As part of their work as a “Rights Respecting School”, each year they launch a campaign to raise awareness about one particular issue. In 2017 they campaigned to make the crossing outside their school safer and in 2018 they took part in the ‘Make Schools Safe’ campaign.
This year, their campaign aims to reduce the use of single use plastic in their school, their homes, in the local community and in their city. They are aiming to become a Plastic Clever School.
To learn more about becoming a Plastic Clever School visit the site set up by 2 inspirational young people; Kids Against Plastic. http://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/
On Thursday May 23rd they are going on an awareness raising march through their local shops in Crosspool. The whole school will be marching together, carrying posters and banners to show their commitment to their campaign.
In addition to the march, all the children across the whole school have written letters to a wide variety of people asking for their support and urging them to consider their own use of plastics.
The “Hagg Lane and District Gardeners Allotments Society” will be holding the Second of their Annual Plant Sales at their allotment on Back Lane, Crosspool,
Back Lane Crosspool
Saturday, May18th & Sunday May19th, between 9.30am and 2.30ish.
You, your friends & family and anyone else that visits at some point, either over the coming weekend or indeed at any time, will be made very welcome!
Tea and cake will be available throughout.
Some 50 objections received to a New Mobile Phone Mast Planned for Crosspool.
Tuesday 14th May or Tuesday 4th June – Sheffield Council planning committee to make a decision on the planning application for the erection of a 12.5m monopole with the provision of associated cabinets and equipment, adjacent to Sandygate Grange Drive on Sandygate Road.
On an allotment site not so far far away, the “Hagg Lane and District Gardeners’ Allotments Society” will be holding the first of their Annual Plant Sales this coming weekend at their allotment on Back Lane, between 9.30am and 2.30ish
After a roller coaster of a spring spent in the poly tunnel, seedlings and plants will be seeking new homes. As usual, an eclectic mix of vegetables and flowers will be available for purchase, and, if today’s email from “Dobies” is anything to go by, there should be plenty of bargains. (They will NOT be offering you 22 value beetroot plugs for £7.99 plus postage, tempting though it is!)
You, your friends & family and anyone else that visits at some point, either over the coming weekend, in two weeks’ or indeed at any time, will be made very welcome!
If you have the time to volunteer you will be especially welcome!
Always welcoming the opportunity to catch up with old friends, the kettle should be on until close of play, and if all goes to plan, with a few morsels of cake.
The society depends heavily on the goodwill of a small band of people, and you will appreciate that the Plant Sales are a vital source of income for them. Many of you will also be aware that this has taken a slightly more critical twist this year with the introduction of some unwanted air conditioning, thanks to a visiting pick axe the roof of the hut is no longer watertight, and morale has also taken a bit of a hit.
The Sales can be pretty hectic at times, so if you think that you would be interested in enjoying an hour or two setting up, from about 4.15pm Friday May 3rd (The erection of the gazebos always draws a crowd of flabbergasted onlookers), … Labelling, serving, selling, carrying and advising (yeah, really…) Saturday and Sunday May 4th, 5th and May 18th, 19th, from 8.15am until about 2pm., Just turn up or drop an email to:- hagglaneallotments@hotmail.co.uk
You can make a difference and it would be very much appreciated.
Donations of surplus veg seedlings, plants and cakes, will be welcome at any point during the weekends.
Spring into action and be part of; Help Us To Keep Sheffield Stainless!
Outside Archers Estate Agents, Crosspool Shopping Precinct, This Saturday 2nd March 2019 10am
For more information email: ammurphy124572@gmail.com
A planning application has been submitted for the erection of a new 15m mobile phone mast on the grass verge between Sandygate Grange Drive and Coldwell Lane directly to the front of the Grade II listed “Towers Lodge” (List UID: 1247191).
Details of the planning proposal (19/00405/TEL) can be found at: https://planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk
There’s a chance for Crosspool residents to recycle their Christmas tree on Sunday 7 January, 10-11.30am, outside Direct Travel.
Volunteers will be collecting contributions to support the work of Crosspool Forum in our community. If you would like to give then the suggested donation is £2.
If you can spare an hour or two in the morning to assist with the recycling and with the clear up afterwards then your help would be appreciated – please come along from 10am.
