Category Archives: christmas

Boxing day fixture at Sandygate

Posted on 26 December, 2011 by

Hallam FC take on Yorkshire Amateur at Sandygate this afternoon, in a reminder of a boxing day tradition that goes back over 150 years. Today’s Guardian newspaper reports how we have we have Hallam FC and Sheffield FC to thank … Continue reading →

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51 bus service over Christmas 2011

Posted on 22 December, 2011 by

First South Yorkshire has announced most of the timetable for the 51 bus route over Christmas and new year. Normal services will finish early on Christmas eve and new year’s eve No buses will run on Christmas day A special … Continue reading →

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St Columba’s church launches website

Posted on 17 December, 2011 by

St Columba’s church in Crosspool has launched a website. It can be found at stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk and includes details of services, news, and information about its activities in the community. The launch coincides with a busy programme of Christmas service at … Continue reading →

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Church services this Christmas in Crosspool

Posted on 11 December, 2011 by

The four local Crosspool churches have announced their programme of services for the Christmas season: St Columba’s Church of England 18 December 10am Family Communion; 4pm Festival of Angels Carol Service 24 December 4pm Candlelight Nativity Service; 11.30pm Midnight Communion … Continue reading →

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Angels return to Crosspool this Christmas

Posted on 8 December, 2011 by

This Christmas, St Columba’s church in Crosspool is celebrating its second Angel Festival, using large willow angel figures created for the church by local artist Lesley Warren. The word angel means “messenger” and community groups have been invited to create … Continue reading →

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Charisma open on Sunday mornings during December

Posted on 4 December, 2011 by

Crosspool card and gift shop Charisma will be open Sundays in December from 9:30am to 1.00pm to give customers more time to browse and stock up for Christmas. They also have an online shop, at http://www.giftsonlineuk.net, and you can follow … Continue reading →

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Get your tickets now for the Children’s Christmas Disco

Posted on 26 November, 2011 by

The Children’s Christmas Disco on Sunday 4 December has received a boost from generous local Crosspool businesses. In addition to Spar’s donation of children’s refreshments, the Crosspool Pharmacy has offered to provide a sizable number gifts for each child attending … Continue reading →

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Christmas trees go up in precinct this weekend – can you help?

Posted on 24 November, 2011 by

This weekend Crosspool Forum will be putting up 20 Christmas trees above shops in the precinct. It will be the seventh year that our local shops have been decorated with them. The plan is to put them up in the … Continue reading →

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King Edward VII School Christmas Fair and Car Boot, 4 December 2011

Posted on 22 November, 2011 by

The King Edward VII School Christmas Fair and Car Boot takes place on Sunday 4 December 2011. It runs from 11am-2pm on the lower school site on Darwin Lane. Any profits will go towards King Edward VII School student funds … Continue reading →

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Craft Fayre at Stephen Hill this Saturday

Posted on 8 November, 2011 by

A charity Craft Fayre with over 30 stalls is taking place at Stephen Hill Methodist Church this Saturday, 12 November 2011. It runs from 10am to 4pm and is the 21st fayre that the local Samaritans group has organised. Proceeds … Continue reading →

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