Join them at St Columba’s church on Manchester Road for tea, cakes, 50s music and a raffle.

Jubilee Tea and Tiffin with Crosspool Brownies

The roadworks are in addition to the current disruption at the Broomhill end of Manchester Road caused by work to the water main.

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Crosspool butcher Philip James is having his legs waxed to raise money

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 with children from Waterthorpe Primary and Sheffield High School – are running the 3K fun run in support of children with type one diabetes.

Further to the support received from the local schools, local butcher Philip James is having his legs waxed on Saturday 30 June 2012 at 12pm outside his shop on Sandygate Road – anyone wishing to pay for a wax strip is welcome to sponsor him!

In addition to this, Top to Toe Beauticians on Sandygate Road has raised £424 by organising a raffle. Gym Plus in Crookes and The Avenue Hair & Beauty Salon on Glossop Road are also supporting fundraising efforts.

No one is sure what causes type one diabetes, but a virus that mainly affects children is believed to be the most likely cause and Crosspool community has been immensely supportive in raising funds for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Local children taking part in the fun run have their own logo, ‘ToD’, which will be advertised on their running t-shirts, so look out for them on the day and give them a cheer.

If you wish to discover more about type one diabetes and the ongoing fundraising you can visit the blog at www.kidswithtod.blogspot.co.uk.

Runners from Lydgate Infants School with headmaster Mr Bromage

Crosspool chippy: 5/5 for food hygiene

On Thursday 19 January this year a local authority hygiene inspector called unannounced at Crosspool Fish Bar on Sandygate Road.

Posing as a customer, she bought some fish and chips and then identified herself to the proprietor and subsequently inspected the rest of the premises.

We’re pleased to report that Crosspool’s chippy was awarded the food standards agency’s highest Food Hygiene Rating of five stars by Sheffield City Council.

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Max: went missing around Watt Lane

Update 19 May: Good news, Maxi returned home on Friday night. Thanks for checking your sheds and garages.

A large black and white cat answering to the name or Max of Maxi went missing from the Watt Lane area on Saturday 13 May around 2pm. Have you seen him?

He is a solid cat with a white tummy, white stripes on his back legs, white front and back paws, a torn ear, a white bib and central white facial markings.

The owners are asking whether local residents could check garages, basements, greenhouses and sheds in case she is trapped inside.

Any news of Max would be gratefully received. Please contact Jane on 07981 078762.

Max previously went missing in October 2011 but came home a few days later.

Have you seen missing moggie Maxi?

It is organised by Sheffield Korean School and as well as Korean food, you’ll be able to buy books, clothes, stationary and toys.

The sale runs from 10:30am–12.30pm at the school on Darwin Lane in Crosspool. Contact Mr Paul Lee (o7982 261085) or Mrs Jeung (07506 739998) for more information.

Broomhill SNT will set up outside Spar in Crosspool from 10am-12pm, so pop along if you have any questions about staying safe and reducing crime in our community.

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Temporary traffic lights on Manchester Road

Temporary traffic signals have gone up on Manchester Road, causing delays to commuter traffic.

The area affected is between the junction of Tapton Mount Close and Tapton House Road. The work by Yorkshire Water is scheduled to last until 13 June 2012.

A bus stop on the south side of Manchester Road has also been temporarily moved further up the street to accommodate the roadworks.

More information on the work from Balfour Beatty:

This work is being carried out as part of our ongoing schemes to renew water mains throughout Yorkshire in order to help prevent bursts and boost the drinking water quality.

This work consists of renewing a section of 4 inch cast iron water main at Manchester Road between Fulwood Road and Tapton House Road which will take approximately 8 weeks to complete.

We will be starting work 8 May 2012 at the Junction of Tapton House Road, progressing towards the junction of Sale Hill using 2 way traffic lights for safety. The work between Sale Hill and the junction of Fulwood Road will only be carried out on Sundays or during school holidays using 3 way traffic lights for safety.  Traffic lights will be manned at peak times to aid with traffic flow.

We understand the inconvenience these road works and traffic management cause to motorists but hope you appreciate this is in place for everyone’s safety while we carry out these essential water improvement works.

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For more information, follow Crosspool WI on Facebook, Twitter or call 07894 387406.

The Plough, Sandygate Road

It is just over a year since Andy and Cheryl Clay came to The Plough on Sandygate Road and they have just overseen the refurbishment.

There is a main bar area and two raised levels, the surrounding woodwork has all been varnished and the bar has been polished and has a new set of hand pumps.

There is a pleasant mix of decor in the different areas and with a new lighting system mood and ambiance can be crated for different occasions.

Monday night is vintage TV with Julie, Thursday is quiz night with jackpot and there is also a quiz on Sunday night, both with free buffet. A pool table is tucked away to the rear of the pub.

Where possible all ingredients for the home made dishes are locally sourced, these include speciality dishes and deserts. Up to five beers are available, Tetley Bitter, Farmers Blonde and guest beers mainly from local breweries.

The magazine is available to pick up for free from Sheffield pubs.

Beer Matters, May 2012 edition (PDF, 4.7MB)

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