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Stuck in Crosspool traffic – photo

The transportation of this metal item caused delays
Thanks to Jon for the photo

Did you see the piece of equipment stuck outside St Columba’s church on Sunday morning? Thanks to Jon for sending us the photo.

The two large wagons were taking a large piece of kit fabricated in Sweden to Hope Valley Cement Works.

A red transit parked opposite the church had halted proceedings, causing some delays on Manchester Road.

https://twitter.com/DrewCrook/status/544590180620193793

Traffic lights have been removed on Manchester Road
Traffic lights have been removed on Manchester Road

It appears that the traffic lights at the crossing were removed to accommodate the two large wagons.

These were due to be removed as part of the S10 corridor project to allow lorries to turn left from Sandygate Road onto Manchester Road, so it’s possible they won’t be reinstated.

For now temporary lights have been put back on the roadside.

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Crosspool calendar proves to be big success

2015 Crosspool calendar
The 2015 Crosspool calendar has been a big success and is now on its third print run

The final batch of 2015 Crosspool calendars will go on sale this week after the first two print runs sold out.

The initial 100 calendars sold out in a few days, so Crosspool Forum decided to print another 100. The second batch sold out just as quickly and with a waiting list of people wanting calendars the decision was taken to print a final 100.

The first 20 or so of these calenders should be on sale now for £4 in Crosspool Pets and Enhance. The final 80 are scheduled to arrive on Tuesday morning.

The calendar features Crosspool scenes from over the years. Many of the photos in the calendar are taken by local residents, plus there are some archive shots showing familiar locations looking very different in times gone by.

Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.

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Winter weather causes problems in Crosspool

Snow caused problems in Crosspool on Thursday morning
Snow caused problems in Crosspool on Thursday morning

Snow and ice over the last few days has caused accidents and delays in Crosspool.

On Thursday morning residents awoke to the first settled snow of the season in higher areas. It soon turned to slush, but the conditions still caused delays for commuters on the roads:

Freezing temperatures turned the wet surfaces to ice on Friday night. There were reports of a car hitting a wall on Watt Lane and problems on Sandygate Road:

https://twitter.com/CrosspoolClaret/status/543487575676428288

This morning (Saturday), many residents are reporting that surfaces are still very slippery, so be careful:

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Tapton students honored with Diana Award

This week eight students from Crosspool’s Tapton School received a Diana Award for an initiative which has provided a safe haven for young people from homophobic and transphobic bullying.

Rosie, Sara, Catherine, Ruairidh, Molly, Oliver, Imogen and Aleksandra, all aged 17, are the Tapton Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Straight Alliance (LGBTSA), nominated by SAYiT in Sheffield.

The group formed an alliance for the protection of young people at their school who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. As well as being a support network, LGBTSA has helped develop the way in which their school can provide a safe and happy learning environment for students.

LGBTSA has also inspired students from other schools who learned of their campaigning success to establish their own alliances.

The Diana Award is a lifetime award set up in memory of Princess Diana and today has the support of her sons The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry and the Prime Minister as Patron.

It celebrates young people who have had a monumental impact on the lives of others – whether they’re a volunteer, fundraiser, young carer, campaigner or anti-bullying mentor – they all share a deep sense of social responsibility.

Diana Award

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Church services and carols for Christmas 2014 in Crosspool

The four local Crosspool churches have announced their programme of services for the Christmas season.

St Columba’s Church of England

  • Sunday 14 December 4pm Christingle Service
  • Sunday 21 December 3pm United Carol Service at Stephen Hill
  • Wednesday 24 December 4pm Candlelight Storytelling Nativity
  • Thursday 25 December 10.30am Christmas Day Festive Holy Communion

St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church

  • Wednesday 24 December 4pm Children’s Nativity Service; 7.30pm Carols; 8pm Christmas Night Mass
  • Thursday 25 December 10am Christmas Day Mass

Tapton Hill Congregational Church

  • Sunday 21 December 2.45pm Carols and Candles
  • Thursday 25 December 10.15am Christmas Day Service

The Beacon at Stephen Hill Methodist

  • Sunday 21 December 3pm United Service with St Columba’s
  • Wednesday 24 December 4pm Christingle Service; 11.30pm Christmas Eve Holy Communion
  • Thursday 25 December 10am Christmas Day Service
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Your help wanted putting trees in the precinct on Saturday

Up the ladder
Putting up Christmas trees in Crosspool  precinct

Crosspool Forum volunteers will be putting up Christmas trees in the precinct this weekend.

If you can lend a hand then please meet outside Direct Travel at 1.30pm.

We have ladders but please bring a pair of gloves.

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Walking the Rivelin book: new edition published

Walking the Rivelin book
Walking the Rivelin book

A revised and updated edition of a book featuring a trail guide for the Rivelin valley has been released in time for Christmas.

Walking the Rivelin also includes maps, historical information about each watermill site and where to look for the wildlife. It’s illustrated in colour with old photographs and maps.

The book costs £6.95 and proceeds will go towards Rivelin Valley Conservation Group and their work preserving the valley for everyone to enjoy.

It’s available from:

 

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Winter 2014 Crosspool Clarion out soon

Crosspool Clarion Winter 2014, volume 12, issue 4
Download Crosspool Clarion Winter 2014, volume 12, issue 4 (PDF, 3MB)

The new issue of the Crosspool Clarion will soon be landing on your doormat. If you can’t wait, then download and read a PDF of it below.

Current issue: Winter 2014, volume 12, issue 4

Download Crosspool Clarion Winter 2014, volume 12, issue 4 (PDF, 3MB)

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.

To read PDFs on your computer, you may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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Wanted: your views on a possible cycle track at CDYST

CDYST facilities in Crosspool
CDYST facilities in Crosspool – image from http://www.cdyst.co.uk

The trustees at Crosspool and District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST) would like your thoughts on the possibility of installing a cycle track at the facility.

Read more below then email johnarawlinson67@gmail.com with your views.

Last summer we were asked to consider providing a cycle track on the grassed area to the left of the sports hall, when viewed from Coldwell Lane.

We have done some research and have hopefully secured some funding to go ahead with this project, but would welcome your ideas and thoughts before we proceed any further.

We envisage tarmacking a grassed area approximately 16m by 15m where children, and those who lack confidence on a bike, can safety practice their cycling skills on a flat piece of ground, away from the traffic. We could also consider painting on some road markings such as a mini roundabout, a give way sign etc.

In addition, we are considering making a long cycling track, again out of tarmac, which would run from the building, down towards the tennis courts, with a small turning circle at the end. This would not interfere with the football pitch in any way.

Is this something which you feel is a good idea, or would you prefer the land to be left as a grassed area? Any thoughts, ideas and suggestions would be very welcome.

We would appreciate the responses as soon as possible, as there is a time limit for applying for the grant. Unless we can secure this funding, we will be unable to proceed with the project.

Please contact the trustees using johnarawlinson67@gmail.com.

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Tapton named top comprehensive school by The Sunday Times

Tapton school
Tapton school: Sunday Times comprehensive of the year

Crosspool’s Tapton School has been named comprehensive of the year in The Sunday Times Parent Power guide, which is out this weekend.

The Sheffield Star says:

It was chosen after rising in national rankings by more than 60 places this year off the back of outstanding results at A-level and GCSE, and now stands eighth in the newspaper’s national rankings of non-selective schools.

Read The Sheffield Star article

Parent Power: Tapton strides clear of the field – The Sunday Times (paid for content)