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Steel Valley Project nominated for award

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Mon, 15/09/2014 - 15:32

The Steel Valley Project has been nominated for an award from Lloyds Bank Community Fund and has the chance to win up to £3,000.

If we win, the money will be used to remove barriers to people who want to improve their local environment, as well their own prospects, by helping manage green spaces in North Sheffield. The award will help people access high-quality training and volunteering opportunities for the benefit of local communities and nature.

We need your votes to get us to the finals!

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Wigtwistle Bridleway now open!

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Fri, 11/04/2014 - 12:09

The formal opening of the Wigtwistle Bridleway occurred earlier this morning. This project was funded by the Paths for Communities fund and managed by Steel Valley Project (SVP) staff, with work carried out by SVP volunteer trainees supporting the contractor, Frost Plant Hire. Some twenty enthusiastic supporters walked the distance, supported by a number of horses.

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Opening of Wigtwistle Bridleway

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Fri, 21/03/2014 - 15:28

The Steel Valley Project (SVP) is planning an event to celebrate the completion of the new bridleway constructed in Wigtwizzle Plantation near Broomhead Reservoir. This project was funded by the Paths for Communities fund and managed by SVP staff, with work carried out by SVP volunteer trainees supporting the contractor, Frost Plant Hire.

The planned event is at 10.00 am on Friday the 11th of April and will include the opportunity to walk/ride the route of one kilometre. If you, your colleagues or other interested parties would like to attend, please contact:

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Opening of Wigtwistle Bridleway

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Fri, 21/03/2014 - 15:15

The Steel Valley Project (SVP) is planning an event to celebrate the completion of the new bridleway constructed in Wigtwizle Plantation near Broomhead Reservoir. This project was funded by the Paths for Communities fund and managed by SVP staff, with work carried out by SVP volunteer trainees supporting the contractor, Frost Plant Hire.

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Environmental improvements in the Upper Don area

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Fri, 17/01/2014 - 13:57

Matthew North from the Steel Valley Project has been approached to help organise a meeting in Stocksbridge led by the Don Catchment Rivers Trust in partnership with the Environment Agency. They are hoping to link with community groups that may be interested in joining a partnership to deliver environmental improvements near the Don River, in particular the Upper Don area.

The meeting hosted by the Don Network will be on Friday 14th February from 9.30 – 12.30 at the Council Chambers in the Town Hall, Stocksbridge.

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Environmental improvements in the Upper Don area

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Fri, 17/01/2014 - 13:55

Matthew North from the Steel Valley Project has been approached to help organise a meeting in Stocksbridge led by the Don Catchment Rivers Trust in partnership with the Environment Agency. They are hoping to link with community groups that may be interested in joining a partnership to deliver environmental improvements near the Don River, in particular the Upper Don area. A map and summary description are attached.

The meeting hosted by the Don Network will be on Friday 14th February from 9.30 – 12.30 at the Council Chambers in the Town Hall, Stocksbridge.

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Walkers are Welcome/Steel Valley Project - walk

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Tue, 14/01/2014 - 08:25

Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome and the Steel Valley Project are walk jointly leading a walk. This will include the recently opened new bridleways near Wigtwistle. The approximate route will be from Bolsterstone - down and around Broomhead Reservoir – up new bridle way to Old Booth Farm/ Canyard Hills – Cowell Flat – Rocher Head - White Lee Moor - Walker Edge – then back to the reservoir through Fox Hill Wood – Ewden Village – Bolsterstone.

We will leave at 10:30.

Please were appropriate footwear and bring a snack! 

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Steel Valley Partnership Anniversary

Submitted by Dave Pickersgill on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 08:07

Steel Valley Partnership are currently running a successful series of events to celebrate the 25 years anniversary since it was established. As part of these events, SVP led a walk with Walkers are Welcome on Sunday 8th.September. Ten participants took part in an excellent four-hour circuit of the area: New Hall Wood, Whitwell Common, Underbank and the Steel Valley Walk.

** Photos from this event are available on the Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome flickr site. **

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