LandscapesThe magazine for the Friends & Firm Friends of Nidderdale AONB

ISSUE 3 - 2016

We’re all in it together:the rewards of volunteering

• News in brief

• NiddFest

• Chasing the Past: the Ashelby Pasture Project

• The Story of a WW1 Project Volunteer

• Natural England Team visit a transformed Fishpond Wood

• Thinking of planting a Wood?

In this issue:

New Trustees Wanted! Can you help us? We are looking for two new trustees who could help us with our work. We need someone to help us with contacting businesses and securing corporate sponsorship through our Firm Friends scheme. We also need someone who could help us with our media work – writing press releases, leaflets, newsletters and providing information for the website. Please get in touch if you feel that you can help with either of these roles or in any other way to make Friends a success. We really would be delighted to hear from you!

Firm Friends at work

Chairman’s LetterWelcome to the latest edition of ‘Landscapes’

© NiddFest

Volunteer tools © Paul Harris

Heather Garnett, Chairman Friends of Nidderdale AONB

Tree planting © Paul Harris

Fishpond Wood icehouse

Ashelby Pasture excavationVolunteers on site

Welcome

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Friends Committee

Friends of Nidderdale AONB is a charity and a limited company and is managed by a committee chaired by Heather Garnett.

Heather Garnett, Chairman

David Portlock, Vice Chairman and Treasurer

Peter Harling, Company Secretary: Responsible for data recording, procedures and project management.

Pru Robertson, Trustee: Leading on recruitment and marketing.

Colin Slator, Trustee: Member of the Countryside Fund panel and advisor on nature conservation issues.

Sally Wilson, Trustee: Member of the Countryside Fund panel and advisor on heritage issues.

Neal Topham, Trustee: Leading on the Countryside Fund.

Judith Turner, Trustee: Provides general administrative support.

Big thanks to volunteer Sarah Adamson our membership secretary.

Get in touch:The Old Workhouse, King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LET: 01423 712950E: info@niddaonbfriends.orgwww.niddaonbfriends.org.uk

Friends of Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a company Limited by Guarantee.

Registered in England and Wales.

Company No. 05383414.

Charity No. 1118228.

News in brief ...

50% off AONB eventsThe 50% discount on the majority of AONB events continues throughout 2016 for ‘Friends’. You will find your online discount code in the accompanying letter and a copy of the 2016 programme is enclosed. The events are led by local and regional experts and are always really informative.

Grassroots, Richard Weare Endowment Fund GrantGreat news, we have just received word of our successful bid to Grassroots for cash to deliver skills training courses in 2016. The grant of £2,400 will deliver 22 events over the year. The grant will not only benefit participants but will make a tangible contribution to the management of a minimum of 20 sites of conservation importance that the newly skilled volunteers will be working on.

Recruit a FriendWe need your help to recruit more Friends! We know there are lots of people out there who love the countryside as much as we all do. With more members we can make a bigger difference. We would love you to recruit one new ‘Friend’ - you will find a ‘join up’ leaflet in this newsletter to make it as easy as possible. If you would like more leaflets please let us know. Thank you so much!

Contact DetailsPlease help us to keep our records up to date by sending us your latest contact details if they have changed. If we have been sending you a paper copy of the e-newsletter this is because we think you are not on email! If you do have an email address we would be grateful if you could let us know.

News in brief ...

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Judith Turner joins the Board of TrusteesLong-standing AONB countryside volunteer and Nidderdale resident Judith Turner joined the Board in 2015. Recently she has been helping out in the AONB office where her admin skills are much valued. Her role with ‘Friends’ includes helping with newsletter production and general administrative duties.

Judith is a keen equestrienne, she is committed to conservation projects and is interested in wildlife and vernacular architecture. She is a champion of the Rights of Way Network which is so important to enjoyment of the area for residents and visitors alike. Judith is a valuable addition to the Board.

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This issue of Landscapes is packed with contributions from our members for which I thank you wholeheartedly. In the magazine you will share the excitement and frustrations of uncovering the past, the necessity of having the right tools for the job and why it’s good to be a Firm Friend.

Finding the right vehicle to grab people’s attention and open their eyes to the natural world and its issues is an ongoing task. NiddFest has done just this. The combining of nature with literature and poetry has found attention in the wider world. But spare a thought for the judges who had to sift though the many hundreds of entries to the children’s poetry competition supported by Friends!

Whilst reading people’s contributions to our magazine telling of their activities within the AONB, I was struck by their enormous enthusiasm, enjoyment and energy and by how much volunteering enriches lives as well a benefits the AONB.

It also brought home to me the value of the Countryside Fund. Whether it pays for a complete small project, contributes to a bigger one or provides ‘match’ funding for a large AONB bid, it makes things happen. I thank you for your donations to Friends, in cash or as volunteers, together we are making things happen.

In the magazine you will find the LocalGiving logo, if you can spare a fiver to help us do more at any time, please go onto the website and donate. At times LocalGiving runs campaigns doubling your money - we will look out for them and publicise them when we see them.

Enjoy the magazine and please let us have your feedback

Heather Garnett, Chairman

NiddFest Invitation

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“The Tree”

The tree is a soldier,

Standing tall and proud,

Never leaves his post,

Never at all .

The tree is a canopy,

Standing high and strong,

Look at the emerald leaves,

Protecting from hard weather.

The tree’s bark is a chocolate bar,

So high and bumpy,

Look at the oozing filling,

Delicious, but very lumpy!

The tree’s leaves are emeralds,

Placed upon a crown ,

Comes from Russia,

Where the snow pelts down .

by Jessica Ebel (Age 9) – The Boyle

and Petyt Primary School , Beamsley

Winner of category 2: Years 3 & 4.

Winner of category 1: Years 5 & 6.

“My Garden” In my garden full of colours, Green , red, yellow and blue, I find myself wandering through .It has pink and white lilies, And a new poppy growing too, I find myself wandering through .In my garden I have birds and trees, Covered in nests and busy bees, I find myself wandering through .At night in my garden , I hear twit twoos, I find myself wandering through .At night I hear the strong wind, Rustling through the trees, singing, I am blowing through . In my garden of red, green , yellow and blue, Pink and white lilies and a red poppy too, Birds, trees, nests and busy bees, A lonely owl and singing trees. I find myself wandering through .by Katherine Quinlan (Age 10) – The Boyle and Petyt Primary School , Beamsley

People converged from all corners of the UK to come to our fledgling festival of words and nature. Nearly 800 bums on seats, or out foraging, den building, exploring the moors and the River Nidd.

There were so many highlights – the opening night at Toft Gate Barn, high up on the hillside overlooking Nidderdale with two of our greatest living poets, Carol Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke, Valentine Warner’s incredible sea trout with foraged cure served during his talk, Mark Cocker pointing out a young cuckoo being fed by a meadow pipit, the excitement of children’s den building and a campfire in the woods, and James Rebanks’ talk which was so popular with the people of Nidderdale and beyond.

In a highly-anticipated ceremony on Saturday 25 July, the top prizes in the 2015 poetry competition were announced. The competition, kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Nidderdale AONB, drew in hundreds of entries from across Yorkshire. These were whittled down to a shortlist and the final winners were chosen by competition head judge, Piers Torday. The top three poets in each category were given their prizes by the UK’s poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. Many congratulations to them and to all the children who took part.

Our vision for NiddFest has always been to create a merging of books and nature and to be a festival that is both thought-provoking and entertaining at a time when there is so much interest in, and concern about the natural world. The support for our first festival, by Friends of Nidderdale AONB, the public, the press

and our authors has been overwhelming and we are looking forward to the second NiddFest, scheduled for the 5 to 7 August 2016.

NiddFest Literary FestivalFriends are very proud to support NiddFest – the only ongoing nature writing festival in the UK. Kit Peel, Director, reflects back on NiddFest 2015.

We are pleased to invite you to attend the fourth Annual Forum held by the Northern Upland Chain Local Nature Partnership.

Friday 11 March 2016

2pm to 4.30pm

The Morritt Arms, Greta Bridge, County Durham

The Annual Forum is intended to provide people with an opportunity to find out what work is being done in the name of the LNP, and to discuss matters relating to the future conservation of the area. The LNP continues to be one of the most active in the country, and the collaborations across the partner Protected Landscapes and some of the surrounding areas are bearing fruit and adding value to work locally. Though incorporating a very large area, the LNP has a ‘natural logic’ to it that is in keeping with the original proposals for creating something based more on natural boundaries than political ones.

At the Forum you’ll be able to find out about how the plans and action for ‘cross-border’ work on High Nature Value Farming, data and evidence, habitat restoration and natural capital have taken shape. There will also be a presentation on something that is currently finally receiving more media attention after the devastating floods of this winter – Natural Flood Management. The break out groups afterwards will include an opportunity to present some ‘challenges to Central and Local Government and to the LNP.

For more information and details of how to book visit www.nuclnp.org.uk

You are invited ...

SOME WINNING POEMS

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Ashelby Pasture Project

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Ashelby Pasture Project

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On a bright, chilly day in late March 2015, a small party, members of the Nidderdale Chase Heritage Group, made their way up a steep slope on the east of Gouthwaite Reservoir towards an area of rocky ground. There, on a platform cut into the hillside, overshadowed by a large sycamore tree, they got out their trowels and set to work.

It was a grant from the Friends of Nidderdale AONB Countryside Fund that enabled us to proceed with the Ashelby Pasture excavation, supported by Archaeologist Janis Heward. We were aiming to reveal, understand and record a puzzling feature identified in an earlier study of the landscape of the area (2007-2012). This consisted of three grass covered mounds which seemed to outline a two or possibly three-bay building.

We had looked at historical maps, estate records and other sources from the late 18th century onward but had been unable to find

reference to a building of any kind in this location. The rectangular outline of the feature could only be confirmed on one aerial photograph. We concluded that the building had to be either very recent, or more likely, and more interestingly, dating from before our earliest maps and records in 1782. The fact that this area of Fountains Earth had, since 1175, formed part of the former estates of Fountains Abbey where the monks established several outlying dairy farms and that there was some evidence in the vicinity of industrial activity gave further impetus to our efforts.

The puzzle facing the group was when and why was this structure built in this location and for what purpose? Was it agricultural, industrial or domestic?

As the excavation progressed, some answers began to emerge. The first area to be uncovered has a paved floor, with three distinct areas marked out by different types

of paving, suggesting that this was intended to house animals. A second smaller bay, not apparent from earthworks, appeared which communicates with a third bay via a threshold indicating the doorway. Signs that domestic activity took place were uncovered including a hearth and a built-in platform in one corner. To our surprise, we discovered a further threshold to the side of the hearth leading into a small ‘lobby area’ giving access to a fourth bay. Here, the floor surfaces are flagged throughout with some particularly substantial and slightly raised flagstones outlining a second hearth area backing on to the first. This was obviously the better appointed and most comfortable part of the building.

Many artefacts were found including metal finds – such as iron nails, glass of various colours and thicknesses and numerous pieces of pottery, glazed and unglazed. Further work will be needed to assess these and see what they

What ‘Friends’ can get up to on days out by Peter Dunbar

As always, we are grateful to our AONB staff who provide warm and welcome hospitality wherever we go on our jaunts. On this morning an interesting and well-presented display by the Nidderdale Chase Heritage Group greeted us as we entered the Pateley Bridge Council Chamber which whet our appetite for the afternoon’s outing. Members, Liz Dent and Sheila Wilkins pointed us in the right direction.

You could be excused if you thought that 18th July 2015 was not part of summer. A cold wind greeted a small company of intrepid ‘Friends’ as we made our way from the car park at Wath towards Gouthwaite dam and thence up the field along the Bouthwaite track. The short climb had stimulated our circulation as we continued to ascend up one or two fields, accompanied by landowner, Tom Wheelwright. Our efforts were certainly rewarded. We found

members of the Nidderdale Chase Heritage Group working on a site under the expert guidance of Community Archaeologist, Janis Heward.

We looked at the foundations and floor of a building not recorded on any maps. What was such a building for, when was it built and why in this particular spot? According to the 1782 map the field was known as Ashelby Pasture. The area exposed included setts, cobbles, earthen floor and flagstones. We saw evidence of a hearth and several huge stones which had been set in place by forces of nature and seemed to be incorporated into the structure. Close by is evidence of a ‘hollow-way’ or sunken track leading north from the site.

After two summers’ hard work, the site was revealed to be larger and more intriguing than originally expected. We were standing on Fountains Earth which Roger de Mowbray had granted to Fountains Abbey in 1175. Thanks to the funds granted by the Friends of Nidderdale AONB, work to solve the puzzle began in March 2015 and is ongoing.

Chasing the Past: the Ashelby Pasture Projectby Marie-Anne Hintze, Heritage Volunteer and member of ‘Friends’

can contribute to the history of the site, however, a 17th century clay pipe bowl has been found and a fragment of glass from a wine bottle.

We will probably never know the full story behind this structure and the people who lived and worked there, or why the building was abandoned. However, it adds to our understanding of early farm buildings in Nidderdale as it represents something of a ‘time capsule’, unmodified since it fell out of use centuries ago.

We are grateful to the Friends for making this possible.

Fascinating foundations

A grant from the Friend’s Countryside Fund was awarded to the Nidderdale Chase Heritage Group. Read on to find out how they have been putting the money to good use.

The group with Janis

Heward

An introduction to the day ahead

Being an AONB Volunteer

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Firm Friends

‘Sue – I am told you would be a good person to have on our Steering Group’. Thus started my involvement with the Nidderdale AONB First World War project two years ago. My personal interest in local history meant that I could never be content just to be on ‘the committee’ so I was soon also one of the band of local volunteers.

The project involves various aspects of research into how the Great War affected life and landscape in Nidderdale and also includes work on the Leeds Pals Regiment, who undertook their basic training at an ex-navvy camp at Breary Banks, in Colsterdale near Masham. A group of Leeds volunteers are working on the Leeds Pals research, although one of the first local events was a walk from Masham Station to Breary Banks one Sunday in 2014 to commemorate the young lads arriving from Leeds and walking to start their training. It was an evocative day and finished with a short service at the memorial at Breary Banks.

But back to Nidderdale…. One of our main tasks has been

researching all the local war memorials or honours boards and to build up a list of all those men (and women) who went off to serve for their country and did not return. Some 2,500 names have been put into a spreadsheet and the band of volunteers have each been researching a set of names, attempting to find out information about the families, homes, lives and war records.

The idea is to put all the basic information onto a large spreadsheet, store documents and items of special interest and then to write the stories of the people commemorated. The volunteers meet on a regular basis, share experiences and plan the way forward. ‘Bring and Tell’ WW1 events throughout the area have enabled us to meet interested locals with information and artefacts to share.

I have to admit that I have not been one of the most hard-working researchers and I take my hat off to some volunteers who have spent hundreds of hours on research. For my own part, the work has been a mixture of lows

and highs. Using the ‘FindMyPast’ and ‘Ancestry’ websites can be marvellous or frustrating. For some names very few details can be found, perhaps because it is a common name (apologies to all Smiths) or because the person was not actually local but had been working on one of the estates or large farms. Sometimes there are no war records as many of these were stored in London and were destroyed by fire during the Second World War.

Imagine sitting at a computer for three hours and coming up with only two pieces of information! On the other hand, for some people it is possible to find census information, birth and marriage certificates, war records including details of misdemeanours, illnesses and medals, and war grave information. I had a ‘Eureka moment’ recently when researching the people named on the memorial Plaque in Darley Memorial Hall, which makes all the hours worthwhile.

W.G. Brown was listed in the Commonwealth War Graves record only as W.G. Brown and

it had not been possible to find birth information. Then I found a reference to a wife, Mary Alice, and another to the Holme in Darley. Having done some local history books on Darley and collected hundreds of photos, I delved back into my memory and reached a photo of a wedding between Pullan and Brown in around 1910. I managed to locate the photo and to my delight there was also a list of some of the people present. It was indeed the wedding of Mary Alice Pullan to my W.G. Brown, who was actually William George and who came from Plymouth. Mystery solved – and for the first time we were able to read out his full name during the Remembrance Service in November 2015.

Another part of my work for the project, and also for the Nidderdale Museum in Pateley Bridge, has been the transcribing of a set of letters sent home by three brothers during World War One. George, Wilson and Willie Braithwaite from Dacre Banks all enlisted and amazingly their frequent letters back to ‘Mother, Father and All’ had been kept by the family. A descendant has given us copies of all the letters (around 300 of them!) and I am working through transcribing them and creating folders for each brother which will be displayed in the War Room of the Nidderdale Museum. The folders are at the museum already, so do take time to look at them next time you visit. They really are fascinating, and show just what life was like for these young lads who were thrown into war, and what was important to them. Extra socks, cigarettes and Harrison’s Pomade to kill off the lice are frequent requests.

Volunteering is always interesting, whether it be out in the open, or working on research such as the above. Why not give it a try?

What is CSR and why should your organisation become a Firm Friend?Like me, you may be uncertain what the term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means. A quick internet search revealed several definitions all with common ideas. The European Commission describes it as: “A concept whereby companies decide voluntarily to contribute to a better society and a cleaner environment. A concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis.”

Which ever definition you use, becoming a Firm Friend is a great way to actively signal a business’ ethos and commitment to CSR. For our Firm Friends, it means contributing to important conservation and educational projects in the AONB. Being socially responsible makes business sense, as it demonstrates the values of the organisation showing that it takes a socially and environmentally responsible attitude.

Who can become a Firm Friend? Any business or organisation whether within or outside the AONB can become a Firm Friend irrespective of size. The criteria for membership are that your business supports the aims and values of Nidderdale AONB. These are about protecting and enhancing this nationally designated landscape. It is famous for its amazing views, secluded valleys, rare animals and birds, sweeping moorlands, peaceful reservoirs, traditional stone villages and hardworking communities. But the countryside is vulnerable and needs looking after. Being a Firm Friend can help. Funds donated by Firm Friends are used to support projects like tree planting or restoring heritage sites at risk and for the training of local communities in relevant skill sets. Many projects have a wider environmental impact such as improving drinking water quality or helping to reduce water run-off rates to reduce flood risk or to restore habitat to increase the variety and number of pollinators or to educate young people.

What’s in it for my business? Becoming a Firm Friend has a variety of benefits such as new opportunities to promote your business, discounted outdoor events for your staff and chances to see how your money has been spent.

Okay, I’d like to join but how much does it cost? Firm Friends have set a range of fees to enable businesses of all sizes to opt in. This could be a minimum donation or a contribution to a specific project. Joining could not be easier. Friends will complete the paperwork and keep in touch with regular updates.

To join please contact Peter Harling (Friends secretary) on info@niddaonbfriends.org or call the AONB office 01423 712950

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A Firm Friend says:

“We became Firm Friends after we launched the glamping destination and café at Swinton Bivouac in 2013. It’s a very special place that attracts people throughout the year, and with it being on the edge of the moors a reminder also of the delicate balance between the managed landscape and the wide open Dales. The Swinton Estate as whole, including the hotel, cookery school, falconry centre and soon to be completed spa, is committed to countryside issues and supporting the AONB and Firm Friends is integral to that.”

Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, Swinton Park Estate

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What it’s really like to be an AONB volunteer!It is alleged that volunteering offers a whole host of benefits from being good for our health to making new friends. But what is it really like to be an AONB heritage volunteer? We asked Sue Welch, WW1 Project Volunteer and member of ‘Friends’.

Natural England Team visit Fishpond Wood

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Advice and funding for tree planting

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On 20 October 2015 Neal Topham (Friend’s trustee) and Louise Brown (Historic Nidderdale Project Officer) guided the local Natural England Land Management Team around Fishpond Wood, Bewerley. The team comprises those officers responsible for regulating and monitoring all the SSSIs and managing the uptake of agri-environment schemes in the Yorkshire Dales character area.

Louise provided background information to the site explaining the development of this 19th century designed landscape from its Yorke family origins through to its current restoration under the ownership of Dr Peter Brambleby. She explained his desire to make the site accessible to the public and his objective of promoting the health benefits of outdoor recreation.

With the installation of interpretive materials, supported by a grant from the ‘Friends’ Countryside Fund, this project, which is part of the Upper Nidderdale Landscape Partnership scheme, is reaching completion. Work at Fishpond Wood throughout 2015 has seen it transformed. Working closely with the owner, Dr Peter Brambleby, the wood has been opened up to allow a greater diversity of woodland species, the pond has been dredged, the icehouse repaired, and the feel of the 19th century designed landscape is once again evident.

The historic path to the icehouse has been restored thanks to the hard work of the Nidderdale Conservation Volunteers who have also worked with Peter to manage the wood. Two ‘Welcome’ panels have been installed, one at the eastern entrance and one at Peat Lane, to help visitors understand the significance of the wood, as well as an information panel at the icehouse. An audio trail, downloadable from the Upper Nidderdale Landscape Partnership website (uppernidderdale.org.uk), takes you on a fascinating walk through the woods, with Peter as your guide.

Louise Brown said, “The grant awarded by the ‘Friends’ through the Countryside Fund for interpretation panels has certainly been put to good use. Do come and see them.

‘Friends’ were also awarded a grant from the Yorkshire Garden’s Trust to help with the restoration of the Icehouse.”

Thinking of planting a wood? Free advice and funding is available now!

“I enjoyed every minute of it” observations from Jan Kaars Sijpesteijn, Conservation Volunteer

“Fishpond Wood – ah yes, rhododendrons and a silted pond. We spent many sessions in the woods there, a never ending task – still, small works when compared with Hackfall!”

In 2014 Jan said, “I have volunteered for the AONB for three and a half years and enjoyed every minute of it! I have witnessed the fruits of our labour at Hackfall, Old Spring Wood, the pond at Bewerley, bird boxes, Fir Tree Farm and many other places - always good fun and worthwhile. It was my daughter Alexandra (she worked for the AONB as a trainee) who introduced me to the AONB.

“What we really need are tools for the workshop – nothing worse than working with blunt saws!”

A year later Jan commented further, “It has been a very rewarding year – the sharpening tools that were bought for the barn have proved very useful. It is always good (much better) to work with sharp tools! It should actually save money in the long term as the saw blades can be reset a good few times.”

The tools were paid for through a grant to ‘Friends’ from Harrogate Borough Council’s Community Chest.

Fishpond Wood is one of the AONB’s hidden heritage gems. In recognition of its significance, a grant from the Friends Countryside Fund has contributed to its transformation and long term protection. The work is now attracting attention from across the region.

Trustee, Neal Topham has been working with a range of partners and organisations to discuss and develop the detail of a new woodland grant scheme. Administered by the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT), the scheme is funded through “Fuelcard” and is expected to spend around £200,000 on new woodland over the next two years.

YDMT can now offer grants to support the creation and management of native broadleaf woodlands in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale AONB. Applications from outside this area will also be considered if they meet funding criteria. They can advise you on the planting design and specification, help you complete your application, identify other potential funding opportunities and contractors who may be able to carry out the work for you.

The main focus of your application should be the planting of native broadleaf woodland. However, it may also be able to fund other additional project elements, such as planting non-native species or hedgerows, providing they meet eligibility criteria around biodiversity and conservation. YDMT may also be able to support woodland management activities if they bring biodiversity and conservation benefits, habitat improvements or benefits to protected wildlife species. They hope to cover all costs involved in establishing your new woodland, including the supply and planting of trees and guards, fencing to exclude stock, gates to allow access and initial weeding costs. In some circumstances applicants may be asked to contribute cash, materials or labour.

Additional Criteria

To be eligible for funding your proposed woodland should:

• Significantly conserve, enhance or add to the natural heritage

• Be accessible to the general public or be clearly visible from a public right of way

• Be supported by the local community.

The grant scheme is open for applications. For more information call Chris Lodge at YDMT on 015242 51002.

The restored icehouse at Fishpond Wood

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© Robert Goodison

Natural England Team visit a transformed Fishpond Wood

Firm Friends, Charities and DonorsWe want to say a special big thanks to the businesses, charities and large donors that very generously support the Friends of Nidderdale AONB. Over the last year they have provided nearly £17,000 to support local projects.

The Bivouac, Swinton Park EstateEnvironmentally friendly accommodation and café. T: 01765 535020E: hello@thebivouac.co.ukwww.thebivouac.co.uk

Candela CapitalOffers placement and marketing services to the private equity and real asset community. T: 01423 560918E: info@candela-capital.comwww.candela-capital.com

Farm AdventureTeam building and events venue with a farmers twist! T: 01765 689007E: info@farmadventure.co.ukwww.farmadventure.co.uk

Gracis Consulting LtdProject Leadership and Management Consulting.

Marlow IP RecruitmentRecruitment specialists for the Intellectual Property (IP) market.T: 01423 522838 (Harrogate)E: contact@marlowiprecruit.comwww.marlowiprecruit.com

Nova HealthcareAn independent sector healthcare provider working with prominent local NHS consultants & the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. www.novahealthcare.net

Richard Austin Alloys (Northern) LtdThe UK’s leading independent aluminium and stainless steel stockholder.T: 0113 240 0555www.raaltd.com

Menwith HillBritish American Committee and President Community Heartbeat

Rotary Club of HarrogateSupporting the Harrogate community. www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=200

Ripley Castle ShootJust how a proper shoot day should be.T: 01423 320208M: 07774 271781info@ripleycastleshoot.co.ukwww.ripleycastleshoot.com

Ripon Select Foods LtdFood ingredient manufacturers.T: 01765 601711ingredients@rsf.co.ukwww.rsf.co.uk

Rotary Club of Harrogate BrigantesPart of Rotary International, a worldwide association of business and professional people dedicated to helping communities and individuals in need.

Sylvia and Colin Shepherd Trust Fernhurst Trust

Harrogate Borough CouncilCommunity Chest

Our Firm Friends are:

Our donors are:

Sykes International TradingSupplier of cranes and construction equipment across the globe.T: 01423 503333E: admin@sykesinternational.co.ukwww.sykesinternational.com

Verity Frearson Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors & ValuersT: 01423 562531sales@verityfrearson.co.ukwww.verityfrearson.co.uk

Watershed ConsultingWe help organisations of all sizes to communicate better.T: 01423 755009 or 01423 569000E: douglas@watershed-consulting.comwww.watershed-consulting.com

The Radcliffe Trust

The Countryside Fund is open for grant applications. For information please email Neal Topham on neal.topham73@gmail.com or phone the AONB office 01423 712950.

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at www.niddaonbfriends.org.uk