Volunteer groups Endcliffe Development Committee and Friends of Porter Valley were working together to clear up the Shepherd’s Wheel area of Bingham Park on Sunday, November 31.
This was a step towards their vision of clearing the mill pond and restoring the park’s water wheel.
Ros Hancock, co-ordinator of Friends of Porter Valley, explained how the Friends group communicates with park rangers about the work that needs doing and offer as much help as they can.
Their most recent project was the repair of the footpaths around Endcliffe Park, a route that many students and local residents use to walk or go for a jog.
Hancock was pleased at the level of student involvement in the volunteering exercise.
She said: "We’ve had a very good turnout today. We have the biggest Friends group in the area but most of the members are over 50, so it’s good to have more young people about."
The Endcliffe Development Committee volunteer wherever they can.
Luke MacWilliam, Vice-Chair of the committee, highlighted the negative stereotypes of students held by some members of the local community, and said he hoped that by volunteering, students could be seen more positively.
He said: "It will give something back to the community that enjoys the park."
All the volunteers were cheerful, and students enjoyed the opportunity to care for the community they live in.
To get involved in the Endcliffe Development Committee, which also holds film nights and community events, go to: www.tinyurl.com/5bmaxn.
To learn more about the work of Friends of Porter Valley in the local community, or to become involved with volunteering and educational walks around the local parks and wooded areas, visit: www.sheffieldportervalley.org.uk.
Amris Kaur
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