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Dead cat found in Manchester Road garden – can you help find the owner?

A dead cat has been found in a garden on Manchester Road near Den Bank Avenue.

The black and white cat has an orange collar with bell attached. It has black fur on the back and sides plus a white nose, mouth and chin, white paws and white tummy. No obvious address was attached.

There were no visible injuries, but it may have been hit on the main road and run into a garden.

The person who found the cat has asked us to post this in order to alert the owners. If you are worried the cat may be yours then you can see a photo of it here to check.

The council were due to collect the cat today. They will check for any microchip and try to contact the owner.

If you are the owner, or know the owner, then you can also contact the council via the form on their website. The council reference number is 101001719494.

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New Indian restaurant Aligarh – Sheffield Star review

Aligarh Indian restaurant in Crosspool
Aligarh Indian restaurant in Crosspool has been reviewed by The Star

Aligarh, the new Indian restaurant in Crosspool is described as ‘in as class of its own’ in a Sheffield Star review.

The full article describes why the restaurant scored five out of a possible six for food, atmosphere, service and value.

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Tickets on sale for 2014 Crosspool Childrens’ Christmas Disco

Update: sorry, this event has now sold out. Unfortunately we won’t be able to let you in unless you have a ticket.

Crosspool Forum is hosting a Childrens’ Christmas Disco on Sunday 7 December, 2014.

The event for children between 3-11 years will run from 1.30-3.30pm in St Columba’s church hall. Father Christmas will bring a present for every child and complementary refreshments and nibbles will be served for everyone.

You can get your ticket from Crosspool Pet Shop. They cost £5 per child and the accompanying parent or guardian is free. You can also contact the Forum on crosspoolforum@fsmail.net or 07713 687 955 for tickets and more information.

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2015 Crosspool calendar available now

2015 Crosspool calendar
2015 Crosspool calendar

A new calendar featuring Crosspool scenes from over the years is on sale in local shops.

2015 Crosspool calendar
2015 Crosspool calendar

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.

The 2015 Crosspool calendar is available for just £4 from Crosspool Pets and Enhance.

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

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Hallam Art Group November 2014 exhibition

The next art exhibition by artists from Hallam Art Group takes place later this month.

From 10am-5pm on Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 November you can view pieces by the group at Hallam Community Hall on Hallam Grange Crescent, S10 4BD.

Admission is free.

Hallam Art Group

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Art and tablet courses start in Crosspool

Two new courses started this week in Crosspool at Benty Lane Scout Hut.

iPads for Beginners/Moving on with iPads started on 3 November and will run Mondays 1-3pm.

Art for Beginners starts on Thursday 6 November and runs 10am-12pm.

Pre-booking is advisable. Call 0114 2500613 or email info@heeleydevtrust.com to book your place.

 

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Crosspool collision – pedestrian dies in hospital

Today, Friday 31 October, police can confirm that an elderly pedestrian involved in a collision in Sheffield at the weekend has died in hospital.

At around 11am on Saturday 25 October, it is reported that a black Toyota Celica was in collision with a 93-year-old woman, named as Betty Vallance, outside a row of shops in Sandygate Road, Crosspool. The car was reversing when it collided with the woman.

Betty was taken to hospital suffering what were first thought to be minor injuries. However, her condition deteriorated. She passed away yesterday (Thursday 30 October).

It is believed that Betty may have been using a walking stick.

Investigating officers continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision or events leading up to the collision. Call 101 quoting incident number 406 of 25 October 2014.

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Re-appeal for witnesses following Crosspool collision

An elderly pedestrian remains in critical condition following a collision in Sheffield at the weekend.

At around 11am on Saturday 25 October, it is reported that a black Toyota Celica was in collision with a 93-year-old woman outside a row of shops in Sandygate Road, Crosspool. The car was reversing when it collided with the woman.

The woman, who has today been named by officers as Betty Vallance from Crosspool, was taken to hospital suffering what were first thought to be minor injuries. However, her condition deteriorated and she remains in a critical condition.

It is believed that Betty may have been using a walking stick.

Investigating officers continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision or events leading up to the collision.

Call 101 quoting incident number 406 of 25 October 2014.