2009 Approved Projects
Details of all the projects approved by the Executive in 2009 can be found below.
July 2009
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum
Skinningrove, East Cleveland
To protect the remains of the existing Sirocco Fan, part of the mines ventilation system; and bring into use an underused space for a programme of activities, exhibitions and lectures.
Grant Awarded - £19,350
Project Contact - Janette Holt, janette.holt@ntlworld.com
http://www.ironstonemuseum.co.uk/
Hovingham Village Hall and Community Project
Hovingham, North Yorkshire
To extend and improve facilities and activities available to the community including the creation of improved youth facilities, a local producers market, and a series of taster events and new activities such as cooking classes, Pilates, regular coffee mornings and computer courses.
Grant Awarded - £10,814
Project Contact - Rob Thompson, ardnamurchan75@btinternet.com
Community Planning in East Cleveland
East Cleveland
To promote Community–Led Planning and enable communities in East Cleveland to develop a community plan for their village.
Grant Awarded - £60,000
Project Contact - Doff Pollard, dpollard.tvrcc@btconnect.com
http://www.teesvalleyrcc.org.uk/
August 2009
Lythe Village Hall
Lythe, North Yorkshire
Renovation of the village hall building in order to provide additional services for the community including the provision of a weekly drop-in centre, a lunch club and a range of activities for the whole community. The facility will then also host a regular local produce and craft fair, a photographic exhibition and will take on a series of projects such as a history research project and the mapping of circular walks in the area.
Grant Awarded - £61,300
Project Contact – Pen Cruz, pencruz@btinternet.com
Training Loftus
Loftus, East Cleveland
To address the identified skills gap and provide a wide range of training opportunities to individuals in and around Loftus. In addition, the project will provide a base for information, advice and support for voluntary sector organisations.
Grant Awarded - £98,068
Project Contact – Tony Gatehouse, tonygatehouse@teesvalleyrcc.org.uk
September 2009
Inspired
Ryedale, North Yorkshire
A year long programme of theatre and performing arts based activities, events and workshops for young people from across Ryedale.
Grant Awarded - £11,290
Project Contact Gareth Jenkins, ragar@pcxinternet.com
Gilling East Community Hub – Sustainable Heating
Gilling East, North Yorkshire
To install a ground source heat pump to allow a redundant building to become established as a new community facility.
Grant Awarded - £13,278
Project Contact Christopher Pickles, chris.rectoryend@clara.net
Mulgrave Community Research Project
Mulgrave Ward, North Yorkshire
To undertake a range of local history research projects involving the local community and schools such as the search for Seton Church and the history of Hinderwell High Street to encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation of local history and the landscape, within the seven parishes of the Mulgrave Ward.
Grant Awarded - £66,955
Project Contact – Anthea Ellis, ellis886@btinternet.com
http://www.jetcoast.co.uk/mcrp.htm
Sneaton Village Hall
Sneaton, North Yorkshire
To improve facilities within the hall for the benefit of the local community through the provision of additional activities. The hall is also to be marketed as an accommodation base for visiting groups and organisations.
Grant Awarded - £15,550
Project Contact – Helen Wright, helenmariewright@aol.com
Thirlby Recreational Facility
Thirlby, North Yorkshire
To provide a more extensive range of recreational opportunities for residents of Thirlby and the surrounding villages by providing new seating, children’s play equipment and sports and play equipment so the facility can be used all year round.
Grant Awarded – £35,917
Contact – Kate Hoskin, thirlbyfarm@btinternet.com
Husthwaite Community Orchard Project
Husthwaite, North Yorkshire
Involving local people in the restoration of local heritage orchards along with a range of workshops on pruning, planting and harvesting.
Grant Awarded – £8,600
Project Contact – Cameron Smith, stoneworld.smith@btinternet.com
http://www.husthwaitehistory.co.uk/index.php
Esk Pearl Mussel and Salmon Recovery Project
Esk Valley, North Yorkshire
The project implements practical conservation measures to improve the habitat of the Esk for the Esk Pearl Mussel and Atlantic Salmon. River restoration work will take place alongside training sessions for local farmers, land managers and wildlife groups.
Grant Awarded - £78,750
Project Contact – Simon Hirst, s.hirst@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/content.php?nID=768
Small Scale Enhancements Project
North York Moors National Park
Delivered by the North York Moors National Park Authority, the project will provide technical assistance for the implementation of small scale projects within villages in the North York Moors National Park Area such as enhancements to the village environment, community activities and events and interpretation, appreciation and maintenance of local heritage and culture.
Grant Awarded – £184,362
Project Contact – Clair Shields, ssescheme@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
Sustainable Community Halls
Wider LEADER Area
Additional support for community buildings to encourage them to become more sustainable and offer a wider range of services. Guidance will be offered on business planning, governance, relevant legislation etc via workshops, mentoring and one-to-one support.
Grant Awarded - £89,600
Project Contact – Sarah Robinson, sarah.robinson@ruralyorkshire.org.uk
Robin Hoods Bay Improvement Scheme
Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire
A scheme to undertake a variety of capital works within the old village and conservation area of Robin Hoods Bay.
Grant Awarded - £31,550
Project Contact – John Beech, j.beech@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
Seeonee Lair Activities Centre
Kettleness, North Yorkshire
To increase the activity provision available at the site to encourage more groups / organisations to use the site.
Grant Awarded - £5,847
http://www.eastclevelandscouts.org.uk/kettleness/
Yorkshire Moors Agricultural Apprentice Scheme
Wider LEADER Area
Provides an opportunity for young people to undertake an apprenticeship on upland farms gaining experience and an NVQ level 2 in livestock production. Skill development will include shepherding moorland hill sheep, drystone walling, heather burning and understanding of moorland systems, and understanding of environmental schemes.
Grant Awarded - £109,952
Project Contact – Nicola Welford, nicolawelford@aol.com
Linden Close Wildlife Area
Sleights, North Yorkshire
To restore and maintain a currently derelict area to improve the biodiversity of the area. Work will include the establishment of a wildflower area, creation of an outdoor classroom facility, restoration of the pond, hedgerows and bridge, a pond dipping platform and the installation of bird and bat boxes.
Grant Awarded - £5,070
Project Contact – Alan Tomlinson, alan.tomlinson@carborough.gov.uk
Horizons
Bridge 30, North York Moors Railway
To restore bridge 30 on the North York Moors Railway and to develop a programme of activity based on improving access, understanding and interpretation of local heritage.
Grant Awarded - £100,000
Project Contact - Jim Dedicoat, jim.dedicoat@nymr.co.uk
October 2009
A Centenary of Culture and Heritage
Saltburn by the Sea, East Cleveland
To provide a year long programme of events and activities at the Community Arts Centre, Saltburn to reflect the 100 year history of the building.
Grant Awarded - £19,260
Project Contact Wilma Gardiner-Gill, art@scaa.fslife.co.uk
Moorsholm Memorial Hall
Moorsholm, East Cleveland
Improvements to the building including new heating and kitchen in order to provide a range of new activities and services to the community including a youth music group, playgroup, photograph / camera club, keep fit and a local digital archive.
Grant Awarded - £43,739
Project Contact – Graham Aldous, mmh@teeafit.co.uk
Cinder Track Improvement Team
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
The Groundworks run project will provide 6months employment for 24 long term unemployed people who will carry out a range of environmental and conservation improvement works which will improve awareness of, and accessibility to, the track.
Grant Awarded - £52,000
Project Contact – Tom Mutton, tom.mutton@groundwork.org.uk
December 2009
‘Get it ON’ In Your Village
Whole LEADER Area
The ‘On Tour Scheme’ to bring the arts to rural communities will be extended into East Cleveland and additional programme of support, being provided through training, one to one support networks and improved web based facilities, will be developed to attract and re-engage villages in North Yorkshire.
Grant Awarded - £80,000
Project Contact – Angela Hall, angela@ruralarts.org
Cornfield Flowers – Out Of Intensive Care
This final phase of the project will work with the wider local community to adopt a rare species of cornfield flower in order to maximise the seed resource for onward translocation to recipient farmers, and deposit in the Millennium Seed Bank.
Grant Awarded - £42,729
Project Contact – Ian Carstairs, carstairsian@btinternet.com
St Hilda's Meeting Point
Ampleforth
To provide a contact point within the church for members of the community which will host a range of drop in activities and events including regular informal coffee mornings, access to information and locally available support services, and an exhibition area to be used by local groups, artists and the school.
Grant Awarded - £15,966
Project Contact - Freda Shaw
