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Tesco Express on Manchester Road: construction begins

Construction begins on the Manchester Road Tesco Express
Construction begins on the Manchester Road Tesco Express

Residents living near the former petrol station on Manchester Road have received a letter sent on behalf of Tesco Express confirming that work on the convenience store is underway and will continue until June.

The letter states that planned work includes the decommissioning of the fuel storage tanks, demolition of the kiosk, the building of new foundations and a two-storey building, alterations to the footpath and access point to the shop and a new car park.

Working hours during construction will be 8am-6pm weekdays and 8am-1pm Saturdays.

The planning application to demolish the petrol station and build a convenience store was approved last March.

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Local badminton club looking for new members

Ranmoor Badminton Club
Ranmoor Badminton Club is looking for new recruits

Ranmoor Badminton Club is looking for new recruits. They meet Fridays at 7pm on at Tapton School sports hall.

If you’re interested in getting involved then visit www.ranmoorbadmintonclub.co.uk or telephone 0114 230 2961 for more information.

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First aid training and singing sessions at Tapton Congregational Church

Tapton Congregational Church on Manchester Road is hosting two upcoming events.

First Aid Training Friday 26 February, 10.30am

A short course by St John’s Ambulance providing Basic First Aid advice. The cost is £30 to non-church members. Contact Darryl Lomas 0114 230 8191/ Mobile: 07971 408809 to reserve a place.

Just Come and Sing 10.30am-12.30pm, Saturday 30 April

Everyone welcome whatever your singing prowess or otherwise, just come along to the church.

Tapton Hill Congregational Church, Crosspool
Tapton Hill Congregational Church, Crosspool
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Changes to former Motor World/Pop-Up Shop planning application

Pop-up Shop, Crosspool
Pop-up Shop, Crosspool

Amended proposals for the Pop-Up Shop on Lydgate Lane in Crosspool are now available for viewing and comment on the council planning website.

Last year a planning application was submitted to add a two-storey side extension and alter the roof design to create three flats and extended retail space on the ground floor for a chemist.

The changes to the plans include:

  • the main ridges are changed to pointed apex form
  • the west gable is changed to matching coursed stonework where not completely obscured by the adjoining building garage construction
  • the front dormers have been reduced to align more closely with first floor windows below using thinner wall construction
  • the waste bin compound is now shown with stone pier and timber gate enclosure
  • refuge marking is provided to the side entrance to the show and additionally marking to the relocated first floor stair approach

You have until Wednesday 17 February 2016 to comment on application 15/04122/FUL on the council website.

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Tickets available for Crosspool The Little Mermaid panto next week

You’re invited to come and support the young people of Crosspool as they perform the 48th annual youth pantomime at Stephen Hill Church next week, The Little Mermaid.

The show promises to be perfect half term holiday fun and includes lots of traditional pantomime laughs – custard pies, comedy sketches, singing, dancing and plenty of audience participation. This is your chance to support the fantastic effort put in by the young people living in and around Crosspool.

Tickets are still available for the Wednesday night show (10 Feb), Thursday night show (11 Feb) and Friday night show (12 Feb) – curtain up at 7.30pm!

Tickets are £5 (£4 for those aged 11 and below) and are available online or from or Bob Hodges on 0114 2303 207.

The Little Mermaid poster
The Little Mermaid poster
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Items wanted for Crosspool Summer Fayre

Books wanted for Crosspool Summer Fayre
Donations wanted for Crosspool Summer Fair

Do you have any unwanted prizes, gifts or bric-a-brac that might be suitable for the Crosspool Forum Summer Fayre tombola or one of the stalls?

If so, please get in touch on g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com. We can collect if necessary, or they can be dropped off locally.

The dates for the 2016 festival are Friday 24 June-3 July, with the Summer Fayre scheduled for Saturday 2 July.

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National Libraries Day 2016 at Broomhill Community Library

Broomhill library
Broomhill library

Broomhill Community Library will be celebrating National Library Day on Saturday 6 February 2016 with a series of events.

Come along between 10.30am and 4pm to join in celebrations – admission is free:

  • all day: cake stall, refreshments, book stall, Friends of Botanical Gardens stall, Rhyme & Reason books, Children’s activities – face painting, crafts
  • at 11am and 2pm: Berlie Doherty (8-12 year olds); Alan Brown (4 – 7 year olds); Jill Sinclair – illustrated talk on ‘Rediscovering the library garden’.
  • 2.30pm: Ken Thompson – Gardening question time.

Broomhill Community Library

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Crosspool mums host weekday exercise classes for 2-4 year olds

Two Crosspool-based mums of pre-schoolers have set up exercise classes for 2-4 year old girls and boys to help children build confidence, develop key skills, establish healthy habits – and have lots of fun at the same time.

The Minimovez sessions take place every weekday morning in term time. Most classes are held just down the road at Tapton Masonic Hall and are taught by qualified teacher.

The aim is to promote safe, healthy and fun fitness for children. All the activities are carefully designed to encourage children to be energetic, using the full range of skills to develop self-confidence and self-esteem.

You can book a free taster session by calling 07838 81874 or visiting  www.minimovez.com for more information,

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Sandygate Road lines to be repainted week commencing 1 Feburary

The removal of the current Sandygate Road white lines and the painting of a white line in the original position on the road is scheduled for Tuesday 2 February.  Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 February have been allocated as additional work days in case of weather problems.

Residents raised concerns over the markings online and at the Crosspool Forum Open a Meeting in October. Earlier this month Crookes Councillor Geoff Smith confirmed that the lines are to be put back back to where they were before.