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Bullet points from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 25 July 2013
Download a summary of bullet points from last Thursday’s meeting.
Submit your garden for the new-look Crosspool Open Gardens
The organisers of Crosspool Open Gardens are inviting everyone to share their gardens and raise money for charities as part of a revamped event for this year’s festival.
Traditionally the event has attracted gardens with impressive displays of flowers, fruit and vegetables. This year they’re also looking for Crosspool residents to show their neighbours some of the other ways that people are using gardens.
Organiser Lindsey Beagles explained: “People use their gardens for lots of things as well as flowers and veg. Having a cuppa, looking at the view, BBQs, hobbies such as art, music, restoring cars or mending bikes, football, keeping chickens, bees or fish are all just as valid a reason to share your garden.
“Maybe you have a great play area for the kids, or someone may want to do nail art on the patio for charity. I want people to share their space with their neighbours and raise some money for charity in the process. So it is not just about fantastic gardens although as we have seen, there are plenty of these in Crosspool!”
Crosspool Open Gardens 2013 takes place on Saturday 29 June. Gardens are usually open between 10:30 and 4:30pm, although you don’t have to open all day if you don’t want. Any money you raise from opening up your garden should be donated to a charity of your choice.
Interested in getting involved? Get in touch with Lindsey before the end of May on 0114 230 1041 or lindseybeagles@gmail.com.
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 22 April 2013
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Crosspool buses painted in traditional colours to mark centenary
Two 51 buses have been painted in traditional livery to celebrate 100 years of motor buses in Sheffield.
The first motorbus began operation between Broomhill and Lodge Moor via Crosspool on 15 February 1913. As part of the centenary celebrations, two modern buses painted in 1913 and 1960 colours will be used on the 51 route.
And on Sunday 12 May a bus rally will take place at First’s Olive Grove depot where you can see a selection of old and new buses and take part in fun activities.
Giles Fearnley, Managing Director of First UK Bus said: “It is very exciting that people and organisations in Sheffield are coming together to celebrate 100 years of motorbuses in Sheffield.
“Sheffield has grown tremendously in the past century and buses have been at the forefront of this development.
“It is only right and proper that we organise a series of events to commemorate this anniversary and the public should look out for these spectacular buses that represent the history of this great city.”
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 24 January 2013
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Lost black cat: have you see Pudding in Crosspool?
On Saturday 5 January 2013 a black cat called Pudding went missing from his home on Cairns Road. Have you seen him?
He is around 10 years old (the owners don’t know for certain as he was rescue cat), with black long fur with a brownish chest and green/yellow eyes. A distinguishing feature is a little nick in his tongue. He doesn’t have a collar and isn’t microchipped.
The owners are asking whether you could check your garage, basement, greenhouse and shed in case Pudding – who also responds to the name Wow Wow – is trapped inside.
If you think you might have seen him, please ring the owner on 07904 468589.
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum AGM & Open Meeting, 25 October 2012
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Bullet points from Crosspool Forum AGM & Open Meeting, 25 October 2012
Cllrs Geoff Smith & Rob Frost, Police, 20 Crosspool residents & 9 members of the Forum Management Committee attended. No Guest speakers.
AGM
2011 Minutes adopted as a true record
Matters arising – none.
Chairman’s report
(Ian Hague). The Forum is in its 10 year & has made positive progress, still publishing the Clarion & very popular website. Acting as a voice for the local residents & continuing to have excellent relations with the Council, police etc. The usual Christmas trees were erected. & then Jubilee flags 8 bunting for the summer, floral displays, days out to (Stratford upon Avon), (BBC Salford Quays). Computer courses, Children’s Christmas disco, car boot sales. Crosspool Festival Week & Summer Fayre, Helpers and ideas to Ian please!
Treasurer’s report
(Chris Batchelor). Again a health end of year bank balance. (but as usual one bill still to come in – summer planters).
Nominations, resignations and election of committee members
Chris Batchelor (Treasurer) has resigned, & Marika Szabo (Hagg Copse & the Orchard). Anyone interested in joining the Management Committee to contact Ian or any member. A mandate was given to Ian & the committee to choose a new treasurer.
Open meeting
26th July minutes adopted as a true record
1) Cllr Smith gave explanation on previous questions. 2) 51 bus route
Police report
PC Louise Atha:
- Burglaries, although not a major problem at the moment residents were urged to keep their doors & lower windows locked at all times.
- Under-age alcohol (&soon, firework) purchase. Of 24 shops tested one was breaking the law by selling to under-age children.
- Operation Dark Nights starting soon- Halloween & Bonfire Night
- The Broomhill SNA have the lowest statistics for anti-social behaviour in the city! S/A drink-drive campaign will start again on 1st Dec.
Councillors questions and answers
- Election for a Police Commissioner (15th Nov). Both Geoff Smith & Rob Frost did not agree with the need for this extra role, but urged people to use their vote. Full information on the candidates may not come through the door (lack of volunteers) but can be found on the BBC websites.
- HGV vehicles in the Hagg Hill/Stephen Hill areas, Lorries are still following their satnavs & trying to use these routes. Better signage was requested.
- A57 roadwork’s progress? the new relationship with Amey is proving difficult for residents to access information about highways issues. Queries through the SWCA please
- Broomhill library? The financial details about the proposed move to Ashdell Rd are still under discussion.
- No.51 buses? First Bus is putting more resources into this route from next week with additional buses. Residents were asked to keep a note of any issues & pass these to the Councillors,
Events
The Precinct Christmas Trees will go up again, & a Children’s Disco has been arranged for Sunday 2nd December. Well attended Computer courses to continue in Jan 2013. Crosspool Festival Week expected to start on 29th June 2013..
Centenary Celebrations are in hand for 2013 to mark the 100th anniversary of Tapton Congregational Church & the first bus route in Sheffield Jan 1913, the No. 51. A suggested 2014 Crosspool Calendar – ideas/help please?!
AOB
- Broomhill – new Costa coffee shop opening on the ‘Cream site
- Hagg Copse expected to be put back to its original state in the spring, after the building work
- Road Show at Wesley Hall (31st Oct) – theme active ageing.
The next Open Meeting will be Thurs, 25 October 2012. 7pm, St Columba’s.
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum AGM & Open Meeting, 25 October 2012 (PDF, 53KB)
Sheffield Local Television: Crosspool residents have their say
Crosspool residents gave Look North reporters their views on Sheffield’s forthcoming local TV station on Wednesday.
BBC television cameras broadcast live from Hallgate Road for the 6.30pm bulletin and the report included interviews with local residents from outside Spar.
Sheffield Local Television (SLTV) won the bid for the new TV station, which is expected to broadcast from the Crosspool transmitter next year. It will be available on Freeview channel 8 and show at least four hours of local programming every day.
You can watch the report again on BBC iPlayer until Wednesday 17 October 2012:
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 26 July 2012
Below is a bullet point summary of Thursday’s meeting you can also download a PDF copy (74KB).
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 26 July 2012
25 Crosspool residents, Cllr Geoff Smith, and 7 members of the Forum Management Committee attended. A guest gave a presentations :.
Matters arising
from April meeting – none.
Police report
PCSOs Phil Whitaker & Tony Hizam. (for Louise);
- Fire incident, Tapton School, caretakers’ lodge.
- Watt Lane burglaries – thieves targeting houses with Audis & BMWs, to get the car keys.
- Car air bag thefts (so the steering wheel is taken as well) – again same make of car. Residents are advised to cover the wheel with a disc lock. Available at cost from Ecclesfield Police Station (321 The Common, A6135) or motoring shops.
- Tavern Garage complaints; the service station appears to be exceeding its working hours & overlapping the pavement & highway – dangerous equipment such as a hoist used too close to pedestrians. Cllr Smith will liaise with PC Atha & the Council about this.
- Ongoing & new police ‘ops’ – Crosspool & Fulwood anti-burglary & car crime; and next week the start of a force-wide scrap metal collecting van operation.
Letter from Deputy PM Nick Clegg and responses
After a recent Meeting at Hallam Football Ground Ian Hague presented Mrr Clegg with some pertinent local questions. Emailed responses having been received, these are as follows:
- Government policy on school catchment areas? Sadly the higher number of Lydgate Primary School catchment children this September than the places physically available has meant 48 children will not get their first choice. (In 2013 there appear to be far fewer children of this age range, but from ’14 on the problem may arise again).
- Local roads – shocking state of; Cllr Smith said any immediate concerns (potholes etc.) are still to go to Streetforce.
The PFI Highways initiative will not start until later this year and will, after liaison with the utilities in any given area, be operationally-driven.
The first 5 years will cover bringing the Sheffield highways network up to standard; pavements, street lighting, road reconstruction & tree management etc., cost 2billion (£800million (Council) & £1.2 billion (Government), & be followed by continued maintenance throughout the remaining 20 years of the contract . Residents will be able to a certain extent suggest replacement trees for any removed as causing obstructions. We must accept this will be “incredibly disruptive” to the city. - Public Transport – getting people back on the buses! Some £56 million is going into local transport, & there will be new low-carbon buses – but not necessarily on the no. 51 route. In Oct the route will change slightly (avoiding Mappin St) & First Buses has pledged to have more buses & drivers available to match the timetable. It is known there are 6 Crookes buses, & 3 Fulwood ones, to every Crosspool/Lodge moor no. 51.
- Historic buildings? Jeremy Hunt (Culture Secretary)replied to Mr Clegg & Cllr Rob Frost but just said although he has a duty to compile a list of buildings of special architectural or historical value, this did not necessarily prevent their alteration or demolition. ( There appears to be nothing more to be said about Moor View Farm, Manchester Rd, at the moment).
- Monopolies Commission & a new Sainsbury’s at Broomhill? A question as raised as to why Sainsbury is apparently being granted permission to build another store here.
- Vernon Tce bus shelter – as the site is too narrow this can never go ahead.
Councillors and SWCA report
Geoff Smith was asked to look into why Veolia will only accept card payments for the purchase of green waste bagsthis year.
The ‘20s Plenty’ scheme has decided to designate the ‘Steel Bank area (Crookes, Commonside, Walkley) for the signage to make it a 20 zone, though this may take a year to implement.
Events
Crosspool Festival Week – Rev France Eccleston said this had been very successful – & we had two dry weekends!- Some £1524 was raised for the Ryegate Child centre Fund. Residents were asked to contact the committee if they wish to help nest year – the Open Gardens scheme will need a new organizer.
The Summer Fayre; Ian Hague said thiswent well – £726 was made, all to go back to the community. The Union flags in the precinct have proved very popular – these were erected for the Jubilee and will stay up until the Olympics are over.
The Car Boot Sale was a wash-out this June, but it is hoped another can be held in September.
Disco – after the success of the Christmas one Ian is hoping to hold another.
Computer course; this has proved very popular again; Ian expects to hold more in Sep 2012 – names to him please. There will be a beginners’ course, advanced (internet) course, & possibly desk top publishing course.
Guest speaker
Kate Hill gave a presentation about her website – FunMeFit – a portal for the whole of Sheffield to get active, & to share their activities on. She hopes to run a Fun Day on 16th Sep at Hallam Cricket Club to fund-raise for this.
AOB
- The Crosspool bench (outside Guidos & by the bus shelter) is broken and badly needs repair; Tammy Barrass (SWCA) agreed to see if this could be done .
- Manchester Rd roadworks (beyond Valleyside Garden Centre). There have been chicanes & traffic lights for some weeks.but work is due to end by October.
The next Open Meeting will be Thurs, 25th October 2012. 7pm, St Columba’s.
Download minutes from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 26 July 2012 (PDF, 74KB)
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