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Manchester City, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United lined up for Hallam FC pre-season friendlies in Crosspool

Premier League champions Manchester City will send an under-18 team to Sandygate on Monday 16 July as part of Hallam FC’s pre-season preparation.

The Countrymen are also due to play Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday 24 July and Sheffield United on Monday 30 July. For these types of fixture, the Owls and the Blades often send a team of youngsters or reserves.

At a Sandygate pre-season fixture in August 2011, Hallam edged out a young Sheffield Wednesday team 3-2.

Hallam FC proposed pre-season schedule 2012:

Sandygate games in bold. Check with Hallam FC for confirmed details before you set off.

Tuesday 3 July Worksop Parramore (a) 7.45pm
Monday 16 July Manchester City (h) 7.45pm
Tuesday 24 July Sheffield Wednesday (h) 7.45pm
Saturday 28 July Harborough Town (a) 1pm
Monday 30 July Sheffield United (h) 7.45pm (provisional)

Hallam FC beat a SWFC XI 3-2 in August 2011
Hallam FC beat a SWFC XI 3-2 in August 2011
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Former British champion sets up Crosspool taekwondo club

A new taekwondo club is to start in Crosspool
A new taekwondo club is to start in Crosspool

A former British taekwondo champion and European bronze medallist and his wife are setting up a new taekwondo club in Crosspool.

Champions Taekwondo will take place 6–7pm every Thursday from 14 June at Benty Lane scout hut.

It is run by Scott and Joanne Graham, who are Crosspool residents with children in local schools. Joanne explained: “We offer a safe and friendly learning environment with the emphasis for children being on the fun aspect of learning, allowing them to progress without pressure.”

Taekwondo is an ancient Korean martial art, with a focus on kicking and self defence. Practitioners can expect to gain greater degrees of fitness, flexibility, concentration and confidence, which can be important for childrens’ development.

Adults and children, from beginners to advanced, are welcome. The first lesson is free then it is £4.50 per lesson afterwards.

For more information contact Scott on 07970 597 800 or Jo on 07539 935 279 or email championstaekwondo@hotmail.co.uk.

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Hallam Chase 2012 in Crosspool

All eyes are on Crosspool tonight for the 2012 Hallam Chase.

At 8pm, runners will set off from Hallam Football/Cricket Club’s Sandygate ground, go down Den Bank through the Rivelin Valley and up to Stannington church, before returning by the same route. The run 3¼ miles long, with 800 feet of climb.

The Hallam Chase is an annual event organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by the Hallam Cricket Club. Race records go back to 1862. It is open to male and female runners who are a member of a south Yorkshire running club. There is limited entry on the day (subject to places being available) – although you won’t be eligible for prizes.

Nick Spinks and Dean Drabble
Nick Spinks and Dean Drabble

Last year, 48 runners set off to cover the gruelling route on a bright and dry Tuesday night. First to the church was Dark Peak’s Brian Greaves, but he was eventually overhauled by Handsworth Road Hog’s Dean Drabble who won the handicapped event.

A close battle then ensued between two of the city’s best distance runners, Hallamshire Harriers’ pair Rob Baker and Andy Thake. In the end Andy just held on to take the fastest man title in an impressive 22 minutes 7 seconds. Dark Peak Fell Runner Nicky Spinks won both the ladies handicap and fastest female title in a time of 28 minutes 49 seconds.

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Crosspool jubilee street parties: photos

Some photos from this weekend’s street parties on Delph House Road, Ringstead Crescent, Tapton Bank, Moorbank Drive and Dransfield Road. Look out for full reports in the next Crosspool Clarion.

Ringstead Crescent jubilee street party
Ringstead Crescent jubilee street party
Ringstead Crescent jubilee street party
Ringstead Crescent jubilee street party
Delph House Road jubilee street party
Delph House Road jubilee street party
Delph House Road jubilee street party
Delph House Road jubilee street party
Tapton Bank jubilee street party
Tapton Bank jubilee street party
Tapton Bank jubilee street party
Tapton Bank jubilee street party
Tapton Bank jubilee street party
Moorbank Drive jubilee street party
Dransfield Road jubilee street party
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Jubilee street parties in Crosspool

It’s jubilee weekend and Crosspool residents are hosting street parties to celebrate. Here are a few that are taking place:

Delph House Road – Saturday 3-6pm. Look out for report and photos in the Yorkshire Post next week

Dransfield Road – Monday 2pm. Outside number 83 for residents from Barholm Road upwards

Ringstead Crescent – closed Saturday afternoon for a street party

Are you hosting a Crosspool street party this weekend? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list.

Dransfield Road: residents will host a street party this weekend
Dransfield Road: residents will host a street party this weekend
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Crosspool Festival 2012 programme

Crosspool Festival 2012 programme (PDF, 676KB)
Download Crosspool Festival 2012 programme (PDF, 676KB)

We’re excited to confirm the programme for this year’s Crosspool Festival, which runs 7–15 July.

The Festival Committee – Frances, Sally, Chris, Pat, Eileen, and Roger – say:

We have events old and new in this years programme — so please join in, try something new, and come together with neighbours and friends to celebrate and have fun. Whatever your age we hope there will something here for you to enjoy.

You can download a PDF of the programme (676KB) or view it on the Crosspool Festival 2012 web page.

The prize-winning cover designs are by Amelia Cocken, Lydgate Infant School [front] and Ines Reynolds, Lydgate Junior School [back].

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Former Tapton pupil to feature in Crucible production

Cast from Babe the Sheep-Pig
Cast from Babe the Sheep-Pig

A former Tapton school pupil is appearing in a production at the Crucible theatre in July.

Jess Millward will appear in Babe the Sheep-Pig, a play based on the popular film and book, Babe by Dick King-Smith, on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 of July.

It is the opening production of the Sheffield Children’s Festival 2012 and is also this years BTEC Extended Diploma in Acting at Norton College and so the students will be performing various roles, including Ma the sheep, Farmer Hogget and, of course, Babe.

The play tells the tale of a courageous piglet’s remarkable adventure. After Babe is won by Farmer Hogget, they form an unbreakable bond, and with the help of the old sheep-dog, Fly, she soon learns the herding instinct. When the day of the Grand Challenge Sheep-Dog Trials arrives, the whole farm holds its breath to see whether Babe will triumph, against all odds, to become the hero of the farm.

Jess, a former pupil of Tapton School, will be playing the role of Ma the sheep on Monday 2 and involved in the ensemble on Tuesday 3. She is also involved in the costume side of the production. Jess first started acting in the well known Stephen Hill pantomime.

Tickets are available at the Sheffield Theatre’s Box Office (0114 249 6000) or on their website and are priced at £6 for adults and £4 for students/concessions.

News story written by Ashleigh Fletcher

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Spring garage sale/Korean food sale on Saturday

A spring garage sale/Korean food sale takes place at King Edward VII Lower School  on Saturday 19 May 2012.

It is organised by Sheffield Korean School and as well as Korean food, you’ll be able to buy books, clothes, stationary and toys.

The sale runs from 10:30am–12.30pm at the school on Darwin Lane in Crosspool. Contact Mr Paul Lee (o7982 261085) or Mrs Jeung (07506 739998) for more information.