Local News
30th April 2020
Issue 1111
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New website and app for children’s activities in lockdown CREATE Sheffield has announced the shared launch of two new resources to support Sheffield children and young people (aged 0 to 24) and their families in lockdown.
what makes us human. Creative thinking is at the core of the deepest learning and we know that the structure of our education system can at times feel like this innate creativity is under pressure.
Create Sheffield and 50 things to do before you’re five are available now and they’re completely free to use.
“The best scientific discoveries, every story ever written, the solution to a mathematical formula were all borne from creative thinking. Without care this very basic human need can be taught out of our children and young people.
Create Sheffield’s new website hosts a series of fun, creative adventures for young people, children and their families, brought together by Create Sheffield and their partner arts and cultural organisations from across Sheffield. The launch comes at the end of the week which should have seen the start of the summer school term. The website’s activities have been transformed into #homeadventures to try in lockdown. Participants are encouraged to share what they get up to on each home adventure on social media, and to invent their own #homeadventures to share with others across in the city. Ian Naylor, Chair of Create Sheffield, said: “The cultural education partnership is here to foster a movement, where every child in the city, no matter what community they live in, can explore, share and revel in the creativity that both defines them, and defines our amazing city. Seth, two, creates a huge rainbow in his Sheffield garden
“Creativity is the best friend that every child is born with, it lies at the heart of
“At a time when we are turning to creativity and play like no other, there seems no better time to try and draw our city and its young people together through this creativity. It also highlights that there are so many children and young people who face barriers to exploring and sharing creativity for themselves. Together, the partners of Create Sheffield, will work tirelessly to ensure that every child in our great city can grow, develop and shine. “I am delighted to share the start of this journey with our city through the launch of our website. And because this movement has creativity and collaboration at its heart, it will really come alive when our city, our home, our place and the children and young people who bring it such vibrancy can contribute to its development.
“Start by sharing your #homeadventures via social media - if you’re a musician you can do this through your #gardengig making music on your doorstep, in your garden or with your window open every day at 4pm.” ‘50 Things to Do before you’re Five’, one of Create Sheffield’s partners, is also launching a Sheffield-focused version of their website and app. This fantastic resource particularly aimed at the under fives has been funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and special additional material has been put onto the website to help with its use for families in lockdown. The app offers alternatives to the exciting visits available in Sheffield, with links to museum websites and ideas for home and garden. The 50 Things include activities that are based on research of how children learn. More importantly, they are low/no cost, accessible to every child aged nought to five across the city and are great fun. Families can get involved and share their adventures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #50ThingsSheffield #homeadventures Go online at www.sheffield.50thingstodo. org and www.createsheffield.co.uk and start your adventures today.
Ecclesfield Parish Council offers funding COUNCILLOR David Ogle is seeking out pandemic volunteer groups working within the Ecclesfield parish to see if the Parish Council can help you with funding, getting personal protective equipment or in some other way. Cllr Ogle said: “If you are a non constituted group without a group bank account then a letter or email explaining what you need the funding for is required for councillors to consider your request.
“A constituted group can complete a grant application form, available on request, which will then be circulated to councillors for majority support before authorisation. “Please understand, if you need help, ask! The answer might be no, but if you don’t ask you definitely won’t get any help. “If you are a pandemic volunteering organisation within the Ecclesfield Parish area, you are likely to be eli-
gible for funding from your Ecclesfield Parish Council. “All you have to do is ask. Please pass this information on and post on your social media.” You can get in touch by writing to admin@ecclesfield-pc. gov.uk, calling 0114 284 5095 or writing to Administration Officer/Clerk, Ecclesfield Parish Council, Mortomley Lane, Sheffield, S35 3HS.
Appeal for information after serious assault in Tankersley OFFICERS investigating an assault in Barnsley earlier this year have made an appeal for anyone with information to contact them.
“We know that there were vehicles in the area that morning and we’re particularly keen to trace the driver of a white van who helped the victim of the attack.
On Monday January 6, the victim, a man in his 30s, was stabbed in the stomach during an altercation on Carr Lane in the Tankersley area at around 8.45am.
“This person could hold information that is vital to our investigation, if you’re reading this, please contact us.
A 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and has since been released on bail. PC Laura Clarke, investigating, said: “As part of our enquiries we want to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or saw what happened that morning.
“You should call 101 quoting crime reference number 14/35891/20 of 6 January. “Alternatively, you can stay completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.”
CORONAVIRUS STAY AT HOME SAVE LIVES Anyone can spread Coronavirus. The only reasons to leave home are: To shop for basic necessities or pick up medicine To travel to work when you absolutely cannot work from home To exercise once a day, alone or with members of your household Do not meet others, even friends or family
