Sandbach Wheelock Wharf Canal Footpath

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Funded on
08 Nov 2021

To restore 140 mtrs of footpath (FP23) from Wheelock Wharf on the Trent & Mersey canal to meet and enter the Sandbach Wildlife Corridor. Locals, tourists and wildlife will all benefit from the project

£2,233 Raised of £2,060

46 Backers

108%

Our Delivery Report

Funded on 08 November 2021 | Delivered on 18 September 2022

£2,233

RAISED

46

BACKERS

31

DAYS TO FUND

BIGGEST PLEDGE

Largest pledge from Cheshire East Council

£927

From Cheshire East Council

£2

MOST POPULAR PLEDGE AMOUNT

26 August 2022

Sandbach Wildlife Corridor is set to be opened up thanks to Wheelock Wharf work

Sandbach Nub News

Now the project, which takes place on weekends, is fast gathering pace after more than 350 hours of volunteer hours.

volunteers engaged

35 volunteers engaged

350 Hours volunteering opportunities

35 Volunteers involved

Sandbach Woodland and Wildlife Group donated £20

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700 m² of new green space created

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More about our impact

Arts, culture & heritage

Volunteers received feedback from local residents of how the area was used in living memory. Not only were artifacts of historic pottery, glass and masonery uncovered but a better understanding of the site as an area for industrial salt works and for leisure when the nature of canal traffic changed.

Activity, health and leisure

The renovated footpath is now accessible and used daily by walkers with dogs and larger organised groups.

http://swwg.org

Sandbach Woodland and Wildlife Group formed in 2008 as a group of local volunteers who recognised the value of the town's woodland assets. It's aim is for the conservation of woodland and associated open areas in and around Sandbach maintaining its wildlife importance whilst ensuring the benefits of some access for the whole community.

Since 2008 working parties of volunteers have taken practical steps to restore and create a network of woodland paths for public access. Fundraising provides the materials to lay paths, install safety fencing and construct steps and even a bridge. Particular thanks go to Sandbach Town Council as our core funding providers.

A committee of SWWG members also organise ongoing maintenance and takes opportunities to enhance the local woodlands with native tree planting. Attempts are also made to control invasive plants which threaten to damage areas of our woodlands. Litter and waste are regularly removed by volunteers to help protect the threat to wildlife and maintain an attractive environment.

SWWG maintain close links with Sandbach Clean Team and Sandbach Footpath Group to help identify priority issues and contribute to Sandbach Town and Neighbourhood Plans.

As a volunteer group our resources and skills are limited so we use contractors for appropriate tasks. Cheshire East Council and Highways department will manage safety issues on their land. Care4CE, who provide occupational opportunites, have delivered several of the labour intensive projects required to extend the woodland path network.

Often working beside Arclid Brook the SWWG have adopted advice from the Canal and River Trust and Environment Agency to help deliver the projects safely.

Project Owner: Sandbach Woodland and Wildlife Group The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.