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They explain:
For numerous reasons and after careful consideration of all the issues involved, the CDTST trustees have decided that unfortunately it is not feasible for the proposed cycle track to go ahead.
The research that we have done and the negotiations that we have had has lead us to believe that the work is untenable.
We thank everyone who took the time to respond with their comments about the intended project.
The Sheffield Bus Partnership is asking residents to give their views on proposed changes to local bus routes:
You have until Friday 31 July to give your feedback.
Over 20 households in the neighbourhood displayed a scarecrow in their front garden as part of a scarecrow competition at this year’s Crosspool Festival.
Thank you and congratulations to everyone who made one, they were all fantastic! We raised a fantastic £66 for the two Lydgate schools and we know how much fun the families who entered had making them and the spotters too.
If you did not make a scarecrow this year, don’t worry we will be running the competition next year. We hope you will join in then.
The judge has announced the winning scarecrows.
First prize: family pass to Magna, Wish you were here by the Thompson family of Coldwell Lane:
Second prize: box of treats from Lounge@Crosspool: Foxy Fower by the Fowler family of Den Bank Drive:
Third prize: family craft set: Bug hunting Bob by the Mather family of Sandygate Road:
And a judge’s special award goes to The Cows of Crosspool on Den Bank Crescent:
The full list of roads which featured scarecrows is below.
Street |
Scarecrow names/themes |
| Cairns Road | Minions Oh I do like to be beside the seaside |
| Coldwell Lane | What we are |
| Den Bank Crescent | The cows of Crosspool, featuring Moody Cow! The return of the Crosspool cows, featuring skinny cow! |
| Den Bank Drive | Foxy Fowler, our favourite things |
| Den Bank Road | Happy camper |
| Dransfield Road | Harry Potter Sandy The great outdoors |
| Forres Avenue | Space |
| Hagg Lane | |
| Manchester Road | Cowboy My family and other animals Joy and happiness |
| Ringstead Crescent | Olaf |
| Ryegate Road | Animals |
| Sandygate Road | Bug hunting Bob |
| Â Sandygate Park Road | Cuddles |
| Stephen Hill | Jerry |
| Stephen Drive | Bella the ballerina |
| Stephen Hill Road | Shrek |
| Watt Lane | Cricket |
Over 1,300 votes were cast in this year’s Crosspool Festival photography competition.
Under-18s were invited to submit a photo on the theme Things that give me joy. Judges shortlisted four finalists – the winning photo leads the list of entries below.
The four shortlisted competitors came forward for the presentation and each one received their framed photo.
by Kirsty Harrower (13)
by Oliver Shipman (11)
by Lucy May (5)
by Isaac Smith (10)
This depicts some of Isaac’s much-loved gnome collection hiding in his rather wild Crosspool back garden.
For further information about the competition please email Lindsey Beagles: crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com
Do you love baking? Are you aged 18 years old or under and want to show off your skills in front of food judges? Have you got what it takes to become S10 Junior Bake-Off Champion 2015?
If you love baking fantastic cakes, pies and pastry, or simply bonkers about baking bread, then take part in the S10 Junior Bake-Off Competition.
There will be an under 10 and an over 10 category.
If you are interested, just bring along your entry to the Disney Fun Day cake stall at Stephen Hill Church on the morning of the 18 July (drop off from 9.30am.)
The judging will begin at 12pm, will the winners announced at 2pm. Entry is £2 and the winner will receive a prize, a Disney apron and the trophy.
If you think one of the items is yours then please contact Gillian Drinkwater on g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com.
Active8 Sheffield is hosting its annual Charity Fun Day in aid of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity on Sunday 12 July at the King Edwards Community Sports Centre in Crosspool.
The day will have various activities going on with bouncy castles, live music, football, sports, fairground rides, a car boot sale, raffles, a BBQ and more.
If you are interested in booking a car boot pitch, please contact Amy on 0114 240 2308 – Option 2 or 07795 222579.
On Tuesday 7 July Hallam FC will take on Sheffield FC at Sandygate, in a rematch of the world’s oldest derby.
The game kicks off at 7.45pm and entry is £5 for adults and £2 for under 16s.
Match details on Hallam FC website
Unwind at the end of festival week and get into the seventies groove this evening at St. Columba’s from 8—11pm.
It’s an evening of good-time music, karaoke, dancing and all round fun with the highly-regarded Shep’s Disco. Big hair and platform shoes are optional but not essential!
Tickets are £3.50 in advance from Crosspool Pet Supplies or on the door subject to availability. BYO – glasses available.
Crosspool’s annual summer fayre takes place this afternoon from 1pm at CDYST fields on Coldwell Lane.
The overnight rain and fog is due to clear and it looks set to be a warm afternoon with some sunshine!
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