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- Bingham | Friends of the Porter Valley
Information about Bingham park in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Bingham Park Bingham Park is owned by Sheffield City Council and is a grassy and wooded area just west of Endcliffe Park. The higher parts have views across the valley to Ranmoor. The Park is next door to Whitley Woods where Shepherd Wheel can be found. The park also has tennis courts, a bowling green, plus an Astroturf court commonly used by local footballers. Original Owners In the mid 19th century, the land we now know as Bingham Park was owned by Robert Younge of Greystones Hall who bequeathed it in his will of 1875 to his nephew, Francis Otter of Ranby Hall, Wragby. Sir John Bingham and his wife, Maria, had a good view of the wooded hillside from their home across the valley, next to Ranmoor Church. One day, whilst looking out of their window, Sir John said to his wife, “Would you like a very fine set of jewels or would you prefer to give that beautiful gem over there to the children of Sheffield?” Lady Bingham answered that she would rather Sheffield had the jewel and so Sir John bought the 11 acres of land and in September 1911, at the opening ceremony of the park, he handed over the deeds to Sheffield’s Lord Mayor. Sports Whiteley Wood Bowling Club was formed in 1910 and had one small flat green down at the bottom of the hill. The 2 greens you can see today half way up the hill were laid out in 1914 and 1915 which was when the old pavilion was built and opened by the then president, Sir john Bingham. The current pavilion was opened on April 22nd 1972 by the then Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Alderman Hebblethwaite. The land at the top of the hill was bought by the Council in 1912 to link Whiteley Woods with Bingham Park. The golf course is marked on the 1935 map and it is still possible to see where the greens were. Photos of the area in 1950 also show allotment plots here and very few trees. Remains Further down in what is now a wooded area below Bingham Park Road is an octagonal concrete base above the path. This was the base for a shelter, a simple wooden structure, like a summer house, painted royal blue. It was built when the land in front of it was open and before the trees blocked the view of John Bingham’s house, next door to Ranmoor Church. The allotments behind the houses on Rustlings Road have been here since 1905 when the previous site, between Hunters Bar and Psalter Lane, was needed for building. On the southern side of the allotments lies an area of ancient oak woodland. Over 400 years old, this is an important wildlife habitat where it is possible to hear woodpeckers and enjoy swathes of bluebells and wood anemones. Restoration Works The Bingham Park Community Group was set up in November 2016 to encourage the community to take an active part in the redevelopment of facilities in the Park. The area had declined and needed major work to improve the facilities. With help from FoPV, funds were raised to repair walls and resurface one of the old tennis courts. Sheffield City Council in conjunction with the Lawn Tennis Association provided a couple of pay to play tennis courts which are very popular. The AstroTurf court has been repaired and some of the old tennis court areas have been landscaped, and new benches installed around the park. The remaining tennis courts were converted into a netball and basketball court in 2022, and down beside the Bowling green is a new Petanque Piste which was completed in 2025. If you would like to help the Bingham Park Community Group please let us know. Bingham Park Community Group (BPCG) Sadly parts of Bingham Park have seen better days and we are supporting a small group of enthusiastic residents of this area with plans to renovate and upgrade parts of the Park. Bingham Park Community Group wants to raise funds to improve the facilities in Bingham Park (including the football and tennis courts, bowling green, golf course and surrounding green areas). For the latest updates plese see below. If you would like to get involved in helping with these renovations please let us know via the Contact us link below. The group also has an active Facebook page - search for ‘Bingham Park Community Group’. Update from Bingham Park Community Group If you would like to make a donation towards the work of the Bingham park Community Group and the improvements to the sporting facilities please click the button here. Donate Bingham Park Community Group (BPCG) is collaborating with Friends of Porter Valley (FoPV) and Sheffield Parks Department to enhance Bingham Park's facilities. The 3 lower courts ( 1-2-3) next to the 2 new Pay to Play Tennis courts were in very bad condition. Court 3; Fundraising started in 2019 and court 3 was resurfaced and walls repaired, and fencing was provided on 2 sides in 2024. Court 1; In 2022, a Basketball/Netball court was built through fundraising from donations, grants, and crowdfunding. The posts can be rotated for both sports, and it has proved it popular and is free to access. Court 2; This saw a second Basketball court constructed in 2023. Adjacent to the basketball courts, two picnic tables have been installed. Additionally, a couple of park benches offering exceptional views of Ranmoor are situated near the courts. Children’s Adventure Trail. This trail is constructed of timber at the top of the park. The Trail was financed by Loadhog, a Sheffield firm, with some additional funds from FoPV in February 2024. Fruit Trees. In February 2025, 30 fruit trees, including greengage, apple, pear, and plum, were planted near the tennis courts. Over 80 community volunteers, including children, families, and adults, participated. The Local Area Committee funded the project. Pétanque/ Boules. This was built in 2025 beside Bingham Park's ‘old’ bowling green. Funding was provided by J.G Graves, Sheffield Town Trust, Co-op Ecclesall Road, Loadhog, and the Duck Race, with additional support from FoPV and individual donors. Skateboard Park This project is in its early stages. More details will be provided later. We are keen to do more for local teenagers - encouraging them to make more use of the facilities. Bingham Park Community Group will continue to improve the attractiveness of this piece of land after years of neglect. We meet every three months and are always on the look out for new members/volunteers. Find us on Facebook (search ‘Bingham Park Community Group’) and get updates about meetings and events.
- Endcliffe Toad | Friends of the Porter Valley
Information about the Endcliffe Park Toad sculpture, in Sheffield. The Endcliffe Park Toad The new iron toad shortly after installation on 5th Dec 2024 The Endcliffe Park Toad, seen above, is a well known piece of public art located a few metres below the Cafe. The latest version was installed on 5th December 2024 after almost a year of fundraising by FoPV, and it is made of iron by a local sculptor called Jason Thompson, who has also designed and made other works of art in Sheffield such as the 'Chair' in the Rivelin Valley. This is the third toad made by Jason to sit on this base. The first toad, in 1997, was jointly funded as a celebration of nature - by the Off the Shelf Literary festival, and Sheffield Wildlife Trust. Both wooden toads eventually deteriorated, returning them to nature, each lasting about 12 years. The remains of the 2012 toad were placed beside the holly bush beside the river. Reflecting the original heritage, the current toad sits on the open pages of a book, as with the previous two wooden toads of 1997 and 2012. Sculptor Jason Thomson, and Glyn Mansell of FoPV, visited Greystones Primary School and talked to pupils in Y2 and Y5 about the Toad project. The pupils were fascinated and later produced art and written work which was displayed in school and the Tropical Pavilion at the Botanical Gardens one Saturday in September 2024 . A selection of this work is inscribed onto the new ‘pages’ supporting the metal 2024 toad, some of which can be seen in the pictures below. The iron toad and its watch after one week. The Watch We are often asked about the watch, so we asked Jason to explain. "It’s about time and the frozen nature of sculpture as the world changes around it. The new iron toad , if left alone, could last for ten or twenty thousand years compared to 12 to 15 years for his two wooden incarnations. The frog Prince of fairy tales also comes into it, but as he’s a common toad (Bufo Bufo ) maybe a nice watch is preferable?" Close-ups of the books
- Duck Race 2026 | Friends of the Porter Valley
Details of the Annual FoPV Duck Race in Endcliffe Park. La carrera de patos FoPV Lunes de Pascua ¡Aquí vienen de nuevo! Para obtener más información sobre FoPV Duck Race, desplácese hacia abajo en esta página. O ingrese sus datos de contacto aquí y haga clic en Comprar ahora para comprar sus patos de carreras.* Teléfono / correo electrónico requerido para la emisión de premios Ventas en línea Familia de seis patos - £5 Desde ahora hasta las 14:00 horas del día de la carrera. Puede comprar grupos 'familiares' en línea aquí por £ 5 por seis patos, simplemente haga clic en la cantidad que desea en su pedido (1 = 6 patos) e incluya un código postal y un número de teléfono de contacto para que podamos contactarlo si usted son un afortunado ganador. Debido a la popularidad del evento y los múltiples puntos de venta, algunos números de pato pueden tener varios propietarios. En el caso de que estos estén entre los patos ganadores, se contacta a todos los propietarios y se les ofrece un premio. *Con las ventas de patos en línea, los números de patos se asignan consecutivamente del 1 al 2500 según la fecha y la hora de la compra. (Si se venden más de 2500 en línea, la asignación comenzará de nuevo en 1). Lamentablemente, la tecnología de la que disponemos no nos permite enviarle automáticamente los números asignados en el momento de la compra. Si prefiere conocer sus números antes de la carrera, consulte las opciones a continuación. Si desea saber qué números se asignaron a su pedido, envíe un correo electrónico DESPUÉS DEL DÍA DE LA CARRERA a mail@fopv.org.uk con el nombre y el número de contacto utilizado para realizar el pedido, cuántos patos se ordenaron, y aproximadamente la hora en que se realizó el pedido. Tenga en cuenta que este será un proceso manual y puede llevar algunos días responder a su solicitud. Duck Race 2026 06 abr 2026, 14:00 Endcliffe Park Detalles To find the duck numbers allocated to a seat, enter the seat number in the 'Find Duck Numbers' search bar below Seat numbers are preceded by the Grandstand Letter i.e. AA1 * We have been unable to find an automated online solution that allows us to sell multiples of six ducks, which in turn sends the buyer a list of those duck numbers. We have adapted this system, which is designed for the sale of physical event tickets, and allocated groups of numbers to each 'virtual seat' so that you can look up the numbers allocated to each virtual seat in the search box below. This may appear complicated, however it is currently our best solution. Otras formas de Comprar tus Patos de Carreras En persona Tanto en Endcliffe Park como en Forge Dam Cafés hasta el domingo de Pascua. También puede comprarlos el día de la carrera en los puestos de la línea de salida y cerca de Endcliffe Park Cafe. Estas ventas serán solo en efectivo, aunque puede haber una opción de tarjeta (solo pedidos familiares) en la línea de salida en ciertos momentos. Pato individual - 1€ Familia de seis patos - £5 También habrá varios carteles con códigos QR en el parque el día de la carrera, que lo llevarán de regreso a esta página donde puede comprar patos en línea. Acerca de la carrera La carrera de patos comienza a las 2 p. m. el lunes de Pascua. Ven y ayúdanos a contar regresivamente hasta el comienzo espectacular y observa cómo nuestros patos de carreras se lanzan al río. Usando una torre de lanzamiento única, FoPV Duck Race lanza 2500 patos de plástico numerados en el río Porter, justo debajo de la presa sobre Holme Wheel Dam. Flotan río abajo durante aproximadamente 450 metros, donde son capturados en una línea de meta especialmente diseñada entre el café y el Playground. Se capturan 40 patos en un tubo de alambre en el orden en que terminan la carrera, donde se mantienen seguros hasta que el Comité de Carreras de Patos de la FoPV produce, revisa y verifica la lista oficial de patos ganadores. Los patos restantes se recogen y se vuelven a colocar en sus cajas y durante las siguientes semanas se limpiarán y prepararán para el próximo año. Traiga su cámara y tome muchas fotografías y videos, y nos encantaría verlos. Envíanoslas a pictures@fopv.org.uk Los números de los patos ganadores y los nombres de los propietarios (sin incluir los datos de contacto ) se publicarán en este sitio web unos días después de la carrera. Todos los propietarios de los patos ganadores serán contactados en los días inmediatamente posteriores a la carrera, utilizando los datos proporcionados en el punto de compra. Puestos abiertos a partir de las 11h: The Course The Duck Race starts just above Holme Wheel Dam where the foot bridge crosses the river. Spectators can view the launch from 360 degrees. The course winds its way down the river for approximately 500 meters. The finish line is between the cafe and the playground where there is plenty of room on both sides of the river to see the winning duck enter the finishing 'tube' The full course can be seen in this map. Tome un Sneaky Beak en los premios Race hasta ahora Esperamos más donaciones de premios y los agregaremos aquí a medida que los obtengamos. Norfolk Arms – Cupón de alojamiento y desayuno para 2 Sheffield United FC – 2 entradas para un partido en casa Ann Turk – Pintura original de Forge Dam Pagets – Cupón de £ 100 Comida y bebida El sol naciente - Caja de cerveza Bar de vinos West 10 – Botella de champán El Ciervo – Vale Comida The Greystones - Cupón de pizza Endcliffe Park Café - Vale de comida Forge Dam Café - Vale de comida Trasmochos – Cesto Griego codicioso – Vale La Coppola – Vale Cocoa Wonderland – Chocolates de Pascua Porter Deli – Vale Cooperativa Fulwood – Botella de Prosecco Crosspool Spar – Vale de regalo de £ 40 Sunday Times Wine Club – 2 botellas de vino Tesco – Tarjeta de regalo de £ 10 Otro Abbeydale Singers – Bono de concierto para 2 Tiro con arco Ringinglow: cupón de £ 30 Famosa tienda de Sheffield - Decoración de mesa de peltre Estudio de diseño: lámpara de mesa, botella de luz LED, botellas Grandma Starlight, letrero luminoso, unicornio Luz, Pato de Tela con Quack, 2 Velas Pistola. Rhyme & Reason – 2 vales de £10 Floristería Brookhouse – Planta Running with Scissors – Cupón de £30 para curso de costura Accesorios de pétalos - Vale Toques finales: gran bufanda azul marino oscuro y un estilo de collar de torque Fired Art – 2 Vales para Curso de Cerámica Hardware de Sharrow Vale - Cupón Cuatro cuchillos para bistec Arthur Price Juguetes, libros y materiales de arte para niños.
- Documents | Friends of the Porter Valley
The legal documents of the Friends of the Porter Valley in Sheffield. Documentos Nuestras políticas y constitución se enumeran aquí y se pueden descargar para que las lea. Constitution Privacy Safety Safeguarding Volunteers Conflict of Interest Finance Complaints Bingham Park Sub Group Insurance - PLI As a registered charity we are required to hold Public Liability Insurance. It provides cover for slips, trips and falls, and injuries suffered by third parties as well as claims made against us for accidental damage caused to someone else's property. The 'blame and claim' culture combined with tough economic times has seen the number of claims (genuine and 'speculative') rise at a fast pace and for many years our trustees have elected to have public liability insurance to protect themselves and the Friends of the Porter Valley against allegations of negligence, including any legal fees or expenses should a case need to be defended in court. Volunteers Importantly however, the cover we have with our insurer also covers our volunteers whilst taking part in any of our organised activities, irrespective of their membership status.
- Whiteley Woods - Upper | Friends of the Porter Valley
Information about Upper Whiteley Woods in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Whiteley Woods - Upper This is the section of valley from Armchair Bridge up to Carr Bridge, just above Forge Dam. Walkers leave the formal pathways completely, entering a wooded area, the River flowing down its natural bed with rough paths on either side. Alder, beech, oak, sycamore, ash, hawthorn and holly, make up this area of ancient woodland, providing habitats for a wide variety of invertebrates and shelter for owls, hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. This area is alive with songbirds. Grey wagtails can be seen foraging along the valley floor and dippers perch characteristically on rocks midstream then dive into the water, walking against the currents in search of small invertebrates which abound in the river. Wire Mill On the left side of the river, steps or a steep path lead up to Wire Mill Dam. This used to be a popular location for anglers and model boat enthusiasts in the past. In early spring you may hear your first chiff-chaff, followed by warblers, swallows and swifts. On the Dam itself can be seen coots, moorhens, mallards and mandarins and as summer arrives so do the waterlilies. On the path beside the Dam is a memorial to Thomas Boulsover, the first owner of Wire Mill, who in the 18th century, invented Sheffield Plate. The path upstream runs alongside a man-made channel or goit. This is the supply for Wire Mill Dam and takes water from the Porter just below Forge Dam, creating a high fall of water, sufficient to accommodate two wheels each 11 metres in diameter. Secret Door Before the road bridge at Forge Dam there are 3 tiers of gabions lining the far side of the River. They protect the bank when the River is in flood. On your left as you reach the road is a 3-storey building in which workers lived and produced buttons made from Sheffield Plate. If you take an immediate left turn on reaching the tarmac road and climb up Ivy Cottage Lane you will see on your right steps leading to a carved wooden door which bears the inscription…. ‘Chestnut, Plane & Sycamore, who or what lies behind the door?’ This unusual feature hides a concrete support which stabilises the tree. Buildings There are almost 50 nests in the rookery on the right just before the playground. The rooks can be seen in daytime out on fields high in the valley and return noisily to roost at night. Some of Thomas Boulsover’s ancillary buildings still exist at Forge Dam although the Forge itself has gone. Here a large wheel drove two tilt hammers and a smaller wheel operated blowers for the furnaces. The popular Forge Dam café is housed in a structure which was once Sharrow Vale Wesleyan Reform Chapel. On the Dam there is often a motionless grey heron amongst the reeds keeping watch on the duck families and throughout the year there may be an opportunity to spot a kingfisher or two.
- Proposals | Friends of the Porter Valley
Details about the proposals to renovate Forge Dam in Sheffield. Propuestas de represa Forge El 'Proyecto de mejora del hábitat y el patrimonio de Forge Dam' es una asociación de Friends of the Porter Valley, el Ayuntamiento de Sheffield y otras partes interesadas. Su propósito es restaurar la presa como un servicio para la gente de Sheffield y como un hábitat para la vida silvestre. Nuestros planes incluyen: Árboles Limpieza de árboles y arbustos del aliviadero y muro de la presa. Esto puede ser impopular, pero mantendremos informado al público para que entienda que el trabajo es necesario para proteger la estructura de la presa para que pueda durar otros 250 años. La isla Reducir el tamaño de la isla y eliminar los árboles, ya que esta fue la opción más popular (en lugar de eliminar la isla por completo o dejarla como está) cuando realizamos una consulta pública. Barcos Muchas personas recuerdan los botes de remos, que solían estar en Forge Dam, con mucho cariño. Sin embargo, NO hay planes para devolverlos como parte de estas propuestas. Limo Reducir la cantidad de sedimento que llega a la presa mediante la construcción de un muro de "formación" a lo largo de la ruta original del arroyo para fomentar el flujo continuo. También se trabaja con los propietarios aguas arriba. Sin embargo, la mayor parte del proyecto, y la más costosa, consistirá en eliminar el cieno que se encuentra actualmente en la presa, lo que tendrá que esperar hasta que los fondos se hayan recaudado por completo. Obras de presa de forja En enero de 2021, el Consejo aprobó las propuestas de restauración, que incluyen: 'eliminación de sedimentos, la inserción de un muro discreto para dirigir el arroyo sobre el aliviadero y abordar el antiguo problema de sedimentación, y la creación de un atractivo cuerpo de agua abierto con una variedad de profundidades, una isla reconfigurada y plantación en los bancos perimetrales en Ordenar a mejorar el hábitat para la vida silvestre'. Ahora está previsto que la limpieza práctica comience en el otoño de 2021 y en los meses intermedios se sentaron las bases prácticas para la restauración, lo que significa que ambas partes firmaron un acuerdo de asociación, FoPV donará £ 267,000 al Consejo, especificaciones y licitaciones para se emitieron los distintos trabajos especializados y se redactaron los planes de mejora del hábitat. En mayo, se nombró a 'Sanctus Ltd', un especialista en ingeniería ambiental. Su equipo tiene una excelente experiencia relevante en proyectos como el nuestro, fueron nombrados Mejor Empresa Verde en los Premios a los Líderes Empresariales de 2020 y llevarán a cabo la restauración hasta su finalización. El alcance formal de las obras se puede descargar aquí y un documento PDF que muestra los planes para la presa Forge y el valle sobre ella. Historia
- Awards | Friends of the Porter Valley | Sheffield
Details of the awards and nominations we have received over the years. FoPV en los Premios A lo largo de los años, la FoPV y sus miembros se han visto nominados y ganados varios premios. 2013 Premios Ángel de la Herencia Inglesa Shepherd Wheel nominado para Heritage Rescue. 2012 Premios Medioambientales Sheffield Telegraph 2012 GANADORA en la categoría Individual para Ros Hancock en reconocimiento a todo su trabajo para los Amigos de Porter Valley Premios Ángel de la Herencia Inglesa: Certificado de reconocimiento a Friends of the Porter Valley por su trabajo de rescate de Shepherd Wheel 2011 Premios Medioambientales Sheffield Telegraph 2011 GANADOR en la categoría Comunidad para Friends of the Porter Valley Otros logros y actividades Investigación, redacción de informes y publicación. Paseos mensuales organizados; charlas trimestrales, etc. Perfil elevado a través del enlace con; Otros amigos/grupos de interés, Funcionarios y concejales del Ayuntamiento de Sheffield, grupos juveniles etc Recaudación de fondos para las restauraciones de Shepherd Wheel y Forge Dam. Creó eventos comunitarios, por ejemplo carrera de patos, Ferias de Otoño e Invierno, participó en los mercados callejeros de Sharrow Vale. Creó un grupo de conservación dos veces al mes, trabajando con el personal del consejo para hacer mantenimiento de bosques, plantación de árboles/bulbos/flores silvestres, limpieza de ríos/bocio en los valles, caminos, escalones y bancos construidos y reparados. Parque Endcliffe: Creación de gimnasio para adultos, Montaje asistido de equipos de Parkour y, remodelación del parque infantil. Shepherd Wheel: Logró la restauración de Shepherd Wheel para que funcione correctamente junto con otras partes interesadas. Ahora abierto al público los fines de semana y festivos; admisión libre. Presa Wire Mill: animó y ayudó al Ayuntamiento de Sheffield a reparar las fugas y reconstruir el bocio de la cabeza. presa de la fragua: apoyó la remodelación del café, mejoramiento de baños, limpieza y mantenimiento del área como parte de la restauración general del área inmediata. Restauración del (renombrado) Puente de Oliver. Mejora del espacio abierto de Common Lane como parque natural urbano.
- Nature Counts | Friends of the Porter Valley
Information about the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Nature Counts Initiative 'La naturaleza cuenta' Esto es un Iniciativa 'Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust' que busca comprender mejor la vida silvestre y los hábitats de ciertas áreas. Los Amigos de Porter Valley están alentando a sus miembros a involucrarse para ayudar a contribuir a comprender mejor la vida silvestre y los hábitats de nuestra parte de Porter Valley. Al hacer clic en el logotipo a continuación, puede envíe sus avistamientos, lo que a su vez ayudará al 'Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust' a tomar mejores decisiones de conservación basadas en evidencia y, a su vez, informar su estrategia de Paisajes Vivos en el área más amplia de Sheffield y Rotherham. No necesita registrarse o crear una cuenta, simplemente haga clic en el logotipo a continuación y comience a registrar sus avistamientos. Sin duda, tenemos muchos miembros informados y altamente competentes, como lo demuestran las magníficas fotografías que vemos en Facebook y Twitter, que caminan y observan los cambios que ocurren durante el año. Este es el tipo de información que nos gustaría capturar con el tiempo usando 'Nature Counts'. Por ejemplo, mientras camina, anda en bicicleta o corre por el valle, si ve algo como los que se enumeran a continuación, simplemente vaya a la página de Nature Counts y registre su avistamiento; es muy rápido y fácil de hacer; El primer trago, El último veloz, hongos interesantes, Mariposa, Polilla, actividad lunar, Primera floración de la anémona de bosque, o incluso; ¡El avistamiento de un campañol de agua!
- Shepherd Wheel | Friends of the Porter Valley
Information about Shepherd Wheel in Sheffield. An FoPV project. rueda de pastor Los horarios de apertura Abierto todos los sábados y domingos y festivos horario de verano británico Invierno (GMT) 10 am a 4 pm 11am a 3pm Shepherd Wheel es un taller de molienda accionado por agua del siglo XVIII, con orígenes al menos en 1584, cuando se mencionó la Porter Wheel en el testamento de William Beighton de Stumper Lawe, alquilado al conde de Shrewsbury. Edward Shepherd, quien invirtió en los edificios y el estanque, arrendó el sitio en 1749 y le dio su nombre actual. Hubo varios propietarios del negocio durante los siglos siguientes y la familia Hind lo estaba trabajando cuando finalmente cerró en 1930. En 2012, se completó una extensa restauración de 5 años y £ 1 millón, con fondos del Heritage Lottery Fund, Sheffield City. Consejo y Amigos de Porter Valley. Los horarios de apertura Abierto todos los sábados y domingos y festivos horario de verano británico Invierno (GMT) 10 am a 4 pm 11am a 3pm Shepherd Wheel es un taller de molienda accionado por agua del siglo XVIII, con orígenes al menos en 1584, cuando se mencionó la Porter Wheel en el testamento de William Beighton de Stumper Lawe, alquilado al conde de Shrewsbury. Edward Shepherd, quien invirtió en los edificios y el estanque, arrendó el sitio en 1749 y le dio su nombre actual. Hubo varios propietarios del negocio durante los siglos siguientes y la familia Hind lo estaba trabajando cuando finalmente cerró en 1930. En 2012, se completó una extensa restauración de 5 años y £ 1 millón, con fondos del Heritage Lottery Fund, Sheffield City. Consejo y Amigos de Porter Valley. Donate Los horarios de apertura Abierto todos los sábados y domingos y festivos horario de verano británico Invierno (GMT) 10 am a 4 pm 11am a 3pm Shepherd Wheel es un taller de molienda accionado por agua del siglo XVIII, con orígenes al menos en 1584, cuando se mencionó la Porter Wheel en el testamento de William Beighton de Stumper Lawe, alquilado al conde de Shrewsbury. Edward Shepherd, quien invirtió en los edificios y el estanque, arrendó el sitio en 1749 y le dio su nombre actual. Hubo varios propietarios del negocio durante los siglos siguientes y la familia Hind lo estaba trabajando cuando finalmente cerró en 1930. En 2012, se completó una extensa restauración de 5 años y £ 1 millón, con fondos del Heritage Lottery Fund, Sheffield City. Consejo y Amigos de Porter Valley. Si desea visitar la dirección completa es: rueda de pastor bosque blanco Fuera de la carretera de Hangingwater Sheffield S11 2 años Tenga en cuenta: Como Shepherd Wheel está en un parque, no hay estacionamiento para automóviles en el lugar y hay una distancia para caminar desde las carreteras cercanas, donde se permite estacionar. Sin embargo, el sitio tiene acceso nivelado para usuarios de sillas de ruedas, ciclistas, cochecitos, etc. No hay baño público en el lugar. ¡Únase a nosotros como voluntario en Shepherd Wheel! No necesita ninguna calificación específica, aunque una formación en ingeniería o trabajar con grupos son habilidades útiles. Pero si disfruta y está interesado en conocer y hablar con la gente sobre Shepherd Wheel y la historia industrial de Sheffield; y está entusiasmado por compartir el conocimiento y la comprensión de este sitio único, ¡entonces el voluntariado podría ser para usted! ¿Cómo me inscribo? Póngase en contacto con nosotros mediante la página ' Contáctenos ', nos pondremos en contacto con usted sobre el siguiente paso. Nuestros Voluntarios Hable con los visitantes sobre el sitio, la ubicación y Sheffield La historia industrial de . Trabaje con un miembro del personal de SIMT para mantener el sitio ordenado y los visitantes seguros. Tener flexibilidad en las fechas y horarios de su voluntariado. Hay espacios de 2 horas para elegir; (10-12 h), (12-14 h) y (14-16 h) en verano y (11-13 h) y (1-3 h) en invierno. Le pedimos que intente ofrecer una o dos veces al mes, o más si lo desea. No tienes que hacer un compromiso regular, sin embargo, un compromiso regular ayudará a distribuir la tarea entre el equipo de voluntarios. Reciba información y apoyo formativo de un coordinador voluntario y de los ingenieros de SIMT, que operan la maquinaria. Restoration Works Some images taken during the restoration works from 2008 to 2012. Video of Restoration Works
- Forge Dam Playground | Friends of the Porter Valley
The Forge Dam Playground and News about its renovation. Parque infantil Forge Dam En 2018, con generosas donaciones del público, The Friends of the Porter Valley organizó mejoras muy necesarias en el patio de recreo. La imagen aquí muestra cómo se coloca la hierba falsa. Sin embargo, hay muchos otros trabajos que deben realizarse y oportunidades para reemplazar más equipos. Para hacer eso, necesitamos recaudar más dinero, así que si desea ayudar, considere hacer una donación usando el botón a continuación, o síganos en nuestras muchas mañanas de trabajo que organizamos dos veces al mes. Si desea hacer una donación para Forge Dam Playground, use el botón aquí: Donar To find out the latest news about progress, please take a look at our blogs below. Aún no hay ninguna entrada publicada en este idioma Una vez que se publiquen entradas, las verás aquí.
- Whiteley Woods - Lower | Friends of the Porter Valley
Information about Lower Whiteley Woods in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Whiteley Woods - Lower Whiteley Woods, acquired by Sheffield Corporation in stages in the early years of the 20th century, is a narrow linear park which occupies an area of c11.5 hectares. The Porter Brook runs through the centre of the park with fairly steep, well-wooded valley sides to the north and south. The area inside the park, close to the Rustlings Road entrance, is formal with grass areas and shrub and tree plantings. There is a gradual transition in style from here towards the less formal character higher up the valley. The lodge at the park entrance was erected in 1908 at a cost of £640 and consisted of 2 rooms and a scullery on the ground floor, 3 bedrooms, a shelter and conveniences. Woods & Dams To the left of the main path is Trippett Wood, an area of ancient woodland, dating back to at least 1600. Woodpeckers, jays, tree-creepers and nuthatches are commonly seen in the woodland, whilst dippers and wagtails are resident near the river. A short distance into Whiteley Woods is the Ibbotson Dam, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is sometimes known as the Upper Spur Gear Dam, the name originating from the arrangement of the Wheel’s gear drive and different to that used on other wheels in the area. The Wheel and dam were bequeathed to Francis Otter in 1875 by his uncle, Robert Younge, owner and resident of Greystones Hall. Francis Otter sold them to Sheffield Corporation in the early 20th century. Mills Walter Charles Ibbotson was a grinder who leased the Ibbotson Wheel in the 1890s but by the turn of the century he had diversified as the area became more attractive for leisure activities. His advertisement in the Sheffield Independent of 1896 states “PORTER GLEN, TOP OF ENDCLIFFE PARK – Visitors will find Good Accommodation for Hot Water; Teas Provided, Schools and Parties Catered for; Boating, Swings; a large play ground -W C IBBOTSON” The Wheel was in good order in 1930 when it was suggested that it could become an industrial museum similar to Shepherd Wheel. Nothing came of the idea and the Wheel was demolished in the 1950s. Armchair Bridge There are the remains of a dam between Highcliffe Road and Whiteley Wood Road and the main path follows the goit. This was the site of the Leather Wheel, built in 1754 and shortly afterwards incorporated into the works of Thomas Boulsover. Sometimes alternatively known as the Nether Wheel, it ceased operating around 1900 and was demolished in 1907. A bridge, stone-built with seating niches and ornamental copings, across the Porter on Whiteley Wood Road, is known as the ‘armchair bridge’. Photos from the early 20th century show the sides of the bridge as being made of wooden lattices. These have now been replaced with stone.
- Porter Clough | Friends of the Porter Valley
Information about Porter Clough in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Porter Clough Crossing Woodcliffe at Carr Bridge, close to the confluence of the river Porter and the May Brook, a path enters the Porter Clough section of the Porter Valley. A stone near the entrance records the gift of the land to the city by the J G Graves Trust in 1938. To the right is a small hamlet, Carr Houses, typical of the settlements in this part of the valley. The original, left-hand end of the terrace dates back to 1675 and in 1707 was a small public house. As you walk up the path, across the fields to the right are a cluster of buildings on the site of the former Fulwood Corn Mills, the highest water mills in the valley. The lower mill was demolished around 1950 and both the dams filled in. However, the main buildings of the upper mill are still occupied. It was at this mill that buttons and snuff boxes, produced lower down the valley at the works of Thomas Boulsover, were given their final buffing and polishing. After crossing Mark Lane, the main path continues uphill and is easy to miss as it runs parallel to Clough Lane. It closely follows the course of the Porter Brook as it crosses to either side a couple of times, as the gradient begins to increase. The Waterfall Known affectionately as The Porter Falls, this is the only natural waterfall on the river. At only four metres high they can be a spectacular sight after heavy rain. A small bridge across the brook bears a plaque in memory of Oliver Gilbert, a renowned ecologist and Friend of the Porter Valley who inspired the restoration of the bridge. Jacobs Ladder Not far above the Falls, and to the left of Clough Lane, is a very steep path straight up the hillside known as Jacob’s Ladder. This was once the site of a ski lift operated by the Sheffield Ski Club and the slope is still a popular place for winter sports. From here, the main walk leaves Clough Lane and enters a deep wooded ravine containing many beech trees. The path becomes narrow with very steep, dramatic sides as it reaches its steepest gradient. The surrounding landscape is rural in character and the clough itself is informal, with natural woodland along what is the narrowest section of the valley. Hares can be seen throughout the clough, and birds of prey such as kestrel, buzzards and sparrow hawk are regularly spotted as are crows, rooks and ravens. Source of the Porter At the top, on Fulwood Lane there is a Toposcope, or orientation cairn, as shown at the top of this page. Built in 2005 and funded by local Rotary Clubs, it indicates the direction and distance to notable features which can be seen on a clear day. Across the road the path continues through the open fields to the old Brown Edge Quarries which were well known for producing high quality sandstone roofing slates. The source of the Porter is beyond the quarry where a boundary fence marks the start of Hallam Moors, a sphagnum bog on the watershed above Ringinglow. A wooden footbridge gives access to a gate that leads you onto Rud Hill where you can enjoy panoramic views back down the valley.

