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SUMMARY:National Meadows Day  - family friendly
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Meadows Day at this family friendly event on Saturday 5 July 10.30am to 15.30pm\, at Low Way Farm\, Holwick. Experience Teesdale’s magnificent meadows at their midsummer best\, exploring these special habitats\, their farming history and the wildlife they support. \nJoin in the fun and creative activities for families and adults interested in nature\, farming and cultural heritage. There will be live music\, farmhouse food and drinks including tea and scones on sale\, or you are welcome to bring your own picnic. Workshops and activities are included. \n£5 per person\, including a free scone and hot drink. Children under 13 are free of charge (including a free scone and soft drink). If you don’t want refreshments then there is a suggested donation of £3 per ticket. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nActivities during the day: \n\nGuided wildflower & bumblebee walks through the meadows: Join the North Pennines farming and nature team for a guided walk around an upland hay meadow\, identifying the wildflowers and insects commonly found there\nBotanical ink monoprint workshop with local artists: Create ink prints inspired by the wildflowers and grasses of a meadow with local artist\, Abi Baker\nTraditional scything & meadow restoration demos: Demonstrations of traditional hay cutting using a scythe\, along with demonstrations of current restoration techniques of hay meadows\nMicroscope activity station: Using microscopes\, explore the details and features of wildflower seeds with artist\, Matt Denham\nLive acoustic folk music from Will Finn and Rosie Calvert\nKnitting circle: Join artist\, Laura Harrington for a social knitting session\nArts and photography exhibition: Displays of art produced by local schools\, and an exhibition of meadow plant photography\nUpland hay meadow film: Throughout the day will be regular screenings of the North Pennines National Landscape’s film showcasing our upland hay meadows\nCitizen science pollinator monitoring: Observing plants in the meadows to record what insects are visiting the meadow\nFarm machinery displays\, old and new: from scythes and horse drawn machinery\, to modern day tractors and trailers. See the machinery used to manage meadows across the years\nWalks with farm animals: Perfect for younger visitors\, walk with lambs and goats\nStalls and displays from local history archivists the Fitzhugh Library\, exploring the cultural history of Hay meadows in Teesdale\n\nAll children must be supervised by an adult. Dogs on leads are allowed. Free parking and toilets available on site. The site is not wheelchair accessible. \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/national-meadows-day-family-friendly/
LOCATION:Low Way Farm\, Holwick\, DL12 0NJ
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Felted geode workshop (Nenthead200)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to felt with wool and create your own ‘crystal geode’ to take home in this workshop with Anna Osborne of Felt Curious. \nThis family friendly workshop on 21 July\, 6pm to 8pm\, at Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston. We will be taking inspiration from the unique geology of the North Pennines to make hollow ‘rocks’ from layers of coloured wool. Once felted\, they are then cut open to reveal the magic within and embellished with crystals. Perfect for beginners of all ages over seven years\, but also those who have had a go at felting and want to learn a new technique. \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: https://northpennines.org.uk/what_we_do/historic-environment/land-of-lead-and-silver/nenthead200-celebration/ \nSuggested donation £3 per person. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book.
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/family-friendly-felted-geode-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN
CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Nenthead200
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SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - campfire cooking and foraging
DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nForage for food to cook on the campfire at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, 30 July\, 10am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk to forage for fruits of the season\, identify plants that can be used in recipes and make dips and fillings for your bread on a stick around the campfire. \nSuitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). £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. Please email kerryanne@northpennines.org.uk with any allergies/dietary requirements. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. The event is not suitable for dogs and is not wheelchair accessible. \nPlease use the Ticketsource to book \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-campfire-cooking-and-foraging/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF
CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly
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