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Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 17th May
2:30pm
Stephen Hill Methodist Church
Guest Speaker: Dallas McDade, Volunteer Manager at Cavendish Cancer Care
Everyone Welcome!
For further information, contact Jude Murphy (Coordinator at Care in Crosspool)
0114 2670045 / careincrosspool@gmail.com
One of Sheffield’s oldest scout groups, Ranmoor Scouts at Crosspool, is on the brink of closing just short of its 100th anniversary.
The 36th Ranmoor Scout Group, based at the Scout Hall on Benty Lane, Crosspool, has already had to stop one age group meeting, because of a lack of volunteer scout leaders, and there are concerns the youngest, the Beavers, could be next to be affected.
Michael Holmes, group scout leader, said the group was initially hit by closures related to the Covid pandemic, with some volunteers not returning after the country returned to normal. He has written an open letter appealing for help to save the scouts’ group.
He said: “Closure is looming ahead of the 36th Ranmoor Scout Group after almost 100 years. The group was first affiliated in March 1927 and has been one the largest groups for many years and at times having a membership of over 120 young people. But it is now struggling to keep open because of lack of adult help.”
He said before Covid, there were healthy numbers for the Beavers, aged six to eight, the cubs, aged eight to 10, the scouts, aged 10 to 15, and a large waiting list. But due to a lack of adult volunteers, the scouts were not now meeting, and the other groups were struggling.
He said no experience of scouting was needed for volunteers, just a willingness to help young people, adding it was a great shame that the scouts were currently unable to meet, and someone was needed to get it moving again.
The future of the Beaver group is uncertain, as the current leader is due to step down in July. There is a team of assistants, but there will be no leader after that point as things stand. They need someone who will be able to attend 95 percent of the time.
“If we can find a leader, we will have someone who can show them the ropes,” he added.
The group had invested heavily in its building in recent years, building an extension, and improving access. It has enabled them to open up the facility to a number of community groups, but they have still struggled for volunteers.
Anyone who can help can email michaelfholmes1@gmail.com or call 07802 860556.
St Francis Dance Company
Celebrates 20yrs of Dance
Choreographed and directed by Sarah Bennet
Stephen Hill Church Manchester Road Crosspool s10 5PL
All proceeds will go to the Children’s Hospital, Air Ambulance & Cafod’s Earthquake Appeal
St Columba and Stephen Hill Church have opened their New Godly Play Recourse Centre on the stage at St Columba’s Church, 10am till 12pm every Monday and Friday in term time. A warm welcome awaits everyone who pops by to borrow a Godly Play Story, stays to enjoy a Godly play story being told, or just to have a chat and a drink.
All are welcome to drop in at St Columba’s church to enjoy pancakes on Pancake Day, Tuesday 21st February, from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Bring your own topping.
Stephen Hill Church is having a Family Fun Friday early Easter celebration on 3rd March, 6.30pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy lots of Easter activities and an Easter Film.
St Columba welcomes all to join them for their Special All Age Cafe Church starts at 10.30am on the 5th of March with a guest visitor from `Compassion UK’ speaking at this service about how we can help children in other countries.
Easter Egg Hunt around Crosspool from the 1st to the 10th of April. Pick up your activity sheets from St Columba and Stephen Hill Church from the 13th of March. For more information contact Tara childrens@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk
Householders who own unregistered appliances could be putting themselves and their loved ones at risk of serious injury and death, warns leading accident prevention charity, the Royal Society of Accident Prevention and the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances.
The alert comes during Register My Appliance Week which runs from the 23rd to the 27th of January. By registering a domestic appliance with the manufacturer, people can be informed of any recalls or safety issues as quickly as possible and reduce the risk of tragic incidents like fires and explosions.
To register your device, visit www.registermyappliance.org.uk.
Ashleigh Martin, Public Health Advisor at the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA):
“With such busy lives, it’s only natural not to have domestic safety at the top of our to-do lists. But a simple action like registering your appliance as soon as you’ve purchased it can help prevent against unnecessary tragedies. By registering your appliances in a timely manner, you can be among the first to hear when there is a potentially life-saving product recall.”
AMDEA CEO Paul Hide, said: “We urge anyone with unregistered appliances – whether brand-new, a pre-used buy or installed a while ago – to register all their appliances so they can be contacted in case of any safety notifications, repairs or recalls. Most manufacturers accept registrations of machines up to 12 years old, and there’s no need for proof of purchase. It’s completely free and easy to do – it’s a win-win for keeping your home safe and possibly increasing the life span of your machine.”
A warm space and welcome awaits at the
Hallam Community Hall
Hallam Grange Crescent
S10 4BD
Come along for a hot drink with biscuits and a friendly chat
All Ages Welcome! FREE for everyone,
Whirlow Hall Farm Christmas Fayre
This Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November
10am-3pm
Adults £6 – Kids FREE
FREE PARKING
Cavendish Cancer Care Are Holding Their Very Own Christmas Market.
Supporting local families, a variety of local businesses will get your Christmas shopping well and truly underway. on Wednesday 7th December at Tapton Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield S10 3BU 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Follow this link to buy your tickets or give Hayley a call on Tele: 114 275 4070.
A £7 Ticket, includes a mulled wine or hot chocolate with a mince pie or yule log
Feeling peckish? Pre-order your Festive High Tea (£19.95) or Hot Turkey Sandwich (£6.95) by emailing hayley@cavcare.org.uk with your name and order.
A perfect evening to start celebrating the Christmas period!
Make a difference today www.cavcare.org.uk/donate
FUNDRAISING: 0114 275 4070
MAIN RECEPTION: 0114 278 4600
Whirlow Hall Farm Trust
10am to 3pm
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November
Adults £6 – Kids FREE
FREE PARKING
Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, S11 9QF
Tickets: whirlowhallfarm.org
-Local Choir & Live Music-
-Immersive Story Time with Spirit & Rosie-
-Christmas Market-
-Meet the Grinch-
-Santa’s Grotto-
-Mulled Wine & Mince Pews-
-Whirlow Hog Roast-
-Food Stalls-
-And More-
This weekend Saturday, October 1st, and Sunday 2nd, Pumpkins & Presents will be hosting their sixth annual event with a brand NEW venue at Whirlow Hall Farm.
A feast for the eyes and senses awaits and ADMISSION is FREE to the huge Lambing Barn which has been transformed into a spectacular Autumnal gathering of makers and sellers with an emphasis on seasonality at this lovely time of year.
Over 25 handpicked traders will showcase HOME, GARDEN, LIFESTYLE, FOOD, and FEEL GOOD, indeed there will be something for everyone to enjoy a great weekend.
As well as supporting the fantastic work of Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, an important part of the event will be again fundraising for the DOG’S TRUST – so please bring along your four legged friends to join in the fun. Get creative and bring your carved Pumpkins to win a prize, or choose from a fantastic selection of locally grown pumpkins and purchase one or more to help raise money for this worthwhile charity.
Although everything takes place under cover in the large barn, there could be an Autumn chill in the air so don’t forget to wrap up warm.
Doors open at 11am and close at 4pm on both days.
The popular ‘Barn Cafe’ at Whirlow Hall Farm will be open all weekend as usual serving delicious hot and cold food and drinks, alongside a Bar and Hog Roast.
Pumpkins & Presents are looking forward to welcoming old Pumpkin friends as well as making many new ones.
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