A guided history walk of Crosspool departs from St Columba’s on Tuesday 30 June at 10am.
If you’re interested in doing the guided walk but can’t make Tuesday morning, we would be prepared to arrange an additional evening walk sometime in the next few weeks. Please email lindseybeagles@gmail.com if you’re interested.
Meanwhile, Crosspool Chronicles, the guide to walking round Crosspool and reading about the people and places in times gone by, is for now on sale at the price of £2.50.
You can pick up a copy from Crosspool Pet Supplies, Bamforths, Charisma and Cocker and Carr estate agents in Crosspool as well as at the Crosspool Summer Fair (if there are any left!)
The 2015 Crosspool Festival starts on Friday. Have you planned which events you’re going to? Make sure you get any tickets soon to make sure you don’t miss out!
The festival runs 26 June-5 July and as you’ll see below, there are events for all ages. This year’s programme includes:
4 July update: the vote has closed and the results will be announced soon!
It’s time to vote in this year’s Crosspool Festival photography competition!
Under-18s were invited to submit a photo on the theme Things that give me joy!
The judges have shortlisted four photos and would like you to choose which best tells a story to the viewer and that really captures the essence of joy.
Vote using the poll at the bottom of the page. The poll closes on Saturday 4 July, and we’ll be hiding the results from Thursday 2 July so keep the winner secret during the final days of voting. Entries will be displayed during the festival.
Photo 1 – sun, sky and clouds
Vote at the bottom of the page.
Photo 1 – sun, sky and clouds. Vote for this at the bottom of the page
Photo 2 – garden with gnomes
Vote at the bottom of the page.
Photo 2 – garden with gnomes. Vote for this at the bottom of the page
Photo 3 – playground slide
Vote at the bottom of the page.
Photo 3 – playground slide. Vote for this at the bottom of the page
Photo 4 – meerkats
Vote at the bottom of the page.
Photo 4 – meerkats. Vote for this at the bottom of the page
The poll closes on Saturday 4 July, and we’ll be hiding the results from Thursday 2 July so to keep the winner secret during the final days of voting.
Final preparations are underway for Crosspool’s annual Selborne Road street market on Sunday 28 June.
The event is your opportunity to buy local food, cakes, plants, crafts, jewellery, clothes and books from over 40 stalls and also enjoy entertainment throughout the afternoon.
During the market, Crosspool Art Group will be exhibiting in the garden at 55 Selborne Road where tea and picnic facilities will also be available.
Last year’s Crosspool Calendar was such a success that another one is planned for 2016 – and we want your photos to be part of it
Another Crosspool Calendar is planned for 2016 – and your photos could be part of it.
All 300 copies of the 2015 edition sold in a few weeks. The calendar featured Crosspool scenes from over the years. Many of the photos in the calendar were taken by local residents, plus there were some archive shots showing familiar locations looking very different in times gone by.
How you can help us compile the 2016 calendar
If you own any of your own photos – old or new – that you’d like to be considered for inclusion in the 2016 calender, please email them to crosspoolforum@fsmail.net, with the subject line ‘2016 calendar photos’ remembering to include your name, address and telephone number.
The deadline to submit your pictures is Wednesday 30 September.
We’re after a variety of views, eras and seasons and it doesn’t matter if your photo is taken on a cheap camera or phone.
Remember, you must own the copyright for any photo that you submit. And by sending us the photo you agree that we can use it on the Crosspool Calendar, Crosspool News website, social media and for any other promotional means.
Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.
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.
