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Crosspool post office reopened its hatches earlier today following a two-week renovation.
The new-look counter has been rotated 90 degrees and extra floor space has been created at the back of the shop.
The whole Spar shop has been smartened up with new units and a new illuminated sign outside.
Andrew Fisher and his crew of volunteers worked tirelessly for an hour and half shredding Christmas trees this afternoon to raise funds for the Crosspool Forum.
Over 120 trees were left by residents outside Direct Travel, with quite a number being over 8ft tall.
Money raised will help provide hanging baskets and floral displays in the Crosspool precinct.
On behalf of all who have and will benefit from their kindness, a big big thank you to Andrew (Complete Tree Solutions) and to Paul at (Direct Travel) for the use of the car park.
Please reciprocate their kindness by supporting these local services.
Crosspool post office will close for two weeks from tomorrow, Monday 5 January.
The closure is so that the post office can be refurbished. It is due to reopen at 1pm on Friday 16 January.
The next closest post office branches are:
Lodge Moor
58 Rochester Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 4JQ
Broomhill
273 Fulwood Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 3BD
Crookes
100-102 Crookes
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 1UH
Fulwood
5 Brooklands Avenue
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 4GA
To avoid disappointment Crosspool residents are advised to purchase the Crosspool Calendar as soon as possible as stocks are rapidly running low and no
further copies will be available.
The calenders are on sale now for £4 in Crosspool Pets and Enhance hairdresser.
Crosspool Forum would like to thank everyone who submitted photographs for the photograph competition for entry within this years calendar.
Special congratulations go to Hilda Hinchcliffe for submitting the winning photograph which can be seen on the front of the publication and shows a white Crosspool as
experienced by the whole community since boxing day.
Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.
Up to 16cm of snow fell on Crosspool on Boxing day evening, causing delays for drivers and the cancellation of the 51 bus service.
Traffic was moving slowly on roads all over Sheffield as the snow settled into the evening with delays on major roads and some minor roads blocked.
One journey from Crosspool to Millhouses reportedly took two hours. Some drivers abandoned their cars, deciding instead to continue their journey on foot.
As of 8am this morning First announced that the 51 bus service was suspended due to the conditions. It was running again by 4pm.
Many families took advantage of the holiday snow and ventured out for sledging, snowmen and snowball fights.
Here’s a selection of photos from Twitter and some taken this morning.
Some sad news: the body of a dead ginger and white cat has been found this morning on the side of Lydgate Lane next to the corner of Lydgate Hall Crescent.
It has been taken it to a house for safe keeping. If you think it might be yours then please call the person who found it on 0114 266 5492.
Update 27 December: we think the cat might be the same one as in this photo.
Residents of Dransfield Road celebrated the night before Christmas with carols on the street accompanied by brass musical instruments.
It’s the third year running that people living on the road have got together on Christmas eve to sing carols, drink mulled wine and eat mince pies. Despite a couple of rain showers, over 60 people joined in.
Happy Christmas to all in Crosspool and here’s to a good 2015 for our community.
First has announced the timetable for the 51 bus route over Christmas and new year.
It includes special Boxing day and New Year’s day timetables.
Full details are on the First South Yorkshire website:
Christmas and new year First bus services (2014-15) in South Yorkshire
Volunteers from a local neighbourhood watch scheme are warning Crosspool residents to be extra vigilant after a spate of break-ins over the last few days.
There were reports of burglaries on Den Bank Close and others in the Stephen Hill area, all taking place between 1pm and 3pm.
Dransfield Road Neighbourhood Watch is suggesting residents check their homes and vehicles are secure and work with their neighbours to stay safe.
If you see anything suspicious, call 101. If you see a crime taking place, call 999.
An estate and letting agent called Cocker & Carr will open in the former Bargain Booze off licence in Crosspool shopping precinct.
The company website, www.cockerandcarr.co.uk, doesn’t seem to be up and running yet.
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