NUN Local: Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Neepsend News Podcast

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  • All the S3+6 news you need - A hyperlocal podcast for Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Neepsend in Sheffield. Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Neepsend are on the edge of Sheffield city centre with parks and businesses and community projects and, most importantly, brilliant people. But you rarely hear about us! So NUN Local – that’s NUN for Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Neepsend – is a hyperlocal source of news and information for anyone who lives in this bit of Sheffield, or works here, or just wants to know more about it.

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  • #3 FixMyStreet / Sustainability Netwalking / Kelham Island and Neepsend Walks

    #3 FixMyStreet / Sustainability Netwalking / Kelham Island and Neepsend Walks
    Nov 1 2024
    For November 2024, welcome to the third episode of NUN Local, Sheffield’s hyper-local podcast for Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Neepsend.In this episode, I talk to Sally from FixMyStreet, who may just have the solution to wondering who on earth to report fly tipping, graffiti and bad parking to. Then Karen, who’s one of the organisers of a Sustainability Netwalking event this month in Neepsend. And finally, I talk to Anders about the walks he organises around Neepsend that teach you about the area’s art and history.Timings00:00 Intro01:50 Sally Reader from mySociety: FixMyStreet17:44 Sustainability Netwalking with Karen Perkins32:40 Neepsend walking tours with Anders HansonTranscriptPhilippa WillittsWelcome to the November of NUN Local, the podcast all about Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, and Neepsend.In today's episode, I've got 3 brilliant interviews for you.The first one is with Sally Reader from FixMyStreet. If you have ever wondered what to do about a pothole in the area or fly tipping or an abandoned Island, you didn't know who to call, Sally tells us about a free app that really does make it simple to fix your street.And then I talk to Karen Perkins, who is one of the organisers of Sustainability Netwalking, which is happening in Neepsend in November.And finally, I have a chat with Anders from Kelham Island and Neepsend Walks, talking about 2 walks around Neepsend that he's planning this month. One looking at the history of the area and one looking at the art around the area.There's honestly loads to learn, and do listen up for his favorite Neepsend fact. It is genuinely fascinating.Wherever you're listening to NUN Local, make sure you get access to every future episode by signing up at nunlocal.news, where you can be informed every time there's a new episode.Episodes come out on the 1st of every month, and signing up at nunlocal.news will make sure you don't miss anything.But first of all, here is Sally Reader from FixMyStreet.FixMyStreet is an independent web service run by charity mySociety, and it makes it easier for anyone to report a problem in their local area.It means you can report things without having to try and work out who on earth is responsible for them and without having to wait on hold on the council phone line, which we've all done.The FixMyStreet website says all you have to do is type in a UK postcode or let the site locate you automatically and describe your problem. Then we send your report to the people whose job it is to fix it.And at the time of writing, I can see on the website that 74,000 reports have been sent to Sheffield City Council alone through FixMyStreet.And when I look at the most recent ones submitted, people are reporting fly tipping, unsafe parking, rats, illegal parking, and a pothole. All of which are really either annoying or even dangerous problems that the app is helping people to resolve.Sally Reader works for Society Works, which is part of mySociety.So first of all, Sally, thank you for coming on the podcast.Sally ReaderOh, you're welcome. It's nice to chat to somebody different for a change.Philippa WillittsI bet. So how did the idea for FixMyStreet come about?Sally ReaderSo, mySociety, the charity, was founded by a guy called Tom Steinberg. And about 17 years ago, Tom was working in London. As he was walking around, quite regularly he passed this phone box, and it was forever being vandalised. It had graffiti on it, and it wasn't working.And he thought to himself, I probably should report this to somebody. But then realised he didn't really know who to report it to.So should he report it to the phone company? And he wasn't even sure who that was. Should it be the council? Should it be someone else?And he got thinking, actually, this shouldn't be that difficult. I should be able to report a problem on the street in a really simple way.So we're talking graffiti, fly tipping, potholes, that sort of thing.And more importantly, not only should it be easy to do, you as a person shouldn't need to have to work out who is responsible for fixing it.There should be something, a system that was in place that could tell from where you were on a map what authority was responsible for that. And you could report your issue, and it would send it off to the council.And that is where the seed of FixMyStreet came from.Philippa WillittsIt's genius. I mean, it's something I use personally and have for several years.But mySociety has other tools as well as FixMyStreet.You can find out who your MP or your local councillor is and contact them through writetothem.com. You can keep an eye on how politicians vote on theyworkforyou.com, and you can read thousands of freedom of information requests and responses on what do they know dotcom, which as a journalist, I can tell you is invaluable.Why did you choose a tool like FixMyStreet to create and maintain as well? Why did this project feel important to you?Sally ReaderI think it very much fits in with our whole mission as ...
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  • #2 Neepsend Social Club and Canteen / Oaklea Crafts / Councillor Brian Holmshaw

    #2 Neepsend Social Club and Canteen / Oaklea Crafts / Councillor Brian Holmshaw
    Oct 1 2024
    October 2024 brings you episode two of Sheffield’s hyper-local podcast for Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Neepsend, with Tom Miller from Neepsend Social Club and Canteen talking about where the idea for his quirky business came from, and telling me about the difficulties Neepsend businesses are facing since the double yellows / parking changes in the area. Then I speak to Beki Gibb from Oaklea Crafts about terrazzo, wreath and lino printing workshops, including what happens if you go, whether you have to already know how to do it, and what if you want to go but you’re nervous. And finally, a conversation with Brian Holmshaw, the Green Party Councillor for Broomhill and Sharrow Vale Ward who’s also chair of the Central Local Area Committee. They have an upcoming event, all about green social prescribing, that he tells us about. Thanks for reading Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Neepsend News! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Timings00:00 Intro01:55 Tom Miller from Neepsend Social Club and Canteen27:52 Beki Gibb from Oaklea Crafts40:50 Councillor Brian HolmshawTranscriptPhilippa WillittsWelcome to the October episode of NUN Local, the hyperlocal podcast in Sheffield for Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, and Neepsend.In today's episode, I talk to Tom Miller from Neepsend Social Club and Canteen about his business, about what you can expect from his Sunday roast, and about the challenges businesses in Neepsend are currently facing.I also speak to Beki Gibb, who is the owner of Oaklea Crafts. She has some workshops coming up where you can go and learn different crafting techniques, and so she tells us all about that.And then I speak to Brian Holmshaw, who is the Green Party Councillor for Broomhill and Sharrow Vale Ward, but he's also the chair of the Central Local Area Committee.They have an event coming up, and he's here to tell us all about it.Just before we jump into this interview with Tom Miller from Neepsend Social Club and Canteen, couple of points.One is that we recorded on the 18th September. So that helps you position when the meeting was that Tom was talking about.And secondly, NUN Local approached councillor Ben Miskell and Sheffield City Council to give them a chance to respond to the points that Tom made about the traffic and parking changes, but Ben Miskell and the council did not get back to us.Now enjoy the interview with Tom, then Beki, then Brian.Neepsend Social Club and Canteen is on Burton Road in Neepsend with events, pub games, craft beer, and good food.Tom Miller from Neepsend Social Club and Canteen is here.First of all, you call Neepsend Social Club and Canteen a modern reimagining of a classic social club.What made you want to recreate that kind of nostalgic vibe?Tom MillerThat's a very good question.It's my business partner, Ben, who just happens to be my twin brother, but we have been in business for 8 years now doing various ventures. And this is the biggest and the latest.It's just something that we have spoken about in the in the past, when we were kids, growing up in Chesterfield in the early years.There's a rich heritage in this country and locally of social clubs, working men's clubs, that we just felt was something to really be proud of.We came across the idea, stumbled into the idea vicariously through going to Denmark. We went to Copenhagen on holiday, just a little holiday, weekend away.And as we do when we go to fun cities that are food led and things like that, hospitality led, go to all these different places and have a great time.And then the idea starts whirring in your head and you think, oh, this thing's great. That thing's great. Why can't we… let's take this home. Let's do our own version of these kinds of things.And we happened to go in a place called Absalon, which is essentially a Danish version of a social club. And we were like, oh, this is brilliant. Like, there's so many cool things about it.The decor was amazing. They had all these wonderful events on, and it's really, really community focused, community led. They did loads of cool stuff like pay what you feel food nights, and things like that.And the spirit of that place, we were really inspired by. We came back to Sheffield and were like, let's do a Danish version of a social club.And then that idea percolated for probably a few months in our heads before we thought, hang about, we've got this rich heritage that I was just referring to, this rich heritage of social clubs and working men's clubs in this country anyway.So the idea transformed into, let's really try and lean into that.And if we're going to do something, let's try and pay homage to the heyday of the social club, which is the sixties, seventies.And that's why we have this Wes Anderson type decor and style down here that we tried to make it as immersive as possible in terms of the decor.And it’s born out of COVID as well. We all spent best part of two, if not more, years inside.That focused the mind a little bit...
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  • Ponderosa Nature Group / KINCA Art Competition and Kelham Nature Day / Memorial Street Trees with Dr Camilla Allen

    Ponderosa Nature Group / KINCA Art Competition and Kelham Nature Day / Memorial Street Trees with Dr Camilla Allen
    Sep 1 2024
    Do you want to know more about the initiatives that are shaping the vibrant communities of Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, and Neepsend? NUN Local, Sheffield’s first hyper-local podcast, is set to become your go-to source for everything that matters in these neighbourhoods.In its inaugural episode, NUN Local dives deep into the rich tapestry of community life, featuring interviews with local residents who are driving change through various initiatives.One project highlighted is the Ponderosa Nature Group, dedicated to enhancing the natural beauty of the Ponderosa Park, full of rich biodiversity that not enough people know about. The group is on a mission to raise awareness and get more people involved, organising events like the Ponderosa Harvest Festival to engage the community and recruit much-needed volunteers.This episode also shines a light on other exciting environmental projects in the area. From colourful planters to flourishing wildflower meadows, we talk to KINCA and Sheffield Museums about an upcoming nature-themed event, the Kelham Nature Day and an art competition that celebrates the beauty of local nature.Finally, there’s an interview with Dr Camilla Allen about her research into the World War One memorial street trees planted on Tay Street and Oxford Street by the Ponderosa, and elsewhere. We look at their history, and what happened during the infamous street tree debacle that led to the emergence of the Sheffield Street Tree Partnership, which reflects the community’s commitment to ensuring that the balance between urban development and environmental preservation is maintained.NUN Local aims to be a platform for community engagement. We don’t just reflect on Sheffield’s rich history but also tackle contemporary challenges head-on, fostering ongoing dialogue about local initiatives that matter.So, if you are looking to connect with your community, learn about inspiring projects, or simply want to stay informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood, join the conversation and be part of a movement that celebrates and nurtures the heart of Sheffield.Host* Philippa WillittsGuests* Sue Peel - Ponderosa Nature Group * Craig Wolstenholme - KINCA * Brooke Hayes - Sheffield Museums * Dr Camilla Allen - University of SheffieldTime stamps00:00 Introduction02:06 Sue Peel – Ponderosa Nature Group, Ponderosa Harvest Festival24:48 KINCA / Sheffield Museums / KINCA Art Competition / Kelham Nature Day 45:50 Dr Camilla Allen on Memorial Street TreesThanks for reading Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Neepsend News! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.TranscriptPhilippa WillittsWelcome to NUN Local, Sheffield's first ever hyper-local podcast dedicated to news and stories for and about Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, and Neepsend.That's where the NUN comes from: Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Neepsend.Make sure you get access to all future episodes by signing up at nunlocal.news.There'll be an episode every month covering stories relevant to anyone who lives or works in Netherthorpe, Uppethorpe, or Neepsend, who visits the Ponderosa, or just wants to know more,Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, and Neepsend are on the edge of Sheffield Centre.We've got parks. We've got businesses. We've got community projects. We've got great people.But you rarely hear about us, and NUN Local will help to change that.This first episode is a very green episode.First of all, I am speaking to Sue Peel from the Ponderosa Nature Group, and she's telling me about the work they do, the kind of nature that you can find in the Ponderosa, and all about the upcoming Ponderosa Harvest Festival.Then I speak to Brooke Hayes from Sheffield Museums and Craig Wolstenholme from Kelham Island and Neepsend and Community Alliance (KINCA). They are talking about an upcoming event at Kelham Island Museum and all about the nature you can find around Neepsend.Then I speak to Dr Camilla Allen, who appropriately was sitting under a tree in a park for this interview. That means there's the occasional background noise, but it felt apt for her to be there given that she was talking to me about Sheffield's memorial trees from World War 1 on Tay Street and Oxford Street just by the Ponderosa.So I hope you enjoy this inaugural episode. Do sign up at nunlocal.news.Here's my chat with Sue Peel.Sue Peel is the treasurer of the Ponderosa Nature Group, and she's here on the podcast to talk about the upcoming Ponderosa Harvest Festival, what it is, and how to come along.But let's start by talking about the Ponderosa Nature Group. Could you tell me a bit about what the Ponderosa Nature Group's all about?Sue PeelYes. And thank you for inviting me, Philippa, to join you on your podcast.Philippa WillittsYou’re very welcome.Sue PeelThe Ponderosa Nature Group, we got together about 4 years ago now. And it was, and still is a relatively small active group.But what brought us together was our desire to improve nature in our local area.And we all ...
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