Video: Nick Clegg answers questions at Crosspool Q&A

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg answered Crosspool residents’ concerns at a constituency question-and-answer session on Friday.

Over the course of an hour in Hallam FC’s Sandygate clubhouse, the Sheffield Hallam MP responded to queries regarding the economy, jobs, the High Speed 2 rail link, the Leveson inquiry and the PFI project to renew and maintain Sheffield’s roads.

Questions were also asked about specific Crosspool issues. After describing their experience of travelling on the 51 bus route, one resident asked: What are the government’s plans to encourage provincial commuters to move back to using public transport? Watch the video below to hear Nick Clegg’s response:

He also responded to queries regarding the government’s policy on catchment area placements being within walking distance of local schools. Listen to his answer below (audio only):

The subject of the lack of bus shelter at the Vernon Terrace bus stop was also raised. Although local councillors are continuing to look into this, the deputy prime minister promised to also take it up.

Local residents had been invited to the Q&A via a leaflet through their letter box.

You can email our MP with your query using nickclegg@sheffieldhallam.org.uk.

Manchester City, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United lined up for Hallam FC pre-season friendlies in Crosspool

Premier League champions Manchester City will send an under-18 team to Sandygate on Monday 16 July as part of Hallam FC’s pre-season preparation.

The Countrymen are also due to play Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday 24 July and Sheffield United on Monday 30 July. For these types of fixture, the Owls and the Blades often send a team of youngsters or reserves.

At a Sandygate pre-season fixture in August 2011, Hallam edged out a young Sheffield Wednesday team 3-2.

Hallam FC proposed pre-season schedule 2012:

Sandygate games in bold. Check with Hallam FC for confirmed details before you set off.

Tuesday 3 July Worksop Parramore (a) 7.45pm
Monday 16 July Manchester City (h) 7.45pm
Tuesday 24 July Sheffield Wednesday (h) 7.45pm
Saturday 28 July Harborough Town (a) 1pm
Monday 30 July Sheffield United (h) 7.45pm (provisional)

Hallam FC beat a SWFC XI 3-2 in August 2011
Hallam FC beat a SWFC XI 3-2 in August 2011

Former British champion sets up Crosspool taekwondo club

A new taekwondo club is to start in Crosspool
A new taekwondo club is to start in Crosspool

A former British taekwondo champion and European bronze medallist and his wife are setting up a new taekwondo club in Crosspool.

Champions Taekwondo will take place 6–7pm every Thursday from 14 June at Benty Lane scout hut.

It is run by Scott and Joanne Graham, who are Crosspool residents with children in local schools. Joanne explained: “We offer a safe and friendly learning environment with the emphasis for children being on the fun aspect of learning, allowing them to progress without pressure.”

Taekwondo is an ancient Korean martial art, with a focus on kicking and self defence. Practitioners can expect to gain greater degrees of fitness, flexibility, concentration and confidence, which can be important for childrens’ development.

Adults and children, from beginners to advanced, are welcome. The first lesson is free then it is £4.50 per lesson afterwards.

For more information contact Scott on 07970 597 800 or Jo on 07539 935 279 or email championstaekwondo@hotmail.co.uk.

Williamson Hardware in Broomhill under threat from closure

Williamson Hardware in Broomhill
Williamson Hardware in Broomhill: under threat from closure

Broomhill institution Williamson Hardware could be forced to move from its current location on Fulwood Road to make way for a Sainsbury’s supermarket.

The landlord of the building is attempting to conclude the tenancy and has applied for permission to modify the unit, including changing the use of the first floor from office to retail.

Williamson Hardware has been trading in Broomhill for 52 years. A Spar exists three doors down and a 24-hour Select and Save supermarket is located at the top of Glossop Road.

Crosspool residents can post their views on the proposals on the Sheffield City Council planning website. The application can be viewed online along with all the associated documents under planning reference 12/01352/FUL.

Planning application – 12/01352/FUL Williamson Hardware

Crosspool jubilee street parties: photos

Some photos from this weekend’s street parties on Delph House Road, Ringstead Crescent, Tapton Bank, Moorbank Drive and Dransfield Road. Look out for full reports in the next Crosspool Clarion.

Jubilee street parties in Crosspool

It’s jubilee weekend and Crosspool residents are hosting street parties to celebrate. Here are a few that are taking place:

Delph House Road – Saturday 3-6pm. Look out for report and photos in the Yorkshire Post next week

Dransfield Road – Monday 2pm. Outside number 83 for residents from Barholm Road upwards

Ringstead Crescent – closed Saturday afternoon for a street party

Are you hosting a Crosspool street party this weekend? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list.

Dransfield Road: residents will host a street party this weekend
Dransfield Road: residents will host a street party this weekend

Crosspool Festival 2012 programme

Crosspool Festival 2012 programme (PDF, 676KB)
Download Crosspool Festival 2012 programme (PDF, 676KB)

We’re excited to confirm the programme for this year’s Crosspool Festival, which runs 7–15 July.

The Festival Committee – Frances, Sally, Chris, Pat, Eileen, and Roger – say:

We have events old and new in this years programme — so please join in, try something new, and come together with neighbours and friends to celebrate and have fun. Whatever your age we hope there will something here for you to enjoy.

You can download a PDF of the programme (676KB) or view it on the Crosspool Festival 2012 web page.

The prize-winning cover designs are by Amelia Cocken, Lydgate Infant School [front] and Ines Reynolds, Lydgate Junior School [back].

Summer 2012 Crosspool Clarion out soon

The new edition of the Crosspool Clarion has been printed and will soon be falling on the doormats of all Crosspool households.

Download Summer 2012 Crosspool Clarion (PDF, 1.7MB)

Download Crosspool Clarion Summer 2012, Volume 9 Issue 2 (PDF, 1.7MB)
Download Crosspool Clarion Summer 2012, Volume 9 Issue 2 (PDF, 1.7MB)
  • Concern over the future of Moor View Farm
  • Report of trip to BBC Media City Centre at Salford Quays
  • New Councillor for Crosspool
  • Barnardos Helper Group
  • Crosspool WI
  • Manchester Rd Surgery Launches Website
  • Book Appeal
  • Hillside Harvest
  • Local School Children Reaping Rewards
  • Neighbourhood Watch Report
  • St Columba’s Community Lunch Club
  • Computer courses
  • Local Equestrian Report
  • Centenary of the First Omnibus Service
  • The Kinder Trespass
  • A Sheffield Bowling Club in Line for Top Award
  • Open Meeting Minutes
  • Babe the Sheep-Pig

Download Summer 2012 Crosspool Clarion (PDF, 1.7MB)

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

The Crosspool Clarion is the official newsletter of Crospool Forum. It is a free, quarterly publication, with over 2,500 copies delivered to local households.

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Flags go up in precinct to mark jubilee and olympic summer

Flags have gone up oin the precinct
Flags have gone up oin the precinct

If you passed through the precinct this weekend then you’ll see that flags have gone up above many of the shops.

They have been installed to mark the upcoming diamond jubilee and 2012 olympic games and will stay up until the end of the summer.

The flags were funded with a grant from the South West Community Assembly and were bought and put up with the help of Crosspool Forum.

Lydgate Reservoir housing plans in doubt

Plans to build new homes on the site of Lydgate Reservoir on Evelyn Road are in doubt following a statement from Yorkshire Water.

The information posted by Yorkshire Water’s Land Use Planning Manager on the consultation website reads:

I have now been informed by my operational colleagues that they are undertaking further investigations with regard to our distribution network in the area. Because of this I am not satisfied that there is in fact a “reasonable prospect” of the site coming forward within the plan period. I would therefore like to withdraw the site at least until our investigations are complete.

I am hopeful that we will have more certainty by the representations stage of the Publication Version and if in fact the site does prove to be surplus to operational use I will then ask for it to be included.

The site was one of 18 in Sheffield earmarked as part of a strategy to build 1,110 new homes.