raised will help to make a real difference to families facing the toughest of times.� Anyone holding a Bangers for Bluebell barbecue can share their photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #BangersForBluebell.
designed by local artist Kate Morgan. Bluebell Wood is also giving away Bangers for Bluebell packs, which includes recipe ideas, games and tips to make any barbecue a roaring success. To download your pack please visit www.bluebellwood.org/ support-us/fundraise/ community-fundraising/bangersforbluebell/
In addition to its normal services the Library holds regular activities such as the Little Bears Club, Knit and Natter, and the Ecclesfield Village Heritage Reminiscence Group. Courses in painting and computer classes are also held regularly. There are frequent free events for children, such as Fun Science, Imagination Gaming and Code Club, and computers are available for those people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to the Internet. The Library is an important hub for many local residents, without which they and their children wouldn’t have access to these types of activities, or to the wide selection of wonderful books the Library offers.
If you email these pictures to marketing@ bluebellwood.org you could be the lucky winner of an exclusive, one-off original print of the digital Bangers for Bluebell artwork,
STEPS NURSERY AMENDMENT
LAST week, Look Local published a story about Paces winning a nursery. It was in fact Steps Community Nursery that had won the award. Look Local would like to apologise for the mistake and wish both Paces and Steps the best for the future. Steps held a children’s picnic party as part of our 20th anniversary celebrations and are very proud to have been awarded ‘Most Inspirational Nursery Setting for Autism Support’ at the Sparkle Sheffield Awards.
Steps Community Nursery started life as a sessional playgroup in the local church hall and moved to the Paces Community Campus in late 1997. From January 1998 it opened as a pre-school nursery and grew over the next four years to offer full day care, 50 weeks of the year. Two of the staff, Lorraine and Linda, have been involved with the group since the church hall days and began as volunteer parents. Many other members of staff have been at Steps for between 10 and 15 years.
In May they held an open evening for past families, friends and supporters to join them for a piece of celebration cake. They have also launched a refreshed logo, thanks to one of our parents. Other successes to celebrate this year include SENCO Cheryl receiving a Special Commendation from the Pre-School Learning Alliance, and being nominated by two of our parents for Sparkle Sheffield ‘Most Incredible SENCO’ Award. Also, Steps Nursery was nominated for Sparkle Sheffield ‘Most Inspirational PreSchool Nursery’.
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Businesses can sponsor the Library by setting up a monthly standing order from as little as ÂŁ5 per month, paying an annual subscription or making a one-off donation. In return the company will be advertised as a sponsor on the Library’s Facebook and website, on the digital display in the Library and on notice boards. Of course, individuals can also support the Library’s work in the same way, or can simply give a small donation when they call in - “every little helpsâ€?, as the saying goes! Look out for our stall at Chapeltown Gala on Saturday July 7, where our new lottery ‘goes live’, buy a book or two and find out how you can help Ecclesfield Library to continue its valuable work. Donations can be made via the website - www.ecclesfieldlibrary.co.uk/ donate - which leads to a secure site managed by PayPal, where payments can be made using a PayPal account, or a debit or credit card. Alternatively donations can be made directly into the Library’s bank account or by cheque - details can be obtained from the Library.
