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Details how Sheffield City Council involve FoPV in consultations, and the FoPV policy on getting involved with planning applications within the valley. Consultas de planificación El Ayuntamiento de Sheffield se pone en contacto periódicamente con la FoPV en relación con las obras previstas en el valle. También nos proporcionan varios documentos para algunas de las obras que explican sus planes y qué trabajo se debe realizar. Siempre que fue posible, proporcionamos enlaces a estos documentos para su información. Planning Applications We sometimes receive requests from members, and non members, asking us to support them in objecting to local planning applications. FoPV doesn’t usually raise objections unless the proposal will damage special landscapes (for example the Mayfield Valley). We are an environmental charity and Trustees are very careful not to make assumptions about what 800+ members might think about specific developments around and outside the perimeter of this large and very varied parkland. Some members might take the view that specific applications seem to be a reasonable proposal in the light of recent similar planning applications in a particular area. We do however have people on the committe who take an interest in planning applications and developments within the valley, or at least the section we refer to as 'our patch'. These are discussed at committee meetings and where we feel it is necessary we encourage our members to consider adding their voice via the Sheffield C ouncil Planning Portal .

Trems & Conditions for the FoPV annual Duck Race. Enlaces de referencia de FoPV Aquí se proporcionan enlaces a otras organizaciones o grupos que están involucrados con FoPV, o brindan un interés específico relacionado con nuestro trabajo. Fideicomiso de museos industriales de Sheffield SIMT está financiado por el Ayuntamiento de Sheffield, la Universidad Sheffield Hallam y la Universidad de Sheffield y son socios de FoPV en Shepherd Wheel Café Forge Dam Detalles sobre este Café Café del parque Endcliffe Detalles sobre este Café La gavilla del río Un sitio dedicado a uno de nuestros ríos vecinos. El paseo redondo El Sheffield Round Walk pasa por Porter Valley, este enlace explica su ruta a medida que pasa. Sociedad Astronómica de Sheffield Un grupo de astrónomos que se reúnen en el Centro Ambiental en el Valle de Mayfield. Grupo de Conservación del Valle de Rivelin Un grupo similar al FoPV velando por los intereses del vecino valle de Rivelin. Proyecto de asociación Sheffield Moors Aproximadamente 56 kilómetros cuadrados de paisaje de tierras altas en el sector público o propiedad benéfica en el borde occidental de Sheffield. Asociación Comunitaria y Juvenil de Hallam Detalles de las actividades y eventos organizados por este grupo. niños de sheffield Un sitio web para encontrar algo que hacer en Sheffield con los niños. Centro de descubrimiento JG Graves Woodland Ubicado en los extensos y hermosos bosques de Ecclesall, el Woodland Discovery Center es la instalación interior y exterior perfecta para una variedad de eventos y una visita al bosque. Back to Tickets

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.

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.

Details of the FoPV interactive map of the valley. rueda de pastor To get the map on your phone click this icon We have developed an interactive map to help you discover the numerous points of interest along the valley. Some well known, others not so well known. It is intended to be updated as an when new information becomes available. If you are aware of anything that is missing, or needs amending please Contact Us and let us know as much information as posible, including 'Links' that help verify the information. It's designed to be used on your smartphone as you walk through the valley, helping you to discover features such as; Architecture & Industry, Landscape & Geology, Birds, Trees & Flora, Viewpoints & Historic Photos, River & Water Sites, Memorial Plaques & Seats, and Maps & Paintings For Android phones, click on the link above and it will open in either Google Maps or the Chrome browser. Google Maps You will have the blue location spot to identify your location and all the interactive links will work. Chrome Browser You can go to “Google Maps ”, click “you ”, click “maps ”, click “Friends of Porter Valley guide ”. For Apple devices, it will help to have “Google Chrome” installed from the App store. Click on the link above and the map will open in “Google Chrome” and all the interactive links will work. If it opens into “Google Maps” (with blue location spot) unfortunately many of the links won’t work. If this is the case follow the Important Information instructions on the screen. Photos Many of the links contain photographs from that spot, both past and present, as well as some videos. To view these, click on the image to open the photo in the photo viewer, and where there are more than one image you can swipe left or right to scroll through them. Hiding The Map Using Google Maps App, you can hide the interactive map if you are not using it. Open the maps app. At the bottom there are some options - click on 'You' Then select the fopv map. Once opened you should have the map and the option to view the legend like below. Click on 'View map legend'. This brings up options to 'share' or 'close'. Click on 'Close' and that removes it from your view

Home page of the Friends of the Porter Valley (FoPV) a Friends Group in Sheffield. Committed to the Conservation, Protection and Restoration of the Porter and Mayfield Valleys. Amigos del valle de Porter conservando - Proteger - Restaurar Hazte miembro Ingreso de miembros Conservación Preservación Restauración Duck Race 2026 The 2026 Winning Ducks are listed on our winners page, for details click here Duck Race 2026, Winners Download our interactive map and guide For more details and instructions Document To find out more about us, and the status of the valley as a Local Nature Reserve, click on the link here About Us que pasa Los detalles de nuestros eventos y actividades se proporcionan aquí. Haga clic en un evento para obtener más información. Our latest projects We are currently looking at improvements to The Forge Dam Playground In the Autumn of 2022 we completed a consultation of playground users and everyone with an interest in the Forge Dam area, and were pleased to receive nearly 180 suggestions and comments. We are working with those suggestions and comments, and are implementing as many as posible as and when funds permit. Details of updates that we have made can be found on our blags about the playground. Take a look at that section for up to date information. We are of course accepting donations via our own secure donation page. Donate Paseos Guiados About Us About the FoPV Find out who we are and what we do Find Out More The Rivers Trust We are assisting the Rivers Trust in monitoring the sewage being put into the Porter. Nature Counts Your Sightings Contribute to the Nature Counts initiative with your sightings in the Porter Valley Donate Make a Donation Click on the this link for a list of our current projects, or sign up to easyfundraising below to get online shops to donate to us. Help Raise Money for FoPV with..... If you shop online you can get the shops you use to make a small donation to us without any cost to you. By signing up to easyfundraising using the link below, you can download a reminder onto your computer which identifies shops you are about to shop with as ones that will make a donation to FoPV after you place your order. There is also an App for your phone if you prefer. Thank you

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.

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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

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.

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

Details of the FoPV Work Mornings which are organised every 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday in each month. mañanas de trabajo As one of nearly 90 Friends' groups in Sheffield, we work in partnership with the Sheffield Parks Department to ensure that our green spaces are well-used and maintained. Sheffield boasts one of the largest number of 'Friends Of' groups in the UK in comparison with other major cities. To help with that we meet with the Parks Department at the start of each year to discuss what we can do to help, and organise Work Mornings where those tasks can be undertaken. These take place on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday in each month, staring at 9:45am until 1pm. For more details about where we meet each time, please see the calendar entry on our home page. El segundo jueves y el cuarto martes de cada mes es una mañana de trabajo que comienza a las 10 a. m. y termina alrededor de la 1 p. m. Si desea unirse a nosotros, comuníquese con el organizador que se muestra en la entrada del calendario para ese día. Consulte el calendario en la página de inicio para conocer las fechas y los puntos de encuentro. Nos reunimos con los Rangers y nos involucramos en cualquier tarea práctica que sea necesaria; Limpiando zarzas, Cortar la maleza que invade los caminos, Recogida de basura, y muchas actividades más. Visite la sección Blog de nuestro sitio web para leer sobre nuestras actividades anteriores de Work Morning. Si tiene más preguntas, contáctenos a través del enlace en la parte superior de esta página. PLI Insurance 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. You can see our full statement about our PLI on the 'Documents ' page Work Morning Blogs Keep upto date with all the activity we have been upto on our work mornings by looking through our blogs below. Aún no hay ninguna entrada publicada en este idioma Una vez que se publiquen entradas, las verás aquí.