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CLAP FOR OUR CARERS ONE LAST TIME

Clap For Our Carers One Last Time Tonight at 8pm

Thanks for sharing your appreciation standing up and applauding for our amazing frontline NHS and key workers every week.

Every Thursday evening at 8pm for the last nine weeks the community of Crosspool have come together to show their gratitude for all those who care for us.

For one last time, we hope you will join with your family and neighbours tonight to show your thanks and appreciation for the front line workers selfless dedication to caring for us with (for now) a final applause.

Even though tonight will see an end to the official weekly Clap for Our Carers and key worker heroes, “Clap-For-Our-Carers” will continue to evolve with an annual national event – “Clap For Our Carers” Day – one year on from the first applause on the  25th March 2021,

Please don’t stop saying thank you in your own way.

Share your stories with #clapforourcarers

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Flower Planters Removed

Flower planters removed from Broomhill shopping centre to make way for ‘social distancing’

Broomhill shopping centre

The community of Broomhill were confused and flabbergasted to find that their lovely floral display planters, regularly tended by local residents, has been removed and replaced with squares of Tarmac.   

Apparently, the Planters in the Broomhill shopping Centre had been moved to help create more space for pedestrians to safely social distance and as part of the council’s work to create safe active travel routes around the city.

Councillor Bob Johnson, Cabinet Member for Transport and Sustainability at Sheffield City Council, explains why the planters have been moved:

“As we move into the next phase of lockdown and people start to move around their communities more frequently, it is essential that we create the space needed to allow safe social distancing.

“Fulwood Road was identified as one location where extra space could be created to give people an alternative route to the row of shops, which could become congested. “In the first stage of works to create a footpath, planters blocking this pedestrian route have been temporarily moved to Division Street, where they will form part of the road closure in place to encourage active travel in the city centre. The parking meter and sign on the same footpath will also be moved so that the path is unobstructed.

“As the initial temporary road closure measures on Division Street are upgraded, the planters will be reinstated into Broomhill Centre ensuring that space for social distancing can be maintained.”

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Crosspool and Friends Scarecrow Competition

Crosspool Scarecrow Competition 2020

2020 Scarecrow Competition

The competition theme is Key Workers (e.g. NHS, care workers, shop workers, emergency services, postman/woman, teacher etc.
This can be someone you know, your own mind’s creation or someone from TV/Film (e.g. Postman Pat, Fireman Sam, Jonny English, Sidney Poitier from To Sir, with Love, etc. etc.). 
However, this is for fun so create a scarecrow of any other theme if you prefer.

Scarecrows should be on display from June 6th until at least June 24th. 
Winners will be announced on Sunday, 24th June.  

To support local businesses, the winner and runner-up will receive a £50 credit for The Crosspool Tavern or Crosspool Sportsman pub (for food ;-)) when they re-open (this will be arranged and paid for by the competition coordinator).  Winner gets first choice out of the two pubs.

2nd runner-up   a voucher to spend in Crosspool Pharmacy
3rd runner-up   a voucher for two fish & chip suppers from the Crosspool Fish bar,

To Enter, Please Download and Complete this Google Entry Form!!
Details of the Roads with Entries will be posted on Friday, 5th June

Make safety and social distancing the number one priority at all times
Good luck!

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How Households are Coping with Covid-19.

Hello everyone! Hope you’re all keeping safe! I’m a journalist at ITV Calendar.

We are looking for a street in Sheffield who are friendly with each other and who have a tight knit sense of community.

We want to speak to a number of houses on the street for a piece we’re doing – looking at how different households are coping with Covid-19.

We’re looking for a range of people to speak to, from families, to the elderly, to single parents or people on their own.

if you think your street might be a good place for us to come and do some filming, or if you know anyone that might be a good candidate!

*Please get in touch with Astrid Quinn and send her a reply

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Applause for Frontline Workers

Applause for Frontline Workers Tonight at 8pm

giphy clap2Over the past eight weeks, there have been many ways that we have shown our appreciation and gratitude to thank all the brave front line NHS key workers for their exceptional dedication during these unprecedented times.

Tonight at the dedicated time of 8pm, whilst continuing to show our support in the usual way, with a huge round of applause from our front doors, balconies, windows, and living rooms; let us give a thought for the wellbeing of the front line local authority staff who, during the COVID19 pandemic, have continued to function and carry out their very important roles and manage the increasing need for their services and information whilst dealing with their own personal situations and emotions.

 

 

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Healthy Exercise

Tai Chi Instructors David and Rachel Barrow (wutaichi.co.uk) run an outpatient clinic at the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals, for people with heart /cardiac and balance problems and in more normal time’s Tai Chi classes throughout the city. One of which, until the government restrictions on social distancing and mass gatherings, was the class hosted by the Crosspool forum in the scout hall, Benty Lane, Crosspool, Tuesday mornings at 10.45.

We recognise that maintaining physical fitness and mental alertness, is now perhaps more crucial than ever, so to help ensure that we make the most of the situation and endeavour to follow the NHS exercise advice and guidance to keep fit and healthy. |Until such time as we can socialise once again, David and Rachel (in spite of choosing one of the only rainy and cold days we have had in the last two months) have generously sent us a video of Rachel demonstrating (in mirror image) a short Ma Chi Kung exercise programme that you may like to try.

Keep safe and healthy.Tai Chi

 

 

 

 

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Clap for Carers Tonight 14 May

clap hand

Tonight Thursday 14th May at 8pm you are encouraged to join in by clapping on your doorstep, your balcony, your garden, or front room to celebrate the work of everyone at the frontline of the NHS and social care.

During these unprecedented and constantly changing times, tonight spare a special thought for the 10,000 Shared Lives carers who share their home and community life, working tirelessly to protect and support people of all ages with a physical disability, learning disability or mental illness, who need personal care and practical support.

Our clapping hands together echo our appreciation to the entire health and social care workforce and express our thanks and recognition for the valuable work those at the forefront of this pandemic do to protect and keep the most vulnerable safe.

Let’s hear it for Shared Lives carers!

 

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Clap for Carers

clap thank you8pm Tonight 7th May 2020  

It is a deeply moving tribute that captures the very essence of our communal spirit in these times of adversity that Clap for Carers gets louder and more joyous every week. It is also possibly the only time communities now come together to generate a rare feeling of release and togetherness. a faint memory of a previous era when the nation came together to eradicate a common enemy.

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the victory in Europe The Royal British Legion is calling on people across the UK to join in a moment of reflection and Remembrance, pausing for a Two Minute Silence at 11am tomorrow Friday 8th May.

In spite of social distancing and lockdown, we can all still take part in commemorating with pride and patriotism this very special occasion in the safety of our homes, by making and displaying from tomorrow and over the weekend, our own VE Day Great British Bunting.

Bunting

 

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Taking the 2.6 Challenge

Mark Hamilton
Mark with Addi

After the cancellation of the annual fundraising London Marathon, and in line with Government guidelines on exercise and social distancing, Crosspool resident Mark Hamilton Stewart decided to take the 2.6 challenge to raise money for the TNA & Hearing Dogs charities, walking around the local area with his young hearing dog Addi. A wonderfully funny and cheeky dog, who since 2015 has changed his life.

Mark very much appreciates all the kind donations he has already received, £125 for TNA, and £145 for Hearing Dogs  =£270…so far…  This money will make a huge difference to both charities,  Thank you.

If you would like to make a Donation the deadline for contributing to the 2.6 Challenges is this SUNDAY 3rd MAY.