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: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:20260316T164300 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T164300 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260316T164302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T164303Z UID:10002247-1773679380-1773679380@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tree and hedge planting DESCRIPTION:Join us on farms across Teesdale to create more space for nature and improve habitat connectivity by planting trees and hedgerows. \nThere are several volunteer opportunities for tree and hedge planting throughout the winter\, at locations across Teesdale. \nTree and hedge planting dates\, 10am to 3.30pm: \n\n22 January\n30 January\n5 February\n10 February\n18 February\n26 February\n5 March\n10 March\n18 March\n26 March\n31 March\n9 April\n16 April\n\nA light lunch will be provided but please bring any drinks and snacks. All ages are welcome\, children must be supervised by adult. All training and equipment will be provided. Please wear outdoor clothing and bring waterproofs\, and wear boots with a sturdy sole. A general level of fitness needed. \nVolunteer opportunities may be postponed due to weather conditions\, any changes will be communicated at least 24 hours before the event where possible. \nFor any enquires please email william@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease sign up using the volunteer site Better Impact URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-and-hedge-planting-3-4/2026-03-16/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tree-Planting-in-Lunedale-c-Ruth-Starr-Keddle-12th-Dec-2020-21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260316T164302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T164303Z UID:10002164-1773828000-1773847800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tree and hedge planting DESCRIPTION:Join us on farms across Teesdale to create more space for nature and improve habitat connectivity by planting trees and hedgerows. \nThere are several volunteer opportunities for tree and hedge planting throughout the winter\, at locations across Teesdale. \nTree and hedge planting dates\, 10am to 3.30pm: \n\n22 January\n30 January\n5 February\n10 February\n18 February\n26 February\n5 March\n10 March\n18 March\n26 March\n31 March\n9 April\n16 April\n\nA light lunch will be provided but please bring any drinks and snacks. All ages are welcome\, children must be supervised by adult. All training and equipment will be provided. Please wear outdoor clothing and bring waterproofs\, and wear boots with a sturdy sole. A general level of fitness needed. \nVolunteer opportunities may be postponed due to weather conditions\, any changes will be communicated at least 24 hours before the event where possible. \nFor any enquires please email william@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease sign up using the volunteer site Better Impact URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-and-hedge-planting-3-4/2026-03-18/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tree-Planting-in-Lunedale-c-Ruth-Starr-Keddle-12th-Dec-2020-21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20240430T102643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T173801Z UID:10001015-1773910800-1773923400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Adder survey training DESCRIPTION:Apologies\, bookings are now closed for this event. \nWould you like to contribute to the conservation of adders in the North Pennines National Landscape? \nLearn how to survey for adders and other reptiles and amphibians in the North Pennines. Training will follow on from the adder survey training webinar\, covering safety\, animal identification and survey techniques. \nThe training at Longburnford Quarry Nature Reserve near Castleside is on 19 March\, 9am to 12.30pm. Full details of the meeting point will be given when signing up to volunteer. \nThere are two other opportunities available\, 26 March and 2 April at different locations. \nThe session is suitable for adults\, and children over the age of 12 who are supervised. Unsuitable for wheelchairs\, dogs and young children. \nApologies\, bookings are now closed for this event. \n  \n                    \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-surveyor-training-adders-up-2/ LOCATION:Slaley Forest\, NE47 0BY CATEGORIES:Training,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Adder-2024-e1767883713681.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260204T110146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T160550Z UID:10002208-1774177200-1774195200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Garrigill village history project - public consultation DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to our public consultation session at Garrigill Village Hall on Sunday 22 March\, 11am to 4pm\, to find out about an exciting new village histories project. \nThe project will be exploring and recording the natural\, cultural\, and industrial heritage of the Garrigill and the surrounding area\, bringing together local knowledge\, memories and archival research to create a lasting record for future generations. \nAt the public consultation there will be the opportunity to: \n• Contribute ideas to help shape the content and focus of the project\n• Learn more about the Village Histories project and how you can get involved\n• Share knowledge\, photographs\, and personal memories \nAll are welcome\, whether you live locally or are simply curious about the Garrigill’s rich industrial history\, folklore\, and dialect. \nFree refreshments and children’s activities will be available throughout the sessions. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/garrigill-village-history/ LOCATION:Garrigill Village Hall CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Historic environment event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/garrigill-school-pic.jpg-e1770825546152.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260211T155435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T155716Z UID:10002216-1774438200-1774452600@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 Wednesday 25 March\, 11.30am to 3.30pm at Cowshill Village Hall\, Cowshill. \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/ LOCATION:Cowshill 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:20260326T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260108T144115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T144407Z UID:10002135-1774515600-1774528200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Adder survey training DESCRIPTION:Would you like to contribute to the conservation of adders in the North Pennines National Landscape? \nLearn how to survey for adders and other reptiles and amphibians in the North Pennines. Training will follow on from the adder survey training webinar\, covering safety\, animal identification and survey techniques. \nThe training near Park Bank in Blanchland is on 26 March\, 9am to 12.30pm. Full details of the meeting point will be given when signing up to volunteer. \nThe session is suitable for adults\, and children over the age of 12 who are supervised. Unsuitable for wheelchairs\, dogs and young children. \nPlease use the Better Impact volunteer system to sign up. \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-surveyor-training-adders-up-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Park Bank\, Blanchland CATEGORIES:Training,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Adder-2024-e1767883713681.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260223T162349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162447Z UID:10002165-1774519200-1774539000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tree and hedge planting DESCRIPTION:Join us on farms across Teesdale to create more space for nature and improve habitat connectivity by planting trees and hedgerows. \nThere are several volunteer opportunities for tree and hedge planting throughout the winter\, at locations across Teesdale. \nTree and hedge planting dates\, 10am to 3.30pm: \n\n22 January\n30 January\n5 February\n10 February\n18 February\n26 February\n5 March\n10 March\n18 March\n26 March\n31 March\n9  April\n16 April\n\nA light lunch will be provided but please bring any drinks and snacks. All ages are welcome\, children must be supervised by adult. All training and equipment will be provided. Please wear outdoor clothing and bring waterproofs\, and wear boots with a sturdy sole. A general level of fitness needed. \nVolunteer opportunities may be postponed due to weather conditions\, any changes will be communicated at least 24 hours before the event where possible. \nFor any enquires please email william@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease sign up using the volunteer site Better Impact URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-and-hedge-planting-3-2/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tree-Planting-in-Lunedale-c-Ruth-Starr-Keddle-12th-Dec-2020-21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260211T170433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T112925Z UID:10002217-1774549800-1774555200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Nenthead - village consultation - archaeological survey DESCRIPTION:Residents and visitors are invited to take part in a village consultation linked to an archaeological survey in Nenthead. The project will involve the excavation of small test pits to help explore and better understand the area’s historic development. \nThe drop-in event at Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, CA9 3PH is on Thursday 26 March\, 6.30pm to 8pm. Community engagement and local insight will play an important role in shaping the findings. \nAll ages are welcome\, children must be supervised by an adult. Free refreshments will be available. Disabled parking available\, wheelchair accessible\, wheelchair accessible toilet. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead-village-consultation-archaeological-survey/ LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Consultation,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Westgate-Castle-excavations-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260129T120332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134908Z UID:10002191-1774693800-1774708200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Saturday stroll - a guided walk DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors on a guided walk through the historical landscape around Stanhope on the last Saturday of every month. Join a small group of people taking in the surroundings\, and learn about what shaped the landscape as well as the mining heritage. \nSaturday strolls are approximately three miles in length on mostly flat ground and with rest breaks along the way. \nThis month’s walk will begin at 10.30am and finish at approximately 1pm. You are welcome to join us after the walk for free refreshments finishing by 2:30pm. \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. \nThe final details of the walk are subject to change\, please check back closer to the event for final details. There are likely to be a couple of stiles to climb over on this walk. \nOptional donation – suggested amount £3. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n    URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/saturday-stroll-a-guided-walk-8-copy-copy-2/ LOCATION:Stanhope CATEGORIES:Guided walk,Historic environment event,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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T092358 CREATED:20260223T162831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162941Z UID:10002227-1774951200-1774969200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Tree and hedge planting DESCRIPTION:Join us on farms across Teesdale to create more space for nature and improve habitat connectivity by planting trees and hedgerows. \nThere are several volunteer opportunities for tree and hedge planting throughout the winter\, at locations across Teesdale. \nTree and hedge planting dates\, 10am to 3.30pm: \n\n22 January\n30 January\n5 February\n10 February\n18 February\n26 February\n5 March\n10 March\n18 March\n26 March\n31 March\n9 April\n16 April\n\nA light lunch will be provided but please bring any drinks and snacks. All ages are welcome\, children must be supervised by adult. All training and equipment will be provided. Please wear outdoor clothing and bring waterproofs\, and wear boots with a sturdy sole. A general level of fitness needed. \nVolunteer opportunities may be postponed due to weather conditions\, any changes will be communicated at least 24 hours before the event where possible. \nFor any enquires please email william@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease sign up using the volunteer site Better Impact URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/tree-and-hedge-planting-4/2026-03-31/ LOCATION:Teesdale CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tree-Planting-in-Lunedale-c-Ruth-Starr-Keddle-12th-Dec-2020-21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR