Conservation & Heritage
Details of all the projects supported by the main programme under the Conservation and Upgrading of the Rural Heritage measure (measure 323) can be found below.
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/
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
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 – £308,879
Project Contact – Clair Shields, ssescheme@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/small-scale-enhancement-scheme/
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
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
http://www.saltburnarts.net/
Cornfield Flowers – Out Of Intensive Care
Wider LEADER Area
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
http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/cornfield-flowers/
Small Scale Enhancements Scheme – Ryedale
Ryedale, North Yorkshire
Delivered by Ryedale District Council; the project will provide technical assistance for the implementation of small scale projects within villages in the Ryedale area (AONB and north of the River Derwent) such as enhancements to the village environment, community activities and events, and interpretation, appreciation and maintenance of local heritage and culture.
Grant Awarded - £142,400
Project Contact – Clara Turlington, clara.turlington@Ruedale.gov.uk
Rural:Urban Schools Twinning Project
Howardian Hills AONB
The project will twin primary schools in the AONB with schools in the urban areas of York and Hull to learn about the contrasting local heritage of the two areas including the natural environment, historic environment, the landscape and the communities / ways of life.
Grant Awarded – £37,420
Project Contact – Liz Bassindale, liz.bassindale@northyorks.gov.uk
Heritage Coast Festival
Loftus, Staithes and surrounding area
The project will deliver a programme of activities and events based around the heritage coast to the community of Loftus and the surrounding area, including the village of Staithes.
Grant Awarded - £10,475
Project Contact - Tony Leonard, tonyleonard@tiscali.co.uk
East Cleveland Small Scale Enhancements Scheme
East Cleveland
To co-ordinate and deliver small scale projects which will contribute to the delivery of basic services for the economy and rural population, the development and renewal of the village environment and the conservation and enhancement of rural heritage and culture throughout the East Cleveland LEADER area. This project will include building the capacity of village residents to develop and deliver local, small scale projects.
Grant awarded - £201,793
Project Contact - Jay Jackson, jay.jackson@groundwork.org.uk
Community Library and Archive
Ryedale Folk Museum, North Yorkshire
Creation of a community rural heritage library and archive for public use, open 350 days a year. The project will raise public awareness - locally, regionally and nationally - of the new facility and its rural heritage resources, providing access for local group visits, talks and master-classes. It will store material from local history groups, providing training and remote online access and promote the community library and archive as a gateway to other organisations and external support networks.
Grant awarded - £129,845
Project Contact - David Stockdale, davids@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
http://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk/
Small Scale Enhancements Scheme – Scarborough Rural
North Yorkshire
To co-ordinate and deliver small scale projects which will contribute to the theme of conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage in the Scarborough Rural area.
Grant Awarded - £31,900
Project Contact - Liz Dowson, liz.dowson@scarborough.gov.uk
http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=15566
Handale Abbey Walled Garden Restoration Abbey
Handale, East Cleveland
To restore and consolidate a 19th century listed walled garden. Improvement works will also include formalising the permissive access route and providing interpretation on the site.
Grant Awarded - £18,977
Project Contact - Clair Shields, c.shields@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/abbeys-and-priories/
Fryupdale Quoits Pitch
Fryupdale, North Yorkshire
Quoits pitches will be created at Fryup village hall providing adequate facilities for the club to increase its membership and the new viewing area will attract locals and visitors to watch.
Grant Awarded - £6,909
Project Contact - Graham Holyfield, holyfield@placestanne.freeserve.co.uk
Building Local Heritage into the Community (Restoration of Glaisdale Signal Box)
Glaisdale, North Yorkshire
To restore the old signal box and create a small local heritage centre; a space which will also be available for use as by the local community.
Grant Awarded - £25,550
Project Contact - Angela Thirkill, angie@eskvalleyrailway.co.uk
http://www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk/
Temple Moore Trail
Whole LEADER Area
To create a trail of ecclesiastical architectural sites designed by Temple Moore around the LEADER area using GPS mapping, an app for smart phone users, and a printed leaflet, all of which will be available through the projects new website.
Grant Awarded - £8,280
Project Contact - Harriet Walsh, tenstarstop@ntlworld.com