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:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD 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:20251212T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20251106T144755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T144755Z UID:10001995-1765542600-1765558800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Historic environment research workshop: unlocking the asylum archives DESCRIPTION:Come along to The Story (Durham County Archives)\, Friday 12 December\, 12.30pm to 5pm\, for an opportunity to develop archival skills and interact with historical material from The Winterton Hospital (formerly known as Durham County Lunatic Asylum) Collection. \nThe workshop will include: \n\nA display class with historical material from the Winterton Collection (patient registers\, illustrated casebooks\, post-mortem reports) exploring how to use them and what they can tell us.\nAn illustrated history of Durham County Asylum.\nIntroduction to palaeography skills (reading old handwriting) session with an activity using original documents\nIntroduction to digital resources session with activity using Ancestry records.\n\nThis is the first archival skills workshop for up to ten volunteers as part of a new volunteer research project “Melancholy\, Mania and Metallurgy: Unlocking the Asylum Archives” which be uncovering the stories of North Pennines lead miners and their families who spent time in County Asylums. \nThere will be similar workshops held at Carlisle Archives and Northumberland Archives early next year. \n(Please note that this project is for adults only. Historical documents use outdated terminology to describe disability and mental health conditions and may also contain material that some people find offensive or distressing.) \nPlease sign up using the volunteer platform Better Impact \nImage C Ninesergeants \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/historic-environment-research-workshop-unlocking-the-asylum-archives/ LOCATION:The Story\, (Durham County Archives)\, Mount Oswald\, Durham\, DH1 3TQ CATEGORIES:Talk,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/County-Asylum-event-image-3-e1770885317810.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20250917T125341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T142151Z UID:10001958-1764185400-1764190800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Farming and nature talk: gamekeepers love the uplands DESCRIPTION:Please note: this date has changed from 5 November\nThis winter we are holding a series of evening talks with the theme of examining the links between farming and nature. The talks\, held at The Moorcock Inn in Eggleston\, 7.30pm to 9pm\, are open to farmers and landowners as well as members of the public. Each evening there will be an invited speaker with the opportunity of discussion afterwards. \nAt the final talk of the series\, on Wednesday 26 November\, Andrew Hyslop\, Raby Estates Head Gamekeeper will be discussing his upbringing on a hill farm in Weardale\, where a childhood surrounded by wildlife and time spent with local gamekeepers sparked a lifelong passion. He will discuss why Teesdale is such a special place to work and what a typical year looks like managing a moor. \nThe talk will highlight the parallels between farming and gamekeeping\, as well as the vital conservation and public education work carried out by gamekeepers. \nEveryone welcome\, booking required. If you are a Tees-Swale farmer you can come to this talk for free\, please email molly@northpennines.org.uk to get the code. \n\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 National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/farming-and-nature-talk-2-2/ LOCATION:Moorcock Inn\, DL12 0AU CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Andrew-Hyslop-gamekeeper-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20251006T142946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T135437Z UID:10001964-1763661600-1763665200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Historic environment research opportunity: unlocking the asylum archives DESCRIPTION:Join us online to learn about a new volunteer research project revealing untold stories in historical collections from Garlands Asylum (Carlisle Archives)\, Winterton Hospital (The Story\, Durham)\, and St George’s Hospital (Woodhorn\, Northumberland). The event will be via Teams on Thursday\, 20 November\, 6pm to 7pm. \nCounty asylum records give a rare and intimate glimpse into the past through medical notes\, casebooks\, family letters\, and photographs. The project traces patients from lead mining communities to shed light onto the emotional worlds of people who are often absent from historical records save a name on a census report. \nThere are several roles for volunteers as the project develops including transcribing case notes\, photographing records\, and researching census reports and newspapers\, to build patient life stories. No prior experience is necessary\, and volunteers will be supported in learning and sharing new research skills. \n(Please note that this project is for adults only. The historical records use outdated terminology to describe disability and mental health conditions and may also contain material that some people may find distressing. This will be discussed during the session.) \nPlease sign up using the volunteer platform Better Impact \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/historic-environment-research-opportunity-unlocking-the-asylum-archives/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Talk,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Historic-environment-event-image-2-scaled-e1759760626485.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20250917T133129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T152617Z UID:10001959-1762371000-1762376400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Farming and nature talk: why are rare plants rare DESCRIPTION:Please note: this date has changed from 26 November\nThis winter we are holding a series of evening talks with the theme of examining the links between farming and nature. The talks\, held at The Moorcock Inn in Eggleston\, 7.30pm to 9pm\, are open to farmers and landowners as well as members of the public. Each evening there will be an invited speaker with the opportunity of discussion afterwards. \nAt the second talk in our series\, on Wednesday 5 November\, local botanist John O’Reilly\, who has been working alongside the Teesdale Special Flora Trust will discuss why are rare plants rare. \nEveryone welcome\, booking required\, £4 per person. If you are a Tees-Swale farmer you can come to this talk for free\, please email  molly@northpennines.org.uk to get the code. \n\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 National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/farming-and-nature-talk-2-copy/ LOCATION:Moorcock Inn\, DL12 0AU CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Flower-rich-hay-meadow-Upper-Teesdale-June-2011-cRebecca-Barrett-165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20251009T142939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142818Z UID:10001965-1761300000-1761321600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:The scheduling of monuments and developing the ‘Missing Pieces’ project volunteer day DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 24th October\, 10am to 4pm\, for a special volunteer day with Historic England. Guest speaker\, Eric Branse-Instone\, Listing Advisor from Historic England will share his expertise on scheduling industrial and lead mining sites\, give an update on the Missing Pieces Project\, and answer your questions. \nWe’re broadening our Land of Lead and Silver Project indoor working days — developing new ways to record and research our sites\, from 3D digital modelling and photography to contextual and historical work. \nWhether you have detailed knowledge or are completely new to these skills\, this event is for you. Eric will spend the full day with us\, exploring your work and sharing insights into national heritage practice. Come learn\, connect\, and get inspired. \nThis workshop is being run as part of Heritage Open Days and the National Landscape’s Land of Lead and Silver project. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer site Better Impact  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/scheduling-monuments-missing-pieces-project-volunteer-day/ LOCATION:North Pennines National Landscape office\, 1 Martin Street\, Stanhope\,\, DL132UY CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Talk,Training,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/walk-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20250916T151503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T123336Z UID:10001957-1760556600-1760562000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Farming and nature talk: regenerating the uplands DESCRIPTION:This winter we are holding a series of evening talks with the theme of examining the links between farming and nature. The talks\, held at The Moorcock Inn in Eggleston\, 7.30pm to 9pm\, are open to farmers and landowners as well as members of the public. Each evening there will be an invited speaker with the opportunity of discussion afterwards. The first talk is Wednesday 15 October. \nAt the first talk\, Dan Herdman will give us an overview of his experiences of nature-friendly farming\, and how he has altered his farming practices over the last seven years towards a more ‘regenerative system’. Dan is a farmer from Acton Farm in Blanchland within the North Pennines National Landscape. \nThe first talk of the season will be slightly shorter as we will be holding the High Nature Value (HNV) awards ceremony after Dan’s talk. Professor Sir John Lawton will be presenting the winners of the High Nature Value (HNV) farming awards. \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 National Landscape in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \nEveryone welcome\, booking required. If you are a Tees-Swale farmer you can come to this talk for free\, please email Molly@northpennines.org.uk to get the code. \n\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 National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/farming-and-nature-talk-1/ LOCATION:Moorcock Inn\, DL12 0AU CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Cattle_bale_grazing_DanHerdman-e1758630795711.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20250825T132357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T135343Z UID:10001944-1756845000-1756846800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Heritage works in the Allen Valleys consultation DESCRIPTION:Join Andie Harris\, manager of the North Pennines National Landscape team’s Land of Lead and Silver project\, and stonemason Gary Simpson\, of Heritage Consolidation\, to hear about the planned consolidation works in the Allen Valleys. \nDrop-in\, no booking required. \n\n\n\nPart of the Land of Lead and Silver project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England\, with subsequent funding from the Rural England Prosperity Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme.\n\n\n\n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/allen-valleys-consultation/ LOCATION:Allendale Village Hall\, Leadgate\, Allendale\, NE47 9PR CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Coldberry_looking-up-water-balance_December-2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20250415T080052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T133332Z UID:10001291-1747249200-1747254600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk - What does it mean to live in a Geopark? DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to live in a Geopark? Come along to a free talk on Wednesday 14 May at Croglin Village Hall\, 7pm to 8.30pm\, to find out more. This is a chance for residents and visitors to understand more about what this landscape status means and to consider the opportunities it presents. \nThe talk will also look at Eden Rivers Trust’s Access to Eden project which helps people to connect with nature\, identifying any barriers and looking at ways to work around them. We hope to be able to share ideas and opportunities put forward by residents and look at potential partnerships between rural and urban groups. \nDisabled parking available and wheelchair accessible. Refreshments will be available. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/talkgeopark-2/ LOCATION:Croglin Village Hall CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eden-Valley-towards-Northern-Lakes_VK_1901281-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20250306T144839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T084249Z UID:10001292-1746730800-1746736200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk - What does it mean to live in a Geopark? DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to live in a Geopark? Come along to a free talk on Thursday 8 May\, at Halbankgate Hub\, 7pm to 8.30pm to find out more. This is a chance for residents and visitors to understand more about what this landscape status means and to consider the opportunities it presents. \nThe talk will also look at the Access to Eden project which helps people to connect with nature\, identifying any barriers and looking at ways to work around them. We hope to be able to share ideas and opportunities put forward by residents and look at potential partnerships between rural and urban groups. \nDisabled parking available and wheelchair accessible. Refreshments will be available. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/talk-what-does-it-mean-to-live-in-a-geopark/ LOCATION:Hallbankgate Hub CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eden-Valley-towards-Northern-Lakes_VK_1901281-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20250124T172038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T175336Z UID:10001256-1738173600-1738179000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Middlehopeshield consultation DESCRIPTION:Join us at Westgate Village Hall on Wednesday 29 January\, 6pm to 7.30pm\, to discuss the planned interpretation at Middlehopeshield with heritage interpretation specialists\, Maltings Studios\, and the North Pennines National Landscape team.\n\n\n\nPart of the Land of Lead and Silver project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England\, with subsequent funding from the Rural England Prosperity Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme.\n\n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/middlehopeshield-interpretation/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Middlehopeshield.png ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240903T100701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T111320Z UID:10001112-1732735800-1732741200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Farming and nature talk: hefted to the floristic fells DESCRIPTION:This winter we are holding a series of evening talks with the theme of examining the links between farming and nature. The talks\, held at The Moorcock Inn in Eggleston\, 7.30pm to 9pm\, are open to farmers and landowners as well as members of the public. Each evening there will be an invited speaker with the opportunity of discussion afterwards. \nAt the third talk in our series\, Dr Margaret Bradshaw will talk about her knowledge of the floristic treasures of Upper Teesdale and how important farming is to keep these botanical hotspots conserved into the future. \nDr Margaret Bradshaw is a well-known\, 98 year-old botanist who has campaigned tirelessly to raise the profile of Upper Teesdale’s species-rich flora\, and the importance of managing these areas through sensitive grazing. She has helped to set-up the Teesdale Special Flora Trust: https://www.teesdalespecialflora.uk/ \nEveryone welcome\, booking required. If you are a Tees-Swale farmer you can come to this talk for free\, please email Ruth Starr-Keddle or Patrick Oulton to get the code. \n\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 National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/farming-and-nature-talk-2/ LOCATION:Moorcock Inn\, DL12 0AU CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Flower-rich-hay-meadow-Upper-Teesdale-June-2011-cRebecca-Barrett-165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240916T120100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T174221Z UID:10001157-1732356000-1732377600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:North Pennines Historic Environment Forum 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the North Pennines Historic Environment Forum at Allendale Village Hall\, Allendale Town\, NE47 9PR\, on Saturday 23 November\, 10am to 4pm\, for a day filled with talks from National Landscape staff and guest speakers. \nTalks will include: \n\nLand of Lead and Silver – end of year 1 update (Rebecca Cadbury-Simmons and Andie Harris)\nPhotogrammetry in the land of lead and silver – finding a new angle (Kevin Smith)\nConsolidating heritage by Heritage Consolidation Ltd (Gary Simpson)\nModelling mines… and mining models: how 3D imaging can help us see\, and conserve heritage (Nick Unwin)\nThe quaker history of the Allen and South Tyne Valleys (David Penn)\nA sink to rising Fairy tale: cave exploration in Weardale (Adele Ward)\nThe old man and the fox: stories of the people who made mining history in Scordale (Ruth Wharton)\n\nTalks and buffet lunch – £25 / Talks only – £15. Wheelchair accessible. \nWe are offering five free bursary places for the forum. There is no strict criteria for these places\, they are available to 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/north-pennines-historic-environment-forum-2024/ LOCATION:Allendale Village Hall\, Leadgate\, Allendale\, NE47 9PR CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221013_110732-e1729759997103.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240903T095444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T135353Z UID:10001111-1730921400-1730926800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Farming and nature talk: trees in the farmed landscape DESCRIPTION:This winter we are holding a series of evening talks with the theme of examining the links between farming and nature. The talks\, held at The Moorcock Inn in Eggleston\, 7.30pm to 9pm\, are open to farmers and landowners as well as members of the public. Each evening there will be an invited speaker with the opportunity of discussion afterwards. \n“Trees in the farmed landscape”\, Wednesday 6 November\, with guest speaker Pete Leeson will cover the many aspects of working with people at all scales to bring trees back into the landscape where they can help us with farming\, water management\, biodiversity and adaptation to climate change. \nPete has been at the Woodland Trust for over 30 years. In his first 15 years at the Trust he worked as a surveyor on land and woodland acquisition – trying to build the Trust’s estate – but having gained more interest in farming and the uplands he switched roles to that of an adviser working with farmers and land managers on areas like regenerative agriculture\, wood pastures and more tree’d landscapes in Northern England. Pete also has a podcast ‘Tree Amble’: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tree-amble/id1693567978 \nEveryone welcome\, booking required. If you are a Tees-Swale farmer you can come to this talk for free\, please email Ruth Starr-Keddle or Patrick Oulton to get the code. \n\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 National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/farming-and-nature-talk-copy/ LOCATION:Moorcock Inn\, DL12 0AU CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kexwith-photo-cred-Hamish-Carrick-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241101T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241101T220000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240919T144703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T113225Z UID:10001159-1730487600-1730498400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Pies and skies DESCRIPTION:Join Martin Kitching at The Hive for this mash-up event – combining a pie and peas supper and a fascinating ‘How far is that star’ talk. \nHow long would it take to walk to the moon? Or travel to another solar system? How long would it be until we noticed\, if the sun stopped shining? How do we know all of this and is there somebody\, or something\, out there asking the same questions? Join Martin Kitching to explore these questions\, and more that you probably never knew you wanted the answers to. Martin is an experienced and knowledgeable astronomer – he is based in Northumberland and leads all the tours for Northern Experience Wildlife Tours (NEWT). \nYour ticket includes hot drinks\, pie\, chips and peas. Places are limited so don’t leave it too late to book. \n\nAdult: £15 (18+)\nChildren: £10 (7+\, must be accompanied by an adult)\n\nPre-booking is essential via: Events – The Hive Nenthead \nThe Hive\, Nenthead\, Alston\, Cumbria CA9 3PF – how to find The Hive \nHopefully there will be an opportunity (weather permitting) to view the stars through a telescope. But note that the event will go ahead if the sky is overcast. \nThis event is aimed at people with a general interest in the night sky\, including families with children (aimed at ages 7+). Bring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one). \nNo dogs please – they’re a trip hazard around telescopes. \nThis event is organised by The Hive and is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/pies-and-skies-3/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240917T113136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T114729Z UID:10001158-1730399400-1730408400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:New observatory welcome DESCRIPTION:Come along to this fabulous stargazing opportunity on Alston Moor. It’s a combination of introduction to the new observatory\, themed talks\, and (weather permitting) stargazing. \nTalk and stargazing opportunity at Alston Moor Golf Club – a truly dark site in the South Tyne Valley. This will be a double event in one evening: firstly there will be a stargazing event with talks and stargazing; and secondly it is an ideal opportunity to see the brand new observatory which has been developed at the Golf Club. This event is being organised by David Hymers. \nAdvance booking is essential – contact David Hymers on david@davidhymers.com / 07483 327560 to book and pay for your place and for further information. \nTickets cost £10. Event is suitable for ages 16+ (ages 16-18 must come with adult/parent) \nAs well as the observatory telescope there will access to binoculars and indoors presentation on screen and slides – also with images shown directly from telescope and camera. \nArrive by 6.30pm for tea/coffee\, for event start at 7.00pm (finish approximately 9pm). No dogs please – they are a trip hazard in the dark. \nAimed at amateur astronomers over 16 years. If you’re 16-18 you must be accompanied by an adult. \nNote that if the skies are cloudy the event will still go ahead – with astronomers giving presentations\, providing information and answering questions on all things ‘dark skies’. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies \nImage: (c) Gary Lintern Photography URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/new-observatory-welcome/ LOCATION:Alston Moor Golf Club\, Middleton Road\, Alston\, CA9 3DB CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/From-the-Moon-to-Infinity.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="David Hymers":MAILTO:david@davidhymers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240903T090242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T135226Z UID:10001110-1729107000-1729112400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Farming and nature talk: Can farming ever be truly nature-friendly? DESCRIPTION:This winter we are holding a series of evening talks with the theme of examining the links between farming and nature. The talks\, held at The Moorcock Inn in Eggleston\, 7.30pm to 9pm\, are open to farmers and landowners as well as members of the public. Each evening there will be an invited speaker with the opportunity of discussion afterwards. \n“Can farming ever be truly nature-friendly”\, Wednesday 16 October\, with guest speaker Neil Heseltine will give us an overview of his experiences of nature-friendly farming. Neil is a farmer from Hill top farm near Malham and the previous Chair of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. He works closely with The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) and The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN). \nThe first talk of the season will be slightly shorter as we will be holding the High Nature Value (HNV) awards ceremony afterwards with Professor Sir John Lawton presenting the winners of the High Nature Value (HNV) farming awards. \nEveryone welcome\, booking required. If you are a Tees-Swale farmer you can come to this talk for free\, please email Ruth Starr-Keddle or Patrick Oulton to get the code. \n\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 National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/farming-and-nature-talk/ LOCATION:Moorcock Inn\, DL12 0AU CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kexwith-photo-cred-Hamish-Carrick-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240515T151141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T121529Z UID:10001025-1720346400-1720366200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:A day at Hannah’s meadows DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Meadows Day\, we have a weekend of activities at Low Birk Hatt farm in Baldersdale on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July\, 10am to 2pm\, (with the option of a guided walk in the meadow until 3.30pm). \nSpend a day learning about the life of Hannah Hauxwell\, a farmer who lived an extraordinary life on a remote farm in Baldersdale. Explore the farm where she lived\, see the wildflower meadows\, enjoy a theatre production illustrating her life\, and see an exhibition of items from her life from the Fitzhugh Library’s collection. \nThe day will start with a performance by Shelagh McKay Jones and Karen McDonnell\, who said: “Hannah’s story\, subject of many TV documentaries\, has had us spellbound for decades. This Gig Theatre Production is a delightfully thought-provoking mix of spoken word\, song and visual imagery illustrating Hannah’s struggle with the elements through her life-enhancing and uplifting story.”. \nWe will take a break for lunch\, please bring your own picnic and a camping chair too. Tea and scones will be available. \nIn the afternoon\, we will have an informal Q&A\, followed by an optional meadow walk led by a member of the North Pennines National Landscape team. \nThis event is suitable for ages 18+. The terrain on the farm can be uneven\, please wear suitable footwear. Dogs are not allowed at this event. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n              \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/hannahs-meadows/2024-07-07/ LOCATION:Low Birk Hatt Farm CATEGORIES:Guided walk,Performance,Talk,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hannahs-Meadow-c-Shane-Harris.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240515T151141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T121529Z UID:10001024-1720260000-1720279800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:A day at Hannah’s meadows DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Meadows Day\, we have a weekend of activities at Low Birk Hatt farm in Baldersdale on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July\, 10am to 2pm\, (with the option of a guided walk in the meadow until 3.30pm). \nSpend a day learning about the life of Hannah Hauxwell\, a farmer who lived an extraordinary life on a remote farm in Baldersdale. Explore the farm where she lived\, see the wildflower meadows\, enjoy a theatre production illustrating her life\, and see an exhibition of items from her life from the Fitzhugh Library’s collection. \nThe day will start with a performance by Shelagh McKay Jones and Karen McDonnell\, who said: “Hannah’s story\, subject of many TV documentaries\, has had us spellbound for decades. This Gig Theatre Production is a delightfully thought-provoking mix of spoken word\, song and visual imagery illustrating Hannah’s struggle with the elements through her life-enhancing and uplifting story.”. \nWe will take a break for lunch\, please bring your own picnic and a camping chair too. Tea and scones will be available. \nIn the afternoon\, we will have an informal Q&A\, followed by an optional meadow walk led by a member of the North Pennines National Landscape team. \nThis event is suitable for ages 18+. The terrain on the farm can be uneven\, please wear suitable footwear. Dogs are not allowed at this event. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n              \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/hannahs-meadows/2024-07-06/ LOCATION:Low Birk Hatt Farm CATEGORIES:Guided walk,Performance,Talk,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hannahs-Meadow-c-Shane-Harris.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240223T105848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T134431Z UID:10000950-1717959600-1717965000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:The Bonny Bits - minerals of the North Pennines talk DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday 9 June\, 7pm to 8.30pm\, at Hexham Community Centre for a talk by geologist\, Brian Young\, which will explore some of the many spectacular and beautiful minerals for which the North Pennine dales are world-renowned. \nThe talk\, lasting approximately one hour\, is an overview with anecdotes\, accompanied by striking photographs\, of these minerals; what they are\, how they formed\, where they came from\, where to see them today\, and why they matter. \nThe talk is ideally suited for adults\, £4 per person. Tea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements for refreshments. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that we can help with. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 9 June 2024 and celebrates European Geoparks Week. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest24 \nImage credit: (c) Jesse Fisher/UK Mining Ventures \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/talk-the-bonny-bits-minerals-of-the-north-pennines/ LOCATION:Hexham Community Centre CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/F278e-r.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T060340 CREATED:20240411T114221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T110405Z UID:10000995-1717927200-1717941600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Open Farm Sunday at Bowlees Farm DESCRIPTION:As part of the National Open Farm Sunday event\, Bowlees Farm in Teesdale will open its gates for people to understand more about farming in the area\, take part in art workshops\, learn from the farmer about what they do and go on a farm walk. This is a family friendly event\, open to all ages. For more details about the initiative visit the Open Farm Sunday website – https://farmsunday.org/ \nFurther details are available on the booking page e.g. parking\, description of activities\, timings. \nThis event is free but please book on via https://farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm/shareEvent/71816 \nFamily friendly event. No dogs please. \nThis event is aimed at families and anyone who is wanting to learn more about farming and where their food comes from. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 9 June 2024 and Open Farm Sunday. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest24 \nImage is (c) Martin Rogers Photography. \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/open-farm-sunday-at-bowlees-farm/ LOCATION:Bowlees Farm\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XE CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Talk,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Open-Farm-Sunday.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bowlees Farm":MAILTO:bowlees.farm@outlook.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR