Feb
13
7:30 pm19:30
Dark Skies Festival Star Party
Join us for a stunning view of the night sky in the ultra dark village of Keld in Upper Swaledale.
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Mar
8
1:00 pm13:00
Mosses of Upper Swaledale
A walk led by Sue & Les Knight who live locally and enjoy the mosses of upper Swaledale.
Mar
15
1:00 pm13:00
Lichens of Upper Swaledale
A walk led by Sue & Les Knight who live locally and record the lichens of Upper Swaledale.
Apr
12
2:00 pm14:00
In Search of the Source of the Swale
Although the source of the River Swale is often given as the point where Birkdale and Great Sleddale Becks meet, a variety of other locations have also been given. Local academic Prof. Mark Rutter has been trying to get to the bottom of this puzzle, as well come up with a definitive answer.
Apr
19
10:00 am10:00
Cyanotype Printing Workshop
Jane Beaumont will introduce you to Cyanotype printing on paper, producing one or two ‘negative’ images from objects sourced that morning from Keld and surrounding area.
Apr
26
10:00 am10:00
Proddy Craft Workshop
Join Anne Hewitt for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the very traditional skill of Proddy rug work
May
9
10:00 am10:00
Felt Plant Pot Cover Workshop
An opportunity to create a truly unique item, under the expert guidance of Louise Curnin.
May
10
10:00 am10:00
Swaledale Geology and Landscape
A day looking at the geology and landscape of Swaledale, led by two enthusiastic local geologists Stephen Clark and Les Knight.
Jun
20
10:30 am10:30
Soap Workshop
Learn how to make your own cold process soap from scratch using fats and oils.
Jun
21
10:00 am10:00
Glacial Walk
The landscape around Kisdon includes some well-preserved glacial features from the last ice age. This walk, led by local academic Prof. Mark Rutter, explores these features to help build a picture of Upper Swaledale approximately 15 thousand years ago as the glaciers retreated leaving the landscape we know today.
Jul
4
10:00 am10:00
Needle Felting Sheep Workshop
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.
Jul
5
10:00 am10:00
Wildflower Walk & Talk
An introduction to Swaledale wildflowers (with a glancing look at grasses and maybe fungi - if available)
Aug
2
10:30 am10:30
Great Sleddale Hurricane Crash Site Walk
Find the isolated crash site of a WWII Hawker Hurricane in Great Sleddale
Aug
16
10:00 am10:00
Watercolour Landscape Painting Workshop
Learn to paint watercolours with Matt Scott in a relaxed environment with like-minded people, inspired by the stunning views from the Keld Heritage Centre Upper Room.
Sept
12
10:00 am10:00
Smarber Chapel and the Corpse Way
Explore the ruined Smarber chapel and the old Corpse Way
Sept
13
10:00 am10:00
Felting Landscape Workshop
By popular demand, Louise Curnin will be running another wet felt workshop, where you spend the day making your own felt landscape.
Sept
20
2:00 pm14:00
A Journey Through Bygone Swaledale
Helen Guy takes you on a journey through Swaledale recalling the traditions, local stories and folklore of times long past and remembering some true Swaledale characters.
Oct
4
2:00 pm14:00
An Afternoon with John Waggett
An informal event with ‘local Swaledale celebrity’. John will talk about his childhood, growing up and working in the Dale and how farming traditions have changed through the decades, and reciting some old poems in his strong Swardle dialect.
Oct
11
10:15 am10:15
Willow Basketry Workshop
Make your own Swedish willow basket, complete with rustic hazel handle, guided step-by-step by willow weaving specialist Ruth Thompson
Oct
20
9:30 am09:30
Glass Fusion Workshop
Learn how to create beautiful glass inspired by the local landscape
Oct
18
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day - Kim Plumpton
Our Keld Study Days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality. They cover different themes and are led by a variety of speakers. We provide a relaxed, quiet and gentle atmosphere to which all are welcome.
Oct
12
10:00 am10:00
Needle Felted Sheep Workshop
Spend a relaxed, creative day learning how to needle felt your own charming 10cm sheep with breed-specific wool!
Sept
28
2:00 pm14:00
History of Cheese and Butter Making in Swaledale
Find out about the rich history of cheese and butter making in Swaledale
Sept
25
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day - David Herbert
Our Keld Study Days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality. They cover different themes and are led by a variety of speakers. We provide a relaxed, quiet and gentle atmosphere to which all are welcome.
Aug
24
10:00 am10:00
Smarber Chapel and the Corpse Way
Explore the ruined Smarber chapel and the old Corpse Way
Aug
9
10:00 am10:00
Source of the Swale and Ravenseat
Join us to explore the moorland source of the River Swale
Jul
20
10:00 am10:00
Swaledale Barn Walk
A new route for our popular ‘Every Barn Tells A Story’ walk, exploring the rich heritage of local field barns
Jul
11
10:00 am10:00
Jul
4
10:00 am10:00
Remembering Upper Swaledale Open Day
Drop in to our free open day to find out more about the heritage of Upper Swaledale
Jul
3
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day - Godfrey Nicholson
Our Keld Study Days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality. They cover different themes and are led by a variety of speakers. We provide a relaxed, quiet and gentle atmosphere to which all are welcome.
Jun
29
10:00 am10:00
Felting Lampshade Workshop
Louise Curnin returns with one of her popular wet felting workshops
Jun
22
11:00 am11:00
Wildflower Walk
A short guided walk led by Janet Bethune & Sue Knight starting in Keld, and exploring the rich and varied flora of the Upper Dale.
Jun
21
9:00 am09:00
Moorland Bird Safari
A chance to join our popular guided safari to observe moorland birds in their native habitat.
Jun
14
10:00 am10:00
Swaledale Geology and Landscape
Spend a day looking at the geology and landscape of Swaledale with local experts
May
18
10:00 am10:00
Apr
20
2:00 pm14:00
Hill Farming in the North of England with John Bentley
John Bentley will introduce his recent book ‘Hill Farming in the North of England’
Apr
12
10:00 am10:00
Textile Printing Workshop
Join our textile printing workshop to make beautiful designs inspired by the local environment
Mar
16
1:00 pm13:00
Lichens of Upper Swaledale
A walk led by Sue & Les Knight who live locally and record the lichens of Upper Swaledale.
Mar
9
1:00 pm13:00
Mosses of Upper Swaledale
A walk led by Sue & Les Knight who live locally and enjoy the mosses of upper Swaledale.
Feb
16
10:00 am10:00
Traditional Upper Dales Heritage Textile Crafts Day
A unique opportunity to see demonstrations of traditional Dales crafts
Oct
10
10:00 am10:00
Felt Lampshade Workshop
Join our felting workshop and create your own lampshade inspired by the scenery of the Upper Dale
Sept
26
10:30 am10:30
There's A Sermon In There Somewhere!
Our Keld study days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality.
Sept
15
2:00 pm14:00
The History of Lead Mining in Swaledale
Find out more about the history of lead mining in Swaledale including a guided tour of our exhibition in Keld Old School
Aug
18
4:00 pm16:00
From Horse Power to Tractor
Local farmer Chris Calvert talks about the evolution of horse power in traditional Dales farming
Aug
17
10:30 am10:30
After Sunday: Being Church Seven Days a Week
Our Keld study days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality.
Aug
9
1:00 pm13:00
Family History Research Workshop
Find out how to research your ancestry in our new workshop
Aug
3
10:30 am10:30
Great Sleddale Hurricane Crash Site Walk
Find the isolated crash site of a WWII Hawker Hurricane in Great Sleddale
Jul
21
2:00 pm14:00
An Afternoon with Bob Guy
Back by popular demand - an afternoon with lifelong Swaledale resident Bob Guy
Jul
14
10:00 am10:00
Landscape Felting Workshop
Learn how to make a unique felted landscape, inspired by the spectacular scenery of the Upper Dale