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Temporary traffic lights are causing delays on Manchester Road in Crosspool, on the stretch between Rivelin Valley Road and the Hagg Lane junction.
The roadworks are in addition to the current disruption at the Broomhill end of Manchester Road caused by work to the water main.
From fun runs to leg waxing, the Crosspool community is coming together to help raise money for children with type one diabetes.
On Sunday 27 May 2012, 33 children from Crosspool schools Lydgate Infant, Lydgate Junior and Tapton – along with children from Waterthorpe Primary and Sheffield High School – are running the 3K fun run in support of children with type one diabetes.
Further to the support received from the local schools, local butcher Philip James is having his legs waxed on Saturday 30 June 2012 at 12pm outside his shop on Sandygate Road – anyone wishing to pay for a wax strip is welcome to sponsor him!
In addition to this, Top to Toe Beauticians on Sandygate Road has raised £424 by organising a raffle. Gym Plus in Crookes and The Avenue Hair & Beauty Salon on Glossop Road are also supporting fundraising efforts.
No one is sure what causes type one diabetes, but a virus that mainly affects children is believed to be the most likely cause and Crosspool community has been immensely supportive in raising funds for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Local children taking part in the fun run have their own logo, ‘ToD’, which will be advertised on their running t-shirts, so look out for them on the day and give them a cheer.
If you wish to discover more about type one diabetes and the ongoing fundraising you can visit the blog at www.kidswithtod.blogspot.co.uk.
Update 19 May: Good news, Maxi returned home on Friday night. Thanks for checking your sheds and garages.
A large black and white cat answering to the name or Max of Maxi went missing from the Watt Lane area on Saturday 13 May around 2pm. Have you seen him?
He is a solid cat with a white tummy, white stripes on his back legs, white front and back paws, a torn ear, a white bib and central white facial markings.
The owners are asking whether local residents could check garages, basements, greenhouses and sheds in case she is trapped inside.
Any news of Max would be gratefully received. Please contact Jane on 07981 078762.
Max previously went missing in October 2011 but came home a few days later.
A spring garage sale/Korean food sale takes place at King Edward VII Lower School on Saturday 19 May 2012.
It is organised by Sheffield Korean School and as well as Korean food, you’ll be able to buy books, clothes, stationary and toys.
The sale runs from 10:30am–12.30pm at the school on Darwin Lane in Crosspool. Contact Mr Paul Lee (o7982 261085) or Mrs Jeung (07506 739998) for more information.
Police officers will be dispensing safety and crime prevention advice to members of the Crosspool community on Wednesday 20 June at a Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) stall.
Broomhill SNT will set up outside Spar in Crosspool from 10am-12pm, so pop along if you have any questions about staying safe and reducing crime in our community.
Temporary traffic signals have gone up on Manchester Road, causing delays to commuter traffic.
The area affected is between the junction of Tapton Mount Close and Tapton House Road. The work by Yorkshire Water is scheduled to last until 13 June 2012.
A bus stop on the south side of Manchester Road has also been temporarily moved further up the street to accommodate the roadworks.
More information on the work from Balfour Beatty:
This work is being carried out as part of our ongoing schemes to renew water mains throughout Yorkshire in order to help prevent bursts and boost the drinking water quality.
This work consists of renewing a section of 4 inch cast iron water main at Manchester Road between Fulwood Road and Tapton House Road which will take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
We will be starting work 8 May 2012 at the Junction of Tapton House Road, progressing towards the junction of Sale Hill using 2 way traffic lights for safety. The work between Sale Hill and the junction of Fulwood Road will only be carried out on Sundays or during school holidays using 3 way traffic lights for safety. Â Traffic lights will be manned at peak times to aid with traffic flow.
We understand the inconvenience these road works and traffic management cause to motorists but hope you appreciate this is in place for everyone’s safety while we carry out these essential water improvement works.
Details of the next few Crosspool WI meetings have been announced:
| Monday 21 May, 7-9pm | Crosspool WI evening group | St Columba’s church. Guest speaker: Alan Sherwood ‘Living in the Antarctic’ |
| Monday 28 May, 1-3pm | Crosspool WI afternoon group | Gardening Q&A with Richard from Valleyside. Meet 12.45pm at Stephen Hill church for a lift or 1pm at Valleyside cafe |
| Monday 18 June, 7-9pm | Crosspool WI evening group | St Columba’s church. Guest speaker: Fibre Arts ‘Jubilee Pottery’ |
For more information, follow Crosspool WI on Facebook, Twitter or call 07894 387406.
Crosspool pub The Plough on Sandygate Road gets a mention in the May edition of Beer Matters magazine. Thanks to Sheffield CAMRA for letting us publish it here:
It is just over a year since Andy and Cheryl Clay came to The Plough on Sandygate Road and they have just overseen the refurbishment.
There is a main bar area and two raised levels, the surrounding woodwork has all been varnished and the bar has been polished and has a new set of hand pumps.
There is a pleasant mix of decor in the different areas and with a new lighting system mood and ambiance can be crated for different occasions.
Monday night is vintage TV with Julie, Thursday is quiz night with jackpot and there is also a quiz on Sunday night, both with free buffet. A pool table is tucked away to the rear of the pub.
Where possible all ingredients for the home made dishes are locally sourced, these include speciality dishes and deserts. Up to five beers are available, Tetley Bitter, Farmers Blonde and guest beers mainly from local breweries.
The magazine is available to pick up for free from Sheffield pubs.
Liberal Democrat Rob Frost has been elected as a councillor for Crookes in the 2012 local elections.
The results were as follows:
Rob Frost, Liberal Democrat – 1,965
Abdul Khayum, Labour Party – 1,416
Amy Mack, Green Party – 808
John Hesketh, Independent – 736
James Hoyes, Conservative – 360
Alec Hayward, UKIP – 323
There were a total of 5,608 votes from an electorate of 13,966 in Crookes, which gives a turnout in our ward of 40%.
Overall in Sheffield, the Labour gained nine seats and the Liberal Democrats lost nine. So Labour remain in overall control of Sheffield City Council.
The result for mayoral referendum will be announced later today.
Crookes Ward local election 2012 result
Crosspudlians will be casting their votes today to choose a new local councillor for the Crookes ward and decide whether or not Sheffield council should switch to a system that would see it led by an elected mayor.
There are 28 seats up for election, which is one third of Sheffield City Council. In the Crookes ward there are six candidates standing:
Read comments from some of the candidates about why they say you should vote for them
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