Residentials
1 to 8 August :Grasses, Sedges and Rushes
Malham Tarn is an excellent area to study grasses, sedges and rushes. The course will concentrate on learning how to use keys to help recognise the species, and on seeing the plants in their habitats. Led by Judith Allinson. Organised by FSC Malham Tarn.
- Tel: 01729 830331
- Email: enquiries.mt@field-studies-council.org
- Website: http://www.field-studies-council.org/malhamtarn/leisurelearning.aspx
- Cost: £405 residential, £304 non- residential.
Day events
1 August: Storytelling - 2.00pm-3.00pm
Drop in storytelling for all the family on a Hay Time theme. Dales Countryside Museum. Organised by YDNPA.
- Tel: 01969 666210
- Email: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk.
- Cost: Free.
3 August: Rag rug making - 10am-4pm
Come and join Karen Griffiths and make a rag rug inspired by the meadows near the museum. Karen will supply hessian, tools and simple frames for you to use.
What you will need to bring: Sharp dressmaking scissors are essential. A variety of old clothes suitable for cutting up. Items such as felted lambswool, cotton t-shirts and silks are all suitable. Greens plus colourful stuff obviously! Furnishing fabrics are not suitable. Dales Countryside Museum. Booking essential. Organised by YDNPA.
- Tel: 01969 666210.
- Email: hawes@yorkshiredales.co.uk.
- Cost: £2
5 August: Redmire Force & High Lane - Guided Walk - 11.00am-4.30pm
A moderate 9.5 mile (15.3km) walk through lower Bishopdale meadows, returning overlooking three valleys. Meet at West Burton village green. Organised by YDNPA.
- Tel: 01969 662910
- E-mail: aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk.
- Cost: Adults £2, Under 16’s free.
8 August: Storytelling - 2.00pm-3.00pm
Drop in storytelling for all the family. Dales Countryside Museum. Organised by YDNPA.
- Tel: 01969 666210
- Email: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk.
- Cost: Free.
9 August: Create a Wildflower Garden at Home - 10.00am-1.00pm
Join Nigel Hutchinson from Hedgerow Landscapes and find out how to develop a hay meadow in your back garden. Location in Nidderdale to be announced. Booking essential. For more details and booking, contact Nidderdale AONB. Organised by Nidderdale AONB.
- Tel: 01423 712950
- Email: nidderdaleaonb@harrogate.gov.uk.
- Cost: Adults £4, Under 16’s free.
13 August: Hay Meadow Moths - 8.00pm until late
Come and trap some moths of the hay meadows and countryside with Dr Mike Barnham, past Lepidoptera Recorder of the Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society. Booking essential. For more details and booking, contact Nidderdale AONB. Organised by Nidderdale AONB.
- Tel: 01423 712950
- Email: nidderdaleaonb@harrogate.gov.uk.
- Cost: Adults £4, Under 16’s free.
15 August: Storytelling - 2.00pm-3.00pm
Drop in storytelling for all the family on a Hay Time theme. Dales Countryside Museum. Organised by YDNPA.
- Tel: 01969 666210
- Email: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk.
- Cost: Free.
19 August: Swaledale, Riverside & Fellside - Guided Walk - 11.00am-3.00pm
A 6.5 mile (10.4km) generally easy walk through meadows to Gunnerside returning along part of the Corpse Way. Meet at Feetham church 5 miles west of Reeth on B6270. Organised by YDNPA.
- Tel: 01748 884059
- E-mail: reeth@yorkshiredales.org.uk.
- Cost: Adults £2, Under 16’s free.
22 August: Storytelling - 2.00pm-3.00pm
Drop in storytelling for all the family on a Hay Time theme. Dales Countryside Museum. Organised by YDNPA.
- Tel: 01969 666210
- Email: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk.
- Cost: Free.
29 August: Storytelling - 2.00pm-3.00pm
Drop in storytelling for all the family on a Hay Time theme. Dales Countryside Museum. Organised by YDNPA.
- Tel: 01969 666210
- Email: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk.
- Cost: Free.
Abbreviations:
AONB = Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
FSC = Field Studies Council
YDNPA = Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
