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Tune into Spring

Just a quick message to share some information from Tim Birch about the bird‑song walks he’s now offering. Tim will be leading his first session in Ecclesall Woods on Saturday 18 April, running from8:00 to 9:30am. It’s a gentle, welcoming introduction to tuning in to the sounds of our local birdlife.

Tim’s wider mission is to help more people reconnect with nature through the simple joy of birdsong. He’s also very open to running walks in other parts of Sheffield, and he’s particularly keen to support activities that help younger people build a stronger relationship with the natural world. If cost is an issue for any group or organisation, he’s more than happy to discuss reduced or no‑fee options.

If you’d like to arrange a walk, explore possibilities for your area, or just find out more, Tim’s contact details. Email: birdsongwalks@gmail.com

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Happy Easter Crosspool! 

Spring has taken hold in Crosspool; the daffodils are nodding along Manchester Road and rabbits hopping about as if they know it’s Easter.

Here’s to a cheerful holiday weekend full of friendly faces, fresh air, and all the little joys that make our community feel like home.

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Council elections Thursday 7 May 2026

Stephen Hill church polling station in Crosspool
Stephen Hill church polling station in Crosspool

Crookes & Crosspool is one of Sheffield’s most competitive wards, with Labour and the Liberal Democrats both treating it as strategically important. Reporting from local media highlights how closely the parties watch this seat and how actively they campaign here.  

The Sheffield City Council elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026, the date set for all local elections across England this year. This timing aligns with the national electoral calendar, which clusters local authority contests, mayoral elections, and devolved‑nation parliamentary elections on the same day

Local elections in Sheffield follow a cycle where one third of councillors are elected each year for three years out of four. The 2026 round covers the seats last contested in 2022, meaning many wards, including Crookes & Crosspool, will see familiar names returning to the ballot. The city’s political balance has been fluid in recent years, with shifts in party groupings and several by‑elections, so the 2026 vote is expected to be significant for the council’s overall direction.  

Key dates leading up to polling day

  • Register to vote deadline: Monday 20 April 2026 
  • Postal vote application deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 21 April 2026 
  • Proxy vote and voter ID application deadlines 5pm, Tuesday 28 April 2026 
  • Polling day: Thursday 7 May 2026, 7am–10pm  

    Councillor Candidates for Crookes & Crosspool (Dated 10th April)
  • Minesh PAREKH– Labour and Co‑operative
  • Jordan BARRY – Liberal Democrats  
  • Dylan LEWIS-CRESER – Green Party  
  • Aliou DIALLO – Conservative Party
  • Alasdair Hadrian COOK, – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition.
  • Ricia WARD – Reform UK

    Crosspool Polling Stations
  • Church Of St Columba, Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL
  • Crosspool District Youth Sports Trust, Coldwell Lane, Sheffield, S10 5TJ
  • Hallam FC Club House, Hallam Sports Club, Sandygate Road, Sheffield, S10 5SE
  • Stephen Hill Methodist Church, 547 Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority runs on a four‑year cycle.
The last election was in 2022, so the next combined authority mayoral election was due this year 2026. Actually, the cycle was reset, and the next South Yorkshire mayoral election is now expected in 2028.

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Crosspool Artists

Looking for a relaxed, creative way to spend a Monday afternoon? 

A warm and supportive group meets each Monday during term time, in the downstairs lounge at Stephen Hill Church, Manchester Road, 1.30–3.30pm.

It’s an informal art session with no tuition, no pressure, and plenty of encouragement from a lovely bunch of people. 

if you’d like to join them, they have a few spaces open and a generous supply of art materials.  For more information, please phone Margaret   01142 301 098.

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JOIN THE EASTER TRAIL

Join the Easter trail around Crosspool shops.
Prize is to be collected on Easter Sunday 4th April, at Stephen Hill Church, where you are invited to join the 10.30am service.

For more information, please contact Childrens@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk
Tara Osborne, Children Youth and family worker.
Focal Minister, St Columba and Stephen Hill Church Crosspool
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday

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New Recycling Rules Start Tomorrow 

A quick guide for Crosspool households

From tomorrow, England brings in new Simpler Recycling rules, a national shift designed to end the old postcode lottery of what could and couldn’t be recycled.
Nothing Dramatic is Changing with Sheffield’s Bin collection just yet, but what goes where will be more consistent across the country.

What’s changing
Households across England will now have the same core materials collected, and councils must keep certain waste streams separate. That means clearer sorting and fewer “can this go in?” moments.

You’ll now see five main categories:

  • Food waste collected weekly 
  • Garden waste separate from food 
  • Paper & card its own stream 
  • Glass, metal, plastic & cartons collected together 
  • General waste everything that can’t be recycled 
    (Soft plastics will join kerbside collections nationally in 2027.)

A few things remain firmly off‑limits:

  • Drinking glasses, Pyrex, mirrors 
  • Batteries 
  • Bulky rigid plastics 
  • Compostable/biodegradable plastics 
  • Soft plastics (until 2027) 
    Putting the wrong items in the wrong bin can mean the whole load is rejected.

You may need to separate paper/card   from other recyclables more clearly. 
Food waste must go in its own caddy. 

Your collection day stays the same unless the Council notifies you otherwise. 

Sheffield’s bigger blue bins and expanded plastics collections are still planned for 2026, but don’t expect new containers just yet.

These changes are meant to make recycling simpler in the long run, even if it feels like a bit more sorting at first. If you’re helping a neighbour, or someone who finds the rules confusing, this guide is a good place to start.

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Clocks Go Forward Tomorrow

The clocks go forward at 1am tomorrow, Sunday 29th March 2026, marking the start of British Summer Time (BST).

Remember, while most modern devices will update automatically, it’s always wise to double-check manual clocks to ensure you’re on time for your Sunday activities.

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Importance of Heat Detectors in Home Kitchens

Just a quick one for anyone doing bits around the house, it’s worth popping a Heat Detector in your kitchen, if you haven’t already. They’re like smoke alarms, but they don’t go off every time you make toast or boil the kettle. Instead, they only trigger when the temperature shoots up, which is exactly what you want if something genuinely starts to go wrong.

A few of us locally have been upgrading our alarms, and the fire service really does recommend this setup:  – Smoke alarms in living spaces and hallways  – Heat detector in the kitchen; Ideally linked, so if one sounds, they all do 

They’re quick to fit, not expensive, and a nice little peace‑of‑mind upgrade, especially in busy kitchens.

With kitchen fires remaining one of the leading causes of callouts, the advice is clear: a heat detector is a small addition that can make a significant difference

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Lego Easter Eggs

LEGO EASTER

Monday March 30th  2pm-3pm
Tapton Hill Church, Manchester Road

Come and make a Lego Easter egg with a surprise inside. We have mountains of bricks!
You will not be able to take your egg home, but you will be able to exchange it for a chocolate one. There will be lots of making, refreshments and an opportunity to hear the Easter story. This is for primary school children who must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Donations welcome.
For more information email :-
Suzanne Nockels suzannenockels@gmail.com

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The City That Taught the World How to Play Football

Heads & Tails

Heads or Tails, Sheffield’s newest public artwork, celebrates a story the city knows off by heart, but the world often forgets; modern football began here. With its bold, football‑inspired design, the sculpture is more than just decoration, it’s a tribute to the innovations that shaped the global game.

The journey starts in 1857, when Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest founded Sheffield Football Club, the world’s first football club. A year later they wrote the Sheffield Rules, the earliest codified laws of the sport, introducing free kicks, throw‑ins, corners and a more organised style of play that would influence the Football Association and the modern game.

Hallam FC followed in 1860, based at Sandygate Road, Crosspool, now recognised as the oldest football ground in the world. Their first meeting with Sheffield FC on 26 December 1860 created the world’s oldest football derby, a tradition still alive today.

Heads & Tails, funded through a public crowdfunding campaign by Sheffield Home of Football (SHOF), stands as a celebration of this remarkable heritage. Set on Surrey Street, it reminds us that Sheffield didn’t simply take part in football’s early story, it shaped it. Created by Sheffield-born artist David Westby and crafted by local makers, the artwork invites passers-by to pause, reflect, and take pride in a city whose creativity, rivalry, and community spirit helped turn a rough pastime into the world’s favourite sport.

In metal rather than ink, the sculpture writes a new chapter in Sheffield’s football story, one rooted firmly in local soil, craft and identity.