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The fourteen angels created by schools and community groups in Crosspool have created a stunning Christmassy display at St. Columba’s for the Community Angel Festival.
The angels will stay in place until Epiphany, which is 6 January. Â For details of service times visit stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk.
On Friday evening (13 December) deputy prime minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg held a constituency question and answer session at St. Columba’s church in Crosspool.
Chaired by Councillor Rob frost, nearly 90 local residents attended the meeting, which lasted just over an hour. Questions covered subjects including the national rise in food banks, flood defence zoning issues and the rankings of Lydgate Junior and Infant schools.
About a dozen Tapton School students were present with their teacher. Their questions covered tuition fees, and poor election turnout and political disillusionment among 18-25 year-olds.
Other topics included the recent gagging bill, and political disillusionment
with middle-aged voters – it seems that politics isn’t flavour of the month.
Things then got rather animated when a discussion about the banking crisis of five years ago caused considerable disagreement amongst several of those attending.
Closing questions covered Eric Pickles’ Public Development Act, politicians’ blaming tactics – which is unlikely to ever go away – and the criticism that the European Union has recently come in for. The deputy prime minister took the opportunity to reinforce his party’s support for the EU.
Thanks to John Holliday for this report.
Crosspool Forum is hosting a Childrens’ Christmas Disco on Sunday 15 December, 2013.
The event is for younger members of the Crosspool community and will run from 1.30-3.30pm in St Columba’s church hall. Father Christmas will bring a present for every child! Complementary refreshments and nibbles will be served.
You can get your ticket from Crosspool Pet Shop. Tickets are £5 per child and the accompanying parent or guardian is free. You can also contact Ian at the Forum on crosspoolforum@fsmail.net or 07713 687 955 for tickets and more information.
Download a summary of bullet points from last Thursday’s meeting.
Download a summary of bullet points from last Thursday’s meeting.
Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 25 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.
Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 25 July 2013 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. The agenda will be confirmed nearer the time.
Around 60 children plus mums and dads were entertained by Roly Bains at the messy church event at St. Columba’s on Sunday.
Roly kept the children spellbound for an hour with his clowning around on the slackrope, juggling, balancing tricks, jokes and stories.
The event was part of this year’s Crosspool Festival, which continues this week.
Live ceilidh band Fine Fettle will play at the family barn dance on Saturday 6 July at St Columba’s church hall.
You can pick up tickets from Lounge@Crosspool or by calling 0114 267 0006 – adults £6, children under 16 £3.50. The price of your ticket includes a hot meal. Bring your own drinks, glasses provided.
The barn dance starts at 7.30pm.
Darnall Dementia Awareness Group is running a training event in Crosspool on Friday 21 June from 10am-12.30pm at St. Columba’s church hall.
This workshop is ideal for friends, carers and family members of people with dementia, or for anyone who wants to understand dementia better.
There is no charge, but places are limited. To book, please ring Kate Hill on 0114 267 0006.
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