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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.

The legal documents of the Friends of the Porter Valley in Sheffield. Dokumenty Nasze zasady i konstytucja są wymienione tutaj i można je pobrać do przeczytania. 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.

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.

Details of the awards and nominations we have received over the years. FoPV na rozdaniu nagród Przez lata FoPV i jego członkowie byli nominowani do różnych nagród i zdobywali je. 2013 Nagrody Aniołów Dziedzictwa Angielskiego Shepherd Wheel nominowany do Heritage Rescue. 2012 Nagrody Sheffield Telegraph Environment 2012 ZWYCIĘZCA w kategorii Indywidualna dla Ros Hancock w uznaniu całej jej pracy na rzecz Przyjaciół Porter Valley Nagrody Aniołów Dziedzictwa Angielskiego: Certyfikat uznania dla Przyjaciół Porter Valley za pracę na rzecz ratowania Pasterza Koła 2011 Sheffield Telegraph Environment Awards 2011 ZWYCIĘZCA w kategorii Społeczność dla Przyjaciół Porter Valley Inne osiągnięcia i aktywności Badania, pisanie raportów i publikacja. Organizowane comiesięczne spacery; rozmowy kwartalne itp. Podniesiony profil poprzez współpracę z; Inni przyjaciele/grupy zainteresowań, funkcjonariusze i radni Rady Miasta Sheffield, grupy młodzieżowe itp. Zbieranie funduszy na renowację Shepherd Wheel i Forge Dam. Utworzone wydarzenia społecznościowe np. Wyścig kaczek, Targi Jesienne i Zimowe, uczestniczył w targach ulicznych Sharrow Vale. Utworzono dwa razy w miesiącu grupę konserwatorską, współpracując z radnymi do spraw utrzymanie lasu, sadzenie drzew/bulw/dzikich kwiatów, oczyszczanie rzek/goit w dolinach, budowali i naprawiali ścieżki, stopnie i ławki. Park Endcliffe: Stworzenie siłowni dla dorosłych, Wspomagane konfigurowanie sprzętu Parkour i, przebudowa placu zabaw dla dzieci. Shepherd Wheel: Osiągnięto przywrócenie Shepherd Wheel do stanu roboczego we współpracy z innymi zainteresowanymi stronami. Teraz otwarte dla publiczności w weekendy i święta; wstęp wolny. Zapora Wire Mill: Zachęcona i pomogła Radzie Miasta Sheffield naprawić przecieki i zrekonstruować goit głowy. Kuźnia Tama: wsparta przebudową kawiarni, poprawa toalet, uporządkowanie i utrzymanie terenu w ramach całościowej rewitalizacji najbliższego terenu. Przywrócenie (przemianowanego) Mostu Olivera. Wzmocnienie otwartej przestrzeni Common Lane jako miejskiego parku przyrody.

Details of the FoPV Work Mornings which are organised every 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday in each month. Pracuj rano 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. Drugi czwartek i czwarty wtorek każdego miesiąca to poranek roboczy, który zaczyna się o 10 rano i kończy około 13:00. Jeśli chcesz do nas dołączyć, skontaktuj się z organizatorem wskazanym w kalendarzu na ten dzień. Zobacz kalendarz na stronie głównej, aby znaleźć daty i miejsca spotkań. Spotykamy się z Rangersami i angażujemy się we wszelkie praktyczne zadania, które trzeba wykonać; Usuwanie jeżyn, Wycinanie runa wdzierającego się na ścieżki, Zbieranie śmieci i wiele innych czynności. Odwiedź sekcję Blog na naszej stronie internetowej, aby przeczytać o naszych poprzednich działaniach Work Morning. Jeśli masz dodatkowe pytania, skontaktuj się z nami za pośrednictwem linku na górze tej strony. 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. Nie ma jeszcze żadnych opublikowanych postów w tym języku Po opublikowaniu postów zobaczysz je tutaj.

The FoPV Committee Poznaj drużynę 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 about the proposals to renovate Forge Dam in Sheffield. Forge Dam Propozycje „Forge Dam Heritage & Habitat Improvement Project” to partnerstwo przyjaciół Porter Valley, Rady Miasta Sheffield i innych zainteresowanych stron. Jego celem jest przywrócenie tamy jako udogodnienia dla mieszkańców Sheffield i jako siedliska dzikiej przyrody. Nasze plany obejmują: Drzewa Usuwanie drzew i krzewów z przelewu i ściany zapory. Może to być niepopularne, ale będziemy na bieżąco informować opinię publiczną, aby zrozumiała, że prace są niezbędne do ochrony konstrukcji zapory, aby mogła trwać przez kolejne 250 lat. Wyspa Zmniejszenie rozmiaru wyspy i usunięcie drzew, ponieważ była to najpopularniejsza opcja (w przeciwieństwie do całkowitego usunięcia wyspy lub pozostawienia jej bez zmian), gdy przeprowadziliśmy konsultacje społeczne. Łodzie Wiele osób z wielką sympatią wspomina łodzie wiosłowe, które kiedyś znajdowały się na zaporze Forge. Jednak NIE planuje się ich zwrotu w ramach tych propozycji. Muł Zmniejszenie ilości mułu docierającego do tamy poprzez zbudowanie ściany „treningowej” wzdłuż oryginalnej trasy potoku, aby zachęcić do przepływu. Współpracuje również z właścicielami ziemskimi w górnym biegu rzeki. Jednak główną i najbardziej kosztowną częścią projektu będzie usuwanie mułu znajdującego się obecnie w tamie, co będzie musiało poczekać na pełne zebranie środków. Forge Dam Works W styczniu 2021 r. Rada zatwierdziła propozycje odbudowy, w tym: usuwanie mułu, wstawienie dyskretnej ściany, aby skierować potok nad przelewem i rozwiązać długotrwały problem zamulania oraz stworzenie atrakcyjnego otwartego akwenu o różnych głębokościach, zrekonfigurowanej wyspy i nasadzeń na brzegach rozkaz do poprawić siedlisko dzikiej fauny i flory”. Rozpoczęcie praktycznego odmulania jest obecnie planowane na jesień 2021 r., a w miesiącach pośrednich położono praktyczne fundamenty pod renowację, co oznacza, że obie strony podpisały umowę o partnerstwie, FoPV przekaże Radzie 267 000 funtów, specyfikacje i przetargi na wydano różne specjalistyczne prace, sporządzono plany poprawy siedliska. W maju powołano „Sanctus Ltd”, specjalistę ds. inżynierii środowiska. Ich zespół ma doskonałe doświadczenie w projektach takich jak nasz, został uznany za Najlepszy Zielony Biznes w konkursie Liderzy Biznesu 2020 i zapewni odbudowę aż do ukończenia. Oficjalny zakres prac można pobrać tutaj, a dokument PDF przedstawiający Plany Zapory Kuźni i dolinę nad nią. Historia

Details of the FoPV interactive map of the valley. Koło Pasterza 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

The Forge Dam Playground and News about its renovation. Plac zabaw Forge Dam W 2018 roku, korzystając z hojnych darowizn od publiczności, Przyjaciele Porter Valley zorganizowali bardzo potrzebne ulepszenia placu zabaw. Zdjęcie tutaj pokazuje fałszywą trawę odkładaną. Istnieje jednak wiele innych prac, które wymagają wykonania i możliwości wymiany większej ilości sprzętu. Aby to zrobić, musimy zebrać więcej pieniędzy, więc jeśli chcesz pomóc, rozważ przekazanie darowizny za pomocą poniższego przycisku lub złap nas podczas wielu poranków roboczych, które organizujemy dwa razy w miesiącu. Jeśli chcesz przekazać darowiznę na plac zabaw Forge Dam, użyj przycisku tutaj: Podarować To find out the latest news about progress, please take a look at our blogs below. Nie ma jeszcze żadnych opublikowanych postów w tym języku Po opublikowaniu postów zobaczysz je tutaj.

Details of the Water Mills in the FoPV area in Sheffield. Energia wodna na Porterze Istniało wiele drobnego przemysłu, który wykorzystywał moc Portera. John Gath przeprowadził wiele badań nad energią wodną wzdłuż rzek Sheffield i… wyprodukował świetna strona internetowa, która daje szczegóły wszystkich 20 młynów i stawów, które działały w dolinie Porter. Mapa tutaj pokazuje Jedenaście, które były? w obszarze FoPV. Jesteśmy wdzięczni Johnowi Gat kto ma uprzejmie pozwolił nam połączyć się z jego strona. Kliknij tutaj, aby dowiedzieć się więcej Energia wodna na Porterze Należy pamiętać, że poniższe strony nie są częścią FoPV.org.uk. Wszelkie pytania dotyczące treści należy kierować na wskazany kontakt.

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.

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.