Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 24 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.
The guest speaker at this meeting is Mark Johnson from City Wide Care Alarms who will be talking about how you can remain safe, secure and independent in your home.
The church hall at St Columba’s has been redecorated and a new sound system installed.
Harry Jessop (front) competes at the British Short Track Speed Skating Championship in Nottingham
Well done to 11-year-old Harry Jessop from Crosspool who has won a silver medal at a prestigious national speed skating championship.
Harry fought off tough competition to finish second in the under-11s category of the British Short Track Speed Skating Championship, in Nottingham.
The two-day competition required racing over three different lengths – 500m, which he won; 333m, in which he came fifth after a fall; and a 222m race which saw him come in third. The three race times are averaged to provide an accumulated score.
Harry, who trains with Sheffield Speed Skating Club at iceSheffield, was a fraction away from winning the overall tournament which involved competitors from as far as London, Birmingham and Dundee.
Harry with his silver medal on the podium
He said: “I feel really proud of myself because I haven’t been skating for that long – only 18 months. It was a bit hectic rushing around and changing my skates but I did well in the end.
“Speed skating is really important to me – it’s my favourite thing in the world and I just love it. My mum encouraged me to go to my first session at iceSheffield and I just wanted to keep on doing it.”
Harry’s mum Clare said: “It’s a great sport to be involved in – iceSheffield has a great atmosphere and everyone’s lovely. It’s good for the children because it teaches them to look out for each other and practice discipline.”
Harry’s skating success comes as Michael O’Dea, Sheffield Speed Skating Club’s oldest member at 67, has qualified for the European Masters Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Holland on Saturday 19 January.
Mandy Parker, general manager at iceSheffield, which is operated by Sheffield International Venues (SIV) said: “Harry and Michael’s skating success is great for iceSheffield and the Sheffield Speed Skating Club. It shows that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy and succeed in sport, and we wish Michael the best of luck for the European Masters.”
On Saturday 5 January 2013 a black cat called Pudding went missing from his home on Cairns Road. Have you seen him?
He is around 10 years old (the owners don’t know for certain as he was rescue cat), with black long fur with a brownish chest and green/yellow eyes. A distinguishing feature is a little nick in his tongue. He doesn’t have a collar and isn’t microchipped.
The owners are asking whether you could check your garage, basement, greenhouse and shed in case Pudding – who also responds to the name Wow Wow – is trapped inside.
If you think you might have seen him, please ring the owner on 07904 468589.
Local police officers will be offering advice and answering questions on Wednesday 16 January outside Crosspool shops.
The Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) will be in Crosspool from 2–3pm. It’s your opportunity to meet some of the team, get community safety advice and discuss any issues that are relevant to you.
If you can’t get to the shops on Wednesday then you can also contact the South West SNT by telephoning 101.
Meanwhile, congratulations to local bobby Louise Atha who has won Community PC of the Year for 2012.
The Christmas trees in the precinct are due to come down on Sunday
Crosspool residents can have their Christmas tree shredded free this Sunday morning, 6 January.
You can bring your Christmas tree to precinct between 10am and 12 noon where a tree surgeon will be on hand to shred it.
Valleyside Garden Centre is also offering to collect and recycle your Christmas tree over the weekend of 15 and 16 January for £3. Contact them on 0114 230 1925 for more information.
The Christmas trees and lights above the Crosspool shops are due to come down on Sunday.
Do you know anyone in Crosspool who is learning to use computers or who has not used one before?
Crosspool Forum is organising more computer courses to help people build their IT skills. Enrolment is on Monday 7 January 2013 between 10am and 12pm at the Scout Hall on Benty Lane.
Following this, different courses for beginners and the more advanced are expected to take place on:
Mondays 10am-12pm and 1-3pm
Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Fridays 10am-12pm
A laptop is provided and a projector is used to display lessons on to a large screen.
To reserve a place in a class or find our more information, contact Ian Hague on 0114 335 1674 or Maxine on 0114 250 0613. You can also email crosspoolforum@fsmail.net.
Joint carol service at St. Columba’s church on Sunday 16 December
Stephen Hill Methodist Church and St. Columba’s Church invite you to join them for a joint carol service on Sunday 16 December at 4pm at St. Columba’s Church.
You can hear the Christmas story through readings, poetry, plus traditional and local carols, with warming refreshments afterwards.
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