BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Pennines National Landscape - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northpennines.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Pennines National Landscape REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250324T155643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T155945Z UID:10001313-1746266400-1746288000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Pottery open day DESCRIPTION:Drop in to Alston Pottery to learn about adders in the North Pennines and to try your hand at pottery by adding coils to a collaborative pot. Children are welcome to make their own small clay pot. \nParking is available on site\, please follow the signage. \nThis workshop is part of the 2024-25 Adders Up community arts programme. To find out more go to https://northpennines.org.uk/community-arts-2024/ \n  \n      \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/pottery-open-day-2/ LOCATION:Alston Pottery\, The Old Brewery\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3RP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Adder-pottery2-kids-2025-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250409T154106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T155730Z UID:10001383-1747677600-1747684800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Needle felting workshop DESCRIPTION:Come along to an evening of needle felting with local artist\, Julia Neubauer\, at Nenthead Village Hall\, 19 May\, 6pm to 8pm. Everyone is welcome\,  even if you’re a complete beginner. You don’t need to bring anything\, as all the supplies will be provided. \nIn this free workshop you will be making a needle felted wall hanging\, bookmark\, or coaster. Using Herdwick felt from a local Cumbrian company\, The Chimney Steep\, you will embellish your background using different materials and embroidery wool to add details. \nSuitable for children aged seven and above\, all children must be supervised by an adult. No designated parking\, but drop-off near door. Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible toilet. \nThis workshop is part of the Nenthead200 celebrations\, marking 200 years since the London Lead Company designed the village of Nenthead. To find out more go to: nenthead200-celebration \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/needle-felting-workshopnenthead200/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Picture2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250404T100554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T094026Z UID:10001271-1748167200-1748174400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Family friendly printing workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create nature-inspired prints using botanicals collected from the North Pennines in this hands-on family friendly event. The workshop at Alston Town Hall\, Sunday 25 May\, 10am to 12 noon\, is designed for everyone to enjoy the magic of printing from real plants. \nGuided by artist Carole McCourt\, explore the rich diversity of local flora\, from delicate wildflowers to sturdy grasses and ferns\, and transform them into works of art. Using gelatine plates – a soft\, flexible printing surface – create unique\, colourful prints that capture the intricate details and textures of each plant. Experiment with layering\, colour\, and design to make your own pieces of artwork to take home. \nAll art materials\, plants and botanicals to print with will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Suitable for families with children over the age of 7 years. All children must be supervised by a responsible adult. \nSuggested donation of £3 per adult and £2 per child. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nIf you have any accessibility requirements that would improve your experience of this event please email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk. \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n        \n  \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest25 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-friendly-printing-workshop/ LOCATION:Alston Town Hall\, Front Street\, Alston\, CA9 3RF CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Gelli-printing-advert-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T163000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250404T102136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T104943Z UID:10001273-1748183400-1748190600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Family friendly printing workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create nature-inspired prints using botanicals collected from the North Pennines in this hands-on family friendly event. The workshop at Allendale Village Hall\, Sunday 25 May\, 2.30pm to 4.30pm\, is designed for everyone to enjoy the magic of printing from real plants. \nGuided by artist Carole McCourt\, explore the rich diversity of local flora\, from delicate wildflowers to sturdy grasses and ferns\, and transform them into works of art. Using gelatine plates – a soft\, flexible printing surface – create unique\, colourful prints that capture the intricate details and textures of each plant. Experiment with layering\, colour\, and design to make your own pieces of artwork to take home. \nAll art materials\, plants and botanicals to print with will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Suitable for families with children over the age of 7 years. All children must be supervised by a responsible adult. \nSuggested donation of £3 per adult and £2 per child. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nIf you have any accessibility requirements that would improve your experience of this event please email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk. \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n        \n  \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest25 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-friendly-printing-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Allendale Village Hall\, Leadgate\, Allendale\, NE47 9PR CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Gelli-printing-advert-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250404T104507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T145215Z UID:10001265-1748341800-1748349000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Geoparks Rock DESCRIPTION:To celebrate European Geoparks Week\, come along to this family friendly workshop and find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world\, (including the North Pennines)\, and get hands on with activities that show how landscapes form from ice and water to volcanoes. The location is Talkin Tarn\, Brampton\, Tuesday 27 May\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \nSuitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing and sun protection suitable for the weather. \n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). Please note there is also a charge for parking at Talkin Tarn. Details here. \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest25 \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/geoparks-rock/ LOCATION:Talkin Tarn\, Brampton\, Tarn Road\, Brampton\, CA8 1HN CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Map-cloth.-2.-jpg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250404T100748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T104607Z UID:10001237-1748428200-1748435400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: Geoparks rock DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nTo celebrate European Geoparks Week\, come along to find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world (including the North Pennines) and get hands on with activities that show how landscapes form from ice and water to volcanoes. The location is Bowlees Visitor Centre\, 28 May\, 10.30am to 12.30pm.\nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities.\nSuitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing and sun protection suitable for the weather. \n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest25 \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-geoparks-rock-2/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bowlees-children-geology12-resized-for-ticketsource.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250404T104153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T150806Z UID:10001266-1748514600-1748521800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Geoparks rock DESCRIPTION:To celebrate European Geoparks Week\, come along to this family friendly workshop and find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world\, (including the North Pennines)\, and get hands on with activities that show how landscapes form from ice and water to volcanoes. The location is Blanchland Village Hall\, \, Thursday 29 May\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \nSuitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing and sun protection suitable for the weather. \n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest25 \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/geoparks-rock-2/ LOCATION:Blanchland Village Hall\, Clap Shaw\, Consett\, DH8 9UA CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Map-cloth.-2.-jpg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T143000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250404T104028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T142224Z UID:10001272-1748687400-1748701800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Saturday stroll - NatureFest special DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Saturday stroll for North Pennines NatureFest celebrating the unique flora of the area. \nLocal artist Carole McCourt will lead a guided walk from Westgate\, Weardale\, 31 May\, 10.30am to 2.30pm\, to explore the delicate balance between geology and botany\, where plants have adapted to survive in challenging conditions. \nThe event begins with a short presentation\, followed by an easy walk learning about a variety of wildflowers\, grasses\, and lichens\, including rare lead-tolerant plants known as metallophytes. See species like Spring Sandwort (leadwort)\, Pyrenean Scurvy Grass\, Alpine Pennycress\, and Wild Mountain Pansies\, which thrive here in abundance during May to July. \nAfter the walk\, return for lunch and a creative workshop\, using art materials (provided) to capture the beauty of the landscape and its plants. \nPlease wear suitable footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather\, and bring a packed lunch and drinks. The event is suitable for families with children over the age of seven. Dogs on short leads are welcome. \nSuggested donation £3 per adult\, £2 per child. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nIf you have any accessibility requirements that would improve your experience of this event please email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n    \n  \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest25 \nImage credit: Carole McCourt URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stroll-naturefest/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Guided walk,Historic environment event,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/botanical-walk_credit-Carole-McCourt.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092056 CREATED:20250404T101509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T075038Z UID:10001295-1748692800-1748786400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nature camp weekend DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family-friendly weekend of nature themed activities at Low Way Farm in Holwick\, Teesdale\, Saturday 31 May from 12 noon to Sunday 1 June 2pm. \nActivities will be running throughout the day and into the evening\, but you can take it at your own pace. There are options to bring your own kit and camp\, or stay in the bunkhouse. An evening meal and breakfast are provided within the ticket price. \nThe event is suitable for children 5+. All children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Due to the nature of the weekend it is not dog friendly. \nActivities on offer: \n\nRiver dipping\nWoodland walk\nBat detectors and moth trapping\nWandering through the wildflower meadows\nArts and crafts\nImmersive morning bird song walk with sound recording artist\nNature cinema\nMeet the farmer\nCommunal campfire\n\nFurther details of the above activities will be sent to attendees closer to the time. \nTickets \n\nAdmission – Adult £30 / Child £25.\nAccommodation – Camping is free\, bunk barn per person is £5.\n\nThere is camping kit available to borrow if needed (tents\, sleeping bags\, liners and mats)\, simply let us know when you are booking if you require this. \nWe would like everyone to be able to attend Nature Camp. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. \nPlease get in touch with molly@northpennines.org.uk to find out more about access for all tickets. \nWe will be running a free minibus from Barnard Castle to Nature Camp (and returning on the Sunday) for those families that don’t have access to a car. Please contact Molly for more details. \nChildren by Low Way river \nFamily walking through the meadow \nChildren showing their art work \n  \n  \n  \n  \nInterior of a room in the bunk barn at Low Way \nLow Way Farm and meadow \nToasting marshmallows on a campfire \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPlease use the link to book admission and accommodation tickets. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk  #NorthPenninesNatureFest25 \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nature-camp-weekend/ LOCATION:Low Way Farm\, Holwick\, DL12 0NJ CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/low-way-farm-river-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR