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Carver Fields Open Day this Sunday

Food Works will be hosting another Open Day at Carver Fields this Sunday 13th September, as part of their ongoing community programme. The event runs from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Carver Fields, S10 5PJ.

Visitors can enjoy refreshments, meet the Food Works team, and hear about the food‑growing and community initiatives planned for the site. It’s a great chance for local residents to get involved, share ideas, and discuss what the community would like to see developed there.

For further details, please visit the Food Works website or get in touch with them directly.

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Food Works Launches New Volunteer Sessions at Carver Fields

Food Works are launching new volunteer sessions at Carver Fields this autumn, with weekly Tuesday sessions (9:00–12:30 from 8 September) and monthly Sunday sessions (from 13 September). Due to road closures on Hagg Lane, volunteers are asked to park at the top of the Lane and walk down.

The autumn work focuses on preparing the site for spring vegetable growing and some autumn crops, including tidying the top paddock, mowing overgrown areas, making the gate safe, and creating veg beds using cardboard and topsoil or compost. Food Works are also exploring the reuse of topsoil from nearby works and plan to plant native hedgerow trees from the Woodland Trust to improve wildlife corridors.

Food Works are keen to hear ideas from local residents. They’ve already spoken with a neighbour about creating a herb garden, and Crosspool Forum has offered a couple of picnic benches for the site. Conversations are also underway with scout groups, local schools, and Holly Hagg farm to explore how the project can benefit the wider community.

A drop‑in event will take place on Sunday 13 September, 11:00–2:00pm, where residents can discuss bench locations, maintenance needs, planting ideas and potential community projects.

If you’re not able to make it on the 13th, please do drop Bethan an email: bethan@thefoodworks.org

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A City That Grows Together

Food Works have already begun by bringing Norton Nursery back into community use. Now they have a unique opportunity to create Sheffield’s first nature‑rich, community‑led food‑growing site at Calver Fields, thanks to land generously offered by the Methodist Circuit.

With your support, this could spark a city‑wide transformation, good food and nature that flourishes in every neighbourhood.

The aim of Community Growing for People & Planet is simple: to make Sheffield a city where every neighbourhood has nature‑rich spaces that grow food, bring people together, and ensure everyone has access to good, fresh produce.

A bigger table for everyone. When we share what we can, no one has to go without.

Add your name to Food Works’ bigger table today.

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WI Fashion Show this Saturday 11 July 2026

The WI Fashion Show takes place this Saturday, 11 July at Steven Hill Church, Manchester Road, Crosspool. Doors open at 2.30pm for refreshments, with the show beginning at 3.30pm. Everyone Welcome.

All proceeds will support local church charities and Care in Crosspool, so every ticket helps our community.

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World‑Famous Sheffield Cutlery: An Illustrated Talk

World famous Cutlery making in Sheffield, Stephen Hill Church, tonight Thursday 2nd July 7.30pm  

Discover the remarkable craftsmanship that made Sheffield’s name known around the world. This illustrated talk celebrates the exquisite cutlery and flatware produced by three distinguished local firms renowned for their intricate designs: Allen & Darwin, Atkin Brothers, and Martin & Hall.

You may not recognise all the names, but you’ll certainly remember the pieces. The talk offers a fascinating glimpse into the superb quality and creativity of Sheffield’s metalwork during the late 1800s.

Nick, a volunteer with the Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum, will also bring along a selection of historic cutlery for you to see up close.

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Fashion Show

Crosspool Wi Fashion Show.
Stephen Hill Church, Manchester Road, Crosspool.
3pm – Saturday, 11th July 2026,

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Crosspool Open Meeting, Thursday 30th April, 7pm St. Columba’s Church

Crosspool Forum Open Meeting this Thursday 30th April at 7pm St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road
Guest Speakers:
Linda Gooden – King Edwards School, Head.
Cath Jackson – King Edwards School, Assistant Head.
Andy Metcalfe – Commercial Manager FirstBus.
Local council officer: Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, and local police, are usually on hand to hear your views and offer friendly advice on community issues.

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Council elections Thursday 7 May 2026

Stephen Hill church polling station in Crosspool
Stephen Hill church polling station in Crosspool

Crookes & Crosspool is one of Sheffield’s most competitive wards, with Labour and the Liberal Democrats both treating it as strategically important. Reporting from local media highlights how closely the parties watch this seat and how actively they campaign here.  

The Sheffield City Council elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026, the date set for all local elections across England this year. This timing aligns with the national electoral calendar, which clusters local authority contests, mayoral elections, and devolved‑nation parliamentary elections on the same day

Local elections in Sheffield follow a cycle where one third of councillors are elected each year for three years out of four. The 2026 round covers the seats last contested in 2022, meaning many wards, including Crookes & Crosspool, will see familiar names returning to the ballot. The city’s political balance has been fluid in recent years, with shifts in party groupings and several by‑elections, so the 2026 vote is expected to be significant for the council’s overall direction.  

Key dates leading up to polling day

  • Register to vote deadline: Monday 20 April 2026 
  • Postal vote application deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 21 April 2026 
  • Proxy vote and voter ID application deadlines 5pm, Tuesday 28 April 2026 
  • Polling day: Thursday 7 May 2026, 7am–10pm  

    Councillor Candidates for Crookes & Crosspool (Dated 10th April)
  • Minesh PAREKH– Labour and Co‑operative
  • Jordan BARRY – Liberal Democrats  
  • Dylan LEWIS-CRESER – Green Party  
  • Aliou DIALLO – Conservative Party
  • Alasdair Hadrian COOK, – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition.
  • Ricia WARD – Reform UK

    Crosspool Polling Stations
  • Church Of St Columba, Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL
  • Crosspool District Youth Sports Trust, Coldwell Lane, Sheffield, S10 5TJ
  • Hallam FC Club House, Hallam Sports Club, Sandygate Road, Sheffield, S10 5SE
  • Stephen Hill Methodist Church, 547 Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority runs on a four‑year cycle.
The last election was in 2022, so the next combined authority mayoral election was due this year 2026. Actually, the cycle was reset, and the next South Yorkshire mayoral election is now expected in 2028.

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JOIN THE EASTER TRAIL

Join the Easter trail around Crosspool shops.
Prize is to be collected on Easter Sunday 4th April, at Stephen Hill Church, where you are invited to join the 10.30am service.

For more information, please contact Childrens@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk
Tara Osborne, Children Youth and family worker.
Focal Minister, St Columba and Stephen Hill Church Crosspool
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday