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The team recently carried out work at Cross Farm in Bradfield as part of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL) Gateways to the Peak project. The focus of the work was to improve accessibility along a steep and often slippery pathway. A new series of steps was installed to make the route safer and easier … Continue reading Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL) – Gateways to the Peak

In November, Steel Valley Project was delighted to be voted fourth in Stocksbridge Town Council’s Participatory Budget. UPDATE : Work is now completed https://www.facebook.com/reel/2232051210654684 The funding is being used in the restoration of dry stone walls in Bitholmes Wood. These walls once bordered old countryside routes  and acted as important field boundaries within the woodland. … Continue reading Stocksbridge Town Council – Update on Participatory Budget – Dry Stone Walling in Bitholmes Wood

Steel Valley Project recently worked in partnership with Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust at Wyming Brook Nature Reserve to install a new K-barrier and replace an existing horse hop, helping to improve access  across the site. What initially seemed like a straightforward task soon proved far more challenging than expected. As the team began digging the … Continue reading Installation of K barriers & Horse hops at Wyming Brook Nature Reserve

Along with many other charity and third sector organisations, Steel Valley Project relies on the support of volunteers. Without them, we simply couldn’t carry out all the work we do. In early January, Steel Valley Project hosted its first “Find Out About Volunteering” event at our office in Stocksbridge Town Hall. Attendees enjoyed a relaxed … Continue reading Drop In for Breakfast – Find Out about Volunteering Event

Take a look at this brilliant video showcasing the fantastic work the SVP team undertook at Beighton Marsh. A rather imposing and overgrown hedge was clearly in need of some care and attention, and the team turned to hedge laying – a traditional countryside craft – to restore it. Hedgelaying involves partially cutting and bending … Continue reading Hedgelaying at Beighton Marsh

We are pleased to say we are taking part in the Stocksbridge Town Councils Participatory Budgeting Scheme where local community groups can apply for funding to support projects improving the local area Steel Valley Project really needs your support to repair the ancient dry-stone wall and improve the path network in Bitholmes Wood — making … Continue reading Bitholmes Wood Project – we need your support

Join us for a Bat Ride! Wednesday 1st October | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Come along for an evening adventure with the Steel Valley Project as we cycle through the local countryside in search of bats! We'll be using bat detectors to help us track down these fascinating nocturnal creatures as dusk falls. While we can’t … Continue reading Bats & Bikes Ride

Take a look at our Autumn newsletter - a summary of what we've been up to and some seasonal information to read and enjoy https://mailchi.mp/33e827a0e1f1/steel-valley-project-getting-the-new-year-of-to-a-flying-start-9254639

Worrall’s green spaces are about to become even more vibrant, thanks to a new wildflower meadow project taking place at Worrall Recreation Ground and Sycamore Park which has been funded by an award from The National Lottery Community Fund. Led by the Steel Valley Project, in partnership with the Worrall Environment Group and Sheffield City … Continue reading Wildflower Meadows to Bloom in Worrall Parks

Discover the fun of Cycling – Free Community Bike Rides If you've been thinking about getting out your bike to enjoy the wonderful weather and get outdoors, or you're new to cycling and not sure where to start, this is the perfect opportunity! Join the team at Steel Valley Project for a fun and relaxed … Continue reading FREE Easy Going Bike Rides