Due to a change in ownership this Tuesday 15th July, the Spar in Crosspool will be closed during the day and reopen again in the evening.
On behalf of the Crosspool community, the Crosspool Forum extends a warm welcome to the incoming franchisee of Spar Crosspool, who will officially take over on Tuesday 15th July.
As a trusted voice for our vibrant community, we acknowledge the store’s vital role in daily life and its contribution to the spirit of service that defines Crosspool. We look forward to continuing our positive relationship with the store and offer our best wishes for it’s success and growth.
We’re confident that under new ownership, Spar will honour its local heritage while embracing innovation, serving the evolving needs of all who call Crosspool home.
Thank you for the help and kindness given to Angela Priestley in the Crosspool shopping centre.
Angela will never forget the incredible kindness shown to her by a gentleman and his daughter one afternoon in March whilst in the Crosspool shopping centre. “What started as a routine shopping trip quickly turned into a distressing ordeal when my mobility scooter suddenly broke down and refused to restart. A wave of panic set in—I was stranded, alone, and completely helpless. My husband was away for the day, and with my multiple sclerosis preventing me from walking unaided, I felt a deep sense of vulnerability.”
Just as fear and frustration threatened to overwhelm me, two kind people appeared. With genuine concern, they asked if I needed help, and from that moment, their compassion turned my day around. Not only did the gentleman kindly drive me home, ensuring I was safe, but his daughter displayed an extraordinary act of generosity—pushing my scooter all the way back to my house. I can only imagine the effort that must have taken, yet she did it without hesitation.”
“I cannot put into words how much their kindness meant to me. It was more than just a helpful gesture—it was a reminder that even in moments of helplessness, there are good-hearted people willing to step in and make a difference. The relief I felt when I realised I wasn’t alone, the gratitude that swelled in my heart as they took action—it is something I will cherish forever.”
“If you happen to read this, please know that you were my heroes that day. Your generosity and selflessness meant everything. Thank you.”
This week the “Nest” coffee shop in Crosspool is celebrating its 7th anniversary of serving customers coffee roasted in Sheffield, “Teapigs” speciality teas, homemade cakes & lite bites, and would love you to pop in and say hi.
Over the past seven years, the “Nest” has hosted acoustic nights, gin-tasting evenings various community events, and provided takeaways through Covid times.
Glynne and the team are looking forward to the next exciting year and would like to say “Thank You” to all their customers, both past and present, and wish everyone a “”Happy New Year”.
The Charisma shop in Crosspool, Now Open Every Monday up to Christmas, has organised a Brass Quartet to play Christmas carols and festive tunes in the precinct between 11am and 1pm this Saturday 4th December.
Observing social distancing at all times, the musicians and Charisma would love you to take this opportunity to enjoy listening to your favourite Christmas Carols with them.
If you would like a particular carol played please don’t hesitate to approach them with your request
The quartet is looking forward to bringing a bit of cheer to all you lovely people, who, by shopping locally, help keep Crosspool vibrant and inviting.
After government lockdown rules were relaxed on April 12th all non-essential retail shops, hair and nail salons, along with outdoor restaurants for table service, reopened in Crosspool. The Sportsman and Crosspool Tavern are planning to reopen for outdoor table service on Thursday April 29th.
The pandemic lockdown has been difficult and damaging for local shops and businesses. To help them return to as near to normal as quickly as possible, it’s important that we continue to take a cautious approach. Social distancing and Face covering are still required for shops until Jun 21, the earliest point at which the country could return fully to normal living.
The full list of non-essential shops that have reopened since closing their doors on January 6th:
“Direct Travel” Tele: 0114 268 7500
“Layers Flooring” Tele: 0114 2669888
“Charisma” Tele: 0114 263 1003
“More Posh than Dosh” Tele: 0114 268 4556
“Inspiration Hair Salon” Tele: 0114 266 3996
“Enhance” Tele: 0114 266 5950
“Expert Barbers” Tele: 0114 266 1234
“Ronaldo” Tele: 0114 266 2133
Peppermint Tele: 0114 327 0410
Open for Takeaway and or outdoor table service:-
“Nest Café” Tele: 07977 737232
“Varanasi Inn” Tele: 0114 266 1017
“Papa Ciccios” Tele: 0114 268 4440
“Hudson’s Kitchen” Tele: 0114 449 5341 Opens next week, after refurbishment, for takeaways, outdoor & garden table service.
Cuore Siciliano treats
“Cuore Siciliano” Tele: 0114 266 9811 At the moment Cuore Siciliano are open Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 2:30pm and Thursday to Saturday from 4pm to 8pm. In the morning they offer panini with our Sicilian sausage or panino caprese or homemade burgers and sandwiches vegetarian and gluten free as well. They do homemade stuffed Focaccia Bread and pizza, homemade cake and Sicilian sweets as cannoli filled with ricotta cheese or cassata siciliana and other delicious treats stuffed with nutella. They will probably add more sweets, and of course they do coffee. They also sell typical homemade Sicilian products; sausage, salame and pancetta.
Churches will fully open as and when Government Guidelines Permit
“St Columba’s” Tele: 0114 267 0006 (Services at Stephen Hill)
“Stephen Hill Methodist Church” Tele: 0114 230 5676 Services resume at Stephen Hill on Sunday, 18th April at 10.30am. However, because of Covid -19 restrictions, and social distancing regulations in Church numbers are limited, so it’s very important that they know how many folk wish to attend the service. email: brenda.nelson@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk Services will still be accessible via Zoom
“Tapton Hill Congregational Church” Tele: 0114 230 8191 Services are conducted in line with Government guidance on Wednesday evenings and every 2nd & 4th Sunday in the month: taptonchurch.com
“Church of St Francis of Assisi” Tele: 0114 263 0383 Victual parish gatherings: stfrancisrc-sheffield.org.uk
Whilst doing your Christmas shopping in Crosspool, don’t miss the opportunity, while stocks remain, to pop along to either GT News, Charisma, Enhance or the Pet Shop for your copy of the 2021 Crosspool Calendar
Monies raised from calendar sales go to help the Crosspool Forum fund local events, improve and promote the well-being of the community.
From today a host of lockdown restrictions are eased
In line with the UK Government guidelines, from today, Wednesday 2nd December, the following Crosspool Shops & Hairdressers will fully reopen their doors again and with restrictions Churches and Restaurants/Inns. Local restriction tiers: what you need to know
Fully Open:-
“Charisma” Tele: 0114 263 1003 will reopen from Thursday 3rd December, initially with the following revised opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sundays leading up to Christmas. Home deliveries available every day, except Thursday & Sunday.
“Stephen Hill Methodist Church” Tele: 0114 230 5676
“Tapton Hill Congregational Church” Tele: 0114 230 8191
“Church of St Francis of Assisi” Tele: 0114 263 0383
The numbers and time permitted at premises may be limited, so to make your visit smoother and more enjoyable; you are strongly advised to contact the service provider’s either by telephone, website, face book, twitter or email.
To ensure you and their staff are protected and Stay Safe at all times, please wear a mask/face covering, social distance and observe their entry service rules.
As a result of the temporary closure of the parking bays in the Broomhill shopping precinct and the potential devastating effect the new pedestrian arrangements and loss of short stay parking will have on local trade, Williamson Hardware has posted a petition onchange.org requesting that the Sheffield City Council remove these temporary changes as soon as possible.
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