Whether you’re an experienced runner or first-time racer, come and have a go at this friendly race with beautiful views. The race will start and finish by the Three Merry Lads pub on Remires Road S10 4LJ Start time 18:30.
The route is 4.5 miles long and a mix of road and trail which will be fully marked out and stewarded. Entry is open to anyone over 14.
Cost is £10 (£5 for under 21s) All proceeds will be shared between Lydgate Junior School and a nominated charity.
If you are interested Email: crosspoolcrawl@gmail.com
Scarecrow Competition – “Football World Cup 2026”!
Bring your football hero to life and join the fun at this year’s Crosspool Festival.
Everyone is welcome—residents, families, shops, and community groups. Create a scarecrow and display it from 26th June to 5th July
Entry costs £4 (cash) at Crosspool Pet Supplies, with proceeds supporting Festival charities. Pick up an entry form in‑store orDownload One From Here. Entry deadline: Thursday 26th June.
Make sure your scarecrow can be seen from the road. Judging runs until 3rd July, with winners revealed on Saturday 4th July. at the Crosspool Summer Fayre, CDYST Sports Venue, Coldwell Lane.
Fantastic prizes await, so get inventive and show us your best football‑themed creation. Don’t forget, keep your scarecrow sturdy and wildlife‑friendly.
Share your photos, send them to: crosspoolforum@gmail.com
Crosspool Forum Open Meeting this Thursday 30th April at 7pm St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road Guest Speakers: Linda Gooden – King Edwards School, Head. Cath Jackson – King Edwards School, Assistant Head. Andy Metcalfe – Commercial Manager FirstBus. Local council officer: Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, and local police, are usually on hand to hear your views and offer friendly advice on community issues.
Bus Service Diversion – 19 April to 2 June 2026 Due to the full closure of Manchester Road at Hollow Meadows, between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook Drive, services 257, 257A and 257B (operated by Andrews of Tideswell) will be diverted for 7 weeks. Buses will divert in both directions at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital via Clarkehouse Road → Brocco Bank → Ecclesall Road → Ecclesall Road South → Hathersage Road → A6187, rejoining the normal route at Yorkshire Bridge. Delays are expected. Passengers should allow extra time for their journeys during this period.
Join the Easter trail around Crosspool shops. Prize is to be collected on Easter Sunday 4th April, at Stephen Hill Church, where you are invited to join the 10.30am service.
For more information, please contact Childrens@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk Tara Osborne, Children Youth and family worker. Focal Minister, St Columba and Stephen Hill Church Crosspool Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday
Essential landslip repairs will cause major disruption on the A57 Manchester Road near Rivelin Dams this spring. The works are needed to stabilise the hillside and protect the long‑term safety of the route.
A significant landslip beneath the carriageway requires engineers to rebuild supporting structures and stabilise the slope. The scale of the work means a full closure is unavoidable for part of the project.
Full closure: 20th April–2nd June between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook Drive. Single‑lane traffic with temporary lights: One week before the closure and five weeks after. Expect delays: Peak‑time queues and pressure on diversion routes are likely throughout the programme. Pedestrian access: Footpaths in the immediate area will also be restricted.
Allow extra time for journeys between Crosspool and Derbyshire. Check travel updates regularly as traffic management changes. Consider alternative routes where possible.
The annual Sheffield Photographic Society exhibition opens at Sheffield Cathedral this Friday, 20 March, and runs until Sunday 29 March. Entry is free, and visitors can enjoy more than 160 prints, all selected by a national judge.
Once again, Crosspool is exceptionally well represented. All six local members have had work accepted, with an impressive 29 prints between them—and, just like last year, one of them has taken home the exhibition’s top honour.
Claire Stephenson’s Monochrome Muse was awarded the prestigious Best Image in Exhibition, alongside the trophy for Best Portrait. Andrew Graves’ Weighing Up the Options won Best Black & White Image, and Peter Mason received the award for Best Record Shot with his photograph Durham Cathedral Nave.
Drop into the Cathedral during its normal opening hours to explore the full range of photographic styles and enjoy the remarkable talent on display.
Andrew Graves_Weighing Up The OptionsClaire Stephenson_Monochrome MusePeter Mason_Durham Cathedral nave
Come and make a Lego Easter egg with a surprise inside. We have mountains of bricks! You will not be able to take your egg home, but you will be able to exchange it for a chocolate one. There will be lots of making, refreshments and an opportunity to hear the Easter story. This is for primary school children who must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Donations welcome. For more information email :- Suzanne Nockels suzannenockels@gmail.com
Heads or Tails, Sheffield’s newest public artwork, celebrates a story the city knows off by heart, but the world often forgets; modern football began here. With its bold, football‑inspired design, the sculpture is more than just decoration, it’s a tribute to the innovations that shaped the global game.
The journey starts in 1857, when Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest founded Sheffield Football Club, the world’s first football club. A year later they wrote the Sheffield Rules, the earliest codified laws of the sport, introducing free kicks, throw‑ins, corners and a more organised style of play that would influence the Football Association and the modern game.
Hallam FC followed in 1860, based at Sandygate Road, Crosspool, now recognised as the oldest football ground in the world. Their first meeting with Sheffield FC on 26 December 1860 created the world’s oldest football derby, a tradition still alive today.
Heads & Tails, funded through a public crowdfunding campaign by Sheffield Home of Football (SHOF), stands as a celebration of this remarkable heritage. Set on Surrey Street, it reminds us that Sheffield didn’t simply take part in football’s early story, it shaped it. Created by Sheffield-born artist David Westby and crafted by local makers, the artwork invites passers-by to pause, reflect, and take pride in a city whose creativity, rivalry, and community spirit helped turn a rough pastime into the world’s favourite sport.
In metal rather than ink, the sculpture writes a new chapter in Sheffield’s football story, one rooted firmly in local soil, craft and identity.
Long‑standing Crosspool favourite Alex Gage Optometrists has been named Optician of the Year for Yorkshire in the My Local Awards 2026, a title decided entirely by a public vote.
Alex Gage Team
Serving Sheffield since 1996, the family‑run practices in Crosspool and Woodseats have built a reputation for exceptional personalised eyecare. This latest award reflects the trust and appreciation shown by local residents who value their expertise, warmth, and continuity of care.
Director and optometrist, Alex Gage, said: “We’re incredibly honoured to receive the Opticians of the Year Award for Yorkshire.” “This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional eye care and providing a personalised experience for every patient in our community. Eyecare is something we are very passionate about, given our decades of experience in the industry and as a family-run practice, patients and their individual needs have always been at the forefront of what we do.” “We’re also incredibly grateful to our loyal patients for their continued trust and support, and we hope to continue to impress them with our expertise and service.”
The practice prides itself on staying at the forefront of clinical innovation, offering advanced services such as myopia management, colorimetry, and retinal imaging, often exceeding what is typically available in local optometry practices.
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