Clarborough and Welham Parish Council
Project: New Footpath | REPF grant: £14,050
Clarborough residents are benefitting from a new all-weather path running through the Parish Pasture off Broad Gores.
Made from granite chippings, it’s replaced the previous narrow path which was overgrown in places and deteriorating.
Paul Willcock, Vice Chairman of the Clarborough and Welham Parish Council said:
“I had a vision of what this footpath should look like; thanks to the Rural England Prosperity Fund for making it possible.
“It means there are now 365 days access between the two sides of Clarborough for all residents and visitors, no matter what their mobility concerns may be.
“The footpath also provides better access for longer walks to Welham, Hayton and the Chesterfield Canal SSSI”.
The new path stretches over two hundred metres across the pasture and, as well as improving accessibility for residents, it links two sections of the village, and gives an alternative route avoiding the main road.
Friends of Woodlands and Coach Wood Green, Shireoaks
Project: Wildlife Discovery Area | REPF grant: £20,608
Visitors to the recently created Wildlife Discovery Area in Shireoaks are benefitting from car parking improvements, new benches and signage as well as seeing further habitat improvements.
The Friends of Woodlands and Coach Wood Green have been planting native trees, installing new seating, and making parking more secure at the site of the former colliery yard off Marina Drive.
Chair of the Friends of Woodlands and Coach Wood Green, Katharine Palmer said:
"We would like to thank Bassetlaw District Council for the funding to create this Wildlife Discovery Area for the local community.
“We hope this becomes a space for people to discover and learn about habitats and species, as well as birds that are on our doorstep and we look forward to working with the local community to connect people with nature".
It’s hoped the work, which links the area to existing woodland trails, will encourage more visitors to the area, as well as providing a valuable education resource and volunteering opportunity.
North Wheatley with Leverton Cricket Club
Project: Improve community bar area | REPF grant: £10,892
The North Wheatley and Leverton Cricket Club has used its funding to provide a new shelter and seating area outside its pavilion on the village’s playing field.
Alongside this work, resurfacing has taken place to improve access and provide a better space for residents to come together as a community to socialise.
Nick Cleaver, Cricket Club Treasurer said:
“I’m delighted to see these improvements being made to the club and it will mean we will be able to run more community events.
“The provision of a new all-weather surface and a shelter will make it easier for people to access in all weathers”.
Tuxford Pharmacy
Project: Air source heat pump | REPF grant: £18,626
Tuxford Pharmacy has installed an air source heat pump to its planned new premises.
It hopes to improve the energy efficiency of the building on Market Place, reduce the reliance of the business on fossil fuels for heating, as well as helping to cut carbon emissions.
The pharmacy is moving to a bigger building and hopes to provide a wider range of services than it’s currently able to, due to limited space.
Kalu Nma, Director of Tuxford Health Limited said:
“The funding I received from REPF through Bassetlaw District Council has helped me install a new air source heat pump which will eventually reduce my carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels.
“The Council was very supportive throughout the process, and I cannot but say thank you to them.”
North and South Wheatley Parish Council
Project: Stabilise the beck | REPF grant: £20,000
North and South Wheatley Parish Council was successful in its bid for funding to stabilise the beck.
It had concerns if left for another 1-2 years it could result in the loss of the sports pavilion, as well as affecting the nearby playing field and school.
Vicki Wilson is North and South Wheatley Parish Council Chair she said:
“This is important work, the beck has been eroding for decades now and it has got worse and worse, with flood waters getting close to the back of the pavilion.
“We are so grateful for this funding which means it should be safe for many years to come”.
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 29, 2024