Monday 28th June 2021
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Report written by Andrew Waters
11 of Sheffield's finest couldn't resist the lure of wood chipping in the rain at Heeley People's Park.
Within the hour we had shovelled, carried and raked a substantial quantity of wood chip and covered a large section of garden.
Rob then told us how GG Sheffield's efforts and hours of work before the pandemic had helped them get funding for new additions to the playground. Something we can all be proud of.
Without a moment's hesitation we of course had to try out the swings, roundabout and slide and can confirm that they are - to quote Bill & Ted - most excellent!
Heeley Development Trust (HDT) is a small, charitable development trust, founded by local volunteers, business people & residents in 1996. We have delivered youth, community, environmental and economic development projects in and around our neighbourhood for the last 20 years. We are working hard, developing a diverse range of income, social enterprises and assets, all with the aim of making Heeley a great place to live, with a real sense of place, pride and community. Our projects include; Heeley People's Park, Sum Studios (saving a Grade 2 listed Victorian School and redeveloping as managed work space – this is bringing jobs and investment into our community), The Heeley Voice - a local magazine and Recycle Bikes – a social enterprise supporting disengaged young people to gain training, confidence, work experience and jobs. If you are interested in any of our projects, would like to get involved or are willing to volunteer any of your time please do not hesitate to contact us or give us your feedback.
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