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19 May, 201229 May, 2012

Crosspool butcher Philip James to wax legs as part of community fundraising efforts

Crosspool butcher Philip James is having his legs waxed to raise money! — Crosspool butcher Philip James is having his legs waxed to raise money. Picture: Postcode Gazette

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.

Runners from Lydgate Infants School with headmaster Mr Bromage

10 Nov, 2011

Sheffield students hitch hike through Crosspool

Sheffield students hitch hiking through Crosspool yesterday

You might have seen people dressed up and hitching for lifts yesterday in Crosspool.

It was students from the University of Sheffield, who were raising money for charity by hitching lifts all the way to Glasgow. Their route took them via Manchester Road.

5 Nov, 20115 Nov, 2011

Care in Crosspool celebrates 25 years

St. Columba's church, Crosspool - venue for the Care in Crosspool 25th anniversary

Care in Crosspool has been helping the vulnerable and isolated in the community for 25 years.

You’re invited to help celebrate this at a social afternoon of tea, coffee and cakes at St Columba’s Church Hall from 2pm-3.30pm on Tuesday 8 November 2011.

If you have concerns about a vulnerable or isolated person, please don’t hesitate to contact Elizabeth at the Care in Crosspool office, located at the back of St Columba’s Church and open Monday-Friday 9.45-11.15am.

You can also get in touch on 0114 267 0045.

15 Jul, 2011

Soup Run funds raised by Crosspool Festival Art Exhibition

The first exhibition of artists living in or strongly connected to Crosspool took place as part of this year’s Crosspool Festival. It brought together professionals and amateurs at the week-long show at St Columba’s Church.

The lovely light venue was excellent and the generosity of those who attended raised more than £220 for the Soup Run*. Those who didn’t come missed a treat! Judith Hanson

*The Soup Run distributes food to the homeless in town and is orgainised by St Columba’s and Stephen Hill churches

5 Jul, 20115 Jul, 2011

Local gardens open up for festival – video and photos

Saturday’s Open Gardens event once again saw proud local residents open up their private gardens to the public to raise money for charities.

Green-fingered locals showed off their plants, flowers, vegetables and garden displays and served tea and cake to visitors. Nine gardens were available to look around this year.

You can see some photos below from some of the gardens – and watch a video showing the model railway installed in Dave Mason’s Den Bank Close back garden.

Crosspool Open Gardens 2011

Crosspool Open Gardens

Crosspool Open Gardens 2011

18 Jun, 201118 Jun, 2011

Crosspool Tavern charity car wash with free food

Posters have gone up in the Crosspool Tavern advertising their upcoming charity car wash in aid of Weston Park Hospital.

Pay £5 to get your car washed and get a free breakfast before 11am or free carvery 11am-12pm. It takes place on Saturday 2 July, from 9am-12pm.

5 Jun, 20111 Dec, 2013

Download the Summer 2011 Crosspool Clarion now

The new edition of the Crosspool Clarion is going to press and will soon be falling on the doormats of all Crosspool households.

Download Crosspool Clarion Summer 2011 (PDF, 1.5MB)

The latest issue includes:

HGV Sat Navs
New local Councillor
Tapton Academy
Pupil wins award
Lydgate Lane closure
Centenary Walk
Spring Clean
Hallam FC anniversary match
Mobile Library Service Cut
Royal Wedding Street Parties in Crosspool
Computer Course
Neighbourhood Watch
Open Meeting Minutes

Download Crosspool Clarion Summer 2011 (PDF, 1.5MB)

Some back issues of past editions of the Crosspool Clarion are also available to download.

The Crosspool Clarion is the official newsletter of Crospool Forum. It is a free, quarterly publication, with over 2,500 copies delivered to local households.

If you are a local business then you may wish to consider advertising in the Clarion. It is a great way to reach over local households. Contact Clarion editor Ian Hague for more information.

To read PDFs on your computer, you may need to first download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

3 Jun, 201112 Jun, 2011

Darwin House Garden Party on 18 June

Darwin House residential home is to host a garden party on Saturday 18 June from 11am-4pm to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

It will feature marquee performances, Carousel Productions ‘Best of British’, a grand prize draw, an auction and more.

Darwin House is located on Darwin Lane in Crosspool. Entrance is £1. For more information, email admin@darwinhouse.co.uk or call 0114 230 1414.

1 Jun, 201112 Jun, 2011

Crosspool Centenary Walk charity fundraiser, 30 July 2011

Crosspool Centenary Walk: the three lads and Crosspool Tavern landlord Andy

On Saturday 30 July, three local tradesmen will embark upon the arduous task of completing a 100 mile non-stop walk around some of the region’s landmark beauty spots. The walk will encompass much of the Mayfield Valley, parts of the Peak District and Pennine Trail.

The purpose of the exercise is to raise funds for Weston Park Cancer Unit, with a target of £10,000.

Scott Graham, a local electrician and former British Tae Kwon Do champion will be joined by Andrew Fisher, a tree surgeon and Tom Faulkener, a builder to circumnavigate the route. It is expected to take the three men 30 hours.

The mammoth trek will begin at the Crosspool Tavern at midday. The route covers Ladybower, Strines, Midhope Reservoir, Dunford Bridge, Broomhead Reservoir, Dungworth, Rivelin Dam, Foxhouse and finishing back at the Crosspool Tavern.

Check points will be manned en route and members of the public are invited to join the walk from any one of the seven checkpoints. Scott suggests “the easiest stage will be on our return to the Tavern that is from the car park to the bar.”

The event is the brainchild of Scott, Andrew and Tom, as family members have, or are being treated at the Weston Park facility and they wish to pay tribute to the staffs’ professionalism.

It is envisaged the event will become an annual part of the Crosspool calendar, to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.

Donations should be made payable to Weston Park Cancer Charity with “100 mile walk” written on the reverse. Cheques may be sent directly to Weston Park or handed in at the Crosspool Tavern.

For further information and photographs of the team contact Scott Graham on 07970 597800 or joannegrahani@talktalk.net.