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EVENTS AND GUIDED WALKS

NOVEMBER 18 - MARCH 19

WHAT’SONIN NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK

Welcome to Northumberland National Park – the land of the far horizon!The season of ‘mists and mellow fruitfulness’ is upon us once againreminding us all how beautiful this land is in all its colours and hues.

As Winter draws near, we have a range of exciting events that will tease out the creative side of you, as well as serving you that tonic of wildnessthat we all need from time to time. This is the best time to enjoy our darkskies, which are literally glittering with thousands of star visible to the naked eye.

To book a place on any of these experiences, please go to www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/events

WELCOME

Aurora and star trails atGefrin, The Cheviot Hills

TO NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK

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www.thesill.org.uk

The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre is the ‘go to’destination for those wanting to explore NorthumberlandNational Park and Hadrian’s Wall, where our knowledgeableand friendly staff will help you get the very best out of your day!

We have a year-round programme of events for you includingstargazing, art and craft workshops to inspire you about thegreat outdoors, guided walks, and lots of family fun activities.Log on to our website for full details: www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/events

Remember it’s The Sill Christmas Fair Saturday 17& Sunday 18 November with 30+ local stalls.

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WINTER OPENING HOURS10am - 4pm

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TOURIST INFORMATION

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NOVEMBER

1 Storytime at The Sill FAMILY FUN

2 Wild Food & Medicine Challenge FAMILY FUN

4 Sill Sunday FAMILY FUN


11 Lord Armstrong's views of the Coquet Valley GUIDED WALK

15 The Rivers of Life DISCUSSION / EXHIBITION

17 It's the Leonids Meteor Show! STARGAZING

17 Christmas Fair THE SILL

18 Christmas Fair THE SILL

24 Carve your own Wooden Fanbird GET CREATIVE

25 Make a Willow Angel GET CREATIVE


25 Chesterwood and Haresby Lonnen GUIDED WALK

30 Magical Moon Watch STARGAZING

DECEMBER

1 Festive Lantern Making GET CREATIVE / FAMILY FUN

1 NNAS Silver Training Event (Day 1)

2 NNAS Silver Training Event (Day 2)


7 Catch a Falling Star STARGAZING

7 Family Astronomy STARGAZING

7 Go Stargazing STARGAZING

8 Elf Run - Jingle Bell Jog FAMILY FUN

8 Storytime at The Sill FAMILY FUN

9 Sill Sunday Willow Wonderland FAMILY FUN

9 Circling the North Cheviots GUIDED WALK

13 It’s the Geminids Meteor Show STARGAZING




26 Christmas on the Wall GUIDED WALK


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13 Blawearie and the Cateran Hole GUIDED WALK

13 Wooden Spoon Carving GET CREATIVE




26 Dark Skies Disco FAMILY FUN

27 Newbrough Circular GUIDED WALK



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2 Aurora Watch STARGAZING


9 Basket Making GET CREATIVE


10 Hillforts in Winter GUIDED WALK


14 Starry-eyed Valentines Dinner STARGAZING


19 Space Marvels STARGAZING

20 Wild Wednesday Birds ‘r’ Brill FAMILY FUN

22 Transmittens GET CREATIVE



24 Carrawburgh Fort & Roman Temple GUIDED WALK

MARCH

2 Print Workshop (Day 1) GET CREATIVE

3 Print Workshop (Day 2) GET CREATIVE






10 Simonside Ridge GUIDED WALK

15 Harp Demonstrations THE SILL


16 Mythical Beasts FAMILY FUN


23 Willowcraft for Garden GET CREATIVE

24 Old Roses Bower GUIDED WALK

24 Get Weaving GET CREATIVE


31 Make a Rustic Wooden Stool GET CREATIVE


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to March 2019Look out for our Spring & Summer Programme of Events 2019 onlinefrom March 2019.

SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER

Lord Armstrong's views of the Coquet Valley10.30am - 2pm Moderate / 6.5 miles / £8 Rothbury Car Park

OS Grid Ref: NU 057 0158

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Our walks are lead byfriendly, knowledgeablevolunteers. There is a fulldescription of each walkon our website so you can easily find a walkthat’s perfect for you.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL (visit website)

START POINT (see map)

Did you know thatNorthumberland is themost tranquil NationalPark in England?

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SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER

Chesterwood andHaresby Lonnen10.30am - 2.30pm Moderate / 7 miles / £8 St Cuthbert’s Church,

Haydon Bridge OS Grid Ref: NY 842 646

SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER

Circling the North Cheviots10.30am - 3pm Strenuous / 8 miles / £10 Wooler Common

OS Grid Ref: NT 976 27212

WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER

Christmas on the Wall10.30am - 2pm Moderate / 6 miles / £8 The Sill

OS Grid Ref: NY 752 66913

SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER & SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER

National Navigation Award Silver Training Event (2 day event) £110 for 2 days

Day 1 The Sill 9am - 5pm

Day 2 Alnham 9am - 5pm

The National Navigation Award (Silver) is a two day course teaching accurate compass work, then uses the skills learnt to navigate to features some distance from paths and tracks in open countryside

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Blawearie and the Cateran Hole 10.30am - 3pm Moderate / 8 miles / £8 Old Bewick roadside


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SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY

Hillforts in Winter 10.30am - 1.30pm Moderate / 5 miles / £8 Ingram Bridge Car Park


SUNDAY 10 MARCH

Simonside RidgeWalk 10.30am - 2pm Moderate / 6 miles / £8 Lordenshaws Car Park

OS Grid Ref: NZ 053 988

SUNDAY 27 JANUARY

Newbrough Circular10.30am - 2pm Moderate / 6 miles / £8 Newbrough Town Hall


SUNDAY 24 MARCH

Old Roses BowerWalk 10.30am - 2pm Moderate / 6 miles / £8 Stonehaugh Car ParkOS Grid Ref: NY 789 762

SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY

Carrawburgh Fort & Roman Temple 10.30am - 2pm Moderate / 6 miles / £8 Simonburn Car Park


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FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER

Catch a Falling StarA workshop with an astro-imaging specialist, to gainnew skills in photographingthe stars above.8pm - 10pm / £20 The Cheviot Centre,

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FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER

Family AstronomyA short, fun introduction toastronomy, including how touse binoculars and telescopes.6pm - 7pm / £10 The Sill

FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER

Go StargazingAn observational session(weather permitting), and a talkabout the solar system andthe Universe.8pm - 10pm £12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER

It's the GeminidsMeteor Show! See Saturday 17 Novemberdetails.8pm - 10pm / £12 The Sill

SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER

It's the Leonids Meteor Show!Discover the magic of meteors and comets with an introduction to radio astronomy.8pm - 10pm £12 Adults / £10 Child Walltown Quarry

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FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER

Magical Moon WatchAn observational session(weather permitting), with a talk about our amazingMoon and its effect uponEarth and us.8pm - 10pm £12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

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Did you know thatNorthumberland has the most pristine darkskies in England?

D E C E M B E R M A R C HF E B R U A R YSATURDAY 9 MARCH

Family AstronomyA short, fun introduction toastronomy, including how touse binoculars and telescopes.6pm - 7pm / £10 The Sill

SATURDAY 9 MARCH

Go StargazingSee Friday 7 December for details.8pm - 10pm £12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

SATURDAY 16 MARCH

Magical Moon WatchSee Friday 30 November for details.8pm - 10pm £12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY

Aurora WatchAn exploration into auroras,how to become aware of them and how to photo-graph them!£12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY

Starry-eyed Valentines DinnerEnjoy a romantic meal at the Café at The Sill beforegazing into the heavens and stars above.7pm - 10pm / £35pp The Sill

TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY

Space MarvelsAn observational session(weather permitting), with a talkon space exploration, theInternational Space Stationand the Hubble Telescope.8pm - 10pm £35 Family Ticket or £12 Adult / £10 Child The Sill

SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY

Go StargazingSee Friday 7 December for details.8pm - 10pm £12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER

Magical Moon WatchSee Friday 30 November for details. 8pm - 10pm £12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

SATURDAY 5 JANUARY

Family AstronomySee Friday 7 December for details.6pm - 7pm / £10 The Sill

SATURDAY 5 JANUARY

Go StargazingSee Friday 7 December for details.£12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

SATURDAY 26 JANUARY

Magical Moon WatchSee Friday 30 November for details. 8pm - 10pm £12 Adults / £10 Child The Sill

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Carve your own Wooden FanbirdOriginating in Eastern Europe as a traditional decoration that catches the breeze, fanbirds are made from a singlepiece of wood using hand tools and carving knives. It takesa steady hand and even steadier nerves when it comes toopening your birds wings to reveal your creation! Woodcarver Steve Ridd (NORTHERN WOOD MONKEY) is your tutor.1pm - 4pm / £30 Adults (Beginners welcome)

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Wooden Spoon CarvingIn addition to the above description you will first work with acarving axe to split the log and safely 'rough out' the blank that you will then carve into your finished spoon. 10am - 4pm / £70 Adults (Beginners welcome)

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Wooden SpoonCarvingMake your own hand carvedspoon on these half day ‘taster’sessions. Learn cutting techniquesand safe grips with both a straightand bent (hook) knife with wood carver Steve Ridd (NORTHERN

WOOD MONKEY). (Beginners welcome)

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FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY

TransmittensMake your own set of mittens embellished with sensors whichwill let you hear the micro landscape all around you.Hands on workshop with textileartist Lindsay Duncanson. 10am - 12.30 / £10pp (£15 x 2)

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SATURDAY 2 MARCH & SUNDAY 3 MARCH

2 Day Print WorkshopA day in the life of Northumberland National Park- work with local artist and printer Carol Nunan to produce your own art works responding to the landscape around The Sill and the dark skies above. 2 day weekend workshop £90 (YHA accommodation available / extra charge) The Sill

SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY

Basket MakingLed by experienced willow weaverRuth Thompson (SYLVAN SKILLS),

learn basic basketry techniquesand take home your own Swedishstyle basket at the end.1am - 3.30pm / £25 The Sill1

SUNDAY 31 MARCH

Make a RusticWooden StoolUsing traditional hand tools and locally sourced ash for the legs, and hardwood for the seat, we make the stool legs first. Then we drill round mortices to accept the legs and in no time at all you will have the essence of a great looking wooden stool! Expertly led by green wood-worker Maurice Pyle (WOODSMITH

EXPERIENCE). (Beginners welcome)

10am - 4pm / £70 The Sill1

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SATURDAY 23 MARCH

Willowcraft Garden

Make your own willow wigwam plant trainerwith willow weaver Ruth Thompson (SYLVAN SKILLS). 1am - 3.30pm / £25 The Sill1

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Sill SundayDrop in to The Sill Learning Rooms most Sundays between 11am - 2pm and find out something new about your National Park. Our friendly experts will share their knowledge through talks, walks, crafts events and demonstrations.

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Wild WednesdayEvery Wednesday in the Northumberland School Holidays the whole family can learn new skills together such as bushcraft and geocaching. Join our Ranger service at different sites around the National Park for these 2 hour, bookable events.

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WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY

Birds ‘r’ BrillOur Rangers will help you make your own binoculars and then help you spot some birds with them. You’ll even get the chance to make your very own birdbox to take home with you.10.30am - 12 noon AND 1pm - 2.30pm £5 (*extra charge for making a bird box ) The Sill 1

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Storytime at The SillStoryteller Jim Grant will tell tales of the nature,history and landscape of this beautiful yet turbulent border land. Great for ALL ages - old and young!11am - 3pm / £2.50 The Sill1

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FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER

Wild Food & Medicine ChallengeGet a team together who you think could surviveusing the plants and fungi in the National Park.WILD NORTH DISCOVERY will set the challengesand help you tell the good plants from the nastyones. Collect wild food plants, those that will cure ailments and wild protein to survive... Bring back a poisonous plant then lose a life in your group! Fail to cure a life-threatening ailment lose a life too. Don’t bring back enough wild food, then someone in the group starves! 10am - 12 noon AND 1pm - 3pm £5pp (FAMILY TICKET £15) Walltown Quarry Country Park2

SATURDAY 26 JANUARY

DARK SKIES DISCO withPrepare for lift off as CHALK take you on an intergalactic journey. The building yard will beopen for you to craft rockets, design and makeyour own futuristic headwear and create moonprojections set to a soundtrack of other-wordlytunes; from Bowie to the Beastie Boys, OMD tothe Beatles and a host of space-themed gems!11am - 12.15pm AND 2pm - 3.15pm £5pp (FAMILY TICKET £15) The Sill

SATURDAY 16 MARCH

Mythical Beasts withLet your imaginations run wild as you createyour very own mythical beast. Does it have three heads, one hundred eyes and a tonguelonger than a lorry? Explore the woodland toget inspiration and materials, then delve into the Chalk invention box and get creating!Aimed at little ones and big ones, and set to a soundtrack of beastly music... Grrrrrrr!11am - 12.15pm AND 2pm - 3.15pm £5pp (FAMILY TICKET £15) The Sill


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SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER

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Get dressed up in your favouriteChristmas outfit and get the festiveseason off to a fun start. Our 2km course is easy and we won’t mind ifyou just walk!START AT 10am / 11.30am / 1pm£8 Adult / £5 Child (Family £20) Walltown Quarry Country Park

SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER

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Festive LanternMakingStart the run up to Christmasby making an impressivepaper lantern. Artist Liz Beech is your expert tutor. 10am - 12.30pm / £8 The Sill

FAMILY FUNMini Lantern MakingMake an impressive paperlantern with Liz Beech.1.30pm - 2.30pm AND2.45pm - 3.45pm / £5 The Sill

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Make a Willow AngelCreate your own festive willow Christmas Angel with guidance from willow artist Ruth Thompson.1pm - 4pm / £20 (Beginners welcome)

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FAMILY FUN SILL SUNDAYSUNDAY 9 DECEMBER

Willow WonderlandCreate your own festive willow Christmas decorations.10am - 12 noon AND 1pm - 3pm / £10 The Sill1

30+ Local Craft & Food Stalls

Children’s Activities

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High Class Dining at the Sill CaféLook out for evening dining events combining the cookery skills of Fresh Element Chefs at The Sill with the secrets of local food producers.www.thesill.org.uk

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SUNDAY 10 MARCH

Harp DemonstrationsEavesdrop on HarpsNorthumbria as theyhone their skills on thisgentle instrument.2pm and 3pm / Free The Sill

SATURDAY 13 APRIL & SUNDAY 14 APRIL

Walltown WarriorA messy, muddy, fun familychallenge course! Walltown Quarry

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THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER

THE RIVERS OF LIFEAs part of Being Human Festival 2018, Newcastle University will lead this intriguing evening eventthat asks what we knowabout rivers, and what weought to know if we continueto live along their banksand in their catchments.6pm - 8pm / Free The Sillwww.beinghumanfestival.org

SUNDAY 24 MARCH

Get Weaving with theTravelling SpinnersDid you know there’s morethan one way to weave?Have a go at card weaving,circular loom weaving andpeg loom weaving. You canalso see demonstrations ofa 4-shaft hand loom, arigid heddle loom and anInkle loom. The Sill

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