The maintenance of public gardens, such as the flower beds at Lydgate Green on Lydgate Lane, is often the result of the tireless efforts of community volunteers and local gardening enthusiasts. These individuals dedicate their time and skills to ensure that these green spaces remain vibrant and welcoming for all to enjoy. Their work not only involves the physical labour of planting and upkeep but also the knowledge of horticulture to select suitable plants and maintain them throughout the seasons. The result of their commitment is a testament to the power of community spirit and the shared value placed on natural beauty and communal well-being.
While their contributions may sometimes go unnoticed, the lush flower beds and manicured lawn edges stand as a silent tribute to their passion for gardening and their love for the community. It’s a wonderful opportunity for community members to connect with nature and each other, enhancing the local environment while forming lasting bonds. For inquiries or to lend a hand, the group can be reached at crosspoolforum@gmail.com
No Green Bin collection in Crosspool tomorrow Tuesday 30th July
A temporary suspension of garden waste collections from July 29 to August 11 is a measure taken to ensure the prioritisation of other essential waste and recycling bin collections.
As a form of compensation for this interruption, an additional garden waste bin collection will be scheduled for the end of November. This ensures that residents will receive the full number of collections as outlined in the terms and conditions of the service. It’s a balanced approach to maintaining service quality while adapting to operational demands.
Crosspool Open Gardens this Saturday 29th June, 10am – 4pm
The Crosspool Open Gardens event offers an opportunity for the community to connect and enjoy the beauty of local gardens. For a modest admission fee, attendees can immerse themselves in the tranquillity of various private gardens, which are not typically open to the public.
This event not only fosters community spirit but also supports charitable causes, making it a meaningful day out for all involved. With the Open Gardens £4 admissions programmes available from the Nest Café or from any Participating Open Garden, it’s easy to plan your visit. The perfect weekend activity where you can indulge in the simple pleasures of tea, treats, and good company and for the children to learn about gardening, as they come along for free.
Although The allotment holders at the Hagg Lane Allotments no longer hold large annual sales, their Society hut on Back Lane Crosspool, Sheffield, S10, UK (opposite Clough Fields) is brimming with locally grown plants. These surplus young plants include tomatoes, brassicas, squash, courgettes, beans, and salad crops. What’s remarkable is that most of these plants have been cultivated without chemicals and are well-suited to the area’s conditions. If you’re interested, you can visit their hut every Sunday morning from 9:30am to 12:30 pm to purchase these healthy plants and kickstart your own garden! 🌱🍅🥦🌽.
Bric-A-Brac or Tombola Prizes are needed for this year’s Crosspool Summer Fayre. (CDYST Sports Hall / Field, Saturday 6th July 2024. 1:00 – 4:30pm)
Do you possess any books, awards, presents, or miscellaneous items that are no longer needed and could potentially be appropriate for the Crosspool Summer Fayre Tombola or any of the various stalls? If so, please get in touch with Gillian Tele: 0114 229 5670. g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com crosspoolforum@gmail.com We can collect if necessary, or they can be dropped off locally.
Open Gardens Would you like to open your garden on Saturday 29th June 2024. Your garden is a personal space that reflects your passion and creativity; it’s not about competing with others. It’s a place where you can express yourself and contribute to a cause that’s close to your heart by raising funds for a charity you believe in. If the idea of sharing your garden’s beauty with others while supporting a good cause intrigues you, we invite you to reach out for more detailed information on how you can participate in this rewarding experience. Sue Day and Ken Rutter Tele: 0114 268 0088 or 156kar@gmail.com
Saturday 25th June, the second day of the Crosspool Festival
OPEN GARDENS Don’t miss the opportunity to visit 11 Open Gardens…10am -4pm where there will be Refreshments and items for sale. Tickets £4 from the Nest Cafe or any participating Garden.
Whilst out and about, take the opportunity to have a stroll through Lydgate Green. Linger for a while to appreciate all the hard work “The Friends of Lydgate Green” & “Crosspool Forum” have done over the past year, and continue to do, to make the green a pleasant experience for residents and visitors to enjoy.
LYDFEST Enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the pupils’ Craft & Food Market, 1pm – 4pm ..Lydgate Infants School, Lydgate Lane
Scarecrow Competition Scarecrow competition continues throughout the Festival week Winners will be announced at the Crosspool Summer Fayre, (CDYST) Coldwell Lane, Saturday 2nd July.
Spreading the love since 2018! The Ivy Heart of Crosspool currently displays “love” in lights! “Happy Valentine’s”
Scott Barton, the original person to shape the Ivy Heart on the wall of the Hallam football/cricket club wall on Sandygate Road said, “Having driven past the ivy more than once, it struck me that with a bit of trimming it could be turned into a heart. I roped in my pal, Ian Knowles who lives nearby, and did the original trim on Christmas Eve 2018, in the hope that it would make people smile.”
Hearts of Crosspool
When, on Valentine’s night 2019, it was all lit up with red lights, Jenny Hill and her hubby noticed the Ivy Heart and thought how lovely it looked and stopped to take a photo. Then through the pandemic lockdowns, thinking it really needed some love, Jenny contacted Scott, and they set about sprucing it up, giving it some new lights and a positive “Chin up!!
Since then Jenny, joined by her very creative friend Jo and her mum Anne, have had such fun creating every one of the twelve-plus seasonal heart changes they have fashioned up to now.
Jenny, Jo & Anne, love looking after the ivy heart and really appreciate all the wonderful Compliments, Thumbs-ups, Hoots and Smiles people give as they go past!
“Hagg Lane Organic Allotments”(Plots 2 and 3, Back Lane, Sheffield, S10), is looking for four new members for their community allotment group.
If you enjoy gardening and growing organically or if you’re thinking of an allotment of your own, and would like to try gardening on an allotment scale first, why not pop down to see if you would like to join them. Currently they have ten adult members and seven children who regularly meet on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, at times to suit the individual.
There are two plots, imaginatively named Plots Two and Three. Plot two; a large area, gardened by Richard Clare for many years, has benefited from his pioneering ideas regarding the use of leaf mould and organic growing. In 2013, when Richard sadly passed away, the National Trust became involved in the development of the plot as part of a project aimed at encouraging local schools and communities to become involved in gardening and food production in urban areas.
Allotment Vegetables
With the support of volunteers the National Trust continued to garden the plot until they withdrew from the project some three years ago, when subsequently the “Hagg Lane Organic Allotments”, an independent group, took over the plot. The plot has a mature orchard and soft fruit as well as vegetable beds; composting bins, a secure shed and a small poly-tunnel.
Plotthree; which came under the groups care in 2021, also has soft fruit, a small orchard, and vines; composting bins, a secure shed and water tank.
Having some years of experience gardening, maintaining the health of the soil on the plots and sharing knowledge and skills, they have consequently all become better gardeners.
In previous years they have supplied surplus produce to the, S6 Foodbank, but due to Covid restrictions now support Food Works.
Membership is currently £40 per person per year. This covers rent, insurance tools etc.
If this friendly cooperative sounds something that you might be interested in, please contact Simon Martínez. Email: simonmartinez1937@yahoo.com Tele: 07713 133 800. “Hagg Lane Organic Allotments”, Plots 2 and 3, Back Lane, Sheffield, S10
