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14 Sep, 202014 Sep, 2020

Lydgate Green Clean up this Saturday

The “Friends of Lydgate Green” are organising a green clean up day for this Saturday!

Friends of Lydgate Green, a small group of local residents who have made themselves responsible for the upkeep of Lydgate green at the corner of Lydgate Lane /Lydgate Hall Crescent in Crosspool, are organising a day to work on the flower beds at the Green.

This Saturday 19^th September, for a couple of hours from 10am, volunteers will be weeding, moving plants, litter picking and generally tidying up the area.

It’s a family affair, anyone interested in helping are invited to come along.

Ever mindful of the current pandemic and social distancing, please bring your own gloves, forks, spades & buckets!

There are gaps to be filled, so any spare perennials for donation are also very welcome.

3 Aug, 2020

Broomhill Library Reopens

Broomhill Community Library Reopens For An Order And Collect Service Tomorrow Tuesday, 4th August.

NEW TEMPORARY OPENING HOURS

TUESDAY 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

WEDNESDAY 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

SATURDAY 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER AND COLLECT SERVICE WILL OPERATE FROM THE LIBRARY PORCH, AS THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY FOR NOW

PLEASE WEAR A FACE COVERING AND
FOLLOW THE ONE‑WAY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRY AND EXIT

Order forms can be collected from and returned to the Broomhill Community Library, 10 TAPTONVILLE ROAD, BROOMHILL SHEFFIELD, 510 SBR, during opening hours, OR from the Broomhill Post Office,

They also welcome orders by,

E-mail: enquiriesbroomhiII-Iibrary.org.uk

Website: broomhill-Iibrary.org.uk Facebook:.com/bclsheffield

Telephone: (0114) 273 4276

THEY LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!

25 Jul, 2020

Food Bank

St Columba’s and Stephen Hill Church have expressed their sincere thanks for the continued generosity and support from the Crosspool community for the Firvale Food bank.

This is a food bank with a difference. It brings together members of the community to interact, share and grow in confidence in a friendly, open and non-judgmental environment. Unlike other food banks who ask for referrals, anyone is welcome. Each week their volunteers cook a meal for everyone to enjoy and whilst they do provide a parcel of food, they like to also focus on the social aspect of the community atmosphere.

As well as the staple basics, products such as loo rolls, cereal, sanitary products, tinned meats, tinned curries, non-perishable foodstuffs and other products etc., are always needed and would be welcomed. (For obvious reasons they cannot take contributions of fresh meat produce).

Food donations can be left in a box outside St Columba’s Church (just below the letter box) by leaving a message on the church answerphone: 0114 2670006, or email: tara.osborne@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk Collection can be arranged.

If you would prefer to make a monetary contribution, either by cash or cheque, put it in an envelope and mark it for the attention of Food Bank c/o Tara Osborne and post it through St Columba’s Church letterbox.

Cheques should be made payable to ‘St Cuthbert’s PCC’ and with ‘Foodbank’ written on the back.

Please Keep Giving

24 Jul, 202024 Jul, 2020

Community Quilt Final Call

This is your one last chance to have your own memorable square as part of the Community Quilt

The 31st July is the last day for you to contribute your sewn, painted, printed, knitted, and crocheted or drawn on square of any light weight 15x15cms fabric, (leaving an internal 1cm border, so working area 14x14cm) to be a piece of this unique memorabilia.

Once all the squares have been received, Amy will start the mammoth task of sewing together all the many squares to complete a piece of memorable history. The Community Quilt will then be on public display in the community and at a later date in the Weston Park Museum.

To submit your finished square/s Tele: 07713 687955 or email: crosspoolforum@gmail.com

28 Jun, 2020

Community Quilt

Throughout the recent lockdown, Amy Chambers has encouraged everyone to use their creative skills to stitch, draw, embroider, paint or print stamp on a square of cotton or lightweight material, to show how they were feeling during these extraordinary times.

Amy having a vision of a beautiful piece of history being made, has been amazed by everyone’s creativity and would like to take this opportunity to say a big “ThankYou” to everyone who has taken the time to do one or more squares for the community Covid19 quilt which, although not as yet finished, is looking great.

Now that the lock down is beginning to ease slightly, a decision has been taken to make Friday 31st July the Last date to submit squares. This will give Local residents, businesses, care homes schools/nurseries, who still wish to contribute their piece of memorabilia to the quilt, the time to sew, paint, print, knit, crochet or draw on a square of any light weight fabric, 15x15cms leaving an internal 1cm border (So working area 14x14cm. These squares will then be sewn into the Community Quilt to complete a piece of memorable history for public display in the community.
To submit your finished square/s Tele: 07713 667855 or email: crosspoolforum@gmail.com

See below for inspiration, Amy can’t wait to see this piece of history finished! xx

12 Jun, 202013 Jun, 2020

Do you Care?

Carers Week thanks the city’s unpaid carers

From the 8 June, it’s national Carers Week and a special time to thank all the unpaid carers who, young and old, care for someone in their family.

The person they care for may be at home, in hospital or in a care home – they might have a long term illness or a disability, a mental health condition or need extra help as they grow older.

Around 6.5 million people in the UK are carers and every year Carers Week is held to raise awareness and highlight the challenges carers face.

A report from CarersUK published in April states that many unpaid carers are close to burnout because of the extra pressures on them during the COVID- 19 crisis.

In Sheffield, there are two organisations that support carers in the city- Sheffield Carers Centre that does everything it can to support adult carers and Sheffield Young Carers which supports carers who are aged 8 – 25.

If you would like to know more about Carers Week in Sheffield, you can look at: www.doyoucare.co.uk

This is where you can find advice about how you can be involved in supporting and thanking carers everywhere.

Thank you

7 May, 20207 May, 2020

Clap for Carers

8pm Tonight 7^th May 2020

It is a deeply moving tribute that captures the very essence of our communal spirit in these times of adversity that Clap for Carers gets louder and more joyous every week. It is also possibly the only time communities now come together to generate a rare feeling of release and togetherness. a faint memory of a previous era when the nation came together to eradicate a common enemy.

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the victory in Europe The Royal British Legion is calling on people across the UK to join in a moment of reflection and Remembrance, pausing for a Two Minute Silence at 11am tomorrow Friday 8th May.

In spite of social distancing and lockdown, we can all still take part in commemorating with pride and patriotism this very special occasion in the safety of our homes, by making and displaying from tomorrow and over the weekend, our own VE Day Great British Bunting.

Bunting

30 Apr, 2020

Clap For Our Carers

To Night 8pm Thursday 30th April

Originally held on Thursday 26 March, in honour of the NHS, the organisers
“Clap For Our Carers,” ask that as many people as possible get involved this evening, Thursday 30 April 2020, by applauding either outdoors or through open windows at the designated time 8pm.
To pay tribute to all key workers: NHS staff, supermarket workers, teachers, Healthcare workers, emergency services, armed services, delivery drivers, shop workers, teachers, waste collectors, manufacturers, postal workers, cleaners, vets, engineers and all those who are out there making an unbelievable difference to our lives in these thought-provoking times… congratulations, you are amazing. Rainbow Key

30 Apr, 2020

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust wins Sports England funding

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust is extremely grateful to have been awarded £10,000 of funding from Sport England. The grant will support Whirlow, particularly in these difficult times, to ensure they can continue their work with vulnerable children and young people in South Yorkshire. Thank you sports england

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust is an educational trust based in Sheffield. Their mission is to help youngsters make the most of their potential, regardless of their circumstances and challenges, in a learning environment that is based on a working farm.

Ben Davies, Chief Executive at Whirlow, is thrilled to have been awarded the funding: “This funding from Sports England has come at just the right time for Whirlow. Like so many other organisations, the COVID-19 crisis has put a huge strain on them financially. This funding will enable them to keep vital services running during the lockdown, and ensure they are here for South Yorkshire’s most vulnerable children and young people once it is safe to welcome them back to the farm.”

Just Giving Donations

27 Apr, 2020

CROSSPOOL COMMUNITY HUB

WORKING WITH EVERYONE IN CROSSPOOL

In conjunction with Voluntary Action Sheffield, based at
St Columba’s Church office in Crosspool 0114 267 0006

If you are, or you are aware of any friends and neighbours , self-isolating or simply struggling to cope with the current unprecedented situation, we have a team of unpaid volunteers registered to help.

We are a flexible resource waiting to adapt to and help as best we can with whatever circumstances may arise during the pandemic and in its aftermath.

At the moment we have a list of local shops that can help with the supply of food and certain other products by delivering to you. To prioritise those self-isolating or who just need some help, we have been working with – e.g. Greencross Chemist, Phil James Butchers, GT News, Spar/Post Office, and Tesco Express. Should demands on these services become stretched, we will step in to help with deliveries/collections.

We have DBS checked volunteers who will be happy to simply talk on the phone as we are becoming aware of people’s increasing sense of loneliness due to the current situation. And this may well be an increasingly important need over the coming months.

We are open to try and help whatever the problem. (Some of us are experienced dog-walkers if you are not able to leave home). Please feel free to ring us, even if you are not sure if we are the right people to help. We are happy to listen and try to meet whatever needs arise.

The office is staffed from 9am – 12noon, Monday – Saturday, but there is a 24-hour answerphone TEL: 01 14 267 0006