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Carver Fields Open Day-Sunday 8th November

Food Works will be hosting another Open Day at Carver Fields on Sunday 8th November, 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. (If you’re able, please bring your own spade / rake / wheelbarrow – we will have a few to use, but could always do with more!)

To learn more about the vision behind Food Works’ new community growing space in Crosspool, take a look at the article in Now Then magazine.

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It’s a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play

Ladies and gentlemen, Northern Lights Theatre invites you to tune in for a very special Christmas broadcast

This festive season, step back into the golden age of radio with It’s a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play, adapted by Anthony E. Palermo from the much-loved Christmas classic.

On Christmas Eve, George Bailey finds himself overwhelmed and struggling to see a way forward. When a remarkable guardian angel appears, George is given the extraordinary opportunity to discover what the world might have been like had he never existed. What follows is a heart-warming and uplifting story about hope, friendship, and the lasting impact that one ordinary person can have on the lives of others.

Presented as a live 1940s-style radio broadcast, this inventive production brings the beloved tale to life through the talents of a small ensemble cast, who portray dozens of characters while creating music and live sound effects before the audience’s eyes.

Performances at Stephen Hill Methodist Church

  • Friday 11 December 2026
  • Thursday 17 December 2026
  • Friday 18 December 2026
    Doors open: 7.00pm


Tickets: £15 (£14 concessions) To reserve your seats in advance, simply click the link below to pre-book your tickets. Wonderful Life Tickets

Suitable for family audiences
Please note: as in the original film, the story contains references to suicide and depicts a character experiencing severe emotional distress. Parents and guardians may wish to take this into consideration when booking for younger children.

An enchanting Christmas treat filled with nostalgia, laughter, music and a timeless message of hope.

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Open Meeting – Columba’s Church Hall

Crosspool Forum Open Meeting This Thursday 29th October at 7pm St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road.

Guest speakers and local representatives, including Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, council officers, and local police, are usually on hand to listen, share updates, and offer friendly, practical advice on community matters.

Bethan Robinson, Food Works’ Food Growing Coordinator, is keen to meet local residents and hear your views on the proposed community food-growing project at Carver Fields. Whether you’re curious, cautious or ready to get involved, come along, ask questions and help shape a space that could bring fresh produce, learning opportunities and community benefits to Crosspool.

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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,