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A white and tan King Charles Spaniel was found on Darwin Lane on Monday morning. It has a pink collar with no name tag.
The dog is now being looked after by the council, so please contact them if you know who the owner is.
Update 5 November, 10pm
Good news: Ruby, the dog found on Darwin Lane Monday, has been reunited with her owners.
Tapton Hall on Shore Lane is hosting farmers markets on Tuesday 5 November and Tuesday 3 December.
The markets run 9am-2pm and refreshments will be available.
Contact enquiries@sheffieldmasonic.co.uk or 0114 266 0051 for more information or to book a stall.
Lydgate Lane will close for two days at the end of the month for resurfacing.
The area around the Cross Lane and Ryegate Crescent junction will be closed from 7am on Monday 28 October until 6pm on Wednesday 30 October 2013.
Diversion routes will be signed. Access for pedestrians and emergency vehicles will be available at all times.
Local residents will still have access throughout the work, although there will be no on-street parking during this time. Amey advise that vehicles parked on street may be towed away and you will need to pay a fee to have your car released.
Once Upon a Sensory Story will return to Lounge@Crosspool on Monday 28 October.
Children aged 5 and under are invited to come along and join in the interactive story session between 10 and 11am.
Sensory stories allow children to use all their senses whilst retelling a story. This time the group will be squishing blackberries, rustling leaves and playing with water as we help Harry Hedgehog prepare for winter.
The session will finish with the singing of autumn songs and a tasty snack. The cafe opens at 11am so you could stay for lunch too.
Places costs £5 per child and can be booked by texting or ringing 07725 228127 or by calling in at Lounge@Crosspool.
An elderly Crosspool woman had her purse stolen by a man posing as a workman on Thursday.
The man arrived at her address at around 11.40am, saying he needed to check the water pressure. He asked the pensioner for a cup of tea, which she went to make for him. When he went to leave, she found her purse had been taken.
The suspect is described as white, tanned, slim and between 6ft and 6ft 2ins tall. He was clean-shaven, had brown eyes and was wearing a jacket described as orange and industrial-looking, as well as a hard hat.
Inspector Alexandra Murthi said: “Distraction burglaries can be very distressing for vulnerable and elderly people, who unfortunately are often the victims of such crimes.
“While not wanting to frighten residents unnecessarily, we feel it is important for the community to be aware of bogus officials operating and some of the tactics that have been employed by bogus callers in the past.”
Members of the public are reminded to:
Inspector Murthi added: “People should not feel rude for saying no or for not answering the door to someone they do not know.
“We would encourage anyone, if they think they may have been a victim of this type of crime or an attempt has been made, to contact the police on the numbers below.”
There was similar incident earlier on that day in Netherthorpe. Anyone with any information on distraction burglaries should call South Yorkshire Police’s non-emergency number on 101.
The organisers of Crosspool Festival have presented our local scout group with a £656 cheque to go towards renovating Benty Lane scout hut.
The money will be put towards the £10,000 needed to renovate the toilet facilities and provide disabled access for local groups that use the building including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides as well as as computer and dance classes.
Rev. Frances Eccleston, on behalf of the Crosspool Festival committee, presented the money to group scout leader Michael Holmes. The scout group expressed its gratitude to Crosspool Forum and the Crosspool Festival for the donation.
Another cheque of the same value was been presented to Weston Park Cancer Information and Support Centre.
The hall on Benty Lane is available for hire for children’s parties and other events. Contact michaelfholmes1@gmail.com for more details.
Manchester Road will close for three weeks in November to allow for the repair of a collapsed drain under the road.
From 11pm on Friday 8 November 8 to 6am on Monday 2 December 2013 the road will be closed as follows:
The A57 will then reopen again to single lane traffic while further work is carried out to stabilise the slope below the road. Once this is completed, the road will fully reopen at the end of January 2014. Pedestrian access will be maintained while this work is carried out.
Contractors Amey will advantage of the road closure to carry out other works at the same time including pruning of trees, clearing overgrown footpaths, some footpath repairs and clearing drainage gullies.
Broomhill Forum is to hold a public meeting at 10.30am on Saturday 9 November at the Beacon Methodist Church, Fulwood Road, Broomhill, to discuss the future of Broomhill library and give people the chance to have their say.
The council have announced that 12 libraries across Sheffield are facing closure as part of planned budget cuts. Residents of Broomhill and Crosspool have also started an online petition to keep Broomhill library open.
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Dog walkers have been asked to clear up after their dogs when using the Coldwell Lane CDYST pitch and surrounding ground.
The trustees of Crosspool & District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST) and Crosspool Juniors Football Club report an increase in the amount of dog mess not being collected, bagged and taken home.
Trust secretary Mrs Gillian Drinkwater explained: “This is a serious issue of great concern to everyone in the local community, especially in view of the number of children who use the area. The trustees would like to point out this is private ground and we might have to consider closing the site to dog walkers if the problem continues.”
Residents of Broomhill and Crosspool have started an online petition to keep Broomhill library open.
The council have announced that 12 libraries across Sheffield are facing closure as part of planned budget cuts.
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