Don’t forget to let us know by email in advance if you will be attending the Summer BBQ on Sat 1st August. This is a great way to find out more about the future plans for the North Pennines Smallholders group and also a way to connect with other smallholders from around the North Pennines (and beyond) . However …
Two new events over the coming months have just been added to the calendar. Everyone is welcome to attend these events but please note that advanced notification by email is required. This helps to ensure the proper arrangements are in place and that the event runs as smoothly as possible so please use the links below to find out more …
Do you have a meadow area that you would like to diversify? Would you like to find out how to collect seeds and grow plug plants? If so, do join in with these plans… Plan 1: To collect wood cranesbill seeds in July and great burnet seeds in August. Plan 2: Come along on a seed cleaning and sowing …
Those of you who were at the meeting of the North Pennines Smallholders Network in Allendale last April will remember that we discussed the need for members of the network to start taking a more active role. If we want the Network to continue beyond the lifetime of the AONB Partnership’s Nectarworks project, members need to ensure …
A new “Learn To Mow” event has been added which will be particularly relevant for those needing to manage grass or weeds like bramble, thistle, dock and rush in areas where machinery is not possible or suitable. Full details including how to book a place are on the Learn To Mow event calendar page. The 2 day course …
Originally a simple Facebook page was created just to accompany this website with the intention of using it to promote the news and events that were added to the website. Now the time has come for a dedicated North Pennines Smallholders group on Facebook which will add another way for people to connect and share experiences. If you …
The feedback and notes from the most recent smallholder meeting held in Allendale back in March are now available. Please take the time to download this and read it through, any questions or comments can be posted either on the forum here or by email. Highlights The meeting was fairly well attended and there were quite a number …
The North Pennines AONB are looking for volunteers to undertake bumblebee surveys in the gardens of interested residents in and around the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Volunteers will visit residents gardens to survey for different bumblebee species and specific bee-friendly plants. The completed survey will form the basis of the Gardening for …
The North Pennines AONB Partnership are holding another evening meeting at the Golden Lion in Allendale on 19 March. This is particularly relevant as there will be an open discussion on the further development of the North Pennines Smallholder Network. Click here for full details of the meeting which include the relevant contact so please email Ruth in advance …
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Here are some details of a survey being conducted on behalf of the Landworkers’ Alliance which may be of interest to North Pennines Smallholders: I am writing to invite you to take part in a survey of the productivity of small farms in the UK? I am undertaking this work on behalf of the Landworkers’ …