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3 Aug, 2020

Broomhill Library Reopens

Broomhill Community Library Reopens For An Order And Collect Service Tomorrow Tuesday, 4th August.

NEW TEMPORARY OPENING HOURS

TUESDAY 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

WEDNESDAY 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

SATURDAY 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER AND COLLECT SERVICE WILL OPERATE FROM THE LIBRARY PORCH, AS THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY FOR NOW

PLEASE WEAR A FACE COVERING AND
FOLLOW THE ONE‑WAY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRY AND EXIT

Order forms can be collected from and returned to the Broomhill Community Library, 10 TAPTONVILLE ROAD, BROOMHILL SHEFFIELD, 510 SBR, during opening hours, OR from the Broomhill Post Office,

They also welcome orders by,

E-mail: enquiriesbroomhiII-Iibrary.org.uk

Website: broomhill-Iibrary.org.uk Facebook:.com/bclsheffield

Telephone: (0114) 273 4276

THEY LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!

25 Jul, 2020

Food Bank

St Columba’s and Stephen Hill Church have expressed their sincere thanks for the continued generosity and support from the Crosspool community for the Firvale Food bank.

This is a food bank with a difference. It brings together members of the community to interact, share and grow in confidence in a friendly, open and non-judgmental environment. Unlike other food banks who ask for referrals, anyone is welcome. Each week their volunteers cook a meal for everyone to enjoy and whilst they do provide a parcel of food, they like to also focus on the social aspect of the community atmosphere.

As well as the staple basics, products such as loo rolls, cereal, sanitary products, tinned meats, tinned curries, non-perishable foodstuffs and other products etc., are always needed and would be welcomed. (For obvious reasons they cannot take contributions of fresh meat produce).

Food donations can be left in a box outside St Columba’s Church (just below the letter box) by leaving a message on the church answerphone: 0114 2670006, or email: tara.osborne@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk Collection can be arranged.

If you would prefer to make a monetary contribution, either by cash or cheque, put it in an envelope and mark it for the attention of Food Bank c/o Tara Osborne and post it through St Columba’s Church letterbox.

Cheques should be made payable to ‘St Cuthbert’s PCC’ and with ‘Foodbank’ written on the back.

Please Keep Giving

24 Jul, 202024 Jul, 2020

Community Quilt Final Call

This is your one last chance to have your own memorable square as part of the Community Quilt

The 31st July is the last day for you to contribute your sewn, painted, printed, knitted, and crocheted or drawn on square of any light weight 15x15cms fabric, (leaving an internal 1cm border, so working area 14x14cm) to be a piece of this unique memorabilia.

Once all the squares have been received, Amy will start the mammoth task of sewing together all the many squares to complete a piece of memorable history. The Community Quilt will then be on public display in the community and at a later date in the Weston Park Museum.

To submit your finished square/s Tele: 07713 687955 or email: crosspoolforum@gmail.com

12 Jun, 202013 Jun, 2020

Do you Care?

Carers Week thanks the city’s unpaid carers

From the 8 June, it’s national Carers Week and a special time to thank all the unpaid carers who, young and old, care for someone in their family.

The person they care for may be at home, in hospital or in a care home – they might have a long term illness or a disability, a mental health condition or need extra help as they grow older.

Around 6.5 million people in the UK are carers and every year Carers Week is held to raise awareness and highlight the challenges carers face.

A report from CarersUK published in April states that many unpaid carers are close to burnout because of the extra pressures on them during the COVID- 19 crisis.

In Sheffield, there are two organisations that support carers in the city- Sheffield Carers Centre that does everything it can to support adult carers and Sheffield Young Carers which supports carers who are aged 8 – 25.

If you would like to know more about Carers Week in Sheffield, you can look at: www.doyoucare.co.uk

This is where you can find advice about how you can be involved in supporting and thanking carers everywhere.

Thank you

14 May, 2020

Clap for Carers Tonight 14 May

Tonight Thursday 14^th May at 8pm you are encouraged to join in by clapping on your doorstep, your balcony, your garden, or front room to celebrate the work of everyone at the frontline of the NHS and social care.

During these unprecedented and constantly changing times, tonight spare a special thought for the 10,000 Shared Lives carers who share their home and community life, working tirelessly to protect and support people of all ages with a physical disability, learning disability or mental illness, who need personal care and practical support.

Our clapping hands together echo our appreciation to the entire health and social care workforce and express our thanks and recognition for the valuable work those at the forefront of this pandemic do to protect and keep the most vulnerable safe.

Let’s hear it for Shared Lives carers!

7 May, 20207 May, 2020

Clap for Carers

8pm Tonight 7^th May 2020

It is a deeply moving tribute that captures the very essence of our communal spirit in these times of adversity that Clap for Carers gets louder and more joyous every week. It is also possibly the only time communities now come together to generate a rare feeling of release and togetherness. a faint memory of a previous era when the nation came together to eradicate a common enemy.

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the victory in Europe The Royal British Legion is calling on people across the UK to join in a moment of reflection and Remembrance, pausing for a Two Minute Silence at 11am tomorrow Friday 8th May.

In spite of social distancing and lockdown, we can all still take part in commemorating with pride and patriotism this very special occasion in the safety of our homes, by making and displaying from tomorrow and over the weekend, our own VE Day Great British Bunting.

Bunting

1 May, 2020

Taking the 2.6 Challenge

After the cancellation of the annual fundraising London Marathon, and in line with Government guidelines on exercise and social distancing, Crosspool resident Mark Hamilton Stewart decided to take the 2.6 challenge to raise money for the TNA & Hearing Dogs charities, walking around the local area with his young hearing dog Addi. A wonderfully funny and cheeky dog, who since 2015 has changed his life.

Mark very much appreciates all the kind donations he has already received, £125 for TNA, and £145 for Hearing Dogs =£270…so far… This money will make a huge difference to both charities, Thank you.

If you would like to make a Donation the deadline for contributing to the 2.6 Challenges is this SUNDAY 3rd MAY.

30 Apr, 2020

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust wins Sports England funding

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust is extremely grateful to have been awarded £10,000 of funding from Sport England. The grant will support Whirlow, particularly in these difficult times, to ensure they can continue their work with vulnerable children and young people in South Yorkshire. Thank you sports england

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust is an educational trust based in Sheffield. Their mission is to help youngsters make the most of their potential, regardless of their circumstances and challenges, in a learning environment that is based on a working farm.

Ben Davies, Chief Executive at Whirlow, is thrilled to have been awarded the funding: “This funding from Sports England has come at just the right time for Whirlow. Like so many other organisations, the COVID-19 crisis has put a huge strain on them financially. This funding will enable them to keep vital services running during the lockdown, and ensure they are here for South Yorkshire’s most vulnerable children and young people once it is safe to welcome them back to the farm.”

Just Giving Donations

9 Apr, 2020

Clap for Carers returns for a Third Week

Clap for our Carers

A round of applause around the country

Tonight, Thursday 9th April at 8pm, join the nation in saying thanks,

Returning for the second week in succession, amid the coronavirus outbreak, people in Crosspool are expected to light up the sky with cheering, drumming, whistling and clapping from doorsteps, windows, gardens, and balconies as a tribute to our NHS carers and key workers, who are working round the clock to help keep us all safe in these very difficult times.

Thank you

3 Apr, 2020

PPE Crowd Funding

Tapton School is crowd-funding to manufacture plastic face shields for the NHS and other front line care workers during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Design & Technology teachers at Tapton School Academy Trust have begun to make face shields for NHS doctors and nurses.

They need your money to purchase the materials; these are 0.5mm polypropylene sheet and 0.1mm (1 micron) clear acetate, polycarbonate or PVC, to help our front line workers when they need it most during this difficult time.

You can donate via Money gi♡ing

If you are a plastic supplier and are willing to donate these materials then please get in touch via enquiries@taptontrust.org.uk

Thank you in advance.