Rivelin Valley Conservation Group is the focus of this documentary from Russell Cavanagh. Watch it to find out more about the group, the history of Rivelin Valley and the work they do.
Gareth Hewitt live at St Columba’s on 15 November
Garth Hewitt, founder of the Amos Trust, will be performing in Crosspool as part of his UK tour. You can hear him at St. Columba’s Church, 503 Manchester Road on Thursday, 15 November at 7.30pm.
Garth will be singing songs and telling stories from his new album, Justice like a River. The songs are inspired by Amos’s partners around the world. From surfing street children in South Africa to grassroots educators in India, from frontline farmers in Nicaragua to creative campaigners in Palestine.
The show is described as ‘an evening of entertainment, encouragement and challenge to make the world a better place.’
Tickets from St Columba’s Church Office (0114 267 0006): £7, or £4.50 concessions.
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum AGM & Open Meeting, 25 October 2012
Below is a bullet point summary of Thursday’s meeting you can also download a PDF copy (53K).
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum AGM & Open Meeting, 25 October 2012
Cllrs Geoff Smith & Rob Frost, Police, 20 Crosspool residents & 9 members of the Forum Management Committee attended. No Guest speakers.
AGM
2011 Minutes adopted as a true record
Matters arising – none.
Chairman’s report
(Ian Hague). The Forum is in its 10 year & has made positive progress, still publishing the Clarion & very popular website. Acting as a voice for the local residents & continuing to have excellent relations with the Council, police etc. The usual Christmas trees were erected. & then Jubilee flags 8 bunting for the summer, floral displays, days out to (Stratford upon Avon), (BBC Salford Quays). Computer courses, Children’s Christmas disco, car boot sales. Crosspool Festival Week & Summer Fayre, Helpers and ideas to Ian please!
Treasurer’s report
(Chris Batchelor). Again a health end of year bank balance. (but as usual one bill still to come in – summer planters).
Nominations, resignations and election of committee members
Chris Batchelor (Treasurer) has resigned, & Marika Szabo (Hagg Copse & the Orchard). Anyone interested in joining the Management Committee to contact Ian or any member. A mandate was given to Ian & the committee to choose a new treasurer.
Open meeting
26th July minutes adopted as a true record
1) Cllr Smith gave explanation on previous questions. Â 2) 51 bus route
Police report
PC Louise Atha:
- Burglaries, although not a major problem at the moment residents were urged to keep their doors & lower windows locked at all times.
- Under-age alcohol (&soon, firework) purchase. Of 24 shops tested one was breaking the law by selling to under-age children.
- Operation Dark Nights starting soon- Halloween & Bonfire Night
- The Broomhill SNA have the lowest statistics for anti-social behaviour in the city! S/A drink-drive campaign will start again on 1st Dec.
Councillors questions and answers
- Election for a Police Commissioner (15th Nov). Both Geoff Smith & Rob Frost did not agree with the need for this extra role, but urged people to use their vote. Full information on the candidates may not come through the door (lack of volunteers) but can be found on the BBC websites.
- HGV vehicles in the Hagg Hill/Stephen Hill areas, Lorries are still following their satnavs & trying to use these routes. Better signage was requested.
- A57 roadwork’s progress? the new relationship with Amey is proving difficult for residents to access information about highways issues. Queries through the SWCA please
- Broomhill library? The financial details about the proposed move to Ashdell Rd are still under discussion.
- No.51 buses? First Bus is putting more resources into this route from next week with additional buses. Residents were asked to keep a note of any issues & pass these to the Councillors,
Events
The Precinct Christmas Trees will go up again, & a Children’s Disco has been arranged for Sunday 2nd December. Well attended Computer courses to continue in Jan 2013. Crosspool Festival Week expected to start on 29th June 2013..
Centenary Celebrations are in hand for 2013 to mark the 100th anniversary of Tapton Congregational Church & the first bus route in Sheffield Jan 1913, the No. 51. A suggested 2014 Crosspool Calendar – ideas/help please?!
 AOB
- Broomhill – new Costa coffee shop opening on the ‘Cream site
- Hagg Copse expected to be put back to its original state in the spring, after the building work
- Road Show at Wesley Hall (31st Oct) – theme active ageing.
The next Open Meeting will be Thurs, 25 October 2012. 7pm, St Columba’s.
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum AGM & Open Meeting, 25 October 2012 (PDF, 53KB)
New 51 bus timetable starts today
A new timetable for the 51 bus service starts today as part of a package of improvements to Sheffield’s bus network.
Passengers have been told that the new timetable for the Crosspool service will be more resilient, with longer journey times to reflect delays and greater recovery time at Lodge Moor before departure on the next journey.
In June, First admitted the 51 service fell short on punctuality. The new timetable was designed in response.
At Thursday’s Crosspool Forum AGM/Open Meeting, local councillors Geoff Smith and Rob Frost pledged to meet with SYPTE and First if the expected improvements to the Crosspool service do not happen.
As well the new 51 timetable, other changes being made to the bus network in an attempt to simplify and improve the overall service. These include co-ordinated timetables that change less often, a new range of tickets, more services on some routes and more buses with low-floor access.
Find out more about Streets Ahead project
Work has now started on improving Sheffield’s roads and pavements as part of Streets Ahead.
You can find out more about the project, and get answers to any questions you may have, at Wesley Hall Methodist Church in Crookes on Wednesday 31 October 2012 between 2 and 5pm.
This event has been designed with older people in mind. Transport is available, so give them a ring on 0114 203 7212 and they’ll organise for you to be picked up and dropped home again.
Agenda for Crosspool Forum Open Meeting and ninth AGM, Thursday 25 October 2012
You are invited to Crosspool Forum’s Open Meeting and ninth AGM on Thursday 25 October at St Columba’s Church. It starts at 7pm.
Come along to give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and council officials. A provisional agenda is below.
Crosspool Forum ninth AGM 25 October 2012 – agenda (PDF, 65KB)
Provisional agenda
Crosspool Forum Open Meeting/AGM
Thursday 25 October 2012 7pm
- Chair’s welcome
- Introduction of top table
- Apologies for absence
Ninth AGM
- Minutes of last meeting to be approved
Bullet points - Matters arising
- Chairman’s report
- Treasurer’s report
- Nominations, resignations and election of committee members
Open Meeting
- Minutes of last meeting to be approved
Bullet points - Matters arising
- Police Liaison
An update on policing in the area - Questions & Answers with Councillors
Cllr. Sylvia Anginotti, Cllr. Geoff Smith, Bob Frost - Guest speaker
- Festival/Fayre; Children Christmas Disco; Boot Sale, etc.
Any other business
Crosspool Forum ninth AGM 25 October 2015 – agenda (PDF, 65KB)
Williamson Hardware will move next door to make way for Sainsbury’s
Broomhill institution Williamson Hardware will move into an adjacent unit to make way for a new Sainsbury’s supermarket.
The landlord of the unit gained planning permission to develop the site for a new occupier earlier this month and it has been confirmed that Sainsbury’s will take it on.
It is believed that Williamson will move into the smaller property next door which was until recently occupied by Blackwell’s bookshop.
A spokesperson from Sainsbury’s said: “The future of local traders is important to us, and we are pleased that Williamson, a long standing local trader, has agreed plans with their landlord to relocate to another adjacent unit on Fulwood Road.”
Williamson has been trading in Broomhill for 52 years.
Crosspool residents left in the dark over faulty street lights
Dransfield Road, the lower part of Watt Lane and neighbouring roads into Ranmoor have been without working street lights for over a week.
The problem was reported on Sunday 7 October to Street Force but the street lights have not yet been repaired. We’re awaiting their response to find out how serious the issue is and when a repair will happen.
In the meantime, drivers and pedestrians are advised to take extra care on affected roads after dark.
Previous problems with street lights in this area were caused by a faulty underground cable, which can take up to 30 days to fix.
Update at 7pm: the street lights are working again now on Dransfield Road.
Sheffield Local Television: Crosspool residents have their say
Crosspool residents gave Look North reporters their views on Sheffield’s forthcoming local TV station on Wednesday.
BBC television cameras broadcast live from Hallgate Road for the 6.30pm bulletin and the report included interviews with local residents from outside Spar.
Sheffield Local Television (SLTV) won the bid for the new TV station, which is expected to broadcast from the Crosspool transmitter next year. It will be available on Freeview channel 8 and show at least four hours of local programming every day.
You can watch the report again on BBC iPlayer until Wednesday 17 October 2012:
Hopes for 51 bus service to improve with new timetable
Bus operator First is expecting Crosspool’s bus service to improve with the introduction of a more resilient timetable from 28 October.
In June, First admitted the 51 service fell short on punctuality. A more resilient new timetable has been designed in response.
A First spokesperson said:
“The new timetable will be much more resilient, incorporating longer journey times to reflect delays and greater recovery time at Lodge Moor before departure on the next journey. More buses and drivers will be required to operate it but deployed to maintain the present level of service where we’re falling short.”
Another expected output from the Sheffield Bus Partnership consultation was that the 51 route would change, with the bus would going via West Street instead of Broad Lane and the drop-in medical centre on Rockingham Street. It doesn’t appear that this change has been implemented in the new timetable.
A new citywide ticket which can be used on all bus and tram services in Sheffield will also be introduced on 28 October.
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