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:20250824T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250609T094835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T113315Z UID:10001420-1756040400-1756054800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer event steward opportunities (Nenthead200) DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. To mark this occasion\, we are holding a celebration event in the form of a traditional village fair over two days 23 and 24 August. \nCome along and help us celebrate the unique mining heritage of Nenthead by stewarding at this event. There are various volunteer roles available including stewarding for the games\, events\, mines and carparking areas. All training will be provided. \nBy signing up to this event you will need to attend an online 2-hour stewarding training session on Thursday 21 August. Once you’ve booked onto your chosen stewarding shift(s)\, you will be contacted to book you onto the training. If you have any questions please email Rebecca Cadbury-Simmons. \nThe shifts available for the celebration event are:\nSaturday 23 August\, 8.30am-1pm\nSaturday 23 August\, 1pm-5pm\nSunday 24 August\, 9.30am-1pm\nSunday 24 August\, 1pm-5pm \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer link \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/event-steward-volunteer-opportunitiesnenthead200-copy/2025-08-24/2/ LOCATION:Nenthead CATEGORIES:Nenthead200,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Volunteers-on-bridge-Nenthead-0623.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:20260506T070902 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:20250824T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250609T094835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T113315Z UID:10001419-1756027800-1756040400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer event steward opportunities (Nenthead200) DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. To mark this occasion\, we are holding a celebration event in the form of a traditional village fair over two days 23 and 24 August. \nCome along and help us celebrate the unique mining heritage of Nenthead by stewarding at this event. There are various volunteer roles available including stewarding for the games\, events\, mines and carparking areas. All training will be provided. \nBy signing up to this event you will need to attend an online 2-hour stewarding training session on Thursday 21 August. Once you’ve booked onto your chosen stewarding shift(s)\, you will be contacted to book you onto the training. If you have any questions please email Rebecca Cadbury-Simmons. \nThe shifts available for the celebration event are:\nSaturday 23 August\, 8.30am-1pm\nSaturday 23 August\, 1pm-5pm\nSunday 24 August\, 9.30am-1pm\nSunday 24 August\, 1pm-5pm \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer link \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/event-steward-volunteer-opportunitiesnenthead200-copy/2025-08-24/1/ LOCATION:Nenthead CATEGORIES:Nenthead200,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Volunteers-on-bridge-Nenthead-0623.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T230000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250616T150834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T162913Z UID:10001427-1755972000-1755990000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead supper - a feast of food\, music and community DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Nenthead’s village and history with a heart warming evening of food\, music and dance as part of Nenthead200 celebrations. The Nenthead supper is a chance for people to get together\, share a delicious meal\, and enjoy live local entertainment at Nenthead Village Hall\, Saturday 23 August\, 6pm to 11pm. \nEnjoy a warm buffet supper of traditional Cumbrian favourites by local caterer\, Angela Drane. Tap your toes and dance the night away to the sounds of live folk music and dancing\, performed by a specially formed band of local musicians. \nTickets cost £10 for adults over the age of 16. Under 16’s are free and must be accompanied by a paying adult\, (maximum three under 16’s per adult). Tickets are available using the Ticketsource link below and are also available from Nenthead Village Shop. All proceeds from this event will go to Nenthead Village Hall. \nWe are offering 5 bursary places for this course which will reduce the cost to £0. There is no strict criteria for these places\, they are available for anyone for whom the cost is prohibitive. To request a bursary place please email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk. \nThe details of the event have been altered from one that was previously listed as “Dinner and folk dance” on the website and in the celebration leaflet. \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nThis event 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/ \nNo designated parking\, but drop-off near door\, wheelchair accessible\, wheelchair accessible toilet. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-traditional-dinner-and-dance/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dinner-dance-band-Picture1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250609T094835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T113315Z UID:10001418-1755954000-1755968400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer event steward opportunities (Nenthead200) DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. To mark this occasion\, we are holding a celebration event in the form of a traditional village fair over two days 23 and 24 August. \nCome along and help us celebrate the unique mining heritage of Nenthead by stewarding at this event. There are various volunteer roles available including stewarding for the games\, events\, mines and carparking areas. All training will be provided. \nBy signing up to this event you will need to attend an online 2-hour stewarding training session on Thursday 21 August. Once you’ve booked onto your chosen stewarding shift(s)\, you will be contacted to book you onto the training. If you have any questions please email Rebecca Cadbury-Simmons. \nThe shifts available for the celebration event are:\nSaturday 23 August\, 8.30am-1pm\nSaturday 23 August\, 1pm-5pm\nSunday 24 August\, 9.30am-1pm\nSunday 24 August\, 1pm-5pm \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer link \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/event-steward-volunteer-opportunitiesnenthead200-copy/2025-08-23/2/ LOCATION:Nenthead CATEGORIES:Nenthead200,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Volunteers-on-bridge-Nenthead-0623.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:20260506T070902 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:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 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:20250823T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250609T094835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T113315Z UID:10001416-1755937800-1755954000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer event steward opportunities (Nenthead200) DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. To mark this occasion\, we are holding a celebration event in the form of a traditional village fair over two days 23 and 24 August. \nCome along and help us celebrate the unique mining heritage of Nenthead by stewarding at this event. There are various volunteer roles available including stewarding for the games\, events\, mines and carparking areas. All training will be provided. \nBy signing up to this event you will need to attend an online 2-hour stewarding training session on Thursday 21 August. Once you’ve booked onto your chosen stewarding shift(s)\, you will be contacted to book you onto the training. If you have any questions please email Rebecca Cadbury-Simmons. \nThe shifts available for the celebration event are:\nSaturday 23 August\, 8.30am-1pm\nSaturday 23 August\, 1pm-5pm\nSunday 24 August\, 9.30am-1pm\nSunday 24 August\, 1pm-5pm \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer link \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/event-steward-volunteer-opportunitiesnenthead200-copy/2025-08-23/1/ LOCATION:Nenthead CATEGORIES:Nenthead200,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Volunteers-on-bridge-Nenthead-0623.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:20260506T070902 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:20250802T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250702T161058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T150022Z UID:10001428-1754139600-1754146800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tea party on the trail - Nenthead200 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the historic Georgian country house\, Lovelady Shield Hotel\, on Saturday 2 August\, 1pm to 3pm\, for an outdoor afternoon tea party as part of the Nenthead200 celebrations taking place over the next few months. \nTake your taste buds back in time with local classic tea party recipes from the Nenthead Women’s Institute cookery book. \nTickets £10 per person. All ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult) and we can allow well-behaved dogs on short leads\, but due to allergy reasons they can’t be in the restaurant if we are inside due to bad weather. This is a no alcohol event. \nThe final details of the event are subject to change\, please check back closer to the event for final details. \nWe are offering 2 bursary places which will reduce the cost to £0. There is no strict criteria for these places\, they are available for anyone for whom the cost is prohibitive. To request a bursary place please email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n        \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tea-party-on-the-trail-nenthead200/ LOCATION:Lovelady Shield Hotel\, Alston\, CA9 3LX CATEGORIES:Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tea-party-image-IMG-20250605-WA0001.jpg-3-e1750089492573.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250606T113758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T154120Z UID:10001414-1753120800-1753128000@northpennines.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Felted-geodes-with-crystals-e1749211043960.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250402T143504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T102655Z UID:10001330-1752411600-1752422400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead200 historical research group DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. To celebrate this\, a timeline is being developed\, to chronicle key events in the village’s development\, as well as a series of plaques to commemorate the special places and people who lived here. \nA research group of people living locally to Nenthead\, or with a specific interest in the mining heritage of the area\, is being formed to consult archival and secondary material. Over four sessions the research group will piece together Nenthead Village’s fascinating history. \nNo prior research experience is needed and volunteers will be fully supported. \nLocations:\nSundays 13 April and 11 May 2025 at Nenthead Mines\, Nenthead House Old Smelting Mill\, Nenthead CA9 3NR\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/YLC8JLnLd8fcZr2PA \nSundays 8 June and 13 July 2025 at Alston Moor Historical Society\, Town Hall\, Front St\, Alston CA9 3RF\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ZkSNvNxqWWx9v3wA9 \nThere is no designated parking at either venue but drop-off is available near to both. \nPlease book using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-research-group-2/2025-07-13/ LOCATION:Alston Town Hall\, Front Street\, Alston\, CA9 3RF CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Nenthead200,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nenthead200-research-group-pic-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250402T143504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T102655Z UID:10001329-1749387600-1749398400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead200 historical research group DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. To celebrate this\, a timeline is being developed\, to chronicle key events in the village’s development\, as well as a series of plaques to commemorate the special places and people who lived here. \nA research group of people living locally to Nenthead\, or with a specific interest in the mining heritage of the area\, is being formed to consult archival and secondary material. Over four sessions the research group will piece together Nenthead Village’s fascinating history. \nNo prior research experience is needed and volunteers will be fully supported. \nLocations:\nSundays 13 April and 11 May 2025 at Nenthead Mines\, Nenthead House Old Smelting Mill\, Nenthead CA9 3NR\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/YLC8JLnLd8fcZr2PA \nSundays 8 June and 13 July 2025 at Alston Moor Historical Society\, Town Hall\, Front St\, Alston CA9 3RF\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ZkSNvNxqWWx9v3wA9 \nThere is no designated parking at either venue but drop-off is available near to both. \nPlease book using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-research-group-2/2025-06-08/ LOCATION:Alston Town Hall\, Front Street\, Alston\, CA9 3RF CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Nenthead200,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nenthead200-research-group-pic-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250430T132047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T103435Z UID:10001388-1748973600-1748980800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Lino printing workshop (Nentheadhead200) DESCRIPTION:Come along a laid-back evening of lino printing with local artist\, Christie Love\, at The Hive in Nenthead\, 3 June\, 6pm to 8pm. \nIn this free workshop you will be learning how to cut lino into a design inspired by the unique history of Nenthead and print your own art from your designs. Everyone is welcome\, even if you’re a complete beginner. You don’t need to bring anything\, as all the supplies will be provided. \nSuitable for adults and children over the age of seven. Children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \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/ \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/lino-printing-workshop-nentheadhead200/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Building-Picture2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070902 CREATED:20250520T100549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T103448Z UID:10001392-1748772000-1748782800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Explore textiles and heritage: A free four-week creative course DESCRIPTION:Join artist-in-residence\, Jenny Brook\, for a series of four free textile workshops inspired by the mining heritage and dramatic landscapes of the North Pennines. The course at The Hive\, Nenthead\, starts Sunday 1 June\, 10am to 1pm\, and runs each Sunday for a further three weeks\, (8\, 15 and 22 June). \nAs well as being creative\, the group will focus on women’s social isolation and loneliness. All women are welcome to join and share stories\, skills\, and inspiration with others. \nPlaces are limited to 10 to ensure individual guidance and plenty of space to develop your ideas during the creative\, hands-on journey through textile techniques including botanical printing\, mono printing\, cyanotype\, mark-making\, embroidery\, and fabric manipulation. \nThis explorative course offers a chance to experiment\, connect\, and grow your creative practice in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All materials will be provided. \nBook using the link to Ticketsource. This will book all four sessions. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/explore-textiles-and-heritage-a-free-four-week-creative-course-2/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lino-printing-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR