St Columba & Stephen Hill Churches invites you to join them for an early festive treat of music and song on Saturday, 25th November, at 7:30 p.m. at Stephen Hill Church. 547 Manchester Road. Crosspool S10 5PL
The Sheffield Folk Chorale
If you love listening to harmonious melodies and diverse genres, you will appreciate the splendid voices of The Sheffield Folk Chorale. This talented choir, under the direction of Graham Pratt, showcases the beauty of vocal music with their performances of songs to suit different tastes and moods.
This year’s concert will benefit two worthy causes: The Family Works, a charity organisation that helps families in Sheffield who are facing difficulties such as poverty, domestic violence, and mental health issues, Provides counselling, advocacy, parenting support, and practical assistance that will allow them to overcome their challenges and improve their well-being. The Smile Train is a global charity that helps children with a cleft lip and palate to get access to safe and quality surgery in poorer parts of the world and provides local medical professionals with training and equipment to perform cleft surgeries in their own communities. By doing so, not only does it transform the lives of children with clefts, but also strengthens the health systems of the countries where they work.
Admission tickets are just £8. You can reserve your seat by talking to Bob Hodges or Roger Kite, at Stephen Hill Church on Monday mornings or Tele: 0114 2306194 / 0114 2303207
Just turn up bringing all your friends and family. We look forward to seeing you there!
Vulnerable Sheffield children with serious issues will receive help and support down on the farm thanks to Yorkshire Freemasons
James H Newman OBE, the Head Freemason in Yorkshire,
Hundreds of vulnerable children and young people from across the region will receive support on a working farm to overcome a range of serious issues and return to education, thanks to a grant from Yorkshire West Riding Freemasons to Whirlow Hall Farm Trust.
The £54,000 grant will see well over 300 local children spending extended periods at the farm near Sheffield where they will work to overcome mental health and physical illness and the aftermath of life-changing events such as bereavement.
The children who are referred to Whirlow Hall Farm are disengaged from education due to the issues they are facing. Whirlow provides activities which are fun, engaging, and tailored to the needs of learners, with every young person having their own goals and achievements. They are supported to reduce their anxieties and reengage with education. They may return to their school, secure a place at a new or special school, or gain qualifications during their time at Whirlow to support them to access further education.
The children and young people get involved in real farm jobs and activities based on their age, abilities and interests. This could be anything from egg collecting to moving large animals around the farm to helping with lambing. Each youngster has their own needs and interests and attends between one to three days per week for a minimum of 12 weeks but most stay much longer. The activities are all linked to the curriculum and learning is embedded throughout. Additionally, there are classroom-based activities to support their learning and for when the weather is not suitable for being outdoors all day. The results of the programme are extremely positive, with 85 per cent of children who have attended the Farm showing a reduction of anxieties after 12 weeks. For those who stay for longer, at 6 months this increases to 95 per cent. Once they are back at school, 70 per cent reported improved behaviour and better engagement in lessons leading to a reduced chance of exclusion. Last year, 86 per cent progressed in a way that was suitable for them. The team at Whirlow expect this to be at least 90 per cent at the end of this academic year. The grant from Yorkshire West Riding Freemasons comes through the Masonic Charitable Foundation, which is funded by Freemasons, their families and friends, from across Englandand Wales.
Ben Davies, Whirlow’s Chief Executive, said: “We’re very grateful to Yorkshire West Riding Freemasons for their generous grant, which will allow us to help hundreds of very vulnerable children and young people get back to school. The therapeutic activities on our working farm are a proven way to help them overcome all manner of serious issues ranging from physical and mental health problems through to bereavement. Thanks to the Freemasons we can continue to provide this vital service.”
James H Newman OBE, Head of Yorkshire, West Riding Freemasons, said: “I’m delighted Freemasonry has been able to support the Whirlow Hall Farm Trust in their hugely valuable work with children who have serious and complex needs. Providing them with a safe, relaxed, and fun environment, by which they can recover their confidence and health, and ultimately re-engage with education, is absolutely crucial to their long-term future. The remarkable results of the Trust’s programme speak for themselves.”
Whirlow Hall Farm Trust’s Farm Fayre returns this July after four years away!
This Sunday 2nd July will see Whirlow Hall Farm Trust’s fields filled with a huge variety of activities to keep the whole family entertained all day; from Boney Fido Dog Training’s ‘have a go’ dog agility, to sampling some of Whirlow’s own wine and cider.
Dinosaurs
For the kids there are workshops, shows and entertainment, rides and slides, games, pony riding, dinosaurs, bubbles, crafts and more. There’s even a chance to meet and ride a unicorn, yes, a real unicorn of course! And once the adults are exhausted by all of that, there’s space to grab a deck chair and a drink from the bar, choose from a range of street food stalls, and listen to some live music.
The event runs from 11am – 4pm this Sunday 2nd July.
All the funds raised will go to supporting Whirlow’s work with vulnerable children and young people in our city.
Sarah Kerrigan, Head of Fundraising and Events at Whirlow said: “We’re delighted to be able to bring Farm Fayre back after an extended break. We are still feeling the aftereffects of the pandemic in places, so to have one of our biggest events of the year finally back feels amazing and will raise vital funds for the vulnerable children and young people we support here at the farm.”
Tickets are just £6 per adult, and children are free! To book your tickets visit. Whirlow Hall Farm Events
Final preparations are well underway for Crosspool’s highly anticipated annual Selborne Road Crosspool Festival Street Market, set to take place tomorrow, Sunday, 2nd July, starting at 12 noon until 4 pm. This extraordinary event will provide an excellent opportunity for individuals to reconnect with both old and new friends alike, all while indulging in the purchase of locally sourced food, delectable cakes, vibrant plants, intricate crafts, exquisite jewelry, stylish clothing, and captivating books from an impressive array of over 30 diverse stalls. Moreover, attendees will have the pleasure of immersing themselves in an enchanting ambiance filled with sensational music and dance performances by two outstanding local bands and the angelic voices of the Lydgate Infant School choir, just to highlight a few of the extraordinary acts.
As an additional treat, numerous local shops will also be opening their doors for the day, allowing visitors to explore and discover the hidden gems within our community. Furthermore, enthusiasts can relax and revel in the breathtaking garden located at 55 Selborne Road. This exquisite space will provide refreshments and picnic facilities for all to enjoy, adding an extra touch of leisure to the event. (“Lydgfest,” Today 1st July, 1pm – 4pm. Lydgate Infants School, Pupils Food & Craft.)
In order to ensure the utmost safety for everyone, it is kindly requested that all parked cars be moved from the top half of Selborne Road prior to 9 am, as the road will be temporarily closed until 5 pm. This precautionary measure aims to facilitate a seamless, enjoyable experience for all attendees. Come join us at Crosspool’s annual Selborne Road street market, a truly exceptional event that promises to be an unforgettable experience for one and all.
Lost Chord Dementia Charity Comes to the Crosspool Festival
Tuesday 4th July at 7pm – Tapton Hill Congregational Church
LOST CORD UK is an innovative charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of those living with dementia and other complex health needs. They provide interactive music sessions in both the community and care home settings and increase the self-esteem and well-being of everyone who takes part in these sessions.
From a modest beginning in 11 CareHomes in Rotherham, Lost Chord has expanded across the country.
We will be joined by their CEO, Clare Langan, a flautist with an international reputation, who has worked with the charity for 20 years and is a passionate ambassador for Lost Chord. Clare will tell us more about the charity and its impact on the lives of people living with dementia and how we can get involved.
You can look at their website for more information: lost-chord.org.uk
This is a reminder to all Crosspool Scarecrow Creators. Please pop your completed entry form into the Crosspool Pet Supplies, Sandygate Road, on or before the Closing Date, Wednesday 28th June. (Through the letter box, if closed)
If you have any unwanted Children’s Books or Novels, please contact Mark, Tele: 07784 916 040.
Do you have any unwanted prizes or gifts that might be suitable for the Crosspool Summer Fair tombola stall, or drinking glasses-small toys-jewelry vases, etc. for the bric-a-brac stall? If so, please email g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com We can collect them if necessary, or they can be dropped off locally.
The Annual Summer Fayre is part of the Crosspool Festival, which this year runs from Friday 30th June to Sunday 9th July, and will take place from 1.00pm – 4.30pm on Saturday 8th July.
*****Fulwood Fete***** Tomorrow Sunday 11th June 13.00 – 17.30 Fulwood Old Chapel 8 Whiteley Lane Sheffield S10 4GL A family-friendly fun afternoon to raise money for local charities. Food, drinks, games, music and stalls. Something for everyone Proceeds will be donated to: Western Park Cancer Charity and S6 Food Bank. Please consider using public transport or walking as parking is limited.
Losing a child is very isolating and it makes such a difference to spend time with other parents in a safe supportive environment. On Saturday 10thJune, to raise awareness for anyone local, the “Care for the Family” national charity is holding a support day at St Marks Church, Grenoside Sheffield S35 8PR for parents who have lost a child of any age or in any circumstance.
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