Whether you’re an experienced runner or first-time racer, come and have a go at this friendly race with beautiful views. The race will start and finish by the Three Merry Lads pub on Remires Road S10 4LJ Start time 18:30.
The route is 4.5 miles long and a mix of road and trail which will be fully marked out and stewarded. Entry is open to anyone over 14.
Cost is £10 (£5 for under 21s) All proceeds will be shared between Lydgate Junior School and a nominated charity.
If you are interested Email: crosspoolcrawl@gmail.com
Scarecrow Competition – “Football World Cup 2026”!
Bring your football hero to life and join the fun at this year’s Crosspool Festival.
Everyone is welcome—residents, families, shops, and community groups. Create a scarecrow and display it from 26th June to 5th July
Entry costs £4 (cash) at Crosspool Pet Supplies, with proceeds supporting Festival charities. Pick up an entry form in‑store orDownload One From Here. Entry deadline: Thursday 26th June.
Make sure your scarecrow can be seen from the road. Judging runs until 3rd July, with winners revealed on Saturday 4th July. at the Crosspool Summer Fayre, CDYST Sports Venue, Coldwell Lane.
Fantastic prizes await, so get inventive and show us your best football‑themed creation. Don’t forget, keep your scarecrow sturdy and wildlife‑friendly.
Share your photos, send them to: crosspoolforum@gmail.com
Crosspool Forum Open Meeting this Thursday 30th April at 7pm St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road Guest Speakers: Linda Gooden – King Edwards School, Head. Cath Jackson – King Edwards School, Assistant Head. Andy Metcalfe – Commercial Manager FirstBus. Local council officer: Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, and local police, are usually on hand to hear your views and offer friendly advice on community issues.
The Hallam Art Exhibition will take place 10am – 5pm, Saturday 2nd May to Monday 4th May at Sheffield Botanical Gardens Dorothy Fox Centre, Admission free – Refreshments
A local celebration of creativity that brings together artists, residents, and visitors in a warm community setting.
Bus Service Diversion – 19 April to 2 June 2026 Due to the full closure of Manchester Road at Hollow Meadows, between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook Drive, services 257, 257A and 257B (operated by Andrews of Tideswell) will be diverted for 7 weeks. Buses will divert in both directions at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital via Clarkehouse Road → Brocco Bank → Ecclesall Road → Ecclesall Road South → Hathersage Road → A6187, rejoining the normal route at Yorkshire Bridge. Delays are expected. Passengers should allow extra time for their journeys during this period.
Just a quick message to share some information from Tim Birch about the bird‑song walks he’s now offering. Tim will be leading his first session in Ecclesall Woods on Saturday 18 April, running from8:00 to 9:30am. It’s a gentle, welcoming introduction to tuning in to the sounds of our local birdlife.
Tim’s wider mission is to help more people reconnect with nature through the simple joy of birdsong. He’s also very open to running walks in other parts of Sheffield, and he’s particularly keen to support activities that help younger people build a stronger relationship with the natural world. If cost is an issue for any group or organisation, he’s more than happy to discuss reduced or no‑fee options.
If you’d like to arrange a walk, explore possibilities for your area, or just find out more, Tim’s contact details. Email: birdsongwalks@gmail.com
Crookes & Crosspool is one of Sheffield’s most competitive wards, with Labour and the Liberal Democrats both treating it as strategically important. Reporting from local media highlights how closely the parties watch this seat and how actively they campaign here.
The Sheffield City Council elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026, the date set for all local elections across England this year. This timing aligns with the national electoral calendar, which clusters local authority contests, mayoral elections, and devolved‑nation parliamentary elections on the same day
Local elections in Sheffield follow a cycle where one third of councillors are elected each year for three years out of four. The 2026 round covers the seats last contested in 2022, meaning many wards, including Crookes & Crosspool, will see familiar names returning to the ballot. The city’s political balance has been fluid in recent years, with shifts in party groupings and several by‑elections, so the 2026 vote is expected to be significant for the council’s overall direction.
Key dates leading up to polling day
Register to vote deadline: Monday 20 April 2026
Postal vote application deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 21 April 2026
Proxy vote and voter ID application deadlines 5pm, Tuesday 28 April 2026
Polling day: Thursday 7 May 2026, 7am–10pm
Councillor Candidates for Crookes & Crosspool (Dated 10th April)
Minesh PAREKH– Labour and Co‑operative
Jordan BARRY – Liberal Democrats
Dylan LEWIS-CRESER – Green Party
Aliou DIALLO – Conservative Party
Alasdair Hadrian COOK, – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition.
Ricia WARD – Reform UK
Crosspool Polling Stations
Church Of St Columba, Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL
Crosspool District Youth Sports Trust, Coldwell Lane, Sheffield, S10 5TJ
Hallam FC Club House, Hallam Sports Club, Sandygate Road, Sheffield, S10 5SE
Stephen Hill Methodist Church, 547 Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority runs on a four‑year cycle. The last election was in 2022, so the next combined authority mayoral election was due this year 2026. Actually, the cycle was reset, and the next South Yorkshire mayoral election is now expected in 2028.
Looking for a relaxed, creative way to spend a Monday afternoon?
A warm and supportive group meets each Monday during term time, in the downstairs lounge at Stephen Hill Church, Manchester Road,1.30–3.30pm.
It’s an informal art session with no tuition, no pressure, and plenty of encouragement from a lovely bunch of people.
if you’d like to join them, they have a few spaces open and a generous supply of art materials. For more information, please phone Margaret 01142 301 098.
Join the Easter trail around Crosspool shops. Prize is to be collected on Easter Sunday 4th April, at Stephen Hill Church, where you are invited to join the 10.30am service.
For more information, please contact Childrens@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk Tara Osborne, Children Youth and family worker. Focal Minister, St Columba and Stephen Hill Church Crosspool Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday
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