The Crosspool Summer Fayre, this Saturday at the CDYST on Coldwell Lane, is shaping up to be a fantastic community celebration, with sunny skies forecast and plenty of outdoor fun in store
But even if the weather takes a cheeky turn, there’s no need to worry, this year’s event is ready for anything, with a wide range of indoor activities lined up to keep the atmosphere buzzing.
Thanks to thoughtful planning and a cheerful dose of Crosspool spirit, it’s the perfect chance for neighbours and friends to come together and enjoy the best of summer—whatever the weather may bring.
Tomorrows Crosspool Summer Fayre at CDYST on Coldwell Lane. promises to be a great event with a favourable weather forecast, ensuring attendees can enjoy the festivities outdoors.
However, should there be any unexpected occasional showers, they are unlikely to disrupt the event significantly, as the event is well-prepared with a variety of indoor activities to keep everyone entertained.
This balance of planning provides a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, rain or shine, and celebrate the summer in good spirits.
Items wanted for the 2024 Crosspool Summer Fayre. If you have any unwanted Children’s Books or Novels, Contact Mark at Tele: 07784 916 040. Additionally, if you have any unwanted prizes or gifts suitable for the Tombola Stall, (such as drinking glasses, small toys, jewellery, vases, etc.) unwanted items for the  Bric-a-Brac Stall, or any other items that might be suitable for the Crosspool Summer Fayre, please feel free to get in touch by emailing g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com. We can either collect these items if necessary or you can drop them off locally.
Pat and Nuala “Cobalt Tales”
The Crosspool Summer Fayre is part of the Crosspool Festival, which runs from Friday, June 28th to Sunday, July 7th. The Fayre itself will take place on Saturday, July 6th, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the CDYST Sports Field/Hall on Coldwell Lane, Crosspool, S10 5TJ. It promises to be an enjoyable afternoon filled with Live Music, Laughter, and Fun for the whole family.
🌟Remember that participating in events like this not only brings joy but also supports your local community. So, whether you’re donating items or attending the Fayre, you’re contributing to a wonderful neighbourhood celebration!
The 2024 Crosspool Summer Fayre is a great opportunity to showcase your products and services to the local community.
We are now taking stall bookings for this popular event. If you are interested in booking a stall, please contact us as soon as possible. Email: – crosspoolforum@gmail.com
Dave & Jackie (middle)with their team of Instructors
This September marks the 20th anniversary of Makenki Karate Club, a thriving martial arts community based at the CDYST, Coldwell Lane, Crosspool. The club was founded in 2003 by Dave and Jackie Bolsover, a married couple who share a passion for karate. They started teaching at Nether Green School, but soon outgrew the space and moved to the (CDYST), where they have been ever since. Makenki Karate Club welcomes students of all ages and abilities and offers a friendly and supportive environment to learn and grow.
Dave Bolsover, who is also the chair trustee of CDYST, shares his passion for the clubs he started as a hobby. “It quickly became my full-time profession and I love it. I have had so many wonderful experiences and I’m proud to see how many people have benefited from learning the art. Some of our members have been with us since the beginning and are now instructors themselves”. Dave and his wife Jackie are excited to be launching a new beginner’s session on Mondays from October 30th at 5pm. It’s open to adults and children from 6 years old
Visit their website at www.makarate.co.uk for further info and contact details.
The CDYST on Coldwell Lane S10 5TJ is looking for someone to clean/monitor the hall. It’s a few hours per week, very flexible with some weekend work. It would suit someone local & maybe someone who has an interest in the local community. Further details please get in touch: daveb@cdyst.co.uk
After the pandemic restrictions were lifted, we all very much welcomed getting back to some form of normality, so it was a delight to see our wonderful community come together once again to have lots of fun and enjoy the first Crosspool Summer Fayre since July 2019
A couple of the many children who welcomed Eddie to the Summer Fayre
There’s not a child in Crosspool who hasn’t said ‘Good morning’ to Lydgate Infants School crossing patrol legend Eddy Parton. Every school day up to his last patrol on April 1st, 2021, Eddie, with his reassuring smile, would be on patrol to carefully help children to cross Lydgate Lane safely. In recognition and appreciation of keeping children safe, Eddie was invited to officially open this year’s Crosspool Summer Fayre on Saturday, July 2nd.
Blessed with good weather, everything from the Bric-a-Brac, Craft, Book, and delicious Food and Drink stalls, to a wide range of fun activities, games, and competitions designed for families to have lots of fun, a superb bouncy castle/slide for the children, and the Holly Hagg Alpacas were kept very busy throughout the afternoon. So much so, that despite the usual indoor entertainment being somewhat curtailed, due to the present spike in Covid, the day was a huge success for the community.
Thank you to the many people and businesses, who donated prizes, bought raffle tickets, donated prizes, and came and supported us on the day. We would also like to thank the many residents, their families, and friends who helped on stalls and who attended or volunteered at this year’s Summer Fayre.  A fantastic achievement for all involved, especially Steve and Ian who worked incredibly hard coordinating all aspects of the day to ensure that the event was a great success.
An Afternoon of Fun, Activities & Musical entertainment for the Whole Family
On the Sports Field a variety of over twenty Stalls along with – Bouncy Castle/Slide; Coconut Shy: Tin-Can: Alley: Splat the Rat: Huck-a-Duck: Pirate and the Princess: Plants & Flowers: Traditional Barrel Organ: Bar: Burger Bar: a Band, and The Holly Hagg Alpaca’s
In the Hall – Tombola: Brica Brac stall: Book stall: Jewellery stall: The Illustrious Belly Dancer, Dee and the children’s favourite entertainer, Barney Baloney with Henry
Entrance:- Adults 50PÂ Children free
Crosspool W. I. Fashion Show Stephen Hill Church, Manchester Road, Crosspool , 3.00pm – 5.00pm Tickets £5 (incl. refreshments) Tickets from Crosspool Pet Supplies or on the Door.
Wi Fashion Show
Festival Family Fun St Columbia’s Church.Manchester Road, Crosspool Circus Activities and a Film Show “The Greatest Showman” 7.00pm -9.00pm Tuck Shop. Suggested Donation £3
Sportsman (ember inn), Benty Lane, Crosspool Live music with Simon Cottingham 9.00pm -11.00pm Collection for Festival Charities
Saturday 25th June, the second day of the Crosspool Festival
OPEN GARDENS Don’t miss the opportunity to visit 11 Open Gardens…10am -4pm where there will be Refreshments and items for sale. Tickets £4 from the Nest Cafe or any participating Garden.
Whilst out and about, take the opportunity to have a stroll through Lydgate Green. Linger for a while to appreciate all the hard work “The Friends of Lydgate Green” & “Crosspool Forum” have done over the past year, and continue to do, to make the green a pleasant experience for residents and visitors to enjoy.Â
LYDFEST Enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the pupils’ Craft & Food Market, 1pm – 4pm ..Lydgate Infants School, Lydgate Lane
Scarecrow Competition Scarecrow competition continues throughout the Festival week Winners will be announced at the Crosspool Summer Fayre, (CDYST) Coldwell Lane, Saturday 2nd July.
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