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A community website for Broomhill (Sheffield) 
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Broomhill Action Neighbourhood Group BANG

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Broomhill air quality symposium will consider what can be done to improve local air quality
Submitted by BANG admin 16 January
A symposium will be held at the University School of Medicine in Beech Hill Rd on saturday 21st April to consider the causes of the high air pollution levels in Broomhill and what practical steps can be taken to improve the situation. The symposium, which is being organised by Broomhill Forum, will feature an impressive range of speakers with expertise in environmental and public health and also in traffic management. We are particularly pleased that Ben Hamilton-Bailie will attend to speak about the concept of shared space and how this radical approach to traffic management could improve the experience of Broomhill's streets. Watch this space for details of how to register for a place at the symposium, which should be available soon.

NEW! Printable directory Broomhill shops 
A quick and easy guide to the lovely shops, restaurants and cafes in Broomhill, download and print your copy here. Alternatively, follow the Local Information link on the left to look up the local shops on the web. Please support our local shops and Buy in Broomhill.

BANG information leaflet for new residents now available
Submitted by BANG admin 22 November
If you are new to Broomhill you might like to download our information leaflet for new residents. It gives useful information about the area and local services.

Broomhill Festival 2012: do you want to get involved?
Submitted by BANG admin 22 November
The Broomhill Festival committee are now hard at work planning next year's festival. If you would like to get involved in any way why not take a look at the Festival Website and get in touch.

! Secret Garden Update !

Submitted by BANG admin 22 November
At a recent meeting with the University we heard that the future of this site is still uncertain. There is even a chance that it will be back to square 1, with a completely new development scheme. More...

New plans under discussion for the Broomhill Library

Submitted by BANG admin 22 November
The plans to move the Broomhill Library to a new building on Ashgate Road have now fallen through. The council are looking at a number of alternatives, including a possible new building on Spooner Road, and a move to Willis House on Peel St. The Broomhill Forum have convened a library subgroup to look at these options and to consult with all community stakeholders concerned. The subgroup has already met and is currently seeking some detailed information on the various options.

Broomhill Village Show - Thanks to all who supported this event!

Updated 28th September
A glorious sunny day, brilliant turnout and amazing range of talent on display - our very first Village Show exceeded expectations. We had nearly 200 exhibits entered, with particularly stiff competition in cakes, jam, knitting and garden produce. The recycling categories provided some of the biggest surprises with the variety and quality of entries. For the generosity of local businesses who supported the event financially, by donating prizes, and by giving up time to judge the entries, a huge THANK YOU! To see some lovely photos of prize winners and more,
follow this link

Later opening hours for Broomhill pub rejected by Planning
Submitted by BANG admin 28 September
The York pub's application to extend its opening hours into the small hours of the night was considered yesterday by the council's Planning Board, which, after a discussion of nearly three quarters of an hour, rejected that Application by 6 votes to 4. The Council's Planning Officer recommended rejection with a lengthy and detailed case. This included reference to the large number of comments submitted by residents: " The history of comment from the Broomhill public has shown a long-term problem with night-time noise and disorder in the neighbourhood. The present trading situation in Broomhill at night is not a norm within which a trader can argue fair competition, because several of these traders are opening outside their legally agreed hours and are continually prosecuted". Community representatives also attended and addressed the planning committee in person (more)..

BANG on Facebook
Submitted by BANG admin 23 July
Join the BANG Facebook Group, now open

A Manifesto for Broomhill - debated at the AGM in April
Submitted by BANG admin  23 May
The ‘Manifesto for Broomhill’ that we have been working on aims to capture in just a few brief words the key issues that really matter to the community here. We think that this manifesto can be used, for example, to form an agenda for discussions with our local councillors. It also helps to guide our input to local democratic structures such as the Community Assembly.

This manifesto is intended to be a living document and so we will spend some time at each of our regular monthly meetings discussing an issue from it, and updating it over time. We welcome any views on it from local residents; if you are interested in contributing please come along to one of our informal, friendly meetings.

Download the latest version of the Manifesto for Broomhill here.

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If you have just a few hours each month to spare and would like to gain some useful voluntary work experience, please email BANG. We could do with some help!













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Events and Meetings

Bang meetings 
Open meetings are held on the second tuesday of each month, at Broomhill Methodist Church, 7.30 pm, in the Rainbow Room accessed from the rear of the building.
Download the agenda for the meeting and the minutes of the previous meeting here. Remaining meeting dates 2011-2012 are:


14th February
13th March
10th April (2012 AGM)

Broomhill Forum
Upcoming open meetings on 14th March 2012 and 13th June 2012 at St Mark's church. The Forum Executive meet on 10/1/12, 20/3/12, 19/6/12 and 18/9/12.

Community Assembly
Agendas, minutes, times etc here.


Children's Music Groups
For children ages 4+. Starting September, Methodist Church. Visit
www.broomhillmusic.co.uk for further information

Baby Sensory Classes for babies from birth to 13 months. Broomhill Methodist Church. See www.babysensory.com for further details.


Over-50's activity Club
New Council-run session every Monday at St Thomas's Church, Slinn St Crookes, 2pm. Download leaflet here

Under-11's Football club
A local club for local children; boys and girls welcome; from 6 to 16. Visit  www.crosspooljuniors.co.uk for training times and managers’ contact details

Sheffield Country Market every saturday at the Scout Hut, Crookes Road, close to the entrance to the Broomhill Shoppers' Car Park

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