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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. Work continues to develop the remaining tennis courts and a netball and basketball court are being considered. 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. Plans are underway to build a Pétanque Court at Bingham Park's ‘old’ bowling green. Funding has been 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 Annual FoPV Duck Race in Endcliffe Park. FoPV Duck Race annandag påsk Här kommer de igen! För att ta reda på mer om FoPV Duck Race, scrolla ner på den här sidan. Eller ange dina kontaktuppgifter här och klicka på Köp nu för att köpa dina tävlingsankor.* Telefon/e-post krävs för att ge ut priser Onlineförsäljning Familj på sex ankor - £5 Från och med nu till 14.00 på Race Day. Du kan köpa "familjegrupper" online här för £5 per sex ankor, klicka bara på den mängd du vill ha i din beställning (1 = 6 ankor) och vänligen inkludera ett postnummer och ett kontakttelefonnummer så att vi kan kontakta dig om du är en lycklig vinnare. På grund av evenemangets popularitet och de många försäljningsställena kan vissa anknummer ha flera ägare. I händelse av att dessa är bland de vinnande ankorna kontaktas alla ägare och erbjuds ett pris. *Med onlineförsäljning av ankor tilldelas anknummer i följd från 1 till 2500 baserat på datum och tid för köpet. (Om fler än 2500 säljs online, börjar tilldelningen vid 1 igen). Tyvärr tillåter inte tekniken som är tillgänglig för oss att vi automatiskt skickar dig de nummer som tilldelades vid köptillfället. Om du föredrar att veta dina nummer innan loppet, se alternativen nedan. Om du vill veta vilka nummer som tilldelades din beställning, vänligen skicka ett e-postmeddelande EFTER LÖPPETS DAG till mail@fopv.org.uk med namn och kontaktnummer som användes för att göra beställningen, hur många ankor som beställdes, och ungefär tiden din beställning gjordes. Observera att detta kommer att vara en manuell process och att det kan ta några dagar att svara på din förfrågan. Duck Race 2025 21 apr. 2025 14:00 Endcliffe Park Registrera nu To find the duck numbers allocated to a seat, enter the seat number in the 'Find Duck Numbers' search bar below Seat numbers are preceded by the Grandstand Letter i.e. AA1 * We have been unable to find an automated online solution that allows us to sell multiples of six ducks, which in turn sends the buyer a list of those duck numbers. We have adapted this system, which is designed for the sale of physical event tickets, and allocated groups of numbers to each 'virtual seat' so that you can look up the numbers allocated to each virtual seat in the search box below. This may appear complicated, however it is currently our best solution. Andra sätt att köpa dina Racing Ducks I person På både Endcliffe Park och Forge Dam kaféer fram till påskdagen. Du kan också köpa dem på Race Day från stånden vid startlinjen och nära Endcliffe Park Cafe. Dessa försäljningar kommer endast att ske kontant, även om det kan finnas ett kortalternativ (endast familjebeställningar) vid startlinjen vid vissa tider. Individuell anka - £1 Familj på sex ankor - £5 Det kommer också att finnas flera QR-kodaffischer i parken på Race Day, som tar dig tillbaka till den här sidan där du kan köpa ankor online. Om The Race Själva Duck Race startar klockan 14 på annandag påsk Kom och hjälp oss alla att räkna ner till den spektakulära starten och se våra kapplöpande ankor lansera i floden. Med hjälp av ett unikt utskjutningstorn släpper FoPV Duck Race 2500 numrerade plaständer i River Porter strax nedanför dammen ovanför Holme Wheel Dam. De flyter nerför ån cirka 450 meter, där de fångas i en specialdesignad målgång mellan caféet och Lekplatsen. 40 ankor fångas i ett trådrör i den ordning de avslutar loppet, där de hålls säkra tills den officiella listan över vinnande ankor är framtagen, kontrollerad och verifierad av FoPV Duck Race Committee. De återstående ankorna tas upp igen och läggs tillbaka i sina lådor och kommer under de följande veckorna att städas och göras redo för nästa år. Ta med din kamera och ta massor av fotografier och video, så skulle vi älska att se dem. Skicka dem till oss på pictures@fopv.org.uk De vinnande anknumren och ägarnamnen ( Inklusive kontaktuppgifter ) kommer att publiceras på denna webbplats några dagar efter loppet. Alla ägare till vinnande ankor kommer att kontaktas dagarna omedelbart efter loppet, med hjälp av uppgifterna som lämnades vid köpet. Boderna öppnar från kl 11:00: Ta en lömsk näbb på tävlingspriserna så här långt Vi förväntar oss fler donationer av priser och kommer att lägga till dem här när vi får dem Norfolk Arms – Bed and Breakfast-kupong för 2 Sheffield United FC – 2 biljetter till en hemmamatch Ann Turk – Originalmålning av Forge Dam Pagets – kupong på 100 £ Mat och dryck The Rising Sun – Case of Beer West 10 vinbar – Flaska champagne The Stag – Måltidskupong The Greystones – Pizzakupong Endcliffe Park Café – Måltidskupong Forge Dam Café – Måltidskupong Pollard – Hämper Greedy Greek – Voucher La Coppola – Verifikation Cocoa Wonderland – Påskchoklad Porter Deli – Verifikation Fulwood Co-op – Flaska Prosecco Crosspool Spar – 40 £ presentkort Sunday Times Wine Club – 2 flaskor vin Tesco – 10 £ presentkort Övrig Abbeydale Singers – Konsertkupong för 2 Ringinglow Bågskytte – 30 £-kupong Berömda Sheffield Shop – Bordsdekoration i tenn Design Studio – Bordslampa, LED-flaskljus, Grandma Starlight-flaskor, Illuminated Sign, Unicorn Ljus, tyganka med kvacksalvare, 2 vapenljus. Rhyme & Reason – 2 kuponger på 10 £ Brookhouse Florist – Plant Springa med sax – kupong på 30 £ för sykurs Kronbladstillbehör – kupong Finishing Touch – Stor djup marinblå scarf och ett halsband med vridmoment Eldkonst – 2 kuponger för keramikkurs Sharrow Vale Hardware – Verifikation Fyra Arthur Price stekknivar Barnleksaker, böcker och konstmaterial

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. Vänner av Porter Valley Bevarande - Skyddar - Återställer Bli medlem Medlem Logga in Bevarande Bevarande Restaurering They're back The 2025 Annual Duck Race will take place on Easter Monday 21st April, in Endcliffe Park. To find out more, and to buy your racing duck take a look at our Duck Race page Applications are now closed for this years event. Thank you to everyone who got in touch. Duck Race Stalls 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 Vad tittar du på Detaljer om våra evenemang och aktiviteter finns här. Klicka på ett evenemang för mer information. Our latest projects The Endcliffe Park Toad The Endcliffe Park Toad is a well known piece of public art, enjoyed by many who pass it. The original wodden version was replaced in November with funds raised by us over the year, including fromm the annual duck race. However, we are still a little short of our orriginal target and so we continue to riase the final funds. Please help us raise the final funds to replace the Endcliffe Park Toad. For more information see our dedicated Toad Page or click on the Donate Button here. Donate 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 Guidade promenader 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