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Residents urged to be vigilant after reports of Crosspool burglaries

Volunteers from a local neighbourhood watch scheme are warning Crosspool residents to be extra vigilant after a spate of break-ins over the last few days.

There were reports of burglaries on Den Bank Close and others in the Stephen Hill area, all taking place between 1pm and 3pm.

Dransfield Road Neighbourhood Watch is suggesting residents check their homes and vehicles are secure and work with their neighbours to stay safe.

If you see anything suspicious, call 101. If you see a crime taking place, call 999.

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Crosspool calendar proves to be big success

2015 Crosspool calendar
The 2015 Crosspool calendar has been a big success and is now on its third print run

The final batch of 2015 Crosspool calendars will go on sale this week after the first two print runs sold out.

The initial 100 calendars sold out in a few days, so Crosspool Forum decided to print another 100. The second batch sold out just as quickly and with a waiting list of people wanting calendars the decision was taken to print a final 100.

The first 20 or so of these calenders should be on sale now for £4 in Crosspool Pets and Enhance. The final 80 are scheduled to arrive on Tuesday morning.

The calendar features Crosspool scenes from over the years. Many of the photos in the calendar are taken by local residents, plus there are some archive shots showing familiar locations looking very different in times gone by.

Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.

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Winter weather causes problems in Crosspool

Snow caused problems in Crosspool on Thursday morning
Snow caused problems in Crosspool on Thursday morning

Snow and ice over the last few days has caused accidents and delays in Crosspool.

On Thursday morning residents awoke to the first settled snow of the season in higher areas. It soon turned to slush, but the conditions still caused delays for commuters on the roads:

Freezing temperatures turned the wet surfaces to ice on Friday night. There were reports of a car hitting a wall on Watt Lane and problems on Sandygate Road:

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This morning (Saturday), many residents are reporting that surfaces are still very slippery, so be careful:

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Tapton students honored with Diana Award

This week eight students from Crosspool’s Tapton School received a Diana Award for an initiative which has provided a safe haven for young people from homophobic and transphobic bullying.

Rosie, Sara, Catherine, Ruairidh, Molly, Oliver, Imogen and Aleksandra, all aged 17, are the Tapton Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Straight Alliance (LGBTSA), nominated by SAYiT in Sheffield.

The group formed an alliance for the protection of young people at their school who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. As well as being a support network, LGBTSA has helped develop the way in which their school can provide a safe and happy learning environment for students.

LGBTSA has also inspired students from other schools who learned of their campaigning success to establish their own alliances.

The Diana Award is a lifetime award set up in memory of Princess Diana and today has the support of her sons The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry and the Prime Minister as Patron.

It celebrates young people who have had a monumental impact on the lives of others – whether they’re a volunteer, fundraiser, young carer, campaigner or anti-bullying mentor – they all share a deep sense of social responsibility.

Diana Award

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Magnificent Meals for Men cookery course returns

Men's Magnificent Meals course
Men’s Magnificent Meals course

The popular Magnificent Meals for Men cookery course will be running again starting on 30 January 2105 for six Friday sessions, with a break for half term.

The course is held at St. Columba’s Church Hall on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Enjoy learning to cook healthy, nutritious meals using fresh ingredients, in a sociable group. Tuition is from a qualified and experienced tutor.

The cost is £50 for six sessions (£25 in case of financial difficulty), payable by cheque in advance.

Places are limited. To secure your place please contact Kate Hill, 0114 267 0006 or email st.columbas@hotmail.co.uk. Cheques should be made out to ‘St Columba’s PCC’.

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Walking the Rivelin book: new edition published

Walking the Rivelin book
Walking the Rivelin book

A revised and updated edition of a book featuring a trail guide for the Rivelin valley has been released in time for Christmas.

Walking the Rivelin also includes maps, historical information about each watermill site and where to look for the wildlife. It’s illustrated in colour with old photographs and maps.

The book costs £6.95 and proceeds will go towards Rivelin Valley Conservation Group and their work preserving the valley for everyone to enjoy.

It’s available from:

 

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Winter 2014 Crosspool Clarion out soon

Crosspool Clarion Winter 2014, volume 12, issue 4
Download Crosspool Clarion Winter 2014, volume 12, issue 4 (PDF, 3MB)

The new issue of the Crosspool Clarion will soon be landing on your doormat. If you can’t wait, then download and read a PDF of it below.

Current issue: Winter 2014, volume 12, issue 4

Download Crosspool Clarion Winter 2014, volume 12, issue 4 (PDF, 3MB)

The Crosspool Clarion is the official newsletter of Crospool Forum. It is a free, quarterly publication, with over 2,700 copies delivered to local households.

Some back issues of past editions of the Clarion are also available to download.

To read PDFs on your computer, you may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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Tapton named top comprehensive school by The Sunday Times

Tapton school
Tapton school: Sunday Times comprehensive of the year

Crosspool’s Tapton School has been named comprehensive of the year in The Sunday Times Parent Power guide, which is out this weekend.

The Sheffield Star says:

It was chosen after rising in national rankings by more than 60 places this year off the back of outstanding results at A-level and GCSE, and now stands eighth in the newspaper’s national rankings of non-selective schools.

Read The Sheffield Star article

Parent Power: Tapton strides clear of the field – The Sunday Times (paid for content)

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Dead cat found in Manchester Road garden – can you help find the owner?

A dead cat has been found in a garden on Manchester Road near Den Bank Avenue.

The black and white cat has an orange collar with bell attached. It has black fur on the back and sides plus a white nose, mouth and chin, white paws and white tummy. No obvious address was attached.

There were no visible injuries, but it may have been hit on the main road and run into a garden.

The person who found the cat has asked us to post this in order to alert the owners. If you are worried the cat may be yours then you can see a photo of it here to check.

The council were due to collect the cat today. They will check for any microchip and try to contact the owner.

If you are the owner, or know the owner, then you can also contact the council via the form on their website. The council reference number is 101001719494.