The derelict Hallam Towers hotel building is to be knocked down to make way for £300,000 apartments and serviced building plots.
Hallam Towers to be demolished to make way for luxury flats
Pop-up shop then chemist to open in Motor World shop
The former Motor World unit is to become a pop-up shop before the Crosspool chemist moves in next year.
Priceless is due to open on Wednesday 14 October. Like its sister shop in Crookes, it’ll sell halloween and Christmas goods as well as fireworks.
Longer term, Greencross Chemist – currently based on Sandygate Road – is expected to move in.
The premesis on Lydgate Lane has been empty since March 2015 when Motor World closed.
Aligarh restaurant in Crosspool ceases trading
Crosspool restaurant Aligarh has ceased trading.
The Indian restaurant opened last October but appeared to be closed over the weekend, with a sign in the window stating it had ceased trading and apologising for any inconvenience caused. A cookery masterclass was due to take place today.
A spokesperson for the business said a statement would be issued in a few days. As of Sunday night, there was no mention of the closure on the restaurant’s website.
Another customer had a big party booked and when they turned up the place was shut and in darkness. Someone else said: “It’s so sad, I thought they would do well.”
https://twitter.com/purpleplonka/status/650745877439598592
Updated 5 October 2015:
This statement has been issued:
It is with great sadness and regret that we have to announce that Aligarh Indian Restaurant in Crosspool has now ceased trading.
This is not a decision we have taken lightly but unfortunately it is a decision we have had to make.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers past and present for their continued support.
We are sure this will be a great disappointment to all our customers and the local community which we served however please rest assured that if we could have avoided the closure we would have.
We sincerely apologise to those customers who have been inconvenienced due to the closure. Thank you for your understanding.
Chris Waddle’s charity fundraiser at Hallam FC
Well-known local faces from the worlds of sport and music are taking part in a charity fundraiser at Sandygate on Sunday 4 October.
Chris Waddle will lead an all-stars team featuring ex-footballers David Hirst, John Sheridan, Dean Saunders, Jamie Hoyland and plus Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure.
The day is to raise money for charity Prostate Cancer UK. Tickets are £5 and kick off is at 2pm.
Road closure to affect 51 bus service
Update 23 September: it looks like this work and disruption will now continue until Wednesday 30 September.
Resurfacing work on Sandygate Road will have an impact on the 51 bus service this weekend.
The bus route will split into two at Broomhill, with buses going alternately between Crosspool and Lodge Moore every 20 minutes.
Full details are on the First South Yorkshire website:
Disney disco for under-10s at Stephen Hill church on 3 October
Get dressed up and come along to meet your favourite characters at this Disney disco for under 10s.
There’ll be crafts, face-painting, nails and Disney tattoos, a fairy cake stall and refreshments for parents.
Tickets are £5 (including a drink and hotdog) can be booked online or obtained from June D Gill School of Dance on Saturdays mornings at Stephen Hill Church
For more infomration call 07958 402788 or check out the Facebook event.
Trustee vacancy at CDYST Coldwell Lane
Are you interested in an active Crosspool? Do you have a couple of evening hours a month to spare?
Crosspool and District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST) on Coldwell Lane is seeking a sixth trustee to join us to in managing and developing our resources for the future.
They hold local, informal monthly meetings and would love to get some fresh ideas and skills on the team.
If you’re interested, email g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com.
Meanwhile, on Sunday 13 September, a door key was found in the car park at the CDYST sports hall on Coldwell Lane. Please email g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com if you think it is yours.
Help out on Hagg Copse on Sunday 25 October
You’re invited to help with tidying on Hagg Copse Sunday 25 October at 10am.
Wear wellies and if you have gloves then please bring them!
Hagg Copse is a community green area on the corner of Coldwell Lane and Manchester Road, maintained by Crosspool Forum.
Residents enjoy Crosspool history walk
Over thirty people walked the streets in drizzly conditions on Wednesday evening this week for the Crosspool Chronicles history walk led by Jan Milward and Lindsey Beagles.
The event was arranged so that people working during the day had opportunity to attend an evening repeat of the original history walk which took place during Crosspool Festival week.
Autumn 2015 Crosspool Clarion out soon
The new issue of the Crosspool Clarion will soon be landing on your doormat. Download and read a PDF of it below.
Current issue: Autumn 2015, volume 12, issue 3
Download Crosspool Clarion Autumn 2015, volume 12, issue 3 (PDF, 3.9MB)
The Crosspool Clarion is the official newsletter of Crospool Forum. It is a free, quarterly publication, with over 2,700 copies delivered to local households.
Some back issues of past editions of the Clarion are also available to download.
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