A pair of French lop rabbits escaped from Headland Road on Tuesday 26 November.
If you see them, please call the owner on 07539 935279.
Two rabbits lost in Headland Road area
Free home computer tuition for housebound; tablet course postponed until January
Over the next six weeks expert (DBS checked) tutors will be on hand to deliver free tuition sessions, either with iPads or internet-ready laptops, to the homes of housebound/lonely/isolated people, or those suffering from ill health.
The aim of the project is to break down loneliness and isolation by helping people:
- stay in touch with friends and family
- order shopping
- save time and hassle and money dealing with online public services
- access health websites
- keep the mind active
- look up hobbies and interests on any subject from gardening and cooking to knitting.
For further information please call Sue or Saima at Heeley Development Trust on 0114 2500 613 or email crosspoolforum@sfmail.net.
Meanwhile, the tablet/iPad classes, advertised to start 29 November 2013 in the Benty Lane Scout Hall, will now start 10am on Friday 13 January 2014.
Women’s six-a-side football returns to Crosspool
Active8 Sheffield and the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA’s women’s six-a-side league is returning to Crosspool on the King Edwards’ floodlit astroturf on Darwin Lane.
The sessions start at 7pm on Monday nights. All teams are welcome, whether it be established teams looking for extra practice or leisure groups wanting to keep fit and join in an exciting and official league.
For more information about the league or to register a team please contact Active8-Sheffield on 0114 240 2308 or info.active8sheffield@interserve.com.
Autumn Spectacular charity classical/jazz music concert
On Saturday 16 November the Yorkshire Wind Orchestra and Sheffield Youth Big Band present an Autumn Spectacular of classical and jazz music.
The evening starts at 7pm at St Luke’s Church in Lodge Moor and is in aid of Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity
Tickets are £8/£5 in advance or on the door subject to availability. Call 07592 068723 to reserve.
Yorkshire Wind Orchestra events
Winter 2013 Crosspool Clarion out soon
The new issue of the Crosspool Clarion will soon be landing on your doormat. If you can’t wait, then download and read a PDF of it below.
Download current issue: Autumn 2013, volume 12, issue 4 (PDF, 839KB)
- All change at Artisan
- Library closures
- Letter box
- St Columba’s community lunch club
- Tapton Hill centenary year
- Sheffield Steelers Lacrosse Club
- Provision of school places
- Computer courses
- Be a green dog owner
- Renovation donation
- Hillside Harvest summer report
- The Chappil’s Christmas tea
- Do I really need to make a will?
- Crosspool WI coffee morning
- Meeting minutes
- Forum Chairman’s report
Download current issue: Autumn 2013, volume 12, issue 4 (PDF, 839KB)
The Crosspool Clarion is the official newsletter of Crospool Forum. It is a free, quarterly publication, with over 2,500 copies delivered to local households.
Some back issues of past editions of the Crosspool Clarion are also available to download.
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Crosspool WI coffee morning at St Columba’s on 30 November 2013
Wanted: Crosspool snow wardens
Sheffield city council is looking to extend its snow warden scheme this winter and is offering free shovels to community groups who would like to get involved.
Crosspool Forum is finding out whether anyone might consider volunteering as a Crosspool snow warden. If you’re interested then please let us know by emailing crosspoolforum@fsmail.net or using the form below and we’ll be in touch.
Yes, I’m interested in volunteering to be a Crosspool snow warden:
Tapton Hill Congregational Church Autumn 2013 Craft Fayre
Tapton Hill Congregational Church is holding its Autumn Craft Fayre this Saturday, 9 November.
It starts at 2pm and features stalls, refreshments, produce, a tombola, books and cakes.
The church can be found on the corner of Manchester Road and Tapton Hill Road.
Dog found on Darwin Lane: do you know the owner?
A white and tan King Charles Spaniel was found on Darwin Lane on Monday morning. It has a pink collar with no name tag.
The dog is now being looked after by the council, so please contact them if you know who the owner is.
Update 5 November, 10pm
Good news: Ruby, the dog found on Darwin Lane Monday, has been reunited with her owners.
Hedge planting on Hagg Copse: your help wanted
Join the Beavers for hedge planting on Hagg Copse this Saturday, 9 November at 10am.
Tea and coffee will be supplied, but if you could bring your own gardening gloves and tools that would be a big help.
Hagg Copse is a community green area on the corner of Coldwell Lane and Manchester Road, maintained by Crosspool Forum.
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