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28 Nov, 2010

Sandygate Road hit and run: did you witness it?

A Crosspool resident has been in touch to appeal for information regarding a hit and run incident on Sandygate Road that left him in hospital and his bicycle seriously damaged.

On the evening of 18 November 2010 at about 6:35pm, James Huntingdon of St Francis Close was knocked off his bike at the Sandygate Road/Coldwell Lane/Carsick Hill Road junction.

He had turned right from Carsick Hill Road and was travelling on Sandygate Road towards Crosspool when a silver Toyota Celica pulled out of Coldwell Lane and collided with the cyclist’s left side.

Although James was taken to hospital, thankfully his injuries aren’t too serious. However, his bike was damaged – leaving him with a large repair bill – and the police have not yet managed to trace the driver.

Did you see the accident? Or do know anyone with a silver Toyota Celica that has recently had damage to the front of the car?

If so, you can help James by contacting the police on 0114 220 202, referencing incident number 829/18 November.

James Huntingdon of St Francis Close on the Sandygate Road junction where the accident happened

27 Nov, 201029 Nov, 2010

Snow arrives in Crosspool

This week has seen the first snow fall of the season in Crosspool.

After a light dusting on Wednesday night, around an inch of snow was awaiting residents this morning.

At 9am, the main road through the precinct and Manchester Road were clear. Less major roads in the neighbourhood were still coated in snow so until it melts, be careful if you are heading out.

The first snow of the season fell this week in Crosspool: the precinct at 9am this morning

26 Nov, 2010

Crosspool Festival 2011 dates announced

Crosspool Festival will return in 2011 from 2 to 10 July.

Plenty of events are being planned for everyone in the community, so put the dates in your diary and watch this space for details of what is happening. There will also be opportunities to get involved.

One highlight that will definitely return as part of next summer’s festival is Crosspool Open Gardens, a money-raising charity event that sees members of the community open up their gardens for others to enjoy.

If you think that you may be interested in opening up your garden for the day then do get in touch with Roger Kite on 0114 230 6194.

Crosspool Festival 2010

Den Bank Close garden featuring a model railway at Crosspool Open Gardens, July 2010

25 Nov, 201025 Nov, 2010

Craft Fayre raises over £1,000 for charity

Stephen Hill church’s twentieth annual craft fayre on 13 November raised a total of £1,22o, which will be split between St Luke’s Hospice, H.A.R.C., Weston Park Cancer Support, Sheffield Blind and W.O.R.K. Ltd.

A stall in aid of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice raised £562, which was made up to £800 by an anonymous donor.

View photos from the Craft Fayre

Craft Fayre at Stephen Hill Methodist Church

24 Nov, 2010

Minutes of convenience store planning board meeting and appeals procedure

The minutes of the planning board meeting on 2 November 2010 where convenience store planning application 10/02657/FUL was discussed are now available on the council website.

They confirm the decision of the planning board to refuse planning permission for a convenience store on Lydgate Lane in the premises currently occupied by Motor World:

9. APPLICATIONS UNDER VARIOUS ACTS/REGULATIONS

RESOLVED: b) following consideration of additional information, as contained within a supplementary report circulated at the meeting, an application for planning permission for a single/two storey extension to retail unit and use of first-floor as ancillary accommodation at Motor World, 340 Lydgate Lane (Case No. 10/02657/FUL) be refused for the reasons outlined in the report

Minutes for 2 November 2010 planning board (Word, 77KB)

Planning officers report (see pages 34-42 (PDF, 3.7MB)

Meanwhile, details for the procedure regarding any possible appeal have also been confirmed.

The applicant has six months in which to appeal the planning board’s decision. If an appeal is lodged, objectors to the original scheme will be notified of the appeal and invited to make further comments.

An appeal may take several forms, it could be undertaken via written representations only, a public hearing or a public inquiry, in the latter two cases members of the public can attend.

23 Nov, 201024 Nov, 2010

Big week starts with defeat for Countrymen

Despite taking a first half lead through Martin Brissett, Hallam FC’s week of three home games began on Saturday with a 4-1 defeat to Lincoln Moorlands Railway.

The Countrymen’s next outing is the derby match against Dinnington Town tonight at Sandygate, who are just two places above them in the league.

As the Crosspool club’s Twitter account mentions, Sandygate is the place to be to see lots of goals: there have been 25 in their last five home games. Unfortunately, only three have been for Hallam!

Official Hallam FC website

NCEL results, fixtures and tables

Hallam FC in action against Lincoln Moorlands Railway at Sandygate (photo: Ritchie Woods) — Hallam FC in action against Long Eaton United at Sandygate (photo: Ritchie Woods)

22 Nov, 20107 Dec, 2010

Gospel Concert by the University of Sheffield Gospel Choir

On Thursday 2 December 2010, Stephen Hill Methodist Church in Crosspool is hosting a Gospel Concert featuring the University of Sheffield Gospel Choir.

The event, which will feature an eclectic mix of music for Christmas, starts at 7:30pm. Entry for adults is £5, with concessions £3.50. Tea or coffee and biscuits are included.

The University of Sheffield Gospel Choir come to Stephen Hill on 2 December 2010

21 Nov, 201021 Nov, 2010

South West Community Assembly community group review

On Monday representatives from Crosspool Forum will be attending a South West Community Assembly community group review at Sheffield town hall.

The purpose of the get together is to work out how local groups can be more involved in the work that the South West Community Assembly does on behalf of the wider community.

Matthew Rush, South West Community Assembly Officer, explains more:

Since before the official launch of the South West Community Assembly in May 2009 we have been looking at developing engagement with local groups. So far we have achieved mixed success and would now like to review the situation and look at using a model that is fit for purpose across the four wards. The hope is that we can involve groups more in the work that the Assembly does on behalf of the wider community.

Rather that replicating our previous attempts to nurture a formal relationship with community groups through the Partner Panel we would like to hear what your group has to say and what you feel is the best way forward.

It will be chaired by Councillor Mike Reynolds and include workshops as a way of exploring the best way forward.

Also invited to the session are representatives from Dore and Totley Ward Forum, Ecclesall Forum and Hallam Community Youth Association. We’ll report back on how it goes.

19 Nov, 201025 Nov, 2010

Crosspool police box open on Saturday 20 November

This Saturday 20 November between 10am and 12 noon the Crosspool police box on Lydgate Lane will be open to allow residents to raise issues either with the police or possibly a councillor.

The police are currently investigating the anti-social behavior of a small number of students in the precinct at lunchtime. Drug dealing is also becoming a concern, and the police would welcome any information that you may have.

You can contact PC Louise Atha by emailing louise.atha@southyorks.pnn.police.uk.

The Lydgate Lane police box is at the top of the hill, near Tapton Hill transmitter.