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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T090000
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UID:10002226-1775120400-1775133000@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Adder survey training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to contribute to the conservation of adders in the North Pennines National Landscape? \nLearn how to survey for adders and other reptiles and amphibians in the North Pennines. \nThe training near Longburnford Quarry Nature Reserve is on 2 April\, 9am to 12.30pm. Full details of the meeting point will be given when signing up to volunteer. \nThe session is suitable for adults\, and children over the age of 12 who are supervised. Unsuitable for wheelchairs\, dogs and young children. \nPlease use the Better Impact volunteer system to sign up. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-surveyor-training-adders-up-2-2-2-copy/
LOCATION:Nr castleside
CATEGORIES:Training,Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260119T084802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T115950Z
UID:10002079-1775124000-1775142000@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Access improvements
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us to improve access to various lead mine sites across the North Pennines on the second Thursday of each month. The first date is 2 April\, 10am to 3pm. \nIn this monthly activity you will join Adam\, Access Officer at the North Pennines National Landscape\, to help make improvements to footpaths leading to mining sites. \nSteel toe capped boots and gloves are strongly recommended for this task\, gloves can be provided.\nMore details will be provided upon signing up. Suitable for 18+. \nExact locations will be decided closer to the date of the activity. \nDates for 2026\, second Thursday of each month\, 10am to 3pm: \n2 April\n14 May\n11June\n9July\n13 August\n10 September\n8 October\n12 November\n10 December \nPlease sign up using the link to Better Impact volunteer system
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/access-improvements-to-mine-sites-volunteer-opportunity-2/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Route improvements,Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260319T163444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163610Z
UID:10002070-1775556000-1775574000@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mine site maintenance - cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled \nVolunteer opportunities to undertake maintenance works to various mine sites across the North Pennines\, on the first Tuesday of each month\, commencing 3 March 2026\, 10am to 3pm. \nIn this monthly activity you will join Gary and Arran of Heritage Consolidation\, to undertake maintenance tasks at lead mining structures. \nSteel toe capped boots and gloves are strongly recommended for this task\, gloves can be provided.\nMore details will be provided upon signing up. Suitable for 18+ \nLocations will be decided closer to the date. \nDates are:-\n3 March\n7 April – cancelled\n5 May\n2 June\n7 July\n4 August\n1 September\n6 October\n3 November\n1 December \nSign up using the Better Impact volunteer link \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/mine-site-maintenance-2/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260223T162831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162941Z
UID:10002228-1775728800-1775746800@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tree and hedge planting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on farms across Teesdale to create more space for nature and improve habitat connectivity by planting trees and hedgerows. \nThere are several volunteer opportunities for tree and hedge planting throughout the winter\, at locations across Teesdale. \nTree and hedge planting dates\, 10am to 3.30pm: \n\n22 January\n30 January\n5 February\n10 February\n18 February\n26 February\n5 March\n10 March\n18 March\n26 March\n31 March\n9 April\n16 April\n\nA light lunch will be provided but please bring any drinks and snacks. All ages are welcome\, children must be supervised by adult. All training and equipment will be provided. Please wear outdoor clothing and bring waterproofs\, and wear boots with a sturdy sole. A general level of fitness needed. \nVolunteer opportunities may be postponed due to weather conditions\, any changes will be communicated at least 24 hours before the event where possible. \nFor any enquires please email william@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease sign up using the volunteer site Better Impact
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-and-hedge-planting-4/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Teesdale
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260323T170815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T170815Z
UID:10002257-1775901600-1775916000@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteer woodland surveys
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help us assess the condition of woodlands in the North Pennines National Landscape as part of the Landscape Connections project. \nThe are four opportunities on various dates to get involved in. The first one starts in Dufton on Saturday 11 April\, 10am to 2pm. There will be a short walk from the parking locations to the survey areas and are suitable for adults and children\, (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult). \nOther dates\, 10am to 2pm\, to volunteer are: \n\nWednesday 22 April – Allen Valley\nThursday 7 May – Weardale\nTuesday 19 May – Teesdale\n\nExact locations will be confirmed nearer to the date of the survey. \nPlease wear sturdy boots and clothing suitable for the weather. Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring a packed lunch. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer system Better Impact
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-woodland-surveys/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260223T162831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162941Z
UID:10002229-1776333600-1776351600@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tree and hedge planting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on farms across Teesdale to create more space for nature and improve habitat connectivity by planting trees and hedgerows. \nThere are several volunteer opportunities for tree and hedge planting throughout the winter\, at locations across Teesdale. \nTree and hedge planting dates\, 10am to 3.30pm: \n\n22 January\n30 January\n5 February\n10 February\n18 February\n26 February\n5 March\n10 March\n18 March\n26 March\n31 March\n9 April\n16 April\n\nA light lunch will be provided but please bring any drinks and snacks. All ages are welcome\, children must be supervised by adult. All training and equipment will be provided. Please wear outdoor clothing and bring waterproofs\, and wear boots with a sturdy sole. A general level of fitness needed. \nVolunteer opportunities may be postponed due to weather conditions\, any changes will be communicated at least 24 hours before the event where possible. \nFor any enquires please email william@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease sign up using the volunteer site Better Impact
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-and-hedge-planting-4/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Teesdale
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260326T160615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T160615Z
UID:10002265-1776769200-1776772800@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage podcast online information sessions
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to make a podcast? \nWe have two free online information sessions for people with an interest in local history and storytelling. Each session lead by audio artist\, Ben Freeth\, will provide details to potential volunteers who are interested in capturing some of the research and oral histories carried out by the Land of Lead and Silver Project. \nSession dates are: \n\nTuesday 21 April at 11am-12 noon\nThursday 23 April at 6pm – 7pm\n\nNo prior podcasting or audio experience is necessary\, suitable for 18+. We will cover how you can get involved and details of the training sessions which will be offered. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n© Nat Wilkins
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/heritage-podcast-online-information-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online talk,Training,Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/oral-history-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260323T170815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T170815Z
UID:10002258-1776852000-1776866400@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteer woodland surveys
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help us assess the condition of woodlands in the North Pennines National Landscape as part of the Landscape Connections project. \nThe are four opportunities on various dates to get involved in. The first one starts in Dufton on Saturday 11 April\, 10am to 2pm. There will be a short walk from the parking locations to the survey areas and are suitable for adults and children\, (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult). \nOther dates\, 10am to 2pm\, to volunteer are: \n\nWednesday 22 April – Allen Valley\nThursday 7 May – Weardale\nTuesday 19 May – Teesdale\n\nExact locations will be confirmed nearer to the date of the survey. \nPlease wear sturdy boots and clothing suitable for the weather. Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring a packed lunch. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer system Better Impact
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-woodland-surveys/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260106T134118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T135116Z
UID:10002091-1776862800-1776873600@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteer day at Bowlees tree nursery
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Bowlees Wildflower and Tree Nursery on the last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm. There are also extra drop in sessions on 11 March\, 15 April\, 13 may and 10 June. \nYou can help with our nature recovery work by seed collecting and sowing\, potting on\, and watering plants. For more information email william@northpennines.org.uk. \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. \nSign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact \n  \n \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-day-at-bowlees-tree-nursery-2-3-3-2-2/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260326T160957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T160957Z
UID:10002266-1776967200-1776970800@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage podcast online information sessions
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to make a podcast? \nWe have two free online information sessions for people with an interest in local history and storytelling. Each session lead by audio artist\, Ben Freeth\, will provide details to potential volunteers who are interested in capturing some of the research and oral histories carried out by the Land of Lead and Silver Project. \nSession dates are: \n\nTuesday 21 April at 11am-12 noon\nThursday 23 April at 6pm – 7pm\n\nNo prior podcasting or audio experience is necessary\, suitable for 18+. We will cover how you can get involved and details of the training sessions which will be offered. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n© Nat Wilkins
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/heritage-podcast-online-information-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online talk,Training,Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/oral-history-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20251217T112145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161130Z
UID:10002137-1777370400-1777379400@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Garden club - volunteer opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help look after ‘Helen’s Garden’ at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, and the raised beds and planters alongside the Centre on the last Tuesday of each month\, 10am to 12.30pm. \nGeneral maintenance including weeding\, dead heading\, cutting back and planting. Watering the gardens when required. Tidying\, sweeping the surfaced area around the Centre and painting garden benches. Hedge trimming and maintaining the willow arch in the car park. \nUsually work for two to two and a half hours and finish with refreshments which are provided. \nSign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/garden-club-volunteer-opportunity-2/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260204T112735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T142202Z
UID:10002168-1777370400-1777392000@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Historic environment on-site working day
DESCRIPTION:Come along and get involved in recording historic structures on working days at sites around the North Pennines. Held monthly apart from March and August\, 10am to 4pm. New and experienced volunteers are most welcome. \nHelp document key features through structured field recording and targeted photography\, and contribute invaluable data for ongoing conservation work. The photographs taken will also support the creation of detailed 3D models through photogrammetry and feed into Historic England’s Missing Pieces project\, helping to build a richer national record of heritage sites. \nYou’ll have the chance to work with other volunteers and trained staff\, while helping us to safeguard these important sites. \nYou will need to bring walking boots and clothing appropriate for spending the day outdoors in a variety of weather. You will also need a packed lunch\, snacks and a drink. If you want to bring equipment with you\, you are welcome to\, but we will also have some equipment available for you to use. \nDates for 2026: \nFuture dates with locations:\n• Thursday 26th February – Rookhope Arch\n• Tuesday 28th April – Nenthead\n• Wednesday 27th May – Beldon Lead Mine\n• Tuesday 23rd June – Lady’s Rake Mine\n• Thursday 30th July – Silverband Mine\n• Wednesday 23rd September – Pike Law\n• Tuesday 27th October – Middle Level Greenlaw\n• Thursday 19th November – Stublick Colliery/ Langley Barony Mine\n• Tuesday 8th December – Brandon Walls \nEach day is from 10am to 4pm. \nPlease book using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n         
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/historic-environment-on-site-working-day-2-2/
LOCATION:Nenthead Mines
CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221239
CREATED:20260106T135539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T124820Z
UID:10002128-1777467600-1777478400@northpennines.org.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteer day at Bowlees tree nursery - family friendly
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Bowlees Wildflower and Tree Nursery on the last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm. There are also extra drop in sessions on 11 March\, 15 April\, 13 may and 10 June. \nThis event is especially family friendly. \nYou can help with our nature recovery work by seed collecting and sowing\, potting on\, and watering plants. For more information email harry@northpennines.org.uk. \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. \nSign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact \n  \n \n 
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-day-at-bowlees-tree-nursery-2-3-3-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk
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