BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Pennines National Landscape - ECPv6.16.4.1//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:20260630T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260519T110736Z CREATED:20260519T110736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T110736Z UID:10002139-1782813600-1782822600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Garden club - volunteer opportunity DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help look after ‘Helen’s Garden’ at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, and the raised beds and planters alongside the Centre on the last Tuesday of each month\, 10am to 12.30pm. \nGeneral maintenance including weeding\, dead heading\, cutting back and planting. Watering the gardens when required. Tidying\, sweeping the surfaced area around the Centre and painting garden benches. Hedge trimming and maintaining the willow arch in the car park. \nUsually work for two to two and a half hours and finish with refreshments which are provided. \nSign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/garden-club-volunteer-opportunity-2-3/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Garden-club-2-20250729_132309.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T140000 DTSTAMP:20260622T094858Z CREATED:20260609T111859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T094858Z UID:10002361-1783335600-1783346400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Youth leader training - outdoor activities DESCRIPTION:Are you a current youth worker/ do you work with young people who would like to deliver more activities outdoors? \nJoin this free in-person workshop at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, with mountain leader\, Rachel Tweddle\, on Monday 6 July\, 11am to 2pm. \nThe session will take you through the process of leading outdoor experiences for groups. This will include support with planning\, such as creating session plans\, risk assessments\, and how to book a residential. There will also be a walk within the local area. \nExamples of venues\, activities and good practice will also be shared. The workshop aims to help increase your confidence as a youth leader to deliver sessions in the outdoors and to make outdoor activities accessible for a broader range of groups. \nPlease note that the session will be held upstairs in Bowlees Visitor Centre and is not wheelchair accessible. Lunch will be provided. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/youth-leader-training-outdoor-activities-copy/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Talkin-Campfire-4-scaled-e1622036650970.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T095038Z CREATED:20260609T111931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T095038Z UID:10002362-1783357200-1783368000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Youth leader training - outdoor activities DESCRIPTION:Are you a current youth worker/ do you work with young people who would like to deliver more activities outdoors? \nJoin this free in-person workshop with mountain leader\, Rachel Tweddle\, on Monday 6 July\, 5pm to 8pm. \nThe session will take you through the process of leading outdoor experiences for groups. This will include support with planning\, such as creating session plans\, risk assessments\, and how to book a residential. There will also be a walk within the local area. \nExamples of venues\, activities and good practice will also be shared. The workshop aims to help increase your confidence as a youth leader to deliver sessions in the outdoors and to make outdoor activities accessible for a broader range of groups. \nPlease note that the workshop will be held upstairs in Bowlees Visitor Centre and is not wheelchair accessible. Food will be provided. \nPlease book using the link to Ticketsource URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/youth-leader-training-outdoor-activities-copy-2/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Talkin-Campfire-4-scaled-e1622036650970.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T120108Z CREATED:20260616T120108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T120108Z UID:10002140-1785232800-1785241800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Garden club - volunteer opportunity DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help look after ‘Helen’s Garden’ at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, and the raised beds and planters alongside the Centre on Tuesday 28 July and 25 August\, 10am to 12.30pm. \nGeneral maintenance including weeding\, dead heading\, cutting back and planting. Watering the gardens when required. Tidying\, sweeping the surfaced area around the Centre and painting garden benches. Hedge trimming and maintaining the willow arch in the car park. \nUsually work for two to two and a half hours and finish with refreshments which are provided. \nSign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/garden-club-volunteer-opportunity-2-4-2/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Garden-club-2-20250729_132309.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T123000 DTSTAMP:20260526T120924Z CREATED:20260521T115833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T120924Z UID:10002336-1785321000-1785328200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - campfire cooking and foraging DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nForage for food to cook on the campfire at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, 29 July\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk to forage for fruits of the season\, identify plants that can be used in recipes and make dips and fillings for your bread on a stick around the campfire. \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). £2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. Please email kerryanne@northpennines.org.uk with any allergies/dietary requirements. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. The event is not suitable for dogs and is not wheelchair accessible. \nPlease use the Ticketsource to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-campfire-cooking-and-foraging-copy/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/campfirecontent.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115754Z CREATED:20260423T115643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T115754Z UID:10002094-1785330000-1785340800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer day at Bowlees tree nursery DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Bowlees Wildflower and Tree Nursery on the last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm. There are also extra drop in sessions on 11 March\, 15 April\, 13 may and 10 June. \nYou can help with our nature recovery work by seed collecting and sowing\, potting on\, and watering plants. For more information email harry@northpennines.org.uk. \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 National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \nSign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-day-at-bowlees-tree-nursery-2-3-3-2-2-7/2026-07-29/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tidy-nursery-Jul-23-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z UID:10002368-1785578400-1785600000@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/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z UID:10002369-1785664800-1785686400@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/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260803T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z UID:10002370-1785751200-1785772800@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/2026-08-03/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z 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:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260611T114311Z CREATED:20260521T124043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T114311Z 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 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/2024/11/IMG_4709-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z 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:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z 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:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z 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:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z 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:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z 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:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T112416Z CREATED:20260623T095312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112416Z 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:Bowlees Visitor Centre 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:20260611T114551Z CREATED:20260521T141655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T114551Z 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). \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. \nThe event is not suitable for dogs and is not wheelchair accessible. \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:20260826T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T123000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124313Z CREATED:20260521T121957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T124313Z UID:10002337-1787740200-1787747400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - seeds of the summer DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nJoin us on a family-friendly walk to collect seeds from local wildflowers on 26 August\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Bring the collections back to the visitor centre to sow in the tree and wildflower nursey. \nAll materials and equipment will be provided. Please 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). Accompanying adults are free and do not need to book. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link 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:20260930T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115754Z CREATED:20260423T115643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T115754Z UID:10002307-1790773200-1790784000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer day at Bowlees tree nursery DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Bowlees Wildflower and Tree Nursery on the last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm. There are also extra drop in sessions on 11 March\, 15 April\, 13 may and 10 June. \nYou can help with our nature recovery work by seed collecting and sowing\, potting on\, and watering plants. For more information email harry@northpennines.org.uk. \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 National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. \nSign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/volunteer-day-at-bowlees-tree-nursery-2-3-3-2-2-7/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tidy-nursery-Jul-23-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR