Hallam FC confirmed their place in the Northern Counties East League Division 1 play offs following a 4-1 win last night over Dronfield Town, the Countrymen’s third win in a row.
The dates and times of the play off matches have yet to be confirmed.
Your stuff still wanted for Crosspool Summer Fayre
Do you have any unwanted prizes, gifts or bric-a-brac that might be suitable for the Crosspool Forum Summer Fayre tombola or one of the stalls?
If so, please get in touch on g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com. We can collect if necessary, or they can be dropped off locally.
New ride and surfacing for CDYST
The trustees of Crosspool & District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST) on Coldwell Lane have asked us to pass on that news the children’s playground is out of use for a few days.
This is because the old safety tiles are being replaced by modern wet-pour safety surfacing – plus there’ll be a new spring ride!
The improvements should be all completed by the end of next week.
Last orders at The Plough pub?
The Save the Plough campaign group are reporting that The Plough pub on Sandygate Road will be close after today (Tuesday):
After Tuesday of this week, the Plough will be closed. There’s no information about what is going to happen after that.
Whether Enterprise have another tenant lined up or are considering a sale is anybody’s guess at the moment.
Last summer, the pub was listed as an asset of community value.
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Tapton Hill Church Spring Fayre, Saturday 16 April 2016, 2pm
Broomhill shops resurfacing work starts 13 April
Residents can expect disruption from 13 April as the main roads around Broomhill are resurfaced as part of the Streets Ahead programme.
Roads will close between 7pm and 7am as the work takes place. The disruption will also have an impact on buses and on-street parking.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times and access to businesses will be unaffected.
Read full details in Broomhill resurfacing letter (PDF, 554KB)
Scouts centenary show fundraiser for Bell’s Box Restoration
Crosspool resident inspired to write children’s book
A Crosspool resident has written a book inspired by the children she fosters.
Martha, Ginger and the Mischievous Magpies is based on stories Anne Murphy has told to children in her care over the years.
“We keep chickens which the children love. I started telling the children stories and the ones about the chickens Martha and Ginger went so well I decided to write them down,” said Anne.
“The children were my inspiration and they are also my biggest critics – they liked the stories so that’s good enough for me.”
In the story the two chickens change places with a pair of mischievous magpies and unexpected adventures follow with other animals including a fox and a squirrel.
The book has colour illustrations by Anne’s partner Gavin Holliday and has been published privately.
Anne and Gavin have been respite foster carers for several years and care for children from birth to 18 years
“Becoming respite foster carers was a big decision but it was something we wanted to do. You want to create a home for the children and telling the stories about Martha and Ginger has become part of that,” added Anne.
Martha, Ginger and the Mischievous Magpies is for sale, price £5. If you are interested in a copy contact Anne Murphy at anne.murphy@sheffield.gov.uk.
Single decker buses to run on 51 route weekdays until 17 April
First Buses have advised that they will be unable to run buses from Blackbrook Road to Lodge Moor terminus from Thursday 7 April to Tuesday 17 April, 7am-7pm, on weekdays only.
Because they will be forced to use Crimicar Lane to turn buses, this will mean the use of single deckers during the period. Last time this diversion was in place, a double decker received damage due to a tree at kerbside, so it is considered unsafe.
First are advising residents that while they will do their best, there is a possible risk of demand exceeding seating capacity on the service at peak periods and around school times.
Wanted: bunting makers and fabric for Crosspool Festival
For this summer’s Crosspool Festival week, we’re hoping to decorate the precinct shops with bunting.
Are you able to make bunting – or could you spare some fabric?
Please contact Sally on sallytoby@talktalk.net if:
- you would like a pack to make your own bunting at home, or
- you would like to donate some cotton or polycotton fabric
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