BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Pennines National Landscape - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northpennines.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Pennines National Landscape REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART: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:20231001T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T221343 CREATED:20230608T094559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T152252Z UID:10000436-1696154400-1696172400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer activity: pulling spruce to save peat DESCRIPTION:We are taking action for our precious peatlands with a volunteer day removing invasive tree saplings from a restored blanket bog. \nJoin us to help protect our peatlands\, as we spend remove Sitka spruce saplings which have self-seeded on an area of blanket bog. If these are left to grow\, their roots will take up water and dry out the peat\, damaging it and reversing the benefits of the restoration work. Peat is our biggest asset in the fight to tackle climate change – we’d like to keep this area of bog continuing on its journey to be fully recovered\, healthy\, waterlogged\, and doing its job to take in and store harmful carbon dioxide. \nWe will be working at Flow Moss\, near Allendale\, in the Northumberland part of the North Pennines AONB\, pulling saplings out of the ground or cutting them at the base using handsaws. Gloves and all other equipment will be provided. It’s an easy 10-15 minute walk along a footpath to reach the site\, then wet\, boggy\, uneven ground once there. Everyone is welcome\, but under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. The level of activity is of a moderate nature. Please note there are no toilet facilities at the site. \nBring a packed lunch and water\, clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and terrain. Parking location and access information will be provided nearer the time as this is subject to change depending on the number of volunteers taking part. \nFor more information\, please contact clementine@northpenninesaonb.org.uk\, 07407 856790 \nYou can register as a volunteer and sign up for this activity using our volunteer system\, Better Impact. \nThis is a rescheduled event. It was originally planned for Bog Day in July but this was cancelled due to bad weather. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bog-day-pulling-spruce-to-save-peat/ LOCATION:Flow Moss CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bog-day_logo-limegreen_rgb.png ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T221343 CREATED:20230901T141956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T151004Z UID:10000460-1696617000-1696624200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Discover nocturnal nature in Teesdale DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening discovering some of the nocturnal creatures that fly around Bowlees Visitor Centre at night. \nCome and be a bat detective using our bat detectors to tune into their echolocation. We will be dissecting owl pellets to discover the skeletons of their prey and what that tells us about the ecosystem the owls are a part of. \nIf the weather is warm enough\, we’ll take a closer look at the magnificent markings on the many moth species that live here\, and learn some of their weird and wonderful names. \nHot drinks and equipment including head torches provided. Wrap up warm and wear comfortable footwear as we’ll be venturing outside for a short bat walk. \nThis event is suitable for families with children over the age of five years. Please book using the link below. Younger siblings are welcome and do not need to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \nDelivered as part of the Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected programme. Tees-Swale is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and led by the North Pennines AONB Partnership in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/discover-nocturnal-nature-in-teesdale/ 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/2023/09/Common-Pipistrelle-©Hugh-Clark-Bat-ConservationTrust.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T221343 CREATED:20230915T151113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T103237Z UID:10000488-1697828400-1697835600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bugs\, bats\, birds and bloody light pollution DESCRIPTION:**Cancelled due to Storm Babet weather warning** \nWe know that light pollution makes it difficult for us to see the wonders of the night sky in all of their glory\, but what does it do to our health\, and how does it impact the natural world. Join Dr Martin Kitching\, Director of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours\, to delve into the murky world of twilight and beyond. \nAfter Martin’s talk (and if the sky is clear) we will do some informal stargazing at the Bowlees Dark Sky Discovery Site. \nBring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one). No dogs please – they’re a trip hazard in the dark. The walk from the car park to the visitor centre is unlit and follows an uneven path/stone steps – a torch is essential. \nPre-booking is essential. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bugs-bats-birds-and-bloody-light-pollution/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre\, Newbiggin\, DL12 0XF ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bugs-bats-birds-and-bloody-light-pollution.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T211500 DTSTAMP:20260604T221343 CREATED:20230915T112237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T143720Z UID:10000274-1697829300-1697836500@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Stargazing experience at High Force waterfall DESCRIPTION:**Note that there are two further sessions on this date: 8.30 to 10.30pm; and 9.45 to 11.45pm. If when you visit the Star Safari booking website you can’t see one of these time slots that means they are fully booked and have been hidden from view.** \nEnjoy a night under the stars\, at a very special place. High Force is the largest waterfall in the country\, and is an awesome spectacle at any time of the day. At night\, though\, it is a special place you will remember for the rest of your life. \nThe Star Safaris team will meet at the High Force Hotel\, for an indoor briefing and presentation\, before walking down to the waterfall together. On the way\, you will learn about the unique landscape and what makes it so special as a dark sky site. The skies above the waterfall are among the darkest in Europe\, and the surrounding cliffs ensure a truly dark experience. Your guide will light the waterfall up\, so you will be able to take selfies and other photographs with your phone. \nIf the sky is clear\, we will go dark as quickly as possible and start looking at the night sky. This will be done as a group experience\, by a guide\, with a laser pointer. Unlike observatory events\, you won’t spend your time queueing for a telescope. When conditions are especially clear\, we may use astronomy binoculars. \nYou will leave the event with a greater knowledge of the night sky\, and how to find key objects and constellations on your own. More than that\, though\, you will have spent some time in the dark at a spectacular natural location\, which is normally only accessible in daylight. \nUnfortunately\, because of limited space at the location\, do not bring camera tripods\, or dogs. Bring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one). \nPre-booking is essential via https://www.starsafaris.com/highforce \nThis event run by Star Safaris is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stargazing-experience-at-high-force-waterfall-2/ LOCATION:High Force Hotel\, The High Force Hotel\, Alston Rd\, Forest-in-Teesdale\, DL12 0XH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/High-Force-2020-Final-Edit_LOWER-e1758630910500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T211500 DTSTAMP:20260604T221343 CREATED:20230915T113310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T144645Z UID:10000275-1697915700-1697922900@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Stargazing experience at High Force waterfall DESCRIPTION:**Note that there is another sessions on this date: 8.30 to 10.30pm. If when you visit the Star Safari booking website you can’t see one of these time slots that means they are fully booked and have been hidden from view.** \nEnjoy a night under the stars\, at a very special place. High Force is the largest waterfall in the country\, and is an awesome spectacle at any time of the day. At night\, though\, it is a special place you will remember for the rest of your life. \nThe Star Safaris team will meet at the High Force Hotel\, for an indoor briefing and presentation\, before walking down to the waterfall together. On the way\, you will learn about the unique landscape and what makes it so special as a dark sky site. The skies above the waterfall are among the darkest in Europe\, and the surrounding cliffs ensure a truly dark experience. Your guide will light the waterfall up\, so you will be able to take selfies and other photographs with your phone. \nIf the sky is clear\, we will go dark as quickly as possible and start looking at the night sky. This will be done as a group experience\, by a guide\, with a laser pointer. Unlike observatory events\, you won’t spend your time queueing for a telescope. When conditions are especially clear\, we may use astronomy binoculars. \nYou will leave the event with a greater knowledge of the night sky\, and how to find key objects and constellations on your own. More than that\, though\, you will have spent some time in the dark at a spectacular natural location\, which is normally only accessible in daylight. \nUnfortunately\, because of limited space at the location\, do not bring camera tripods\, or dogs. Bring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one). \nPre-booking is essential via https://www.starsafaris.com/highforce \nNo minimum age – involves a 1.2km (round trip) walk on a gravel path. \nThis event run by Star Safaris is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stargazing-experience-at-high-force-waterfall-3/ LOCATION:High Force Hotel\, The High Force Hotel\, Alston Rd\, Forest-in-Teesdale\, DL12 0XH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/High-Force-2020-Final-Edit_LOWER-e1758630910500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T224500 DTSTAMP:20260604T221343 CREATED:20230915T114824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T145211Z UID:10000276-1697919300-1697928300@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Stargazing suppers at High Force DESCRIPTION:FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… FULLY BOOKED… \nA magical evening of stargazing and fine dining. Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in Upper Teesdale. \nThe evening begins with a delicious three course meal at the High Force Hotel. After that\, we will walk down to the waterfall\, where the beautiful scenery will be illuminated for you to take photographs with your phone. \nGaze up at the stars using the astronomy binoculars provided\, admire the web of constellations in the sky and develop a greater understanding of the sky at night. \nTreat someone with a passion for the stars to an evening of discovery and learning\, or enjoy it yourself with your partner\, friends or family members. \nBring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one). No dogs please – they’re a trip hazard in the dark. \nPre-booking is essential via https://www.raby.co.uk/events/stargazing-supper/ \nThis High Force Hotel & Waterfall event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stargazing-suppers-high-force/ LOCATION:High Force Hotel\, The High Force Hotel\, Alston Rd\, Forest-in-Teesdale\, DL12 0XH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/High-Force-2020-Final-Edit_LOWER-e1758630910500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T123000 DTSTAMP:20260604T221343 CREATED:20231005T151915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T150302Z UID:10000497-1698489000-1698496200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Saturday stroll - guided walk in Upper Weardale DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short\, guided walk through the landscape around St Johns Chapel on 28 October\, 10.30am to approximately 12.30pm . We will follow a circular route which looks at the historic features that lie on the outskirts of the village\, especially focusing on the fascinating mining history of the area. \nAll ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to walk or be carried as the paths may not be suitable for pushchairs). Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome. \nPlease book using the ticketsource link below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n    \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/saturday-stroll-guided-walk-in-upper-weardale/ LOCATION:St John’s Chapel CATEGORIES:Guided walk,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/circular-walk-sign-waymarker-moss-gatepost-Bowlees.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR