BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Pennines National Landscape - ECPv6.17.2//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T112741Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T112741Z UID:10002371-1785837600-1785859200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead big dig DESCRIPTION:Get involved in an archaeological dig taking place in Nenthead this summer. No experience is necessary. We are investigating the domestic lives of the lead miners who lived and worked in Nenthead in the past. \nThe dates for the digs are 1 to 4 August and 6 to 11 August\, 10am to 4pm each day. Meeting point is Nenthead Village Hall. Each day has a limit of eight spaces available. \nSupervised by professional archaeologists\, this is a chance to have a go at real hands-on archaeology. Suitable for ages six years and up. All children must be supervised by an adult (please book a space for each child and adult that would like to attend). \nVolunteers and local community members\, with a professional archaeologist\, will dig a series of small test pits in gardens and fields around the village. We are likely to find things like broken pottery\, bits of clay pipes\, and maybe some broken personal items\, such as toys and buttons. \nYou don’t need any special equipment as this will be provided. \nThe digs are free to attend. Donations are welcome and enable the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nSign up using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead-big-dig/2026-08-04/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230716_112457-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T123000 DTSTAMP:20260717T134128Z CREATED:20260521T124043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T134128Z UID:10002338-1785925800-1785933000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - near and far DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nSee what you can spot around Bowlees in the distance and very close up\, on 5 August\, 10.30am to 12.30pm . Try out scientific equipment such as microscopes\, hand lenses and binoculars and make a simple pinhole camera of your own. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities.\nSuitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, for example sensory needs.\nEmail: communications@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-near-far/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meadows-day-Low-Way-farm-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T112741Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T112741Z UID:10002372-1786010400-1786032000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead big dig DESCRIPTION:Get involved in an archaeological dig taking place in Nenthead this summer. No experience is necessary. We are investigating the domestic lives of the lead miners who lived and worked in Nenthead in the past. \nThe dates for the digs are 1 to 4 August and 6 to 11 August\, 10am to 4pm each day. Meeting point is Nenthead Village Hall. Each day has a limit of eight spaces available. \nSupervised by professional archaeologists\, this is a chance to have a go at real hands-on archaeology. Suitable for ages six years and up. All children must be supervised by an adult (please book a space for each child and adult that would like to attend). \nVolunteers and local community members\, with a professional archaeologist\, will dig a series of small test pits in gardens and fields around the village. We are likely to find things like broken pottery\, bits of clay pipes\, and maybe some broken personal items\, such as toys and buttons. \nYou don’t need any special equipment as this will be provided. \nThe digs are free to attend. Donations are welcome and enable the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nSign up using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead-big-dig/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230716_112457-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T120050Z CREATED:20260618T115631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T120050Z UID:10002366-1786021200-1786032000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wildflower seed collecting opportunities DESCRIPTION:Help us to restore and enhance meadows and other habitats in the North Pennines by collecting wildflower seeds from sites across Teesdale\, 9 July and 6 August\, 1pm to 4pm. \nWildflower seeds will be sown in the Autumn and then grown on into plants. The plants we will be collecting from will depend on the date they set seed\, but could include: wood crane’s-bill\, native lady’s mantle species\, melancholy thistle and meadow crane’s-bill. \nPlease wear outdoor clothing\, bring waterproofs and wear sturdy shoes. All ages welcome\,  children must be supervised by an adult. \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 24 hours prior. \nSign up using the volunteer system Better Impact \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wildflower-seed-collecting-opportunities/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Upper Teesdale CATEGORIES:Nature and wildlife event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-Seed-collecting-c-Ruth-Starr-Keddle-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260602T084059Z CREATED:20260602T083931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T084059Z UID:10002348-1786096800-1786118400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Historic environment: indoor working day DESCRIPTION:The monthly volunteer indoor working days at our Stanhope Office build on our historical research /field recording work and gives volunteers the opportunity to develop their skills further. \nHistorical Research volunteers\nFor volunteers working on historical research projects (such as “Unlocking the Asylum Archives” and “Caldwell Harpur: Diaries of a Crank”) these monthly research meetings are an excellent opportunity to meet others working on the same project to share exciting research findings\, explore emerging themes\, and work on any tricky transcriptions together. \nStaff will be on hand to offer guidance on resources\, answer questions\, and help you work through any challenges and supply much needed tea and biscuits. \nPhotogrammetry and Archaeology volunteers\nPhotogrammetry volunteers can process the photographs collected on site to create detailed photogrammetry models\, exploring how digital techniques can enhance our understanding of historic landscapes. Volunteers will also work with a range of sources—including written accounts\, LiDAR data and QGIS mapping—to place the recorded lead mining sites in their wider historical context. Our findings will be added to Historic England’s Missing Pieces project\, helping to expand and enrich the national record. \nNo previous experience is needed; these sessions are designed to support beginners while offering plenty of scope for those wishing to grow their research and digital heritage skills. You do not need to have attended the associated site day to join us for these indoor work sessions.\nRefreshments are provided throughout the day but please bring a lunch if needed. 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 – all at Stanhope are drop in sessions from 10am to 4pm: \n• Friday 1st May\n• Friday 5th June\n• Friday 3rd July\n• Friday 7th August\n• Friday 2nd October\n• Friday 30th October\n• Friday 4th  December\n• Friday 18th December) \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/historic-environment-indoor-working-day-2-2-copy/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:North Pennines National Landscape office\, 1 Martin Street\, Stanhope\,\, DL132UY CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Research,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/photogrammetry.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T112741Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T112741Z UID:10002373-1786096800-1786118400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead big dig DESCRIPTION:Get involved in an archaeological dig taking place in Nenthead this summer. No experience is necessary. We are investigating the domestic lives of the lead miners who lived and worked in Nenthead in the past. \nThe dates for the digs are 1 to 4 August and 6 to 11 August\, 10am to 4pm each day. Meeting point is Nenthead Village Hall. Each day has a limit of eight spaces available. \nSupervised by professional archaeologists\, this is a chance to have a go at real hands-on archaeology. Suitable for ages six years and up. All children must be supervised by an adult (please book a space for each child and adult that would like to attend). \nVolunteers and local community members\, with a professional archaeologist\, will dig a series of small test pits in gardens and fields around the village. We are likely to find things like broken pottery\, bits of clay pipes\, and maybe some broken personal items\, such as toys and buttons. \nYou don’t need any special equipment as this will be provided. \nThe digs are free to attend. Donations are welcome and enable the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nSign up using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead-big-dig/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230716_112457-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T112741Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T112741Z UID:10002374-1786183200-1786204800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead big dig DESCRIPTION:Get involved in an archaeological dig taking place in Nenthead this summer. No experience is necessary. We are investigating the domestic lives of the lead miners who lived and worked in Nenthead in the past. \nThe dates for the digs are 1 to 4 August and 6 to 11 August\, 10am to 4pm each day. Meeting point is Nenthead Village Hall. Each day has a limit of eight spaces available. \nSupervised by professional archaeologists\, this is a chance to have a go at real hands-on archaeology. Suitable for ages six years and up. All children must be supervised by an adult (please book a space for each child and adult that would like to attend). \nVolunteers and local community members\, with a professional archaeologist\, will dig a series of small test pits in gardens and fields around the village. We are likely to find things like broken pottery\, bits of clay pipes\, and maybe some broken personal items\, such as toys and buttons. \nYou don’t need any special equipment as this will be provided. \nThe digs are free to attend. Donations are welcome and enable the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nSign up using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead-big-dig/2026-08-08/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230716_112457-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T112741Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T112741Z UID:10002375-1786269600-1786291200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead big dig DESCRIPTION:Get involved in an archaeological dig taking place in Nenthead this summer. No experience is necessary. We are investigating the domestic lives of the lead miners who lived and worked in Nenthead in the past. \nThe dates for the digs are 1 to 4 August and 6 to 11 August\, 10am to 4pm each day. Meeting point is Nenthead Village Hall. Each day has a limit of eight spaces available. \nSupervised by professional archaeologists\, this is a chance to have a go at real hands-on archaeology. Suitable for ages six years and up. All children must be supervised by an adult (please book a space for each child and adult that would like to attend). \nVolunteers and local community members\, with a professional archaeologist\, will dig a series of small test pits in gardens and fields around the village. We are likely to find things like broken pottery\, bits of clay pipes\, and maybe some broken personal items\, such as toys and buttons. \nYou don’t need any special equipment as this will be provided. \nThe digs are free to attend. Donations are welcome and enable the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nSign up using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead-big-dig/2026-08-09/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230716_112457-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T112741Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T112741Z UID:10002376-1786356000-1786377600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead big dig DESCRIPTION:Get involved in an archaeological dig taking place in Nenthead this summer. No experience is necessary. We are investigating the domestic lives of the lead miners who lived and worked in Nenthead in the past. \nThe dates for the digs are 1 to 4 August and 6 to 11 August\, 10am to 4pm each day. Meeting point is Nenthead Village Hall. Each day has a limit of eight spaces available. \nSupervised by professional archaeologists\, this is a chance to have a go at real hands-on archaeology. Suitable for ages six years and up. All children must be supervised by an adult (please book a space for each child and adult that would like to attend). \nVolunteers and local community members\, with a professional archaeologist\, will dig a series of small test pits in gardens and fields around the village. We are likely to find things like broken pottery\, bits of clay pipes\, and maybe some broken personal items\, such as toys and buttons. \nYou don’t need any special equipment as this will be provided. \nThe digs are free to attend. Donations are welcome and enable the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nSign up using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead-big-dig/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230716_112457-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260710T091932Z CREATED:20260710T091932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T091932Z UID:10002386-1786384800-1786392000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:'Diaries of a crank' - decoding the secret diaries of an assayer DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Monday 10 August\, 6pm to 8pm\, to learn about Nenthead’s most eccentric Edwardian\, Caldwell Harpur\, who left behind 20 volumes of personal diaries\, all encrypted in his self-invented alphabet\, which he called “Lenish”. \nCaldwell was a dabbler in mysticism\, a lifelong vegetarian\, a science fiction author\, and an avid book collector. He also wrote compulsively\, corresponding with everyone from close family to Russian radicals\, spiritualist mediums\, and science fiction author\, H.G. Wells. \nThis event launches an exciting new volunteer project to decode the diaries that Caldwell kept every day during his 20 years in Nenthead. There will be an illustrated talk exploring his stranger-than-fiction life\, followed by an optional activity where participants can try their hand at deciphering his code. Suitable for ages 18+. \nSign up using the Ticketsource link below: \n\n\n \n \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n       URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/diaries-of-a-crank-decoding-secret-diaries-of-an-assayer/ CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/caldwell-hive-event-image.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk LOCATION:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/diaries-of-a-crank-decoding-secret-diaries-of-an-assayer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T112741Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T112741Z UID:10002377-1786442400-1786464000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead big dig DESCRIPTION:Get involved in an archaeological dig taking place in Nenthead this summer. No experience is necessary. We are investigating the domestic lives of the lead miners who lived and worked in Nenthead in the past. \nThe dates for the digs are 1 to 4 August and 6 to 11 August\, 10am to 4pm each day. Meeting point is Nenthead Village Hall. Each day has a limit of eight spaces available. \nSupervised by professional archaeologists\, this is a chance to have a go at real hands-on archaeology. Suitable for ages six years and up. All children must be supervised by an adult (please book a space for each child and adult that would like to attend). \nVolunteers and local community members\, with a professional archaeologist\, will dig a series of small test pits in gardens and fields around the village. We are likely to find things like broken pottery\, bits of clay pipes\, and maybe some broken personal items\, such as toys and buttons. \nYou don’t need any special equipment as this will be provided. \nThe digs are free to attend. Donations are welcome and enable the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nSign up using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead-big-dig/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230716_112457-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T123000 DTSTAMP:20260717T134334Z CREATED:20260521T141655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T134334Z UID:10002339-1786530600-1786537800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: fantastic fossils DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nTake a walk to visit 300 million year old fossils beside the River Tees\, discover what’s in the local rocks\, and make a ‘fossil’ to take home. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. Wellies recommended. \nSuitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). \n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nThe event is not suitable for dogs. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, for example sensory needs. Email: communications@northpennines.org.uk \n  \nPlease use the Ticketsource to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-fun-with-fossils-26/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bowlees-children-geology12-resized-for-ticketsource.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260806T111619Z CREATED:20260702T110256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T111619Z UID:10002384-1786615200-1786633200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Unearthing the North Pennines - indoor workshop DESCRIPTION:A volunteer opportunity to help unearth the mining archives of the North Pennines\, at High Forest Community Centre\, Sinderhope\, 10 August\, 10am to 3pm. \nThis indoor workshop is designed to make use of volunteers’ knowledge while developing a shared understanding of the North Pennines mining landscape. No previous knowledge is required\, although those with an interest in mining history or industrial archaeology will have plenty of opportunity to contribute. \nThe morning session will be working with historic photographs\, maps and plans to help identify mining features and create an annotated resource. The afternoon session will focus on reviewing the ‘long list’ of priority recording sites in the North Pennines. \nThis hands-on workshop will also build resources for future volunteers\, and help shape which North Pennines mining sites Land of Lead and Silver’s records. \nSuitable for 18+ only. Please contact us if you have any accessibility requirements. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch. \nSign up using the volunteer system Better Impact \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/unearthing-the-north-pennines-indoor-workshop/ LOCATION:High Forest Community Centre\, Sinderhope\, NE47 9SJ CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Indoor-workshop.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T160158Z CREATED:20260730T090052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T160158Z UID:10002422-1786960800-1786968000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:River Tees stories DESCRIPTION:What stories would the River Tees tell if it could speak?\nTake part in a unique listening experience and creative workshop at Bowlees Visitor Centre exploring local stories & our connection to water. 17 August 10am – midday\, and 2pm – 4pm (booking essential) \nJoin Northern Heartlands\, artists David de la Haye and Matt Denham\, and researchers from the JUST Centre for a relaxed creative workshop exploring our connections to the rivers\, reservoirs and landscapes of Teesdale. \nWater shapes our landscapes\, our memories and our everyday lives. Through a listening activity\, conversation and a creative activity\, we’ll explore the stories\, experiences and observations that connect us to the water\, while reflecting on how our places are changing and what they mean to the people who know them best. \nThere will also be time to explore the current exhibition at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Creatively Connected – an artist-led programme produced by Northern Heartlands as part of the wider Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected partnership. \nNo artistic experience is needed\, just curiosity and a willingness to take part. \nWhat to expect \n\nA welcoming\, small-group creative workshop\nA unique guided listening experience\nCreative activities led by professional artists\nTime to explore the exhibition at Bowlees Visitor Centre\nOpportunities to share your own stories\, memories and reflections\n\nBook your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993925296236?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \n  \nThis workshop is primarily designed for adults and older young people who are interested in contributing to the creative activities and research. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and happy to take part in the listening experience\, conversations and creative activities. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/river-tees-stories-1/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Nature and wildlife event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5408-1-rotated-e1785772908628.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260730T155525Z CREATED:20260730T155426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155525Z UID:10002423-1786975200-1786982400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:River Tees stories (session 2) DESCRIPTION:What stories would the River Tees tell if it could speak?\nTake part in a unique listening experience and creative workshop at Bowlees Visitor Centre exploring local stories & our connection to water. 17 August 10am – midday\, and 2pm – 4pm (booking essential) \nJoin Northern Heartlands\, artists David de la Haye and Matt Denham\, and researchers from the JUST Centre for a relaxed creative workshop exploring our connections to the rivers\, reservoirs and landscapes of Teesdale. \nWater shapes our landscapes\, our memories and our everyday lives. Through a listening activity\, conversation and a creative activity\, we’ll explore the stories\, experiences and observations that connect us to the water\, while reflecting on how our places are changing and what they mean to the people who know them best. \nThere will also be time to explore the current exhibition at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Creatively Connected – an artist-led programme produced by Northern Heartlands as part of the wider Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected partnership. \nNo artistic experience is needed\, just curiosity and a willingness to take part. \nWhat to expect \n\nA welcoming\, small-group creative workshop\nA unique guided listening experience\nCreative activities led by professional artists\nTime to explore the exhibition at Bowlees Visitor Centre\nOpportunities to share your own stories\, memories and reflections\n\nBook your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993925296236?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nThis workshop is primarily designed for adults and older young people who are interested in contributing to the creative activities and research. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and happy to take part in the listening experience\, conversations and creative activities. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/river-tees-stories/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Nature and wildlife event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5408-1-rotated-e1785772908628.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T123000 DTSTAMP:20260810T130406Z CREATED:20260810T115740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T130406Z UID:10002437-1787045400-1787056200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Find out about rare Alchemillas DESCRIPTION:Come along to Hayberries Nature Reserve on Tuesday 18 August\, 9.30am to 12.30pm\, and discover the North Pennines’ rare Lady’s-mantles (Alchemillas). \nVisitors can learn how to tell the difference between the common garden Lady’s-mantle and the rarer species\, some of which are found only in the North Pennines. \nDuring the event\, a group of botanists will be surveying Lady’s-mantles at the reserve to help improve our understanding of where these plants grow and how they are doing. Visitors are welcome to take part in the survey and need to book via the Ticketsource link below. \nDid you know? The plant name\, alchemilla\, means ‘little alchemist’ and it is named after its association with alchemy. Medieval alchemists collected the pristine\, bead-like dew droplets from its water-repellent leaves\, believing it had properties for turning base metals to gold. \nThis free event is open to anyone interested in plants\, wildlife and conservation. It’s also a great chance to find out about future volunteering opportunities and how you can get involved. There will be an information stand near the entrance where staff from the North Pennines National Landscape team will be able to tell you more about the team’s work with rare Lady’s-mantles and answer your questions. \nSuitable for all ages. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved dogs on leads allowed. There is tarmac car parking\, but no designated disabled bays. The site consists of unsealed tracks\, bare earth and grass\, and routes can be uneven and narrow. There are various gradients\, including steep sections of path. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this event\, please email us. \nBook to take part in the survey via Ticketsource\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n  \nThe North Pennines National Landscape team has received funding from Defra’s Species Recovery Programme for a three-year project to help conserve five rare Lady’s-mantle species found in the area. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/find-out-about-rare-alchemillas/ LOCATION:Hayberries Nature Reserve\, DL12 9EQ CATEGORIES:Nature and wildlife event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Alchemilla-mollis-on-drygill-sike-10-07-2023-WB-1-e1691680227104.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T123000 DTSTAMP:20260723T143419Z CREATED:20260723T105759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T143419Z UID:10002406-1787135400-1787142600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: river dipping DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nJoin us to discover the amazing underwater life of a stream. We will be ‘dipping’ with nets and pots to look for the insect life below the water surface. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. Wellies will be necessary if you want to enter the water. We have some available to borrow. \nSuitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). \n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nThe event is not suitable for dogs. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, for example sensory needs. Email: communications@northpennines.org.uk \n  \nPlease use the Ticketsource link below to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-river-dipping/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/putting-river-creatures-into-ID-jars-e1784804741120.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T151836Z CREATED:20260216T130053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T151836Z UID:10002202-1787162400-1787169600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Westgate - village history evenings DESCRIPTION:As part of the village histories project\, we’ll be exploring and recording the natural and cultural heritage of Westgate and its surrounding area. There are sessions every month on a Wednesday\, 6pm to 8pm\, starting 25 February in the village hall at Westgate. \nThis exciting project aims to bring together local knowledge\, memories\, and research to create a lasting record for future generations\, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. \nThe group is aimed at residents of Westgate\, those who live nearby\, or simply have an interest in the history of the village. \nFree refreshments will be available throughout the session. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nImage (c) – Tom Baldwin \n  \nPart of the Land of Lead and Silver project led by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. \n    URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/westgate-village-historical-group-meeting-2-7/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Westgate-Village-Histories-event-image-e1774352245755.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260126T113802Z CREATED:20251208T112328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T113802Z UID:10002031-1787392800-1787403600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:North Pennines Young Archaeologists' Club DESCRIPTION:North Pennines YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years interested in archaeology. \nBecome a member of the North Pennines Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) and get involved in all sorts of activities\, including visiting and investigating archaeological sites and historic places\, trying out traditional crafts\, taking part in excavations\, and lots more. \nThe club meet once a month on a Saturday at Alston Moor Recreation Ground and Pavilion\, 10am to 1pm. The first session of 2026 is 17 January. We encourage signing up for as many sessions as possible to get the best experience. \nYAC is the place for young people who might want to become a professional archaeologist in the future\, or just feel like taking up an amazing new hobby. It offers 8 to 16 year olds the chance to get their hands mucky\, participating in archaeology and discovering why it matters. The clubs explore all eras of human history\, including the Romans\, Vikings\, Ancient Egyptians and Victorians\, and members take part in all sorts of hands-on activities\, such as investigating archaeological sites and historic places\, taking part in excavations\, and working with artefacts. \nThe club also run lots of craft-based activities based on archaeological periods and technology\, with members trying out many traditional crafts. \nPlease note that the location and timing of some sessions may change depending on the activities planned. Please check back closer to the date or email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk for more details. \nPlease use the link to Ticketsource to book. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/north-pennines-young-archaeologists-club-2-2/2026-08-22/ LOCATION:Alston Moor Recreation Ground and Pavilion\, Alston\, CA9 3HS CATEGORIES:Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Archaeological_dig-cNorth-Pennines-National-Landscape-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T123000 DTSTAMP:20260810T122314Z CREATED:20260521T121957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T122314Z UID:10002337-1787740200-1787747400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - seeds of the summer DESCRIPTION:Join us on a family-friendly walk to collect seeds from local wildflowers on Wednesday 26 August\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Bring what you have collected back to the visitor centre to sow in the tree and wildflower nursery. \nAll materials and equipment will be provided. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \nWild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five to 12 years to enjoy and be creative. £2 per child. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). Accompanying adults are free and do not need to book. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link below to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-seeds-of-the-summer-26/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/making-seed-bombs-1-KP-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T170000 DTSTAMP:20260819T121403Z CREATED:20260618T122738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T121403Z UID:10002367-1788870600-1788886800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Kew Gardens seed collecting training DESCRIPTION:Join staff from Kew Gardens Millennium Seed Bank for seed collecting training on Tuesday 8 September\, 12.30pm to 5pm. \nYou will learn how to identify when seeds are ready to be collected\, how to collect seeds responsibly\, how seeds are prepared and stored\, and the importance of seed collecting for conservation efforts. \nThe training will be outdoors and will involve walking in order to collect seeds from plants\, such as devil’s-bit scabious and native lady’s mantle species. \nPlease wear outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes\, and bring waterproofs. Suitable for all ages\, children must be supervised by an adult. \nSign up using the volunteer site Better Impact \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/kew-gardens-seed-collecting-training/ LOCATION:Upper Teesdale CATEGORIES:Nature and wildlife event,Training,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1Seed-collecting-volunteers-600x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T213000 DTSTAMP:20260813T084442Z CREATED:20260813T084128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T084442Z UID:10002439-1788982200-1788989400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Farming on the Edge DESCRIPTION:The North Pennines National Landscape team and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority\, present an evening of free short films. The films have been made possible with funding from The National Lottery\, with thanks to National Lottery players. \nAward-winning short film ‘Farming on the Edge’ follows Paul and Jen Johnson\, Raby Estate tenants\, for a year on their farm in Upper Teesdale in the North Pennines\, and explores their life farming with nature in this remarkable landscape. This powerful film highlights the value of nature-friendly farming methods and how this approach encourages wildlife to flourish. \nPaul Johnson\, said\, “I wanted to make this film to show that you can farm alongside nature and that nature and farming can complement each other.” \nBook your free ticket here: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/film-farming-on-the-edge/ \n  \nFarming on the Edge is part of the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme\, led by North Pennines National Landscape team in partnership with Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. It was made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, with thanks to National Lottery players. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/farming-on-the-edge/ LOCATION:The Witham\, 3 Horse Market\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 8LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film,Nature and wildlife event,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Farming-on-the-Edge-NPNL-Film-on-the-Brain.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260126T113802Z CREATED:20251208T112328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T113802Z UID:10002032-1789207200-1789218000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:North Pennines Young Archaeologists' Club DESCRIPTION:North Pennines YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years interested in archaeology. \nBecome a member of the North Pennines Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) and get involved in all sorts of activities\, including visiting and investigating archaeological sites and historic places\, trying out traditional crafts\, taking part in excavations\, and lots more. \nThe club meet once a month on a Saturday at Alston Moor Recreation Ground and Pavilion\, 10am to 1pm. The first session of 2026 is 17 January. We encourage signing up for as many sessions as possible to get the best experience. \nYAC is the place for young people who might want to become a professional archaeologist in the future\, or just feel like taking up an amazing new hobby. It offers 8 to 16 year olds the chance to get their hands mucky\, participating in archaeology and discovering why it matters. The clubs explore all eras of human history\, including the Romans\, Vikings\, Ancient Egyptians and Victorians\, and members take part in all sorts of hands-on activities\, such as investigating archaeological sites and historic places\, taking part in excavations\, and working with artefacts. \nThe club also run lots of craft-based activities based on archaeological periods and technology\, with members trying out many traditional crafts. \nPlease note that the location and timing of some sessions may change depending on the activities planned. Please check back closer to the date or email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk for more details. \nPlease use the link to Ticketsource to book. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/north-pennines-young-archaeologists-club-2-2/2026-09-12/ LOCATION:Alston Moor Recreation Ground and Pavilion\, Alston\, CA9 3HS CATEGORIES:Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Archaeological_dig-cNorth-Pennines-National-Landscape-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260810T150207Z CREATED:20260810T150138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T150207Z UID:10002438-1789218000-1789228800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Rooted in Lead exhibition opening and celebration event DESCRIPTION:There are several species of metalliferous plants that are found in the North Pennines National Landscape. They grow on old mine sites where there are high concentrations of lead. Over the last few months artist\, Carole McCourt\, has been sharing her love of metalliferous plants with school children\, community groups\, youth groups and artists. Together they have made drawings\, prints and written poetry about these special plants. \nDrop-in and join us as we celebrate their work at High Forest Community Centre\, Sinderhope\, on Saturday 12 September\, 1pm to 4pm. \nAfter the opening event\, the exhibition will open by invitation only\, please contact Carole McCourt on 07772619465. \nDisabled parking is available. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/rooted-in-lead-exhibition/ LOCATION:High Forest Community Centre\, Sinderhope\, NE47 9SJ CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Carole-McCourt.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T134500 DTSTAMP:20260806T101641Z CREATED:20260603T163524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T101641Z UID:10002355-1789304400-1789307100@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Without Galena - outdoor performance DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live outdoor performance work created with – and within – the landscape of Bollihope\, a place of outstanding beauty and rich industrial history. Bollihope is near Frosterley and Stanhope in County Durham. \nDigging into the stories buried in the belly of this unique man-made landscape\, five artists take to its hills on Sunday 13 September\, revealing a curious alchemy of music\, dance\, image\, and the pull of the wind itself. There are two performances\, 1pm and 3.30pm\, which last approximately 45 minutes and takes place entirely outdoors. \nPlease bring a blanket or camping chair to settle onto the spoil heap and\, most importantly\, a pair of binoculars to catch the performance up high. The terrain and the route from the car park to the performance area can be viewed here. \nEsther Huss is a contemporary dance artist who regularly collaborates with visual artist Claudia Sacher and sound artist Jeremy Bradfield\, and is joined for this performance by dance artist Aki Iwamoto and musician John Pope. This commission\, awarded a grant by the North Pennines National Landscape team\, sees the five artists reimagine our landscape through dance\, sound and visual art. \nThere is an optional donation of £3. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/without-galena/2026-09-13/1/ LOCATION:Bollihope CATEGORIES:Art,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ballihope-RD-058-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T161500 DTSTAMP:20260806T101641Z CREATED:20260603T163524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T101641Z UID:10002356-1789313400-1789316100@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Without Galena - outdoor performance DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live outdoor performance work created with – and within – the landscape of Bollihope\, a place of outstanding beauty and rich industrial history. Bollihope is near Frosterley and Stanhope in County Durham. \nDigging into the stories buried in the belly of this unique man-made landscape\, five artists take to its hills on Sunday 13 September\, revealing a curious alchemy of music\, dance\, image\, and the pull of the wind itself. There are two performances\, 1pm and 3.30pm\, which last approximately 45 minutes and takes place entirely outdoors. \nPlease bring a blanket or camping chair to settle onto the spoil heap and\, most importantly\, a pair of binoculars to catch the performance up high. The terrain and the route from the car park to the performance area can be viewed here. \nEsther Huss is a contemporary dance artist who regularly collaborates with visual artist Claudia Sacher and sound artist Jeremy Bradfield\, and is joined for this performance by dance artist Aki Iwamoto and musician John Pope. This commission\, awarded a grant by the North Pennines National Landscape team\, sees the five artists reimagine our landscape through dance\, sound and visual art. \nThere is an optional donation of £3. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/without-galena/2026-09-13/2/ LOCATION:Bollihope CATEGORIES:Art,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ballihope-RD-058-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T125936Z CREATED:20260817T110511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T125936Z UID:10002440-1789563600-1789574400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Diaries of a crank: Caldwell Harpur research with Alston Moor Historical Society DESCRIPTION:Come along to Alston Town Hall to immerse yourself in the world of Edwardian eccentric\, Caldwell Harpur.  Meet other volunteers working on decoding the secret diaries he kept in his self-invented language of “Lennish” and discover photographs of the people and places Caldwell mentions in his diaries and letters from Nenthead. \nCaldwell was a dabbler in mysticism\, a lifelong vegetarian\, a science fiction author\, and an avid book collector. He also wrote compulsively\, corresponding with everyone from close family to Russian radicals\, spiritualist mediums\, and science fiction author\, H.G. Wells. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nImage (c) Morrab Library \n  \nPart of the Land of Lead and Silver project\, led by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. \n                  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/diaries-of-a-crank-research-day-alston/ LOCATION:Alston Town Hall\, Front Street\, Alston\, CA9 3RF CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Research,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caldwell-AMHS-event-image.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T151825Z CREATED:20260216T130331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T151825Z UID:10002203-1789581600-1789588800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Westgate - village history evenings DESCRIPTION:As part of the village histories project\, we’ll be exploring and recording the natural and cultural heritage of Westgate and its surrounding area. There are sessions every month on a Wednesday\, 6pm to 8pm\, starting 25 February in the village hall at Westgate. \nThis exciting project aims to bring together local knowledge\, memories\, and research to create a lasting record for future generations\, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. \nThe group is aimed at residents of Westgate\, those who live nearby\, or simply have an interest in the history of the village. \nFree refreshments will be available throughout the session. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nImage (c) – Tom Baldwin \n  \nPart of the Land of Lead and Silver project led by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. \n    URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/westgate-village-historical-group-meeting-2-8/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Westgate-Village-Histories-event-image-e1774352245755.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T153000 DTSTAMP:20260320T161704Z CREATED:20260320T160502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T161704Z UID:10002255-1790076600-1790091000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer catch-up session: Land of Lead and Silver project DESCRIPTION:We are holding a volunteer catch-up and feedback session highlighting the volunteer work on the North Pennines National Landscape Land of Lead and Silver project. Join us on Tuesday 22 September\, 11.30am to 3.30pm at Eggleston Village Hall\, Eggleston. \nThis event is also an opportunity to show our thanks for the commitment you have made being a volunteer. Share your experiences of volunteering with the Land of Lead and Silver project. We would like to be responsive to your feedback and ideas. \nSuitable for all ages\, children must be supervised by an adult. There is no need to book\, free refreshments will be available. \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-catch-up-session-land-of-lead-and-silver-project-2/ LOCATION:Eggleston Village Hall CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Historic-environment-indoor-working-day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T151847Z CREATED:20251217T144732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T151847Z UID:10002173-1790157600-1790179200@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. \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-2/2026-09-23/ CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/condition-report-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR