Planning application for The Plough recommended for refusal

The Plough, Sandygate Road
The Plough, Sandygate Road

Planning officers are recommending that the convenience store planning application from Sainsbury’s is refused and that the Plough should be retained as a public house and community asset.

Read the planning application officer’s report (PDF, 1119KB)

The report goes to the Planning Committee on Tuesday 10 January.

The Save the Plough and the Sporting Heritage of Sandygate campaign group posted on Facebook: “Thanks to everyone who has supported us during a long and quite challenging community campaign.”

You’re invited for a festive drink and mince pie on Friday 23 December between 5:30pm. and 6:30pm in The Plough car park.

Mince pies and mulled wine at The Plough on Friday

The Plough, Sandygate Road
The Plough, Sandygate Road

The Save the Plough and the Sporting Heritage of Sandygate campaign group is inviting everyone for a festive drink on Friday 23 December between 5:30pm. and 6:30pm in The Plough car park.

Salvation Army Brass Band Christmas 2016 concert in Crosspool

Stephen Hill Methodist Church
Stephen Hill Methodist Church

The Salvation Army Brass Band will lead a traditional Christmas concert of carols and Christmas music at Stephen Hill Methodist Church at 7.45pm on Wednesday 14 December.

There is no admission charge but a minimum donation of £5 is suggested. All the money raised goes to support the work of the Salvation Army.

Salvation Army Brass Band Christmas concert in Crosspool
Salvation Army Brass Band Christmas concert in Crosspool

2017 Crosspool Calendar almost sold out

2017 Crosspool Calendar
2017 Crosspool Calendar

2017 Crosspool Calendars are almost out of stock. If you’d like a copy or two for stocking fillers then make sure you pick them up before they sell out.

They’re available from GT News, Charisma, Nest, Enhance and the pet shop.

Many thanks to those who have already purchased their copies. Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.