By increasing the skills, experiences and confidence of local individuals and groups this will provide a long term legacy and strengthen the community. In addition the DVLP will work closely with local volunteer agencies and the three local authorities in supporting volunteering opportunities within projects, sites and organisations directly related to the work of the DVLP.
The Project
This project will develop the skills, experience and abilities of both individuals and organisations. This will be achieved through the following:
Forums and Networks
This will provide an opportunity to bring individuals, organisations and special interest groups together around specific fields of interest. These will be co-ordinated and supported by the DVLP with the intention of them having a life beyond the DVLP. These will inform the work of the DVLP but will also focus on wider issues relating to the Dearne Valley.
Workshops and Courses
These workshops and courses will be focused on supporting the development of groups and individuals. They will develop their expertise in carrying out their activities. These courses will either be developed in house by the DVLP team or through the commissioning of external experts to deliver workshops or short courses.
Timeline
All News, Press Releases and Events relating to this Project are listed below
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On the Verge- planting & sowing days
As part of the ongoing 'On the Verge' project we will be enhancing around 13,000m2 of roadside verge across Doncaster, Rotherham & Barnsley with an array…
Events
12th March 2019, 10:00 (Event Finished)
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Your Woods, Your Future
Love nature? Want to get outside and explore your local history & wildlife? Or just enjoy a woodland ramble? Join us for a series of talks and…
Press Release
23rd February 2019, 10:00 (Event Finished)
The Ironworks - Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley
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Winter Tree ID (repeat)
Due to demand woodland expert Steve & Robyn from Haycock and Jay Associates will be running a repeat of the popular winter tree ID workshop as…
Events
19th January 2019, 11:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Traditional Hedgelaying 2 - FULLY BOOKED
In this FREE 3 day workshop you will learn the traditional craft/skill of hedgelaying. Turn an unruly and over managed hedgerow into a stock-proof living fence…
Press Release
18th January 2019, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Barnsley
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Sawfly ID for Beginners
Join us for an introductory workshop into Sawflies for beginners.
Events
17th December 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Leading the Way (Repeat)
A participative short course on how to lead engaging walks for the public led by Russ Headley of Nature Talks and Walks. Due to the popularity…
Events
14th December 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Traditional Hedgelaying 1
In this FREE 3 day workshop you will learn the traditional craft/skill of hedgelaying. Turn an unruly and over managed hedgerow into a stock-proof living fence…
Press Release
30th November 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Barnsley
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Your Woods, Your Future
Love nature? Want to get outside and explore your local history & wildlife? Or just enjoy a woodland ramble? Join us for a series of talks…
Press Release
22nd November 2018, 17:40
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Intermediate Bee ID
Following the success of Steven Falk's Bee ID workshop for beginners, we are privileged to be holding a further Bee workshop for more intermediate recorders, or…
Events
18th November 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Bee ID for Beginners (Repeat) (FULLY BOOKED)
Due to phenomenal demand given the success of Steve's last two Bee workshops we have managed to secure another date for those who missed out on…
Events
17th November 2018, 09:30 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Worsbrough Volunteer Work Day
Join us for a seasonal clean up at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park
Press Release
10th November 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Barnsley
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The wonder of wetland flies - part 2
Join expert Derek Whiteley of Sorby Invertebrate Group (SIG) for this fascinating workshop into snail killing flies.
Events
12th October 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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On the Verge-volunteer bulletin 3
First of all, a big thank you to everyone who attended the Botanical Monitoring and Bird and Butterfly training workshops! All of the sessions were really…
News
3rd October 2018, 11:31
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On the Verge- Botanical Assessments (Denaby)
As part of our exciting partnership project 'On the Verge' we will be holding a series of FREE introductory training workshops into species that can be…
Events
15th September 2018, 14:00 (Event Finished)
Pastures Road, Mexborough
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On the Verge- Birds & Butterflies (RSPB Old Moor)
As part of our exciting partnership project 'On the Verge' we will be holding a series of FREE introductory training workshops into species that can be…
Events
10th September 2018, 17:30 (Event Finished)
Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
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On the Verge-Birds & Butterflies (Denaby)
As part of our exciting partnership project 'On the Verge' we will be holding a series of FREE introductory training workshops into species that can be…
Events
30th August 2018, 17:30 (Event Finished)
Pastures Road, Mexborough
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On the Verge- Botanical Assessments (RSPB Old Moor)
As part of our exciting partnership project 'On the Verge' we will be holding a series of FREE introductory training workshops into species that can be…
Events
25th August 2018, 09:30 (Event Finished)
Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
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Doncaster Verge Consultation
A chance to have your say about grass verges in Doncaster.
Events
14th August 2018, 18:00 (Event Finished)
High Street, Barnburgh, Doncaster
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Rotherham Verge Consultation
A chance to have your say about grass verges in Rotherham.
Events
8th August 2018, 18:00 (Event Finished)
Main Street , Wentworth
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Barnsley Verge Consultation
A chance to have your say in Barnsley?
Events
7th August 2018, 18:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Are you 16-20 years old?
Looking for a fantastic opportunity? If yes Barnsley Museums have been successful in obtaining some funding to run an exciting youth engagement project at the 240…
Press Release
31st July 2018, 16:22
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Worsbrough Volunteer Work Day
Join us for a seasonal clean up at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park.
Events
27th July 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Barnsley
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DVLP Summer Celebration Supper - POSTPONED
The next DVLP Celebration Supper will take place on Tuesday 26th June at Elsecar Heritage Centre from 6.30pm
Events
26th June 2018, 18:30 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Leading the Way
A participative short course on how to lead engaging walks for the public led by Russ Headley of Nature Talks and Walks
Events
24th May 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Invasive & Non Native Species (INNS) Workshop
An introductory workshop to the identification & management of INNS & Biosecurity measures in Yorkshire. Perfect for volunteer or community groups wishing to learn more.
Events
17th May 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Access For All
In the UK there are: 1.86 million people with sight loss 9 million people who are deaf or hard of hearing 1.2 million wheelchair users 2 million people whose lives…
Events
24th April 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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DVLP Celebration Supper
The next DVLP Celebration Supper will take place on Tuesday 27th March at Elsecar Heritage Centre from 6.30pm
Events
27th March 2018, 18:30 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Worsbrough Mill & CP Volunteer Workday
Join us for our next volunteer work day at the beautiful Worsbrough Mill & CP & help make a real difference for visitors & wildlife.
Events
3rd February 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
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Lady Wood Consultation Workshop
Lady Wood and nearby West Haigh Wood are lovely woods within easy walking distance of Grimethorpe.
Events
26th January 2018, 15:20 (Event Finished)
Ladywood Primary School, Grimethorpe Barnsley
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HLF Funding Workshop
Would you like to learn more about the funding available through the Heritage Lottery Fund?
Events
14th November 2017, 18:30 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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DVLP Christmas Celebration Supper
The next DVLP Celebration Supper will take place on Wednesday 6th December at Elsecar Heritage Centre from 6.30pm
News
3rd November 2017, 12:10
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HLF Funding Workshop
Would you like to learn more about the funding available through the Heritage Lottery Fund?
News
14th September 2017, 09:34
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Howell Woods Bioblitz
Roseanna from the DVLP team along with a group of specialist woodland ecologists, volunteers and skilled naturalists joined forces with Oak Forest School on Saturday 2nd…
News
5th September 2017, 15:38
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From Recording to Wildlife Watching....
Join the DVLP and our natural history partners for an array of upcoming wildlife workshops and field days throughout Autumn and Winter, exploring and encountering some…
News
15th August 2017, 14:30
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"A Cushion of Mist" Film
We've been delighted to have worked with the School of English from The University of Sheffield as part of their research project into the writing of…
News
6th June 2017, 08:31
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The next DVLP Celebration Supper is 13th September 2017
The next DVLP Celebration Supper will now take place on Wednesday 13th September at Elsecar Heritage Centre from 6.30pm.
News
19th May 2017, 10:45
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Guided Bat Walk
Join local expert Derek Whiteley and bat enthusiast Roseanna from the team for this guided bat walk along Elsecar Canal.
Events
15th April 2017, 20:30 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Barnsley Butterfly Atlas
We are mapping Barnsley's Butterflies and need more records to produce a detailed atlas of all butterflies in Barnsley since the year 2000.
News
6th April 2017, 15:26
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WordPress Website Workshop
A one-stop workshop which will teach you everything you need to build your own WordPress Website
Events
22nd March 2017, 09:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Hedgelaying & Coppice Training for Beginners
In this FREE 3 day workshop you will learn the traditional craft/skill of hedgelaying. Turn an unruly and over managed hedgerow into a stock-proof living fence…
Events
13th March 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)
Barnsley
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South Yorkshire Natural History Day
The event is an annual festival, get-together and symposium of amateur natural history societies in South Yorkshire with speakers and displays from the local and county…
Events
25th February 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)
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1866 Oaks Colliery experience
Explore the Oaks Colliery site in virtual reality!
Events
28th January 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
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1866 Oaks Colliery experience
Explore the Oaks Colliery site in virtual reality!
Events
14th January 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
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Victorian mining in Barnsley brought to life
England’s worst ever mining disaster has been brought to life using cutting edge 3D technology.
News
4th January 2017, 15:50
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Hedgelaying Workshop
In this FREE 3 day workshop you will learn the traditional craft/skill of hedgelaying. Turn an unruly and over managed hedgerow into a stock-proof living fence…
Events
12th December 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Barnsley
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Barnsley Main Oaks Disaster Event
A special event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster.
Events
11th December 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)
Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
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Celebration Supper
The second of our Celebration Suppers - the chance to find out more about what the DVLP has being doing and learn about the work of…
Events
7th December 2016, 18:00 (Event Finished)
The Ironworks - Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley
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Find your Oaks Disaster Ancestors
Do you need help getting started researching your ancestors?
Events
7th December 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
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Explore Wildlife Archives
Join us for a free trip to the University of York Borthwick Institute to view exciting wildlife archive materials from sites within in the Dearne Valley.…
Events
1st December 2016, 09:00 (Event Finished)
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Winter Wildlife Workshops
Join us for an exciting range of winter workshops in the Dearne throughout November and December to finish off a fabulous year for the landscape partnership.
News
10th November 2016, 15:53
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The Second DVLP Celebration Supper
The second of our Celebration Suppers - the chance to find out more about what the DVLP has being doing and learn about the work of…
News
26th October 2016, 10:35
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Working with Wood
Join local wood worker Malcolm Poskitt for a workshop in the art of hand carving letters in woodwork.
Events
1st October 2016, 10:30 (Event Finished)
Cudworth Community Workshop Cudworth Community Workshops, Cudworth, Barnsley
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Write on Mexborough!
Free poetry pamphlet launch at the Concertina Club, Mexborough.
Events
14th September 2016, 19:30 (Event Finished)
Concertina Club Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough
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Back to Nature In Wombwell Woods
The second year of the Wombwell Woods celebration event proved to be another huge success with the local community & visitors throughout the weekend.
News
13th September 2016, 14:27
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Introduction to Oral History
Come along to this free training session with oral history expert Gemma Geldart.
Events
13th September 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Friends of Barnsley Main
Join us and the Central Area Team for the second meeting of the new 'Friends of Barnsley Main' group.
Events
5th September 2016, 18:00 (Event Finished)
Hoyle Mill Inn 150 Pontefract Road, Barnsley
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Friends of Barnsley Main
Join us and the Central Area Team for the first meeting of the new 'Friends of Barnsley Main' group.
Events
9th August 2016, 18:00 (Event Finished)
Hoyle Mill Inn 150 Pontefract Road, Barnsley
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Invertebrates of Cadeby Pit Top
Come along and join Sorby Invertebrate Group (SIG) and Roseanna Burton from the DVLP to help record invertebrates on a rich local site, which promises to…
Events
28th July 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Cadeby and Denaby Former Pit Top Cadeby & Denaby Pit Top, Doncaster
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First Aid at Work
The DVLP are offering a FREE three day 'First Aid in the Workplace' qualification for local organisations in the Dearne Valley, delivered by the Yorkshire Ambulance…
Events
27th April 2016, 09:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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New research reveals higher death toll for 1866 Oaks Colliery Disaster
A team of volunteers has been delving deeper than ever before into the history of the 1866 Oaks Colliery Disaster at Hoyle Mill, Barnsley.
News
25th April 2016, 09:29
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First Aid at Work
The DVLP are offering a FREE three day 'First Aid in the Workplace' qualification for local organisations in the Dearne Valley, delivered by the Yorkshire Ambulance…
News
24th March 2016, 15:46
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Willow Workshop
Experience the wonderful world of willow for a day.
Events
12th March 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Write On Mexborough! Film
Write On Mexborough! is a creative writing group that aims to develop the talents of aspiring writers. This short film features members of the group sharing…
News
10th March 2016, 13:43
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Oaks Disaster Volunteers Trip
Some photos of our research trip to the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers in Newcastle. The Institute holds the largest mining archive…
News
24th February 2016, 09:12
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Budgeting and Fundraising Workshop
Join Faceless Arts for this training session which will help you to explore sources of funding and create and manage budgets.
Events
30th January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Event Management Training
Join Faceless Arts to learn all about successfully managing events, including how to address health and safety and completing risk assessments.
Events
23rd January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Marketing Training
Join Faceless Arts for this marketing training session which will cover publicity, audience development and social media.
Events
16th January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Creative Engagement Training
Join Faceless Arts for this training session exploring how to creatively engage communities in events and activities.
Events
9th January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Wildlife Friendly Gardening- mini-beast hotels
Our gardens are home to a wide range of living creatures, an average garden could hold over 2,000 different species of insect.
Events
17th December 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)
Dun Street, Mexborough
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Wildlife Friendly Gardening-bird feeders
Come along and find out how to make a home made bird feeder.
Events
10th December 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)
Dun Street, Mexborough
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Community Training with Faceless Arts
We are excited to be working with Faceless Arts to deliver a series of free training workshops throughout January 2016.
News
7th December 2015, 11:54
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Wildlife Friendly Gardening
You don’t need green fingers to make your garden more wildlife friendly.
Events
3rd December 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)
Dun Street, Mexborough
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Maurice Dobson Museum Live Project
The DVLP put the Maurice Dobson Museum forward to work with students as part of Sheffield University Schoole of Architecture's innovative Live Projects programme. The Museum…
News
27th November 2015, 12:45
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Hedge Laying Workshop
It was a cold day at New Park Springs, Grimethorpe yesterday but an intrepid group spent the day working with Simon Fowler an expert in traditional…
News
25th November 2015, 15:38
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Heritage Interpretation Training
Groups from across the Dearne Valley attended this training session on producing better interpretation.
News
13th November 2015, 15:45
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Heritage Interpretation Training
The Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership are working to improve heritage interpretation across the Dearne Valley. As part of this programme we are offering a free training…
Events
12th November 2015, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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Health walk Leader Training
Best Foot Forward-volunteer walk leader training (FREE).
Events
25th September 2015, 09:30 (Event Finished)
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Project Ongoing
Project status update.Status
Locations in the Dearne
All locations that are affected by this project are as follows:
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Denaby Ings Local Nature Reserve
A Local Nature Reserve owned and Managed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Sites
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Swinton Lock Activity Centre
Swinton Lock Activity Centre is a community-based activity, arts and education centre located in Swinton, South Yorkshire.
Sites
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Elsecar Heritage Centre
The Elsecar Heritage Centre is a family attraction located in the village of Elsecar, South Yorkshire.
Sites
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Maurice Dobson Museum
The Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre is situated in a restored Georgian period yeoman's residence in Darfield, South Yorkshire.
Sites