When the local Stocksbridge community asked us to set up a crowdfunding appeal earlier this year to help us replace one of our stolen strimmers, we had no idea what the response would be. However, it's fair to say that we've been blown away by everyone's generosity so far. We were originally looking to raise … Continue reading Fantastic response from community to help replace our stolen strimmer
Raising funds to replace a stolen strimmer
If you follow the Steel Valley Project on social media, you'll know that back in June we sadly had 2 of our strimmers stolen whilst working on a countryside management project in Stocksbridge. Unfortunately, although insured, we were unable to claim for the strimmers as they were stolen from one of our worksites rather than … Continue reading Raising funds to replace a stolen strimmer
AmazonSmile – a new way to donate as you buy
If you're an Amazon customer in the UK, you now have the opportunity to nominate the charity of your choice to receive a donation from Amazon of 0.5% of the net purchase price of the eligible products you buy. By logging into your Amazon account via http://www.smile.amazon.co.uk you can then select your charity from the … Continue reading AmazonSmile – a new way to donate as you buy
Steel Valley Project shortlisted for Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ scheme
The Steel Valley Project has received the news that our recent application for the 'Tesco Bags of Help' scheme has been successful, meaning that our 'Green Woodland Community Project' in Oughtibridge is being put forward to a customer vote in three Tesco stores (Barnsley Road in Fir Vale, Dykes Hall in Hillsborough and Herries Road … Continue reading Steel Valley Project shortlisted for Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ scheme
Tree planting ceremony celebrates 175 years of steelworks
A commemorative tree planting ceremony, funded by Liberty Steel and organised by the Steel Valley Project, was held this week to mark 175 years of steelworks in the Stocksbridge valley. Through a search in 'Look Local' and on social media, we tracked down some of the people involved in a similar tree planting ceremony which … Continue reading Tree planting ceremony celebrates 175 years of steelworks
Green Community Woodland Project latest
As part of our mission to attain a resilient and flourishing woodland for the future in Sensicall Park, Oughtibridge, Steel Valley Project have resumed the 'Green Community Woodland Project'. This autumnal phase of the project began with thinning out Oak trees where they’re growing too close to other Oaks, thus providing enough growing space for … Continue reading Green Community Woodland Project latest
Learn how to cleave oak wood using traditional techniques
Please note that bookings for this workshop are now closed. Are you interested in woodlands and green woodworking? On Sunday 19 November 2017 (10am - 3pm), the Steel Valley Project is running a greenwood crafts workshop in a woodland setting at Oughtibridge. The Steel Valley Project and Jasper Prachek, a local rural craftsman, will … Continue reading Learn how to cleave oak wood using traditional techniques
Were you in one of these pictures?
To celebrate 175 years of steelworks in the Stocksbridge valley, Liberty Steel, Fox Valley shopping, Stocksbridge & District History Society and the Steel Valley project are planning a heritage event which will take place on the 2nd and 3rd November at Fox Valley shopping centre. As part of the celebrations, we're looking for people who were … Continue reading Were you in one of these pictures?
Drainage work on Willow Tit habitat
With the arrival of autumn, work has started once again on a big project - protecting and improving habitats for the Willow Tit bird, one of the UK's most threatened bird species. Numbers of willow tit are reported to have declined by 88% between 1970 and 2006 and it is now listed on the UK's … Continue reading Drainage work on Willow Tit habitat
Quality firewood logs for sale
September has arrived and you may have noticed the autumnal turn has started on some of the leaves on the trees. This is a good time to get yourself ready for the winter months ahead, making the most of the last days of light and warm evenings. So, if you have a woodburner, remember that … Continue reading Quality firewood logs for sale
