Category Archives: churches

St Columba’s, Temporary Hub

Posted on 16 January, 2021 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

St Columba’s Church has been temporarily transformed into a vaccine hub Well-ordered volunteers, Doctors and NHS staff are working long hours to help with the roll-out of the potentially life-saving Pfizer vaccine injections. A full report and interview in this … Continue reading →

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URGENT – Volunteers wanted

Posted on 7 January, 2021 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

Snow and sleet showers are forecast tonight and throughout tomorrow across parts of Sheffield, particularly on higher ground (Crosspool). A few volunteers are required to grit the footpaths around St. Columba’s Church to aid access for the elderly who will … Continue reading →

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Crosspool Christmas

Posted on 19 December, 2020 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

Crosspool Community Christmas Observing social distancing, the Joy of Christmas came to Crosspool.A Brass Quartet played Christmas carols in the precinct and thanks to the Crosspool; Forum volunteers, the shops are adorned with decorated festive Christmas trees. Making their way … Continue reading →

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Virtual Carol Singing

Posted on 16 December, 2020 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

Virtual Carol Sing  Monday  21st December 10.30am There will be a Virtual Carol Sing over Zoom this Monday at 10.30am featuring traditional, local and modern carols played. Some from YouTube and some sung live.Sing along to them as loudly as … Continue reading →

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Crosspool Businesses Reopen

Posted on 2 December, 2020 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

From today a host of lockdown restrictions are eased In line with the UK Government guidelines, from today, Wednesday 2nd December, the following Crosspool Shops & Hairdressers will fully reopen their doors again and with restrictions Churches and Restaurants/Inns. Local … Continue reading →

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Less We Forget

Posted on 5 November, 2020 by Ian Hague

Although we can’t gather around the new Crosspool community memorial in the Tapton Church garden for an inaugural service of Remembrance this Sunday ` for those whose life has been touched by conflict’, you are invited to take a short … Continue reading →

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Cancellation Reminder

Posted on 29 October, 2020 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

A Reminder that this evenings Crosspool Forum Open Meeting in St Columba’s Church, is Cancelled. As we’re sure you’re already aware, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has meant that it’s now, more than ever, vital to limit social contact and avoid … Continue reading →

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Churches Tentative Reopening

Posted on 26 July, 2020 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

Churches in Crosspool are taking a measured approach to coming out of the present pandemic lockdown. St Columba’s Church, is now open for prayer and short weekday services.As part of their gradual coming out of lockdown, from tomorrow, Monday 27th … Continue reading →

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Food Bank

Posted on 25 July, 2020 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

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 … Continue reading →

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More Local Businesses Reopen

Posted on 3 July, 2020 by Chairman Crosspool Forum

Tomorrow is Service Saturday when a host of lockdown restrictions are to be eased. In line with the UK Government guidelines, from tomorrow, Saturday 4th July, the following Local Churches, Hairdressers and Restaurants/Inns will be reopening their doors. Sportsman (ember … Continue reading →

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