Picnic in the Park and open air service at 2015 Crosspool Festival
Abba Night at 2015 Crosspool Festival
Hallam Chase returns to Crosspool on Tuesday
Tuesday evening sees the historic Hallam Chase return to Crosspool, an annual fell race organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by Hallam Cricket Club.
At 8pm on the Tuesday evening after the second bank holiday in May, runners set off from Hallam football/cricket club’s Sandygate ground, go down Den Bank through the Rivelin Valley and up to Stannington church, before returning by the same route. The run 3¼ miles long, with 800 feet of climb.
In 2014Â Michael Twigg took first prize. The record time of 19 minutes 42 seconds was set in 1968 by Trevor Wright.
Find out more on the Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers websites.
Fun, Food and Fitness event at Stephen Hill church
Join in the exercise to music class and enjoy cake with tea or coffee at the Fun, Food and Fitness event at Stephen Hill church on Tuesday 12 May, 3-4.30pm.
Handmade cards, costume jewellery and summer scarves will also be on sale.
Tickets are £4 from the church or from Linda Saxton on 0114 230 1468. All proceeds will go to Stephen Hill church.
Agenda for Friday 24 April 2015 Open Meeting
Crosspool Forum’s Open Meeting on Friday 24 April at St Columba’s will start at 7pm.
Guest speaker this time is South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings.
Come along and give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.
Provisional agenda for Open Meeting on Friday 24 April 2015 (PDF, 678KB)
Scout Group Concert on Saturday 18 April 2015
After the success of their first event a couple of years ago, the 259 Scouts are planning another concert on Saturday 18 April to raise funds for the group and Stephen Hill church.
It will include solo performers and bands featuring members come from the group.
Doors will open at 6.30pm, ready for a 7pm start. The concert will finish around 10pm. Refreshments will be available.
Entry is £3 in advance, £4 on the door. The hall has a limited capacity so it’s recommended (and cheaper) to get your tickets in advance. To buy, contact helensmithsandygate@gmail.com.
Care in Crosspool AGM on 15 April 2015
Care in Crosspool will be holding their annual general meeting at the Beacon Church at Stephen Hill church on Wednesday 15 April 2015 at 2.30 pm.
Guest speaker at the meeting will be a member of the Edale Mountain Rescue Service. There will be a retiring collection for the work of this valuable voluntary service and reshments will be available after the meeting.
All are welcome.
Tapton Hill Congregational Church Spring Fair, 21 March 2015
Tapton Hill Congregational Church is holding its Spring Fair on Saturday, 21 March.
It starts at 2pm and features stalls and refreshments. The church can be found on the corner of Manchester Road and Tapton Hill Road.
Tapton Hill Congregational Church
Agenda for Thursday 12 February 2015 Open Meeting
Crosspool Forum’s Open Meeting on Thursday 12 February at St Columba’s will start at 7pm.
This meeting is the rearranged meeting from 29 January, which was cancelled due to snow.
Come along and give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.
Guest speakers this time include:
- Nick Hetherington, network manager for AMEY Streets Ahead road resurfacing programme
- First Group’s commercial and business manager Andy Metcalfe
- Kathrine Harboard: Broomhill Library (National library day is 7 February)
- Local business: Aligarh restaurant
Agenda for Open Meeting on Thursday 12 February – rearranged from Thursday 29 January (PDF, 703KB)
Confidence and anxiety explored at discussion group
The Lent discussion group at St Columba’s and Stephen Hill Methodist church this year is based on the film The King’s Speech.
The Finding a Voice group will consider themes of confidence and anxiety.
Watch the film at St Columba’s at 6pm on Sunday 15 February and choose from evening sessions (7.30pm) on Wednesdays from 25 February at St Columba’s, or daytime sessions (10.30am) on Thursdays from 26th February. All are welcome.
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