Don’t miss the Crosspool Summer Fayre on Saturday 2 July, one of the many events taking place as part of this year’s Crosspool Festival. Look out for the full programme coming soon!
CDYST playground reopens with new camel ride
A new camel ride and safety surfacing has been installed in the under 12s playground at Crosspool & District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST) on Coldwell Lane.
Secretary and trustee Gillian Drinkwater said: “Thank you to everyone who contributed to our funds to make this possible.
“Now the warmer weather and lighter evenings are here may we ask parents to ensure their football-mad youngsters do not use the hall walls for practising against? Sadly the permanent goal posts had to be removed, but that does not mean the wall is a suitable alternative as this causes great distress to users inside, and children doing this and refusing to stop have been reported to the police.”
New ride and surfacing for CDYST
The trustees of Crosspool & District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST) on Coldwell Lane have asked us to pass on that news the children’s playground is out of use for a few days.
This is because the old safety tiles are being replaced by modern wet-pour safety surfacing – plus there’ll be a new spring ride!
The improvements should be all completed by the end of next week.
CDYST thanks Sheffield company for improvements grant
A message from Gillian Drinkwater, Secretary and Trustee of Crosspool and District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST):
CDYST wishes to thank the Henry Boot Community First Endowment Fund for South Yorkshire for its generous grant in December 2015.
This has allowed the trustees to buy more orange barrier netting, new shepherd’s crook fencing pins and some keep off the grass signs. These are used every spring when we close the Coldwell Lane under 11s pitches for essential summer maintenance – the expensive hollow-tining, reseeding, weedkiller spraying and fertilizer spreading – and our old materials were getting very shabby.
The grant was obtained with the kind assistance of the South Yorkshire Community Foundation.
Trustee vacancy at CDYST Coldwell Lane
Are you interested in an active Crosspool? Do you have a couple of evening hours a month to spare?
Crosspool and District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST) on Coldwell Lane is seeking a sixth trustee to join us to in managing and developing our resources for the future.
They hold local, informal monthly meetings and would love to get some fresh ideas and skills on the team.
If you’re interested, email g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com.
Meanwhile, on Sunday 13 September, a door key was found in the car park at the CDYST sports hall on Coldwell Lane. Please email g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com if you think it is yours.
CDYST trustees ask visitors to be vigilant
Trustees at Crosspool & District Youth Sports Trust (CDYST) have noticed that twice in the last month someone has tried to gain access to the mower storage shed around the back by pulling off the door handle and trying to wedge something in to break open the lock.
They’re asking anyone passing to keep an eye on the Coldwell Lane property – especially round the back – and report anything suspicious by calling 101 or contacting the trustees.
CDYST cycle track plans halted
They explain:
For numerous reasons and after careful consideration of all the issues involved, the CDTST trustees have decided that unfortunately it is not feasible for the proposed cycle track to go ahead.
The research that we have done and the negotiations that we have had has lead us to believe that the work is untenable.
We thank everyone who took the time to respond with their comments about the intended project.
Last chance to claim CDYST lost property
- Stanno sports bag (black with green trim)
- Pair Hypervenom football boots – small
- Pair Sondico goalkeeping gloves
- Black water bottle
- other items of clothing
If you think one of the items is yours then please contact Gillian Drinkwater on g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com.
Summer Fayre success
Following the torrential thunderstorm in the early hours, it was a murky start to 4 July.
As the low cloud and fine drizzle slowly cleared  throughout the morning, the CDYST sports field & hall on Coldwell Lane were gradually transformed, by an army of volunteers, into the setting for the Crosspool Forum Summer Fayre.
The  event was officially opened  by a lifelong Crosspool lady Faye Buxton, who earlier this year had moved from Sheffield to be nearer her family.
As  visitors arrived to enjoy the attractions, stalls and entertainment by local Irish dancers, the Yorkshire Chandelier Clog dancers,  Richard Francis Duo and the children’s favourite comedian/magician Barney Baloney, the sun broke through and shone for the whole afternoon.
A truly enjoyable day was had by everyone.
The organisers of the Fayre would like to thank everyone for attending the event and especially the team of dedicated volunteers who helped make the whole event possible.
See you all again next year.
2015 Summer Fayre is on Saturday 4 July
Don’t miss the Crosspool Summer Fayre on Saturday 4 July, one of the many events taking place as part of this year’s Crosspool Festival.
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