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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD 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 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:20260318T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20260130T140129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T124922Z UID:10002197-1773856800-1773864000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Westgate Village history evenings DESCRIPTION:As part of the village histories project\, we’ll be exploring and recording the natural and cultural heritage of Westgate and its surrounding area. There are sessions every month on a Wednesday\, 6pm to 8pm\, starting 25 February in the village hall at Westgate. \nThis exciting project aims to bring together local knowledge\, memories\, and research to create a lasting record for future generations\, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. \nThe group is aimed at residents of Westgate\, those who live nearby\, or simply have an interest in the history of the village. \nFree refreshments will be available throughout the session. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nImage (c) – Westgate Glebe Farm\, Phillipson \n  \nPart of the Land of Lead and Silver project led by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. \n    URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/westgate-village-historical-group-meeting-2/2026-03-18/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Westgate-Glebe-Farm-phillipson.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20260216T125101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T125304Z UID:10002196-1772042400-1772049600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Westgate Village history evenings DESCRIPTION:As part of the village histories project\, we’ll be exploring and recording the natural and cultural heritage of Westgate and its surrounding area. There are sessions every month on a Wednesday\, 6pm to 8pm\, starting 25 February in the village hall at Westgate. \nThis exciting project aims to bring together local knowledge\, memories\, and research to create a lasting record for future generations\, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. \nThe group is aimed at residents of Westgate\, those who live nearby\, or simply have an interest in the history of the village. \nFree refreshments will be available throughout the session. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nImage (c) – Westgate Glebe Farm\, Phillipson \n  \nPart of the Land of Lead and Silver project led by the North Pennines National Landscape team and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. \n    URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/westgate-village-historical-group-meeting-2-2/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Westgate-Glebe-Farm-phillipson.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20251104T113413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T113413Z UID:10001980-1764784800-1764792000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Westgate Village historical group meeting DESCRIPTION:Come along to the first gathering of the Westgate Village historical group\, Wednesday 3 December\, 6pm to 8pm at Westgate Village Hall. \nAs part of the Village histories project\, we’ll be exploring and recording the natural and cultural heritage of Westgate and its surrounding area. \nThis exciting project aims to bring together local knowledge\, memories\, and research to create a lasting record for future generations  and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. The group is aimed at residents of Westgate\, those who live nearby\, or simply have an interest in the history of the village. \nAt this session\, you can: \n\nLearn more about the project and how to take part\nShare your stories\, photographs\, and personal memories\nContribute your ideas to help shape the project’s content and focus\n\nFree refreshments will be available throughout the session. \nPlease use the link to Ticketsource to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n    URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/westgate-village-historical-group-meeting/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Historic environment event,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Westgate-Glebe-Farm-phillipson.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20250711T184508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T110559Z UID:10001927-1757854800-1757869200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Westgate village history DESCRIPTION:Find out how you can get involved exploring the history of Westgate village at our drop-in sessions at Westgate Village Hall on the afternoons of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. \nThe Westgate village history project will be exploring and recording the natural and cultural heritage of the village and the surrounding area\, bringing together local knowledge\, memories and research to create a lasting record for future generations. \nIf you live in Westgate\, nearby\, or are just interested in the village’s history\, come along to one of these public consultation sessions. At the sessions there will be the opportunity to:\n• Find out about the Westgate village history project and how you can get involved\n• Share knowledge\, photographs\, and personal memories\n• Contribute ideas to help shape the content and focus of the project \nFree refreshments and children’s activities will be available throughout the sessions. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/westgate-village-history/2025-09-14/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Historic environment event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/group-in-hall-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20250711T184508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T110559Z UID:10001868-1757775600-1757786400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Westgate village history DESCRIPTION:Find out how you can get involved exploring the history of Westgate village at our drop-in sessions at Westgate Village Hall on the afternoons of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. \nThe Westgate village history project will be exploring and recording the natural and cultural heritage of the village and the surrounding area\, bringing together local knowledge\, memories and research to create a lasting record for future generations. \nIf you live in Westgate\, nearby\, or are just interested in the village’s history\, come along to one of these public consultation sessions. At the sessions there will be the opportunity to:\n• Find out about the Westgate village history project and how you can get involved\n• Share knowledge\, photographs\, and personal memories\n• Contribute ideas to help shape the content and focus of the project \nFree refreshments and children’s activities will be available throughout the sessions. \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/westgate-village-history/2025-09-13/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Historic environment event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/group-in-hall-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T143000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20250404T104028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T142224Z UID:10001272-1748687400-1748701800@northpennines.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/botanical-walk_credit-Carole-McCourt.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20250428T102514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T102514Z UID:10001387-1747735200-1747756800@northpennines.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oral-history-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20250226T134938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T134938Z UID:10001289-1741266000-1741280400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Photogrammetry practice session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a photogrammetry skills practice afternoon at Westgate Village Hall. \nThe session is open to volunteers who have attended photogrammetry training. This will be a chance to practice taking photographs around the village\, and run the photos through photogrammetric software. \nYou do not need to be available for the whole afternoon\, this will run as a drop-in session and you are welcome to spend as long as you need with us within the hours available\, 1pm- 5pm. \nLocation: Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, Bishop Auckland DL13 1RX\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/GZt4sK1PPLnFob3A7 \nPlease book using the Better Impact volunteer system \n  \n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/photogrammetry-practice/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/photogrammetry-model-example.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20250124T172038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T175336Z UID:10001256-1738173600-1738179000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Middlehopeshield consultation DESCRIPTION:Join us at Westgate Village Hall on Wednesday 29 January\, 6pm to 7.30pm\, to discuss the planned interpretation at Middlehopeshield with heritage interpretation specialists\, Maltings Studios\, and the North Pennines National Landscape team.\n\n\n\nPart of the Land of Lead and Silver project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England\, with subsequent funding from the Rural England Prosperity Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme.\n\n          URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/middlehopeshield-interpretation/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Middlehopeshield.png ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20230425T120253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T155600Z UID:10000203-1685183400-1685196000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Saturday stroll - Westgate DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gentle walk at a relaxed pace on the last Saturday of each month. This month’s walk is from Westgate and starts at 10.30am\, finishing at approximately 12:30pm. Following the walk\, you are welcome to join us for free refreshments at Westgate Village Hall and a chat about what we have seen. \nSaturday strolls are designed for anyone who may not feel confident accessing the outdoors or would like more advice about getting out walking\, but anyone at any experience level is welcome to join. All 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. The walks will be no longer than 2-3 miles in length. \nLocation – Westgate Village Hall \nFor each walk you will need to bring sturdy boots or shoes (walking boots or trainers with good grip are best)\, warm layers\, and a waterproof jacket. You may also want to bring a drink and a snack. \nPlease book places using the link below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/saturday-stroll-westgate/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Guided walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_1622.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T075020 CREATED:20230227T143336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T165359Z UID:10000182-1682611200-1682622000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Memories of the Mines - Westgate village hall DESCRIPTION:Please come along to our free drop-in afternoon session at Westgate village hall on 27 April between 4pm-7pm to see and share historic photos\, memorabilia\, and stories of the lead mines and miners. \nDo you have old photos and memorabilia of your family around the lead mining sites of the North Pennines? Were your relatives lead miners and you’d like to see and share any old photos and memorabilia of them? Do you have stories or legends of the mines that you’d like to share? \nThe drop in session is open to all with free tea\, coffee and cakes provided. Children must be supervised by an adult. \nWestgate village hall is located on the Front St\, Westgate\, Bishop Auckland DL13 1RX \nW3W///trappings.narrow.inspector \nPlease contact rebecca@northpenninesaonb.org.uk if you have any queries. \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/memories-of-the-mines-westgate-village-hall/ LOCATION:Westgate Village Hall\, Front Street\, Westgate\, DL13 1RX CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR