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Den Bank Drive tree removed

Remains of tree on Den Bank Drive
Remains of tree on Den Bank Drive

On 21 December, residents of Den Bank Drive returned from work to discover that a tree had been removed without warning from a grass verge on the street.

A card was left to say that the tree was dead, although according to residents it had full blossom last Spring.

Further enquiries to Street Force reveal that the tree had been inspected earlier on in the year and was diagnosed as infected. There is no budget available to pay for a replacement tree in the current financial year.

Den Bank Drive resident Mark Shipman commented: “I am upset that the tree was removed without any communication until afterwards.”

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Revised convenience store appeal letter sent out

Following yesterday’s mix up regarding the closing date for commenting on the convenience store planning application appeal, a revised letter has now been sent out. This second letter features the new deadline date of 26 January 2011.

A copy of the new letter is below. If you have a view on the appeal then please submit your comments in one of three ways:

  • online at www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk. In the case reference box, insert the number 2140979
  • by emailing teamp7@pins.gsi.gov.uk, quoting Planning Inspectorate Reference APP/J4423
  • in writing by post, quoting Planning Inspectorate Reference APP/J4423/A/10/2140979/NWF and enclosing three copies of your letter. The address is: Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/18A, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN

The original application was rejected on the grounds of unsuitable/insufficient car parking accommodation and inadequate on-site servicing provision and servicing from the highway.

Revised appeal letter 1
Revised appeal letter 1
Revised appeal letter 2
Revised appeal letter 2
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Convenience store planning application appeal: submit your comments by 26 January

As expected, Turner Investments Ltd have submitted an appeal against the decision to refuse permission for planning application 10/02657/FUL, a convenience store in the current Motor World premises on Lydgate Lane.

This morning, Crosspool residents who commented on the application received a letter stating that the appeal started on 15 December and it appears that the window for comments is due to close today, Wednesday 29 December. It turns out that this should have read Wednesday 26 January 2011. A revised letter expected shortly.

A copy of the letter being sent out is below. If you have a view on the appeal then please submit your comments in one of three ways:

  • online at www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk. In the case reference box, insert the number 2140979
  • by emailing teamp7@pins.gsi.gov.uk, quoting Planning Inspectorate Reference APP/J4423
  • in writing by post, quoting Planning Inspectorate Reference APP/J4423/A/10/2140979/NWF and enclosing three copies of your letter. The address is: Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/18A, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN
Appeal letter
Appeal letter page 1
Appeal letter page 2
Appeal letter page 2
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Computer courses starting in January 2011 in Crosspool

Three computer courses are starting next month in Crosspool, two National Open College Network ones run by Crosspool Forum and one BBC First Click Beginners course run by Tuition Extra. Details are below:

National Open College Network courses

Following in the success of the two previous computer courses, and wishing to build on the student’s achievements, Crosspool Forum has managed to secure patronage for two further National Open College Network (NOCN) 10 week courses.

They run on Fridays, starting on 14 January 2011 at St Columba’s Church Hall on Manchester Road. Laptops are provided. The two courses are:

Using ICT Computer Basic
Word, desktop publishing and paint
9:30am-11:30am

Word processing level 1 & level 2
11:45am-1:45pm

The NOCN courses carry a modest charge of £1 per hour for tuition, plus a £6 per term enrolment fee, so a 20 hour course will cost £26. Learners on income-related benefits pay to enrol and nothing else.

Anyone wishing to join either of the above courses should contact Ian, Crosspool Forum, on 0114 335 1674.

BBC First Click Beginners email and internet course

Have you got a new laptop, netbook or smartphone for Christmas and have no idea how to use it? Why not book in for a beginners course at Tuition Extra in Crosspool to help you get started?

Tuition Extra on Sandygate Road has teamed up with the BBC’s First Click initiative which aims to help out people who don’t know how to use the internet. We are planning to cover many topics including:

  • how to open and use an e-mail account
  • how to use a web browser
  • using price comparison sites to get cheaper insurance and utility bills
  • using Facebook and Twitter
  • and anything else you want to learn how to do

If you have your own laptop or other mobile device you can bring it along or you can use one of our computers.

Courses will be starting in the new year from 10-11.30am during the week at a cost of £5 per session. Tuition Extra is located in Crosspool shops in the flat above A Villa Caruso (52 Sandygate Road). Places must be booked in advance by calling Carolyn Sleath on 0114 230 9566 or 07875 039887. When we have five participants, the course will run.

You can also get more information at www.tuitionextra.co.uk or by emailing carolynsleath@tuitionextra.co.uk – but if you can do that, you probably don’t need us!

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Boxing day match postponed

This was issued by Hallam FC this morning:

Following a pitch inspection at 10.00 am this morning (23rd December 2010), it is with great regret that the Boxing Day 150th Anniversary Match between Hallam FC & Sheffield FC at The Worlds Oldest Football Ground, Sandygate Road, Sheffield has had to be postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Good news

A date for the match to be played has been pencilled in for Good Friday the 22nd of April 2011 – which will round off Hallam FCs 150th Season.

ALL TICKETS PURCHASED FOR BOXING DAY WILL BE VALID FOR THE RE-ARRANGED DATE and we will keep you informed on confirmation of the fixture date as soon as we have approval from both Leagues.

Despite the huge disappointment of not being able to add this historic spectacle to your festive season Hallam FC would like to wish you and yours all the best for Christmas and The New Year and look forward to seeing you in April.

Kind Regards
Hallam Football Club

www.theoldestfootballgroundintheworld.com

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Boxing day match latest

Hallam FC have issued an update about Sunday’s big match against Sheffield FC:

  • Tickets are still available to purchase in person from the Plough pub on Sandygate Road
  • If you have already ordered tickets online, the final date that they were posted out was 20 December. Any ordered via the internet after this date will be available for collection at the ground on the day
  • With supporters travelling from around the UK and abroad, a pitch inspection is planned for tomorrow (Thursday 23 December) to assess the impact of the current cold spell. Following this an update will be issued regarding the likelihood of the match taking place, as the club very much hopes it will. There will also be a pitch inspection on the day of the match
  • A commemorative programme and limited edition Badges (numbered 1- 150) will also be on sale on the day

We’ll pass on any news as soon as we get it after tomorrow’s pitch inspection.

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51 bus service over the holiday period

First Mainline route 51
First will run a reduced 51 bus service over the holiday period

First South Yorkshire has announced the timetable for the 51 bus route over Christmas and new year.

No buses will run on Christmas day, Boxing day or new year’s day, and a Saturday service will operate on many other days over the festive season.

Full details are on the First South Yorkshire website:

Summary of Christmas and new year First bus services (2010/11) in South Yorkshire

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Sandygate visitors centre on track following six-figure Hallam FC donation

A £280,000 visitors centre is likely to be built in 2011 at Sandygate after a loyal fan left Hallam football club an unexpected donation in his will.

Long-term supporter Roger Bell followed the Countrymen home and away but never told anyone at the Crosspool club his plans to leave them a financial gift when he passed away.

The money will be used to fund ground improvements, including a visitors centre and new clubhouse.

Fan leaves fortune to non-leaguers (Sheffield Star report)

Sandygate
Sandygate: the money left to the club will help fund a visitors centre and new clubhouse
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Wanted: your pictures for Crosspool Festival Art Show

Painting by Rosie Hoyland
Painting by Crosspool artist Rosie Hoyland

Plans are in place to host an Art Show in St Columba’s church as part of next year’s Crosspool Festival in July.

The organisers are appealing for artists who live in the Crosspool area or are involved in the Crosspool community to submit work for the show.

If you are interested in taking part, please contact Margaret Townrow on 0114 230 1098 or towniesrm@talktalk.net, or Judith Hanson on 0114 268 1505 or hasseandjudith@btinternet.com before 15 April 2011.

Washday Blues by Margaret Townrow
Washday Blues by Crosspool artist Margaret Townrow
Ken Hoyland painting
Whitby by Crosspool artist Ken Hoyland