Rivelin Valley Conservation Group is the focus of this documentary from Russell Cavanagh. Watch it to find out more about the group, the history of Rivelin Valley and the work they do.
Crosspool Festival continues this week
Crosspool Festival got off to a great start this weekend with events including the well dressing dedication, Crosspool Open Gardens and the street market on Selborne Road.
The festival runs until Sunday 15 July and as you’ll see below, there are activitiess for all ages. Unfortunately, Crosspool’s Got Talent tonight has had to be cancelled.
This year’s programme includes:
- A treasure hunt
- A film screening of old views of the Rivelin Valley
- A coffee evening
- A fun run
- A book night
- Table games
- A tea dance and a barn dance
- Hillside Harvest Open Day
- The annual Crosspool Summer Fayre
- Picnic in the park hosted by the Crosspool churches
You can download a PDF of the full programme (676KB) or view it on the Crosspool Festival 2012 web page.
Crosspool Festival starts on Friday
There’s less than a week to the 2012 Crosspool Festival. Have you planned which events you’re going to? Make sure you get any tickets soon to make sure you don’t miss out!
The festival runs 7–15 July and as you’ll see below, there are events for all ages. This year’s programme includes:
- A well dressing outside Crosspool Tavern – dedication will take place on Friday at 7pm
- The return of Crosspool Open Gardens and Gardeners’ Question Time
- Several music events, including a gospel concert, organ recital, songs from the shows, pre-school singalong, Guys and Dolls at Tapton School, a folk concert,
- A street market on Selborne Road
- An open day at Hallam Cricket Club
- Quizzes at Crosspool Tavern and Stephen Hill church
- A treasure hunt
- A film screening of old views of the Rivelin Valley
- A coffee evening
- A fun run
- A book night
- Table games
- A tea dance and a barn dance
- Hillside Harvest Open Day
- The annual Crosspool Summer Fayre
- Picnic in the park hosted by the Crosspool churches
You can download a PDF of the full programme (676KB) or view it on the Crosspool Festival 2012 web page.
Hallam Chase 2012 in Crosspool
All eyes are on Crosspool tonight for the 2012 Hallam Chase.
At 8pm, runners will set off from Hallam Football/Cricket Club’s Sandygate ground, go down Den Bank through the Rivelin Valley and up to Stannington church, before returning by the same route. The run 3¼ miles long, with 800 feet of climb.
The Hallam Chase is an annual event organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by the Hallam Cricket Club. Race records go back to 1862. It is open to male and female runners who are a member of a south Yorkshire running club. There is limited entry on the day (subject to places being available) – although you won’t be eligible for prizes.
Last year, 48 runners set off to cover the gruelling route on a bright and dry Tuesday night. First to the church was Dark Peak’s Brian Greaves, but he was eventually overhauled by Handsworth Road Hog’s Dean Drabble who won the handicapped event.
A close battle then ensued between two of the city’s best distance runners, Hallamshire Harriers’ pair Rob Baker and Andy Thake. In the end Andy just held on to take the fastest man title in an impressive 22 minutes 7 seconds. Dark Peak Fell Runner Nicky Spinks won both the ladies handicap and fastest female title in a time of 28 minutes 49 seconds.
Rivelin Valley Conservation Group on canal voyage
Voyage into Britain is the topic for the next Rivelin Valley Conservation Group open meeting on Tuesday 13 March, where Mick Spick will be talking about canals.
Members of the public are invited. It starts at 7:30pm at Stephen Hill Church. There is a small charge for entrance fee and refreshments.
Rivelin Valley Conservation Group scoops environment award
Rivelin Valley Conservation Group collected top prize at the Sheffield Telegraph Environment Awards this week.
The organisation is now twenty years old and continues to encourage the effective management of wildlife habitats and to reverse the decline of the nature trail.
Volunteers from a membership of 500 meet once a month for regular walks, talks from both enthusiasts and experts and also to improve the Rivelin valley environment.
Bell Hagg Inn to be converted into seven bedroom house
Plans to convert a derelict Crosspool pub into a seven bedroom house will be considered by the council planning board on Tuesday.
The Bell Hagg Inn on Manchester Road has stood empty for years but the new proposals would see the two buildings turned into a single dwelling and extended. A two-story structure would also be demolished. Planning officers are recommending that the new scheme is approved.
Loxley Valley Protection Society is critical of the plans, but Rivelin Conservation Group has welcomed the proposal.
The former pub is located opposite the entrance to Valleyside Garden Centre, and its position offers commanding views over the Rivelin valley.
View planning application 11/00131/FUL
The Star: Home conversion for disused former pub
Hallam Chase tradition continues in Crosspool
Crosspool was once again the focus for the historic Hallam Chase running event this week.
The Hallam Chase is organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by the Hallam Cricket Club. It has been running since 1862.
This year, 48 runners set off to cover the gruelling 3¼ mile route with 800′ of climb on a bright and dry Tuesday night. Dropping from Sandygate, down the infamous Den Bank, it crosses the Rivelin Valley then climbs to Stannington church before returning by the same route.
First to the church was Dark Peak’s Brian Greaves, but he was eventually overhauled by Handsworth Road Hog’s Dean Drabble who won the handicapped event.
A close battle then ensued between two of the city’s best distance runners, Hallamshire Harriers’ pair Rob Baker and Andy Thake. In the end Andy just held on to take the fastest man title in an impressive 22 minutes 7 seconds. Dark Peak Fell Runner Nicky Spinks won both the ladies handicap and fastest female title in a time of 28 minutes 49 seconds.
Next year’s event will be Tuesday 5 June at 8pm, which is also the weekend of the queen’s diamond jubilee. Spectators are welcome.
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