Category Archives: health and fitness

Crosspool Optometrist to Reopen

Posted on 30 June, 2020 by

Alex Gage welcomes back patients to have safe eye care from tomorrow 1st July, They still have some staff who need to keep safe at home, so will be operating slightly reduced opening hours, 9.30 -5.30 Mon to Fri and … Continue reading →

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Committed Community Volunteer

Posted on 11 June, 2020 by

Crosspool Community Litter Picker picks up loads of rubbish. To help ensure that our neighbourhood remains healthy and clean, volunteer Crosspool Community Litter Pickers, encouraged by the Sheffield council had, until the governments March lock down/ social distancing directive, regularly … Continue reading →

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Applause for Frontline Workers

Posted on 21 May, 2020 by

Applause for Frontline Workers Tonight at 8pm Over the past eight weeks, there have been many ways that we have shown our appreciation and gratitude to thank all the brave front line NHS key workers for their exceptional dedication during … Continue reading →

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Healthy Exercise

Posted on 20 May, 2020 by

Tai Chi Instructors David and Rachel Barrow (wutaichi.co.uk) run an outpatient clinic at the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals, for people with heart /cardiac and balance problems and in more normal time’s Tai Chi classes throughout the city. One … Continue reading →

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Taking the 2.6 Challenge

Posted on 1 May, 2020 by

After the cancellation of the annual fundraising London Marathon, and in line with Government guidelines on exercise and social distancing, Crosspool resident Mark Hamilton Stewart decided to take the 2.6 challenge to raise money for the TNA & Hearing Dogs … Continue reading →

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Clap For Our Carers

Posted on 30 April, 2020 by

  To Night 8pm Thursday 30th April Originally held on Thursday 26 March, in honour of the NHS, the organisers “Clap For Our Carers,” ask that as many people as possible get involved this evening, Thursday 30 April 2020, by applauding … Continue reading →

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Clap for Carers returns for a Third Week

Posted on 9 April, 2020 by

 Clap for our Carers A round of applause around the country Tonight, Thursday 9th April at 8pm, join the nation in saying thanks, Returning for the second week in succession, amid the coronavirus outbreak, people in Crosspool are expected to … Continue reading →

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Keep Exercising

Posted on 8 April, 2020 by

With our warmest wishes to keep safe and well. We would like to encourage all who attend the Tuesday morning Easy Exercise class, in the Benty Lane Scout Hall, to keep exercising during Self-isolating and Social distancing. Observing these crucial … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus COVID-19

Posted on 25 March, 2020 by

Keep up to date with essential council service changes helping to limit the Coronavirus impact during in these unprecedented times:- Director Public Health Sheffield, Greg Fell statement on COVID-19  COVID-19 updates from Director of Public Health Sheffield, Greg Fell Statement … Continue reading →

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The Hallam Chase 2019

Posted on 24 March, 2019 by

To allow time to handicap all, the pre-entries close on the 22nd May. The aim is for all to finish together. The chase scheduled to start at 8pm, Tuesday 28th May, tortoises off first, whippets last,  takes runners out and … Continue reading →

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