The planter trough at the welcome sign as you enter Crosspool has mysteriously disappeared!!
If anyone has any information about its whereabouts, please contact the Crosspool Community Forum. Email: crosspoolforum@gmail.com
SIO TOGETHER EVENT
On Wednesday 5th March, 2-4pm at St Columba’s Church in Crosspool, the Selborne Road Med. Ctr. are welcoming people eager to learn more about living a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. The event will promote physical and emotional health with opportunities to find out about and get involved with local activities. There will be a chance to socialise and meet people with free refreshments. Please see the attached poster. Doctors and other members of the practice team will be there!
ALADDIN
If you are seeking an enjoyable family-friendly activity for the February half term, consider attending The Aladdin Panto at Walkley Ebenezer Church, Greenhouse Road, S6 3PT
The show will be presented from Friday, 21st February to Saturday, 22nd February evening at 7.15pm. Further performance Saturday Matinee 2:15pm💙💛
Tickets: Adults £8, children £5—can be obtained from Sue Tele: 0114 2630736).
Book your tickets now and don’t miss this magical panto!
Residential Development Plan
As part of the Sheffield Local Plan, there has been talk about building houses in the Clough Field and Calver Field areas of Crosspool. The plan aims to address housing needs across the city by proposing various sites for residential development, including these areas.
The Sheffield Local Plan is a comprehensive document that outlines how and where development will take place up to 2039. It includes proposals for building over 35,000 new homes across the city to meet the growing demand for housing. The plan also considers the impact on green spaces and aims to balance development with environmental sustainability.
It’s definitely a hot topic for the local community, as any development in these areas could significantly change the landscape and character of Crosspool.
If you are concerned about the impact this might have on the area, or are you interested in the potential benefits of new housing? To view the draft Sheffield Local Plan, visit: https://haveyoursaysheffield.uk.engagementhq.com/draft-local-plan
Empowering Girls, Achieving Excellence:
Sheffield Girls’ GDST celebrates excellent ISI report.
Sheffield Girls’ GDST is celebrating an exceptional report following its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in December 2024. The report highlights the school’s exceptional academic standards, dynamic teaching, and strong pastoral care, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the region.
The inspectors praised the school’s ability to empower its pupils, recognising the growth of self-esteem, self-reliance, self-knowledge, and leadership potential from Year 2 to Year 13 as a significant strength.
Among the many highlights, the report noted:
>Outstanding teaching: “Well-qualified and passionate teachers deliver vibrant, engaging, and challenging lessons.”
>A supportive environment: “Pupils are encouraged to take academic risks, learn from mistakes, and share ideas with confidence.”
> A culture of collaboration and respect: “Opportunities for debate and discussion allow pupils to value diverse viewpoints.”
>Inspirational leadership development: “The well-established Girls of Steel programme fosters confident and mature female role models.”
> Enriching co-curricular activities: “Pupils engage in a wide variety of opportunities that develop teamwork, resilience, and personal growth.”
>Exceptional pastoral care: “A nurturing, inclusive community where every pupil is supported to thrive.”
The report also commended the school’s highly effective teaching, engaging curriculum, and extensive co-curricular opportunities, which support pupils in developing independence, confidence, and resilience. Interim Head, Sarah White, expressed her pride in the school’s achievements:
“We are delighted that this report recognises the exceptional work of our staff and the enthusiasm of our pupils. The ISI team saw first-hand the confidence, kindness, and positivity that define Sheffield
Girls’ GDST and were particularly impressed by our Girls of Steel programme, which nurtures confident and mature female role models.”
She continued:
“This recognition reinforces our commitment to providing an outstanding all-through education, where every girl is encouraged to develop her potential from 4 to 18 years. I’d like to thank our staff, pupils, and parents for their ongoing support. This achievement belongs to our entire school community, and we look forward to celebrating it together.”
This outstanding inspection report reaffirms Sheffield Girls’ reputation as a centre of excellence, where girls thrive academically, socially, and personally in a supportive, inclusive and considerate environment.
To read the full ISI report, visit: https://www.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk/media/1nhplgjo/isi-final-
Policing Precept Consultation
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, is seeking your views on his proposed priorities for the Police and Crime Plan, which sets out the policing priorities for South Yorkshire Police over the next five years. Have your say by filling in the survey before 31st January – https://bit.ly/4gvndVy
Community Open Meeting
The Crosspool Forum’s quarterly Open Meetings, held at St. Columba’s Church, play a crucial role in bringing together members of the community to discuss important issues and share ideas.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date for the next open meeting, originally scheduled for its usual day, has now been moved on by a day to 7 p.m. Friday, 31st January
Todays Recycling Event
Today’s community Christmas tree recycling event highlighted the community’s commitment to the environment and the joy of giving.
Originally set for two weeks earlier, the event was postponed due to unexpectedly thick snow. The snowy weather, which turned into ice and lasted for over a week, presented challenges not only for the recycling efforts but also for the general movements of individuals within our community.
Although residents were disappointed by the delay, today, the community came together enthusiastically to recycle their trees, sharing joyful stories and laughter.
Crosspool Forum volunteers ensured everything went smoothly, while local business “Direct Travel” provided warm drinks and the volunteers provided treats for the children.
Overall, the event was a success, demonstrating community spirit and environmental responsibility. It reminded everyone of the importance of supporting each other and caring for the environment.
Recycle your Christmas Tree This Sunday.
Great News! With the weather forecast predicting the retreat of the snow and ice, leading to improved conditions, it sounds like a perfect time for you to recycle your Christmas tree.
Drag your tree down to outside Direct Travel, Crosspool. This Sunday, 19th January, at 10 am! Suggested Donation: £3
Remember to remove all decorations before recycling your tree!
No trees accepted after 11:30 am.
Community Allotment Group
Would you like to join a community allotment group?
Hagg Lane Organic Allotments, Plots 2 and 3, Back Lane, Sheffield S10, are looking for new members.
If you enjoy gardening and growing organically or if you’re thinking of an allotment of your own and would like to try gardening on an allotment scale first, why not come and visit to see if you would like to join us.
Currently we meet on Tuesday and Friday mornings at around 10.00am.
We have two plots imaginatively named Plot 2 and Plot 3 and currently have 13 adult and several school age members.
Plot 2 is a large area gardened before us by Richard Clare. The plot benefited from Richard’s pioneering ideas regarding the use of organic growing. Sadly, Richard passed away in 2013. Subsequently the group was formed and with the support of the National Trust took over the plot though we are now entirely independent.
Plot 3 which came under our care in 2021 has soft fruit, a small orchard, grape vines, soft fruit, asparagus, a secure shed and water tank.
Consequently, we have some years of experience gardening and maintaining the soil health of our plots. We share our knowledge and skills and as a result have all become better gardeners.
Any surplus produce is donated to Foodbanks and Food serve. In recent years we have also welcomed school groups onto the site for environmental visits.
Membership is currently £50 per person per year. This covers rent, insurance & tools etc.
If this friendly cooperative sounds like something that you might be interested in joining, to arrange a visit to meet us, please contact:
Simon Martínez Tele: 07713133809 Email: simonmartinez1937@yahoo.com
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