Crosspool mum’s greetings cards now on sale in Lounge

Crosspool's Kate Webster with her Tipsy Towers cards
Crosspool’s Kate Webster with her Tipsy Towers cards

A new range of Sheffield-themed cards designed by a local mum have gone in sale in Lounge @ Crosspool cafe.

Hendo's vs Lea & Perrins greetings card
Hendo’s vs Lea & Perrins greetings card

Kate Webster’s Tipsy Towers cards include a design featuring a bottle of Henderson’s Relish having a fight with Lea & Perrins in a supermarket trolley, and a card with Sheffield’s iconic Tinsley Towers appearing as two pints of beer and a card

Crosspool-based Kate said: “You have to know Sheffield to appreciate the designs – these are local cards for local people. They make a refreshing change from most of the cards out there.

Tipsy Towers greetings card
Tipsy Towers greetings card

“I only studied Photoshop to accompany my web design skills, not expecting it to lead to anything else. I’ve had a quite a few compliments on the finished results.

“It means a lot that Paula in Lounge wanted to stock my cards as it gave me the confidence to approach other shops including Sheffield Scene and Bessimer Galleries in the city centre.”

Kate plans to expand the range with Sheffield-themed Valentine’s cards.

Agenda for Thursday 30 January 2014 Open Meeting

Open Meeting/AGM at St Columba's
Open Meeting at St Columba’s – click for provisional agenda (PDF, 105KB)

Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 30 January at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm.

Come along and give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.

Guest speakers this time include:

  • Andrew Wood who will be advising on energy-saving measures for your home, including insulation
  • Amanda Forrest and Dr. Ted Turner from the Clinical Commissioning Group who will give a brief outline of the CCG’s patient and public involvement etc. followed by a short question and answer session

Agenda for Open Meeting on Thursday 30 January (PDF, 105KB)

Minutes from previous Open Meetings

Cooking course for men at St Columba’s

Men's Magnificent Meals course
Men’s Magnificent Meals course

A new six-week course that will teach men how to cook a tasty, healthy meal using fresh ingredients is starting next month in Crosspool.

Men’s Magnificent Meals takes place at St. Columba’s Church Hall on Fridays from 28 February 2014. Sessions are taught by an experienced and qualified tutor and run from 10.30am-12.30pm. No previous cooking experience is necessary.

The course costs £42/£21 (you choose what you pay). Pre booking is essential: ring Kate in the St Columba’s Parish Office on 0114 267 0006 or email st.columbas@hotmail.co.uk.

A similar course which ran in 2013 was a success.

Men's Magnificent Meals course
Men’s Magnificent Meals course

Wet weather delays reopening of A57 Manchester Road

Temporary traffic signals on Manchester Road
Temporary traffic signals on Manchester Road

Manchester Road will fully reopen on Monday 3 March, four weeks later than originally planned.

Contractors Amey installed a new drain and gabions but wet weather has delayed the completion of the ground anchoring to the upper slope.

This means the single lane closure and temporary traffic lights will now be in place until March.

Crosspool restaurant Artisan closes

Artisan in Crosspool
Closed and for sale: Artisan in Crosspool

Crosspool’s Michelin Guide-recognised restaurant Artisan has closed its doors after 20 years of trading.

After being put up for sale in September, owners BrewKitchen have now decided to sell in the hope that a new team will take it on.

Artisan was previously known as Thyme and Smith’s. The upstairs area was also reinvented under different themes including fish restaurant Catch and budget eatery Canteen.

On the Artisan website Richard Smith from BrewKitchen said: “It is with regret, and mixed emotions, that after 20 years of trading we have decided to close.

“It has been a great business that has been the catalyst for real success. From the awards and accolades I achieved in the early years to the exceptional level of trading – I was full for 5 years every night at Smith’s – to the friendships with staff and customers alike that has been truly rewarding and still continue. The opportunity it gave me to progress on to some great other businesses like Thyme Cafe, the Cricket Inn and more recently Graze Inn, and my relationship with Thornbridge Brewery.

“The site is brilliant for a new ownership team. It’s in a great location with a fantastic kitchen, a brilliant feel and the potential for great trade with passion and commitment.”

The closure leaves two Italian restaurants in and around the precinct, along with Crosspool Tavern carvery, The Sportsman pub, Crosspool Fish Bar and Dynasty takeaway.

All existing Artisan bookings will be honoured at The Beauchief.

The sign on the window of Artisan
The sign on the window of Artisan

Watch found on Manchester Road; keys found in Rivelin Valley

Rivelin Valley
Rivelin Valley

Have you lost a bunch of keys in Rivelin Valley?

On Sunday 19 January, a set was found on a muddy Rivelin Valley path near Hagg Lane parking area. The keys include one door and one car key.

If you think they might be yours, call 0114 229 5670.

Meanwhile, a watch was also found on the stretch of Manchester Road between Barnfield Road and the Sportsman on Sunday.

If you think it might be yours, call 07713 687 955.

51 bus route changes on 26 January

New timetables for the 51 bus start today
The 51 bus route will change slightly from Sunday 26 January

The route that the 51 bus takes when travelling away from town will change later this month.

From Sunday 26 January, journeys from the city centre to Lodge Moor will go via West Street and Glossop Road, turning right onto Hanover Way and then onto Western Bank.

Journeys into the city centre will not change and will continue via Broad Lane and Mappin Street.

For more information visit the Travel South Yorkshire website.

51 bus timetable commencing 26 January 2014 (PDF, 636KB)