There are still a few places remaining on the timber frame self build course. If you are thinking of building a shed, workshop or even a house or community venue you will find lots of inspiration on this hands-on course.…
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Seed saving with Caroline Beck, Verde Flowers 31 August, 1.30pm – 4.30pm This session will cover how to harvest, dry and sow your own seed for vegetables, fruit and flowers. Seed is always best sown fresh, and the most reliable…
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Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, 9.00am – 6.00pmThis is a hands-on practical building course introducing the principles of the Walter Segal method of timber framing through the construction of a small structure on-site at Harehope Quarry. Practical instruction will…
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We have four new and exciting courses on offer to hone your skills and make us all more resilient. ‘The Most Boat’ weekend Saturday 20 July and Sunday 21 July, 10.00am – 4.00pm Make the ‘most boat’ you can from…
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This course was postponed earlier in the year so we are delighted that we have the opportunity to offer this again! A one-day introduction to growing gourmet mushrooms, with Adrian Ogden of Gourmet Woodland Mushrooms Sunday 13 October 2019, 10.00am…
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Carol Inskipp and Karen Blackburn were moth trapping on Monday night in the quarry and caught 81 moths and 30 different species. The most notable were the Alder Moth and the Dwarf Pug, both of which are local and uncommon…
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We have a children’s Natural Explorers event on this half term. Please book early to ensure it runs. Natural Explorers: Mini-beasts Harehope Quarry Thursday 30 May, 1.30am – 4.00pm Come and enjoy some fun in the outdoors. Under 8s must…
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Harehope Quarry has been designated as a Special Invertebrate Site by the North Pennines AONB Partnership’s Cold-blooded and Spineless project. The site will be a venue for a number of events this summer. The first of these is the spider…
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A new pond dipping platform was built on one of the wildlife ponds this weekend by co-operative members of the Harehope Quarry Project. The platform will be used for community events and activities as well as by visiting school groups.…
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A lovely, relaxed day was spent woodblock printing last Friday, led by artist Steve Dales. See some o the prints below.