Posts Tagged ‘The Friends of the Churnet Valley’

Photographic Competition – A Year in the Life of the Churnet Valley

February 25th, 2012

The Churnet Valley

A Year in the Life of the Churnet Valley is a photographic completion for amateur photographers of all ages.

Organised by The Friends of the Churnet Valley and The Phoenix Trust, the competition allows snappers to photograph life in the valley throughout the year and record the changing seasons.

There are no categories and snaps can be taken of anything or of any activity in the valley.

You could use your camera to photograph:

  • Heritage buildings
  • The valley in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
  • Village life in Cheddleton, Oakamoor and Denstone
  • The Caldon Canal and The Churnet Valley Railway
  • Social activities, leisure and sport
  • Markets in Leek and Cheadle.

You can use any kind of digital camera, phone or other device to take your photos –  the one in this post was taken with a mobile phone.

The competition runs for a year until the end of February, 2013.

Images which must be embedded in an email (attachments will not be accepted) should be sent to photophoenix727@live.co.uk giving your name and address and your age if under 18.

 


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Moorlands NewsDesk – The Voice of the Churnet Valley

February 18th, 2012

The Friends of the Churnet Valley’s aims and objectives are to ensure the survival of the valley’s unique character and preserve its natural heritage for the enjoyment of future generations.

Everyone is welcome to join the group.

Anything relating to life in the valley can be posted on the group’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/166751386714985/?bookmark_t=group.

If you grew up in the valley describe what life was like when you were young and tell other members about your family, your friends, your schooldays and your first job.

Discuss and express your opinion on local events and long term plans affecting life in the valley today including:

(1) News items
(2) Statements made by local councillors
(3) Tourism and leisure
(4) Letters published in local papers
(5) Plans to create a rail network
(6) Moneystone Quarry’s future
(7) Reopening the Uttoxeter Canal.

Make your voice heard.

Visit the group’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/166751386714985/?bookmark_t=group

 


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Are steam trains a fire risk? Have your say!

June 15th, 2011

A report in the Sentinel (June 15th, 2011) states that the Churnet Valley Railway has come under fire for running steam trains in dry weather and goes on to say:

“It is believed that the trains have sparked several fires on the newly restored Leekbrook to Cauldon Lowe line where a hedge, waterpipes and hay have been damaged.

“Churnet Valley Railway, in Cheddleton has apologised and agreed to repair the damage but insisted it complied with safety regulations.

“Conservation group, Friends of Churnet Valley, is concerned about the damage caused by the fires and urged the railway to stop running trains to reduce the risk of more fires.

“The Office of Rail Regulation said inspectors were satisfied that Moorlands and City Railways, the company which owns the Leekbrook to Cauldon Lowe line, is “running a safe operation” and is doing enough to prevent trackside fires.”

Do you agree with the Office of Rail Regulation’s statement that Moorlands and City Railways is “running a safe operation” and doing enough to prevent trackside fires? Visit our Discussion Forum at http://www.northstaffordshire.co.uk/discuss to vote on the issue, tell us what you think and let us know if your property has been damaged by a trackside fire.

 

 


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The unacceptable face of capitalism must not be allowed to destroy the Churnet Valley

May 12th, 2011

The Churnet Valley faces an uncertain future. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is preparing a Masterplan to regenerate the valley by increasing the number of tourists.

There are plans to build a holiday village at Moneystone Quarry near Oakamoor. The Churnet Valley Railway hopes to extend its line to Alton to bring more visitors to Alton Towers. Another company wants to reopen the disused railway from Stoke to Leek and allow freight trains carrying cement from Cauldon Low to use it.

People living in the area, ramblers and naturalists say that if these projects go ahead the valley’s unique charm and character will be destroyed. The Phoenix Trust agrees with them and supports the The Friends of the Churnet Valley who are working to preserve the valley’s heritage for future generations.

We have opened a new topic The Churnet Valley in our Discussion Forum “North Staffordshire Coalfield World Heritage”. Have your say. Visit the Forum and make your views known.


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