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Crosspool Forum Open Meeting
This Thursday 29th January at 7pm
St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road.
Guest speakers and local representatives. including Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, council officers, and local police, are usually on hand to hear your views and offer friendly advice on community matters.
As Sheffield sets out its 2026/27 council budget, many of the decisions being made in the Town Hall will be felt directly here in Crosspool. We’re a community that prides itself on neighbourliness, local action, and a strong sense of place, and the budget shapes the services and spaces that help those qualities thrive.
As a village‑within‑a‑city, Crosspool feels the impact quickly when maintenance slows, environmental projects shrink, or community programmes lose funding. From caring for our green spaces to keeping our pavements safe to supporting the groups that bring neighbours together, even small cuts can touch the everyday life of our community and the connections we rely on.
There are some reassuring signs. Continued protection for social care, community safety, and essential neighbourhood services matters to Crosspool just as much as anywhere else. Many residents rely on these services, and keeping them stable is vital for the wellbeing of families, older neighbours, and those who need extra support.
This is a moment for genuine engagement. Crosspool has a long tradition of stepping up through volunteers, local groups, and everyday acts of kindness. When the council works with communities, not just talks at them, we can shape solutions that reflect real local priories that puts local voices at the heart of Sheffield’s future.
Have your say, complete a short online survey about:-
How the council budget should be spent
What services matter most to you
How we make tough choices for the year ahead
Click the Budget Survey button to take part. Budget Survey
The survey takes 5–10 minutes to complete
Deadline: 1 February 2026
Your feedback will help inform decisions made at Budget Council in March 2026
The festive season often brings an increase in waste, with discarded Christmas trees making up a significant part of the problem. To help tackle this, Crosspool residents are invited to take part in the Crosspool Forum’s annual Christmas Tree Recycling initiative, an easy, eco‑friendly way to dispose of your tree responsibly.
Drag your Christmas tree down to the forecourt of Direct Travel on Sunday 4th January 2025, between 10am and 11.30am were Andrew Clayton, a local tree specialist, will be ready to recycle it for you. The shredded material will be used for mulching and composting purposes.
This community‑funded scheme provides a tree‑shredding service supported by small donations from residents. In recent years, the initiative has recycled hundreds of trees, diverting substantial waste from landfill. The shredded material is then put to good use for mulching and composting.
By choosing this recycling option over traditional disposal methods, residents help reduce pollution, support sustainability, and contribute to local environmental projects. It’s a simple action that makes a meaningful difference.
The Crosspool Forum extends its sincere thanks to Direct Travel for their generous support and cooperation. We look forward to seeing many Crosspool residents join in and help advance our community’s environmental goals.
Bursting with stunning photographs taken right here in our community, this year’s redesigned calendar celebrates the beauty, character, and diversity of Crosspool.
it’s more than a collection of dates; it’s a year of community in your hands. Every purchase helps support local life: funding activities, connecting with isolated neighbours, and caring for the environment we all share.
Pick up your copy for just £3 from GT News, Crosspool Pet Supplies, Enhance, Charisma or by emailing: crosspoolforum@gmail.com
Christmas is a joyful reminder to share experiences, nurture cherished traditions, and embody generosity, kindness, and compassion.
When we carry these values beyond the festive season, the true essence of Christmas inspires us to give back to our communities, enriching every moment with meaning.
In living these values throughout the year, the spirit of Christmas continues to shine brightly, illuminating our lives with hope and connection.
With the New Year on the horizon, we wish you and your loved ones joy, success, and prosperity, and a fresh sense of hope and togetherness to carry you through the year.”
The winter 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-4 winter -2025
Back issues of past editions of the Clarion are also available to download.
To read PDFs on your computer, you may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Are you a proud Crosspudlian whose heart is warmed by the coming together of the community at the annual Selborne Road Street Market? Why not make certain that this event takes place in 2026 by volunteering? We’re sure that you’ll make friends and have fun in the process! Be part of the community by checking you are free on 28 June 2026 and, if available, sign up by 12December 2025 to help make the 2026 Market the most successful yet!
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
Volunteers
Volunteer(s) A to ensure the smooth setting up of the stalls (8am start~
Volunteer(s) B to assist in helping to direct traffic as stall holders leave (4pm start)
Volunteer(s) C to assist with rubbish collection (12-4pm)
Volunteer(s) D to act as stewards, helping with visitor queries, Lost & Found, First Aid etc. (12-4pm)
Time commitment will be limited to a 1-hour briefing meeting plus no more than a couple of hours on the day. And, if you fancy it, taking part in a ‘thank you’ get together after the event!
To find out what these vital roles involve, please contact Chris Batchelor (batchelor.cl@gmail.com) to decide whether to become a Crosspool Champion in as as many as you like.
Street Market Organiser
You will play a key role in coordinating the volunteers and tasks required to ensure the overall success of the event. Duties will include managing the volunteers, booking stall holders and allocating them to their pitches, ensuring that residents and shop owners are aware of the event date/time and that Selborne Road is legally and safely cordoned off. Full details are available from Chris Batchelor. Clear guidance and pro forma are also available, as is the support of previous organisers, to assist you in making Crosspool Street Market 2026 the best ever!
Applications, addressed to Chris Batchelor, should be received by 12 December 2025. We very much look forward to making your acquaintance.
Crosspool Festival Committee
The new redesigned Crosspool Calendar is more than dates on a page; it’s a year of community.
Every copy helps support local life, funding local activities, reaching out to isolated neighbours, and caring for the environment.
Pick up your copy for just £3 from GTNews, Crosspool Pet Supplies, Enhance, Charisma or by emailing: crosspoolforum@gmail.com
Open Meeting (AGM)
St. Columba’s Church
This Thursday
30th October 2025
7:00pm
Bring your voice.
Help shape the future of your community.
Join the Crosspool Forum committee.
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