Category Archives: improvements

Rivelin Splash set to open for bank holiday weekend

Weather permitting, the new Rivelin Splash water play area will open at the start of the bank holiday weekend on Saturday 25 May. The refurbished water play area is for children of all ages and is designed to be more … Continue reading

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Photos from Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day

Friends of Lydgate Green is a small group of local residents who are responsible for the upkeep of the green at the corner of Lydgate Lane. With a pair of gloves, something to dig with and plenty of enthusiasm to … Continue reading

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Find out about Streets Ahead and Moor View Farm at Monday’s Open Meeting

Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Monday 22 April at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm. The guest speaker Moira Coad from Amey. She’ll be answering your questions about the project to replace Crosspool’s roads, pavements … Continue reading

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First Crosspool streets set to be resurfaced

Work to improve the roads, pavements and streetlights of Sheffield is due to start in Crosspool soon as part of the Streets Ahead project. You can expect to see resurfaced roads and pavements plus the new, brighter streetlights installed in … Continue reading

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Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day

The Friends of Lydgate Green are organising a planting and tidy-up day from 9.30am on Saturday 27 April. They would really appreciate your support and help to replant the beds and assist with some general maintenance. Don’t miss this great … Continue reading

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Streets Ahead project in Crosspool: roadshow and schedule

The roads, pavements and streetlights of Sheffield are due to be upgraded as part of the Streets Ahead project over the next few years. You can find out more about Streets Ahead in Crosspool, including what will change and timescales … Continue reading

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Friends of Bole Hills group: get involved

The Friends of Bole Hills are looking for anyone with an interest in the Crookes park to get involved with their group. Contact Liz on friendsofthebolehills@yahoo.co.uk or 07734 801082 for more information. Their provisional 2013 meeting dates are: 16 January … Continue reading

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Replacement bench installed in precinct

A new bench has been installed on the precinct next to the outward-bound bus stop. The old bench had previously been removed by Street Force due to damage.

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Find out more about Streets Ahead project

Work has now started on improving Sheffield’s roads and pavements as part of Streets Ahead. You can find out more about the project, and get answers to any questions you may have, at Wesley Hall Methodist Church in Crookes on … Continue reading

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Thumbs up for Rivelin park paddling pools proposals

Visitors to Rivelin park cafe and Hillsborough library have given their approval for plans to refurbish the paddling pools at Rivelin. Some concerns were raised over the need for additional seating, more litter bins and better car parking and these … Continue reading

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