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1 110 WILDFLOWER & NATURE EVENTS FOR EVERYONE MARCH - OCTOBER th ANNIVERSARY EDITION YOUR FREE GUIDE

2 Thornton Rust

3 Be Inspired Welcome to the 10th anniversary edition of the Flowers of the Dales Festival, celebrating all things wild and wonderful in and around the Yorkshire Dales. Each year the Festival brings together an exciting collection of activities inspired by nature. More than 39,000 people have taken part so far an achievement we at Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, as Festival coordinators, are incredibly proud of. In this, the Festival s tenth year, we have more than 110 events on offer between March and November, provided by passionate experts and enthusiasts, so we hope you ll find inspiration in the following pages. We have activities for all ages - choose from guided walks, talks, family activities, arts and crafts, identification courses, conservation days and photography workshops, to name just a few. Wildflowers can be found all over the Dales; in traditionally-managed hay meadows, ancient woodlands, heather-clad moors and amongst limestone pavement. These special habitats and their wildflowers provide food and shelter throughout the year to support a wealth of wildlife, including bugs, birds and bats. The Festival aims to help you discover the wonderful wildflowers of the Yorkshire Dales for yourself, and to gain an understanding of the careful management required to ensure that this special place can be enjoyed by wildlife and people in years to come. A special thank you We would like to say a huge thank you to players of People s Postcode Lottery, whose vital ongoing support helps to make this annual festival possible. With a minimum of 32% of the ticket price going directly to charities and good causes like Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, players have raised over 272 Million, making an incredible difference to inspiring projects that support both people and the planet. The Flowers of the Dales Festival is just one of the countless projects supported by players of the charity lottery. We re also grateful to H2A Limited for producing this programme. Front cover image: Litherskew near Hawes by Tanya St. Pierre 3

4 About Us Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is a small charity doing big things to help support the landscape, environment, communities and economy of the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas. Over the last 20 years we have worked hard to deliver a wide range of projects to sustain this wonderful landscape for future generations. Some of our key achievements so far Planting 1.4 million new native trees to create hundreds of woodlands Restoring or enhancing the botanical diversity of more than 700 hectares of degraded hay meadows Coordinating life-changing rural apprenticeship opportunities for local young people Bringing more than 9,000 people from disadvantaged urban backgrounds into the Dales for health and well-being benefits Helping to improve life in rural areas by providing grant funding and advice to support local community groups and businesses Leading education activities for more than 4,500 young people across the region, focussing on the local landscape, environment and cultural heritage Improving access and interpretation to promote safe enjoyment of the Dales Engaging over 39,000 people in wildflower-related events. This important work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our many partners, local business supporters and countless individuals like you. If you share our passion for the Yorkshire Dales and wish to support our work, please visit or call us on to find out how you can help. Festival Bowland This year-round calendar of events celebrates the birds, wildlife, landscape and culture of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Forest of Bowland AONB Partnership has worked with landowners, local experts, businesses and countryside staff to bring together a wealth of events and opportunities for people to explore the area s special qualities and to share with others what makes this such a special place for people and wildlife. For more information visit or phone

5 Festival information All event details are believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, readers are advised to contact the individual event provider to confirm the information given. Booking events For most events, you need to book through the event organiser. If an event has to be cancelled or altered for any reason, the event organiser will try to let you know. Children Many events are suitable for children, usually accompanied by an adult, but please check with the event organiser. Dogs Please assume dogs are not allowed, unless stated otherwise. If you take your dog, please keep it on a short lead and act responsibly. Guided walks All walks have been graded so you can decide which routes you feel happy to tackle and to ensure you are properly prepared: Easy - short walks on well-marked, even paths that may have stiles. Sturdy shoes with good grip necessary. Moderate - longer walks with some hills, stiles and uneven paths. Boots advised. Strenuous - long hill walks with steep climbs on uneven or boggy paths. Boots essential. For your own safety, please only attend events that are appropriate to your level of fitness and general health. The event leader may refuse you if they consider the event too challenging for you. What you should bring Please dress appropriately, bring sufficient food and drink and be prepared for all weathers. The event leader may refuse you if you are not properly prepared. Public transport Please be kind to the environment and use public transport whenever possible. Visit for transport information. Support the dales Please support the local economy by staying locally and supporting local independent businesses. Go to for more details. Follow the countryside code Please be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs. Leave gates and property as you find them. Protect plants and animals and take your litter home. Keep dogs under close control. Consider other people. Let us know what you thought of an event...and you could be in with a chance of winning a 100 holiday voucher courtesy of Country Hideaways. See pages 6 and 35 for more details. 5

6 Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following organisations and individuals that are running events in this year s Festival: Broadrake, Buckden Art Group, Clapham Art Group, Cononley Art Group, Craven Conservation Group, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Dales Countryside Museum, Field Studies Council, Friends of Dales Rail, Friends of the Dales, Gargrave Arts, Judith Allinson, Keld Countryside and Heritage Centre, National Trust, Natural England, Nidderdale AONB, River Ribble Trust, Swaledale Festival, Yoredale Natural History Society, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Yorkshire Photo Walks and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. A lasting legacy We would like to pay special tribute to Miss J Watford, Mr K Waghorne, Mr R Jenkinson, Ms S Nixon, Miss E M Martin and Mr G Routledge whose generous legacies to YDMT have provided vital support during the last year, and have helped to make the 2018 Flowers of the Dales Festival possible. As a charity we rely on gifts left to us in Wills to ensure that our important work can continue. No matter how big or small, we are extremely grateful for all donations. If you would like to find out more about creating a lasting legacy in the Yorkshire Dales, please call us on Win a 100 holiday voucher... courtesy of Country Hideaways. All you have to do is tell us what you thought of the Festival events you attended. Simply complete and return the short form at the back of this programme. All completed forms will be entered into a prize draw and the lucky winner will receive a 100 voucher towards a holiday booking with Country Hideaways ( Terms and conditions apply. Winner to be drawn on 30 November Hawes

7 Shop for the Dales Hay time in the Yorkshire Dales A beautifully illustrated book celebrating the natural, cultural and land management history of the Dales hay meadows. Paperback, 270 pages. 15 (incl. UK delivery). 'Hay Time Jigsaw - New This 1000-piece jigsaw celebrates Hay Time in the Yorkshire Dales, featuring fantastic photographs of pollinating insects, wildflower meadows and green hay harvesting. 16 (inc. UK delivery). A Grass Rope to Catch a Unicorn A truly beautiful collection of detailed watercolour illustrations of Wensleydale's wildflowers, together with locally inspired landscapes and collages for which local artist Janet Rawlins is renowned. Hardback, 188 pages. 21 (inc. UK delivery). Tea towels Add a splash of colour to your washing up with these lovely tea towels inspired by wildflower hay meadows and native woodlands in the Dales. Both designs are made from 100% premium natural unbleached cotton and measure 76cm x 48cm. 8 each (inc. UK delivery). Dedicate a tree A gift that will grow and grow, bringing lasting benefits to our landscape. It s a unique way to celebrate a birth, wedding, anniversary or occasion, or to remember someone special. We ll provide a commemorative gift pack and invite you to visit the young woodland. 15 (inc. all delivery). All these items plus sustainably sourced wildflowers seeds, guides to wildflower identification and propagation, and other beautiful gifts are available to buy online at Alternatively, call us to place your order on Download our hay meadow walk guides at 7

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9 March Thursday 8 March 10am pm Settle Churches Stroll Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust A stroll around Settle in partnership with Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust, taking in six places of worship, including the historical Zion Chapel and tours of Giggleswick Chapel and Settle Quaker Meeting House. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a drink/snack. Optional lunch en route. Sorry, no dogs. Meet: Giggleswick Chapel, BD24 0DE - 4 miles Cost: Suggested donation of 15pp to be split between YDMT and Settle Churches Together. T: E: media@ydmt.org W: CONCERT Saturday 10 March 7pm Music with The Moonbeams Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust An evening with local musicians The Moonbeams who play original folk based music reflecting their love of the landscapes and life of the Yorkshire Dales. Tickets include a hot supper. Location: Clapham Village Hall, Cross Haw Lane, Clapham, LA2 8HR Booking: Advisable Cost: 10 for adults or 5 for under 16s, in aid of YDMT T: E: media@ydmt.org W: TALK Wednesday 14 March 7.30pm pm Gardening for Butterflies Cumbria Wildlife Trust/ Sedbergh Local Support Group A very welcome return visit by Chris Winnick, expert in British Butterfly Conservation. Location: Cornerstone Community Church Rooms, Joss Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AB. Age: All welcome Cost: 2 recommended donation T: W: IDENTIFICATION ACTIVITY Friday 9 March 7pm - 9pm The Wild Watch survey training - bees, butterflies and beetles Nidderdale AONB This is a short indoor training session to equip you with the skills to carry out a Wild Watch survey for invertebrates. Led by ecologist Richard Baines. Richard will take you through the Wild Watch survey methodology, the species we are recording and resources provided to help identify the necessary species. Beginners welcome. Location: Council Chamber at the AONB Offices, King Street, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5LE Age: All welcome Cost: Free W: wild-watch-survey-training-beesbutterflies-and-beetles Common blue butterfly on ribwort plantain Keep up to date with our news: follow 9

10 March CONSERVATION ACTIVITY Saturday 17 March 10am - 3pm Tree Planting Day Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust Join us for an hour or more to plant trees in the heart of the Dales. We ll be planting a variety of native broadleaf trees to help expand the existing woodland cover in Bishopdale. Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing required. Drink and snack recommended. Location: Nr West Burton, full directions on booking. Cost: Free - donations welcome T: E: info@ydmt.org W: ARTS AND CRAFTS Saturday 24 March 10am - 5pm Printmaking without a Press Join local printmaker Hester Cox on this fun workshop that will show participants that you don t need expensive studio equipment to be able to create lovely prints. Hester demonstrate how to make stamps, relief collagraphs and monoprints so that you end the day full of ideas and go home with lots of your own handmade prints. Location:, Cost: 65 FAMILY ACTIVITY Saturday 31 March 10.30am pm Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Hudswell Woods National Trust Come to Hudswell Woods and enjoy our nature trail in meadows and ancient woodland on the banks of the River Swale. Rough unsurfaced paths and may be muddy in places. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Drop-in event at Hudswell Woods, start the trail anytime between 10.30am and 1.00pm (last admission 1.00 pm). Suitable for primary school aged children. Dogs on leads only please. Meet: Round Howe Car Park (not National Trust - pay and display), DL10 4TJ Cost: 2.00 per trail sheet. T: W: hudswell-woods Harrison s Wood, Nidderdale 10 Looking for a special gift? Dedicate a tree at

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12 April WORKSHOP Sunday 1 April 11am - 3pm International Peening Day Bell Sykes Farm An informal workshop to celebrate International Peening Day. Come along and peen your scythe blades ready for the 2018 season, with a chance to do some rush mowing as well. Bring lunch and your peening kit. No dogs or small children. Location: Bell Sykes Farm, Slaidburn, BB7 3AQ Booking: Advisable Cost: Free T: E: sarah.robinson@lancashire.gov.uk IDENTIFICATION ACTIVITY Tuesday 3 April 10am-12pm The Wild Watch survey training - bees, butterflies and beetles Nidderdale AONB This is a short indoor training session to equip you with the skills to carry out a Wild Watch survey for invertebrates. Led by ecologist Richard Baines. Richard will take you through the Wild Watch survey methodology, the species we are recording and resources provided to help identify the necessary species. Beginners welcome. This is a repeat of the session on 9th March. Location: Council Chamber at the AONB Offices, King Street, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5LE Age: All welcome Cost: Free W: wild-watch-survey-training-beesbutterflies-and-beetles ARTS AND CRAFTS Fri 13 - Sun 15 April 4pm Fri - 3pm Sun Textures of the Landscape: Exploring Collagraph Printmaking Spend two days with professional printmaker Hester Cox exploring the textural possibilities of collagraph printmaking, one of the most diverse ways of making printing plates. Using cutting, pastes and collage materials, such as patterned papers and natural objects, participants will create highly textured and distinctive prints. Location:, Cost: 260 resident sole occupancy, 230 resident shared occupancy, 150 non-resident / FAMILY ACTIVITIES Sunday 15 April 2pm - 4pm A family walk beside the Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale Cumbria Wildlife Trust/ Kirkby Lonsdale Local Support Group A stroll along the River Lune enjoying the sights and sounds of spring with Liz and Roger Neale. Location: Meet near the public toilets, Devils Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale Cost: 2.50 suggested adult donation T: W: Fri 20 - Sun 22 April 4pm Fri - 3pm Sun Identifying and Recording Water Bugs An introductory course for anyone wanting to know how to identify water bugs. Participants will be shown how to collect, and handle, water bugs; both in the field and in the laboratory; and will be introduced to using identification keys. Recording can be fun and participants will be introduced to recording their data. Location:, Cost: 260 resident sole occupancy, 230 resident shared occupancy, 150 non-resident Bluebells 12 Use the form at the back of this programme to tell us what you thought of an event

13 April Saturday 21 April 1pm - 3pm Waterfalls of the Swale Keld Countryside and Heritage Centre The walk is led by Griff Fellows (author of The Waterfalls of England) and covers seven of the finest waterfalls in the Keld area. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Location: Keld Countryside and Heritage Centre, Keld, DL11 6LJ - 2 miles Cost: 3.50 T: E: helen.guy@keld.org.uk W: Tuesday 24 April 2pm Redmire Walk Yoredale Natural History Society Join us on a walk around Redmire Force to take a look at the Spring flowers. Sorry, no dogs. Location: Redmire Church car park (on edge of the village) SE miles Cost: Adults 2 T: E: roberthall@doctors.org.uk W: Wednesday 25 April 10.30am - 3pm Storrs Common at Ingleton Craven Conservation Group Come and join us to explore Storrs Common at Ingleton. Bring a picnic and wear suitable outdoor clothing. Location: Ingleton Market Square, Ingleton, LA6 3EG T: ARTS AND CRAFTS Fri 27 - Sun 29 April 4pm Fri - 3pm Sun Wandering Draw: Malham Tarn in Graphite and Charcoal A weekend with Margaret Uttley, learning her techniques on short walks around the Tarn and Fen, capturing characterful notations of the richly varied textures and growths amongst this very special environment. You will be provided with a handmade sketchbook and as the weekend progresses you will create a journal of Malham Tarn drawings. Location:, Cost: 260 resident sole occupancy, 230 resident shared occupancy, 150 non-resident Eyebright EXPLORE OUTDOORS Saturday 28th April 10am - 2pm Community Planting Day Cumbria Wildlife Trust Join Cumbria Wildlife Trust as they plant wildflower plug plants to enhance previous green hay spreading at Orton Community Parkland, one of Cumbria s new Coronation Meadows. Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing required. Location: Carsa Brow, Orton Community Parkland, Orton Cost: Free T: E: mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk W: ARTS AND CRAFTS Sunday 29 April 10am - 5pm Beginners Jewellery Enamelling A one day workshop exploring two different enamelling processes on copper, allowing us to experiment with colour pattern and surface texture. Emily Knight will guide you through each stage by demonstrating each enamelling process as well as some of her own experimental mark making techniques that she has developed within her work. Location:, Cost: 65 and be entered into a free prize draw to win a 100 holiday voucher 13

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15 May Thursday 3 May 10.35am Kirkby Stephen Circular Friends of DalesRail / The Settle- Carlisle Walking Festival Kirkby Stephen circular via Smardale and Waitby Nature Reserves. No dogs. Location: Kirkby Stephen Train Station, CA17 4LE Grade: Moderate - 10 miles Cost: Free T: E: diane.taylor350@ntlworld.com W: Saturday 5 May 10.15am Red Squirrels at Snaizeholme Friends of DalesRail / The Settle- Carlisle Walking Festival A strenuous walk via Snaizeholme where with luck you ll see red squirrels. Very steep climb at end. No dogs. Location: Dent Train Station, LA10 5RF Grade: Strenuous - 14 miles Cost: Free T: E: diane.taylor350@ntlworld.com W: Monday 7 May 10am Horton to Settle via Oxenber Woods. Friends of DalesRail / The Settle- Carlisle Walking Festival This is a moderate walk through Dry Rigg Quarry to the wild flower rich Oxenber Woods, continuing to Settle via Feizor and Giggleswick Scar. No dogs. Location: Horton-in-Ribblesdale Train Station, BD24 0HL Grade: Moderate - 10 miles Cost: Free T: E: diane.taylor350@ntlworld.com W: Fri 11 - Sun 13 May 4pm Fri - 3pm Sun Introduction to Water Beetles This is an introductory course for anyone wanting to know how to identify water beetles. Participants will be shown how to collect, and handle, water beetles; both in the field and in the laboratory; and will be introduced to using identification keys. Participants will also be introduced to recording their data. Location:, Cost: 260 resident sole occupancy, 230 resident shared occupancy, 150 non-resident Saturday 12 May 2pm - 5pm Wildflowers Around Grassington Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Want to improve your ability to identify wildflowers? Join enthusiasts Heather and Chris to explore the beautiful meadows, riverside and woodlands around Grassington to further your knowledge of wildflowers. All abilities welcome. This walk will include lots of stopping and looking. Location: Grassington National Park Centre, BD23 5LB - 3 miles Cost: Adults 3, Children free T: E: guided-walks W: EXPLORE OUTDOORS Sun 13 May - Sun 10 June 10am - 4pm Wild About Orchids month Kilnsey Park Estate Celebrating the wonderful world of wildflowers. Get close to the beautiful orchids on our nature reserve including the UK s rarest orchid, the enigmatic Lady s Slipper. Guided walks on selected weekends see website for details. Location: Kilnsey Park Estate, Kilnsey, BD23 5PS, 12 miles north of Skipton on B6160 Cost: Free with standard admission to the Estate T: E: info@kilnseypark.co.uk W: Common spotted orchid Say it with flowers hundreds of them. Give a Living Bouquet. See page 8 for details 15

16 May Sunday 13 May 8.00am am Birdsong Walk in Upper Wharfedale National Trust Join our Ranger for a guided walk with a focus on bird identification and bird song in riverside, woodland and moorland edge habitat. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear as surfaces are uneven. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Suitable for children aged 7 and over. No dogs. Location: Buckden YDNPA Car Park (pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA Cost: 5.00 per adult, 3.50 per child T: W: Sunday 13 May 10.30am - 3pm Storrs Common at Ingleton Cumbria Wildlife Trust Kirkby Lonsdale Support Group Come and join us to explore Storrs Common at Ingleton. Bring a picnic and wear suitable outdoor clothing. Location: Ingleton Market Square T: W: Wednesday 16 May 11am to 12.30pm Spring Flowers in Freeholders Wood Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Join Tony Sargeant from our wildlife team to walk amongst the bluebells. Learn how to identify spring flowers of Freeholders Wood and find out how the woods are managed with traditional coppicing and how that benefits the local wildlife. There s a lot to discover in this fascinating woodland! The walk is barrier free on fairly level ground and is accessible for wheelchairs. Location: Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, DL8 3TH - 1.5miles. Wheelchair accessible Cost: Adult 3, children free T: E: aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: guided-walks Water Avens EXPLORE OUTDOORS Fri 18 - Mon 21 May 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon Creatures, Coves and Cafes of Craven The Yorkshire Dales has a wonderful mix of stunning scenery, special wildlife and timeless villages. This course is an opportunity to see some of the best the Dales has to offer in the company of experienced centre staff. Some hill climbs and visits to sites on uneven terrain. Location:, Cost: 275 resident sole occupancy, 245 resident shared occupancy, 150 non-resident Red Clover 16 Keep up to date with our news: follow

17 May Fri 18 - Mon 21 May 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon British Birds of Prey: Identification and Monitoring Learning how to identify the different bird of prey species and their behaviour can help us gain greater understanding of how they live and how we can live alongside them. An introduction to the different British birds of prey, their ecology and behaviours and various ways of monitoring them. Location:, Cost: 375 resident sole occupancy, 345 resident shared occupancy, 255 non-resident Fri 18 - Mon 21 May 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon Fly Fishing Weekend This weekend course provides the opportunity to enjoy the experience of fly fishing for wild brown trout on the Tarn, and for brown trout and grayling in the Ribble and Ure rivers. Learn the many techniques involved in fishing stillwaters and rivers, and something of the life of the trout and its diet. Location:, Cost: 420 resident sole occupancy, 390 resident shared occupancy, 285 non-resident TALK Friday 18 May 7.30pm A Thousand Hay Times Dales Countryside Museum An illustrated talk by archaeologist Tom Lord about the hay meadows at Winskill in Upper Ribblesdale, past, present and future. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Location: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, DL8 3NT Booking: Advisable Cost: Free, donations welcome T: E: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: Saturday 19 May 10am - 5pm BLS Introduction to Lichens Discover the world of lichens through this one-day course, which requires no previous knowledge. The day includes both classroom and site fieldwork to introduce what lichens are, recognise some of the more common species and use simple charts and keys to help you identify species with confidence. Lunch included. Location:, Cost: 40 Ox-eye daisy Wednesday 23 May 10am - 4pm Pink-eyes and early purples - the wildflowers of Ingleborough National Nature Reserve Natural England A guided walk through scenic limestone pastures in search of late spring flowers. This botanical excursion will explore the wonderful variety of plants and their habitats to be found on the southern part of the nature reserve.sorry, no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, near Horton in Ribblesdale Grade: Moderate Cost: Free (donations appreciated) T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: Wednesday 23 May 8.30pm - 10pm Bats around Grassington Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Love bats? Come on a short walk looking for bats around Grassington with Tony from our wildlife team. We will walk down to the river and around the village to discover where our bats like to fly and to learn more about these wonderful animals. This event will be cancelled in the event of wet weather and high winds. No dogs. Location: Grassington National Park Centre, BD23 5LB Cost: Adult cost 3, child free T: E: grassington@yorkshiredales. org.uk W: guided-walks Feeling inspired? Visit to make a difference to the Dales 17

18 May IDENTIFICATION ACTIVITY Fri 25 May and Fri 15 June 10am - 4pm The Wild Watch survey training - Advanced Botany Nidderdale AONB This two part course is aimed at individuals that are experienced in plant identification and are able to identify common flowering species (similar to Level 2 on the BSBI Skills Pyramid). Judith Allinson will take you through the Wild Watch survey methodology and how to identify the species of plants on our species list. Location: Council Chamber at the AONB Offices, King Street, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5LE - places are limited Cost: Free W: wild-watch-survey-training-botanyadvanced Saturday 26 May 10am - 4pm Westmorland Dales Hay Time Survey- refresher training Cumbria Wildlife Trust This course is designed for new or less confident botanists who would like to refresh their meadow plant identification skills to enable them to help monitor Cumbria s hay meadows. There will be a focus on grass identification and the day will mix indoor learning with a practical outdoor session led by Stuart Hedley, a botanist with 30 years of field experience. Location: Orton Market Hall, Orton, CA10 3RU Cost: Free T: E: mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk W: EXHIBITION Sat 26 May - Sun 3 June 11am - 6pm Clapham Art Group 67th Annual Exhibition Clapham Art Group Exhibition of original artworks by artists from the local area. Approximately 80 works will be on show and for sale, as well as cards. Homemade refreshments available. Assistance dogs only. An Open Preview will be held on Friday 25th May at 8pm. Location: Clapham Village Hall, Cross Haw Lane, Clapham, LA2 8HR Cost: Adults 50p, Children free EXHIBITION Sat 26 - Mon 28 May 10am - 4pm Cononley Art Group Exhibition Cononley Art Group Annual art exhibition by local artists - oil paintings, pastels, watercolours, acrylics and collages on show. Handmade cards and paintings for sale; many flower studies and local landscapes as well as still life, portrait, animal studies etc in a variety of styles. Demonstration studies by artists at work in situ on each of the days. Refreshments available in side rooms; beverages, home baking, sandwiches, rolls and salads. Location: Cononley Village Institute, Main Street, Cononley, BD20 8NU Cost: Free T: E: pandgheron@btinternet.com Betony Sunday 27 May 11am - 1pm To the Source of the Swale Keld Countryside and Heritage Centre A gentle stroll led by David Pemberton through meadows to discover the source of the Swale at the confluence of Birkdale and Sleddale becks. Meet at Hoggarths Bridge parking area. Anyone who wishes to cross the beck (if not in spate) to view the Lane End mines is advised to wear wellingtons for the walk. Dogs welcome on leads. Location: Hoggarths Bridge car park, DL11 6LT miles Cost: 3.50 T: E: helen.guy@keld.org.uk W: FAMILY FUN Tuesday 29 May 11am to 3pm Go Wild! Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Go Wild! about wildlife. Discover your National Park and join in the fun of the Malham Safari. Free drop-in activities for accompanied 5 to 12 year olds, with lots of crafty stuff, wildlife investigations and stream dipping too. All you need to bring is an adult to help you with any tricky stuff, shoes you can paddle in and a towel. Location: Malham National Park Centre, Malham, BD23 4DA Cost: Free. Donations welcome T: E: malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: blog.yorkshiredales.org.uk/events 18 Use the form at the back of this programme to tell us what you thought of an event

19 June Fri 1 - Sun 3 June 4pm Fri - 3pm Sun Identifying Bees with Steven Falk Learn how to record and critically identify bees with Steven Falk, author of the new Field Guide to Bees of Britain and Northern Ireland. An introduction to bees, with a chance to identify them under the microscope and a field trip to develop basic collecting and field identification skills. Location:, Cost: 260 resident sole occupancy, 230 resident shared occupancy, 150 non-resident Friday 1 June 11am - 3pm Flowers and Orchids of Swaledale Guided Walk Swaledale Festival Led by Robert Hall and members of Yoredale Natural History Society. Dogs on leads permitted. Approximately 4 miles of mainly easy walking, with stiles and possibly some muddy sections. Location: Layby on the B6270 west of Low Row, near the turn off to Isles Bridge, grid ref SD miles - tickets available from 26 March Cost: Adults 7, under 25 s 3 T: W: Friday 1 June 10am - 4pm Scything Course Steve Tomlin One day mowing course - come and learn to scythe with renowned trainer Steve Tomlin. Bring lunch, no dogs. Location: Bell Sykes Farm, Slaidburn, BB7 3AQ Cost: 80 T: E: stevetomlin8@gmail.com W: stevetomlincrafts.wordpress. com/learn-to-scythe WORKSHOP Saturday 2 June 10am - 4pm Botany for Beginners: Wildflowers This beginners course will cover wildflower anatomy, terminology, and common families, and will teach simple methods of identification in a relaxed and passionate manner. There will be many handy tips and plenty of indoor and outdoor practical activities to aid learning. Location:, Cost: 25 Carder bee WORKSHOP Wednesday 6 June Flowers through the lens - photographing wildflowers Natural England Join local photographer Andrew Fletcher to explore the nature reserve around Colt Park and learn techniques to capture the beauty of wildflowers with your camera. Sorry, no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3JF Cost: 30 T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: ARTS & CRAFTS Wed 6, Thurs 14, and Wed 20 June 9.45am - 4pm Introduction to Watercolour Painting Kevin Brown, Stories in Stone An opportunity for those wanting to start out with watercolour paints, but need some guidance to get to grips with this lovely medium. Three weekly workshops led by local artist Kevin Brown will cover palette colours, paper type, washes, brush types and colour mixing, with exercises using the local landscape. The workshops will give you a greater appreciation of the overall landscape and detailed features of this iconic Dales area as you learn new techniques to capture it in watercolour. Please bring bushes and paints, paper will be supplied. Location: Broadrake Bunk Barn, Philpin Lane, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3AX Age: All welcome Cost: 85 for all three dates T: E: hannah.rose@ydmt.org W: and be entered into a free prize draw to win a 100 holiday voucher 19

20 June Wednesday 6 June 11am - 3pm Flora Around Gunnerside Guided Walk Swaledale Festival Led by Robert Hall and members of Yoredale Natural History Society. Dogs on leads permitted. Mainly easy walking, with stiles and possibly some muddy sections. Location: Gunnerside Village Hall, DL11 6LE - 3 miles - tickets available from 26 March Cost: Adult 7, under 25 s 3 T: W: Thursday 7 June 1pm - 3pm The Gardens at Aske Hall Guided Walk Swaledale Festival The designed landscape of Aske Hall largely dates from 1727 to 1758 and includes a temple, ornamental planting, terracing and a lake. This 3 mile walk, led by garden historian Val Hepworth, can be uneven and muddy in places. No dogs please. With kind permission of the Marquess of Zetland and the Earl of Ronaldshay. Location: Aske Hall, Richmond, DL10 5HJ - 3 miles - tickets available from 26 March Cost: Adult 7, under 25 s 3 T: W: Fri 8 - Mon 11 June 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon One Third of British Sedges in Three Days Learn to identify sedges for surveys, observe a good variety of sedges and associated plants in diverse habitats, and practice using identification keys. Malham Tarn is superb as it is possible to see 1/3 of British Sedges within three miles of the Tarn. A course for beginners and intermediates. Location:, Cost: 350 resident sole occupancy, 320 resident shared occupancy, 235 non-resident Friday 8 June 7.00pm pm Wild Flowers at Malham Tarn National Trust A guided walk around the National Nature Reserve at Malham Tarn. Marvel at the variety of flowers in this peaceful and important reserve. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring insect repellent. All children to be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Location: Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT Cost: 5.00 per person T: W: malham-tarn-estate Sunday 10 June 10.30am pm The Peregrines at Malham Cove Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority An easy walk to Malham Cove with Ian Court, YDNPA Wildlife Officer. Learn about the peregrines that nest on the limestone cliffs and the other wildlife that shares this stunning landscape. You might even see this year s chicks leaving the nest! No dogs. Location: Malham National Park Centre, Malham, BD23 4DA, accesible. Some road walking. Cost: Adult 3, children free T: E: malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: guided-walks Meadow crane s-bill and ox-eye daisy 20 Keep up to date with our news: follow

21 June Monday 11 June 2pm Marsett Walk Yoredale Natural History Society A short walk to hopefully see some orchids, globe flowers and bird s eye primroses. This walk can be extended up to Stalling Busk if you wish. Some rough ground. Sorry, no dogs. Location: Marsett Green SD Cost: Adults 2 T: W: Tuesday 12 June 10am - 1pm Wayside Flowers of Orton Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Join Sue Thurley, from our wildlife team for a gentle stroll through the quiet lanes of Orton looking at the wildflowers found in the species rich Special Verges. Learn how to identify some key meadow species and hunt for some of the rarer orchids found in the area. Please wear outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear with good grips. Dogs not allowed. (Assistance dogs welcome). Location: Orton Market Hall, Orton, CA10 3UB - 4 miles Booking: Advisable Cost: Adult 3, children free T: E: Hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: guided-walks Wednesday 13 June 7.00pm pm Wild Flowers at Malham Tarn National Trust A guided walk around the National Nature Reserve at Malham Tarn. Marvel at the variety of flowers in this peaceful and important reserve. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring insect repellent. All children to be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Location: Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT Cost: 5.00 per person T: W: malham-tarn-estate WORKSHOP Saturday 16 June 10am - 4pm Botany Beginnings: Grasses, Sedges and Rushes This beginners course will cover anatomy and terminology, and will teach simple methods of identification in a relaxed and passionate manner. There will be many handy tips and plenty of indoor and outdoor practical activities to aid learning. This course will leave you brimming with confidence to continue exploring this beautiful and understated group of plants. Location:, Cost: 25 EXPLORE OUTDOORS Fri 15 & Sat 16 June 10am - 4pm Woodland Open Days Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust Drop in to visit Ormsgill Wood - our current supporter woodland in Malhamdale. See what has been achieved thanks to generous donations and tree dedications. Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing required. Drink and snack recommended. Location: Near Airton, BD23 4BB. SD Cost: Free - donations welcome T: E: info@ydmt.org W: Saturday 16 June 10am pm Muker Meadows Friends of the Dales Led by Anne Readshaw, a stunning walk through some of the best hay meadows in the country incorporating river banks, interesting lead mining remains, and the impressive Kisdon Force waterfall, with a nearby picnic spot (bring packed lunch). Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Location: Pay and Display car park by the bridge in Muker, DL11 6QG Grade: Moderate - 5 miles Cost: Free but donations welcome. T: E: ann.shadrake@friendsofthedales. org.uk W: Looking for a special gift? Dedicate a tree at 21

22 June ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Fri 15th - Sat 30th June For times - see website Grassington Festival 2018 Grassington Festival Grassington Festival is one of the leading arts & music festivals in the North held over 15 days in and around Grassington celebrating the best of music, theatre, dance, comedy, talks, workshops, walks and visual arts. In 2018, the Festival brings a range of well known artists to the Dales, including The British Electric Foundation with special guests including Heaven 17 & Peter Hook (Joy Division / New Order), The Fratellis and many more. Please see the website for the complete programme of events. Age: All Welcome E: boxoffice@grassington-festival. org.uk W: Saturday 16th June 10.30am pm Southerscales Nature Reserve Walk Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Explore Southerscales Nature Reserve on the side of Ingleborough with Roger Neale. Bring a picnic and wear suitable clothing. Location: Chapel Le Dale church car park, LA6 3JG T: / W: Bell Sykes Meadow Thursday 21 June 10am to 3pm Barns, Booses and Boskins Dales Life and Tradition Celebration A walk, led by vernacular buildings expert Alison Armstrong, examining some of Muker s isolated field barns and hay meadows. No dogs. Location: Muker Village Hall, Muker - 5 miles Cost: 5 T: E: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: TALK Sunday 24 June 2.30pm pm A Hay Rake-Making Business at West Mill, Askrigg Dales Life and Tradition Celebration West Mill, Askrigg, was for a century or so the centre of a hay rake-making business and this illustrated talk examines how rakes were made and used. Talk given by Shaun Richardson of Ed Dennison Archaeological Services Ltd. Location: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, DL8 3NT Cost: Included in Museum admission cost T: E: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: Wednesday 27 June 10am - 4pm Meadow Meander - the Wildflowers of Ingleborough National Nature Reserve Natural England A guided walk through the colourful summer meadows at Colt Park. This botanical excursion will explore the wonderful variety of plants associated with traditionally managed upland hay meadows. Sorry, no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3JF Grade: Moderate Cost: Free (donations appreciated) T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: Wednesday 27 June 10am - 1pm Guided Wildflower Meadow Walk Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust A lovely walk around Slaidburn and the River Hodder, led by our meadow restoration and wildflower expert. We will walk through the exceptional wildflower hay meadows at Bell Sykes - a Coronation Meadow and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a drink/snack. Optional pub lunch afterwards. Sorry, no dogs. Location: Slaidburn - exact meeting point TBC - 2 miles Cost: Suggested donation of 15pp to support YDMT s work T: E: media@ydmt.org W: 22 Feeling inspired? Visit to make a difference to the Dales

23 June TALK Thursday 28 June 2pm - 5pm Washfolds and Sheep Washing - A Glimpse into the Past Natural England Dales Life and Tradition Celebration An opportunity to learn about sheep farming in the Yorkshire Dales and see a restored traditional washfold in use. An introductory talk by a local farmer will be followed by a demonstration of how sheep washing used to be done in bygone days. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve. Colt Park Barn, LA6 3JF Cost: Free (donations appreciated) T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: Fri 29 June - Mon 2 July 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon Limestone Flora A weekend for botanists looking at specialist flora of limestone habitats amid this magnificent scenery. Excursions will cover grasslands, flushes, woodlands and limestone pavement to improve skills in identifying a wide range of species in the field, making sure we don t miss the ferns, grasses, sedges or the views. Location:, Cost: 350 resident sole occupancy, 320 resident shared occupancy, 235 non-resident Saturday 30 June 11am Flowers of Upper Swaledale Ramble Yoredale Natural History Society Flower identification walk along the path of the famous Muker hay meadows. Return to Keld via Hartlakes or local bus service. Please bring a packed lunch. Dogs must be kept on leads. Location: Keld Countryside and Heritage Centre, Keld, DL11 6LJ Cost: 5.50 T: E: helen.guy@keld.org.uk W: keld.org.uk 15 days of Music and Arts in the Yorkshire Dales Ancient hay meadow species 23

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25 July Sunday 1 July 11am pm Flower Walk in Upper Wharfedale National Trust Experience the colours and scents of meadows and limestone pavement on a lovely walk through Langstrothdale. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch. No dogs. Location: Yockenthwaite Bridge, SD Grade: Moderate Cost: 5.00 per person T: W: WORKSHOP Wednesday 4 July 10am - 4pm Flowers through the Lens Photographing Meadow Wildflowers Natural England Join local photographer Andrew Fletcher to explore the wonderful meadows at Colt Park and learn techniques to capture the beauty of wildflowers with your camera. No dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3JF Cost: 30 T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: Friday 6 July 11am - 3pm Linking Science and Nature Natural England/University of Manchester Scientific research is an important part of our work on Ingleborough NNR. Join agricultural researcher, Melanie Edgar from the University of Manchester on a walk through Colt Park meadows to discover how and why research is carried out, and how the findings are put into practice. Sorry no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3JF Grade: Moderate Cost: Free (donations appreciated) T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: Fri 6 - Mon 9 July 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon Yorkshire Dales Flowers in Summer See some of the distinctive plant specialities of the Craven Limestone area, including many Yorkshire Dales plants, and become better at using keys and identifying common plants. The course will include a mixture of laboratory work looking at flower parts, and field trips and walks to find the plants in their habitats. Location:, Cost: 350 resident sole occupancy, 320 resident shared occupancy, 235 non-resident Fri 6 - Mon 9 July 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon Grass Identification This course is for those with limited or no experience and will introduce the structure of grasses and the terminology used in identification. Visits to a variety of local habitats will give you experience of using keys and identifying a range of common and less well-known grass species. Location: Malham Tarn Field Centre, Malham Moor, Settle, BD24 9PU Cost: 350 resident sole occupancy, 320 resident shared occupancy, 235 non-resident EXPLORE OUTDOORS Saturday 7 July 10am - 4pm National Meadows Day Forest of Bowland AONB Come and celebrate International Meadow Day in the amazing and inspiring meadows at Bell Sykes. Sign up for walks and to watch demonstrations of local crafts. No dogs. Lunches and teas available to purchase. Location: Bell Sykes Farm, Slaidburn, BB7 3AQ for walks Cost: Walks 3 per person T: E: sarah.robinson@lancashire.gov.uk W: forestofbowland.com/festival- Bowland-Events 25

26 July Saturday 7 July 10am - 4pm Hay Meadow Walk F&R Farms Ltd A scenic walk guided or self guided through traditional hay meadows on a traditional upland farm presenting Cumbria s first Coronation Meadows. Location: Piper Hole, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NN Grade: Moderate Cost: Free T: / E: frank37hunter@btinternet.com W: Sunday 8 July 10am to 4pm Littondale Festival of Flora and Fauna Amerdale Village Hall Self guided scenic walks along Littondale s footpaths, taking in river banks, wildflower meadows, ancient woodland, limestone pastures and heather moorland. Dogs on leads. Location: Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe, BD23 5QD Grade: Length and grade optional - something available for everyone Booking: Not required Cost: No charge, donations welcome T: E: carrfarm@littondale.com W: Wensleydale meadows EXHIBITION Thurs 12 - Sun 15 July 11am - 7pm (5.30pm Sun) Gargrave Summer Art Exhibition Gargrave Arts Annual exhibition of paintings, prints and sculptures by local artists. Most works are for sale, there are workshops and artists in residence during the event and usually a special exhibition in the side rooms, including a special Flowers of the Dales/YDMT exhibition. Refreshments are provided by Gargrave WI. Location: Gargrave Village Hall, West Street, Gargrave, BD23 3RD Cost: Free T: E: alan@kitemaker.co.uk W: EXPLORE OUTDOORS Fri 13 - Sun 15 July All Weekend Meadow Connections Meadow Connections A weekend long festival celebrating our amazing hay meadows with meadow related workshops, a farm open day and the Northern Scything Competition on Sunday. Location: Lower Winskill, Langcliffe, Nr Settle, BD24 9LR T: E: meadowconnections@gmail.com W: Fri 13 - Mon 16 July 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon Lichens in the Dales The Malham Tarn area is rich in lichen species, offering beginners and the more experienced a useful and informative selection of material. Collection methods will be covered. Gain confidence in using simple identification keys and chemical tests, and obtain an understanding of their biology and impact on the landscape. Location:, Cost: 350 resident sole occupancy, 320 resident shared occupancy, 235 non-resident E: enquiries.mt@field-studies-council.org Fri 13 - Mon 16 July 4pm Fri - 3pm Mon Identifying Freshwater Invertebrates A course for both beginners and improvers. It includes field collection techniques, preservation and curation of specimens, use of identification keys and information on life histories. The Malham estate has a range of aquatic habitats supporting a wide variety of aquatic macroinvertebrates. Location:, Cost: 375 resident sole occupancy, 345 resident shared occupancy, 255 non-resident 26 Say it with flowers hundreds of them. Give a Living Bouquet. See page 8 for details

27 July Saturday 14 July 11am - 4pm approx Undiscovered Westmorland Dales Friends of the Dales Led by Kyle Blue, a circular walk of approx 5 miles along the wide Drovers Lanes of Old Westmorland crossing open moorland and returning on footpaths through unspoilt countryside. Visiting a Dame s School, Sunbiggin Tarn, prehistoric remains with particular focus on the rare flora associated with this unique limestone landscape. Bring a packed lunch. Dogs on leads welcome. Location: Park at Raisbeck village green (approx 1mile east of Orton) Transport available from Kirkby Stephen station, book in advance Grade: Moderate Booking: Advisable Cost: Free but donations welcome T: E: ann.shadrake@friendsofthedales. org.uk W: Meadow sward Wednesday 18 July 10am - 4pm Limestone in Bloom - the Wildflowers of Ingleborough National Nature Reserve Natural England A guided walk through scenic limestone pastures in search of summer flowers. This botanical excursion will explore the wonderful variety of plants and their habitats to be found on the southern part of the nature reserve.sorry, no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, LA6 3JF Grade: Moderate Cost: Free (donations appreciated) T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: Tuesday 24 July 2pm pm Secret Squirrel Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Our wildlife officer Ian Court will show you how to find our lovely red squirrels and other wildlife on this stroll through the woods. This is a must for wildlife spotters and photographers. It will be an afternoon to remember! No dogs. Location: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, DL8 3NT Cost: Adult 5, child 2 (cost includes transport to site) T: E: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: guided-walks Mon 16 - Fri 20 July 4pm Mon - 3pm Fri Butterflies and Moths The unique diversity of habitat around Malham Tarn contributes to an interesting selection of Lepidoptera. Many nationally scarce Sunday 22 July moths associated with fens, mosses 10am - 4pm and moorland can be found, as Scything Course well as a small selection of special Steve Tomlin butterflies. Learn about the ecology One day mowing course - come and of nationally significant species and learn to scythe with renowned trainer how to identify them. Location:, Steve Tomlin. Bring lunch, no dogs. Location: Bell Sykes Farm, Slaidburn, BB7 3AQ Cost: 495 resident sole occupancy, 465 resident shared occupancy, Cost: non-resident T: E: stevetomlin8@gmail.com learn-to-scythe W: stevetomlincrafts.wordpress.com/ Mowing 27

28 July Thursday 26 July 9am - 4pm Scything Steve Tomlin A practical session to learn the necessary skills under expert tuition. Lunch provided. This course is part funded by Stories in Stone, a four-year programme of community and heritage projects developed by the Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Location: Broadrake, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3AX Grade: Moderate Cost: 40 T: E: info@storiesinstone.org.uk W: Friday 27 July 9am - 4pm Scything - Improvers Steve Tomlin A practical session for those who know the basics, providing an opportunity to troubleshoot and improve your scything skills. Lunch provided. This course is part funded by Stories in Stone, a four-year programme of community and heritage projects developed by the Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Location: Broadrake, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3AX Grade: Moderate Cost: 40 T: E: info@storiesinstone.org.uk W: CONSERVATION ACTIVITY Sat 28 & Sun 29 July 10am - 4pm Haymaking Weekend Broadrake Join us to help mow our meadow using traditional scything and hand methods to make hay. We welcome new and experienced mowers as well as others to help dry the hay ready for hand-hay baling. Bring a packed lunch. Bunkbarn accommodation or camping available. Location: Broadrake, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3AX Booking: Advisable Cost: Free T: E: info@broadrake.co.uk W: Caving at All Levels from Introductory to SRT Unique Team Building & Awaydays Climbing & Abseiling Guided Walks and Navigation Skills YorkshireDalesGuides.co.uk info@yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk Hornby Laithe,Stainforth,Settle,BD24 9PB 28

29 August Saturday 4 August 2pm Semerwater Walk Yoredale Natural History Society Walk with us around Semerwater Nature Reserve, down a steep hill over rough ground to the lakeside. We will have with us Mike Gibson who has conducted bird surveys on the reserve for several years. Sorry, no dogs. Location: Stalling Busk church SD Cost: Adults 2 T: W: OPEN DAY Sunday 5 August 10am - 6pm Keld Resource Centre Open Day Keld Countryside and Heritage Centre Come and join us for our annual open day. There will be themed displays, short guided walks a tombola stall and afternoon cream teas. See the new display panels and audio booth for the YDNPA Every Barn Tells a Story project and the progress of the Community Orchard. Find out about our plans and events for Location: Keld Countryside and Heritage Centre, Keld, DL11 6LJ Cost: Free, donations welcome T: E: helen.guy@keld.org.uk W: Tuesday 7 August 2pm pm Secret Squirrel Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Our wildlife officer Ian Court will show you how to find our lovely red squirrels and other wildlife on this stroll through the woods. This is a must for wildlife spotters and photographers. No dogs. Location: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, DL8 3NT Cost: Adult 5, child 2 (cost includes transport to site) T: E: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: guided-walks EXPLORE OUTDOORS Tuesday 7 August 1pm - 3pm Pond Dipping at Malham Tarn National Trust Use nets to become an aquatic explorer looking for wildlife in our ponds. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Suitable for primary school aged children. No dogs. Location: Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT Cost: Free T: W: malham-tarn-estate Peacock butterfly on devil s-bit scabious Wednesday 8 August 10am - 4pm Growing in the Grikes - the Wildflowers of Ingleborough National Nature Reserve Natural England A guided walk across scenic limestone pavements to seek out their distinctive flora. This botanical excursion will explore the wonderful variety of plants associated with this classic landscape feature of the Dales.Sorry, no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, LA6 3JF Grade: Moderate Cost: Free (donations appreciated) T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: FAMILY FUN Mon 13 August - Fri 7 September Flexible dates and times Real Family Holidays Real Family Holidays offer you the chance to escape the pressures of modern life and get outdoors with the kids, taking in nature s sights, sounds and smells and above all else, have fun! With full board accommodation, outdoor activities and expert staff on hand, you re guaranteed an affordable family holiday full of fun and memorable experiences. Location:, Cost: 30 per night per person W: locations/yorkshire-dales.aspx Say it with flowers hundreds of them. Give a Living Bouquet. See page 8 for details 29

30 August Friday 17 August 8pm - 10pm The Bats of Malham Tarn National Trust A walk at dusk to view our nocturnal woodlanders, learn about these special creatures and listen to their conversations using bat detectors. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring a torch (no head torches) and insect repellent. All children to be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Location: Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT Cost: 5.00 per person T: W: malham-tarn-estate Thursday 23 August 8pm - 10pm The Bats of Upper Wharfedale National Trust A dusk walk to see, hear and learn a bit more about these special nocturnal creatures. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring a torch and insect repellent. All children to be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Location: Buckden YDNPA Car Park (pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA Cost: 5.00 per person T: W: IDENTIFICATION ACTIVITY Thursday 23 August 10am - 2pm Insect Day Broadrake / Craven Conservation Group A chance to identify a wide range of insect species on a small site with an upland hay meadow, young native tree planting and a wildlife pond. Late summer flowering species provide an important food source for a wide range of insect life, including bumblebees and butterflies. Bring a packed lunch. Location: Broadrake,Chapel-le- Dale, Ingleton, LA6 3AX Booking: Advisable Cost: Free T: E: info@broadrake.co.uk W: WORKSHOP Friday 24 August 10.30am - 3pm Learn to Love Your Soil Natural England/University of Manchester Not just the dirt beneath your feet, soil is important to all aspects of our lives. Join agricultural researcher, Melanie Edgar from the University of Manchester in a workshop looking at this fascinating, diverse and often overlooked world. Sorry no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3JF Cost: Free (donations appreciated) T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: EXPLORE OUTDOORS Friday 24 August 10am - 12pm Pond Dipping at Malham Tarn National Trust Use nets to become an aquatic explorer looking for wildlife in our ponds. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Suitable for primary school aged children. No dogs. Location: Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT Cost: Free T: W: malham-tarn-estate EXHIBITION Sat 25 - Wed 29 August 11am - 5pm Buckden Art Group Annual Exhibition Buckden Art Group Up to 150 paintings for sale, with a special section for the Flowers of the Dales Festival. Location: Buckden Village Institute, Buckden, Upper Wharfdale, BD23 5JA Cost: Free T: E: angela.falshaw@btconnect.com Bumblebee on meadow crane s-bill 30 Keep up to date with our news: follow

31 August Tuesday 28 August 8pm - 10pm The Bats of Malham Tarn National Trust A walk at dusk to view our nocturnal woodlanders, learn about these special creatures and listen to their conversations using bat detectors. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring a torch (no head torches) and insect repellent. All children to be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Location: Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT Cost: 5.00 per person T: W: malham-tarn-estate Thursday 30 August 7.35pm pm The Bats of Hudswell Woods National Trust A walk at dusk to view our nocturnal woodlanders and learn about these special creatures. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear as surfaces are uneven. Please bring a torch and insect repellent. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads only please. Location: Round Howe Car Park, (pay and display), Richmond, DL10 4TJ Cost: 5.00 per person T: W: hudswell-woods Thursday 30 August 7.30pm - 9pm Bats Around Aysgarth Falls Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Join Tony from our wildlife team to discover which bats live around Aysgarth Falls. Please bring a torch and be dressed to stand around outside. No dogs. Location: Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, DL8 3TH Booking: Advisable Cost: Adult 3, child free T: E: aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: guided-walks Littondale Feeling inspired? Visit to make a difference to the Dales 31

32 September Fri 7 - Mon 10 September 4pm Fri - 4pm Mon Identifying and Recording Adult Caddisflies, Stoneflies and Mayflies An introductory course for anyone wanting to know how to identify adult Caddisflies, Stoneflies and Mayflies. Participants will be shown how to collect and handle these insects; both in the field and in the laboratory; and introduced to using identification keys. Location:, Cost: 345 resident sole occupancy, 315 resident shared occupancy, 230 non-resident Fri 7 - Fri 14 September 4pm Fri - 3pm Fri Fly Fishing in the Dales Learn to fish more successfully during this week-long course. Malham Tarn holds an excellent stock of genuinely wild brown trout and this course provides the opportunity to enjoy the experience of fly fishing for them in the Tarn and surrounding waters. Location:, Cost: 800 resident sole occupancy, 770 resident shared occupancy, 535 non-resident ARTS AND CRAFTS Mon 10 - Fri 14 September 4pm Mon - 3pm Fri Landscape Adventures in Watercolour Explore the wonders of landscape painting in the inspirational Yorkshire Dales. This watercolour painting course is for those who wish to improve their techniques and learn how to dramatise their paintings through colour, texture, tone and composition. All levels of painting abilities welcome, individual guidance. Location:, Cost: 465 resident sole occupancy, 435 resident shared occupancy, 310 non-resident ARTS AND CRAFTS Saturday 15 September 10am - 5pm Monoprinting A one-day workshop exploring monoprinting using three different methods that are characterised by line, tone and texture. Local printmaker Hester Cox will demonstrate these spontaneous and direct techniques and then participants will try them for themselves. There will also be the chance to print from natural materials including plants and feathers. Location:, Cost: 65 Sunday 16 September 2pm pm Secret Squirrel Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Our ranger Michael Briggs will show you how find our lovely red squirrels and other wildlife on this stroll through the woods. This is a must for wildlife spotters and photographers. This will be an afternoon to remember! No dogs. Location: Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes, DL8 3RN Cost: Adult 5, child 2 (cost includes transport to site) T: E: hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: guided-walks TALK Thursday 20 September 7pm Working in partnership to improve and protect the Ribble Catchment Ribble Rivers Trust Join us for an illustrated talk about the work of the Ribble Rivers Trust. This talk will provide a brief introduction to the Trust and highlight our current projects, including our flagship Heritage Lottery project - Ribble Life Together. Refreshments provided. Location: Ribblesdale Room, Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park, Little Stainforth, Settle BD24 0DP Cost: Donations welcome T: E: ribblelife@ribbletrust.com W: speakingevents 32 Looking for a special gift? Dedicate a tree at

33 September WORKSHOP Wednesday 26 September 10am - 4pm Limestone through the Lens - Photographing the Three Peaks Landscape Natural England Join local photographer Andrew Fletcher to explore the distinctive Three Peaks landscape and learn techniques to capture its character, form and beauty with your camera. Sorry, no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, Chapel-le-Dale, LA6 3JF Cost: 30 T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: Saturday 29 September 10am start PJ in a Day Sponsored Walk Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust Take part in a marathon fundraising event to celebrate 80 years of the Pennine Journey footpath. We ll be walking two stretches of the Pennine Way to raise money for YDMT. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a drink/snack. Location: Ingleton to Clapham then Clapham to Settle (see website for further information). Grade: Moderate - 8 mile and/or 6 mile stretches Cost: None. Sponsorship in aid of YDMT. T: E: info@ydmt.org W: WORKSHOP Saturday 29 September 10am-11am (4-6yrs), 11.30am pm (7-9yrs), 1.30pm-2.30pm (4-6yrs), 3-4pm (7-9yrs) Miss Spellbound s River Stories Ribble Rivers Trust Guided by Miss Spellbound, the mysterious Keeper of Stories, children will be taken on a magical story adventure. Ingredients found in Miss Spellbound s suitcase are used to help them create characters and a river themed narrative, helping them find out what it takes to make a story into a great story. Location: Ribblesdale Room, Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park, Little Stainforth, Settle BD24 0DP, max 12 places per session Cost: 4 per child T: E: ribblelife@ribbletrust.com W: ribblelifetogether.org/spellbound Whernside Feeling inspired? Visit to make a difference to the Dales 33

34 October IDENTIFICATION ACTIVITY Wednesday 3 October 10am - 3pm Wonderful Waxcaps Natural England Join us for a fungal foray through the pastures of Ingleborough NNR to search for colourful waxcaps, plus clubs, corals and earth tongues too. A morning foray will be followed by an indoor session to identify specimens. Sorry, no dogs. Location: Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, Colt Park Barn, LA6 3JF Cost: Free (donations appreciated) T: E: colin.newlands@naturalengland. org.uk W: Friday 12 October 10am - 4pm Peening Course Steve Tomlin One day peening course - come and learn to peen your scythe with renowned trainer Steve Tomlin. Bring lunch, no dogs. Location: Bell Sykes Farm, Slaidburn. Cost: 80 T: E: stevetomlin8@gmail.com W: stevetomlincrafts.wordpress. com/learn-to-scythe Salmon at Stainforth CONCERT Sunday 14 October 3pm - 5pm Choral & Instrumental Concert Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust An afternoon of instrumental music and song performed by the highly accomplished Yorkshire Dales chamber choir Cantores Salicium and its sister group of players, Camerata Salicium. The programme will include Mozart s famous clarinet quintet and his song, Laudate Dominum. Of a previous concert a reviewer said: I urge all who have the chance, go and see Cantores Salicium, they were fabulous. Location: St Michael the Archangel Church, Kirkby Malham, BD23 4BS Booking: Advisable Cost: 10 for adults, under 16s free, including a complimentary drink. In aid of YDMT. T: E: media@ydmt.org W: Sunday 14 October 1.30pm pm The River Ribble and Leaping Salmon Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority We will lead you alongside the River Ribble to talk about the River s industrial past. With luck you will see salmon leaping up Stainforth Force. The walk returns via the Hoffmann Kiln and Langcliffe, a quiet village with a violent past. No dogs. Location: Stainforth National Park car park, BD24 9QD Grade: Moderate Booking: Advisable Cost: Adult 3, child free T: E: malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk W: guided-walks EXHIBITION Thurs 18 - Sun 21 October 10am - 6pm (4pm Sunday) Gargave Autumn Art and Crafts Exhibition Gargrave Arts Annual Art & Crafts exhibition by local artists. Most works are for sale (ideal for Christmas), there are artists in residence during the event, and usually more in the side rooms, including a special Flowers of the Dales/YDMT exhibition. Refreshments are provided by Gargrave WI. Location: Gargrave Village Hall, West Street, Gargrave, BD23 3RD Cost: Free T: E: alan@kitemaker.co.uk W: Tuesday 23 October 10am - 2pm Salmon Walk Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust A scenic walk around Stainforth, including a visit to Stainforth Force where we hope to catch a glimpse of the salmon leaping up the waterfalls to spawn. Route includes moderate inclines and stiles. Paths may be muddy, slippery or icy. Please wear sturdy boots and warm waterproof clothing and bring a drink/snack. Optional lunch afterwards. Location: Stainforth (exact meeting point to be confirmed) Grade: Moderate Cost: Suggested donation of 15pp to support YDMT s work T: E: media@ydmt.org W: 34 Give a Living Bouquet a fresh alternative to cut flowers. See page 8 for details

35 What did you think? Your feedback is very important to us. If you have taken part in a Festival event, please let us know what you thought by completing the form below. Return it to the Festival team at YDMT by 30 November for your chance to win a 100 holiday voucher. Name of event WIN A 100 HOLIDAY VOUCHER courtesy of Country Hideaways Date of event Overall, how would you rate the event? (Please tick one) Excellent Good Average Poor Has this event increased your appreciation of the Dales landscape, wildflower habitats and associated fauna, and the importance of conserving them? Yes No How did you hear about the event? Would you come to a future Flowers of the Dales Festival event? Yes No Please use this space to add any comments: KEEP IN TOUCH I would like to receive news from YDMT via the quarterly newsletter, plus occasional updates and special offers at other times: By Post By I would like receive information about next year s Flowers of the Dales Festival Please enter me into the free prize draw for the 100 holiday voucher (to be drawn on 30 November 2018) Name Address Postcode Tel Visit for more information.* We will not pass your details on to any third parties. Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Please return it to: Flowers of the Dales Festival, YDMT, Main Street, Clapham, Via Lancaster LA2 8DP, or hand it to your event leader. We look forward to seeing you in the Yorkshire Dales again soon! *

36 EVENT LOCATIONS 7 Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust Main Street, Clapham, Via Lancaster LA2 8DP Tel: info@ydmt.org Follow us on And please use #FlowersoftheDalesFestival Charity No Company Limited by guarantee. Registered in England, No FSC paper from well managed sustainable forests.