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Family Dog Missing

Charlie

Charlie, a really very timid one-year-old cockerpoo, who is chestnut in colour with a black nose, and wearing a turquoise collar (with a tag on it with the owner’s details), escaped from the owner’s garden.

If anyone has seen Charlie, please let us know.
 Email:- jwatkinson@lydgatejun.sheffield.sch.uk or
crosspoolforum@gmail.com

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Traffic Chaos in Crosspool 

Wednesday morning, 5th April 2023, there is traffic chaos in Crosspool.

As a result of a major water leak outside the Indian restaurant in the Crosspool Precinct.
Traffic can’t now go up Sandygate Road beyond Benty Lane, and coming down has to divert down Selborne Road,

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Ranmoor Scouts at Crosspool

Scout Hall, Benty Lane, Crosspool

One of Sheffield’s oldest scout groups, Ranmoor Scouts at Crosspool, is on the brink of closing just short of its 100th anniversary.

The 36th Ranmoor Scout Group, based at the Scout Hall on Benty Lane, Crosspool, has already had to stop one age group meeting, because of a lack of volunteer scout leaders, and there are concerns the youngest, the Beavers, could be next to be affected.

Michael Holmes, group scout leader, said the group was initially hit by closures related to the Covid pandemic, with some volunteers not returning after the country returned to normal. He has written an open letter appealing for help to save the scouts’ group.

He said: “Closure is looming ahead of the 36th Ranmoor Scout Group after almost 100 years. The group was first affiliated in March 1927 and has been one the largest groups for many years and at times having a membership of over 120 young people. But it is now struggling to keep open because of lack of adult help.”

He said before Covid, there were healthy numbers for the Beavers, aged six to eight, the cubs, aged eight to 10, the scouts, aged 10 to 15, and a large waiting list. But due to a lack of adult volunteers, the scouts were not now meeting, and the other groups were struggling.

He said no experience of scouting was needed for volunteers, just a willingness to help young people, adding it was a great shame that the scouts were currently unable to meet, and someone was needed to get it moving again.

The future of the Beaver group is uncertain, as the current leader is due to step down in July. There is a team of assistants, but there will be no leader after that point as things stand. They need someone who will be able to attend 95 percent of the time.

“If we can find a leader, we will have someone who can show them the ropes,” he added.

The group had invested heavily in its building in recent years, building an extension, and improving access. It has enabled them to open up the facility to a number of community groups, but they have still struggled for volunteers.

Anyone who can help can email michaelfholmes1@gmail.com or call 07802 860556.

  Sheffield Star

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Celebrate 20 years of Dance

St Francis Dance Company
Celebrates 20yrs of Dance
Choreographed and directed by Sarah Bennet

  • Friday 21st April. 7.30pm
  • Saturday 22nd April. 7.30pm
  • Sunday 23rd April. 3.00pm
  • Adults £8 Children £4
  • Available from Grazyna Swales 0114 2308196

Stephen Hill Church Manchester Road Crosspool s10 5PL

All proceeds will go to the Children’s Hospital, Air Ambulance & Cafod’s Earthquake Appeal

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King Charles III’s Coronation – Small Grants Available

King Charles III’s Coronation will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London, it will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort. The ceremony formalises the monarch’s role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of their title and powers.

Throughout the UK coronation celebrations will take place over the bank holiday weekend, ending with “The Big Help Out” on Monday 8th May, which will highlight the impact of volunteering.

Are you planning any celebration events such as street parties, family fun days or a big lunch?

If so, you might be interested in applying for a small grant.

Each Local Area Committee has been allocated £5,000 to support local celebrations. The maximum amount that you can apply for in the South West LAC is £500.

Things we can fund include food and refreshments, decorations and bunting, hire of entertainers, purchase or hire of equipment, staff time and promotions.

If you would like to apply, please complete the attached short form and send it back to SouthwestLAC@sheffield.gov.uk

Kings Coronation Funding Opportunity – Application Form

Please also see below some links to some guidance that might be of use.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 11th April 2023. 

If you need any further information please do get in touch.
SouthwestLAC@sheffield.gov.uk
South West LAC Team

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SHEFFIELD HALF MARATHON 2023

Sheffield Half Marathon will bring traffic changes to this area this weekend

Thousands of runners will be taking part in Sheffield Half Marathon this Sunday 26 March. It is the biggest event of its kind in South Yorkshire and one of the major events in the UK’s running calendar.

Road closures will be in place across parts of the city, so please visit the Sheffield Half Marathon webpage for information on the race route and any traffic changes that might affect you.

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RDSPA watch found

If you have lost a gent’s RDSPA watch (metal strap broken) in Crosspool, please email: g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com

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Crookes Artisan Market

Crookes Artisan Market helping to raise funds for the S6 food bank.
St Timothy’s Church Hall, Timothy’s Church, Slinn Street, Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1NZ.
Saturday 15th April 2023, from 10:00 – 16:00


If you would like to have a craft stall at the fair, there are still some places available.
Email Joanne for more information at craftyjohermitage2020@gmail.com