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:20260604T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260414T132446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T144118Z UID:10002269-1780566300-1780590600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Botanical training opportunities - wildflower\, grasses and surveying DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers to undertake botanical surveys on a selection of upland hay meadows that have been restored through seed addition\, at locations across the North Pennines.\nTime-scales: Botanical surveys are undertaken from third week of June until late July.\nMethodology: Groups of two to three volunteers undertake 15 quadrats (1m x 1m square) per meadow. One meadow with 15 quadrats may take between one to two days. \nWe are offering a free three-day course for beginner’s and botanists wishing to refresh their skills\, in exchange for a minimum requirement of helping to survey a meadow over one full day. Beginners are advised to attend all three days\, if possible. More experienced botanists can choose which days to attend based on their previous experience. You will need to sign-up to these three training days separately: \nDay 1: Wildflower Identification training\, Thursday 4 June.\nDay 2: Grasses and sedges Identification training\, Thursday 11June.\nDay 3: Botanical surveys using quadrats training\, Thursday 18 June. \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will spend the morning inside\, looking at the key flowers and vegetation features of grasses and sedges. In the afternoon we will go on a walk looking at grasses and sedges in a nearby meadow\, and along The Pennine Way. \nLunch provided in village hall\, with refreshments provided. \nThe training will be undertaken by Ruth Starr-Keddle\, if you have any queries\, please email: ruth@northpennines.org.uk. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/botanical-training-opportunities-wildflower-grasses-and-surveying-copy/ LOCATION:Newbiggin Village Hall\, DL12 0TX CATEGORIES:Training,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteer-quadrat-training-20th-June-2024-c-RSK-6-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260420T112910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T103717Z UID:10002275-1780567200-1780574400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wildlife\, history and farming - Ecological restoration at RSPB Geltsdale DESCRIPTION:RSPB Geltsdale are hosting a guided walk looking at how nature and agriculture and history co-exist in the English uplands. We’ll look at management for breeding waders\, black grouse\, the ‘re-wiggling’ of Howgill Beck and the Bruthwaite Forest native woodland planting scheme. \nSuitable for ages 12 years and above. Not suitable for dogs. \nFurther information about RSPB Geltsdale is available at\nhttps://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/geltsdale\n01697 746717 / geltsdale@rspb.org.uk Ian Ryding – ian.ryding@rspb.org.uk and Victoria Benson – Victoria.benson@rspb.org.uk \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nThis event is being organised by RSPB Geltsdale and is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wildlife-history-and-farming-ecological-restoration-at-rspb-geltsdale/ LOCATION:RSPB Geltsdale\, RSPB Geltsdale\, Stagsike Cottages\, Brampton CA8 2PN\, CA8 2PN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Nature and wildlife event,Naturefest,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/redshank-stagsike-meadow-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260414T132459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T152831Z UID:10002271-1781171100-1781193600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Botanical training opportunities - grasses and sedges identification training DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers to help with botanical surveys on a selection of upland hay meadows that have been restored through seed addition between the third week of June until late July. Groups of 2/3 volunteers will undertake 15 quadrats (1m x 1m square) per meadow. One meadow with 15 quadrats may take between 1-2 days. \nThere are 3 days of free training for beginner’s\, and also botanists wishing to refresh their skills. We require a minimum involvement of 1 full day of helping to survey a meadow following the training. \nBeginners should attend all three days\, if possible. More experienced botanists can choose which days to attend based on their previous experience. Volunteers need to sign-up to each of these 3 training days separately: \nDay 1: Wildflower Identification training\, Thursday 4 June.\nDay 2: Grasses and sedges Identification training\, Thursday 11 June.\nDay 3: Botanical surveys using quadrats training\, Thursday 18 June. \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will spend the morning in a meadow in Teesdale or Allendale\, going through quadrat survey methodology. We will split into groups of three to four and practice undertaking quadrats (1m x 1m squares) with the survey sheets. We will spend the afternoon going through meadow assessments\, looking at undertaking w-walkthroughs and assessing negative indicator and positive indicator species. Please bring packed lunch. \nThe training will be undertaken by Ruth Starr-Keddle\, if you have any queries\, please email: ruth@northpennines.org.uk. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/botanical-training-opportunities-wildflower-grasses-and-surveying-3-copy/ LOCATION:Newbiggin Village Hall\, DL12 0TX CATEGORIES:Training,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteer-quadrat-training-20th-June-2024-c-RSK-6-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260508T092410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114821Z UID:10002332-1781341200-1781350200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer moth trapping opportunities DESCRIPTION:Moth trapping is a fantastic way to measure changes in biodiversity on farms. Volunteer with us for moth trapping sessions in the North Pennines. \nWe’ll be working with (and testing out) new technology developed by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH). We’re looking for citizen scientists to help us. \nThere are four opportunities which will run from 9am to 11.30am. A short walk from the parking area to our moth traps will be required. Exact location details will be available nearer to the date of the session. \nOther dates\, 9am to 11.30am\, to volunteer are: \n\nAllen Valleys – Thursday 28 May\nDufton – Saturday 13th June\nTeesdale – Wednesday 17th June\nWeardale – Tuesday 23rd June\n\nPlease wear sturdy footwear and bring clothing suitable for all weathers. Suitable for adults and children (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). \nTea & coffee will be provided. If you have access requirements\, please let us know in advance so we can try to accommodate them. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer system Better Impact \n© Buff tip – Martin Rogers \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-moth-trapping-opportunities/2026-06-13/ LOCATION:Various locations CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buff-tip-c-Martin-Rogers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260508T092410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114821Z UID:10002333-1781686800-1781695800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer moth trapping opportunities DESCRIPTION:Moth trapping is a fantastic way to measure changes in biodiversity on farms. Volunteer with us for moth trapping sessions in the North Pennines. \nWe’ll be working with (and testing out) new technology developed by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH). We’re looking for citizen scientists to help us. \nThere are four opportunities which will run from 9am to 11.30am. A short walk from the parking area to our moth traps will be required. Exact location details will be available nearer to the date of the session. \nOther dates\, 9am to 11.30am\, to volunteer are: \n\nAllen Valleys – Thursday 28 May\nDufton – Saturday 13th June\nTeesdale – Wednesday 17th June\nWeardale – Tuesday 23rd June\n\nPlease wear sturdy footwear and bring clothing suitable for all weathers. Suitable for adults and children (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). \nTea & coffee will be provided. If you have access requirements\, please let us know in advance so we can try to accommodate them. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer system Better Impact \n© Buff tip – Martin Rogers \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-moth-trapping-opportunities/2026-06-17/ LOCATION:Various locations CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buff-tip-c-Martin-Rogers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260414T144933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T152717Z UID:10002270-1781775900-1781800200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Botanical training opportunities - Botanical survey training\, quadrats and meadow assessments DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers to undertake botanical surveys on a selection of upland hay meadows that have been restored through seed addition\, at locations across the North Pennines.\nTime-scales: Botanical surveys are undertaken from third week of June until late July.\nMethodology: Groups of two to three volunteers undertake 15 quadrats (1m x 1m square) per meadow. One meadow with 15 quadrats may take between one to two days. \nWe are offering a free three-day course for beginner’s and botanists wishing to refresh their skills\, in exchange for a minimum requirement of helping to survey a meadow over one full day. Beginners are advised to attend all three days\, if possible. More experienced botanists can choose which days to attend based on their previous experience. You will need to sign-up to these three training days separately: \nDay 1: Wildflower Identification training\, Thursday 4 June.\nDay 2: Grasses and sedges Identification training\, Thursday 11 June.\nDay 3: Botanical surveys using quadrats training\, Thursday 18 June. \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will spend the morning inside\, looking at the key flowers and vegetation features of grasses and sedges. In the afternoon we will go on a walk looking at grasses and sedges in a nearby meadow\, and along The Pennine Way. \nLunch provided in village hall\, with refreshments provided. \nThe training will be undertaken by Ruth Starr-Keddle\, if you have any queries\, please email: ruth@northpennines.org.uk. \nPlease sign up using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/botanical-training-opportunities-wildflower-grasses-and-surveying-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Newbiggin Village Hall\, DL12 0TX CATEGORIES:Training,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteer-quadrat-training-20th-June-2024-c-RSK-6-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260508T092410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114821Z UID:10002334-1782205200-1782214200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer moth trapping opportunities DESCRIPTION:Moth trapping is a fantastic way to measure changes in biodiversity on farms. Volunteer with us for moth trapping sessions in the North Pennines. \nWe’ll be working with (and testing out) new technology developed by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH). We’re looking for citizen scientists to help us. \nThere are four opportunities which will run from 9am to 11.30am. A short walk from the parking area to our moth traps will be required. Exact location details will be available nearer to the date of the session. \nOther dates\, 9am to 11.30am\, to volunteer are: \n\nAllen Valleys – Thursday 28 May\nDufton – Saturday 13th June\nTeesdale – Wednesday 17th June\nWeardale – Tuesday 23rd June\n\nPlease wear sturdy footwear and bring clothing suitable for all weathers. Suitable for adults and children (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). \nTea & coffee will be provided. If you have access requirements\, please let us know in advance so we can try to accommodate them. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer system Better Impact \n© Buff tip – Martin Rogers \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-moth-trapping-opportunities/2026-06-23/ LOCATION:Various locations CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buff-tip-c-Martin-Rogers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260204T115820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T151931Z UID:10002171-1782208800-1782230400@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-2-5/ LOCATION:Lady’s Rake Mine 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T143000 DTSTAMP:20260604T232731 CREATED:20260129T122351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T134951Z UID:10002189-1782556200-1782570600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Saturday stroll - a guided walk DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors on a guided walk through a historical landscape 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 starts from Garrigill\, beginning at 10.30am and finish at approximately 1pm. You are welcome to join us after the walk for free refreshments finishing by 2:30pm. Exact location to be confirmed. \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-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Garrigill\, CA9 3DS 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 END:VCALENDAR