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28 May, 201328 May, 2013

Revised date for Rivelin Splash opening

Rivelin Splash is now due to open on Saturday 13 July

The newly-constructed water play area in Rivelin is now due to open on Saturday 13 July.

Rivelin Splash was scheduled to open in time for the bank holiday weekend, but a sign has now gone up to confirm the revised date and a celebration event from 10.30am to mark the opening.

The refurbished water play area will be for children of all ages and is designed to be more accessible and inclusive. The water circulation system will be improved and new features such as water jets and sprays will be installed.

If you have any questions about the project, contact the council’s Parks and Countryside Service on 0114 250 0500 or parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk.

21 May, 201325 May, 2013

Rivelin Splash set to open for bank holiday weekend

Update 25 May: we’ve just checked and Rivelin water splash isn’t ready yet so won’t be opening this weekend. We’ll let you know if we hear when the revised date is.

Weather permitting, the new Rivelin Splash water play area will open at the start of the bank holiday weekend on Saturday 25 May.

The refurbished water play area is for children of all ages and is designed to be more accessible and inclusive. The water circulation system has been improved and new features such as water jets and sprays have been installed.

Water pistols, nets and buckets will be available from Rivelin Park cafe. — Water pistols, nets and buckets will be available from Rivelin Park cafe

One of the pools will still be for paddling, while the other three have been turned into splash pads. Water pistols, nets and buckets will be available from Rivelin Park cafe.

The toilets will be more accessible and new baby changing facilities have been created.

If you’re planning on heading down for the opening, you should contact the council first to double check that the project will be finished in time for Saturday 25 May.

Rivelin paddling pools information – council website

Rivelin Valley Park Cafe

30 Apr, 2013

Photos from Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day

Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013

Friends of Lydgate Green is a small group of local residents who are responsible for the upkeep of the green at the corner of Lydgate Lane.

With a pair of gloves, something to dig with and plenty of enthusiasm to bring pleasure to all who visit the green this summer, the staff from the Artisan restaurant and a dozen or so local people turned up at 9.30am on Saturday to plant around one thousand bulbs and plants.

Afterwards, everyone took up an invitation to go back to the Artisan restaurant for refreshments. Whilst enjoying well-earned drinks fresh cream and chocolate cake kindly provided by Artisan, everyone took the time to get to know one another and reflect on a job well done.

Rachel Bacon said: “A big thank you from the Friends of Lydgate Green to those who came and helped us on Saturday morning. All the plants are in and watered so let’s hope for a bit more sunshine to bring them on.

“Thanks to Richard from Valleyside for all his advice and for doing us such a great deal on the plants, to the Rangers for coming on their day off, to the boys from Artisan for digging in and for the coffee and cake (yum!) and to Ian and Crosspool Forum for their help and to Jane, Kate, George, Tim and Samuel for all their help!”

17 Apr, 201322 Apr, 2013

Find out about Streets Ahead and Moor View Farm at Monday’s Open Meeting

Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Monday 22 April at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm.

The guest speaker Moira Coad from Amey. She’ll be answering your questions about the project to replace Crosspool’s roads, pavements and streetlights over the next few years.

~~A prospective buyer of Moor View farm on Manchester Road is also going to share his thoughts and ideas for the future of the property.~~ Update 6.45pm on 22 April: unfortunately the prospective buyer won’t be able to join us for the meeting.

You’ll also have chance to give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.

View the April 2013 Open Meeting provisional agenda (PDF, 78KB)

4 Apr, 2013

First Crosspool streets set to be resurfaced

Work to improve the roads, pavements and streetlights of Sheffield is due to start in Crosspool soon as part of the Streets Ahead project.

You can expect to see resurfaced roads and pavements plus the new, brighter streetlights installed in the Tapton Hill area over the next five months.

This online map allows you to search by postcode to find an approximate date for when the work is scheduled to take place on your street.

3 Apr, 201326 Apr, 2013

Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day

The Friends of Lydgate Green are organising a planting and tidy-up day from 9.30am on Saturday 27 April.

They would really appreciate your support and help to replant the beds and assist with some general maintenance.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to make a difference to this local green space and to meet other local residents. Bring a pair of gloves, something to dig with and some enthusiasm.

What’s more, the kind folk at Crosspool’s Michelin Guide-featured restaurant Artisan will be providing free refreshments!

Friends of Lydgate Green is a small group of local residents who are responsible for the upkeep of the green at the corner of Lydgate Lane.

5 Feb, 20138 Feb, 2013

Streets Ahead project in Crosspool: roadshow and schedule

The roads, pavements and streetlights of Sheffield are due to be upgraded as part of the Streets Ahead project over the next few years.

You can find out more about Streets Ahead in Crosspool, including what will change and timescales at a roadshow on 13 February at Wesley Hall in Crookes (S10 1UD) – details below.

Work around Crosspool is scheduled to begin in April starting in the Tapton Hill area.

This online map allows you to search by postcode to find an approximate date for when the work will take place on your street.

23 Dec, 201213 Jan, 2013

Friends of Bole Hills group: get involved

Bole hills/Stannington photo by By Paolo Margari. Used under the Creative Commons license

The Friends of Bole Hills are looking for anyone with an interest in the Crookes park to get involved with their group.

Contact Liz on friendsofthebolehills@yahoo.co.uk or 07734 801082 for more information.

Their provisional 2013 meeting dates are:

16 January
26 February
10 April
22 May
10 July
21 August
2 October
13 November

The usual meeting venue is the Bowling Pavillion in the Bole Hills Park, starting at 7pm.

2 Dec, 2012

Replacement bench installed in precinct

A new bench has been installed on the precinct next to the outward-bound bus stop.

The old bench had previously been removed by Street Force due to damage.

24 Oct, 201227 Oct, 2012

Find out more about Streets Ahead project

Work has now started on improving Sheffield’s roads and pavements as part of Streets Ahead.

You can find out more about the project, and get answers to any questions you may have, at Wesley Hall Methodist Church in Crookes on Wednesday 31 October 2012 between 2 and 5pm.

This event has been designed with older people in mind. Transport is available, so give them a ring on 0114 203 7212 and they’ll organise for you to be picked up and dropped home again.