Every large town or city seems to have a decent size forum these days. As more people become reliant on the internet for local news, reviews, shopping and other useful information, the forums seem to grow in stature and usability.
The local forum for Sheffield is http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/, where there is not only a business directory for everything Sheffield, but also a very succesful forum with over 60,000 members and almost 200,000 topics.
At the last glance there were 12 moderators and 7 assistant moderators, just showing how big a project these forums really are.
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Sheffield Girls
Having attended Silverdale school at Bents Green, I used to catch the number 50 bus from Dore to Parkhead shops. There were always plenty of Sheffield High School girls on the bus, and I made a few friends along the years.
I recently noticed that there were quite a few fairly famous ex pupils, so popped on the internet to have a check (like you do!).
A few of note include Deborah Ann Barham, A. S. Byatt (novelist), Margaret Drabble the novelist (and sister of A.S. Byatt). Angela Knight, the now ex MP for Erewash, who was also responsible for the £2 coin went to Sheffield Girls High.
Naomi Siddall who plays for the England national netball team was also a pupil at Sheffield Girls.
I recently noticed that there were quite a few fairly famous ex pupils, so popped on the internet to have a check (like you do!).
A few of note include Deborah Ann Barham, A. S. Byatt (novelist), Margaret Drabble the novelist (and sister of A.S. Byatt). Angela Knight, the now ex MP for Erewash, who was also responsible for the £2 coin went to Sheffield Girls High.
Naomi Siddall who plays for the England national netball team was also a pupil at Sheffield Girls.
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Sheffield House
For a long time, especially when I was growing up in Chapeltown, I didn't realise how lucky we were with the availability of housing and the relatively low prices compared with more modern cities like Manchester and Birmingham.
However, looking around recently at prices as I need a bigger house now my baby is here, we are definately more in line with Leeds and Manchester. The postcodes S10 and S11 seem to be inaccessible to younger families on an average income, and as my partner doesn't work I would find it hard to make a move to these locations.
We are currently experiencing a downturn in the market but Sheffield has always been a buoyant city when it comes to national trends. It seems that because we are still experiencing good growth the trends don't hit us quite as hard as more developed towns.
However, looking around recently at prices as I need a bigger house now my baby is here, we are definately more in line with Leeds and Manchester. The postcodes S10 and S11 seem to be inaccessible to younger families on an average income, and as my partner doesn't work I would find it hard to make a move to these locations.
We are currently experiencing a downturn in the market but Sheffield has always been a buoyant city when it comes to national trends. It seems that because we are still experiencing good growth the trends don't hit us quite as hard as more developed towns.
Monday, 14 July 2008
Sheffield United
The pressure is on, and doesn't Mr Blackwell know it... You only have to look at the fans' treatment of Bryan Robson just a few games into last season, to remember how expectant the Blades faithful really are.
With arguably the best squad in the Championship, including the teams relegated from the Premiership, it will need to be a succesful August if the manager wants to have the fans on his side.
With James Beattie almost 100% staying at the lane, they have the experience and quality to push for not only play-offs but for the actual Championship title. However, a similar start to last season and it'll be an uncomfortable Autumn for Blackwell and company.
With arguably the best squad in the Championship, including the teams relegated from the Premiership, it will need to be a succesful August if the manager wants to have the fans on his side.
With James Beattie almost 100% staying at the lane, they have the experience and quality to push for not only play-offs but for the actual Championship title. However, a similar start to last season and it'll be an uncomfortable Autumn for Blackwell and company.
Sheffield Wednesday
So with the takeover rumours still very much in the spotlight, it would seem that Sheffield Wednesday are in the middle of real case of 'sliding doors'.
The season, and the near future, very much rests on the outcome of the Geoff Sheard interest, and many fans are worried that should talks fall down, then the season is very much over before it began.
It would now appear that even loyal supporters are waiting for the outcome, as season ticket sales are down with the propect of another under-achieving year ahead.
Watch this space, as within the next few weeks the Wednesdayite ballot process will have helped swing things one way or the other. Just a few weeks and the fans will know if it's (more) doom and gloom, or the turning point after a decade in the shadows...
The season, and the near future, very much rests on the outcome of the Geoff Sheard interest, and many fans are worried that should talks fall down, then the season is very much over before it began.
It would now appear that even loyal supporters are waiting for the outcome, as season ticket sales are down with the propect of another under-achieving year ahead.
Watch this space, as within the next few weeks the Wednesdayite ballot process will have helped swing things one way or the other. Just a few weeks and the fans will know if it's (more) doom and gloom, or the turning point after a decade in the shadows...
Sheffield University
With courses consistently rated among the best in the UK, an award-winning Union of Students and world-class teaching staff and facilities, the University of Sheffield is a great place to study.
In recent reports the University was seen as one of the safest places to study, especially considering the size of the city and in comparison with other large universities.
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/
In recent reports the University was seen as one of the safest places to study, especially considering the size of the city and in comparison with other large universities.
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/
Monday, 23 June 2008
Sheffield
What an amazing city
Sheffield is really just a big village. Built on a number of hills overlooking each other, Sheffield consists of many small towns in reality, making us kind of unique for the size of city we live in. Not all the night life and shopping is in the centre, which is a big difference to other cities of a similar size.
Heart of England. Sheffield is the gateway between the North and South of England, which is one reason why we are so popular a choice for students from across the country.
Sheffield is really just a big village. Built on a number of hills overlooking each other, Sheffield consists of many small towns in reality, making us kind of unique for the size of city we live in. Not all the night life and shopping is in the centre, which is a big difference to other cities of a similar size.
Heart of England. Sheffield is the gateway between the North and South of England, which is one reason why we are so popular a choice for students from across the country.
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