Author: Chairman Crosspool Forum

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Precinct Christmas Trees go up Tomorrow

Christmas trees
Decorating the Christmas trees

If you enjoy decorating Christmas trees and spreading joy, we have a great opportunity for you.
We need some volunteers to help us adorn the precinct Christmas trees with LED lights that will make them sparkle.

The trees will be placed in strategic locations around the precinct to create a festive and inviting environment for shoppers and visitors.

This is a wonderful way to give back to our community and share some holiday spirit.

Thanks to Valleyside Garden Centre, we will receive twenty-four Christmas trees at the forecourt in front of Direct Travel:
Tomorrow Sunday, 3rd December, at 10am.
We would appreciate your help in this festive activity.

Don’t forget to bring a pair of gloves!

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Tapton Congregational Christmas

Christmas Carol Service

Loxley Silver Band Play
Local and Traditional Carols

Sunday 17th December 2.45pm

Tapton Hill Congregational Church
The Corner of Tapton Hill Road
and Manchester Road S10 5GB

Mince Pies and Festive drinks afterward.

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Hallam Choral

An evening of festive music with

‘Hallam Choral’

9th December 7.30pm
St. Mark’s Church
Broomhill, S10 2SE
Tickets £15~(Under 21s free)
Available via Eventbrite or on the door


Programme includes:
Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Christmas Carols
Rutter – When Icicles Hang
with traditional & modern carols &
Christmas songs for all to join in
Musical Director: Kate Thompson
Organist: Martin Thiselton
Soloist: Daniel Sumner


Serving mulled wine & mince pies
Suggested donation £3

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Crosspool Clarion Winter 2023

Distributed to over 3000 households in and around Crosspool, the Crosspool Clarion is a quarterly newsletter that covers news and events of the Crosspool area.
It is produced by the Crosspool Forum, a voluntary group of residents who work to improve the quality of life in the neighbourhood.

We are always looking for new voices and ideas to enrich our Clarion magazine.
If you have a passion for writing a narrative, we would love to hear from you! crosspoolforum@gmail.com
Please submit your article by Saturday 27th January, the cut-off date for inclusion in the winter issue. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity!

We’re also looking for volunteers who can lend us a hand with the quarterly delivery of between 50 to 80 copies of the Clarion. It’s a great way to get involved in our community.
If you’re interested, please let us know. We’d love to have you on board!

The winter issue of the Crosspool Clarion (Incorporating St Columba’s & Stephen Hill Church Newsletter) is available to download and read below.

Current issue:  Volume 20 Issue 4 Winter 2023

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

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The Altonators

Charity Fund Raising Event
Tonight 7.30pm, Saturday 18th November 2023
St Columba’s Church Manchester Road

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Whirlow Christmas Fayre 2023

Whirlow Farm looks forward to welcoming you to their Annual Christmas Fayre.
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November, 10am – 3pm.,

Shop in the Christmas Market with our independent traders for those unique, special Christmas gifts and decorations. Enjoy warm boozy cocktails, mulled wine & mince pies while listening to the festive sounds of local choirs and live music.

Meet the real “Elf on a Shelf” and be sure to grab a naughty picture with him… a must-do for any child. See Santa and the Elves in the farmhouse. Meet Real Reindeers.

Pick up a tasty lunch from one of the street food vendors… including hot roast pork sandwiches from the Whirlow BBQ.

Pick up your Christmas tree and order your free-range Whirlow turkey for the big day.

The playground will be open; and why not feed the animals while you are here too
10am – 3pm / FREE PARKING / Adults £6 entry / Children FREE.    

Whirlow Christmas Fayre 2023 – Tickets online

Don’t miss this perfect introduction to the Christmas Season!

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Christmas Carols

Stephen Hill Methodist Church
Pre-Christmas Sing 23

Carol singalong

“Everyone Welcome”, to a pre-Christmas Carol Singalong at the Stephen Hill Methodist Church coffee morning,
Monday, 4th December at 10.30 am.

Don’t miss this opportunity to lift your spirits and share your voice with others to sing traditional Carols- Old and New; Modern and Local.
Let’s make this Christmas season more meaningful and memorable by singing our hearts out.

Make sure you sing your favourite carol at least once this year!
Send any requests to Bob Townrow Tele: 2301098, TowniesRM@TalkTalk.net

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Waxwings in Crosspool

A rare sight of waxwings in the Rowan trees attracted many birdwatchers to Manchester Road in Crosspool over the past week.

The waxwings are migratory birds that usually visit the UK in winter, but their numbers vary depending on the availability of food in their native Scandinavia.

The twitchers, as they are known, were delighted to observe the colourful and crested birds feasting on the red berries of the Rowan trees. Some of them shared their photos and videos on social media, generating interest and admiration from other nature lovers.

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Children’s Christmas Party

Children’s Christmas Party
(For the younger members of our community 3 to 10yrs)
St Columba’s Church Hall,
Saturday 16th December, 2pm – 4pm
Tickets now available at the
Crosspool Pet Shop 22 Sandygate Road.