near the pond, and were responsible for running the Frecheville carnival between 1937 and 2008. The council run library service in Frecheville was withdrawn in 2014 by the local authority as a cost cutting measure. The replacement of the council run library service in Frecheville by a volunteer-led facility has been controversial, with prominent library campaign group Voices For The Library highlighting major concerns around volunteers having responsibility for the "Books On Prescription" service and issues surrounding data protection. The transfer of the library to volunteers has also resulted in huge decreases in book loans and other usage. Frecheville Comprehensive and Thornbridge School were the main schools in the area during the 20th Century, with the latter becoming The Birley Academy. Scowerdons Estate The Scowerdons estate was located to the south of Frecheville. The estate featured a number of Vic Hallam houses that were demolished in 2014. The estate was named after Scowerdons Farm, which was located to the south, on land now occupied by the A57 dual carriageway. The estate was demolished in 2012, and replacement housing has been constructed, but not yet completed as of 2021. Sport Frecheville Community Sports & Social Club is located on Silkstone Road. The club features a cricket ground, home to the Frecheville Cricket Club. Frecheville Community Association F.C. also played their home games at the club before dissolving in 2020. Birley Wood Golf Club is situated to the west of the area. See also Birley Hackenthorpe References Villages of the metropolitan borough of Sheffield