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16 Jan, 2021

St Columba’s, Temporary Hub

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 Sheffield Star article

7 Jan, 2021

URGENT – Volunteers wanted

Snow and sleet showers are forecast tonight and throughout tomorrow across parts of Sheffield, particularly on higher ground (Crosspool).

St. Columba's church, Crosspool — St. Columba’s church, Crosspool

A few volunteers are required to grit the footpaths around St. Columba’s Church to aid access for the elderly who will be attending to receive their Covid vaccination.

If you are interested and can spare a little of your time, it would be very much appreciated

Please contact Steve Ellis on 0773 994 9474 asap

19 Dec, 202019 Dec, 2020

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 to a nativity doorway, up a footpath lined with over 80 decorated jam jars for the ‘Nights of Light’, visitors to Tapton Hill Church were just blown away with people’s creativity as they passed a wooden thanksgiving tree festooned with homemade decorated baubles and amazed by the beautifully decorated doors and windows on a small Nativity trail around the Tapton Hill neighbourhood.

If you would like to show your support to our local smaller business community, and haven’t already taken the opportunity to follow the Crosspool Nativity trail around Crosspool shops, you have until the 24th December to take part.

Collect your story sheet from St Columba’s Church; or email: Tara.osborne@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk otherwise just click on the download.

When you have completed the story sheet; email: children@stcolumacrosspool.org.uk to arrange to collect your gift.

Don’t forget to wave at the shop keepers and make them smile this Christmas

16 Dec, 2020

Virtual Carol Singing

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 you like in the privacy of your own home where no-one can hear you.

If you don’t receive a copy of the Stephen Hill/St Columba News sheet, E-mail: TowniesRM@TalkTalk.net for a copy of the words of any of the carols which do not appear on screen,

The link to join the virtual carol sing is:
https://zoom.us/j/98451932379?pwd=QWdhaDBaL1FwdjhJL0JhUmVGdS9Jdz09
Meeting ID: 984 5193 2379 Passcode: 257561

We wish you and your family a Christmas filled with Warmth, Peace and Joy.
Stay safe and take care for a New Year full of hope for better times ahead!

2 Dec, 2020

Crosspool Businesses Reopen

From today a host of lockdown restrictions are eased

In line with the UK Government guidelines, from today, Wednesday 2^nd December, the following Crosspool Shops & Hairdressers will fully reopen their doors again and with restrictions Churches and Restaurants/Inns.
Local restriction tiers: what you need to know

Fully Open:-

“Charisma” Tele: 0114 263 1003 will reopen from Thursday 3rd December, initially with the following revised opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sundays leading up to Christmas. Home deliveries available every day, except Thursday & Sunday.

“More Posh than Dosh” Tele: 0114 268 4556

“Layers Flooring” Tele: 0114 2669888

“Direct Travel” Tele: 0114 268 7500

“Inspiration Hair Salon” Tele: 0114 266 3996

“Enhance” Tele: 0114 266 5950

“Expert Barbers” Tele: 0114 266 1234

“Ronaldo” Tele: 0114 266 2133

Potentially Open For Takeaway Only:-

“Nest Café” Tele: 07977 737232

“Hudson’s kitchen” Tele: 0114 449 5341

“Sportsman (ember inn) Crosspool – Ember Inns app: Tele: 0114 268 8011

“Crosspool Tavern, Stonehouse” Tele: 0114 266 2113

“Varanasi Inn” Tele: 0114 266 1017

“Papa Ciccios” Tele: 0114 268 4440

Open with Constraints:-

“St Columba’s” Tele: 0114 267 0006

“Stephen Hill Methodist Church” Tele: 0114 230 5676

“Tapton Hill Congregational Church” Tele: 0114 230 8191

“Church of St Francis of Assisi” Tele: 0114 263 0383

The numbers and time permitted at premises may be limited, so to make your visit smoother and more enjoyable; you are strongly advised to contact the service provider’s either by telephone, website, face book, twitter or email.

To ensure you and their staff are protected and Stay Safe at all times, please wear a mask/face covering, social distance and observe their entry service rules.

5 Nov, 2020

Less We Forget

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 walk to the memorial in your own time.

The Rev. Suzanne Nockels has prepared a prayer that people can use as they see fit and will be doing a video of a short service next to the memorial which will be aired on the ‘Sheffield Congregational Churches‘ Facebook and on their website: taptonchurch.com, at 10.45am, Wednesday November 11th.

29 Oct, 2020

Cancellation Reminder

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 gatherings.
For that reason and to help keep everyone safe, the difficult decision was made to cancel this evening’s Open Meeting.
While we know this is disappointing, we hope you can understand our reasoning for making this decision.

If restrictions allow, it’s very much hope that the next Open Meeting will go ahead in St Columba’s Church at 7pm, on Thursday 28^th January, 2021.

To find out more about the virus and how you can do your bit, visit the NHS Website.

26 Jul, 2020

Churches Tentative Reopening

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 July, the church will be open for both St Columba’s & Stephen Hill church worship.

Morning Prayer, short said services 10am Mondays and Wednesdays.

Evening Prayers short said service, 6:30pm Thursdays,

Evening Prayers Drop in anytime, Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm, and on Thursdays 10am to 12 noon.

Following advice from the Church of England and the Government; for everyone’s safety, the church has carried out a full risk assessment, for social distancing, separate entry and exit and for appropriate cleaning and sanitising. Automatic hand sanitiser dispensers are fitted as you enter and automatic hand soap dispensers and hand driers (or disposable paper towels) are fitted in each loo.
Face coverings are advisable but not compulsory.

Staff will be on hand to guide you in and out of the building.

For further information and advice, either Email: tara.osborne@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk
Or if you prefer, leave a message on the church answerphone: 0114 2670006

Stephen Hill Methodist Church remains closed for the time being.

Tapton Hill Congregational Church
Worship services have also resumed in the Tapton Hill Congregational Church (corner of Manchester Road/Tapton Hill Road,

Wednesdays at 6.30 pm, a short 40 minute service that includes looking at a Bible passage together, a ‘thought for the week’ and a piece of organ music…..all to help with everyday life.

They have taken Covid19 precautions very seriously.
You’ll be warmly welcomed by a steward and guided to your seat.

St Francis Church, Sandygate Road, will not be reopening at the moment.
They have a virtual parish gathering (or Vurch) happening through Zoom on Sundays at 11am.

Meeting ID: 700 601 109
Password: StFrancis

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

3 Jul, 2020

More Local Businesses Reopen

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 inn) Crosspool – Ember Inns app:
Phone: 0114 268 8011