Get involved in the free Blast Off tournament coming to Handsworth in October. Blast Off is an area wide competition with children from across the south east of Sheffield taking part. There will be free training sessions at Handsworth Grange School and a finals tournament at Pitts football ground. The training will be held on Mon 13th Oct, Mon 20th Oct, Mon 27th Oct, 5pm-6.30pm. There are two team age ranges, 11-13yrs and 14-16yrs. Flyers with more information will be circulated in schools.

Click here to view the flyer.

Get Active on Saturdays at Handsworth Grange School. Supported by Handsworth Forum, the School and Activity Sheffield, the new club will start on October 11th and will offer Trampolining, football and table tennis. There will be two sessions from 10-11am (for 6-10yrs) and 11-12noon (11-16yrs) at only £2 per session. All bookings and enquiries should be made through John Bell on 0114 254641. More information will be distributed through the schools.

Could you help your family in an emergency? Sign up for our accredited first aid training starting on Wednesday 24th September 6.30pm-8.30pm. Over 6 sessions you will be taught how to treat adults, children and babies, covering these topics: CPR, choking, bleeding, burns, dressings/bandages, fractures, stroke, head injuries, diabetes, and concussion. Sheffield City Council have discounted the cost of the course so it only costs you £17 to learn how to save a life. Contact Paula Saxton at Handsworth Community Forum on 07952 138624.

Handsworth Community Forum has received funding from The Co-operative Fund to provide you with free and discounted sports activities for children and young people during the October half term. Activity Sheffield, Handsworth Grange School and Abbey Flyers are working with us to offer you the activity programme below. Booking forms will be distributed through all the local schools in the first week of October but if you do not receive one please call 0114 2698964.

Get Active - October Half Term Booking Form and Flyer. Get Active and enjoy!

We have put together a free booklet listing many of the local sports activiteis and clubs children and young people can get involved in. Click here to download it or contact the Forum for a free hard copy.

Click here to download the latest newsletter from the Safer Neighbourhood Team. Here is an important exert:

Police have seen a 22 per cent fall in criminal damage offences and a 22 per cent reduction fall in all crime between January and April 2008 compared with the same period last year, thanks to a dispersal order. Dispersal orders were introduced in the Woodthorpe, Richmond Park, Handsworth and Intake areas at the beginning of the year.

Police have powers to take action against people acting or likely to act in an antisocial manner by directing them out of the area. Young people under the age of 16 who are found in these areas between 9pm and 6am without a responsible adult may be taken home or to another place of safety. The reduction can be attributed to a number of factors including the police, local community forums and Sheffield City Council working together on a number of crime reduction initiatives such as diversionary activities for youngsters.

Mr Maurice Littlewood, the chair of the Handsworth Community Forum, has told local police officers that the dispersal orders have had a noticeable effect in the Handsworth area. He said: Before this deterrent was imposed in this area, groups of youths were perceived as intimidating by many members of our community. The current feeling in the community is that something positive has been done and I believe that dispersal orders, backed by a very pro-active police force, have been a success.

Phase One of the new Handsworth Community Park is now open!

On the 29th March the Handsworth Community Forum Park Steering Group officially opened phase one of the park. The Sheffield Star were there to document the day which included a car boot sale, archery, football sessions, craft activities and a basketball exhibition.

Despite the changeable weather and some temporary safety fencing being in place, children and families had a great day out and made use of all the facilties.

The next phases to be added to the park in future years include more paths, trees, lights and play equipment. Handsworth Forum will continue fundraising to make the park an even better place to be.

The Sheffield Star printed an article on the opening event, please click this link to access it.

To see some pictures documenting the opening celebrations, please click this link.

For archived pictures of progress towards completion please click the links below:

Playground and Garden features.

Stone Carvings.

New trees and more garden pictures.

Amy's House is the Forum's Saturday morning respite service for children with special needs. Parents/carers are welcome to stay with their child and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, making the service free. Alternatively for only one pound an hour the child can be left in the care of our trained staff.

Amy's House is open during term time only. Saturdays 10am-3pm. Handsworth Community Nursery. Tel: 0114 2540113.

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An exercise class designed for all ages, whether you are 19 or 90. Take the calss at your own pace and do some exercises sitting down if you prefer. Only �£1.50, meet at the Scout Hall (Handsworth Parish Centre) every Friday at 10-11am.

Come for a healthy walk around the local area and meet new people. It's free and only lasts about one hour. Regular trips out of the area to sites of interest are organised. Meet at the Scout Hut (Handsworth Parish Centre) every Tuesday at 1.30pm.

Phase One of the new Handsworth Community Park is now open!

On the 29th March the Handsworth Community Forum Park Steering Group officially opened phase one of the park. The Sheffield Star were there to document the day which included a car boot sale, archery, football sessions, craft activities and a basketball exhibition.

Despite the changeable weather and some temporary safety fencing being in place, children and families had a great day out and made use of all the facilties.

The next phases to be added to the park in future years include more paths, trees, lights and play equipment. Handsworth Forum will continue fundraising to make the park an even better place to be.

The Sheffield Star printed an article on the opening event, please click this link to access it.

To see some pictures documenting the opening celebrations, please click this link.

For archived pictures of progress towards completion please click the links below:

Playground and Garden features.

Stone Carvings.

New trees and more garden pictures.