Events in this category
All events in this category are listed below:
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Dearne Valley Access Exchange
The Dearne Valley Access Exchange is a special, one day conference bringing together local and national experts in accessible tourism and the local tourism industry, in…
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Elijah Scott (1869-1940): The Dearne Valley's Forgotten Champion
Join local historian Stephen Miller as he delves into the life of Elijah Scott, the champion cyclist from the Dearne Valley
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On the Verge- planting & sowing days
As part of the ongoing 'On the Verge' project we will be enhancing around 13,000m2 of roadside verge across Doncaster, Rotherham & Barnsley with an array…
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Your Woods, Your Future
Love nature? Want to get outside and explore your local history & wildlife? Or just enjoy a woodland ramble? Join us for a series of talks and…
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Walking Through History - A geology walk at Conisbrough
Join us and Geologist Andy Howard on a fantastic FREE geology walk near Conisbrough.
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Traditional Hedgelaying 2 - FULLY BOOKED
In this FREE 3 day workshop you will learn the traditional craft/skill of hedgelaying. Turn an unruly and over managed hedgerow into a stock-proof living fence…
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Railway Station Adoption Groups
Adoption of a station by the community adds value to what is already there, and helps make the station more welcoming and attractive: a vital part…
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Sorby Invertebrate Group Xmas Social
Join the DVLP & SIG for a bit of festive Christmas food and drink and to celebrate the events of the past year.
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Sawfly ID for Beginners
Join us for an introductory workshop into Sawflies for beginners.
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National Lottery #ThanksToYou event
WE Great Place, The DVLP & Elsecar Heritage Centre are offering a FREE textile workshop experience at The Button Tin to National Lottery players to say…
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Wetland Habitat Creation at Broomhill Flash LNR
The Garganey Trust; a partner of the DVLP are creating new wetland habitats on a former arable field, adjacent to Broomhill Flash Nature Reserve in the…
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National Lottery #ThanksToYou event
WE Great Place, The DVLP & Elsecar Heritage Centre are offering a FREE Open Studio, tour and mini stitch in at The Button Tin to National…
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National Lottery #ThanksToYou event
WE Great Place, DVLP & Elsecar Heritage Centre are offering a FREE Open Studio, tour and mini stitch in at The Button Tin to National Lottery…
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Bee ID for Beginners (Repeat) (FULLY BOOKED)
Due to phenomenal demand given the success of Steve's last two Bee workshops we have managed to secure another date for those who missed out on…
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Bushcraft Leader Training – Course Open Day
Head out to Howell Woods and find out about a new bespoke bushcraft leader course
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Worsbrough Volunteer Work Day
Join us for a seasonal clean up at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park
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Bushcraft Leader Training - Course Open Day
Head out to Howell Woods and find out about a new bespoke bushcraft leader course
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Snail Identification for Beginners
Join snail expert Robert Cameron of Sorby for an introduction to identifying our land snails. This is a repeat following demand.
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Woodland history walk in Wath Wood
A guided walk exploring the local history of this iconic woodland.
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Of The River - Celebration Event
Join us this October for an evening viewing of original artworks created by local artists, to celebrate the spirit and survival of the River Dearne
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Woodland Wander & Bat Walk in Wath Wood
Discover the secrets of woodland wildlife at dusk
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Destination Green Surveys
We are looking for naturalists and volunteers to help accompany the DVLP & Sorby Natural History Society to carry out a series of wildlife surveys at…
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Doncaster Verge Consultation
A chance to have your say about grass verges in Doncaster.
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Rotherham Verge Consultation
A chance to have your say about grass verges in Rotherham.
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Barnsley Verge Consultation
A chance to have your say in Barnsley?
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Worsbrough Volunteer Work Day
Join us for a seasonal clean up at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park.
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Woodland Wander & Bat Walk at Lady Wood & West Haigh Wood
Discover the secrets of woodland wildlife at dusk.
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CANCELLED-Oak Forest Experience at Lady Wood & West Haigh Wood
Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event, a replacement event will be held later in the year. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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DVLP Summer Celebration Supper - POSTPONED
The next DVLP Celebration Supper will take place on Tuesday 26th June at Elsecar Heritage Centre from 6.30pm
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Wath Woods Evening Bird Chorus
Discover the delights of the bird chorus at dusk
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CANCELLED-Woodland Wildflowers at Broad Ings
Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event, apologies for any inconvenience.
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Broad Ings Bird and Bat Walk
Discover the secrets of woodland wildlife at dusk.
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Dawn Chorus at Howell Woods
Join talented Ornithologist Robyn Guppy for an early morning wander around Howell Woods.
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Magical Minibeast Hunt & Family Ramble
Join Naturalist Gordon Haycock at Lady Wood & West Haigh Wood for a fabulous family ramble and mini beast hunt.
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Oak Forest Experience at Lady Wood & West Haigh Wood
Join Melvyn Mills of Oak Forest Schools and Naturalist Gordon Haycock for an exciting woodland experience.
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Leading the Way
A participative short course on how to lead engaging walks for the public led by Russ Headley of Nature Talks and Walks
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Woodland Wildflowers at Wath Wood and Boyd Royd Wood
Join Naturalist Steven Heaton to look at the wonders of woodland ground flora in Spring
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Invasive & Non Native Species (INNS) Workshop
An introductory workshop to the identification & management of INNS & Biosecurity measures in Yorkshire. Perfect for volunteer or community groups wishing to learn more.
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Woodland Wildflowers at Howell Woods
Join Naturalist Steven Heaton to look at the wonders of woodland ground flora in Spring.…
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Access For All
In the UK there are: 1.86 million people with sight loss 9 million people who are deaf or hard of hearing 1.2 million wheelchair users 2 million people whose lives…
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Bee ID Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
Due to the popularity of the first workshop we are offering another session with Stephen Falks. A one day FREE workshop to learn how to identify…
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DVLP Celebration Supper
The next DVLP Celebration Supper will take place on Tuesday 27th March at Elsecar Heritage Centre from 6.30pm
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Mammal Identification (25th Feb & 25th March 2018)
A fantastic and FREE opportunity to learn all about UK Mammal Identification with Debbie Alston of the Mammal Society. * Please note day 2 will now take…
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Bee Identification Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
A one day workshop to learn how to identify British wild bees under the microscope.
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Worsbrough Mill & CP Volunteer Workday
Join us for our next volunteer work day at the beautiful Worsbrough Mill & CP & help make a real difference for visitors & wildlife.
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Wath Wood Consultation Workshop
The Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership is working with Barnsley Council and other partners to deliver community events in the woods and plan woodland management. We are…
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Lady Wood Consultation Workshop
Lady Wood and nearby West Haigh Wood are lovely woods within easy walking distance of Grimethorpe.
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River Dearne Reflections - A Creative Writing Experience
Join local songwriters Ray Hearne and Hayley Youell for a free creative writing session inspired by the River Dearne
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Sorby Invertebrate Group Xmas Social
SIG's Xmas Social, everyone welcome.
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CANCELLED-An Introduction to Woodland Mosses and Liverworts
Unfortunately we have had to postpone this event, please check back in 2018 for a new date. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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HLF Funding Workshop
Would you like to learn more about the funding available through the Heritage Lottery Fund?
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Pop-up Poetry Picnic
As part of our Art of the Dearne project, join local songwriters Ray Hearne and Hayley Youell at RSPB Old Moor and create your very own…
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Drop-in Stone Carving Workshop
As part of our Art of the Dearne project, join sculptor Dan Jones and have a go at stone carving at this free drop-in workshop at…
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Howell Wood BioBlitz
Spend the day exploring and recording the wildlife of Howell woods and discover what’s living in your local area by joining this BioBlitz event.
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Bat & Moth Night
Join Roseanna from the DVLP team along with the Yorkshire Branch of the British Naturalists Association (BNA) for a fascinating evening dedicated to some of our…
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Bats of Wath Wood (Re-scheduled)
Join us for a fun evening exploring the hidden world of bats that inhabit Wath Woods via a guided walk.
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Minibeasts of Wath Wood - CANCELLED
If you go down to the woods today......
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Woodland Groundflora of Howell Woods - CANCELLED
An introductory day looking at woodland ground flora of Howell Woods.
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Spring Tree Identification - FULLY BOOKED
A one day course looking at how to identify trees in leaf with local expert Steven Rutherford of the British Naturalists Association (BNA).
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Woodland Groundflora of Potters Hole Plantation
An introductory day looking at woodland ground flora of Potters Hole Plantation.
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The Romany Woodsman - A Living History Exhibition
An exciting opportunity to meet the Romany Woodsman, at his 'settlement' in Worsbrough Mill Country Park.
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CANCELLED-Bats of Wath Wood
Unfortunately due to the torrential rain this walk has been cancelled. Please check back for a revised date, apologies for any inconvenience.
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An Introduction to Spider Identification - FULLY BOOKED
Join spider expert Paul Lee's of Arachne Ecology for this one day introductory course into spider identification in the UK. APOLOGIES BUT THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW…
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The Romany Woodsman - A Living History Exhibition
An exciting opportunity to meet the Romany Woodsman, at his 'settlement' in Worsbrough Mill Country Park.
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Bat Discovery Walk
Join bat specialists for an evening walk in West Haigh Woods, using bat detectors to identify calls and experience bats in flight.
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Bat Discovery Walk
Join bat specialists for an evening walk in Wombwell Woods, using bat detectors to identify calls and experience bats in flight.
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CANCELLED - Potters Hole Dawn Chorus
Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Potters Hole Dawn Chorus event planned for 8th May. We hope to organise further events in the future so…
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Guided Bat Walk
Join local expert Derek Whiteley and bat enthusiast Roseanna from the team for this guided bat walk along Elsecar Canal.
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Elsecar Canal Spring Clean Up & Nature Discovery Day
Join us for a family fun day exploring the history and wildlife along Elsecar’s 1798 Georgian canal and its towpaths.
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CANCELLED - Wombwell Woods Dawn Chorus
Enjoy a fun and informative early morning walk with a bird-song expert to learn and understand the songs and calls of woodland birds inhabiting Wombwell Woods…
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Dawn Chorus at Howell Wood
Enjoy a fun and informative early morning walk with a bird-song expert to learn and understand the songs and calls of woodland birds at Howell Wood.
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Hedgelaying & Coppice Training for Beginners
In this FREE 3 day workshop you will learn the traditional craft/skill of hedgelaying. Turn an unruly and over managed hedgerow into a stock-proof living fence…
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South Yorkshire Natural History Day
The event is an annual festival, get-together and symposium of amateur natural history societies in South Yorkshire with speakers and displays from the local and county…
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1866 Oaks Colliery experience
Explore the Oaks Colliery site in virtual reality!
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Worsbrough Mill & Country Park Tidy Up
Join the DVLP team, Twigs and museum staff for a day of volunteer winter management and maintenance on site to help improve the site for visitors…
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CANCELLED- Experiences of a Mines Rescuer
Join us for this free talk offering a unique insight into what the rescuers at the 1866 Oaks Colliery Disaster would have faced.
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1866 Oaks Colliery experience
Explore the Oaks Colliery site in virtual reality!
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Two Memorials Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Invertebrate Recording in the Dearne
Join Roseanna from the DVLP and Derek Whiteley with tutors from Sorby Invertebrate Group to explore the basics of recording and preserving insects in the Dearne…
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12 December 1866- 150 Years After the Oaks Disaster
On the 150th anniversary, to the day, of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we remember those who lost their lives in this special event.
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Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial Service
A special service to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1866 Oaks Colliery Disaster.
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Barnsley Main Oaks Disaster Event
A special event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster.
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Barnsley Cemetery Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Celebration Supper
The second of our Celebration Suppers - the chance to find out more about what the DVLP has being doing and learn about the work of…
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Find your Oaks Disaster Ancestors
Do you need help getting started researching your ancestors?
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Winter tree Identification
Join Roseanna Burton from the DVLP team, and local naturalist Steven Rutherford of British Naturalists Association (BNA) for a fun day exploring our winter woodlands to…
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Hoyle Mill Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Explore Wildlife Archives
Join us for a free trip to the University of York Borthwick Institute to view exciting wildlife archive materials from sites within in the Dearne Valley.…
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Fabulous Fungi
Come and join us for this workshop dedicated to learning all about fungi.
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Working with Wood
Join local wood worker Malcolm Poskitt for a workshop in the art of hand carving letters in woodwork.
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Barnsley Main Work Day
We are working with the Barnsley Central Area Team to tidy up the Barnsley Main site ahead of the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster.
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Barnsley Main Work Day
We are working with the Barnsley Central Area Team to tidy up the Barnsley Main site ahead of the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster.
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Celebration Supper
**Please note this event is now sold out - we will be organising more networking events in the future so keep an eye out for updates**
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Two Memorials Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Old Moor Memories
RSPB Old Moor is a wildlife haven at the heart of the Dearne Valley. But it wasn’t always that way. Do you have any memories or…
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Barnsley Cemetery Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Hoyle Mill Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Barnsley Main Work Day
We are working with the Barnsley Central Area Team to tidy up the Barnsley Main site ahead of the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster.
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Family Discovery Day
Join us for a day of bug hunts, nature crafts and outdoor exploration for all the family!
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Wombwell Woods Weekend 2016
Join us for a FREE creative, fun-filled weekend designed to give you and your family a boost and reconnect communities with their local wildlife and heritage.
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Barnsley Main Talk and Tidy Up
Join us for our first community clean up day at Barnsley Main.
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Two Memorials Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Barnsley Cemetery Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Hoyle Mill Oaks Disaster Walk
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster we are delivering a series of three guided walks telling the story of the disaster.
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Willow Workshop
Experience the wonderful world of willow for a day.
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Ardsley Oaks Memorial Talk
Join us for this free talk about the 1866 Oaks Disaster and the fascinating story of how it was remembered with the memorial at Christ Church,…
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Oaks Disaster Talk
To launch Explore Your Archives week in Barnsley we will be giving a talk on the Oaks Disaster at Experience Barnsley.
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Parkhill Brickworks Clean Up
Parkhill Nature Reserve Needs your help!
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Memories of Maurice
The DVLP is developing a play based on the enigmatic Maurice Dobson. Did you know him or do you remember him?
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Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Day
Come and see the reptiles and amphibians of the Dearne Valley with local expert John Newton.
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'Train the Trainer' Wildlife Surveys
This training session will give you a great opportunity to learn more about wildlife surveys.
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Wombwell Woods Take Over
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2015 saw the culmination of 12 weeks of initial discussions and planning with UPLIFT, on behalf of Creative Recovery, to…