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Festival Well‑Dressing 2026

Make sure to stop by this year’s festival well‑dressing on the grassy bank at the junction of Selborne Road and Watt Lane on Sandygate Road.

This year’s design, inspired by Care in Crosspool, has been lovingly created by our dedicated volunteers using natural materials to form an intricate and thoughtful display. Their hard work has resulted in a beautiful piece of community art that captures the true spirit of caring.

We warmly invite you to join in celebrating this remarkable creation at the Dedication Ceremony, led by Steve Ellis, Focal Minister from St Columba’s Crosspool, Stephen Hill Methodist Church, and members of our local uniformed youth groups. this Friday 26th June at 6pm

Your presence, encouragement, and enthusiasm help keep this cherished tradition alive for future generations.

Donations made at the well‑dressing dedication, however small, will be gratefully received and passed in full to this year’s festival charity,

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Crosspool Open Gardens — Saturday 27th June 2026

A great day out close to home.
Explore a lovely mix of local gardens, enjoy refreshments and maybe even a bit of expert advice. 
Map of Garden Tickets £5, available from Crosspool Pet Supplies, any participating garden, or email: 156kar@gmail.com
Come and support our gardeners and enjoy the neighbourhood in full bloom.

Crosspool Festival 2026
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Fashion Show

Crosspool Wi Fashion Show.
Stephen Hill Church, Manchester Road, Crosspool.
3pm – Saturday, 11th July 2026,

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Fancy a Creative, Sociable Tuesday Evening?

Relaxed fused‑glass sessions take place at the Benty Lane Sportsman on Tuesdays at 7pm. It’s an easy‑going, no‑pressure opportunity to try something creative while enjoying a drink and a friendly chat with others in the group. Complete beginners are very welcome, as are those who already enjoy working with glass.

Book a place

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Crosspool Open Gardens – Saturday 27 June

Crosspool Open Gardens returns on Saturday 27 June, offering a rare chance to explore some of the area’s most cherished private gardens. Whether you’re looking for planting ideas, curious about how neighbours make the most of their outdoor spaces, or simply fancy a gentle afternoon wander, it’s always a highlight of the local calendar.

This year’s trail features a lovely mix of mature gardens, creative smaller plots, spaces shaped with wildlife in mind and plenty of lovely homemade cakes and snacks to enjoy.

Tickets are available from the pet shop or from a garden near you: look out for the posters outside open gardens.
Children get in free and all proceeds go to charity

Whilst out and about don’t miss taking a moment to explore Lydgate Green, our community’s own Garden of Tranquillity.
Tucked away at the corner of Lydgate Hall Crescent and Lydgate Lane, this peaceful spot has been lovingly tended by local volunteers for over five years and is there for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.

Crosspool Festival 2026
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Parking Reminder for Crosspool

Traffic wardens were out and about in Crosspool on Thursday this week, and several tickets were issued for overstaying, parking in disabled bay without valid permits, and stopping on double yellow lines. 

Just a quick reminder that from Monday to Friday parking is limited to 1 hour on Benty Lane and Selborne Road, and 2 hours in the precinct, with no return within 3 hours. A little care now saves a headache later.

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Carver Fields Water Tank: Summary of Yorkshire Water Drop‑In Session

Yorkshire Water’s recent drop‑in session on the proposed underground water tank at Carver Fields drew a steady turnout of residents, many of whom used the opportunity to raise environmental, access and construction‑related concerns.
Representatives from Yorkshire Water and their contractors were on hand to answer questions and outline the current stage of the project.

Residents asked detailed questions about the proximity of the works to the established badger sett and the wider ecological impact on Carver Fields. Yorkshire Water confirmed: A buffer zone will be maintained between the worksite and the sett. An ecologist will be present during the works to monitor activity. Additional bat and badger surveys will be carried out ahead of construction. 

Questions were also raised about potential disturbance to vegetation, habitat loss and how the site would be restored afterwards.

Attendees sought clarity on the scale of vehicle movements required to remove excavated Rock & earth. Yorkshire Water advised that: At the peak of construction, around 15 lorries per day are expected on site. Traffic management plans are still being developed and will be shared once finalised. 

Residents also asked about working hours, noise, dust control and how access routes would be managed to minimise disruption.

Yorkshire Water stated that the original topsoil will be reuse during reinstatement, with further details on landscaping and surface restoration to follow.
Residents emphasised the importance of ensuring the field’s appearance and amenity are preserved once works are complete.

Works are currently expected to begin on or after 6 July, subject to final approvals and survey results. Yorkshire Water confirmed they are continuing to work with partners including the Sheffield Methodist Circuit; Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust; Sheffield City Council’s ecologist and the Public Rights of Way officers 

Their aim is to provide clearer information and maintain transparency as the project progresses.

If you have any further questions that you would like Yorkshire Water to answer, you can ask these by phoning them at 0344 848 1099, quoting reference number YW.205212.

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Manchester Road Reopened – Bus Services Restored

We are pleased to advise that Manchester Road at Hollow Meadows has now fully reopened following the completion of highway works. As a result, bus services 257, 257A and 257B have returned to their normal route with immediate effect.

This reinstates the usual Crosspool–Peak District connection and removes the temporary diversion that had been in place during the closure period.

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New Underground Storage Tank -Carver Fields

Yorkshire Water is beginning its largest-ever environmental investment programme, with £8.3bn being spent across the region over the next five years. Around £1.5bn of this will fund new surface water sewers, underground storage tanks, nature‑based solutions and sustainable drainage systems to help reduce storm overflow discharges and improve the health of local rivers and coastal waters.

As part of this programme, work will soon begin on a new 2,500m³ underground storage tank beneath Carver Fields, off Hagg Lane. This tank will hold excess wastewater during heavy rainfall, reducing the need for discharges into local watercourses and helping to prevent sewer flooding.

Carver Fields was chosen after extensive investigations, based on existing underground assets, local geology and the amount of land required, while aiming to minimise disruption to the community.
The working area is shown in red on this Yorkshire Water’s site map.

Normal working hours will be 7am–7pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional later work where residents will be notified in advance. No access to homes is required; residents are reminded to check identification before letting anyone in.

Yorkshire Water’s partners, Ward & Burke, plan to start construction in July 2026, with the project expected to take around 18 months. 

Before construction begins, additional surveys are needed on Hagg Lane. To carry these out safely, there will be a temporary road closure on Monday 8 June and Tuesday 9 June, between 7pm and midnight.

Community Drop‑in Event
Residents and local businesses are invited to a drop‑in session on:
Wednesday 3rd June, 3pm–5:45pm
C.D.Y.S.T. Sports Hall, Coldwell Lane, S10 5TJ
The project team will be available to answer questions and provide more information.
If you can’t attend, you can contact Yorkshire Water on 0344 848 1099 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) quoting Capital YW.205949.