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Vote for your favourite photo in the 2015 Crosspool Festival photography competition for under 18s

4 July update: the vote has closed and the results will be announced soon!

It’s time to vote in this year’s Crosspool Festival photography competition!

Under-18s were invited to submit a photo on the theme Things that give me joy!

The judges have shortlisted four photos and would like you to choose which best tells a story to the viewer and that really captures the essence of joy.

Vote using the poll at the bottom of the page. The poll closes on Saturday 4 July, and we’ll be hiding the results from Thursday 2 July so keep the winner secret during the final days of voting. Entries will be displayed during the festival.

Photo 1 – sun, sky and clouds

Vote at the bottom of the page.

Photo 1 - vote for this at the bottom of the page
Photo 1 – sun, sky and clouds. Vote for this at the bottom of the page

Photo 2 – garden with gnomes

Vote at the bottom of the page.

Photo 2 - garden with gnomes. Vote for this at the bottom of the page
Photo 2 – garden with gnomes. Vote for this at the bottom of the page

Photo 3 – playground slide

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Photo 3 - playground slide. Vote for this at the bottom of the page
Photo 3 – playground slide. Vote for this at the bottom of the page

Photo 4 – meerkats

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Photo 4 - meerkats. Vote for this at the bottom of the page
Photo 4 – meerkats. Vote for this at the bottom of the page

The poll closes on Saturday 4 July, and we’ll be hiding the results from Thursday 2 July so to keep the winner secret during the final days of voting.

For further information about the competition please email Lindsey Beagles: crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com

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Books, DVDs, CDs and tombola prizes wanted for Crosspool Summer Fayre

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

Books, DVDs and CDs

Can you spare any unwanted books DVDs and CDs for Crosspool Summer Fayre stalls?

If you can donate any then please call Mark on 0114 230 9469 for delivery arrangement.

Tombola prizes

If any unwanted prizes or new gifts that might be suitable for the Crosspool Forum Summer Fayre Tombola stall, please get in touch using g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com. We can collect if necessary, or they can be dropped off locally.

The annual Summer Fayre will take place on Saturday 4 July. It’s part of the 2015 Crosspool Festival, which this year runs Friday 26 June to Sunday 5 July.

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Professional rock climber Steve McClure to host Crosspool Festival event

Steve McClure event at Crosspool Festival
Steve McClure event at Crosspool Festival

One of the best rock climbers in the world will be sharing his experiences at a Crosspool Festival event.

Having climbed the hardest sport route in the UK, Steve McClure knew from early childhood encounters with the sandstone outcrops of the North York Moors that he was destined to be a rock climber.

Now Sheffield based, his new book, Beyond Limits, tells the story of a climber and his obsessive exploration of the sport, of finding a true passion, taking it to the limits, and then the careful balancing of this passion against other areas of life to give the greatest rewards.

Steve will be giving his illustrated talk A Life through Rock Climbing on Wednesday 1 July 7.30pm (bar open from 7pm) at Hallam FC clubhouse on Sandygate Road in Crosspool.

Admission is free, but there will be a retiring collection for festival charities. Signed copies of Steve’s book will be on sale.

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Crosspool street market is on Sunday 28 June 2015

Crosspool Festival street market
Crosspool Festival street market on Selborne Road

Final preparations are underway for Crosspool’s annual Selborne Road street market on Sunday 28 June.

The event is your opportunity to buy local food, cakes, plants, crafts, jewellery, clothes and books from over 40 stalls and also enjoy entertainment throughout the afternoon.

During the market, Crosspool Art Group will be exhibiting in the garden at 55 Selborne Road where tea and picnic facilities will also be available.

Crosspool Street market is open 12-4pm and is part of the 2015 Crosspool Festival.

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Frozen fundraiser for Paris performance

Frozen fundraiser for Paris performance
Frozen fundraiser for Paris performance

Local youngsters from June D Gill School of Theatre Dance, based at Stephen Hill church in Crosspool, have been selected for the Disney Performing Arts onstage programme in Paris – and they’re hosting a special event to raise funds to help make the trip happen.

The group is busily raising funds to support the 27 girls with the cost of costumes and travel for the October trip.

Local Businesses in Crosspool, Fulwood, Ranmoor and Broomhill have donated some fabulous prizes for a raffle. Tickets can be purchased at the Dance School Stephen Hill on Saturdays Mornings or by calling Lucy on 07854 285700.

Meanwhile, on Saturday 18 July they’ll hold a Magical Disney Fun Day at Stephen Hill Church from 10am-2pm.

Princess Elsa from Frozen, Cinderella and other guests will be meeting everyone and there will be a summer fair with cake stalls, a chocolate fountain, coffee, dancing, face painting, nail art, hair braiding, sideshows, princess & pirate crafts and princess pamper massages for parents. Come in fancy dress if you like!

Disney-Poster

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Guided history walk around Crosspool on Tuesday 30 June

A guided history walk of Crosspool will depart at 10am from St Columba’s church on Tuesday 30 June.

The walk is led by Jan Millward and will take in historical places of interest in the Crosspool area with interesting stories about the people who lived and worked here. It’ll take about an hour and a half.

And if you don’t fancy the official history walk, get yourself a copy of Crosspool Chronicles walking guide, which will be on sale at the street market on Sunday 28 June and locally throughout festival week.

The walks cover Crosspool, Sandygate, Lydgate, Bell Hagg and Tapton Hill right back to 1695, looking at who lived here and where and what they did. There are lots of old photos and stories to enjoy.