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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230704T102855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T151702Z UID:10000451-1688205600-1690822800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Exhibition: With or Without (a camera) DESCRIPTION:During July Bowlees Visitor Centre is hosting an exhibition of photographic images made with and without a camera\, by artist Elaine Vizor. \nElaine will exhibit vintage cameraless photography\, cyanotype prints\, and both original and digital artworks. The traditional vintage cyanotype process is the oldest form of photography dating back to 1842. Cyanotype printing was used for botanical printing by early photographer and botanical artist\, Anna Atkins\, and Elaine uses botanical species for prints\, particularly ferns which are abundant in this area. \nThe original digital art pieces on show\, depicting Teesdale scenes\, are images transformed into ‘artlike’ pieces using modern digital tools. \nElaine works as a freelance photographer\, delivering occasional workshops in digital photography for beginners; photography walks and also cyanotype workshops. In bringing together the vintage and the modern\, Elaine is bringing photography full circle from its very origins to its most modern contemporary form. \nThe title With or Without (a camera) comes from Elaine’s love of photography and\, equally\, a cup of tea\, so it is a play on the quintessentially British question\, ‘how do you like your tea\, with or without? \nOpen during visitor centre opening hours (daily 10am to 5pm). Not wheelchair accessible. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/exhibition-with-or-without-a-camera/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF CATEGORIES:Art,Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FERN-IN-LIME-KILN-M-in-T.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230801T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230726T151147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T151147Z UID:10000239-1690884000-1693501200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Exhibition: Farming\, wildlife and landscapes DESCRIPTION:During August Bowlees Visitor Centre is hosting an exhibition celebrating the farming\, wildlife\, and landscapes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) by amateur artists Janet Love and Alison Lamb. \nJanet enjoys painting in mixed media and drawing in graphite. The exhibition shows her artistic interpretation of the farmland\, flowers and wildlife found in the North Pennines. Janet’s inspiration comes from her joy of taking extensive walks in the Teesdale area. \nAlison\, who lives and works on a traditional livestock farm in Teesdale\, shares her passion in the exhibition for not only the area in which she lives but also the love of the landscape\, wildlife and domestic farm animals. Alison’s inspiration comes from what she describes as ‘the stunning and varied landscape of the North Pennines’. \nOpen during visitor centre opening hours (daily 10am to 5pm). Not wheelchair accessible. \nFeatured image above\, by Alison Lamb\nImage below by Janet Love \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/exhibition-farming-wildlife-and-landscapes/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF CATEGORIES:Art,Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230706_081644.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230802T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230802T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230609T094605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T101603Z UID:10000441-1690972200-1690979400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: Mining the past DESCRIPTION:Join us on 2 August 10.30am to 12.30pm\, at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, for an interactive activity discovering how the mines of the North Pennines were built and how they were used. \nWild Wednesday activities are suitable for children up to the age of 12. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book using the link below. The cost is £3 per child (accompanying adults are free and do not need to book a place). All donations are used to help us support more people to access the outdoors\, through our visitor centre at Bowlees\, improvements to access and rights of way\, and digital and printed information for visitors. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n      \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-mining-the-past-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/2022/03/1-Exploring-abandoned-Lead-mines-with-my-daughter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230803T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230206T141606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T144929Z UID:10000382-1691056800-1691064000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bowlees Explorers DESCRIPTION:Outdoor fun for under 5s and their families. Each session will feature hands-on nature-themed activities to get you exploring. This event runs on Thursdays in the school holidays starting            13 April. 10am-12pm. \nBooking is essential. Cost is £1 per child. Adults are free\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No dogs allowed. \nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, whatever the weather. \nPlease book using the system below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bowlees-explorers/2023-08-03/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bowlees-children-river-dipping-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230808T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230712T165913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T140851Z UID:10000456-1691488800-1691499600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wildflower seed collecting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical session 8 August 10am to 1pm collecting melancholy thistle and Lady’s mantle wildflower seeds from populations in Teesdale. \nMelancholy thistle and Lady’s mantle are both present in the best species-rich upland hay meadows. Their abundance in meadows has been reducing and collecting seeds will allow us to expand the population by growing plug plants and planting them out into meadows in Teesdale. \nAs part of the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme\, the wildflower seeds we collect will be sown at workshops in the Autumn\, and then grown on into plants which can be used as part of the restoration and enhancement of meadows in Upper Teesdale. \nTo sign up please use our Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wildflower-seed-collecting-3/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Melancholy-thistle-c-Ruth-Starr-Keddle-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230809T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230809T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230609T101724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T101600Z UID:10000444-1691577000-1691584200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: Under the surface DESCRIPTION:Join us on 9 August 10.30am to 12.30pm\, at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, for interactive activities exploring what’s under your feet in the North Pennines. We will be investigating rocks and soils through science and art. \nWild Wednesdays are suitable for children aged five to 12 years. Younger and older siblings are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. \nPlease book using the link below. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-under-the-surface/ 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/2023/06/VO1T2780.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230810T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230206T141606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T144929Z UID:10000383-1691661600-1691668800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bowlees Explorers DESCRIPTION:Outdoor fun for under 5s and their families. Each session will feature hands-on nature-themed activities to get you exploring. This event runs on Thursdays in the school holidays starting            13 April. 10am-12pm. \nBooking is essential. Cost is £1 per child. Adults are free\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No dogs allowed. \nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, whatever the weather. \nPlease book using the system below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bowlees-explorers/2023-08-10/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bowlees-children-river-dipping-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230816T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230816T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230609T094248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T094248Z UID:10000440-1692181800-1692189000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: Campfire cooking DESCRIPTION:Join us on 16 August 10.30am to 12.30pm for a foraging walk around Bowlees\, collecting herbs and fruits of the season to then use to cook on the campfire. We’ll have the opportunity to cook bread on a stick and enjoy an infusion of tea made from our foraged herbs. \nWild Wednesday activities are suitable for children aged five to 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book tickets using the link below. The cost is £3 per child (accompanying adults are free and do not need to book a place). All donations are used to help us support more people to access the outdoors\, through our visitor centre at Bowlees\, improvements to access and rights of way\, and digital and printed information for visitors. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-campfire-cooking/ 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/2023/06/Campfire-Cooking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230816T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230704T192241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T141103Z UID:10000452-1692190800-1692201600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Calaminarian seed collecting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a volunteer session collecting seeds from rare calaminarian plant species in Teesdale\, on 16 August 1pm to 4pm. The seeds will be sown at workshops this autumn and grown on into plants that can be used as part of the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme’s habitat restoration works which are being carried out on sites affected by historic diffuse metal deposits. \nSuitable for all ages; children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/calaminarian-seed-collecting/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Calaminarian-grassland-1024x629.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230817T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230206T141606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T144929Z UID:10000384-1692266400-1692273600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bowlees Explorers DESCRIPTION:Outdoor fun for under 5s and their families. Each session will feature hands-on nature-themed activities to get you exploring. This event runs on Thursdays in the school holidays starting            13 April. 10am-12pm. \nBooking is essential. Cost is £1 per child. Adults are free\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No dogs allowed. \nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, whatever the weather. \nPlease book using the system below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bowlees-explorers/2023-08-17/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bowlees-children-river-dipping-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230817T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230727T100101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T095218Z UID:10000241-1692266400-1692288000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer opportunity to remove invasive garden Lady’s-mantle DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical day to help dig up and remove invasive garden Lady’s-mantle (Alchemilla mollis) from an area around an Upper Teesdale beck. \nThis area of Upper Teesdale in the North Pennines AONB is especially important for the population of rare native plants that are found there. If the garden Lady’s-mantle is left to set seed\, it poses a risk of spreading to further sites and possibly out competing and replacing the important native plant communities. \nThis activity requires a good level of fitness as well as the ability to navigate uneven terrain. Training will be given on the morning of the event. \nExact location will be sent 48 hours prior to the event. Suitable for all ages; children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-opportunity-removing-invasive-garden-ladys-mantle/ LOCATION:Langdon Beck CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2-gardenladysmantle.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230601T112039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T095901Z UID:10000433-1692450000-1692536400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Fellfoot Sounds DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. \nDay\, night and dawn amongst the trees and stones. \nThis relaxed daytime and one night campout is a small environmentally friendly event in a stunning dark skies area where you can listen\, make\, enjoy live performance\, music and workshops. Taking place at Into The Woods\, Glassonby\, Cumbria\, it is delivered by the North Pennines AONB Partnership with artists who create work in and about the environment. The venue is a relaxed space with camping around a large field\, find out more here. \nJoin artists\, including Jennifer Reid\, Ore\, Tim Shaw\, Jayne Dent (MeLostMe)\, Noize Choir\, and Jorge Boehringer\, for live performances and workshops on the campsite\, in St Michael and All Angels Church next door\, and a 15 minute walk away at Long Meg and Her Daughters Neolithic stone circle for a special sunset performance. \nGet creative and curious in this stunning location – making sounds with BlueJam Arts\, enjoying family friendly nature activities with Stomping Ground\, and taking short guided walks led by historians\, artists and ecologists to experience nature at night\, bird song\, heritage\, and soundscapes. Find the programme of performances and workshops and artists’ biographies here. \nHot food and drinks will be on sale and you can bring your own. Other than guide dogs/assistance dogs\, no dogs are allowed at this event. Read our FAQs here. \nPlease email us with any ticketing queries and we will answer as soon as we can (please note this email is not manned 24/7 so there may be a delay in replies\, particularly at weekends). \nThis is a not-for-profit event funded by Arts Council England\, Westmorland and Furness Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/fellfoot-sounds/ LOCATION:Into the Woods\, nr Glassonby\, Glassonby\, Cumbria\, CA10 1NP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Guided walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FELLFOOT-SOUNDS-NPAONB-LANDING-PAGE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230608T115655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T191224Z UID:10000437-1692698400-1692720000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Children's archaeology taster days: Gueswick Hills DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for children to spend an archaeology taster day investigating an Iron Age settlement at Gueswick Hills. Previous finds from the area include a paved surface and a brooch from circa 4th Century. Unearth children’s fascination with history. \nSuitable for children aged between seven and 16. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book using the link below – please book a place for participants. Accompanying adults do not need to book a place. Full location / joining instructions will be provided nearer to the event date. \nDates: 22\, 23 and 24 August\, 10am to 4pm \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n        \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/archaeology-days-gueswick/2023-08-22/ CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0538.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230712T170647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T170739Z UID:10000237-1692709200-1692720000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tree seed collecting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical session collecting bird cherry tree seeds from a site in Teesdale. The seeds collected will be used to grow local provenance trees at our Tree and Wildflower nursery at Bowlees Visitor Centre. Bird cherry is a small\, widely-distributed\, deciduous tree. Bees and hoverflies visit the flowers and birds gorge on the berries in the late summer. \nExact location will be sent 48 hours prior to the event. Suitable for all ages; children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease contact patrick@northpenninesaonb.org.uk if you have any queries or would like to volunteer at the Tree and Wildflower nursery. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-seed-collecting-3/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/seeds-from-bridge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230608T115655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T191224Z UID:10000438-1692784800-1692806400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Children's archaeology taster days: Gueswick Hills DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for children to spend an archaeology taster day investigating an Iron Age settlement at Gueswick Hills. Previous finds from the area include a paved surface and a brooch from circa 4th Century. Unearth children’s fascination with history. \nSuitable for children aged between seven and 16. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book using the link below – please book a place for participants. Accompanying adults do not need to book a place. Full location / joining instructions will be provided nearer to the event date. \nDates: 22\, 23 and 24 August\, 10am to 4pm \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n        \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/archaeology-days-gueswick/2023-08-23/ CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0538.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230609T102255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T102342Z UID:10000443-1692786600-1692793800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: Rivers\, above and below DESCRIPTION:Join us on 23 August 10.30am to 12.30pm\, at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, for a river hunt to delve underneath the rocks to see what weird and wonderful creatures make their homes in our river habitats. We’ll be looking out for signs that the river is healthy and explore the nature that lives around and in Bowlee Beck. \nWild Wednesday activities are suitable for children aged five up to 12 years. other siblings are welcome and all children need to be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book tickets using the link below. The cost is £3 per child (accompanying adults are free and do not need to book a place). All donations are used to help us support more people to access the outdoors\, through our visitor centre at Bowlees\, improvements to access and rights of way\, and digital and printed information for visitors. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-rivers-above-and-below/ 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/2023/06/River-Dipping-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230824T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230206T141606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T144929Z UID:10000385-1692871200-1692878400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bowlees Explorers DESCRIPTION:Outdoor fun for under 5s and their families. Each session will feature hands-on nature-themed activities to get you exploring. This event runs on Thursdays in the school holidays starting            13 April. 10am-12pm. \nBooking is essential. Cost is £1 per child. Adults are free\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No dogs allowed. \nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, whatever the weather. \nPlease book using the system below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bowlees-explorers/2023-08-24/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bowlees-children-river-dipping-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230824T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230608T115655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T191224Z UID:10000439-1692871200-1692892800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Children's archaeology taster days: Gueswick Hills DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for children to spend an archaeology taster day investigating an Iron Age settlement at Gueswick Hills. Previous finds from the area include a paved surface and a brooch from circa 4th Century. Unearth children’s fascination with history. \nSuitable for children aged between seven and 16. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book using the link below – please book a place for participants. Accompanying adults do not need to book a place. Full location / joining instructions will be provided nearer to the event date. \nDates: 22\, 23 and 24 August\, 10am to 4pm \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n        \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/archaeology-days-gueswick/2023-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0538.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230824T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230727T100105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T095905Z UID:10000243-1692871200-1692892800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer opportunity to remove invasive garden Lady’s-mantle DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical day to help dig up and remove invasive garden Lady’s-mantle (Alchemilla mollis) from an area around an Upper Teesdale beck. \nThis area of Upper Teesdale in the North Pennines AONB is especially important for the population of rare native plants that are found there. If the garden Lady’s-mantle is left to set seed\, it poses a risk of spreading to further sites and possibly out competing and replacing the important native plant communities. \nThis activity requires a good level of fitness as well as the ability to navigate uneven terrain. Training will be given on the morning of the event. \nExact location will be sent 48 hours prior to the event. Suitable for all ages; children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer platform.  \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-opportunity-remove-invasive-garden-ladys-mantle/ LOCATION:Langdon Beck CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2-gardenladysmantle.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230825T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230825T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230727T100111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T094946Z UID:10000244-1692957600-1692979200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer opportunity to remove invasive garden Lady’s-mantle DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical day to help dig up and remove invasive garden Lady’s-mantle (Alchemilla mollis) from an area around an Upper Teesdale beck. \nThis area of Upper Teesdale in the North Pennines AONB is especially important for the population of rare native plants that are found there. If the garden Lady’s-mantle is left to set seed\, it poses a risk of spreading to further sites and possibly out competing and replacing the important native plant communities. \nThis activity requires a good level of fitness as well as the ability to navigate uneven terrain. Training will be given on the morning of the event. \nExact location will be sent 48 hours prior to the event. Suitable for all ages; children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/remove-invasive-garden-ladys-mantle-volunteer-opportunity/ LOCATION:Langdon Beck CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2-gardenladysmantle.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230712T170307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T170307Z UID:10000236-1693389600-1693400400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tree seed collecting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical session\, collecting rowan tree seeds from a site in Teesdale. The seeds collected will be used to grow local provenance trees at our Tree and Wildflower nursery at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, before eventually being used in tree planting schemes in the area. \nExact location and meeting point will be sent 48 hours prior to the event. Suitable for all ages; children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-seed-collecting-2/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Rowan-seeds-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230731T160052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T093137Z UID:10000256-1693389600-1693404000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Arts activity: Spirit of Place DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor workshop at Nenthead Mines on 30 August 10am to 2pm to discover secrets of the mining landscape through drawing. \nWith guidance and demonstrations from North Pennine artist\, Lionel Playford\, we will explore ways of sketching not just the appearance of this heritage landscape with its fascinating history but something of the spirit of the place as it feels to each of us. A member of staff from the North Pennines AONB Partnership will be joining us to answer questions about what we are drawing; the lead mining history and to help us picture working life when the quarry and mines were operating. \nFollowing the sketching portion of the workshop we will have an indoor discussion about the experience with free refreshments. \nPlease bring your own drawing materials if you wish\, but we will also bring a supply of sketchbooks\, graphite\, charcoal and watercolour pencils for you to use. \nThe workshop is suitable for ages 8+; children must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book using the link below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n        \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/arts-activity-spirit-of-place/ LOCATION:Nenthead Mines CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Peatlands-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230609T101007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T101317Z UID:10000442-1693391400-1693398600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: Seeds of summer DESCRIPTION:Join us on 30 August 10.30am to 12.30pm\, at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, to discover traditional hay meadows; collect seeds and learn about the restoration of the magnificent hay meadows of Teesdale. We’ll be taking part in a seed sowing activity at the Wildflower and Tree Nursery at Bowlees after a guided walk with Dr Ruth Starr-Keddle. \nWild Wednesday activities are suitable for children aged five to 12 years. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book tickets using the link below. The cost is £3 per child (accompanying adults are free and do not need to book a place). All donations are used to help us support more people to access the outdoors\, through our visitor centre at Bowlees\, improvements to access and rights of way\, and digital and printed information for visitors. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-seeds-of-summer/ 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/2023/06/Minibeast-hunt-Bowlees-quarry-children-2-resized.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230206T141606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T144929Z UID:10000386-1693476000-1693483200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bowlees Explorers DESCRIPTION:Outdoor fun for under 5s and their families. Each session will feature hands-on nature-themed activities to get you exploring. This event runs on Thursdays in the school holidays starting            13 April. 10am-12pm. \nBooking is essential. Cost is £1 per child. Adults are free\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No dogs allowed. \nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, whatever the weather. \nPlease book using the system below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bowlees-explorers/2023-08-31/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bowlees-children-river-dipping-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230905T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230731T102450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T102704Z UID:10000246-1693918800-1693929600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tree seed collecting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session of collecting birch tree seeds from a site in Teesdale on 5th September 1pm to 4pm. The seeds will be used to grow local provenance trees at our Tree and Wildflower Nursery at Bowlees Visitor Centre. \nThe session going ahead on this date is dependent upon seasonal variations in the ripening of seeds. If the session has to be re-scheduled this will be communicated to people signed up no later than 1st September. \nLocation and meeting instructions will be sent out at least 48 hours in advance. Suitable for all ages; children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease sign up for the activity on the Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-seed-collecting-4/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Birch-seeds-c-RSK-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230906T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230712T123103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T130502Z UID:10000454-1693994400-1694014200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer opportunity plug planting DESCRIPTION:Join us at Scalehouses\, Cumbria\, plug planting to enhance meadows as part of the Fellfoot Forward scheme’s nature recovery project. \nSuitable for all ages\, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No experience necessary\, just a level of fitness to spend the day outdoors on your feet planting. \nPlease bring sturdy outdoor shoes\, clothing for the outdoors\, including waterproofs\, sun cream and sun hat (depending on the forecast). Also a packed lunch\, snacks and drinks for the day. \nBook a place via our Better Impact volunteer database here\, if you have already registered on Better Impact. \nRegister on Better Impact here. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/plug-planting-meadows/ LOCATION:Scalehouses\, Croglin\, Penrith\, CA10 1JY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/4Plug-planting-volunteers-600x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230712T124415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T124901Z UID:10000455-1694080800-1694100600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer opportunity plug planting DESCRIPTION:Join us at Scalehouses\, Cumbria\, plug planting to enhance meadows as part of the Fellfoot Forward scheme’s nature recovery project. \nSuitable for all ages\, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No experience necessary\, just a level of fitness to spend the day outdoors on your feet planting. \nPlease bring sturdy outdoor shoes\, clothing for the outdoors\, including waterproofs\, sun cream and sun hat (depending on the forecast). Also a packed lunch\, snacks and drinks for the day. \nBook a place via our Better Impact volunteer database here\, if you have already registered on Better Impact. \nRegister on Better Impact here. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/plug-planting-for-meadows/ LOCATION:Scalehouses\, Croglin\, Penrith\, CA10 1JY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/4Plug-planting-volunteers-600x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230731T151806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T134818Z UID:10000250-1695722400-1695742200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Plug planting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session of plug planting wildflowers into upland hay meadows in Teesdale. All training and equipment will be provided. There are a number of sessions throughout the autumn starting on 26 September\, 10am to 3.30pm. \nA general level of fitness is required. All ages are welcome; children must be supervised by adult. Outdoor clothing be worn and bring waterproofs and wear sturdy shoes. \nExact location and meeting instructions will be sent out at least 48 hours in advance. \nOther sessions are 12 October\, 10am to 3.30pm; 25 Oct\, 10am -12:30pm; 8 and 21 November\, 10am to 3.30pm. \nPlease sign up to using the Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/plug-planting/2023-09-26/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Plug-planting-Hill-Gill-c-Ruth-Starr-Keddle-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230731T130912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T151727Z UID:10000248-1695808800-1695817800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tree seed collecting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session of collecting hazelnuts in Teesdale which will then be grown at the Bowlees Tree and Wildflower Nursery. We will be sorting and sowing seeds in the afternoon as part of the regular nursery drop in session. \nSuitable for all ages\, children must be supervised by adult. The exact location and meeting point will be sent out at least 48 hours prior to the event. Please wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer platform. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-seed-collecting-5/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/High-Helbeck-tree-seed-collection-project-volunteers-collection-birch-seeds-Sept-2021-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204906 CREATED:20230830T141807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T151925Z UID:10000457-1695808800-1695823200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer opportunity: Pennine Way boardwalk repair DESCRIPTION:Join us to help repair two sections of boardwalk on the Pennine Way in Upper Teesdale on 27 September 10am to 2pm. It is essential to repair boardwalks as they provide people with a route across what would otherwise be a more difficult or inconvenient surface e.g. wet or soggy land. \nDue to the physical nature of the work\, a reasonable level of fitness will be required and is suitable for 16+\, (NB Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). The session may take us past lunchtime\, so please bring a packed lunch/drinks and bring warm waterproof clothing. All PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided\, including safety glasses\, gloves and steel toe cap boots if you need to borrow some. \nTo sign up please use the Better Impact volunteer system.  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-opportunity-pennine-way-boardwalk-repair/ LOCATION:Upper Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20170330_114113.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR