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Crosspool’s James Woods skied through the pain to finish fifth in the men’s ski slopestyle final today at the Winter Olympics.
Woodsy picked up a hip injury in training which prevented him from competing to his full ability. Despite the injury, he scored an impressive 86.60 in his first run.
Well done James – you did us proud!
Sochi 2014: James Woods misses out on slopestyle medal for Britain
Local freeskier James Woods will compete in Thursday morning’s Freestyle Skiing Men’s Ski Slopestyle event at the Winter Olympics.
There was concern on Friday after Woodsy picked up a hip injury and missed training earlier this week, but he is expected to take part on Thursday.
Qualification starts at 6:15am, with the final at 9:30am.
Do you have a question you’d like to put to council leaders? Come along to St Columba’s church on Thursday 13 February 6-8pm for a question and answer session.
You can submit your question on the evening or by emailing CabinetintheCommunity@sheffield.gov.uk.
The BBC reports on Crosspool-based freestyle skier James Woods who is getting ready to represent Team GB at the Winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia.
The article also looks at the demise of the now-closed Sheffield Ski Village.
Download a summary of bullet points from last Thursday’s meeting.
Come along to Tapton School on Sunday to cheer on Crosspool Juniors as they take on Abbey Lane in the league cup quarter final match. Kick off is at 1pm.
A new range of Sheffield-themed cards designed by a local mum have gone in sale in Lounge @ Crosspool cafe.
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.
“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.
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:
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