BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Pennines National Landscape - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:North Pennines National Landscape 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: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 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T112221 CREATED:20250818T133221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T140740Z UID:10001925-1762023600-1762034400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Pies and skies DESCRIPTION:Join Richard Darn at the Hive for this mash-up event on Saturday 1 November\, 7pm to 10pm\, combining a pie and peas supper and a fascinating talk on dark skies in the North Pennines – and why you should love them. \nDid you know the North Pennines has one of the nation’s darkest skies? Richard will take you on a fabulous journey looking at why that is so important for wildlife and what it means for the view overhead. How easy is the Milky Way to see from here? What about the Northern Lights and how far can we see into the Universe from our beautiful vantage point here on Earth? All these questions will be answered together with tips on how to keep the North Pennines a stargazing wonderland. \nAdult (18+): £15\nChild (7-17): £10 \nYour ticket includes a hot or cold drink\, pie\, chips and peas. Please state any dietary requirements when booking (including vegetarian/vegan). Places are limited so don’t leave it too late to book. \nBooking\n\nPre-booking is essential via: https://hivenenthead.co.uk/product-category/events/ \n\nHopefully there will be an opportunity (weather permitting) to view the stars through a telescope. But note that the event will still go ahead if the sky is overcast. \nThis event is aimed at people with a general interest in the night sky\, including families with children (aimed at ages 7+). Bring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one). No dogs please – they’re a trip hazard around telescopes. \nThe Hive has accessible parking\, is wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair accessible toilet. \nThis event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 22 October to 2 November 2025 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest25 #NPennDarkSkies URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/pies-and-skies-4/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Stargazing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/01_Pies-and-skies_011124_NPNL-Shane-Harris-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T112221 CREATED:20250519T103228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T111709Z UID:10001394-1750586400-1750597200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Explore textiles and heritage: A free four-week creative course DESCRIPTION:Join artist-in-residence\, Jenny Brook\, for a series of four free textile workshops inspired by the mining heritage and dramatic landscapes of the North Pennines. The course at The Hive\, Nenthead\, starts Sunday 1 June\, 10am to 1pm\, and runs each Sunday for a further three weeks\, (8\, 15 and 22 June). \nAs well as being creative\, the group will focus on women’s social isolation and loneliness. All women are welcome to join and share stories\, skills\, and inspiration with others. \nPlaces are limited to 10 to ensure individual guidance and plenty of space to develop your ideas during the creative\, hands-on journey through textile techniques including botanical printing\, mono printing\, cyanotype\, mark-making\, embroidery\, and fabric manipulation. \nThis explorative course offers a chance to experiment\, connect\, and grow your creative practice in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All materials will be provided. \nBook using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/explore-textiles-and-heritage-a-free-four-week-creative-course/2025-06-22/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Historic environment event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lino-printing-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T112221 CREATED:20250519T103228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T111709Z UID:10001393-1749376800-1749387600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Explore textiles and heritage: A free four-week creative course DESCRIPTION:Join artist-in-residence\, Jenny Brook\, for a series of four free textile workshops inspired by the mining heritage and dramatic landscapes of the North Pennines. The course at The Hive\, Nenthead\, starts Sunday 1 June\, 10am to 1pm\, and runs each Sunday for a further three weeks\, (8\, 15 and 22 June). \nAs well as being creative\, the group will focus on women’s social isolation and loneliness. All women are welcome to join and share stories\, skills\, and inspiration with others. \nPlaces are limited to 10 to ensure individual guidance and plenty of space to develop your ideas during the creative\, hands-on journey through textile techniques including botanical printing\, mono printing\, cyanotype\, mark-making\, embroidery\, and fabric manipulation. \nThis explorative course offers a chance to experiment\, connect\, and grow your creative practice in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All materials will be provided. \nBook using the link to Ticketsource \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/explore-textiles-and-heritage-a-free-four-week-creative-course/2025-06-08/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Historic environment event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lino-printing-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T112221 CREATED:20250430T132047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T103435Z UID:10001388-1748973600-1748980800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Lino printing workshop (Nentheadhead200) DESCRIPTION:Come along a laid-back evening of lino printing with local artist\, Christie Love\, at The Hive in Nenthead\, 3 June\, 6pm to 8pm. \nIn this free workshop you will be learning how to cut lino into a design inspired by the unique history of Nenthead and print your own art from your designs. Everyone is welcome\, even if you’re a complete beginner. You don’t need to bring anything\, as all the supplies will be provided. \nSuitable for adults and children over the age of seven. Children must be supervised by an adult. \nPlease book using the Ticketsource link \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis workshop is part of the Nenthead200 celebrations\, marking 200 years since the London Lead Company designed the village of Nenthead. To find out more go to: https://northpennines.org.uk/what_we_do/historic-environment/land-of-lead-and-silver/nenthead200-celebration/ \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/lino-printing-workshop-nentheadhead200/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Building-Picture2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T112221 CREATED:20250520T100549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T103448Z UID:10001392-1748772000-1748782800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Explore textiles and heritage: A free four-week creative course DESCRIPTION:Join artist-in-residence\, Jenny Brook\, for a series of four free textile workshops inspired by the mining heritage and dramatic landscapes of the North Pennines. The course at The Hive\, Nenthead\, starts Sunday 1 June\, 10am to 1pm\, and runs each Sunday for a further three weeks\, (8\, 15 and 22 June). \nAs well as being creative\, the group will focus on women’s social isolation and loneliness. All women are welcome to join and share stories\, skills\, and inspiration with others. \nPlaces are limited to 10 to ensure individual guidance and plenty of space to develop your ideas during the creative\, hands-on journey through textile techniques including botanical printing\, mono printing\, cyanotype\, mark-making\, embroidery\, and fabric manipulation. \nThis explorative course offers a chance to experiment\, connect\, and grow your creative practice in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All materials will be provided. \nBook using the link to Ticketsource. This will book all four sessions. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/explore-textiles-and-heritage-a-free-four-week-creative-course-2/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Historic environment event,Nenthead200 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lino-printing-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T112221 CREATED:20241008T135540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T104739Z UID:10001165-1734008400-1734022800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Workshop - using archives for creative purposes DESCRIPTION:In this creative hands-on workshop\, at The Hive in Nenthead\, Thursday 12th December\, 1pm to 5pm\, we’ll delve into captivating fragments of the past harnessing the theme of winter. Archives will be the source of inspiration to create vibrant artwork and compelling creative writing pieces. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to work with a range of original historic items on loan from local collections\, along with a range of art materials. You will also receive guidance on how to locate archival material for your future creative projects. \nThis workshop is suitable for everyone who is curious about items such as photographs\, newspaper articles\, textiles\, objects\, long forgotten letters and diaries from the past that ignite the imagination. \nPlease sign up using the volunteer system Better Impact  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/workshop-using-archives-for-creative-purposes/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/workshop-image-20240818_153216-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241101T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241101T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T112221 CREATED:20240919T144703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T113225Z UID:10001159-1730487600-1730498400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Pies and skies DESCRIPTION:Join Martin Kitching at The Hive for this mash-up event – combining a pie and peas supper and a fascinating ‘How far is that star’ talk. \nHow long would it take to walk to the moon? Or travel to another solar system? How long would it be until we noticed\, if the sun stopped shining? How do we know all of this and is there somebody\, or something\, out there asking the same questions? Join Martin Kitching to explore these questions\, and more that you probably never knew you wanted the answers to. Martin is an experienced and knowledgeable astronomer – he is based in Northumberland and leads all the tours for Northern Experience Wildlife Tours (NEWT). \nYour ticket includes hot drinks\, pie\, chips and peas. Places are limited so don’t leave it too late to book. \n\nAdult: £15 (18+)\nChildren: £10 (7+\, must be accompanied by an adult)\n\nPre-booking is essential via: Events – The Hive Nenthead \nThe Hive\, Nenthead\, Alston\, Cumbria CA9 3PF – how to find The Hive \nHopefully there will be an opportunity (weather permitting) to view the stars through a telescope. But note that the event will go ahead if the sky is overcast. \nThis event is aimed at people with a general interest in the night sky\, including families with children (aimed at ages 7+). Bring warm/waterproof clothes/a torch (red light if you have one). \nNo dogs please – they’re a trip hazard around telescopes. \nThis event is organised by The Hive and is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 25 October to 3 November 2024 – www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org #NorthPennStarFest24 #NPennDarkSkies URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/pies-and-skies-3/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T112221 CREATED:20240605T130257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T125123Z UID:10001049-1722092400-1722099600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Mining inspired pottery workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free pottery workshop on Saturday 27 July\, 3pm to 5pm\, at The Hive\, Nenthead\, to create artwork inspired by the North Pennines mining heritage. The workshop is intended for adults \nHave you ever wondered what shaped our landscape and influenced the culture of the North Pennines? Maybe you want to learn something new in a supportive\, creative and social environment. \nJoin ceramicist\, illustrator\, and our current artist-in-residence\, Abi Baker\, to create artwork inspired by the lead and silver mining heritage. Abi will guide you through the process of making handmade ceramic tiles which will be used in the creation of a mixed media mosaic\, as part of the Land of Lead and Silver project. \nThis workshop is part of the 2024 Land of Lead and Silver community arts programme. To find out more go to https://northpennines.org.uk/community-arts-2024/. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/mining-inspired-pottery-workshop-3/ LOCATION:The Hive\, Nenthead CATEGORIES:Art,Bowlees Visitor Centre events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Abi-pot-IMG_7313-e1717588667824.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR