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Activities for children resume at St Columba’s

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

Autumn activities for children at St Columba’s church on Manchester Road are starting for the new term.

Stepping Stones, the music and story-time for pre-schoolers and their carers, is on Fridays at 1.45pm and is now fortnightly.

Messy Church starts up again on 27 September. This is a time of fun and crafts for families with primary school-age children, on Saturday from 4-6pm. The session includes family tea.

In collaboration with St Timothy’s church Crookes, St Solumba’s is offering a youth Alpha course, for young people aged 11+ who are interested in the Christian faith. There will be food, fun, video clips and opportunity to discuss in small groups. This will be on Thursdays at 6pm starting on 18 September.

You are welcome to drop in at any of these sessions or for further information on any of these events, contact Diane Ryan on 07501 271754 or via st.columbas@hotmail.co.uk.

St Columba’s church

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Prayers for peace at St Columba’s

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

Churchgoers at St Columba’s are inviting Crosspool residents to join them for prayers for peace in Gaza/Israel on Wednesdays throughout August at 8.30pm.

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Agenda for Thursday 31 July 2014 Open Meeting

Open Meeting/AGM at St Columba's
Open Meeting at St Columba’s – click for provisional agenda (PDF, 730KB)

Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 31 July at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm.

Come along and give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.

Guest speakers this time include:

  • First Group’s commercial and business managers report on 51 bus route progress
  • Nick Hetherington, network manager for AMEY Streets Ahead road resurfacing
    programme
  • Todd Micklethwaite, Activity Sheffield: Walk boost in Crosspool

Agenda for Open Meeting on Thursday 31 July (PDF, 733KB)

Minutes from previous Open Meetings

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Historic Hallam Chase fell race returns to Crosspool tonight

Runners competing in the 2012 Hallam Chase
Runners competing in the 2012 Hallam Chase

This 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 2013 John Alexander 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.

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Next Open Meeting on Friday 25 April

Open Meeting/AGM at St Columba's
Open Meeting/AGM at St Columba’s

Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Friday 25 April at St Columba’s church.

Light refreshments will be served from 6.30pm, with the main meeting starting at 7pm.

As well as a guest speaker, local councillors and the police will be on hand to listen to your concerns.

There will be an update on local Neighbourhood Watch schemes and Pam Walton from Pedal Ready will be encouraging us to get on our bikes.

A locksmith will also attend to give demonstrations and advice on keeping you and your property safe with secure locks.

Update 25 April, 6.30pm: Deputy prime minister and Sheffield Hallam MP Nick Clegg is confirmed as the guest speaker.

Provisional agenda for 25 April Open Meeting (PDF, 95KB)

Minutes from previous Open Meetings

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St Columba’s to host Carver Fields bonfire for Easter 2014

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St. Columba’s church will be celebrating Easter morning, Sunday 20 April, with a bonfire and service held on Carver Fields at 9am.

The short service will be followed by breakfast, Easter egg hunt and celebration service in church.

To join St Columba’s for the bonfire, take the footpath off Hagg Lane opposite the junction with Den Bank Drive and walk across the field.

St Columba’s, Crosspool

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Sound of Music sing-a-long in aid of S6 food bank this Saturday

To raise awareness and donations for the Sheffield S6 Trussell Trust Foodbank, Crookes Community Singers are hosting a screening of the classic film Sound of Music – complete with sing-a-long subtitles so the audience can all join in.

There’s no admission fee – but everyone is asked to bring a suitable donation to the food bank. The event takes place on Saturday 5 April 2014 at St Thomas’ Church in Crookes. Doors open 1.45pm for 2pm start.

There’ll also be an optional fancy dress competition with prizes awarded for best adult and child (no political dress admitted.)

Email crookes.singers@gmail.com or phone 0114 267 1090 for more information.

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Agenda for Thursday 30 January 2014 Open Meeting

Open Meeting/AGM at St Columba's
Open Meeting at St Columba’s – click for provisional agenda (PDF, 105KB)

Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 30 January at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm.

Come along and give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.

Guest speakers this time include:

  • Andrew Wood who will be advising on energy-saving measures for your home, including insulation
  • Amanda Forrest and Dr. Ted Turner from the Clinical Commissioning Group who will give a brief outline of the CCG’s patient and public involvement etc. followed by a short question and answer session

Agenda for Open Meeting on Thursday 30 January (PDF, 105KB)

Minutes from previous Open Meetings