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A haul of six points from five games in nine days has left Hallam FC just three points behind Arnold Town and a position of safety.
The Countrymen picked up wins against Armthorpe Welfare at Sandygate and away at Lincoln Moorlands Railway, but suffered defeats to Farsley AFC, Tadcaster and Selby Town.
Hallam and Arnold each have three games left. They come head to head on the final match of the season, a game which could decide which team will join Dinnington Town in relegation to Division one.
The council’s licensing board meets today to discuss concerns from Tapton and King Edward VII lower school teachers regarding the safety of pupils as they are drawn onto Darwin Lane at busy times in order to buy from the ice cream van.
In January, a boy was hit crossing the road to reach the van. Ice cream man Chris Turner has been trading on the site since May 1971.
Sheffield Star: Schools in ice cream van row
The Planning Inspectorate today published its decision regarding the Lydgate Lane convenience store planning application and has concluded that the appeal is to be dismissed.
The appeal decision document (PDF, 98KB) gives the full reasoning for its dismissal, citing the main issue as highway safety being compromised by the proposed development. Alison Lea, the Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, concludes:
“…the lack of adequate off street parking and servicing provision would be likely to lead to conditions which would be prejudicial to highway safety and that this would be contrary to Policy S10 of the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan which provides that in Shopping Areas new development will be permitted provided that, amongst other matters, it would provide safe access to the highway network and appropriate off-street parking and not endanger pedestrians.”
Download the appeal decision document (PDF, 98KB)
The original planning application was made last August. Following the planning officer’s recommendation for refusal, it was rejected by the Council. An appeal by the applicant followed and today is was announced that this has been dismissed. A more detailed summary of events can be found here.
Following in the success of our three previous computer courses, and wishing to build on achievements of the students so far, Crosspool Forum has managed to secure patronage for two further National Open College Network (NOCN) 12-week courses.
The courses are due to commence on Friday 6 May 2011 at St Columba’s Church Hall on Manchester Road. The Internet for Beginners course (9:30am-11:30am) will be followed by Internet for the more Advanced (11:45am-1:45pm). Laptops are provided.
Anyone wishing to join either of the above courses you should contact Ian, Crosspool Forum Chairman on 0114 335 1674 or crosspoolforum@fsmail.net.
Do you want to be part of the Crosspool Festival art show and have your work on display at St Columba’s church in July?
The organisers are appealing for artists who live in the Crosspool area or are involved in the Crosspool community to submit work for the show.
If you are interested in taking part, please contact Margaret Townrow on 0114 230 1098 or towniesrm@talktalk.net, or Judith Hanson on 0114 268 1505 or hasseandjudith@btinternet.com with your name and telephone number.
They will need details of your paintings by 11 June.
Richard Smith’s Catch seafood cafe at Crosspool is closing as a separate venture and merging with Artisan downstairs. The same menu will be running on both floors, with fish a specialty.
The Sheffield Telegraph reports that Artisan was turning people away at busy times.
Bus operator First has confirmed that current discount fares will ‘continue indefinitely’ on the 51 bus running from Lodge Moor to Charnock via town.
The promotional fares, which were launched last June, mean that a single journey from Crosspool to town costs £1.60, compared to the previous price of £1.95. The original announcement indicated that the discount fares might only run until March 2011.
Meanwhile, a new timetable (PDF, 623KB) will be in operation on route 51 from 8 May.
Route 51 on Travel South Yorkshire
New route 51 timetable from 8 May 2011 (PDF, 623KB)
To give a better understanding of court procedure and why magistrates come to the decisions on sentences that they do, the police and two magistrates plan to talk about Magistrates in the Community at an upcoming South West Sheffield Neighbourhood Watch Forum meeting.
The event is at Christ Church Fulwood church hall on Canterbury Avenue on Wednesday 13 April and is expected to run from 7-9pm. Refreshments will be available.
A number of attendees will be invited to be involved in some role play. So go along and get involved – or feel free just to turn up and witness proceedings.
Hallam FC were involved in an exciting 5-5 draw at Winterton Rangers on Saturday.
The Countrymen were 5-3 up at half time but conceded two second half goals to allow Winterton to pull level.
Saturday’s match follows a 2-2 a draw with Thackley on Tuesday 29 March, meaning Hallam are now on a three-match unbeaten run. They take on Farsley AFC at Sandygate tomorrow (Thursday), kick off 7:45pm.
Crosspool folk sprang into action last Saturday to clean up our neighbourhood.
As part of Sheffield’s third Annual Spring Clean, a dozen or so local residents, both young and old met at 10am on Saturday outside Direct Travel on Sandygate Road.
After brief introductions, the group dispersed in small teams to various locations where there was litter to clear up.
Despite the wind and the rain, and having to deal with obstacles including parts of a discarded piano, everyone enjoyed the camaraderie of the morning and the satisfaction of what was achieved.
We hope to arrange another group clean up for some date in the future so keep your eye on this website and the Crosspool Clarion for details.
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