ABOUT US
Oakham Canal Green Corridor Project aims to create a linear heritage, environment and leisure facility to the north of Oakham, based around the former Oakham Canal. We aim to work with landowners, tenant farmers and other groups to:
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· Engage the local community in developing and maintaining this important leisure corridor.
· Preserve the remains of the Oakham Canal as a heritage asset and provide historical interpretation.
· Enhance the environment, improving footpaths and public access while developing habitats and diversity.
The vision behind our Project was that of one man, Paul Dadford, who campaigned for years to bring the project to life and set up the project to deliver on his vision.
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​The Green Corridor will start at the Springfield Estate in the south and end close to the Oakham Enterprise Park. Ultimately it may be possible to extend the corridor further north towards Rocks by Rail.
The Team
Oakham Canal Green Corridor Project is run by a committed group of volunteers
OUR Â SUPPORTERS
We are lucky to have some great local partners, who support us in a variety of ways.
Without them, none of what we do would be possible:
HANSON UK
Staff from Hanson's UK HQ, in Syston, have supported us on a number of work parties, getting involved in activities from clearing vegetation to building steps and a brand new footpath, all undertaken as a staff Community Engagement project. We look forward to continuing this programme of visits!
BERRY SUPERFOS
As neighbours to the Oakham Canal, Berry Superfos availed us of vital secure parking facilities during our footpath projects. We also enjoyed having groups of Berry Superfos apprentice engineers on site during one of our recent major footpath upgrades, undertaken as part of the community service aspect of their training course. We look forward to their next visit!
ECOLOGY RESOURCES
Renowned Environmental consultancy Ecology Resources are kindly helping us with site surveys, wildlife monitoring and strategic advice.
OAKHAM SCHOOL
Oakham Canal runs through the site of Oakham School. Pupils are helping us with ideas and inspiration for our marketing and fundraising. They even designed our logo!
BEN BURGESS, OAKHAM
Local premium agricultural machinery supplier, supports OCGCP with discounted tools, hire and support.
The Lions Club Of Rutland
Severn Trent
Global, yet local, service charity, contributed funding to one of our major footpath projects and advised on wider fund raising strategies.
A key funding sponsor for our ongoing footpath upgrade work.
MOWS
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
LRWT
We are working in partnership with Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust to encourage wildlife habitats and align our environmental aims in the local area.
TRIVANDI
Events giant Trivandi support us through a variety of fundraising events and staff volunteer work parties.
RNHS
RNHS are working with us to understand and encourage wildlife habitats, by observing species counts along the canal.
LRBG
We are lucky enough to have at least four species of bats along the canal - LRBG have been helping us to identify exactly which species are resident.
The Melton and Oakham Waterways Association (MOWS) aims to maximise the social, economic, environmental and leisure opportunities from the restoration of the Melton Mowbray Navigation and preservation of the Oakham Canal.
Rutland County Council supports the project in their role as landowner, planning authority and having responsibility for the rights of way.
EDMENTUM
Global digital education provider, Edmentum, support us through staff volunteer work parties.
The Society’s volunteers have helped us collate information on the milestones that used to line the canal between Oakham and Melton Mowbray.
Your canal needs YOU!
Could your organisation be the next to support the Oakham Canal Project?
We need you!
Get in touch if you want to be involved.
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