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Crosspool featured on BBC Watchdog show

If you saw Wednesday night’s Watchdog TV programme on BBC1 then you might have caught sight of Crosspool.

Thankfully, Watchdog wasn’t directly referencing a problem in our neighbourhood. Instead, a report about hayfever used footage of the Manchester Road/Sandygate Road junction shot in the April 2012 as part of a montage of snow scenes.

You can watch the clip until 8pm on Wednesday 15 May on the BBC iPlayer service. Crosspool features 29 minutes, 29 seconds in.

Watch the iPlayer Watchdog clip

The same source video was previously used on the 10pm BBC news bulletin last year.

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New computer course starts on 4 June

Do you know anyone in Crosspool who is learning to use computers or who has not used one before?

Crosspool Forum and Heeley Development Trust are organising a computer course to show people how to save money, shop online, have fun and keep in touch with friends and family.

The five-week course starts on Tuesday 4 June 2013 and runs between 10am and 12pm at the scout hut on Benty Lane. It is free if the participant is on benefits, otherwise it costs £10.

To reserve a place in a class or find our more information, call Heeley Development Trust on 0114 250 0613.

New computer courses start on 4 June
New computer courses start on 4 June
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The future of Community Assemblies: meeting tonight, 7 May

There’s a meeting tonight (Tuesday 7 May 2013) to discuss the future of community assemblies at Ecclesall Parish Halls, 7.30-9.30pm. Information from the South West Community Assembly is below.

The Future of Community Assemblies

Consultation Events
We are seeking your views on more detailed proposals which can be viewed online at www.sheffield.gov.uk/communityassemblies or by requesting a copy contact Practicedevelop@sheffield.gov.uk or telephone 0114 273 5299.

You are welcomed to attend one of the events below:-

  • South West – 7th May 2013 at 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Ecclesall Parish Halls, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield S11 7PP.
  • North – 8th May 2013 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm in The Venue, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1DY.
  • Central – 14th May 2013 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Quaker Meeting House , St James Street, Sheffield S1 2EW, Main Meeting Room

Drop-in event

There is another chance to talk to Council Officers at a drop in event on 20 May 2013 between 10:00am and 4:00pm at St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ. Just turn up, view the comments on the proposals so far and tell us what you think.

Please let us know if you need a language or British Sign Language interpreter or any support at these meetings.

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Photos from Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day

Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013
Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013
Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013
Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013
Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013
Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013
Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013
Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013
Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day, Saturday 27 April 2013

Friends of Lydgate Green is a small group of local residents who are responsible for the upkeep of the green at the corner of Lydgate Lane.

With a pair of gloves, something to dig with and plenty of enthusiasm to bring pleasure to all who visit the green this summer, the staff from the Artisan restaurant and a dozen or so local people turned up at 9.30am on Saturday to plant around one thousand bulbs and plants.

Afterwards, everyone took up an invitation to go back to the Artisan restaurant for refreshments. Whilst enjoying well-earned drinks fresh cream and chocolate cake kindly provided by Artisan, everyone took the time to get to know one another and reflect on a job well done.

Rachel Bacon said: “A big thank you from the Friends of Lydgate Green to those who came and helped us on Saturday morning. All the plants are in and watered so let’s hope for a bit more sunshine to bring them on.

“Thanks to Richard from Valleyside for all his advice and for doing us such a great deal on the plants, to the Rangers for coming on their day off, to the boys from Artisan for digging in and for the coffee and cake (yum!) and to Ian and Crosspool Forum for their help and to Jane, Kate, George, Tim and Samuel for all their help!”

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Crosspool Juniors FC free community session on Saturday 4 May

Crosspool Juniors FC
Crosspool Juniors FC

Crosspool Juniors FC is holding a free community training session for local Y5 boys on Saturday 4 May at CDYST on Coldwell Lane.

The emphasis will be on enjoyment and player development. Free tea and coffee is provided for parents, as well as cold drinks for the boys. Crosspool Juniors is an FA Charter Standard Status club.

Contact Chris via email for more details: chrisreillycrosspooljuniors@gmail.com.

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Spring Fayre at Tapton School on Saturday 27 April

A Spring Fayre and Bargain Hunt at Tapton School, run by the PTA, is taking place on Saturday 27 April.

It runs from 11.30am-2.30pm and includes stalls, games, books, CDs, refreshments, gifts and craft stalls. The event will raise money for the school.

Tapton School's Autumn Fayre is on Saturday 19 November
Tapton School’s Spring Fayre is on Saturday 27 April
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Fruit, vegetable and plant sales at Hagg Lane allotments in May

Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society has fundraising fruit, vegetable and plant sales over two weekends in May.

You’ll be able to purchase vegetables, fruit, bedding, herb and perennial plants at the bring and buy-style sales. They run between 9.30am and 2.30pm on:

Hagg Lane allotments, take during the March 2013 snowfall
Hagg Lane allotments, take during the March 2013 snowfall
  • Saturday 4 May 2013
  • Sunday 5 May 2013
  • Saturday 18 May 2013
  • Sunday 19 May 2013

The sales are to raise funds towards their new allotment community hut. They’ll also be selling hot drinks and home-made cakes. If you wish to donate plants or get involved then contact them directly via their website:

Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society

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Details of first 2013 Festival events revealed – plus, design help wanted

Crosspool Festival street market
The Selborne Road street market returns on Sunday 30 June

Plans for the fourth Crosspool Festival are progressing well. Make sure you have the dates in your diary: Friday 28 June–Sunday 7 July. The full programme and ticket details will be available in May, but in the meantime the first details from Frances Eccleston and the Festival Committee about some events are below.

  • The well-dressing will be launched on Friday 28 and on Saturday 29 June we hope to have an Open Gardens day
  • The Selborne Road street market will follow on Sunday 30 June
  • There will be morning events at Stephen Hill Church from Monday through to Wednesday
  • Award-winning photographer Paul Hobson will be giving an illustrated talk on Wild Derbyshire at St. Columba’s on Thursday 4 July
  • The Summer Fayre on Coldwell Lane field will be the usual highlight on Saturday 6 July
  • Those with enough energy can follow it with a barn dance and meal at St. Columba’s in the evening – or alternatively relax to the sound of the organ in a recital at Tapton Congregational Church.
  • The closing service will be held at 12.30pm on Sunday 7 July

Lots of other events are in the pipeline too, so look out for the programme in May, and we’ll also keep you posted through this website.

Could you help design posters and fliers?

The organising committee is looking for someone to help design posters and fliers for the festival. This would suit someone with computer skills and a bit of artistic flair, and who could spare a few hours in early May.

For more information contact Frances Eccleston on f.m.eccleston@gmail.com or 0114 267 0006.

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Find out about Streets Ahead and Moor View Farm at Monday’s Open Meeting

Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Monday 22 April at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm.

The guest speaker Moira Coad from Amey. She’ll be answering your questions about the project to replace Crosspool’s roads, pavements and streetlights over the next few years.

A prospective buyer of  Moor View farm on Manchester Road is also going to share his thoughts and ideas for the future of the property. Update 6.45pm on 22 April: unfortunately the prospective buyer won’t be able to join us for the meeting.

You’ll also have chance to give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.

View the April 2013 Open Meeting provisional agenda (PDF, 78KB)