Links to similar sites of interest to the Friends of the Porter Valley in Sheffield. Liens de référence FoPV Vous trouverez ici des liens vers d'autres organisations ou groupes qui sont impliqués dans FoPV, ou qui présentent un intérêt spécifique lié à notre travail. Fiducie des musées industriels de Sheffield SIMT est financé par le conseil municipal de Sheffield, l'université de Sheffield Hallam et l'université de Sheffield et est partenaire de FoPV à Shepherd Wheel Café du barrage de Forge Détails sur ce café Café du parc Endcliffe Détails sur ce café La gerbe de la rivière Un site dédié à l'une de nos rivières voisines. La marche ronde Le Sheffield Round Walk traverse la vallée de Porter, ce lien explique son itinéraire lors de son passage. Société d'astronomie de Sheffield Un groupe d'astronomes qui se réunissent au Centre environnemental de la vallée de Mayfield. Groupe de conservation de la vallée du Rivelin Un groupe similaire au FoPV s'occupant des intérêts de la vallée voisine du Rivelin. Projet de partenariat Sheffield Moors Environ 56 kilomètres carrés de paysage de hautes terres appartenant au secteur public ou à une association caritative à l'extrémité ouest de Sheffield. Association communautaire et jeunesse de Hallam Détails des activités et événements organisés par ce groupe. Sheffield Enfants Un site internet pour trouver quelque chose à faire à Sheffield avec les enfants. Centre de découverte du bois JG Graves Situé dans les vastes et magnifiques bois d'Ecclesall, le Woodland Discovery Centre est l'installation intérieure et extérieure idéale pour un éventail d'événements et une visite des bois. Instructional Help This section will contain helpful information and instructional videos for those who have kindly offered to help with our events. The Green Gazebos The green gazebos are lighter than the white ones and we have two sizes. There is one 3mx3m and three 3mx4.5m but the process is the same. Please note that it is very important to handle these gently and not to force them if they feel stuck at any point as this could lead to them getting bent. Pitched with all four guy ropes they will withstand gusty winds. The White, Big & Heavy Gazebos The Gala Shade Pro-MX Gazebos are the two big & heavy 3mx3m white ones which will stand up to most weather conditions if pitched properly - ie with all four guy ropes in use. This video shows how to put them up, but please note we don't have the walls that are shown with this example.

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.

The FoPV Committee Rencontrer l'équipe Ann Le Sage - Chair David Young - Dept Chair Glynis Jones - Secretary Lyndon Porter - Treasurer, Walks & Work Mornings Glyn Mansell - Family Activities Mike Halliwell - Media & Membership Media & Membership Rob Peck - Calendar & Media

Details of the awards and nominations we have received over the years. FoPV aux Awards Au fil des ans, le FoPV et ses membres se sont retrouvés nominés et gagnants de divers prix. 2013 Prix des anges du patrimoine anglais Shepherd Wheel nominé pour Heritage Rescue. 2012 Prix de l'environnement Sheffield Telegraph 2012 GAGNANT dans la catégorie Individuel pour Ros Hancock en reconnaissance de tout son travail pour les Amis de la Porter Valley Prix des anges du patrimoine anglais : Certificat de mention élogieuse aux Amis de la vallée de Porter pour leur travail de sauvetage de Shepherd Wheel 2011 Prix de l'environnement Sheffield Telegraph 2011 GAGNANT dans la catégorie Communauté pour les Amis de la Porter Valley Autres réalisations et activités Recherche, rédaction de rapport et publication. Marches mensuelles organisées; entretiens trimestriels, etc. Profil rehaussé grâce à la liaison avec ; Autres amis/groupes d'intérêt, Officiers et conseillers municipaux de Sheffield, groupes de jeunes, etc. Collecte de fonds pour les restaurations de Shepherd Wheel et Forge Dam. Création d'événements communautaires, par exemple Course de canards, Foires d'Automne et d'Hiver, participé aux marchés de rue de Sharrow Vale. Création d'un groupe de conservation bimensuel, travaillant avec le personnel du conseil pour faire entretien des bois, plantation d'arbres/bulbes/fleurs sauvages, le dégagement des rivières/goits dans les vallées, construit et réparé des sentiers, des marches et des bancs. Parc Endcliffe : Création de salle de sport pour adultes, Aide à la mise en place du matériel de Parkour et, réaménagement d'une aire de jeux pour enfants. Shepherd Wheel : Réaliser la remise en état de fonctionnement de Shepherd Wheel en collaboration avec d'autres parties prenantes. Maintenant ouvert au public les week-ends et jours fériés ; frais d'admission. Barrage de Wire Mill : a encouragé et aidé le conseil municipal de Sheffield à réparer les fuites et à reconstruire le goit de tête. Barrage des forges : soutenu le réaménagement de cafés, amélioration des toilettes, le dégagement et l'entretien de la zone dans le cadre de la restauration globale de la zone immédiate. Restauration du (rebaptisé) Oliver's Bridge. Amélioration de l'espace ouvert de Common Lane en tant que parc naturel urbain.

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

The Forge Dam Playground and News about its renovation. Forge Dam Aire de jeux En 2018, grâce aux généreux dons du public, les Amis de la vallée de Porter ont organisé des améliorations indispensables à l'aire de jeux. La photo ici montre la fausse herbe posée. Il y a cependant beaucoup d'autres travaux à faire et des opportunités de remplacement d'une plus grande partie de l'équipement. Pour ce faire, nous devons collecter plus d'argent, donc si vous souhaitez aider, veuillez envisager de faire un don en utilisant le bouton ci-dessous, ou venez nous voir lors de nos nombreuses matinées de travail que nous organisons deux fois par mois. Si vous souhaitez faire un don au Forge Dam Playground, veuillez utiliser le bouton ici : Donner To find out the latest news about progress, please take a look at our blogs below. Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

Find out about the FoPV walks which take place throughout the year, and book your tickets. Marches mensuelles Nous organisons une fois par mois des balades thématiques ouvertes à tous. Les détails de nos marches prévues se trouvent ci-dessous et, selon l'appareil que vous utilisez pour afficher cette page, vous pouvez soit passer votre souris sur chaque événement, soit utiliser la flèche déroulante pour en savoir plus sur chaque marche. Ces promenades sont devenues très populaires et en raison de leur nombre toujours croissant, nous devons maintenant limiter le nombre en exploitant un système d'inscription. Inscription à la marche L'inscription à nos marches est gratuite et sera disponible deux semaines avant la marche. Pour vous inscrire cliquez sur le bouton ci-dessous pour réserver votre ou vos places et veuillez ajuster la quantité en fonction du nombre de personnes pour lesquelles vous réservez. Vous recevrez immédiatement une confirmation de votre réservation qui inclura les détails sur le début de la marche et votre/vos billet(s). Vous devrez apporter le billet au départ de la promenade, soit en l'imprimant, soit en montrant une version numérique sur votre téléphone. Veuillez ne pas emmener d'amis ou de membres de votre famille supplémentaires sans leur avoir commandé un billet, ou partager le point de rendez-vous car nous devons nous assurer que les numéros sont maintenus au nombre convenu. Les inscriptions seront closes lorsque tous les billets auront été commandés, ou à 17h la veille de la marche. Malheureusement, nous ne sommes pas en mesure d'afficher le nombre de billets restants pendant votre inscription. Si vous essayez de commander plus qu'il ne reste, cela ne vous laissera pas commander plus que ce qui est disponible pour cette promenade. Si cela se produit et qu'il vous manque 1 billet, veuillez commander les billets restants et contactez-nous en utilisant la page Contactez-nous. Événements à venir FoPV Walk - Bats! jeu. 27 août Forge Dam Plus d'infos Acheter des billets FoPV Walk - The Lost Waterwheels of the Porter Valley sam. 12 sept. Endcliffe Park Plus d'infos Acheter des billets FoPV Walk - Tiptoe through the toadstools! sam. 21 nov. Trippet Wood Plus d'infos Acheter des billets

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Details about the proposals to renovate Forge Dam in Sheffield. Propositions de barrage de forge Le « projet d'amélioration du patrimoine et de l'habitat du barrage de Forge » est un partenariat entre les Amis de la vallée de Porter, le conseil municipal de Sheffield et d'autres parties intéressées. Son but est de restaurer le barrage en tant qu'agrément pour les habitants de Sheffield et en tant qu'habitat faunique. Nos forfaits incluent : Des arbres Enlever les arbres et les arbustes du déversoir et du mur du barrage. C'est peut-être impopulaire, mais nous tiendrons le public informé afin qu'il comprenne que les travaux sont nécessaires pour protéger la structure du barrage afin qu'il puisse durer encore 250 ans. L'Ile Réduire la taille de l'île et enlever les arbres, car c'était l'option la plus populaire (par opposition à enlever complètement l'île ou à la laisser telle quelle) lors de la consultation publique. Bateaux Beaucoup de gens se souviennent avec beaucoup d'affection des bateaux à rames qui se trouvaient autrefois sur le barrage de Forge. Cependant, il n'est PAS prévu de les retourner dans le cadre de ces propositions. Limon Réduire la quantité de limon atteignant le barrage, en construisant un mur « d'entraînement » le long du tracé original du ruisseau pour favoriser l'écoulement. Travailler également avec les propriétaires fonciers en amont. Cependant, la majeure partie du projet, et la plus coûteuse, consistera à enlever le limon actuellement dans le barrage qui devra attendre que les fonds aient été entièrement levés. Travaux de barrage de forge En janvier 2021, le Conseil a approuvé les propositions de restauration, notamment: 'le désenvasement, l'insertion d'un mur discret pour diriger le ruisseau sur le déversoir et résoudre le problème de longue date de l'envasement, et la création d'un plan d'eau ouvert attrayant avec une variété de profondeurs, une île reconfigurée et des plantations sur des berges périphériques dans commander à améliorer l'habitat de la faune ». Le dessablage pratique devrait maintenant commencer à l'automne 2021 et dans les mois intermédiaires, les bases pratiques de la restauration ont été posées, ce qui signifie qu'un accord de partenariat a été signé par les deux parties, FoPV fera don de 267 000 £ au Conseil, spécifications et appels d'offres pour les différents travaux spécialisés ont été émis, et les plans d'amélioration de l'habitat ont été élaborés. En mai, « Sanctus Ltd », un spécialiste de l'ingénierie environnementale a été nommé. Leur équipe possède une excellente expérience pertinente de projets comme le nôtre, a été nommée Meilleure entreprise verte aux Business Leaders Awards 2020 et mènera la restauration jusqu'à son achèvement. La portée formelle des travaux peut être téléchargée ici, ainsi qu'un document PDF montrant les plans du barrage de Forge et de la vallée au-dessus. Histoire

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.

Details of the FoPV interactive map of the valley. Roue de berger 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

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.