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SUMMARY:Documentary research group
DESCRIPTION:The documentary research project will be exploring the often overlooked social history of the men and women who shaped the North Pennines. \nThis first session will focus on the cultural history of Nenthead Village as it celebrates its 200th anniversary since it was planned by the London Lead Company in 1825. We will have access to the Alston Moor Historical Society Archive as well as online resources such as census reports and historical newspaper reports. \nThis session follows on from the ‘Introduction to archives workshops’ held in 2024\, but anyone interested in historical research skills and social history is welcome. No prior experience is necessary as full support will be offered in finding and navigating historical resources. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer platform Better Impact \n     
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/documentary-research-group/
LOCATION:Alston Town Hall\, Front Street\, Alston\, CA9 3RF
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Nenthead200 historical research group
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. To celebrate this\, a timeline is being developed\, to chronicle key events in the village’s development\, as well as a series of plaques to commemorate the special places and people who lived here. \nA research group of people living locally to Nenthead\, or with a specific interest in the mining heritage of the area\, is being formed to consult archival and secondary material. Over four sessions the research group will piece together Nenthead Village’s fascinating history. \nNo prior research experience is needed and volunteers will be fully supported. \nLocations:\nSundays 13 April and 11 May 2025 at Nenthead Mines\, Nenthead House Old Smelting Mill\, Nenthead CA9 3NR\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/YLC8JLnLd8fcZr2PA \nSundays 8 June and 13 July 2025 at Alston Moor Historical Society\, Town Hall\, Front St\, Alston CA9 3RF\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ZkSNvNxqWWx9v3wA9 \nThere is no designated parking at either venue but drop-off is available near to both. \nPlease book using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n         
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-research-group/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Nenthead Mine
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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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. This is a chance to use your skills related to recording historic features\, including photogrammetry and condition assessment. You should have attended either the two-day photogrammetry training in 2023\, the intro to photogrammetry session in 2025\, or the one-day condition assessment training in 2024. \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 weathers. You will also need a packed lunch\, snacks and a drink. You are welcome to bring equipment with you\, but we will also have some equipment available for you to use. \nDates:\nTuesday 13 May – Carrshield\nTuesday 10 June – location tbc\nTuesday 29 July – location tbc\nThursday 11 September – location tbc\nTuesday 30 September – location tbc\nTuesday 21 October – location tbc\nTuesday 25 November – location tbc\nTuesday 9 December – location tbc \nAll other locations are to be confirmed. \nPlease book using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n         
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/historic-environment-onsite-day/
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Nenthead200 volunteer committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 will mark the 200th anniversary of the London Lead Company planning the village of Nenthead. To mark this occasion\, we would like to organise a celebration event in the form of a traditional village fair. \nJoin us in helping to plan the mining event in Nenthead\, in August next year. The group meets once a month in the lead up  working together with the local community of Nenthead. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer system Better Impact \nPlease contact rebecca@northpennines.org.uk for more information. \nThis opportunity is aimed at people living locally to Nenthead or with a specific interest in the mining heritage of the area. Free refreshments provided. Children must be supervised by an adult. Wheelchair accessible\, no designated parking but drop-off available near the entrance. \n  \n   
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/nenthead200-volunteer-committee-meeting/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Nenthead Village Hall\, Nenthead\, Alston\, CA9 3PN
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Historic environment indoor working day
DESCRIPTION:These indoor working days follow each on-site working day\, giving the opportunity to get involved with processing photogrammetry images into models\, archiving condition assessment data\, and undertaking historic research. You’ll have the chance to work with other volunteers and trained staff\, while helping us to safeguard these important sites. \nPlease bring your lunch. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. If you want to bring equipment with you\, you are welcome to\, but we will also have some equipment available for you to use. \nYou do not need to have attended the associated site day to join us for these indoor work sessions. \nDates – all at Stanhope from 10am to 4pm:\nWednesday 30 April\nWednesday 16 May\nWednesday 13 June\nWednesday 1 August\nWednesday 12 September\nWednesday 3 October\nWednesday 24 October\nWednesday 28 November\nWednesday 12 December \nPlease book using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n         
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/historic-environment-indoor-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Oral histories and podcast workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dig deeper into the voices of the North Pennines and learn how to capture powerful stories\, record interviews\, and produce engaging podcasts. \nWhether you’re a budding historian\, storyteller\, or simply curious about the past\, our oral history & podcast workshop on Tuesday 20 May\, 10am to 4pm\, at Westgate Village Hall is your chance to help keep the incredible stories from lead mining community alive for future generations. \nNo experience needed. Please sign up using the Better Impact Volunteer platform. \n             
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/oral-histories-podcast/
LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Saturday stroll - NatureFest special
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Saturday stroll for North Pennines NatureFest celebrating the unique flora of the area. \nLocal artist Carole McCourt will lead a guided walk from Westgate\, Weardale\, 31 May\, 10.30am to 2.30pm\, to explore the delicate balance between geology and botany\, where plants have adapted to survive in challenging conditions. \nThe event begins with a short presentation\, followed by an easy walk learning about a variety of wildflowers\, grasses\, and lichens\, including rare lead-tolerant plants known as metallophytes. See species like Spring Sandwort (leadwort)\, Pyrenean Scurvy Grass\, Alpine Pennycress\, and Wild Mountain Pansies\, which thrive here in abundance during May to July. \nAfter the walk\, return for lunch and a creative workshop\, using art materials (provided) to capture the beauty of the landscape and its plants. \nPlease wear suitable footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather\, and bring a packed lunch and drinks. The event is suitable for families with children over the age of seven. Dogs on short leads are welcome. \nSuggested donation £3 per adult\, £2 per child. Your donation enables the North Pennines National Landscape team to protect and restore this special place and help people connect with nature. \nIf you have any accessibility requirements that would improve your experience of this event please email rebecca@northpennines.org.uk. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n                \n                \n\n\n  \n     \n  \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 8 June 2025. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest25 \nImage credit: Carole McCourt
URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/stroll-naturefest/
LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Guided walk,Historic environment event,Walking
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