Junior Badminton Club

Crosspool Clarion Autumn 2025

The autumn issue of the Crosspool Clarion (Incorporating St Columba’s & Stephen Hill Church Newsletter) is available to download and read below.

Current issue: Volume 22-issue-3 Autumn -2025

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.

Lydgate Lane Closure

Sheffield City Council – Streets Ahead.

Starting Monday 18th August, Lydgate Lane will be closed daily from 9:30am to 3:00pm for five days, to allow for essential highway maintenance.

During this period, it is advisable to plan your travel accordingly and seek alternative routes to avoid delays. For further details on the ongoing works, you can refer to http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads-pavements/roadworks or 0114 2734567

Yorkshire Water’s Ground Investigations at Carver Fields

Yorkshire Water is launching its largest-ever environmental investment programme, with £8.3 billion set to be invested across the region over the next five years. This ambitious plan will upgrade infrastructure and improve services for customers, with £1.5 billion earmarked specifically for improving the sewer network to reduce reliance on storm overflows.

As part of this investment, Yorkshire Water and their contractor Ward & Burke will be carrying out ground investigation work at Carver Fields, starting Wednesday 13 August. These exploratory tests will help determine whether the site is suitable for potential underground upgrades to the network.

What will the investigations involve?
– Understanding groundwater levels and site pressur
– Assessing the suitability of the site for underground infrastructure.
– Drilling nine boreholes (approx. 20cm wide) at various locations over 3–4 weeks.
– Covering the boreholes and monitoring conditions through weekly visits for 6–8 weeks.
– Once complete, the holes will be safely backfilled.

These improvements are designed to protect local river health by reducing the need for storm overflows, paving the way for a cleaner, greener Crosspool for generations to come.

– Work will take place Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm. Occasionally, teams may work slightly later, with advance notice.
– No access to homes is required for this project. Please remember to ask for identification if approached by anyone claiming to be part of the team.

If you have questions, the project manager and senior project manager will be available on-site at Carver Fields during the following times:
Wednesday 13 August, 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
– Tuesday 19 August, 9:30am – 11:30am 

Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime to Attend Crosspool Forum Meeting Tomorrow, Thursday 31 July

Following the merger of the Police and Crime Commissioner role into the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Mayor Oliver Coppard has appointed Kilvinder Vigurs as Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.

Kilvinder is keen to hear directly from residents about the priorities and concerns relating to policing and crime in our area. We are pleased to confirm that Ms Vigurs has agreed to  attend our next Crosspool Forum meeting, taking place tomorrow, Thursday 31 July at 7:00pm, at St. Columba’s Church, Manchester Road.

Ms Vigurs brings a wealth of experience, having begun her career as a probation officer and most recently served as Regional Probation Director for Yorkshire and the Humber. Her responsibilities include delivering the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Plan, chairing the Local Criminal Justice Board and the Safer Roads Partnership, and overseeing the Violence Reduction Unit.

Working alongside the Mayor, she will help steer improvements in policing and criminal justice services, tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, and commission services that support victims and reduce offending.

This is an important opportunity to have your voice heard, please do come along to St Columba’s Church tomorrow evening and take part in the conversation.

Community Transport Customer Consultation 2025

Community Transport Customer Consultation Reminder

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is launching a consultation aimed at current registered users and non-users of Community Transport (CT) Monday 14th July, for an opportunity for CT users and non-users to tell (SYMCA) what they think of the service and/or any barriers to using the service.

Registered customers who have not used CT for over 6 months will receive a paper copy of the survey and have until Sunday 24th August to complete and send back via the pre-paid envelope.
This survey will also be available on the Travel South Yorkshire website or via the QR link.

If you require a paper copy of the survey, please contact us on 0800 952 0002 or enquiries@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Mayoral Combined Authority
Email: Bus.Team@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield, S1 2BQ

Car Boot Sale

Car Boot Sale, Crosspool, Tavern Car Park, Saturday, 6th September 2025
8:00 am to 11:30 am
To pre-book a £6 pitch, Email: crosspoolforum@gmail.com 

Decluttering your home can be surprisingly therapeutic, especially when forgotten treasures find new life with someone else.
The Crosspool Tavern Car Boot Sale offers more than bargains; it’s a sunny Saturday tradition where families, friends, and bargain-hunters come together to exchange goods and good cheer.
Rain or shine, the tarmacked site and tasty treats at the Tavern keep spirits high.
Whether you’re selling or browsing, there’s joy in discovering hidden gems and giving items a second chance, plus, it’s a boost for your wallet and the planet.