What’s On

You can find out about all our upcoming events below.

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Previous Events

Railway Walk: Herons Above!

Following part of the ‘Heron Way’ we take the Trans Pennine Trail and public footpaths from Conisbrough station across the Dearne Valley.

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15^th June 2019, 10:00 (Event Finished)
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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11^th April 2019, 09:30 (Event Finished)

The Ironworks - Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley
Local history for all - An introductory workshop

Have you ever wanted to know the history of your house, a local industry, a forgotten hero or infamous local story?

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29^th March 2019, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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27^th March 2019, 19:30 (Event Finished)

Concertina Club, Mexborough
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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12^th March 2019, 10:00 (Event Finished)
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…

Press Release

23^rd February 2019, 10:00 (Event Finished)

The Ironworks - Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley
Common Lichens on Trees (ID Workshop) - FULLY BOOKED

Steve Price, the Lichen Recorder for Sorby NHS, will be helping you to learn about and identify those lichens that are commonly found on trees. Particularly…

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17^th February 2019, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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26^th January 2019, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Conisbrough
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…

Press Release

18^th January 2019, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Winter Tree ID (repeat)

Due to demand woodland expert Steve & Robyn from Haycock and Jay Associates will be running a repeat of the popular winter tree ID workshop as…

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19^th January 2019, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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15^th January 2019, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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17^th December 2018, 15:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Sawfly ID for Beginners

Join us for an introductory workshop into Sawflies for beginners.

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17^th December 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Leading the Way (Repeat)

A participative short course on how to lead engaging walks for the public led by Russ Headley of Nature Talks and Walks. Due to the popularity…

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14^th December 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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8^th December 2018, 15:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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…

Press Release

8^th December 2018, 11:00 (Event Finished)
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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7^th December 2018, 16:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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5^th December 2018, 12:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Traditional Hedgelaying 1

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…

Press Release

30^th November 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Harvest Mouse Annual Nest Count

Join Roseanna from the DVLP team with Derek Whiteley of Sorby Mammal Group for an afternoon of small mammal recording at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park.…

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25^th November 2018, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Intermediate Bee ID

Following the success of Steven Falk's Bee ID workshop for beginners, we are privileged to be holding a further Bee workshop for more intermediate recorders, or…

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18^th November 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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17^th November 2018, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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12^th November 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Howell Wood , South Elmsall
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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10^th November 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Howell Wood , South Elmsall
Worsbrough Volunteer Work Day

Join us for a seasonal clean up at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park

Press Release

10^th November 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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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27^th October 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Woodland history walk in Wath Wood

A guided walk exploring the local history of this iconic woodland.

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13^th October 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
The wonder of wetland flies - part 2

Join expert Derek Whiteley of Sorby Invertebrate Group (SIG) for this fascinating workshop into snail killing flies.

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12^th October 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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4^th October 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Thurnscoe Train Station , Thurnscoe
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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3^rd October 2018, 19:00 (Event Finished)

The Ironworks - Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley
Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Broad Ings

Take part in archaeological explorations as we investigate test pits in the beautiful woodland of Broad Ings.

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20^th September 2018, 13:30 (Event Finished)

Tankersley Welfare Hall, Tankersley
On the Verge- Botanical Assessments (Denaby)

As part of our exciting partnership project 'On the Verge' we will be holding a series of FREE introductory training workshops into species that can be…

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15^th September 2018, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Pastures Road, Mexborough
On the Verge- Birds & Butterflies (RSPB Old Moor)

As part of our exciting partnership project 'On the Verge' we will be holding a series of FREE introductory training workshops into species that can be…

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10^th September 2018, 17:30 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
Woodland Wander & Bat Walk in Wath Wood

Discover the secrets of woodland wildlife at dusk

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6^th September 2018, 20:00 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
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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6^th September 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Doncaster Road, Conisbrough
On the Verge-Birds & Butterflies (Denaby)

As part of our exciting partnership project 'On the Verge' we will be holding a series of FREE introductory training workshops into species that can be…

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30^th August 2018, 17:30 (Event Finished)

Pastures Road, Mexborough
On the Verge- Botanical Assessments (RSPB Old Moor)

As part of our exciting partnership project 'On the Verge' we will be holding a series of FREE introductory training workshops into species that can be…

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25^th August 2018, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
Doncaster Verge Consultation

A chance to have your say about grass verges in Doncaster.

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14^th August 2018, 18:00 (Event Finished)

High Street, Barnburgh, Doncaster
Rotherham Verge Consultation

A chance to have your say about grass verges in Rotherham.

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8^th August 2018, 18:00 (Event Finished)

Main Street , Wentworth
Barnsley Verge Consultation

A chance to have your say in Barnsley?

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7^th August 2018, 18:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Worsbrough Volunteer Work Day

Join us for a seasonal clean up at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park.

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27^th July 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Woodland Wander & Bat Walk at Lady Wood & West Haigh Wood

Discover the secrets of woodland wildlife at dusk.

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26^th July 2018, 21:00 (Event Finished)

Ladywood Road Entrance , Barnsley
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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25^th July 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Ladywood Road Entrance , Barnsley
CANCELLED-A walk on the wild side at Wath Woods

Unfortunately due to the weather we have had to postpone this event until later in the year we apologise for any inconvenience.

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14^th July 2018, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
Geology Rocks in Barnburgh Village

Join us and Geologist Andy Howard for a fantastic FREE geology workshop.

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7^th July 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

High Street, Barnburgh, Doncaster
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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26^th June 2018, 18:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Wath Woods Evening Bird Chorus

Discover the delights of the bird chorus at dusk

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16^th June 2018, 20:00 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
Destination Green Rail 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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14^th June 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
CANCELLED-Woodland Wildflowers at Broad Ings

Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event, apologies for any inconvenience.

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1^st June 2018, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Broad Ings Broad Ings Woods, Pilley
Broad Ings Bird and Bat Walk

Discover the secrets of woodland wildlife at dusk.

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31^st May 2018, 20:00 (Event Finished)

Broad Ings Pilley Hills, Pilley
Dawn Chorus at Howell Woods

Join talented Ornithologist Robyn Guppy for an early morning wander around Howell Woods.

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31^st May 2018, 06:00 (Event Finished)

Howell Wood , South Elmsall
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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30^th May 2018, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Ladywood Road Entrance , Barnsley
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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29^th May 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Ladywood Road Entrance , Barnsley
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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24^th May 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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19^th May 2018, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
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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17^th May 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Woodland Wildflowers at Howell Woods

Join Naturalist Steven Heaton to look at the wonders of woodland ground flora in Spring.…

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12^th May 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Howell Wood , South Elmsall
A Kestrel for a Knave land art

Would you like to get involved in creating a giant piece of Tour de Yorkshire (TdY) land art, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the publication of…

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3^rd May 2018, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Road, Barnsley
Using Aquatic Flies to Assess Local Wetlands

Join Derek Whiteley of Sorby Invertebrate Group (SIG) to learn all about Wetland Soldierflies (Aquatic Strats), Wetland Hoverflies and Snail-killing Flies (Sciomyzidae) and how these species…

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27^th April 2018, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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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24^th April 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
UK Leaf & Click Beetle ID

These are two very popular groups of beetles with many “easy hits” and some difficult ones. So, whatever your level of expertise Alan, ground beetle recorder…

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12^th April 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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28^th March 2018, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Postponed - Celebration Supper - Tuesday 27th March

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27^th March 2018, 18:30 (Event Finished)
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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27^th March 2018, 18:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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25^th February 2018, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Uncovering the Past - Archaeological finds from Monk Bretton Priory

Step into the shoes of an archaeologist at this FREE workshop and discover more about Monk Bretton Priory.

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24^th March 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
Willow Tit Survey & ID

Come along and learn more about this rare & nationally declining bird & how you can help with it's conservation in the Dearne.

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19^th March 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Bee Identification Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)

A one day workshop to learn how to identify British wild bees under the microscope.

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25^th February 2018, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Elsecar Tidy Up Day

We're looking for volunteers to help us and the South Area Tidy Team spruce up an unloved area of Elsecar.

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15^th February 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Flora, Fauna & Fabric

Join textile artist Gemma Nemer from The Button Tin to create hand stitched dragonflies, flowers and lily pads.

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15^th February 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
Creating Nature Sketch Books – Family workshop

Join local artist Louise Wright at RSPB Old Moor to create nature sketch books

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15^th February 2018, 13:00 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
Creating Nature Sketch Books - Family workshop

Join local artist Louise Wright at RSPB Old Moor to create nature sketch books.

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15^th February 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
Elsecar Tidy Up Day

We're looking for volunteers to help us and the South Area Tidy Team spruce up an unloved area of Elsecar.

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14^th February 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Broad Ings & Potters Hole Plantation Consultation Workshop

Broad Ings Wood and nearby Potter Holes Plantation are lovely woods within easy walking distance of Tankersley and Pilley.

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8^th February 2018, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Tankersley Welfare Hall, Tankersley
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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3^rd February 2018, 10:00 (Event Finished)
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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31^st January 2018, 15:30 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
Lady Wood Consultation Workshop

Lady Wood and nearby West Haigh Wood are lovely woods within easy walking distance of Grimethorpe.

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26^th January 2018, 15:20 (Event Finished)

Ladywood Primary School, Grimethorpe Barnsley
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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17^th January 2018, 18:00 (Event Finished)
Sorby Invertebrate Group Xmas Social

SIG's Xmas Social, everyone welcome.

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20^th December 2017, 16:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Ladybird & Soldier Beetle ID

An introductory workshop to the identification and survey of two groups of conspicuous beetles. Led by local expert Derek Whiteley of Sorby Invertebrate Group and Roseanna…

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20^th December 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Winter Tree Identification

Many people find trees in the winter without leaves difficult to identify, but once you get used to looking at them and know what to look…

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2^nd December 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)
Urban Walk and Poetry in the Pub

The DVLP are working with the Hear My Voice on a series of poetry and writing events this Autumn.

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30^th November 2017, 19:00 (Event Finished)

31 The Arcade, Barnsley
CANCELLED Neon River: Painting and Drawing Workshop

Apologies, this event has now been cancelled.

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27^th November 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Joseph Locke House Heelis Street, Barnsley
"Sonnets and Stargazing" with James Nash

The DVLP are working with the Hear My Voice on a series of poetry and writing events this Autumn.

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24^th November 2017, 18:30 (Event Finished)

62 Eldon Street, Barnsley
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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17^th November 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Ladywood Road Entrance , Barnsley
HLF Funding Workshop

Would you like to learn more about the funding available through the Heritage Lottery Fund?

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14^th November 2017, 18:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Harvest Mouse Annual Nest Count

Join Roseanna from the DVLP team with Derek Whiteley of Sorby Mammal Group for an afternoon of small mammal recording at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park.…

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12^th November 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Adult Printmaking Workshop - FULLY BOOKED

As part of our Art of the Dearne project, join local artist Louise Wright and discover the beautiful art of printmaking.

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11^th November 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Heritage Walk and Pub Poetry

The DVLP are working with the Hear My Voice on a series of poetry and writing events this Autumn.

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8^th November 2017, 19:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
River Dearne Walking and Drawing Workshop

As part of our Art of the Dearne project join sculptor Dan Jones on this guided walking and drawing workshop, inspired by the River Dearne

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4^th November 2017, 13:00 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
River Dearne Walking and Drawing Workshop

As part of our Art of the Dearne project join sculptor Dan Jones on this guided walking and drawing workshop, inspired by the River Dearne.

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4^th November 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
Sculpting the Dearne

As part of our Art of the Dearne project join Dan Jones and help to create pieces for his final sculpture at this drop in workshop

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2^nd November 2017, 13:00 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
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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2^nd November 2017, 12:00 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
Sculpting the Dearne

As part of our Art of the Dearne project join Dan Jones and help to create pieces for his final sculpture at this drop in workshop

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2^nd November 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
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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28^th October 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Brookfields Park , Rotherham
Friend or Foe? An Introduction to Slug Identification (Repeat)

Due to the popularity of last years slug Identification workshop we will be holding a repeat course. A chance for gardeners to make peace with their enemies…

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8^th October 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Invertebrate Recording at Cathill Quarry

Join the DVLP and tutors of Sorby Invertebrate Group (SIG) for a day of specialist recording out in the field. The day will focus on Cathill,…

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17^th September 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Cathil, Darfield
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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2^nd September 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Howell Wood , South Elmsall
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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26^th August 2017, 20:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Invertebrate Recording at Worsbrough Reservoir & Country Park

Join Sorby Invertebrate Group (SIG) and the DVLP for a great day out in the field at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park recording summer invertebrates.

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12^th July 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Invertebrate Recording at Phoenix Park

Join the DVLP and tutors of Sorby Invertebrate Group (SIG) for a day of specialist recording out in the field. The day will focus on Phoenix…

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5^th July 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Invertebrates at New Park Springs

Join the DVLP and Sorby Invertebrate group (SIG) for a day out in the field surveying our summer insects at New Park Springs, the former…

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4^th July 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Marvellous Mollusc Recording Day

Robert Cameron local Conchologist will be sharing his vast knowledge of slugs & snails on this Sorby Invertebrate Group field visit down at Wombwell Woods.

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1^st July 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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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19^th June 2017, 21:30 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
Grass Identification Workshop - Fully Booked

This introductory workshop is aimed at beginners and people who want to revise and improve their identification skills in grasses and will be led by tutors…

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13^th June 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Barnsley Main Volunteer Work Day

We are working with the Barnsley Main Heritage Group and the Barnsley Central Area Team to protect and improve the Barnsley Main site for visitors.

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3^rd June 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
Minibeasts of Wath Wood - CANCELLED

If you go down to the woods today......

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1^st June 2017, 13:00 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
Woodland Groundflora of Howell Woods - CANCELLED

An introductory day looking at woodland ground flora of Howell Woods.

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31^st May 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Howell Wood , South Elmsall
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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27^th May 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Hague Lane, Rotherham
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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23^rd May 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Woodland Groundflora of Potters Hole Plantation

An introductory day looking at woodland ground flora of Potters Hole Plantation.

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24^th May 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Super Shieldbugs

Join local expert Jim Flanagan of Sorby Invertebrate group for a day dedicated to the survey and identification of shieldbugs.

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21^st May 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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16^th May 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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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17^th May 2017, 20:30 (Event Finished)

Wath Wood Bottom/Gypsy Green Lane, Wath
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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16^th May 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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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10^th May 2017, 20:15 (Event Finished)

Ladywood Road Entrance , Barnsley
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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9^th May 2017, 20:15 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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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8^th May 2017, 05:30 (Event Finished)
The Price of Coal: Barry Hines and mining (session 5)

The last of five workshops exploring the theme of coal mining in the writing of Barry Hines.

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3^rd May 2017, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library, Hoyland
Barnsley Butterfly Atlas

This introductory session will promote the exciting launch of the new 'Barnsley Butterfly Atlas' and associated butterfly survey programme.

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2^nd May 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
CANCELLED-Woodland Bird Dawn Chorus

Unfortunately this event will no longer take place, we apologies for any inconvenience.

Events

29^th April 2017, 06:00 (Event Finished)

Conisbrough Mill Piece , Conisbrough
CANCELLED- The Price of Coal: Barry Hines and mining (session 4)

The forth of five workshops exploring the theme of coal mining in the writing of Barry Hines.

Events

26^th April 2017, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library, Hoyland
The Price of Coal: Barry Hines and mining (session 3)

The third of five workshops exploring the theme of coal mining in the writing of Barry Hines.

Events

19^th April 2017, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library, Hoyland
Guided Bat Walk

Join local expert Derek Whiteley and bat enthusiast Roseanna from the team for this guided bat walk along Elsecar Canal.

Events

15^th April 2017, 20:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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.

Events

15^th April 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
The Price of Coal: Barry Hines and mining (session 2)

The second of five workshops exploring the theme of coal mining in the writing of Barry Hines.

Events

12^th April 2017, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library, Hoyland
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…

Events

7^th April 2017, 06:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Amphibian Safari at Wombwell Woods

Evening walk to see amphibians as they head to the ponds for breeding. Toad count event! In association with Yorkshire Amphibian and Reptile Group. Please bring…

Events

6^th April 2017, 19:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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.

Events

6^th April 2017, 06:30 (Event Finished)

Howell Wood , South Elmsall
Howell Wood Amphibian Safari

An evening walk to see amphibians as they head to the ponds for breeding. Toad count event! In association with Yorkshire Amphibian and Reptile Group.

Events

5^th April 2017, 19:30 (Event Finished)

Howell Wood , South Elmsall
The Price of Coal: Barry Hines and mining (session 1)

The first of five workshops exploring the theme of coal mining in the writing of Barry Hines.

Events

5^th April 2017, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library, Hoyland
Recording Aquatic Invertebrates

Join local expert Stuart Crofts and Roseanna from the DVLP team for a day of recording live aquatic invertebrates. The day will start by collecting local…

Events

30^th March 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Spring Invertebrates with Sorby

Join Sorby Invertebrate group for a fun day of spring recording out at Littleworth Park, the former site of Monk Bretton Colliery.

Events

29^th March 2017, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Priory Road , Barnsley
Birding for Wording

The Hear My Voice Literacy Festival 2017 aims to be a wonderful celebration of the past years work. The festival has something for everyone, from ranting…

Events

25^th March 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Old Moor Lane, Barnsley
WordPress Website Workshop

A one-stop workshop which will teach you everything you need to build your own WordPress Website

Events

22^nd March 2017, 09:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
The Ebenezer Elliot Literary and Heritage Walk

The Hear My Voice Literacy Festival 2017 aims to be a wonderful celebration of the past years work. The festival has something for everyone, from ranting…

Events

18^th March 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre, Darfield
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…

Events

13^th March 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Adult Caddisfly Workshop

This will be an indoor session looking at caddisfly adults. Stuart Crofts is working on a new identification (family level) key for these fascinating and complex…

Events

11^th March 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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…

Events

6^th March 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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…

Events

25^th February 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)
Barnsley Main Volunteer Work Day

We are working with the Barnsley Main Heritage Group and the Barnsley Central Area Team to protect and improve the Barnsley Main site for visitors.

Events

25^th February 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
Archaeology Workshop – Archive Skills

Take part in this interactive workshop and develop your archive research skills

Events

22^nd February 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
Archaeology Workshop - Archive Skills

Take part in this interactive workshop and develop your archive research skills

Events

20^th February 2017, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
Barnsley Main Volunteer Work Day

We are working with the Barnsley Main Heritage Group and the Barnsley Central Area Team to protect and improve the Barnsley Main site for visitors.

Events

17^th February 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
Maurice Dobson- a story of bravery, acceptance and love

A free talk as part of the National Festival of LGBT History.

Events

11^th February 2017, 10:30 (Event Finished)

York Explore Library and Archives Library Square, York
When the Oaks Fired Exhibition

This exhibition at Experience Barnsley tells the story of the 1866 Oaks Colliery Disaster through the experiences of the people who witnessed this terrible tragedy.

Events

30^th November 2016, 09:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
1866 Oaks Colliery experience

Explore the Oaks Colliery site in virtual reality!

Events

28^th January 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
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…

Events

21^st January 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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.

Events

17^th January 2017, 18:30 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
1866 Oaks Colliery experience

Explore the Oaks Colliery site in virtual reality!

Events

14^th January 2017, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
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.

Events

17^th December 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Christ Church, Ardsley
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…

Events

15^th December 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Hedgelaying Workshop

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…

Events

12^th December 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
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.

Events

12^th December 2016, 18:30 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial Service

A special service to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1866 Oaks Colliery Disaster.

Events

11^th December 2016, 15:00 (Event Finished)

Christ Church, Ardsley
Barnsley Main Oaks Disaster Event

A special event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster.

Events

11^th December 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
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.

Events

10^th December 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Cemetery, Barnsley
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…

Events

7^th December 2016, 18:00 (Event Finished)

The Ironworks - Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley
Archaeology Workshop - Project Design

Take part in this workshop and learn all about designing your own archaeological project

Events

7^th December 2016, 15:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Find your Oaks Disaster Ancestors

Do you need help getting started researching your ancestors?

Events

7^th December 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
Archaeology Workshop - Aerial Photography

Take part in an interactive session and learn all about using aerial photography to see archaeological features

Events

5^th December 2016, 15:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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…

Events

3^rd December 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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.

Events

3^rd December 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Dearne Valley Park, Barnsley
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.…

Events

1^st December 2016, 09:00 (Event Finished)
Evaluation Made Exciting!

A one day workshop guiding you through exciting and effective evaluation techniques

Events

22^nd November 2016, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Ian McMillan Oaks Disaster Writing Workshop

In the build up to the launch of our 'When the Oaks Fired' exhibition come and get hands on with some creative writing.

Events

21^st November 2016, 19:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
An Introduction to Picture Wing Flies

This workshop will concentrate on the identification of Picture Wing Flies in the families Tephritidae and Ulidiidae.

Events

20^th November 2016, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Oaks Disaster Talk- Friends of Barnsley Archives

A special talk as part of the 150th anniversary commemorations of England's worst mining disaster.

Events

14^th November 2016, 19:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
Harvest Mouse Recording-volunteers wanted

Join Roseanna from the DVLP team with Derek Whiteley of Sorby Mammal Group for an afternoon of small mammal recording at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park.…

Events

13^th November 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Barnsley Main Work Day

We are working with the Barnsley Main Heritage Group and the Barnsley Central Area Team to tidy up the Barnsley Main site ahead of the 150th…

Events

23^rd October 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
Barnsley Main Work Day

We are working with the Barnsley Main Heritage Group and the Barnsley Central Area Team to tidy up the Barnsley Main site ahead of the 150th…

Events

21^st October 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
Fabulous Fungi

Come and join us for this workshop dedicated to learning all about fungi.

Events

15^th October 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Working with Wood

Join local wood worker Malcolm Poskitt for a workshop in the art of hand carving letters in woodwork.

Events

1^st October 2016, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Cudworth Community Workshop Cudworth Community Workshops, Cudworth, Barnsley
Friend or Foe? An Introduction to Slug Identification

A chance for gardeners to make peace with their enemies and for people with an interest in our mollusc friends, a day dedicated to our British…

Events

24^th September 2016, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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.

Events

18^th September 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
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.

Events

16^th September 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
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**

Events

15^th September 2016, 18:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Write on Mexborough!

Free poetry pamphlet launch at the Concertina Club, Mexborough.

Events

14^th September 2016, 19:30 (Event Finished)

Concertina Club Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough
Introduction to Oral History

Come along to this free training session with oral history expert Gemma Geldart.

Events

13^th September 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Guided Bat Walk

Join Roseanna from the DVLP team and the Dearne Valley Ramblers for a guided bat walk at Elsecar.

Events

7^th September 2016, 20:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Friends of Barnsley Main

Join us and the Central Area Team for the second meeting of the new 'Friends of Barnsley Main' group.

Events

5^th September 2016, 18:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyle Mill Inn 150 Pontefract Road, Barnsley
An Introduction to Shield and Plant bugs

Join Jim Flanagan, Hemiptera expert with the Sorby Natural History Society at an introductory identification workshop looking at terrestrial true bugs (otherwise known as ‘Het’ bugs…

Events

21^st August 2016, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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.

Events

20^th August 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Christ Church, Ardsley
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…

Events

16^th August 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
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.

Events

13^th August 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Cemetery, Barnsley
Friends of Barnsley Main

Join us and the Central Area Team for the first meeting of the new 'Friends of Barnsley Main' group.

Events

9^th August 2016, 18:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyle Mill Inn 150 Pontefract Road, Barnsley
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.

Events

6^th August 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Dearne Valley Park, Barnsley
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.

Events

5^th August 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
Family Discovery Day

Join us for a day of bug hunts, nature crafts and outdoor exploration for all the family!

Events

2^nd August 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Stainborough Park , Barnsley
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.

Events

30^th July 2016, 13:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Invertebrates of Cadeby Pit Top

Come along and join Sorby Invertebrate Group (SIG) and Roseanna Burton from the DVLP to help record invertebrates on a rich local site, which promises to…

Events

28^th July 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Cadeby and Denaby Former Pit Top Cadeby & Denaby Pit Top, Doncaster
Barnsley Main Talk and Tidy Up

Join us for our first community clean up day at Barnsley Main.

Events

10^th July 2016, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
Brownfield Invertebrate Survey and ID

Join Sorby Invertebrate group (SIG) to find out more about the variety of invertebrate life that inhabit brownfield sites.

Events

2^nd July 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Priory Road , Barnsley
Ted Hughes Poetry Festival 2016

The Ted Hughes Poetry Festival is back in Mexborough for the second year. This year's amazing line-up includes readings by Ian McMillan and Frieda Hughes, the…

Events

18^th June 2016, 13:00 (Event Finished)

75 Main Street, Mexborough
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.

Events

14^th June 2016, 18:30 (Event Finished)

Christ Church, Ardsley
Grant Funding Workshop

Come and find out about the grants available through the DVLP and the Heritage Lottery Fund

Events

11^th June 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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.

Events

7^th June 2016, 18:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley Cemetery, Barnsley
Beyond Daisies and Dandelions

Introduction to wildflower ID with local botanist Mike Guy.

Events

7^th June 2016, 13:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Beyond Kes: Visit to the Barry Hines Archives

The last of a series of workshops with the University of Sheffield exploring the importance of the Dearne Valley in Hines' writing.

Events

3^rd June 2016, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library, Hoyland
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.

Events

31^st May 2016, 18:30 (Event Finished)

Dearne Valley Park, Barnsley
The Great Invertebrate Hunt

Sorby Invertebrate Group will be exploring West Haigh Wood as part of their collaboration with the Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership for a day of specialist field…

Events

31^st May 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Ladywood Road Entrance , Barnsley
Beyond Kes: Creative Responses

The second in a series of workshops with the University of Sheffield exploring the importance of the Dearne Valley in Hines' writing.

Events

20^th May 2016, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library, Hoyland
Maurice Dobson at the Showroom Cinema

Our 'Memories of Maurice' documentary has been selected for a screening at Showroom Shorts in Sheffield.

Events

17^th May 2016, 21:00 (Event Finished)

Showroom Cinema 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield
Snail Identification for Beginners

Join snail expert Robert Cameron of Sorby for an introduction to identifying our land snails .

Events

8^th May 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)
Beyond Kes: The Writing of Barry Hines

The first in a series of workshops with the University of Sheffield exploring the importance of the Dearne Valley in Hines' writing.

Events

6^th May 2016, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library, Hoyland
First Aid at Work

The DVLP are offering a FREE three day 'First Aid in the Workplace' qualification for local organisations in the Dearne Valley, delivered by the Yorkshire Ambulance…

Events

27^th April 2016, 09:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Introduction to Aquatic Invertebrates

An indoor day workshop looking at the aquatic insects and other invertebrates that live in streams and rivers. The day will be led by local expert…

Events

26^th April 2016, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Mammal ID Weekend

The mammal Identification 2 day course provides a great chance to learn the key distinguishing features of all UK mammal species.

Events

16^th April 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)
Weevil Identification Workshop

A one day workshop to learn all about weevils - a beetle group with over 650 species

Events

9^th April 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Memories of Maurice- Live Performance

We've worked with Qdos Creates and the Maurice Dobson Museum to produce a site-specific piece of theatre about the life of Maurice Dobson.

Events

3^rd April 2016, 17:30 (Event Finished)

Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre, Darfield
Willow Workshop

Experience the wonderful world of willow for a day.

Events

12^th March 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Forgotten Potteries of the Dearne Valley

Yorkshire artist, Adele Howitt, responds to the theme of this forgotten industry. See the exhibition at the Cooper Gallery, Barnsley, from 30 January 2016.

Events

30^th January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
More Trees Please

Join us for one of our tree planting days at New Park Springs, Grimethorpe.

Events

10^th March 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
More Trees Please

Join us for one of our tree planting days at New Park Springs, Grimethorpe.

Events

1^st March 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
An Introduction to Semi-natural Ancient Woodlands

A half-day workshop to look at one of Barnsley’s most important woodlands. We will look at the historical context, in order to identify both tree…

Events

1^st March 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Acorn Centre , Grimethorpe
More Trees Please

Join us for one of our tree planting days at New Park Springs, Grimethorpe.

Events

26^th February 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
More Trees Please

Join us for our tree planting days at New Park Springs, Grimethorpe.

Events

25^th February 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Mammal Bones Identification Workshop

Get to grips with the identification of small mammal bones found in owl pellets using hand lenses and microscopes with local expert Derek Whiteley of Sorby.

Events

3^rd February 2016, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Budgeting and Fundraising Workshop

Join Faceless Arts for this training session which will help you to explore sources of funding and create and manage budgets.

Events

30^th January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
An Introduction to Urban Mammals

This one day event is a fascinating introduction to urban mammals, delivered by Debbie Alston of the Mammal Society.

Events

29^th January 2016, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
An Introduction to Willow Tits

A half day workshop to provide background to Willow Tits, Barnsley’s scarce iconic “Red List Species” - at both national and local level - led local…

Events

26^th January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Acorn Centre , Grimethorpe
Event Management Training

Join Faceless Arts to learn all about successfully managing events, including how to address health and safety and completing risk assessments.

Events

23^rd January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Marketing Training

Join Faceless Arts for this marketing training session which will cover publicity, audience development and social media.

Events

16^th January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Creative Engagement Training

Join Faceless Arts for this training session exploring how to creatively engage communities in events and activities.

Events

9^th January 2016, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Wildlife Friendly Gardening- mini-beast hotels

Our gardens are home to a wide range of living creatures, an average garden could hold over 2,000 different species of insect.

Events

17^th December 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Dun Street, Mexborough
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,…

Events

12^th December 2015, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Christ Church, Ardsley
Wildlife Friendly Gardening-bird feeders

Come along and find out how to make a home made bird feeder.

Events

10^th December 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Dun Street, Mexborough
Forgotten Potteries Workshop, Swinton

Yorkshire artist Adele Howitt is coming to Swinton Library to deliver this free ceramics workshop.

Events

3^rd December 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Swinton Library Station Street, Swinton
Wildlife Friendly Gardening

You don’t need green fingers to make your garden more wildlife friendly.

Events

3^rd December 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Dun Street, Mexborough
Forgotten Potteries Workshop, Hoyland

Yorkshire artist Adele Howitt is coming to Hoyland Library to deliver this free ceramics workshop.

Events

1^st December 2015, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Hoyland Library High Croft, Hoyland
Hazel Coppice and Layering

Join the Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership and the rangers from the Forestry Commission to learn new skills in Hazel coppice and layering.

Events

28^th November 2015, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Hedge Laying Workshop

Join hedge laying expert Simon Fowler to find out the practise of traditional hedge laying along with the DVLP and the Forestry Commission.

Events

24^th November 2015, 09:30 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Oaks Disaster Talk

To launch Explore Your Archives week in Barnsley we will be giving a talk on the Oaks Disaster at Experience Barnsley.

Events

14^th November 2015, 13:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
Heritage Interpretation Training

The Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership are working to improve heritage interpretation across the Dearne Valley. As part of this programme we are offering a free training…

Events

12^th November 2015, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Introduction to Harvest Mouse ID and Survey

Introductory workshop into the ecology and survey of harvest mice with local expert Derek Whiteley of Sorby Natural History Society.

Events

8^th November 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley
Unveiling of the Glassby Arch

The unique and nationally important Glassby Arch, by Mexborough born, Robert Glassby “sculptor to the Queen” is to be unveiled in Mexborough following its restoration and…

Events

6^th November 2015, 12:00 (Event Finished)

Church Street, Mexborough
Parkhill Brickworks Clean Up

Parkhill Nature Reserve Needs your help!

Events

30^th October 2015, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Parkhill Road, Wombwell
Memories of Maurice

The DVLP is developing a play based on the enigmatic Maurice Dobson. Did you know him or do you remember him?

Events

25^th October 2015, 14:00 (Event Finished)

Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre, Darfield
Introduction to Hopper Identification

Learn to tell the difference between leaf, tree & frog hoppers with this exciting introductory workshop into the world of hopper identification.

Events

17^th October 2015, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Harvestman Identification for Beginners

Introductory workshop with local expert Paul Richards into Harvestman ID.

Events

10^th October 2015, 10:30 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Identifying Hoverflies for Beginners

Introduction to UK hoverflies with Derek Whiteley of Sorby Natural History Society.

Events

29^th September 2015, 10:30 (Event Finished)
Health walk Leader Training

Best Foot Forward-volunteer walk leader training (FREE).

Events

25^th September 2015, 09:30 (Event Finished)
Reptile Survey and Identification

Join local expert John Newton to learn about reptiles of the Dearne Valley and how you can get more involved with their survey and conservation.

Events

12^th September 2015, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Day

Come and see the reptiles and amphibians of the Dearne Valley with local expert John Newton.

Events

5^th September 2015, 10:00 (Event Finished)
An introduction to wildflower identification

Interested in wildflowers but can’t put a name to them? Then this is for you!

Events

11^th August 2015, 13:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
Introduction to Geocaching

Join us to learn more about geocaching and the history of the Barnsley British Co-operative Society in Darfield.

Events

8^th August 2015, 11:00 (Event Finished)

Darfield Library , Darfield
Oaks Disaster Volunteers

The DVLP need your help to uncover the stories of the men and boys killed in the 1866 Oaks Disaster.

Events

5^th August 2015, 15:00 (Event Finished)

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Barnsley
The Ted Hughes Poetry Festival

We have been supporting a new group established in Mexborough to raise the awareness of South Yorkshire’s impact on Ted Hughes as a poet. Hughes moved to Mexborough…

Events

3^rd July 2015, 00:00 (Event Finished)

Mexborough , Mexborough
'Train the Trainer' Wildlife Surveys

This training session will give you a great opportunity to learn more about wildlife surveys.

Events

23^rd May 2015, 10:00 (Event Finished)

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar
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…

Events

25^th April 2015, 00:00 (Event Finished)

Barnsley

Upcoming Events

Previous Events

Railway Walk: Herons Above!

Dearne Valley Access Exchange

Local history for all - An introductory workshop

Elijah Scott (1869-1940): The Dearne Valley's Forgotten Champion

On the Verge- planting & sowing days

Your Woods, Your Future

Common Lichens on Trees (ID Workshop) - FULLY BOOKED

Walking Through History - A geology walk at Conisbrough

Traditional Hedgelaying 2 - FULLY BOOKED

Winter Tree ID (repeat)

Railway Station Adoption Groups

Sorby Invertebrate Group Xmas Social

Sawfly ID for Beginners

Leading the Way (Repeat)

National Lottery #ThanksToYou event

Wetland Habitat Creation at Broomhill Flash LNR

National Lottery #ThanksToYou event

National Lottery #ThanksToYou event

Traditional Hedgelaying 1

Harvest Mouse Annual Nest Count

Intermediate Bee ID

Bee ID for Beginners (Repeat) (FULLY BOOKED)

Bushcraft Leader Training – Course Open Day

Bushcraft Leader Training - Course Open Day

Worsbrough Volunteer Work Day

Snail Identification for Beginners

Woodland history walk in Wath Wood

The wonder of wetland flies - part 2

Destination Green Surveys

Of The River - Celebration Event

Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Broad Ings

On the Verge- Botanical Assessments (Denaby)

On the Verge- Birds & Butterflies (RSPB Old Moor)

Woodland Wander & Bat Walk in Wath Wood

Destination Green Surveys

On the Verge-Birds & Butterflies (Denaby)

On the Verge- Botanical Assessments (RSPB Old Moor)

Doncaster Verge Consultation

Rotherham Verge Consultation

Barnsley Verge Consultation

Worsbrough Volunteer Work Day

Woodland Wander & Bat Walk at Lady Wood & West Haigh Wood

CANCELLED-Oak Forest Experience at Lady Wood & West Haigh Wood

CANCELLED-A walk on the wild side at Wath Woods

Geology Rocks in Barnburgh Village

DVLP Summer Celebration Supper - POSTPONED

Wath Woods Evening Bird Chorus

Destination Green Rail Surveys

CANCELLED-Woodland Wildflowers at Broad Ings

Broad Ings Bird and Bat Walk

Dawn Chorus at Howell Woods

Magical Minibeast Hunt & Family Ramble

Oak Forest Experience at Lady Wood & West Haigh Wood

Leading the Way

Woodland Wildflowers at Wath Wood and Boyd Royd Wood

Invasive & Non Native Species (INNS) Workshop

Woodland Wildflowers at Howell Woods

A Kestrel for a Knave land art

Using Aquatic Flies to Assess Local Wetlands

Access For All

UK Leaf & Click Beetle ID

Bee ID Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)

Postponed - Celebration Supper - Tuesday 27th March

DVLP Celebration Supper

Mammal Identification (25th Feb & 25th March 2018)

Uncovering the Past - Archaeological finds from Monk Bretton Priory

Willow Tit Survey & ID

Bee Identification Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)

Elsecar Tidy Up Day

Flora, Fauna & Fabric

Creating Nature Sketch Books – Family workshop

Creating Nature Sketch Books - Family workshop

Elsecar Tidy Up Day

Broad Ings & Potters Hole Plantation Consultation Workshop

Worsbrough Mill & CP Volunteer Workday

Wath Wood Consultation Workshop

Lady Wood Consultation Workshop

River Dearne Reflections - A Creative Writing Experience