Bradfield Castle Access Project Work has progressed well over the last few weeks creating new steps and installing gates and handrails for easier access at Bradfield Castle as part of the FIPL (Farming in Protected Landscapes) project. The team began by constructing new steps, removing parts of the existing dry stone walling , before installing … Continue reading FIPL – Farming in Protected Landscapes
Award Winning Volunteers
Members of the Steel Valley Project volunteer team enjoyed a well-deserved night off to celebrate last week. Nominated for the Stocksbridge Town Council Annual Citizens Award, the team were invited to the Stocksbridge Town Hall where they were presented with a certificate and a cheque for ยฃ100 by The Mayor, Councillor Mark Whittaker, for their … Continue reading Award Winning Volunteers
Natural Flood Management – Leaky Dams Training Course March 25th 2024
Welcome to ourย new Natural Flood Management - Leaky Dams Training Course! Join us to learn all about how to effectively manage floods using leaky dams. This hands-on course will teach you practical skills and techniques to build leaky dams, as well as the theory of how they function and how to get permission to build … Continue reading Natural Flood Management – Leaky Dams Training Course March 25th 2024
How annual maintenance of wildflower meadows encourages biodiversity
Wildflower meadows are full of colour and provide vital habitats for bees, butterflies, small animals, insects, birds and other wildlife. More of us are turning patches of our gardens into wildflower habitats and No Mow May is a popular campaign. Add in the drive over recent years for farmers to help biodiversity and wildlife by … Continue reading How annual maintenance of wildflower meadows encourages biodiversity
A big welcome to our new Environmental Project Officer and volunteers
We were pleased to welcome a new member of staff to the Steel Valley Project at the end of March this year. Emma Holdsworth joined us after completing a natural flood management project with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Her background includes working with The Conservation Volunteers, delivering environmental education, and she brings experience in land management, … Continue reading A big welcome to our new Environmental Project Officer and volunteers
The Steel Valley Project in 2020
None of us could have predicted how 2020 would pan out and, when the UK government announced a national lockdown at the end of March, we had no idea that this was going to have such a long term impact. Here at the Steel Valley Project, it meant volunteer activities being suspended, day to day … Continue reading The Steel Valley Project in 2020
Steel Valley Project Annual Report: 2019-20
2019-20 was a packed year for the Steel Valley Project team and volunteers. The year ended around the Covid-19 lockdown which unfortunately forced us to pause our operations for around 3 months. However, despite the challenges currently faced by many of us, we wanted to let you know a little bit about the difference we … Continue reading Steel Valley Project Annual Report: 2019-20
New path in Birks Wood, Oughtibridge
One of our Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership projects is to improve the path surface in Birks Wood, Oughtibridge. This small, ancient woodland has an informal circular signed route for walkers to follow. However, at times, it could be very muddy and difficult for people to negotiate their way around the woods. Working with professional trail … Continue reading New path in Birks Wood, Oughtibridge
Volunteering: conservation and countryside management
Earlier this summer, the Steel Valley Project welcomed a new Environmental Project Officer, Andy Kearsey, to the team. Andy used to run his own land management business in North Devon and, also previously worked at Natural England, The RSPB, Devon Wildlife Trust and Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. Through this work, he's gained lots … Continue reading Volunteering: conservation and countryside management
New ‘Pocket Park’ opened in Stocksbridge
Work has recently been completed on Cedar Road Pocket Park in Stocksbridge, creating a natural play area for children, improving the environment for wildlife and providing an outdoor area for everyone to enjoy. The ยฃ20k project was developed following a survey of people in the area, looking at how the outdoors could be improved for … Continue reading New ‘Pocket Park’ opened in Stocksbridge