What's on in Holwick

Durham, England

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Botanical training opportunities - wildflower, grasses and surveying

We are looking for volunteers to undertake botanical surveys on a selection of upland hay meadows that have been restored through seed addition, at locations across the North Pennines. Time-scales: Botanical surveys are undertaken from third week of June until late July. Methodology: Groups of two to three volunteers undertake 15 quadrats (1m x 1m square) per meadow. One meadow with 15 quadrats may take between one to two days. We are offering a free three-day course for beginner’s and botanists wishing to refresh their skills, in exchange for a minimum requirement of helping to survey a meadow over one full day. Beginners are advised to attend all three days, if possible. More experienced botanists can choose which days to attend based on their previous experience. You will need to sign-up to these three training days separately: Day 1: Wildflower Identification training, Thursday 4 June. Day 2: Grasses and sedges Identification training, Thursday 11June. Day 3: Botanical surveys using quadrats training, Thursday 18 June. We will spend the morning inside, looking at the key flowers and vegetation features of grasses and sedges.

Thu 4 Jun10:45Newbiggin Village Hall(0.7mi)

via Newbiggin Village Hall

Open Farm Sunday at Bowlees Education Farm

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Open Farm Sunday at Bowlees Education Farm

Join us for our 4th Open Farm Sunday and enjoy a relaxed, hands‑on day exploring our upland farm. Visitors can meet all the animals, watch live farrier and sheep‑shearing demonstrations, and take part in a guided farm walk at 11:15am. Children can enjoy story time at 11am and 1pm, and there will be drinks and snacks available throughout the day. Everyone is welcome — families, children, and anyone curious about how we farm for food, nature, and people. Entry is free, and booking is required. Please book via TryBooking. About this farm: Our upland farm sits in the heart of Teesdale and provides a working example of traditional hill farming. The holding includes grazing land, native livestock, wildlife habitats, and a small farmyard used for education and community engagement. We manage the land for food production, animal welfare, and biodiversity, offering visitors an authentic insight into life on a rural upland farm. Highlights: Sheep; Pigs; Other livestock; Flowers and plants Booking details: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GHHK

Sun 7 Jun11:00Bowlees Education Farm(0.7mi)

via Bowlees Education Farm

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Botanical training opportunities - grasses and sedges identification training

We are looking for volunteers to help with botanical surveys on a selection of upland hay meadows that have been restored through seed addition between the third week of June until late July. Groups of 2/3 volunteers will undertake 15 quadrats (1m x 1m square) per meadow. One meadow with 15 quadrats may take between 1-2 days. There are 3 days of free training for beginner’s, and also botanists wishing to refresh their skills. We require a minimum involvement of 1 full day of helping to survey a meadow following the training. Beginners should attend all three days, if possible. More experienced botanists can choose which days to attend based on their previous experience. Volunteers need to sign-up to each of these 3 training days separately: Day 1: Wildflower Identification training, Thursday 4 June. Day 2: Grasses and sedges Identification training, Thursday 11 June. Day 3: Botanical surveys using quadrats training, Thursday 18 June. We will spend the morning in a meadow in Teesdale or Allendale, going through quadrat survey methodology. We will split into groups of three to four and practice undertaking quadrats (1m x 1m squares) with the survey sheets. We will spend the afternoon going through meadow assessments, looking at undertaking w-walkthroughs and assessing negative indicator and positive indicator species.

Thu 11 Jun10:45Newbiggin Village Hall(0.7mi)

via Newbiggin Village Hall

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Botanical training opportunities - Botanical survey training, quadrats and meadow assessments

We are looking for volunteers to undertake botanical surveys on a selection of upland hay meadows that have been restored through seed addition, at locations across the North Pennines. Time-scales: Botanical surveys are undertaken from third week of June until late July. Methodology: Groups of two to three volunteers undertake 15 quadrats (1m x 1m square) per meadow. One meadow with 15 quadrats may take between one to two days. We are offering a free three-day course for beginner’s and botanists wishing to refresh their skills, in exchange for a minimum requirement of helping to survey a meadow over one full day. Beginners are advised to attend all three days, if possible. More experienced botanists can choose which days to attend based on their previous experience. You will need to sign-up to these three training days separately: Day 1: Wildflower Identification training, Thursday 4 June. Day 2: Grasses and sedges Identification training, Thursday 11 June. Day 3: Botanical surveys using quadrats training, Thursday 18 June. We will spend the morning inside, looking at the key flowers and vegetation features of grasses and sedges. In the afternoon we will go on a walk looking at grasses and sedges in a nearby meadow, and along The Pennine Way. Lunch provided in village hall, with refreshments provided. The training will be undertaken by Ruth Starr-Keddle, if you have any queries, please email: Please sign up using the Better Impact volunteer system

Thu 18 Jun10:45Newbiggin Village Hall(0.7mi)

via Newbiggin Village Hall

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Allotments

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Sun 1 NovTeesdale Allotments(2.1mi)

via Teesdale AllotmentsLocal gem

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Around £5

Soup & Pud

Warcop Parish Hall Remote Cinema The Penguin Lessons (12A) Steve Coogan stars as a disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach. Also starring Jonathan Pryce A feel-good comedy. Thursday June 25th Doors Open: 7.15pm Screening: 7.30pm Tickets on the Door: £5 Refreshments Available

Thu 4 Jun12:30Warcop Parish Hall(12.1mi)

via Warcop Parish Hall

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Webster’s Ragtime Trio

Special Offer – Buy One Get One Free!! Webster’s Ragtime Trio are based out of Austin TX and specialize in...

Thu 4 Jun20:30The Witham(11.2mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

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The Great Sydenham Send Off - Rennie Livestock

Bidding starts 7pm Friday 5th June finishing from 7pm Sunday 7th June Dispersal sale of commercial herd of Limousin & British Blue cross cows and calves

Fri 5 JunKirkby Stephen Auction Mart(14mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Garage Clearance Sale Ofvehicles, Machinery & Workshop Tools

On behalf of Messrs J Gardner, Castle Hill Gate Garage, Lochmaben Bidding starts 10am Friday 5th June finishing from 10am Tuesday 9th June Viewing Saturday 5th & Saturday 6th June

Fri 5 JunKirkby Stephen Auction Mart(14mi)

via Kirkby Stephen Auction MartLocal gem

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Tony Christie – The Great Farewell

Enjoy an evening with Tony Christie – Up Close & Unplugged. The legendary crooner continues his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour...

Fri 5 Jun20:30The Witham(11.2mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

Live Music

Open Mic

Open Mic – First Friday each month 7.30pm

Fri 5 Jun20:30Scarth Memorial Hall(14.5mi)

via Scarth Memorial HallCurated

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Barnard Castle School Art Students

BUDDING artists are making the final touches to artworks which will feature in a public exhibition for the community. Barnard...

Sat 6 JunThe Witham(11.2mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

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Northern Crafts

Northern Crafts Stallholders selling locally handmade gifts and luxury goods. Held in The Witham’s Music Hall 9.30am to 3pm. Free...

Sat 6 Jun10:30The Witham(11.2mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

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Life Drawing

Tutor: Sarah Nelson

Sat 6 Jun11:00Sarah Nelson Studio(10.8mi)

via Sarah Nelson StudioLocal gem

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Open Farm Sunday at Blakely Farm

Come along and enjoy a day on our family farm, shearing, sheepdog demos, milking which commences at 15:30 until finish at 17:00. Also industry professionals from vets to feed reps. Entry is free but will be a donation bucket to a local charity. Refreshments will be available for purchase, milk,milkshakes, tea,coffee cakes and hot lamb buns. Cash is king but we do accept card. About this farm: at Blakely farm, we are a family run small dairy farm with holstein cows and Suffolk sheep. We also have free range poultry, rare breed soay sheep and Gertie the pig. Highlights: Dairy; Sheep; Pigs; Poultry; Farm shop / retail

Sun 7 Jun13:00Blakely Farm(13.3mi)

via Blakely Farm

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Antiques & Interiors Sale

Viewing Friday 5th & Monday 8th June Catalogue can be viewed online hhauctionroom.co.uk

Mon 8 JunKirkby Stephen Auction Mart(14mi)

via Kirkby Stephen Auction MartLocal gem

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Phonics screening checks

Another belter from Brough Community Primary School. Phonics screening checks — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Mon 8 Jun08:00Brough Community Primary School(10.5mi)

via Brough Community Primary School

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What's on in Holwick

Botanical training opportunities - wildflower, grasses and surveying

Open Farm Sunday at Bowlees Education Farm

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Botanical training opportunities - grasses and sedges identification training