News Archive
Welcome to our news archive
Trans Pennine Trail under police protection!
06 May 2010
Illegal bikers who use the Trans Pennine Trail in South Yorkshire are being targeted in a police crackdown.
Should Stocksbridge say 'Walkers Are Welcome'?
20 Mar 2010
The Steel Valley Project are spearheading a proposal for Stocksbridge to become one of the first 'Walkers Are Welcome' towns in South Yorkshire. We are holding a drop-in session at Stocksbridge Library on Saturday 20th March from 10am till 12 pm where people can find out more!
Future Jobs Fund scheme in operation at the Project.
17 Mar 2010
Future Jobs Fund scheme provides extra staff for the Steel Valley Project team.
Improving access to Wharncliffe Woods
06 Mar 2010
The Steel Valley Project is working to improve access to Wharncliffe Woods and the Trans-Pennine Trail - Works are due to be completed this Spring.
Have you enjoyed the new Stone to Steel Heritage Trails?
05 Mar 2010
If you have enjoyed the new Stone to Steel Heritage Trails then you may be interested in another website showcasing more local walks run by local Allen Hudson.
New local news website launched!
04 Mar 2010
New 'JUS News' website launched - local news for local folk.
Volunteers receive land based training
24 Sep 2009
Regular volunteers received professional national LANTRA approved brushcutter/strimmer training in September as part of Steel Valley Project's committment to help update volunteers' skills and qualifications.
10 Sep 2009
Are you interested in getting out and about? Want to understand how the landscape in the Upper Don Valley got to be like it is today?
Local high school pupils gain work experience
09 Sep 2009
Six local high school pupils gained valuable work experience whilst spending their days carrying out practical environmental and conservation tasks with John and Kate, the two Project officers and the team of volunteers.
Habitat management with Stocksbridge Junior pupils
09 Sep 2009
The environmental projects team carried out hedgerow maintenance with Year 6 pupils.
Access improved on public right of way at Whitwell Moor.
13 Aug 2009
Improvements to public access to Whitwell Moor have been taking place in recent weeks.
08 Jul 2009
The Steel Valley Project supported by the Environment Agency worked with local schools to find out about Sticklebacks
08 Jul 2009
Over the last few months The Steel Valley Project have been very busy indeed.
Improvements to access on White Lee Moor
03 Mar 2009
The Steel Valley Project team have been carrying out work to improve access for walkers on Open Access land owned by Sheffield City Council at White Lee Moor.
01 Dec 2008
The Team have been working in Fox Glen in Deepcar to repair bridges and paths damaged by flooding, to install new hand rails and remove fallen trees.
Habitat management on Townend Common
01 Nov 2008
The Steel Valley Project volunteer team have been working on habitat management on Townend Common, Deepcar.
