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Each year we work on around 700 projects and initiatives around the East Midlands.
You can find out more about some of them by reading the case studies below. We want to share our learning and help others replicate our work.
You can also view our case studies via a google map.
Location: Cuckney Cuckney Garden was originally a rundown and neglected area of land in the heart of the village. With funding from Nottinghamshire County Council’s ‘Local Improvement Scheme’ and assistance from Cuckney Parish Council, Groundwork and Crestra Limited have worked to reclaim the land for the public.
Location: Worksop Summer of 2011, Bassetlaw District Council Chairman, Councillor David Challinor swapped his chains of office for a shovel, as Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield in partnership with Marks and Spencer put the finishing touches to the first phase of the new Knighton Fields Community Park.
Location: Market Warsop The sculpture, affectionately referred to as ‘The Egg’, is a two metre tall piece of carved Kilkenny limestone. It has been carved with patterns and motives which children from two local schools have helped create.
Location: New Houghton When a playground serving a large community of families become old and dangerous, the local parish council sought to update the obselete equipment.
Location: Clowne A site right in the heart of Clowne was given a whole new lease of life when Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield and Mansfield and Crestra joined forces with Clowne Parish Council.
Location: Babington Community College, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester. Babington Community College is part of the EMAS in schools programme and are currently developing their
Location: Babington Community College, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester. Babington Community College is part of the EMAS in schools programme and are currently developing their woodlands into a teaching resource.
Location: Babington Community Technology College, Strasbourg Drive, Leicester. 2010 was a very successful year of environmental action at Babington Community Technology College. The student lead EMAS Council have worked closely with Groundwork EMAS Education Officers to deliver a variety of campaigns and projects making the school more sustainable. This work culminated during the summer term with a “Green Day”
Location: EcoHouse, 459 Hinckley Road, Leicester. Staff from Groundwork Leicester and Leicestershire’s Future Jobs Fund scheme have rebuilt the EcoHouse play area using locally sourced timber.
Location: Overdale Junior School, Eastcourt Road, Leicester. “The Action Earth funding pots open early every winter, it is an excellent opportunity for schools to raise small amounts towards projects that can really make a difference.” Robert Stewart, EMAS Officer
