BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Pennines National Landscape - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:North Pennines National Landscape 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:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250711T211406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T211616Z UID:10001871-1754388000-1754496000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Two-day summer holiday animation workshop DESCRIPTION:Looking for something exciting to do in the summer holidays? Join north east animation artist\, Robin Webb\, for a fun\, free two-day workshop for children on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August 2025. \nYou’ll explore real mining landscapes on a North Pennines site visit and turn it into your own animated film which will be featured in a special autumn exhibition. You can see an example of the kind of film you might make here. \nYou’ll learn how to make stop-motion animations using easy-to-use tech that you can continue to use at home\, get creative with clay\, cut-outs\, paint\, fabric and more\, and bring stories of lead and silver mining to life through your own short film. \nNo experience needed – just bring your imagination. All materials are provided. You can use your own phone or tablet to collect images if you want to but it’s not required. \nPlease note\, this is a two-day workshop so you need to be available to attend from 10am to 4pm on both days. \nFree\, but booking required as spaces limited. Please use the Ticketsource link below to book. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/animation-workshop-allenheads/ LOCATION:Allenheads CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Historic environment event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture1-e1752259113570.png ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250806T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250806T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250613T122340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T134008Z UID:10001422-1754476200-1754483400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - pollinator picnic DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nJoin us at Bowlees Visitor Centre on 6 August\, 10.30am to 12.30pm\, for a fun filled morning of activities getting to know the variety of pollinating insects we have around the site. Take part in citizen science PoMS Pollinator Scheme and help record and learn tips for how to invite more pollinators into your own garden and local wild places. \nSuitable for children aged five to twelve years. Younger siblings also welcome but no need to book. All children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. £2 per child. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. Bring your own picnic to enjoy after the event. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-making-bug-hotels-copy/ 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/2025/06/Moss-Carder-Bee-At-Bumblebee-Walk-Training-2025-scaled-e1749821987956.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250711T183041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T210224Z UID:10001867-1754992800-1755100800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Two-day summer holiday animation workshop DESCRIPTION:Looking for something exciting to do in the summer holidays? Join north east animation artist\, Robin Webb\, for a fun\, free two-day workshop for children on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 August 2025. \nYou’ll explore real mining landscapes on a North Pennines site visit and turn it into your own animated film which will be featured in a special autumn exhibition. You can see an example of the kind of film you might make here. \nYou’ll learn how to make stop-motion animations using easy-to-use tech that you can continue to use at home\, get creative with clay\, cut-outs\, paint\, fabric and more\, and bring stories of lead and silver mining to life through your own short film. \nNo experience needed – just bring your imagination. All materials are provided. You can use your own phone or tablet to collect images if you want to but it’s not required. \nPlease note\, this is a two-day workshop so you need to be available to attend from 10am to 4pm on both days. \nFree\, but booking required as spaces limited. Please use the Ticketsource link below to book. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/animation-workshop-nenthead/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Historic environment event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture1-e1752259113570.png ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250603T091308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T100130Z UID:10001407-1755081000-1755088200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - den building DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nThe exciting challenge for Wednesday 13 August\, 10.30am to 12.30pm\, at Bowlees Visitor Centre is to build yourselves a den amongst the trees using sticks and other materials\, with help and ideas from staff. What will you construct? \nSuitable for children aged 5+. 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  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-den-building-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/2024/05/Dens-at-Hamsterley-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250616T142810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T103559Z UID:10001426-1755770400-1755777600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Home educators' session - Blanchland DESCRIPTION:This is a family workshop for home educators\, 21 August\, 10am to 12 noon in Blanchland Village Hall. The theme is rivers and landscapes\, looking at how the local landscape is formed and shaped by water and either measuring how the River Derwent flows or seeing what lives in it. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. Wellies recommended. \nAfter the workshop and a break for lunch\, stay on for an optional walk of 2.2km along the River Derwent.Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. £2 per child. \nAll children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome – they do not need a ticket but please let us know they are coming by emailing naomi@northpennines.org.uk). \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/home-educators-session-at-blanchland/ LOCATION:Blanchland Village Hall\, Clap Shaw\, Consett\, DH8 9UA CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Home education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/In-the-river-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250522T105721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T162341Z UID:10001395-1755907200-1756079999@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead200 weekend DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. A weekend-long event is being organised by the North Pennines National Landscape team and volunteers from the local community to celebrate this anniversary. \nEveryone is welcome at the Nenthead 200 celebration on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August which will be a traditional village fair with competitions\, games\, music\, and activities alongside an evening of food and music and a quiz. \nSaturday 23 August:\nMine tours at Nenthead Mines (book via their website)\nMining display at the Nenthead Mines barracks building\nCommunity performance by Alston Drama Group in collaboration with the Knotted Project\nCraft demonstrations\nLocal bands playing in the church\nNenthead supper and music evening\, 6-11pm at Nenthead Village Hall. Tickets £10 for adults over 16 years\, (Under 16’s are free but must be accompanied by an adult). \nSunday 24 August:\nMine tours at Nenthead Mines (book via their website)\nMining display at the Nenthead Mines barracks building\nCompetition judging and winner announcements\nStanhope Silver band\nQuiz at The Hive – doors open 5pm for start at 5.30pm\, entry is free \nThe competitions are open for all to enter and include: \n\nPhoto competition – recreating or reinterpreting a historical photo of Nenthead’s landscape or people. Entry forms will be available from St John’s Church\, Nenthead and online\, the deadline for entries is Saturday 2 August with drop-off in the box at the church. The entries will be displayed for voting by visitors and the winners and prizes will be announced on Sunday 24 August.\nUnder 16’s photo competition – take a snapshot relating to the theme of nature. Entry forms will be available from St John’s Church\, Nenthead and online\, the deadline for entries is Saturday 2 August with drop-off in the box at the church. Entries will be judged by local photographer Terry Stout. The winners and prizes will be announced on Sunday 24 August.\nNenthead200 Photo Competition Submission Form\nScarecrow competition – mining/ Nenthead history themed scarecrows to be displayed outside homes from Monday 4 August. Entries will be judged by the Leek Club and the winners announced on the afternoon of Sunday 24 August.\nCostume competition – dress up in mining or Nenthead inspired garb and meet at Nenthead Mines car park on Saturday 23 August\, 10.30am\, to process to the playing field for judging. There will be prizes for under 11s\, 11-18 year olds\, adults\, and the best mining costume.\n\nA children’s treasure hunt will be run through the summer holidays with goody bags for those who successfully complete the trail. \n  \nThe event is part of the Land of Lead and Silver project\, run by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, thanks to National Lottery players\, and Historic England. \n  \n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-weekend/ LOCATION:Nenthead CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nenthead-carnival-bw-photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250813T103515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T114958Z UID:10001928-1755943200-1755968400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead200 animation drop-in DESCRIPTION:Local animation artist\, Robin Webb\, will be running animation drop-in sessions during the Nenthead200 weekend in the Barracks building a Nenthead Mines on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August. \nHave a go at producing your own stop-motion animations using plasticine or cut-outs to bring your Nenthead200 inspired creations to life. No prior knowledge of animation is needed as you’ll be given full instructions on how to create and make your productions. \nYour animations could also form part of a Land of Lead & Silver animation tellIng the story of the North Pennines mining heritage which Robin is working on. \nRobin is also looking for photos new and old\, video footage of the landscape\, places and the people\, any drawings or paintings you have made (they must be your own and original works) for the animation. Contribute your photographs\, videos\, art\, drawings\, paintings\, and even your words or sounds to both inspire and be part of this visual telling of the story of the North Pennines mining heritage. \nImages can be accepted in any digital format\, preferably at full resolution\, videos ideally should be in landscape though not essential\, .MP4 or .mov files are great\, please don’t send in original artwork all you need to do is photograph it in a good light\, try to avoid shadows and reflections from a strong or coloured light. Sounds can be sent in as well either in mp3 or .WAV formats. Any words or written work can be sent in using Microsoft Word or PDF formats. Email Robin here. \nThe event is part of the Land of Lead and Silver project\, run by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, thanks to National Lottery players\, and Historic England. \n  \n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-animation/2025-08-23/ LOCATION:Nenthead Mines CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Animation-pic-2-1-e1754572548225.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250813T115052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T111554Z UID:10001930-1755946800-1755957600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead200 puppet-making drop-in DESCRIPTION:Join artist\, Jenny Brook\, for Shadow and story – a magical drop-in puppet-making workshop on Saturday 23 August\, as part of the Nenthead200 celebrations. \nMake your own moving folk puppets inspired by the rich mining heritage\, wildlife\, and folklore of the North Pennines\, from sturdy mine ponies and lead miners to winding adders\, haunting curlews and mysterious moths. \nThis relaxed and creative session is a perfect hands-on way to explore the stories of Nenthead through art and play. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Drop-in to the craft marquee to join the sessions between 11am and 2pm. \nThe event is part of the Land of Lead and Silver project\, run by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, thanks to National Lottery players\, and Historic England. \n  \n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-animation-copy/ LOCATION:Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Puppet-workshop-Nenthead200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250813T103515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T114958Z UID:10001929-1756033200-1756051200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead200 animation drop-in DESCRIPTION:Local animation artist\, Robin Webb\, will be running animation drop-in sessions during the Nenthead200 weekend in the Barracks building a Nenthead Mines on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August. \nHave a go at producing your own stop-motion animations using plasticine or cut-outs to bring your Nenthead200 inspired creations to life. No prior knowledge of animation is needed as you’ll be given full instructions on how to create and make your productions. \nYour animations could also form part of a Land of Lead & Silver animation tellIng the story of the North Pennines mining heritage which Robin is working on. \nRobin is also looking for photos new and old\, video footage of the landscape\, places and the people\, any drawings or paintings you have made (they must be your own and original works) for the animation. Contribute your photographs\, videos\, art\, drawings\, paintings\, and even your words or sounds to both inspire and be part of this visual telling of the story of the North Pennines mining heritage. \nImages can be accepted in any digital format\, preferably at full resolution\, videos ideally should be in landscape though not essential\, .MP4 or .mov files are great\, please don’t send in original artwork all you need to do is photograph it in a good light\, try to avoid shadows and reflections from a strong or coloured light. Sounds can be sent in as well either in mp3 or .WAV formats. Any words or written work can be sent in using Microsoft Word or PDF formats. Email Robin here. \nThe event is part of the Land of Lead and Silver project\, run by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, thanks to National Lottery players\, and Historic England. \n  \n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-animation/2025-08-24/ LOCATION:Nenthead Mines CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Animation-pic-2-1-e1754572548225.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250616T164329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T093815Z UID:10001429-1756202400-1756209600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Home educators' session - Harehope Quarry DESCRIPTION:This is a family workshop for home educators at Harehope Quarry\, 26 August\, 10am to 12 noon. The theme is exploring. We will be using maps to explore the site and investigating the things we find along the way. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather. \nAfter the workshop and a break for lunch\, stay on for an optional walk of 2km in the surrounding area. \nSuitable for children aged five to twelve years. £2 per child. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome – they do not need a ticket but please let us know they are coming by emailing naomi@northpennines.org.uk). \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/home-educators-session-harehope-quarry/ LOCATION:Harehope Quarry\, DL13 2SG CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Home education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Trail-at-Harehope.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T070825 CREATED:20250613T145019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T165631Z UID:10001424-1756290600-1756297800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - seeds of the summer DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nJoin us on a family-friendly walk to collect seeds from local wildflowers. Bring the collections back to the visitor centre to sow in the tree and wildflower nursey\, and make a seed bomb to take home with you. \nAll materials and equipment will be provided. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \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). Accompanying adults are free and do not need to book. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \nWhat is a seed bomb? – A seed bomb is a handmade clay ball that contain a mix of compost and seeds. After the bomb has been thrown and the seeds have begun to germinate the bomb will slowly break apart. The soil will then provide a base for the seeds to start growing. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-seeds-of-the-summer-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/2025/06/making-seed-bombs-1-KP-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR