One day writing workshop in Crosspool on Sunday 4 February

Nest cafe in Crosspool will host a Sunday writing retreat next month.
Draft Zero takes place on Sunday 4 February. The day will be a mixture of writing exercises, free writing time and drinks and snacks, which are included in the price of a ticket.
Visit sundaywriter.org, check out the Facebook event or contact sundaywriter@pobox.com for further information.
Crosspool WI announces 2018 programme

Crosspool Women’s Institute has confirmed details of its 2018 meetings.
Everyone is welcome to come and join or come as a visitor to see what they do.
For more information:
- Visit www.crosspoolwi.moonfruit.com
- Email crosspoolwi@live.co.uk
- Facebook at www.facebook.com/CrosspoolWomensInstitute
- Twitter at @crosspoolwi
Last chance to get a 2018 Crosspool Calendar

The last few remaining Crosspool Calendars are available now from local shops.
Many of the photos in the calendar are once again taken by local residents
The 2018 Crosspool calendar is available for just £4 from Charisma, Cocker & Carr, Crosspool Pet Supplies, Enhance, Nest and GT News.
Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.
2018 Christmas tree recycling in Crosspool
There’s a chance for Crosspool residents to recycle their Christmas tree on Sunday 7 January, 10-11.30am, outside Direct Travel.
Volunteers will be collecting contributions to support the work of Crosspool Forum in our community. If you would like to give then the suggested donation is £2.
If you can spare an hour or two in the morning to assist with the recycling and with the clear up afterwards then your help would be appreciated – please come along from 10am.
Have you found a set of keys?
Update 24 December: ‪These keys were found within six hours of posting. Thanks for your help, everyone!‬
Someone has been in touch to say they have lost a key ring containing three keys.
If you’ve picked them up, please can you contact Crosspool Forum using crosspoolforum@gmail.com or 07713 687 955 and we’ll try and get them back to the owner.
Crosspool Tavern reopens as Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery

One of our local pubs has a new look and new menu.
On Friday 8 December, the Crosspool Tavern reopened with an expanded menu, including fresh dough pizzas, burgers, carvery meats and pub classics. Five new jobs have been created.

Speaking about the conversion general manager, Christopher Squire, said: “We’re excited about the new changes and are looking forward to welcoming the people of Sheffield to come and see what Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery is all about.
“We’re a real part of the local community and are looking to support local charities, projects and host a variety of events and activities that everyone can enjoy.”
Winter 2017 Crosspool Clarion out now

The new issue of the Crosspool Clarion is available to download and read below.
Current issue: Winter 2017, Volume 14, Issue 4 (PDF, 5.9MB)
Some back issues of past editions of the Clarion are also available to download.
To read PDFs on your computer, you may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
King Edward VII School Christmas Fair, Monday 18 December 2017
Have you had your toolbox stolen?
Found in a black bin: a tool box containing a number of tools, possibly stolen then dumped. If you think it is yours, contact Paul at Direct Travel: 0114 268 7500 (you’ll need to provide a description).




