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CHAMPIONS REQUIRED!

CROSSPOOL SUMMER FESTIVAL SUNDAY STREET MARKET, 28 JUNE 2026: 

Crosspool Festival street market
Crosspool Festival Street market

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

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Empowering Girls, Achieving Excellence:

Sheffield Girls’ GDST celebrates excellent ISI report.

Sheffield Girls’ GDST is celebrating an exceptional report following its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in December 2024. The report highlights the school’s exceptional academic standards, dynamic teaching, and strong pastoral care, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the region.
The inspectors praised the school’s ability to empower its pupils, recognising the growth of self-esteem, self-reliance, self-knowledge, and leadership potential from Year 2 to Year 13 as a significant strength.
Among the many highlights, the report noted:
>Outstanding teaching: “Well-qualified and passionate teachers deliver vibrant, engaging, and challenging lessons.”
>A supportive environment: “Pupils are encouraged to take academic risks, learn from mistakes, and share ideas with confidence.”
> A culture of collaboration and respect: “Opportunities for debate and discussion allow pupils to value diverse viewpoints.”
>Inspirational leadership development: “The well-established Girls of Steel programme fosters confident and mature female role models.”
> Enriching co-curricular activities: “Pupils engage in a wide variety of opportunities that develop teamwork, resilience, and personal growth.”
>Exceptional pastoral care: “A nurturing, inclusive community where every pupil is supported to thrive.”
The report also commended the school’s highly effective teaching, engaging curriculum, and extensive co-curricular opportunities, which support pupils in developing independence, confidence, and resilience. Interim Head, Sarah White, expressed her pride in the school’s achievements:
“We are delighted that this report recognises the exceptional work of our staff and the enthusiasm of our pupils. The ISI team saw first-hand the confidence, kindness, and positivity that define Sheffield
Girls’ GDST and were particularly impressed by our Girls of Steel programme, which nurtures confident and mature female role models.”

She continued:
“This recognition reinforces our commitment to providing an outstanding all-through education, where every girl is encouraged to develop her potential from 4 to 18 years. I’d like to thank our staff, pupils, and parents for their ongoing support. This achievement belongs to our entire school community, and we look forward to celebrating it together.”
This outstanding inspection report reaffirms Sheffield Girls’ reputation as a centre of excellence, where girls thrive academically, socially, and personally in a supportive, inclusive and considerate environment.
To read the full ISI report, visit: https://www.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk/media/1nhplgjo/isi-final-

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Crosspool Festival 2024 Art, Craft, Photography Exhibition

2024 Crosspool Festival
Art, Craft, Photography Exhibition,
Demonstrations and Awards.
Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd July.

MIDDAY this FRIDAY 28th JUNE is the Closing Date for entries into Crosspool Festival’s popular two-day exhibition for the people of Crosspool to showcase their creativity in the areas of Art, Craft, and Photography.
Anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, visits, shops, or goes to school in the Crosspool area can enter and have their submission exhibited. There will be a chance also to win some prizes, which are sponsored by Cocker & Carr Estate Agents.

During the two days, there will also be demonstrations by local residents on watercolour painting, wood turning, origami and lace making.
There is no theme to follow, just show us what you can create. You can enter as many of the categories as you want, but no more than two entries per category. 

All visitors to the exhibition will be able to vote for their favourites entries in both the under 16s and over 16s categories.After the exhibition, Cocker & Carr will then put on a window display for some of the entries.

How to enter.

Art and Craft Creations.
This is open to

  • Under 16s
  • Everyone over 16 years.

You can submit up to two creations that you have made yourself.
You must include a card that gives details of

  • Your name
  • Age category
  • Your contact email and phone number.

Entries can be dropped off at Cocker & Carr Estate Agents.
The deadline for submissions is midday this Friday, 28th June.

Photography
This is open to

  • Under 16s
  • Everyone over 16 years.

You can submit a maximum of two images and the prints can be any size from A5 up to A3. They can be print only or be mounted or framed.
On the back, you must state

  • Your name
  • Age category
  • Your contact email and phone number
  • A title for your photo.

Entries can be dropped off at Cocker & Carr Estate Agents.
The deadline for submissions is midday this Friday, 28th June.

Collection of your exhibits.
You can take home your work on Wednesday 3rd July from 6:30 to 7pm or by special arrangements made via emailing the contact details below.
For further information on all the categories, contact crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com.

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2024 Crosspool Festival Art, Craft, Photography Exhibition

Demonstrations and Awards. Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd July.

This summer, Crosspool Festival is holding its popular two-day Art, Craft, and Photography for the people of Crosspool to showcase their creativity in the areas of Art, Craft, and Photography.

Anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, visits, shops or goes to school in the Crosspool area can enter and have their submission exhibited. There will be a chance also to win some prizes, which are sponsored by Cocker & Carr Estate Agents.

During the two days, there will also be demonstrations by local residents on watercolour painting, wood turning and lace making.

If you would like to offer to demonstrate your skill/hobby, then please contact us using the details below*.
There is no theme to follow, just show us what you can create. You can enter as many of the categories as you want, but no more than two entries per category. 

All visitors to the exhibition will be able to vote for their favourite entries in both the under-16s and over-16s categories.

After the exhibition, Cocker & Carr will then put on a window display for some of the entries
How to enter.

Art and Craft Creations.
This is open to

  • Under 16s
  • Everyone over 16 years

You can submit up to two creations that you have made yourself.
You must include a card that gives details of

  • Your name
  • Age category
  • Your contact email and phone number.

From Monday 10th June, you can drop off your entries at Cocker & Carr Estate Agents. The closing date is midday on Friday 28th June.

Photography
This is open to

  • Everyone over 16 years old.
  • Under 16s

You can submit a maximum of two images and the prints can be any size from A5 or A3. They can be printed only or be mounted or framed. On the back, you must state:

  • Your name
  • Age category
  • Your contact email and phone number
  • A title for your photo.

From Monday 10th June, you can drop off your entries at Cocker & Carr Estate Agents. The closing date is midday on Friday 28th June.

Collection of your exhibits.

You can take home your work on Wednesday 3rd July from 6:30 to 7pm or by special arrangements made via emailing the contact details below.

*For further information on all the categories, and to demonstrate your hobby, contact crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com.

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Crosspool Festival CreativityShowcase

 Crosspool Festival Week, Friday, June 28th to Sunday7th July 2024

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, Photography and Cake Making.

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 demonstrations on woodturning, painting and lace making. If you would like to demonstrate your hobby 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. ( insert re cake judging)

 The categories for entry are as follows: –
Art, Craft, Photography: (two categories for each)

  • Under 16 years.
  • Everyone over 16 years old.

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 printed 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 2nd and Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
After the exhibition, Cocker & Carr will display in their window some of the entries in the art, craft and photography categories

This year we are introducing a new approach to cake baking…. Crosspool Bake Off.
This will be on 2nd July and also held at St Columba Church.

  • ENTER THE SIGNATURE, TECHNICAL, (OR BOTH), OR CHILDREN’S CATEGORY.
  • BRING YOUR BAKES TO ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH ON TUESDAY 2ND JULY 10AM – 12PM.
  • PLEASE INCLUDE A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
  • RESULTS AND TASTING 1PM – 4PM.

*NO FRESH CREAM PLEASE BECAUSE THERE ARE NO REFRIGERATION FACILITIES* For further information on all the categories, contact crosspoolfestivalphotos@gmail.com

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Fly-Tipping Fines Increased

In light of the recent statutory changes implemented by the government, councils now possess the authority to impose increased fines. This development reflects a significant shift in regulatory powers, enabling local councils to more effectively enforce rules and regulations. The enhanced fining capability is anticipated to act as a deterrent against infringements and support the maintenance of community standards.

To effectively combat the widespread problems of fly-tipping and litter, local authorities are now contemplating the introduction of steeper fines. These initiatives are designed to dissuade individuals from unlawfully disposing of waste, thereby ensuring public spaces remain clean and safe for everyone.

In response to the grievances expressed by residents, weary of the constant fly-tipping and litter in their neighbourhoods, councillors at a recent Sheffield City Council budget meeting put forward a proposal to impose harsher penalties for such environmental offences. This included the introduction of new fines and increased enforcement action across the city. The proposal was accepted by a majority of councillors.

The new fines for fly tipping will rise to £1000 (up £600) and the penalty for littering is doubled to £160 (up £80). These new fines are expected to raise an additional £100k per year which will be channelled into enforcement services.