Category Archives: businesses

First Wednesday networking event at Hallam FC’s Sandygate

On Wednesday 3 April a business networking event is taking place at Sandygate from 7.30am:

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Christmas Fayre, Christmas trees and Christmas disco this weekend in Crosspool

Three events mark the start of Christmas festivities in Crosspool this weekend. On Saturday 1 December from 10am-2pm Crosspool WI hosts a Christmas Fayre in Lounge@Crosspool cafe. Pop along for craft stalls, refreshments, homemade cakes and their great Crosspool bake-off! … Continue reading

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Williamson Hardware will move next door to make way for Sainsbury’s

Broomhill institution Williamson Hardware will move into an adjacent unit to make way for a new Sainsbury’s supermarket. The landlord of the unit gained planning permission to develop the site for a new occupier earlier this month and it has … Continue reading

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Crosspool optometrist celebrates one year anniversary

Our local optometrist is celebrating the first anniversary of his move to Crosspool with a celebration on Tuesday 4 September. Alex Gage relocated his family optometrist practice from Broomhill to Sandygate Road last September and is providing tea and cakes … Continue reading

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Video: Crosspool butcher gets his legs waxed in the precinct

Crosspool butcher Philip James had his legs waxed outside his shop this morning to raise money for children with type one diabetes. Local residents queued up to sponsor Philip in return for the opportunity to remove a wax strip from … Continue reading

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Williamson Hardware in Broomhill under threat from closure

Broomhill institution Williamson Hardware could be forced to move from its current location on Fulwood Road to make way for a Sainsbury’s supermarket. The landlord of the building is attempting to conclude the tenancy and has applied for permission to … Continue reading

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Flags go up in precinct to mark jubilee and olympic summer

If you passed through the precinct this weekend then you’ll see that flags have gone up above many of the shops. They have been installed to mark the upcoming diamond jubilee and 2012 olympic games and will stay up until … Continue reading

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Crosspool butcher Philip James to wax legs as part of community fundraising efforts

From fun runs to leg waxing, the Crosspool community is coming together to help raise money for children with type one diabetes. On Sunday 27 May 2012, 33 children from Crosspool schools Lydgate Infant, Lydgate Junior and Tapton – along … Continue reading

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The Plough featured in Sheffield CAMRA magazine

Crosspool pub The Plough on Sandygate Road gets a mention in the May edition of Beer Matters magazine. Thanks to Sheffield CAMRA for letting us publish it here: It is just over a year since Andy and Cheryl Clay came … Continue reading

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Manchester Road Surgery launches early morning appointments

Manchester Road Surgery is to trial an early morning surgery on Mondays. For three months from 30 April, patients will be able to book advance Monday appointments from 7.30am. The early morning slots are aimed at those with work or … Continue reading

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