Category Archives: gardening

BONFIRES

Posted on 22 April, 2020 by

During Covid-19 more people are at home than usual, either working, home-schooling or self-isolating. The Sheffield City Council are strongly discouraging bonfires of any type during this period, as it can significantly impact on people’s health and enjoyment of their … Continue reading →

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Garden Fires -Take the Pledge

Posted on 12 April, 2020 by

Take the pledge – no bonfires during the pandemic Firefighters across South Yorkshire are asking people to pledge not to have a garden fire during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic This latest plea comes as South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue saw … Continue reading →

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Keep Gardening!

Posted on 7 April, 2020 by

During the Covid-19 Pandemic self-isolating & social distancing, The Garden Centre is CLOSED, (No-one is allowed in the Garden Centre) However, they are now operating a Pay & COLLECT Service from the car park, Tele: 0114 2301925, or email valleysidegc@btinternet.com … Continue reading →

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SECOND VEGETABLE & BEDDING PLANT SALE

Posted on 16 May, 2019 by

Vegetable & bedding PLANT SALES this weekend 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, Saturday, May18th & Sunday May19th, between 9.30am and 2.30ish. You, … Continue reading →

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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!

Posted on 29 April, 2019 by

Vegetable & bedding PLANT SALES 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 … Continue reading →

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DESPERATELY SEEKING GARDENERS!

Posted on 7 April, 2019 by

CROSSPOOL OPEN GARDENS NEEDS NEW RECRUITS This key event of the Crosspool Festival, which has run without a break for sixteen years, is in danger this year of being cancelled. Several of our regular gardens are unable to open this … Continue reading →

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Fruit, vegetable and plant sales at Hagg Lane allotments

Posted on 27 April, 2018 by

Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society has plant sales over two weekends this May. You’ll be able to purchase vegetables, fruit, bedding, herb and perennial plants at the bring and buy-style sales running between 9.30am and 2.30pm on: Saturday … Continue reading →

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Have you met the Holly Hagg alpacas?

Posted on 9 October, 2017 by

The alpacas and pond dipping proved popular for many visitors at Sunday’s open event on Holly Hagg in Crosspool. The morning also started with a surprise visit from Radio Sheffield’s Clueless Team. Keep an eye on the Holly Hagg website … Continue reading →

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Harvest family activities on Sunday 24 September in Rivelin

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Behind-the-scenes photos: creating the well dressing

Posted on 26 June, 2017 by

Have you had chance to see the Crosspool Festival 2017 well dressing at the top of Selborne Road in person yet? Here are some behind-the-scenes photos showing the painstaking effort that went into creating it. Well done to all!

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