Join us for a stunning view of the night sky in the ultra dark village of Keld in Upper Swaledale. We'll take you on a magical tour using powerful telescopes and binoculars to spy distant galaxies and sparkling star clusters.
Led by Sue and Les Knight and includes an introductory session in the Visitor Centre followed by an easy local walk (approx. 1 mile) to identify and study specimens. Meet at Keld Heritage Centre. Charge: £8 per person
Led by Sue and Les Knight and includes an introductory session in the Visitor Centre followed by an easy local walk (approx. 1 mile) to identify and study specimens. Meet at Keld Heritage Centre. Charge £8 per person
Join Rev Nigel Adkinson in the Keld Heritage Centre (Upper Room) for a reflection on the Walk to Emmaus and what we can learn from the story.
Join Prof. Mark Rutter who will be sharing his intriguing findings of "where is the Swale's source?" Reviewing old maps and literature as well as the state of the art Hydrological analysis of Upper Swaledale. Refreshments served afterwards. Charge: £10
Jane Beaumont will introduce you to Cyanotype printing on paper, producing one or two ‘negative’ images on a rich blue background from objects sourced that morning from Keld and surrounding area. You will then develop one of your images as
Join Anne Hewitt and learn the traditional skill of proddy rug work. Create your own small project - perfect as a decorative chair pad or charming keepsake. Refreshments served. Please bring packed lunch or there are sandwiches / salads available
Learn how to make your own wet felt and then turn it into a plant pot cover. All materials, including a plant pot, included. Finished product can be hung outside or used indoors. Please bring packed lunch, or sandwiches /
A morning session comprising of 2 short talks by Stephen Clark and Les Knight covering the geological structure of the Pennines and the impact of glaciers. In the afternoon there will be a guided field trip around the Keld area
Learn how to make your own cold process soap from scratch using fats and oils. Create your very own soap to take home. Please bring a container/tray/old towel to carry your soap home in. Please bring a packed lunch, or
Join Prof. Mark Rutter on a walk around Kisdon. exploring the well preserved glacial features from the last Ice Age approximately 15,000 years ago. Please bring packed lunch. Dogs on leads are welcome. This is a moderate walk of approximately
Fliss Barker will be talking about all things pilgrimage and how Labyrinths can fit in.
Spend a relaxed, creative day learning how to needle felt your own charming 10cm sheep with breed-specific wool, guided step-by-step by the talented Clare Gaukroger. You will learn about some of the sheep breeds found around Swaledale and then choose
Join Martin Hughes and Sue Knight. The talk will cover the basics of wild flower identification and will be followed by a field walk to spot Swaledale wild flowers. Please bring a packed lunch or sandwiches/salads are available to order
Visit the isolated crash site of a WW2 Hawker Hurricane in Great Sleddale. Please wear appropriate footwear ,as there are no bridges and we need to cross the beck. The walk is approximately 9 miles moderate/hard. Please bring packed lunch
Learn to paint watercolours in a relaxed environment. Be inspired by the stunning views from the Institute Upper Room. Suitable for all abilities. We start with warm-up exercises before putting these into practice in a full watercolour landscape painting to
Meet at Holy Trinity Church , Low Row. A climb up Peatgate then follow the corpse way passing the Dead House. On to Blades, and then to Smarber Chapel. Descend and walk along the riverbank to Isle Bridge and then
Learn how to make a unique felted landscape inspired by the spectacular scenery of the Upper Dale with Louise Curnin. Please bring a packed lunch or there are sandwiches/salads available to order and pay for on the day. Refreshments provided.
Join Helen Guy on this talk taking you on a journey through Swaledale, recalling the traditions, local stories and folklore. A rare glimpse into a way of life long forgotten in Swaledale. Refreshments served afterwards. Charge: £10 per person
Rev Nadene Snyman ( the Minister of Keld Chapel) explores what it means to be a child of God who lives in a new land, and the challenges that brings in a politically hostile environment. Explaining how to journey to
John Waggett once again will be providing an entertaining afternoon talking about growing up and working in Swaledale, and reciting some old poems in his strong Swardle dialect. This event will be held in Keld Village Hall. Refreshments served afterwards.
Make your own Swedish willow basket, complete with rustic hazel handle, guided by willow weaving specialist Ruth Thompson. All materials are provided for this traditional dales craft. Refreshments provided. Please bring a packed lunch, or sandwiches/salads are available to be
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Alternatively contact us at: info@keldheritage.co.uk
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL DUE TO LIMITED PLACES FOR SOME EVENTS
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