Engineers are working tirelessly to determine whether the pothole can be filled with love, but early tests suggest tarmac remains the preferred material.
Pothole Heart
Crosspool Open Gardens
Our much‑loved Open Gardens returns!
Keen to support a charity close to your heart? Join this year’s Open Gardens and help make it a wonderful community day.
Saturday 27th June 2026 – 10.00am to 4.00pm
To take part, contact:
Ken Rutter and Sue Day 0114 268 0088 156kar@gmail.com
Nominated Yorkshire Optician of the Year
We hope you’ve had a fantastic start to the year!
Alex Gage wanted to remind you that they have been nominated for Optician of the Year Yorkshire and are so grateful for the support they’ve received so far!
Voting closes in 8 days, so there’s still time to help them bring this award home! If you haven’t voted yet, they would love your support. It only takes a moment, and every vote makes a huge difference.
Vote here: https://mylocalawards.co.uk/business/alex-gage-opticians/
Supporter of the Crosspool Open Gardens
Thank you once again for being part of Alex Gage Celebrating 30 years of optometric care in the community. Your support means the world to them!
Pancake Party at St Columba’s Church
Pancake Party at St Columba’s Church
Tuesday 17 February, 3.30pm–5.00p
Free to Attend
Join us for a fun-filled Pancake Party!
Bring along your favourite toppings and enjoy an afternoon of flipping, feasting, and community cheer.
For more information, contact:
tara.osborne@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk
Crookes 20mph Speed Limit Proposal
Sheffield City Council is seeking views on a proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit across the whole of Crookes. The planned zone would include the shopping centre and more than 40 residential streets stretching between Fulwood Road and Heavygate Road, including Cross Lane, Stannington View Road, Bole Hill Lane and Northfield Road.
Local councillor Minesh Parekh has also asked for Lydgate Lane to be added to the scheme. This extension is now part of the consultation, and he is encouraging residents who support the idea to make their views known.
If the scheme goes ahead, drivers turning from Broomhill’s shopping parade onto Crookes Road would immediately enter the 20mph area. No extra traffic‑calming features, such as speed bumps or cameras, are proposed; the change would be implemented through signage alone. Public Consultation & Map
Wise Up
The Joint Community Safety Team at Lifewise is inviting South Yorkshire residents aged 50+ and anyone who cares for an older person, to WISEUP, a free safety and wellbeing event.
Lifewise Centre, Hellaby, Rotherham (S66 8LB)
Thursday 12 March 2026, 10:00–12:30.
The session takes place on Lifewise’s fully interactive safety set and includes practical guidance from South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, and Sheffield Council. Topics include home fire safety, safer driving for older adults, the Herbert Protocol, and more. The venue is fully accessible and on one level.
To attend, email: lifewise.booking@southyorkshire.police.uk with the full names, postcodes and contact numbers of all attendees, plus any mobility, sight or hearing needs.
For updates on future events, follow Community Safety at Lifewise on Facebook.
Sheffield Korean School
Discover Korean language and culture right here in Sheffield!
Sheffield Korean School offers a friendly, inclusive space for children and young people aged 5–16 to explore Korean language, traditions and fun cultural activities.
Every Saturday (term time) 10am–1pm King Edward VII – Lower School, 101 Darwin Lane, S10 5RG
Classes are tailored by age and ability:
Younger learners enjoy songs, games and hands‑on activities.
Older students build skills in reading, writing, grammar and real‑life communication
A brilliant way to learn something new, make friends and connect with a vibrant culture.
For more information: Paul Lee kwpaullee777.pl@gmail.com
Crosspool Open Meeting
Crosspool Forum Open Meeting
This Thursday 29th January at 7pm
St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road.
Guest speakers and local representatives. including Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, council officers, and local police, are usually on hand to hear your views and offer friendly advice on community matters.
Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement and the benefits for Crosspool
The government announced today that it will deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail, meaning faster trains from Sheffield to Leeds and Manchester, upgrades to capacity at Sheffield station, and an important commitment to work with the city on the expansion of its tram-train network.
The announcement is great news for commuters who live in Crosspool, which will bring faster, more reliable journeys and give people access to more opportunities.
Crosspool councillor Minesh Parekh said: “Sheffield being included in Phase 1 of Northern Powerhouse Rail is great news for our city, and for Crosspool’s commuters; this means that we will be in the first tranche of projects and get better faster trains.”
“Outdated transport infrastructure has held Sheffield back for too long. Electrification of the line through to Leeds is very welcome and can’t come soon enough.”
More information about the changes can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/multi-billion-pound-drive-to-transform-rail-and-growth-across-yorkshire-and-north-east
Benty Lane Pub Makeover
A fresh chapter for The Sportsman!
The much‑loved Benty Lane pub closed its doors on Monday 12 January for a well‑deserved makeover.
The refurbishment will brighten the space, boost comfort, and keep the pub thriving as one of Crosspool’s favourite community hubs.
Great to see fresh investment in a place so many of us enjoy. They’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 28 January.
Stay tuned for the big reveal
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