What's On
DIG. BUILD. EXPLORE. LEARN. SEE. DISCOVER.
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Allensford Blast Furnace
- Car park on Pemberton Road, adjacent to the A68, DH8 9BA
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Tyne Riverside Park, Prudhoe
- Station Road, Low Prudhoe, NE42 6NP
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River Derwent, Ebchester
- Chare Bank, Ebchester, nearest post code DH8 0PL
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Chopwell Wood
- Access through main entrance off Hookergate Lane, High Spen, NE39 1LT
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Derwentcote Steel Furnace
- Car park, just off A694, nearest post code Owlet Grange NE39 1BH
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Chopwell Wood
- Access through main entrance off Hookergate Lane, High Spen, NE39 1LT
20jun10:00 am- 3:00 pmWoodland Volunteering at Castlehills WoodlandVolunteering with a view
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley. All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley.
All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather.
Learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.
For more information please contact the Woodland Trust.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Castlehills Woodland, Castleside
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
18th july 2018 10:00 am15th august 2018 10:00 am19th september 2018 10:00 am17th october 2018 10:00 am21st november 2018 10:00 am19th december 2018 10:00 am16th january 2019 10:00 am20th february 2019 10:00 am20th march 2019 10:00 am
Contact
Woodland Trustvolunteering@woodlandtrust.org.uk
22jun11:00 am- 12:30 pmAllensford Blast Furnace TourLearn about our industrial history
Event Details
Over 300 years ago, swords were made at Shotley Bridge with steel forged from iron produced at Allensford. Discover the blast furnace, hidden on the Northumberland bank of the river
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Over 300 years ago, swords were made at Shotley Bridge with steel forged from iron produced at Allensford. Discover the blast furnace, hidden on the Northumberland bank of the river Derwent with archaeologists Tony Liddell & Alan Williams. Find out about the history of the site, its purpose and what remains can still be seen.
Meet at the car park on Pemberton Road, adjacent to the A68, DH8 9BA
To book a place please email Kari.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Allensford Blast Furnace
Car park on Pemberton Road, adjacent to the A68, DH8 9BA
24jun1:00 pm- 3:00 pmDiscover Prudhoe Riverside & the SpetchellsFree guided walk
Event Details
Get up close with bees and other wildlife and find out what the Spetchells are. This 3¾ mile guided walk will follow the Tyne riverbank, returning through the meadows and
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Get up close with bees and other wildlife and find out what the Spetchells are. This 3¾ mile guided walk will follow the Tyne riverbank, returning through the meadows and woodlands of the Country Park and finally climbing up one of the Spetchells, with fantastic views across the Tyne.
The walk will include hills, steps and may be muddy, please wear suitable footwear and clothes for the weather. You may wish to bring a drink and a snack. This walk is suitable for families.
Please book a place if you intend to join us.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
25jun10:30 am- 2:30 pmBeat the Balsam at EbchesterGet stuck in
Event Details
Stop unwelcome intruders and protect our wetland habitat. Himalayan balsam is a non-native invasive species that can take over unless we do something to stop it. Join the Tyne Rivers
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Stop unwelcome intruders and protect our wetland habitat. Himalayan balsam is a non-native invasive species that can take over unless we do something to stop it. Join the Tyne Rivers Trust volunteers as they tackle this unwelcome outsider along the banks of the River Derwent at Ebchester.
Meet in the lay by at the bottom of Chare Bank near the boathouse, please car share if possible as parking space is limited.
Please wear suitable clothing for working in undergrowth, long sleeves and trousers are advisable. Bring a packed lunch and a drink, gloves will be provided.
Please contact Jenny if you would like to go along to ensure she has enough equipment for everyone.
Time
(Monday) 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location
River Derwent, Ebchester
Chare Bank, Ebchester, nearest post code DH8 0PL
26jun10:00 am- 2:00 pmWoodland Volunteering West WylamGet stuck in
Event Details
Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to
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Event Details
Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of trees and building habitat piles for insects and small mammals.
Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.
Please contact James Stafford before attending this activity: 01670 514876 / james.stafford@groundwork.org.uk.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact
Groundwork NE & Cumbria (Woodland Team)james.stafford@groundwork.org.uk 01670 514876 / 07787 557292
28jun10:00 am- 12:00 pmDiscover Chopwell WoodFree guided ride & bike maintenance
Event Details
Explore this beautiful woodland on two wheels with our qualified guides, who will also teach some of the basics of cycle maintenance. This session is suitable for families and is aimed
Event Details
Explore this beautiful woodland on two wheels with our qualified guides, who will also teach some of the basics of cycle maintenance.
This session is suitable for families and is aimed at beginner level. Please wear suitable footwear and clothes for the weather, you may wish to bring a drink and a snack.
Booking is essential for this activity.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Chopwell Wood
Access through main entrance off Hookergate Lane, High Spen, NE39 1LT
28jun10:30 am- 2:30 pmFeaturedVolunteer Day at DerwentcoteLearn scything, furnace history talk
Event Details
Meet volunteers from around Land of Oak & Iron, whilst discovering the fantastic Derwentcote Steel Furnace site. The day will include a number of different activities including scythe training, path clearance,
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Event Details
Meet volunteers from around Land of Oak & Iron, whilst discovering the fantastic Derwentcote Steel Furnace site.
The day will include a number of different activities including scythe training, path clearance, meadow management and an opportunity to explore the whole site. At 2.30pm there will be an opportunity to go inside the furnace and hear from local historians about the steel making processes that were undertaken here.
The scythe training will include scythe sharpening, maintenance and use and is limited to 12 people. To guarantee your place please book in advance by contacting Peter.
All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs or sun cream and a hat, depending on the weather.
Come along and learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.
To book onto the scythe training or to find the volunteers on the day, please call Peter on 07484 093411.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
30jun3:00 pm- 5:30 pmLand of Oak & Iron Wildlife Group Bumblebee Identification
Event Details
Learn to identify our most common species of bumblebees and discover more about their fascinating ecology. The session will begin indoors at Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, before heading out
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Learn to identify our most common species of bumblebees and discover more about their fascinating ecology. The session will begin indoors at Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, before heading out to Cross Lane Meadows Nature Reserve for a field trip.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Activities are aimed at age 10 and over; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential, further details will be provided on booking.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
8jul10:30 am- 4:00 pmFeaturedChopwell WoodFestHands on fun for everyone
Event Details
Enjoy a fabulous day out in Chopwell Wood, as we bring back this event for a second year. Try your hand at a host of heritage activities such as green
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Enjoy a fabulous day out in Chopwell Wood, as we bring back this event for a second year. Try your hand at a host of heritage activities such as green woodworking, let the kids run wild in the Bushcraft Dell and relax with a picnic or buy lunch from one of our many caterers.
Be the first to find out who’s coming on our Facebook page.
This event is brought to you by The Land of Oak & Iron working with Friends of Chopwell Wood and the Forestry Commission.
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Chopwell Wood
Access through main entrance off Hookergate Lane, High Spen, NE39 1LT
9jul10:00 am- 4:00 pmArchaeology excavationDig up the past beneath your feet
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.
This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Axwell Park
Just off A694, ¾ mile north of Winlaton Mill
10jul10:00 am- 4:00 pmArchaeology excavationDig up the past beneath your feet
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.
This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Axwell Park
Just off A694, ¾ mile north of Winlaton Mill
10jul10:00 am- 2:00 pmWoodland Volunteering West WylamGet stuck in
Event Details
Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to
more
Event Details
Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of trees and building habitat piles for insects and small mammals.
Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.
Please contact James Stafford before attending this activity: 01670 514876 / james.stafford@groundwork.org.uk.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact
Groundwork NE & Cumbria (Woodland Team)james.stafford@groundwork.org.uk 01670 514876 / 07787 557292
11jul10:00 am- 4:00 pmArchaeology excavationDig up the past beneath your feet
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.
This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Axwell Park
Just off A694, ¾ mile north of Winlaton Mill
12jul10:00 am- 4:00 pmArchaeology excavationDig up the past beneath your feet
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.
This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Axwell Park
Just off A694, ¾ mile north of Winlaton Mill
13jul10:00 am- 4:00 pmArchaeology excavationDig up the past beneath your feet
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.
This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Axwell Park
Just off A694, ¾ mile north of Winlaton Mill
14jul10:00 am- 4:00 pmArchaeology excavationDig up the past beneath your feet
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.
This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Axwell Park
Just off A694, ¾ mile north of Winlaton Mill
15jul10:00 am- 4:00 pmArchaeology excavationDig up the past beneath your feet
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this
Event Details
Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.
This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Axwell Park
Just off A694, ¾ mile north of Winlaton Mill
18jul10:00 am- 3:00 pmWoodland Volunteering at Castlehills WoodlandVolunteering with a view
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley. All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley.
All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather.
Learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.
For more information please contact the Woodland Trust.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Castlehills Woodland, Castleside
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
15th august 2018 10:00 am19th september 2018 10:00 am17th october 2018 10:00 am21st november 2018 10:00 am19th december 2018 10:00 am16th january 2019 10:00 am20th february 2019 10:00 am20th march 2019 10:00 am
Contact
Woodland Trustvolunteering@woodlandtrust.org.uk
24jul10:00 am- 2:00 pmWoodland Volunteering West WylamGet stuck in
Event Details
Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to
more
Event Details
Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of trees and building habitat piles for insects and small mammals.
Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.
Please contact James Stafford before attending this activity: 01670 514876 / james.stafford@groundwork.org.uk.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact
Groundwork NE & Cumbria (Woodland Team)james.stafford@groundwork.org.uk 01670 514876 / 07787 557292
15aug10:00 am- 3:00 pmWoodland Volunteering at Castlehills WoodlandVolunteering with a view
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley. All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley.
All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather.
Learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.
For more information please contact the Woodland Trust.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Castlehills Woodland, Castleside
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
19th september 2018 10:00 am17th october 2018 10:00 am21st november 2018 10:00 am19th december 2018 10:00 am16th january 2019 10:00 am20th february 2019 10:00 am20th march 2019 10:00 am
Contact
Woodland Trustvolunteering@woodlandtrust.org.uk
18aug10:30 am- 3:00 pmLand of Oak & Iron Wildlife Group Dragonfly Identification
Event Details
Darters, Emperors, Hawkers and Chasers……. enjoy a day discovering the dragons of our skies! Learn how to recognise and identify species so we can better record dragonflies across the Land of
Event Details
Darters, Emperors, Hawkers and Chasers……. enjoy a day discovering the dragons of our skies!
Learn how to recognise and identify species so we can better record dragonflies across the Land of Oak & Iron area. The venue for this activity will be confirmed on booking.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Activities are aimed at age 10 and over; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential, further details will be provided on booking.
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
