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Last night’s BBC Springwatch programme included a feature on a pair of long-tailed tits nesting in the Rivelin Valley.
The pair of birds have made a home in a holly bush. Springwatch visited in April to find out more.
You can watch the programme again until Thursday 13 June on the BBC iPlayer . The long-tailed tits bit starts at 42 minutes, 13 seconds in.
Watch the iPlayer Springwatch clip
The full programme has been confirmed for this year’s Crosspool Festival 2013, which runs 28 June-7 July.
There are events old and new — so please join in, try something new, and come together with neighbours and friends to celebrate and have fun. There should be something here for everyone to enjoy.
This year the festival will be raising money for Weston Park Cancer Information and Support Centre and the 36th Sheffield Scout Group based on Benty Lane.
Crosspool Festival 2013 programme (PDF, 684KB)
Any changes to events will be published on the Crosspool Festival 2013 page, so please check this before you set off for an event.
Crosspool Women’s Institute celebrated its first anniversary in March. In the most recent Crosspool Clarion, secretary Liz Manson reported on the first twelve months and looked ahead to what the future holds.
We’re delighted to have come this far. We are particularly pleased that we have maintained both evening and afternoon groups – apparently this is unique in the WI world! So far we have established several smaller interest groups which include singing, knitting and crochet, book and theatre.
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all who have helped us along the way, either as a member, a visitor, as a customer at one of our fundraising events and local businesses who have donated prizes.
In particular we would like to say a special thank you to the Crosspool Clarion – your coverage of our activities, has encouraged local women, of all ages, to come and join us.
The events we have planned for the next few months include talks about diamonds from the CEO of Benz & Green and the life of Lady Jane Grey in June.
In July we have talks about Teenage Cancer Trust, and the work of WI in Rumania. Visitors always get a warm welcome!
We adopted Care in Crosspool as our local charity for 2012 and hope to raise further funds for other local charities this year. We would welcome suggestions from readers.
Once again thanks to all at the Clarion.
Liz Manson, Secretary, Crosspool Women’s Institute
Residents living in the vicinity of Tapton Hill Road and Tapton Bank have expressed their concerns about the recent increase in vehicles parking outside their properties, adding further congestion at school times.
Sheffield West Delivery Office has taken delivery of 26 new vehicles which now occupy their onsite car park, meaning the vehicles which previously parked there are now parking in the surrounding streets.
One resident has contacted the site manager to raise her concerns and other residents brought up the matter with local councillors at a recent Crosspool Forum open meeting.
Members of the Forum also met with management at the delivery office on Wednesday 1 May and the Post Office will be carrying out a feasibility study to look at options available to try and improve the onsite parking within the site.
Darnall Dementia Awareness Group is running a training event in Crosspool on Friday 21 June from 10am-12.30pm at St. Columba’s church hall.
This workshop is ideal for friends, carers and family members of people with dementia, or for anyone who wants to understand dementia better.
There is no charge, but places are limited. To book, please ring Kate Hill on 0114 267 0006.
A good turnout of 57 runners endured the grey drizzle to compete in the 2013 Hallam Chase in Crosspool last week.
Den Bank was greasy but the rest of the route was good underfoot and allowed John Alexander (CGCC) to lead the men home and Katy Bennett (Dark Peak), the ladies. Peter Stenton (Dark Peak) retained the youngest runners prize and Gerry Lax (Dark Peak) the oldest.
Being handicapped, with the slower runners off first and the fastest 10-15 minutess later, the actual fastest runners was David Lunn (Dark Peak) in a time of 24 minutes 22 seconds. John Spencer ranked the runners in the handicap and deserves praise as the runners returned in a good group.
Prizes where donated by local solicitors, Taylor and Emmet. They have helped out for many years; without their generosity the event wouldn’t work as well.
Next year’s event will be on Tuesday 27 May 2014 (and for those who want to prepare its Tuesday 26 May for 2015!)
Thanks also go to Richard Storer and the Hallam Cricket Club for hosting the event, Ian and Judy Thomas for managing the results, plus Les Outwin and David Price for officiating.
The event now has a website www.thehallamchase.org.uk containing event information and recent results. Hallamshire Harriers, who marshal the event, train in Hillsborough Tuesday and Thursday evening and can be contacted via www.hallamshireharriers.co.uk.
Update 7pm, Saturday 1 June: Fred the tortoise has been reunited with his owner of 43 years. He’s now safely tucked up in his little garden bungalow. Thanks for all your help in getting him home!
This tortoise was found today in a Manchester Road garden. If you know who the owner is and can help us reunite them then please leave a comment below.
Keep an eye out for these I Love Crosspool mugs (£4) and tote bags (£3) which will be available to buy once again at various community events this summer.
The next chance to get your hands on them will be at the car boot sale on Saturday 8 June, starting at 8am. Pitches are still available: book yours now for £6 by calling 07713 687 955 or emailing crosspoolforum@fsmail.net. Money made by from selling pitches will raise funds for Crosspool Forum. All profits you make from your own sales are yours to keep.
The newly-constructed water play area in Rivelin is now due to open on Saturday 13 July.
Rivelin Splash was scheduled to open in time for the bank holiday weekend, but a sign has now gone up to confirm the revised date and a celebration event from 10.30am to mark the opening.
The refurbished water play area will be for children of all ages and is designed to be more accessible and inclusive. The water circulation system will be improved and new features such as water jets and sprays will be installed.
If you have any questions about the project, contact the council’s Parks and Countryside Service on 0114 250 0500 or parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk.
A new food club to help people to eat healthily launches on Wednesday 29 May in Crosspool.
The Real Food Club is designed to be more than just a slimming club. It encourages people to make small changes to their diet to give big results. You don’t even have to be looking to lose weight to join.
Each family-friendly session includes:
Come along on a Wednesday night from 8:15pm to Hallam FC, Sandygate Road. The first session is just £3 and after that it is £5.50 a session.
The club is run by Hannah Bailey from Wise Choice Nutrition. Hannah is a qualified nutritionist with three years experience of helping people lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.
She set up the Real Food Club to offer an alternative for people dissatisfied with current weight loss clubs and looking for something which would give long term benefit.
For more information visit www.the-real-food-club.blogspot.com or email info@wisechoicenutrition.co.uk or call Hannah on 07912 556470. You need to book the first session.
You can also follow The Real Food Club on Facebook and Twitter.
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