The Hallam Community Association Boundary walk of around 6½ miles is taking place on Thursday 21 August.
It starts from the Sportsman on Redmires Road at 10.30am – whatever the weather – and goes out along the crags first before dropping down to Forge Dam for lunch.
The group will then work its way back up to the old hospital site and back to the Sportsman again for a well earned drink or meal.
Everyone is welcome, as well as your dogs, and you can choose to leave anywhere on the circuit. Any new walkers are advised to wear walking boots or strong comfortable shoes, clothing for the weather, bring a flask or bottle of water and some food for renewed energy along the way.
If you have any queries or questions please contact Pat Wilkins on 0114 230 4416 or pat.wilkins26@hotmail.co.uk.
Crosspool golfer Garfield Siberry has got his swing back on Hallamshire Golf Course in a record breaking one-month after suffering a shoulder injury.
Unlike previous treatments where his recovery has taken over a year, this time Garfield was back with his nine iron in time to celebrate World Golf Month with his buddies.
It was while moving a wardrobe upstairs at his home in Sandygate Road, Crosspool last November that Garfield felt a tear in his right shoulder. Having suffered from frozen shoulders in the past, he sought treatment from his GP.
Speaking about it he said, “I was worried the injury to my shoulder would mean I couldn’t play golf anymore. However, with just one treatment I was back on the course the next day.”
Garfield is a retired schoolteacher and has been an avid sportsman throughout his life. He has experienced his fair share of sporting injuries, including a broken vertebra in his neck while at rugby training, and has since moved away from contact sports. He now tees off at Hallamshire Golf Club several times a week instead.
He went to the Barlborough Treatment Centre near Chesterfield for treatment, on the recommendation of his golfing friends.
“My surgeon had expert knowledge and knew exactly where to put the needle in my back to cure my frozen shoulder. He told me what was happening as he undertook the procedure and explained it to me in layman’s terms.”
Care UK Orthopedic surgeon John Va Faye said although Garfield’s overnight recovery is quite rare, there are several tips that can help other keen golfers to get back into their swing quickly.
“If you suspect you have a frozen shoulder, the key is to get help early. The earlier you seek medical advice, the quicker you receive treatment and from what I’ve seen, the quicker the recovery.”
Despite some patients requiring surgery, Mr Va Faye said just like Garfield many can overcome their injuries through less drastic measures.
“Other points are to remain active, take anti-inflammatories with the advice of your GP, attend specialist physiotherapy and consider injection treatments. Most cases respond to these treatments well without the need for surgery.”
New fitness courses launch at King Edwards Community Sports Centre
A series of fitness courses have launched in Crosspool as part of a fitness, health and wellbeing initiative.
Following successful courses in Stocksbridge, Handsworth, Stannington and Wisewood, ACTIVEHEALTH Sheffield is now using the community sports centre at King Edwards’ school on Darwin Lane to host activities.
Courses coming up in May include Bums, Tums and Pins and Weight Loss programme.
All activities are delivered by qualified instructors who provide professional advice and support throughout.
Crosspool’s James Woods skied through the pain to finish fifth in the men’s ski slopestyle final today at the Winter Olympics.
Woodsy picked up a hip injury in training which prevented him from competing to his full ability. Despite the injury, he scored an impressive 86.60 in his first run.
A new six-week course that will teach men how to cook a tasty, healthy meal using fresh ingredients is starting next month in Crosspool.
Men’s Magnificent Meals takes place at St. Columba’s Church Hall on Fridays from 28 February 2014. Sessions are taught by an experienced and qualified tutor and run from 10.30am-12.30pm. No previous cooking experience is necessary.
The course costs £42/£21 (you choose what you pay). Pre booking is essential: ring Kate in the St Columba’s Parish Office on 0114 267 0006 or email st.columbas@hotmail.co.uk.
Is one of your new year’s resolutions to lose some weight? If so, there are two Slimming World groups that meet locally.
Crosspool Slimming World group is held every Wednesday at 5pm and 7pm at St Columba’s Church on Manchester Road. The Crookes group takes place every Monday at 5pm and 7pm and every Tuesday at 9:30am in Wesley Hall.
Crosspool-based Champions Taekwondo scooped seven medals in their debut against other clubs in Widnes.
The five members of the club – who all attend local schools – picked up five gold and two silver medals between them. Well done to Olivia, Lloyd and Cole Curry, Ellie-Jo Graham and Siena Biney!
The taekwondo club is one year old. For more information contact Scott on 07970 597 800 or Jo on 07539 935 279 or email championstaekwondo@hotmail.co.uk.
A new food club to help people to eat healthily launches on Wednesday 29 May in Crosspool.
The Real Food Club is designed to be more than just a slimming club. It encourages people to make small changes to their diet to give big results. You don’t even have to be looking to lose weight to join.
The Real Food Club launches in Crosspool
Each family-friendly session includes:
Weigh-in or measure (private from others)
Education session or outside speakers
Group discussion on the week- optional to join in
Menu plan
Two recipes
Unlimited email and phone support
Come along on a Wednesday night from 8:15pm to Hallam FC, Sandygate Road. The first session is just £3 and after that it is £5.50 a session.
The club is run by Hannah Bailey from Wise Choice Nutrition. Hannah is a qualified nutritionist with three years experience of helping people lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.
She set up the Real Food Club to offer an alternative for people dissatisfied with current weight loss clubs and looking for something which would give long term benefit.
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