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SUMMARY:Wildflower seed sowing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Mickleton Village Hall 4 October 10am to 3:30pm for a session of sorting and sowing wildflower seeds. We will be sowing seeds from important species such as wood crane’s-bill that have been collected from existing populations in Teesdale. Once grown these plants will be used to enhance upland hay meadows in Teesdale. \nThe event is suitable for all ages\, children must be supervised by adult. All training and equipment will be provided. Tea\, coffee and light refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch. Toilet and hand washing facilities are available on site. \nFor more information please contact Patrick: patrick@northpenninesaonb.org.uk. \nTo sign up please use the Better Impact volunteer system. \n  \n \n  \nDelivered as part of the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme. Tees-Swale is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and led by the North Pennines AONB Partnership in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wildflower-seed-sowing/
LOCATION:Mickleton Village Hall\, DL12 0JY
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Discover nocturnal nature in Teesdale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening discovering some of the nocturnal creatures that fly around Bowlees Visitor Centre at night. \nCome and be a bat detective using our bat detectors to tune into their echolocation. We will be dissecting owl pellets to discover the skeletons of their prey and what that tells us about the ecosystem the owls are a part of. \nIf the weather is warm enough\, we’ll take a closer look at the magnificent markings on the many moth species that live here\, and learn some of their weird and wonderful names. \nHot drinks and equipment including head torches provided. Wrap up warm and wear comfortable footwear as we’ll be venturing outside for a short bat walk. \nThis event is suitable for families with children over the age of five years. Please book using the link below. Younger siblings are welcome and do not need to book. \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n  \n  \nDelivered as part of the Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected programme. Tees-Swale is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and led by the North Pennines AONB Partnership in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/discover-nocturnal-nature-in-teesdale/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF
CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T180000
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SUMMARY:Family astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
DESCRIPTION:FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… \nDue to popular demand\, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive event 21 October 6pm to 7.30pm to educate the little ones on all things spacey! What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to one of the UK’s newest observatories. \nYour little ones will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then children will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in our purpose-built classroom and then weather permitting outside under the stars for some stargazing and peering through telescopes. \nHot chocolate and radiators are available too! All in all\, a wonderful introduction to family astronomy under the dark skies of Grassholme. \nGet wrapped up – it can get chilly when you are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends. \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £19/Child: £12/ Family: £65/ Concessions: £16/ Adult: 16+/ Child: 1-15/ Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child Concession: 65+ or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. For more information about Grassholme Waterside Park visit https://www.watersideparksuk.com/park/grassholme/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-astronomy-event/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Dark sky astronomy and stargazing
DESCRIPTION:The event on 21 October 8pm to 11pm will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory\, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer\, and founder of the Kielder Observatory\, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. \nAfter the welcome Gary will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe. Following this\, you will split into groups and\, weather depending\, start observing the sky\, with telescopes and cameras.With no Moon in the sky\, you will look out for the Milky Way\, and many dark sky objects like galaxies\, nebulae and star clusters.  We will then use our robotic telescope to scour the skies for other jewels in the cosmos. \nThen it’s back into the classroom for a hot drink and questions. Bring warm clothes – it can get chilly when we are outside. This is a pet free event\, so please don’t bring any furry friends! \nVisit https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book to book and for full terms and conditions. \nAdult: £24/ Family: £70/Concessions: £22/Adult: 16+/ Family: Group ticket for 3-4 people\, max of 4\, min of 3 – at least 1 child. Concession: 65+\, 1-16 years or Blue Badge holder. \nFor directions visit www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/ \nGrassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. For more information about Grassholme Waterside Park visit https://www.watersideparksuk.com/park/grassholme/ \nThis Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies. \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/dark-sky-astronomy-and-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:Grassholme Observatory\, DL12 0PW
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Star camp
DESCRIPTION:Join the Star camp for an astronomical weekend 27 to 29 October in Teesdale. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is great for adults and children (6+ years). Telescopes will be provided\, along with expert guidance and you are welcome to bring your own equipment too\, including cameras (with tripods) and binoculars. \nThere will also be astronomy themed talks\, solar observing and a bottle rocket competition. \nDuring the weekend Saturn will be looking amazing\, along with a super bright Jupiter and a big moon. The views are sure to blow your socks off! \nYou will arrive on the Friday night to a mulled wine reception at 7pm – stargazing will be available (weather permitting) on the Friday and Saturday night with departure on Sunday at 10am. \nBring warm/waterproof clothing and a red light torch (if you have one). \nPitch fees – electric £30 per night; non-electric £25 per night – plus £10 per person per night ‘astronomy charge’ (£8 for under 16s). \nPre-booking essential – direct with Doe Park Caravan Site –www.doepark.co.uk / 01833 650302 / info@doepark.co.uk.  \nDoe Park Caravan Site\, Cotherstone\, Barnard Castle\, Teesdale\, Co. Durham DL12 9UQ. See http://www.doepark.co.uk/find-us for directions. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/star-camp-3/
LOCATION:Doe Park Caravan Site\, Cotherstone\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 9UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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