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Service of Thanksgiving

St Columba’s Church

Service of Thanksgiving and celebration in St Columba’s Church for those who died during the pandemic restrictions

St Columba’s Church is holding a service at 2.30pm this Sunday 15th May to celebrate and give thanks for those who died during the pandemic, and in particular for those who felt the restrictions meant they could not properly mark the death of a loved one.

 We anticipate this will be the first of a few occasions when we do this, so there will be other opportunities for those who cannot make this particular time, but all are welcome.  If you wish to attend specifically to pay tribute to your relative, please let us know the relevant name so they can be mentioned and prayed for.  The invitation is to all members of the church and the wider community.

St Columba’s Church 503 Manchester Road S210 5PL
Tel: 0114 2670006.  Email: admin@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk

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Manchester Road Blocked

Please avoid Manchester Road for the time being.

Due to a collision involving a fuel tanker, which occurred this morning (Sunday 27th February), near to the Black Brook Farm on the A57, the Manchester Road was blocked by the Police near to the Bell Hagg Garden Centre.

Bell Hagg Garden Centre remains open.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is presently dealing with the situation.

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Crosspool Festival 2018 starts on Friday

Crosspool Festival 2018
Crosspool Festival 2018

Our annual community festival begins on Friday with the unveiling of the well dressing at the top of Selborne Road at 7pm.

Many longstanding events are returning and there are new events in the programme, including:

  • summer fayre
  • street market
  • open mic night
  • Lego challenge
  • Open Gardens
  • history walk
  • treasure hunt
  • Crosspool Crawl
  • quiz night
  • folk concert
  • picnic in the park

For the full list of things going on over the ten days, download a copy of the programme.

SARAS Women’s Refuge will receive profits from the festival. All free events will be pleased to take donations for this charity.

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Crosspool – as you’ve never seen it before

Crosspool by 6000.co.za on FLickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/6000/37431679566/
Crosspool by 6000.co.za on FLickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/6000/37431679566/

An exiled former resident has posted some remarkable pictures of Crosspool online.

In a blog post, the photographer says:

The light was awful, the editing is equally bad; it’s far, far from being a great photo. But I was struck by the fact that despite living here for 17 years, walking these same streets day in, day out, one quick flight with the Mavic and I saw a view of the place that I had never ever seen before.

I love that it gives the impression that the A57 is some near-Parisian tree-lined boulevard, and that my childhood suburb is perched on a cliff overlooking the City Centre. Neither of these things are true, of course, but looking at this here, they could be.

There are further photos from the same shoot on the photographer’s Flickr account.

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Magnificent Seven bike race returns to Crosspool on 11 March 2018

Rainbow over Hagg Hill cyclists (photo: Visit Sheffield)
Rainbow over Hagg Hill cyclists (photo: Visit Sheffield)

Cycists will take on the steep inclines of Hagg Hill and Stephen Hill on Sunday 11 March as part of the Magnificent Seven challenge.

In 2017, competitors were greeted by local residents and a rainbow as they rode up Hagg Hill.

The 2018 route, which is just over 26 miles long, presents each rider with over 4,200ft of climbing, with inclines ranging from 9 to 23 per cent. Spectators are welcome.

Some roads are expected to be temporarily closed for the event.

Magnificent Seven challenge

 

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Request a 2018 Crosspool Calendar by email

2018 Crosspool Calendar
2018 Crosspool Calendar

Thank you to everyone who bought this year’s Crosspool Calendar.

Your support is much appreciated and all proceeds will be used to enhance our local community.

The last few remaining unsold copies have now been withdrawn from the local stockists.  Thanks to Charisma, Cocker & Carr, Crosspool Pet Supplies, Enhance, Nest and GT News for their help.

If you’d like one of the last copies then  you can request one by emailing crosspoolforum@gmail.com and we’ll get one to you as soon as possible.

Don’t forget you can forward photos of your Crosspool views and scenes in at anytime for consideration in future calendars.

Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.

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Last chance to get a 2018 Crosspool Calendar

2018 Crosspool Calendar
2018 Crosspool Calendar

The last few remaining Crosspool Calendars are available now from local shops.

Many of the photos in the calendar are once again taken by local residents

The 2018 Crosspool calendar is available for just £4 from Charisma, Cocker & Carr, Crosspool Pet Supplies, Enhance, Nest and GT News.

Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.

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Have you had your toolbox stolen?

Found in a black bin: a tool box containing a number of tools, possibly stolen then dumped. If you think it is yours, contact Paul at Direct Travel: 0114 268 7500 (you’ll need to provide a description).

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2018 Crosspool Calendar now on sale!

2018 Crosspool Calendar
2018 Crosspool Calendar

The new Crosspool calendar is now available from local shops.

Many of the photos in the calendar are once again taken by local residents

The 2018 Crosspool calendar is available now for just £4 from Charisma, Cocker & Carr, Crosspool Pet Supplies, Enhance, Nest and GT News.

Money raised will help Crosspool Forum funds for local events and improvements to our neighbourhood.