Miner2Major Project@miner2major

@HeritageFundUK Landscape Partnership scheme celebrating the diverse wildlife, important habitats and rich heritage of Sherwood Forest. Tweets Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

 the legendary Sherwood Forest
miner2major.org.uk
Joined July 2019
590 Photos and videos
Discover the wonderful world of Fungi at West Bridgford Library! 🍄 Photographer @alexhydephoto has visited local sites including @RSPBSherwood, Maun Valley and Spa Ponds to capture the beauty of fungi - on exhibition until 30th July 📅 Find out more: bit.ly/3XEcMIW
Alex Hyde photo of a purple mushroom

ALT Alex Hyde photo of a purple mushroom

Alex Hyde photo of 3 pink mushrooms on grass

ALT Alex Hyde photo of 3 pink mushrooms on grass

A wall at the exhibition with 4 images

ALT A wall at the exhibition with 4 images

A wall at the exhibition with 4 images

ALT A wall at the exhibition with 4 images
1
3
261
Over 5 years, we worked with communities across the Sherwood Forest area to celebrate local heritage and develop creative projects 📜📖👷 Thanks to @HeritageFundUK, @SherwoodTrust, @nottscommf and Mine2Minds Education.
3
6
462
In collaboration with @NottsCC, our Heritage Buildings project delivered: 📚 3 new publications 🎓 20 training courses 👷‍♀️ 370+ heritage buildings were surveyed by volunteers 🗃️ 50+ HER heritage buildings records created or updated Thanks to @HeritageFundUK
6
72
Our Veiled Landscape project unearthed some extraordinary discoveries! Find out more & access HER records here: rb.gy/kq62io Thanks to @HeritageFundUK, @ForestryEngland, @thetimeteam, @BBCCountryfile, Friends of Moor Pond Woods and Nottinghamshire Archaeology Panel.
1
4
161
Our Connecting Trails Project blazed new exciting trails across the county! 🚶🚶‍♀️ We made £60,000 worth of trail upgrades & repairs 🎧 We created 7 new Sherwood Voices audio walks: bit.ly/3PKyIhi 🗺️ 200+ people took part in map reading courses Thanks to @HeritageFundUK
3
7
261
We made some incredible milestones with our Trees and Hedges project, led by Greenwood Community Forest! 🌳 Thanks to @HeritageFundUK
4
85
We're proud to share some of the key achievements from our Better Habitats and Saving Sherwood's Special Species projects! Thanks to @HeritageFundUK and to our project partners @RSPBSherwood, @NSDCouncil, @Nottswildlife and Sherwood Habitats Strategy Group
4
8
619
Our adult learning and family learning programmes, delivered by Inspire, have made a lasting impact on our learners! Here are some of our highlights ✨ For more arts and nature courses, check out inspireculture.org.uk/learni…, who continue to offer a wide range of courses.
1
1
131
Celebrate Sherwood, our community engagement program delivered by @nottslibraries, has been a remarkable journey! Find out more about the projects we delivered over the last 5 years: rb.gy/4w55ez Thanks to @HeritageFundUK
2
3
159
In Jan 2019, the Miner2Major Scheme began and over 5 years, we've united communities, local authorities, and businesses to make a lasting impact across Sherwood Forest! 🌳🏹 As we near the end in June, join us for a week of project highlights! ✨
2
61
Our first podcast started with ex-miners poems & stories, 11 episodes later we feature a world exclusive interview with the Major Oak tree #Miner2Major all the way! We hope you enjoy them #treetalk #Voicesfromsherwoodforest #podcasting @HeritageFundUK podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

Voices from the RSPB and the Major Oak by Voices from Sherwood Forest

Today we're speaking to Rob James, from the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) and he's brought along a very well known tree personality: the Major Oak! In a world first, this podcast...

creators.spotify.com
Marketing Nottingham & Nottinghamshire@MarketingNottm_
6 Jun 2024
The @miner2major's Voices podcast has revealed the sounds of the ancient Major Oak tree, Robin Hood’s famous 1000-year-old hideout 🌳🏹 Read more: bit.ly/4bIvinV
4
98
Did you catch us on the radio with @BBCNottingham this morning?! 📻 Our Engagement Officer Helen spoke with BBC presenter Verity Cowley all about the sounds of the Major Oak, which we recorded for our latest podcast 🌳 Listen here (starts at 2:22:35): bbc.in/3V9d7k1
1
1
86
Miner2Major Project retweeted
Erin McDaid@EmcdNotts
1 Jun 2024
It's that time of year again - a whole month of making time to connect with and taking action for nature. What will your 'Random Act of Wildness' be today? #30DaysWild @BBCNottingham @Nottswildlife @PlanetTrios @DilgerTV
2
8
152
Don't miss a talk with @alexhydephoto at Mansfield Museum next week! 📷 Find out how Alex takes such stunning photographs of wildlife and learn more about his latest fungi series, on exhibition now at the museum 🍄 £6 | Friday 7 June | 6pm Book here: mansfield.gov.uk/museum/even…
A man with glasses and beard holds a camera on the grass

ALT A man with glasses and beard holds a camera on the grass
1
1
197
Miner2Major Project retweeted
Helen Mitchem@hvmitch76
28 May 2024
What a brilliant @BBCSpringwatch episode last night, including a focus on the super #pseudoscorpion @miner2major have focused on these in Sherwood Forest too - look at our “pop out “ make your own ones! Would you like one @IoloWilliams2 @ChrisGPackham @michaelastracha 😍
2
6
294
Our new exhibitions 'Through the Lens' opens at Mansfield Museum tomorrow! 📷 This time it's all about the the fascinating world of fungi and features stunning digital creations from photographer @alexhydephoto and artist Katja Hoc 🍄 Find out more: mansfield.gov.uk/museum/exhi…
ththree pink mushroom with green moss

ALT ththree pink mushroom with green moss

Wall of fungi photographs

ALT Wall of fungi photographs

Wall of fungi photographs

ALT Wall of fungi photographs

Wall of fungi photographs

ALT Wall of fungi photographs
4
7
340
Have you explored the Time to Connect Trail yet? Our sculpture map takes you to 6 natural heritage sites across Nottinghamshire! 🌳🏹 You can pick up a copy of the trail now at Inspire Libraries and @NottinghamTIC, or view it online here: rb.gy/66xsdm
Time to Connect trail map

ALT Time to Connect trail map
2
6
433
It's National Walking Month this May! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Get inspired to put on your walking shoes with a brand new Rainworth Health walk - Jenny's story. Browse our new Sherwood Voices brochure: bit.ly/3DkKdF 📷 Callis Hagg
Rainworth Heath with heather, heathland and an oak tree on the horizon

ALT Rainworth Heath with heather, heathland and an oak tree on the horizon

Rainworth Heath - a tree in the woods, with grass and a path

ALT Rainworth Heath - a tree in the woods, with grass and a path

A path along the heath with heather and an oak tree

ALT A path along the heath with heather and an oak tree
1
1
55
Exciting news! 📚 Our group of poets from Ravenshead Library are launching their first anthology, Beyond the Greenwood! Join us on May 16th, 10:30am to meet the poets and hear poems inspired by Nottinghamshire. Free event at Ravenshead Library: bit.ly/3xQH5Bu
Beyond the Greenwood book cover

ALT Beyond the Greenwood book cover

Poetry Book launch poster

ALT Poetry Book launch poster
2
2
214
Get outside this #NationalWalkingMonth! 😎 Nottinghamshire has tons of interesting and historic places to explore - and we have audio guides to match! Check out the latest Sherwood Voices walk around Rainworth heath. More here: bit.ly/3QoJwSf
Woodland background with a hand holding a phone, displaying our walk map

ALT Woodland background with a hand holding a phone, displaying our walk map
3
3
299
Load more