Lost
Lost equipment for various sports in Sheffield city centre
near Peace Gardens
Lost
listing
Posted
5 days
ago
Description
I lost my equipment for various sports after a jog around Peace Gardens in Sheffield city centre around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The bag had a cricket bat, shin guards, a training cone, and a damp towel—items I use for a midweek club session. I’d stopped to tie my shoelace by the ornate fountain and must have dropped it as I walked toward the tram stop. The gear matters to me because it’s part of a routine I’ve kept up for years with my local team. If someone happened to pick it up, I’d be grateful to have it back and keep training with the team.
Approximate last-seen location
near Peace Gardens
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