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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.

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Former Tapton pupil to feature in Crucible production

Cast from Babe the Sheep-Pig
Cast from Babe the Sheep-Pig

A former Tapton school pupil is appearing in a production at the Crucible theatre in July.

Jess Millward will appear in Babe the Sheep-Pig, a play based on the popular film and book, Babe by Dick King-Smith, on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 of July.

It is the opening production of the Sheffield Children’s Festival 2012 and is also this years BTEC Extended Diploma in Acting at Norton College and so the students will be performing various roles, including Ma the sheep, Farmer Hogget and, of course, Babe.

The play tells the tale of a courageous piglet’s remarkable adventure. After Babe is won by Farmer Hogget, they form an unbreakable bond, and with the help of the old sheep-dog, Fly, she soon learns the herding instinct. When the day of the Grand Challenge Sheep-Dog Trials arrives, the whole farm holds its breath to see whether Babe will triumph, against all odds, to become the hero of the farm.

Jess, a former pupil of Tapton School, will be playing the role of Ma the sheep on Monday 2 and involved in the ensemble on Tuesday 3. She is also involved in the costume side of the production. Jess first started acting in the well known Stephen Hill pantomime.

Tickets are available at the Sheffield Theatre’s Box Office (0114 249 6000) or on their website and are priced at £6 for adults and £4 for students/concessions.

News story written by Ashleigh Fletcher

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Spring garage sale/Korean food sale on Saturday

A spring garage sale/Korean food sale takes place at King Edward VII Lower School  on Saturday 19 May 2012.

It is organised by Sheffield Korean School and as well as Korean food, you’ll be able to buy books, clothes, stationary and toys.

The sale runs from 10:30am–12.30pm at the school on Darwin Lane in Crosspool. Contact Mr Paul Lee (o7982 261085) or Mrs Jeung (07506 739998) for more information.

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20 youngsters refused places at Lydgate Infants school

Today’s Sheffield Telegraph reports how pupils are being turned away from their local primary schools, with Lydgate Infants being the worst affected:

…this year there were 148 applications for 120 places at Lydgate, compared with the usual average of 117. To cope education chiefs have created 60 extra places at Westways in Crookes and at Hallam Primary in Lodge Moor.

Tough economic times are believed to be a key factor – read the Sheffield Telegraph article or buy a copy of the paper for the full story.

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King Edward VII school in appeal to Crosspool dog walkers

A Crosspool school is asking dog owners to keep their dogs on leads while they’re on the school site between 8am and 5pm and also think about where their dogs leave their waste.

In recent incidents at King Edward VII middle school on Darwin Lane, teaching staff have experienced dogs running at students and exploring the school’s all-weather pitch during PE lessons.

The school’s Education Manager Laura Drabble commented: “I appreciate that these dogs may only be friendly but to a student who is afraid of dogs this can be quite upsetting.”

Reminding dog owners to think about where they deposit dog waste, Laura explained: “Students have been complaining of dog mess in the bins they use for their litter. In warm weather the smell is very unpleasant. Dog walkers should also only use the red dog bins for their dog mess. We would also respectfully ask that owners do not let their dogs urinate up railings and posts on the school site where students often sit and play.

“We don’t wish to upset residents but we do have a duty of care to our students.”

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Zumba classes start 14 April in Crosspool

A new Zumba class with Adele Ducker is starting on 14 April at King Edwards Community Sports Centre on Darwin Lane.

It runs Saturdays from 11.30am-12.30pm. The cost is £4 per class and if you complete ten classes, you get one free.

You can book your place by calling 07956 165287 or emailing zestdance@live.co.uk.

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Easter rugby camp at Tapton school

Newly-formed rugby union club Hallamshire RUFC is running an Easter rugby camp on 2-3 April on Tapton school playing fields. It is aimed at children between 6 and 14 years old from the surrounding areas.

Organiser Matt Akers said: “Our aim is to give a fun day based around rugby union and promote enjoyment within the game. If any youngsters are then interested we hope to offer them a chance to play through our newly set up youth system.”

The RFU is backing the day and are offering local community coaches to assist in the day’s events. The club’s members are CRB-cleared and have coaching badges.

Hallamshire RUFU

Easter rugby camp at Tapton school
Easter rugby camp at Tapton school
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Glossop Road reopens

The section of Glossop Road around King Edward VII school reopened on Monday morning art 7.30pm.

A stretch of the road was closed in November for emergency repairs following the collapse of a wall next to the school.

Glossop Road: the section near King Edward VII school reopened on Monday
Glossop Road: the section near King Edward VII school reopened on Monday
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Get into shape with badminton at Tapton School

Join Ranmoor Badminton Club at Tapton School
Join Ranmoor Badminton Club on Fridays at Tapton School

Ranmoor Badminton Club is keen to help people get back into shape after Christmas indulgence.

If you’ve played badminton before and are over 16 years old then you’re invited to join them to play mixed doubles at Tapton School on Friday nights.

The club runs from 7-10pm each Friday, and starts again for the new year tomorrow night (Friday 6 January).

If you’re interested then please get in touch with them by calling 0114 230 2961 or on email using lesleykelly@yahoo.co.uk.

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Children’s Christmas canvas competition

Check out the Children's paintings in GT News
Check out the Children's paintings in GT News

If you happen to be in the Crosspool precinct over the next two or three weeks, have a look in the right-hand window of GT News.

You’ll find a display of pictures painted by year six children at Lydgate Infant School.

Although they are all commendable, your choice will be decisive in determining the winner of a competition to find the best. You can record your favourite with the GT News sales staff.

The child with the most votes by the 4 January 2012 will be presented with a £20 voucher.