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The summer issue of the Crosspool Clarion (Incorporating St Columba’s & Stephen Hill Church Newsletter) is available to download and read below.
Current issue: Volume 22-issue-2 -Summer -2025
Back issues of past editions of the Clarion are also available to download.
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Tomorrow Tuesday 20th May, Yorkshire Water will begin 3 days of initial investigation work on an area of Carver Fields, to see if the site would be suitable for one of their upcoming projects as part of the Yorkshire Storm Alliance, starting with a non-intrusive drone survey carried out on their behalf by UVA. The Yorkshire storm alliance is an initiative new partnership of water industry experts working together to help improve the counties rivers by reducing the use of storm overflows. During this time, they’ll also be carrying out a ground penetration radar (GPR) survey with our Partners Ward and Burke.
Their project managers will be on-site at Carver fields; Tuesday 20th May and Thursday 22nd between 9am and 11am to answer any question you may have about the survey or proposed work. To find more information, phone: 03448 481 099 quoting Capital YW,205212. or visit their webpage: www.yorkshirewater.com
The scarecrow competition is one of the most anticipated and beloved events of the Crosspool Festival, bringing creativity, community spirit, and a touch of fun to the celebrations.
Whether you’re a seasoned scarecrow maker or trying it for the first time, we can’t wait to see your imaginative creation!
Before you get started, please take a moment to review the important information below. Once you’ve read everything, kindly complete your details on an entry form—either download one or collect one from the “Crosspool Pet Supplies”.
This will enable us to register your entry and ensure you have everything you need to take part. The competition is open to anyone in the Crosspool area.
Display dates: Scarecrows need to be in place for the duration of the festival Friday the 27th of June to Sunday the 6th of July and clearly visible from the Driveway or Pavement outside your home. The scarecrows will be judged during this time.
Thanks to local businesses there are worthwhile prizes up for grabs.
The winner and two runners-up will be announced at the Crosspool Summer Fayre, “SDYST” Coldwell Lane on Saturday 5th July.
Theme: The theme for this year’s competition is ‘On the farm’. You are welcome to create anything you like based upon this theme.
Payment: Please pay £4 (cash) to the Crosspool Pet Supplies on Sandygate Road.
All proceeds will go to the Crosspool Festival Charities.
When making your scarecrow please be sure not to put anything in or on it that could fall off and become harmful to animals and wildlife habitats.
Thank you for joining us—we’re excited to see your masterpiece come to life!
Book donations wanted for Crosspool Summer Fayre on Saturday 5th July.
Do you have any unwanted books that could find a new home at the Crosspool Summer Fayre book stall?
If you’re able to donate, your contribution would be greatly appreciated!
Kindly drop off your books at 17 Den Bank Drive by 21st June. This will allow the volunteers ample time to sort and organize the books, making it easier for visitors to find the titles they’re looking for at the stall
If you’re having difficulty transporting your books, call 0114 230 9469 or email: crosspoolforum@gmail.com
This July, the Crosspool Festival returns with its highly anticipated two-day exhibition, offering the people of Crosspool a platform to showcase their talents in Art, Craft, and Photography.
This is open to anyone who lives, works, visits, shops, worships, or goes to school in Crosspool.
There is no theme to follow; just show us what you can create.
The exhibition will also feature art and craft demonstrations. If you’d like to showcase your hobby or craft, please email: crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to vote for their favourite entry in the art, craft and photography categories.
The categories for entry are as follows:
Art, Craft, Photography: (two categories for each)
Under 16 years
Everyone over 16 years
In the Photography Exhibition, you can enter up to two images, and the prints can be any size from A5 to A3; they can be print only or be mounted and/or framed.
There is no restriction on the size in the art or craft categories.
Entries will be put on display for everyone to view and admire at St. Columba’s Church, Manchester Road, on Tuesday, 1st, and Wednesday, 2nd, July 2025.
After the exhibition, Cocker & Carr will display in their window some of the entries in the art, craft and photography categories
For further information on all the categories, contact crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com
If you stroll through the Crosspool precinct, you will have noticed a striking display of flags hanging above many local shops.
These flags have been raised to commemorate the upcoming Victory in Europe (VE) Day and will continue their proud display until the end of the summer.
The entire initiative was made possible through the efforts and support of Crosspool Forum.
Spring Fayre
Saturday 26th April
12:30 – 3-30pm
Benty Lane
(next to Old School House Nursery)
Come and join in the games, crafts, tombola, and raffle. Bag a Bargain at the Toys & Booksale – Enjoy the Refreshments & more
This Friday 18th April
Carver Field, Hagg Lane, Crosspool
10am till 12noon
For more information visit: childrens(at)stcolumbacrosspoo.org.uk
This July, Crosspool Festival is again holding its popular two-day exhibition for the people of Crosspool to showcase their creativity in the areas of Art, Craft and Photography.
This is open to anyone who lives, works, visits, shops, worships, or goes to school in Crosspool.
There is no theme to follow; just show us what you can create
There will also be art and craft demonstrations. If you would like to demonstrate your hobby or craft, then email crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to vote for their favourite entry in the art, craft and photography categories.
The categories for entry are as follows:
Art, Craft, Photography: (two categories for each)
Under 16 years
Everyone over 16 years
In the Photography Exhibition, you can enter up to two images, and the prints can be any size from A5 to A3; they can be print only or be mounted and/or framed.
There is no restriction on the size in the art or craft categories.
Entries will be put on display for everyone to view and admire at St. Columba’s Church, Manchester Road, on Tuesday, 1st, and Wednesday, 2nd, July 2025.
After the exhibition, Cocker & Carr will display in their window some of the entries in the art, craft and photography categories
For further information on all the categories, contact crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com
The annual Sheffield Photography Society exhibition at Sheffield Cathedral was once again a resounding success, delighting visitors with a stunning display of over 160 prints. This year, the Society introduced a public competition, inviting photography enthusiasts to submit their work. The four winning images were professionally printed, mounted, and proudly showcased at the exhibition.
Among the winners was Crosspool’s own Eric Stevens, whose captivating print, *Tranquillity at Keswick*, not only earned a spot in the exhibition but also claimed the title of the public’s favourite image. Remarkably, the two runners-up also hailed from Crosspool—Eddie Sherwood, who impressed with his Barn Owl print, and Erica Oram with Beech Sapling. Adding to the local triumph, Crosspudlian` Andrew Graves’ Lucy’s Diamond in the Sky was awarded the prestigious Society Trophy, chosen by the judge as the exhibition’s best print. The external judge praised the piece, stating, “This image is full of fun with a dash of colour brightening the angry sky. The position of the figure joins the sky, the sea, and the ground together, making for an emotive and interesting composition. A fun image, ideally suited to the small print format, but strong in storytelling and emotional depth.”
If you have an image—whether taken on a phone or a camera—you’ll soon have the opportunity to exhibit your work at the upcoming Festival Art, Craft, and Photography Exhibition, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1st & 2nd July.
Stay tuned; further details on how to enter will be provided soon or if you would like seek more information, please email: crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com
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