Come and make a Lego Easter egg with a surprise inside. We have mountains of bricks! You will not be able to take your egg home, but you will be able to exchange it for a chocolate one. There will be lots of making, refreshments and an opportunity to hear the Easter story. This is for primary school children who must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Donations welcome. For more information email :- Suzanne Nockels suzannenockels@gmail.com
Heads or Tails, Sheffield’s newest public artwork, celebrates a story the city knows off by heart, but the world often forgets; modern football began here. With its bold, football‑inspired design, the sculpture is more than just decoration, it’s a tribute to the innovations that shaped the global game.
The journey starts in 1857, when Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest founded Sheffield Football Club, the world’s first football club. A year later they wrote the Sheffield Rules, the earliest codified laws of the sport, introducing free kicks, throw‑ins, corners and a more organised style of play that would influence the Football Association and the modern game.
Hallam FC followed in 1860, based at Sandygate Road, Crosspool, now recognised as the oldest football ground in the world. Their first meeting with Sheffield FC on 26 December 1860 created the world’s oldest football derby, a tradition still alive today.
Heads & Tails, funded through a public crowdfunding campaign by Sheffield Home of Football (SHOF), stands as a celebration of this remarkable heritage. Set on Surrey Street, it reminds us that Sheffield didn’t simply take part in football’s early story, it shaped it. Created by Sheffield-born artist David Westby and crafted by local makers, the artwork invites passers-by to pause, reflect, and take pride in a city whose creativity, rivalry, and community spirit helped turn a rough pastime into the world’s favourite sport.
In metal rather than ink, the sculpture writes a new chapter in Sheffield’s football story, one rooted firmly in local soil, craft and identity.
Long‑standing Crosspool favourite Alex Gage Optometrists has been named Optician of the Year for Yorkshire in the My Local Awards 2026, a title decided entirely by a public vote.
Alex Gage Team
Serving Sheffield since 1996, the family‑run practices in Crosspool and Woodseats have built a reputation for exceptional personalised eyecare. This latest award reflects the trust and appreciation shown by local residents who value their expertise, warmth, and continuity of care.
Director and optometrist, Alex Gage, said: “We’re incredibly honoured to receive the Opticians of the Year Award for Yorkshire.” “This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional eye care and providing a personalised experience for every patient in our community. Eyecare is something we are very passionate about, given our decades of experience in the industry and as a family-run practice, patients and their individual needs have always been at the forefront of what we do.” “We’re also incredibly grateful to our loyal patients for their continued trust and support, and we hope to continue to impress them with our expertise and service.”
The practice prides itself on staying at the forefront of clinical innovation, offering advanced services such as myopia management, colorimetry, and retinal imaging, often exceeding what is typically available in local optometry practices.
Funded by Sheffield city council south-west local area committee. Sheffield Carers Service is part of Crossroads Care Rotherham (Charity No: 1062664)
Sheffield Carers Service supports the well‑being of unpaid carers across the city by offering essential information, advice, and practical and emotional support. Now part of Crossroads Care Charity (since early 2026), the service builds on more than 30 years of experience helping carers navigate local support in Sheffield.
Over 12,000 residents are already part of this caring community. If you look after a family member or friend who is frail, disabled, ill, or living with a mental health condition, you’re welcome to join them. A full definition of who counts as a carer is available via this link
Pop into the Sportsman on Benty Lane at 7pm on Tuesday for a relaxed fused‑glass session. It’s an easy-going, no‑pressure chance to try something creative while enjoying a drink and a friendly chat with others in the group. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love glass art, you’ll be very welcome.
Have your say on key changes to the Sheffield Local Plan
What this consultation is about The Local Plan sets out where Sheffield will build homes, create jobs, protect green spaces, and develop transport links up to 2039. After public consultation and examination, the Planning Inspectors have now issued a set of Sheffield Plan-Main Modifications— changes they believe are necessary for the Plan to be legally sound. This consultation is your chance to comment only on those modifications, not on the whole Plan again.
Lilian Greenwood, Minister for Local Transport, with responsibility for road safety, joined Crookes & Crosspool councillors Minesh Parekh and Ruth Milsom out in Crosspool on Saturday 28th February.
The councillors and Minister visited Benty Lane at its junction with Manchester Road, near to the site of a recent serious incident.
Minister Greenwood (middle) with Crosspool Councillors Minesh Parekh (left) and Ruth Milsom (right).
The government has recently announced a new Road Safety Strategy, which aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads in the UK. The strategy commits the government to:
crack down on the “Fatal Four”: speeding, drink/drug driving, seat belt use, mobile phones
introduce mandatory advanced safety tech in new vehicles
update street design guidance to make rural roads safer
establish a Road Safety Investigation Branch to learn from collisions
The Road Safety Strategy is the UK’s first road safety plan in over a decade, aligns with the work of Sheffield City Council to reduce the number of injuries on Sheffield’s roads, which has recently seen a fall of fifteen percent in people who have died or were seriously injured on Sheffield’s roads.
Minesh Parekh, Crookes and Crosspool Councillor said: “Any death or serious injury on our roads is one too many. I am glad that the government is increasing focus to make our roads safer, and that we were able to welcome Minister Greenwood to Crosspool to see our roads firsthand.” “We are bringing in a new 20 mph limit to Crookes, adding to the 20mph limits the council has rolled-out across Crosspool, and we have established a community speed-watch group to help reduce speeding cars, as we work to make our roads the safest, they can possibly be.”
The St Francis Dance Company warmly invite you to their Annual Dance Show, a joyful celebration of local talent, music and movement. Four performances will take place at Stephen Hill Church, Manchester Road, S10 5PL.
Performance Dates & Times Thursday 19 March – 7:30pm Friday 20 March – 7:30pm Saturday 21 March – 3:30pm Sunday 22 March – 3:30pm
Tickets Adults: £9 – Children: £5 – Under 5s: Free (Refreshments included) To book tickets, please contact – Grazyna on 0114 230 8196
Supporting Good Causes All proceeds will be donated to “Embrace” and “Mary’s Meals”, helping to support children and families in
If you are interested in being part of future litter picks, turn up outside the Spar in the Crosspool precinct at 10am this Saturday and thereafter on the First Saturday of the month. All bags and litter picking kit will be provided.
If you’re wondering why the spring issue of the Crosspool Clarion hasn’t reached your letterbox yet, it’s because the lorry bringing our delivery from the printers was involved in a serious road accident, and the entire batch was unfortunately lost.
The printers are already producing a fresh run for us, and new copies will be on their way as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding; it really does mean a great deal to us.
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