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If you are interested in being part of future litter picks, turn up outside the Spar in the Crosspool precinct at 10am this Saturday and thereafter on the First Saturday of the month. All bags and litter picking kit will be provided.
If you’re wondering why the spring issue of the Crosspool Clarion hasn’t reached your letterbox yet, it’s because the lorry bringing our delivery from the printers was involved in a serious road accident, and the entire batch was unfortunately lost.
The printers are already producing a fresh run for us, and new copies will be on their way as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding; it really does mean a great deal to us.
Olivia Blake MP is holding a community meeting in Crosspool tonight about the Hallam Water campaign.
St Columba’s Church, S10 5PLÂ
6pm this evening (Thursday 26 February)
She’ll be talking about water quality, sewage spills, and what action residents can take locally. All Hallam constituents are welcome to attend.
The spring issue of the Crosspool Clarion (Incorporating St Columba’s & Stephen Hill Church Newsletter) is available to download and read below.
Current issue:Â Volume 23-issue-1-Spring-2026
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.
Engineers are working tirelessly to determine whether the pothole can be filled with love, but early tests suggest tarmac remains the preferred material.
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Our much‑loved Open Gardens returns!
Keen to support a charity close to your heart? Join this year’s Open Gardens and help make it a wonderful community day.
Saturday 27th June 2026 – 10.00am to 4.00pm
To take part, contact:
Ken Rutter and Sue Day 0114 268 0088 156kar@gmail.com
We hope you’ve had a fantastic start to the year!
Alex Gage wanted to remind you that they have been nominated for Optician of the Year Yorkshire and are so grateful for the support they’ve received so far!
Voting closes in 8 days, so there’s still time to help them bring this award home! If you haven’t voted yet, they would love your support. It only takes a moment, and every vote makes a huge difference.
Vote here:Â https://mylocalawards.co.uk/business/alex-gage-opticians/
Supporter of the Crosspool Open Gardens
Thank you once again for being part of Alex Gage Celebrating 30 years of optometric care in the community. Your support means the world to them!
Pancake Party at St Columba’s Church
Tuesday 17 February, 3.30pm–5.00p
Free to Attend
Join us for a fun-filled Pancake Party!Â
Bring along your favourite toppings and enjoy an afternoon of flipping, feasting, and community cheer.
For more information, contact:Â
tara.osborne@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk
Sheffield City Council is seeking views on a proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit across the whole of Crookes. The planned zone would include the shopping centre and more than 40 residential streets stretching between Fulwood Road and Heavygate Road, including Cross Lane, Stannington View Road, Bole Hill Lane and Northfield Road.
Local councillor Minesh Parekh has also asked for Lydgate Lane to be added to the scheme. This extension is now part of the consultation, and he is encouraging residents who support the idea to make their views known.
If the scheme goes ahead, drivers turning from Broomhill’s shopping parade onto Crookes Road would immediately enter the 20mph area. No extra traffic‑calming features, such as speed bumps or cameras, are proposed; the change would be implemented through signage alone. Public Consultation & Map
The Joint Community Safety Team at Lifewise is inviting South Yorkshire residents aged 50+ and anyone who cares for an older person, to WISEUP, a free safety and wellbeing event.
Lifewise Centre, Hellaby, Rotherham (S66 8LB)
Thursday 12 March 2026, 10:00–12:30.
The session takes place on Lifewise’s fully interactive safety set and includes practical guidance from South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, and Sheffield Council. Topics include home fire safety, safer driving for older adults, the Herbert Protocol, and more. The venue is fully accessible and on one level.
To attend, email: lifewise.booking@southyorkshire.police.uk with the full names, postcodes and contact numbers of all attendees, plus any mobility, sight or hearing needs.
For updates on future events, follow Community Safety at Lifewise on Facebook.
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