Roundabout News
Pat on the back for our new Patron !
Well done to our new Patron, Paul Scriven, for running the Great Yorkshire Run last Sunday on behalf of Roundabout. We invited Paul to become our Patron because of the interest and passion he had shown for the work we do, in his time as Leader of Sheffield City Council. Paul’s first contact with Roundabout [...]
Watch our video of young meeting old(er)
Music and video created by the young people at Roundabout’s homeless hostel and the older people’s supported accommodation across the road at St Barnabas House. We wanted to bring the two groups together in an inter-generational project which got the two groups talking to each other and where they could then create something together. We [...]
Really Responsible Roundabout
Roundabout has been successful in a bid to become a “Really Responsible” Charity Partner. They specialise in helping businesses with Corporate Social Responsibilty and will be helping to link us with businesses in our area. We have asked for support around planning to refurbish our hostel for homeless young people and help organising and planning [...]
Star & Telegraph articles 21st July 10
Roundabout residents will be in the Star & Telegraph newspapers with Paul Scrivens on 21st July 10 – please check it out! Back in November 2009, Roundabout residents were invited to apply for funding from the community assemblies Climate Change fund (also known as the ‘green pot’). They were asked to consider ideas for projects [...]
Watch Our Video Tour Of St Barnabas Rd Emergency Hostel
Curious about what the hostel is like on the inside? Check out our five minute film here: Tour of Roundabout Hostel, Mellow edit (Richard Hawley) from Justine Gaubert on Vimeo. Tour of Roundabout Hostel from Justine Gaubert on Vimeo. This film was made by the residents of Roundabout with the help of Silent Sheffield. [...]
Its that time of year again!
We are having our annual Stencil Party! It is happening on Wednesday 9th December 2009. It is for all current people supported by Stencil and the staff team. There will be lots of food, music and games! WE CANT WAIT!!! For more information contact the Stencil team on 2536797.
Football Results
Sadly, we didn’t take home the trophy having come third place (one point off second) in the NACRO PITZ four week tournament. The lads gave a tremendous effort rivalling the top team right up to the last matches but it sadly wasn’t to be on the final day. Congratulations to all who took part though, [...]
Roundabout Annual Report wins design award!
Last week The Workshop www.theworkshop.co.uk won three awards for designing The Roundabout Annual Report, at The Cream Awards. The awards recognise and reward design excellence in Yorkshire. The report scooped the highest Grand Prix Award as the overall best design. The Workshop did all the work for free and thoroughly deserve this recognition. They involved our [...]
Football Tournament…week 2
We are on week 2 of the 4 week football tournament for the homeless we are currently in 3rd place and 1 piont behind 2nd place. The teams that we played in the tournament are…. Arches, Salvation army, sheffield foyer, SYTG, Healthy cross, and The Roundabout Rascals. CMON ROUNDABOUT!!!! WE CAN TAKE HOME THE GLORY!!!! [...]
Acoustic Loveliness
What a great night! Trippett’s wine bar was packed and we raised over £750 for Roundabout! A big thanks to all the performers who gave their time for free. There were some great performances from some really talented people. There were 15 acts playing in total for over 5 hours in our own mini live aid. Thanks [...]
