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Reverend Frances Eccleston officially made vicar of Crosspool
Last Thursday evening over 80 people attended a special service at St Columba’s Church for the licencing of the priest-in-charge.
This now means that Reverend Frances Eccleston is now officially licenced as vicar of Crosspool.
Bishop of Doncaster Peter Burrows and many other church dignitaries attended the service together with many of the local congregation.
At the same time Frances was licenced to the post of bishop’s adviser in pastoral care and reconciliation, a role which she will carry out alongside her duties in the parish.
Agenda for Thursday 30 October 2014 AGM/Open Meeting
Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting/annual AGM will take place on Thursday 30 October at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm.
Come along and give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.
Guest speakers this time include:
- Nick Hetherington & Claire Tideswell (Streets Ahead)
- Andy Metcalfe (Performance Manager, First Bus)
- Mike & Dee; Sportsman Presentation
- Hagg Lane Allotment Society
Crosspool walk launched by Activity Sheffield
Activity Sheffield is launching a weekly walk starting from Crosspool.
From 27 October 2014 to 1 September 2015 a guided Healthy Steps walk will take place on Tuesdays, giving people the opportunity to explore the green space around our community.
The circular free walk takes place 10am-12pm, with walkers meeting at St Columba’s church at 503, Manchester Rd, Crosspool, Sheffield s10 5PL.
You can just turn up on the day, but it helps if you book ahead. For more details email activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 2734266.
Activities for children resume at St Columba’s
Autumn activities for children at St Columba’s church on Manchester Road are starting for the new term.
Stepping Stones, the music and story-time for pre-schoolers and their carers, is on Fridays at 1.45pm and is now fortnightly.
Messy Church starts up again on 27 September. This is a time of fun and crafts for families with primary school-age children, on Saturday from 4-6pm. The session includes family tea.
In collaboration with St Timothy’s church Crookes, St Solumba’s is offering a youth Alpha course, for young people aged 11+ who are interested in the Christian faith. There will be food, fun, video clips and opportunity to discuss in small groups. This will be on Thursdays at 6pm starting on 18 September.
You are welcome to drop in at any of these sessions or for further information on any of these events, contact Diane Ryan on 07501 271754 or via st.columbas@hotmail.co.uk.
Bullet points from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 31 July 2014
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Prayers for peace at St Columba’s
Churchgoers at St Columba’s are inviting Crosspool residents to join them for prayers for peace in Gaza/Israel on Wednesdays throughout August at 8.30pm.
Agenda for Thursday 31 July 2014 Open Meeting
Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 31 July at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm.
Come along and give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.
Guest speakers this time include:
- First Group’s commercial and business managers report on 51 bus route progress
- Nick Hetherington, network manager for AMEY Streets Ahead road resurfacing
programme
- Todd Micklethwaite, Activity Sheffield: Walk boost in Crosspool
Special service to mark 60 years of St. Columba’s
June 2014 marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of St. Columba’s church in Crosspool.
The church is having a range of events and activities to celebrate this milestone, starting with a special service at 10.30am on Sunday 8 June.
Public meeting to discuss 51 bus route with First on Friday 30 May 2014
Are you dissatisfied with the 51 bus service? Come along to a public meeting in Crosspool to discuss the Crosspool/Lodge Moor service with a representative of First group later this month.
The meeting takes place on Friday 30 May at St Columba’s church and starts at 7pm.
First Bus Commercial Director Adam Timewell will be in attendance to address your concerns and answer questions about the service.
The meeting has been organised on behalf of the three Crookes councillors as one of their public meetings under the new local ward arrangements.
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