FoPV at the Awards
Over
the years the FoPV and its members have found themselves nominated for, and
winning, various awards.
2013
2012
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Sheffield Telegraph Environment Awards 2012
WINNER in the Individual category for Ros Hancock in recognition of all her work
for the Friends of the Porter Valley
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English Heritage Angel Awards:
Certificate of commendation to Friends of the Porter Valley for their work to
rescue Shepherd Wheel
2011
Other Achievements & Activities
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Research, report
writing and publication.
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Organised monthly
walks; quarterly talks etc.
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Raised profile
through liaising with;
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Other Friends/interest groups,
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Sheffield City Council
officers and councillors,
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youth groups etc.
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Fund raising for
Shepherd Wheel and Forge Dam restorations.
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Created community
events e.g.
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Created
twice-monthly conservation group, working with council staff to do
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woodland maintenance,
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tree/bulb/wild flower planting,
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river/goit clearance in the valleys,
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built and repaired paths, steps, and benches.
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Endcliffe Park:
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Shepherd Wheel: Achieved the restoration of Shepherd Wheel to working order in conjunction with
other stakeholders. Now open to the public at weekends and Bank Holidays;
admission free.
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Wire Mill Dam: Encouraged and helped Sheffield City Council to repair leaks and reconstruct the
head goit.
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Forge Dam:
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supported café re-development,
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improvement of toilets,
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clearance and maintenance of area as part of the overall restoration of the
immediate area.
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Restoration of
(re-named) Oliver's Bridge.
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Enhancement of
Common Lane open space as an urban nature park.
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