Here is our current programme of events.
Please note that for privacy, we do not show contact details on this webpage. If you are interested in attending an event, please contact us.
September – December 2025
Sunday 7th September 11.00am start — RESCHEDULED WALK — Lead mining in Nidderdale
Following enforced cancellation in July, Sue’s walk taking in the landscape, history and geology of upper Nidderdale has been rescheduled, with fingers crossed for fine but not over-hot weather.
Walk details: A 6 mile gentle-to-moderate circular walk starting and finishing in Pateley Bridge. The walk will be mainly footpaths and tracks, including the ruins of the Providence and Prosperous lead mines, active in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
There is parking in the centre of Pateley Bridge, both sides of the river. You’ll need a packed lunch on the walk, but there are coffee and tea shops and bakeries in the town, also public toilets.
We’ll meet at the entrance to the park just south of the bridge (147655 on the Explorer map 298; shame.flaunting.jazz on what3words), for an 11 o’clock start.
To join us on the walk, contact Sue.
Sunday 14th September — TASK — East Riddlesden Hall * CANCELLED *
Unfortunately, Nick has had to cancel our planned task day due to an event taking place partly on the field next to the bank we would have been raking.
Sunday 28th September — TASK — Brimham Rocks
As well as the famous rock formations, the property at Brimham encompasses heather moorland and woodland. There are also miles of footpaths! Tasks here may involve clearing birch from the heather moorland, maintaining those footpaths or even building bridges. To find out, and to enjoy the spectacular landscape (described by one of our volunteers as being good for the soul), contact Martin.
Sunday 12th October — TASK — Ormesby Hall, Middlesborough
Last October we undertook our first task at this property. It all went well and we have added it to our list of ‘regular’ properties.
The property is similar to Beningbrough, with a Georgian mansion, formal garden and parkland and farmland (although without the river). Learn more about the property (and to get general directions) from the NT website.
It is most likely that we will be working in the parkland. To join us, contact Stephen.
Friday 17th October, 6.30pm — MEAL — Zizzy’s, Birstall Retail Park Batley (just off the M62)
As the nights draw in, NTV thoughts turn to food and good company in a cosy location. This time we are heading to Zizzy’s Italian Restaurant at Birstall. 6.30pm start. For more information on the venue or their menu and for directions, see Zizzi Italian Restaurant Leeds Birstall | Italian in Leeds.
To book your seat at the table, please contact Pete.
Sunday 26th October — TASK — Upper Wharfedale Estate
Situated in the Yorkshire Dales, Upper Wharfedale is noted as one of the finest valleys in the country. Tasks here are as varied as the landscape – moorland, woodland or river bank. Whichever location, the scenery is stunning and the work invigorating. To join us, contact Sylvia – and remember to put your clocks back as British Summer Time ends today!
8th & 9th November —WEEKEND TASK— Cragside, nr Rothbury, Northumberland
Our annual weekend at Cragside, famous for its pioneering Victorian hydro-electric scheme, fed from lakes around the estate. The estate, which is encircled by a carriage drive, is also famed for its rhododendrons. Unfortunately, these have become invasive, dominating the woodland and blocking the views from the carriage drive, hence rhododendron clearance is often the task here, although we also do other woodland work. Join us for both days, or come just for the Saturday.
Please arrange your own accommodation in the Rothbury area; we will be meeting up for a meal together in a local pub on the Saturday evening. Note – the house will not be open, however the shop and tea-room are open on both days. Contact Pete if you’d like to join us on the task and to book a place at the meal.
Sunday 23rd November — TASK — Rievaulx Terrace, nr Helmsley
One of our smaller properties, although with spectacular views – the Terrace was constructed in 1758 to give views of the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in the valley of the River Rye below and over the Vale of Mowbray in the distance. The property also covers much of the woodland on the valley sides; autumn tasks here often are in the woods. To join us contact Stephen.
Saturday 29th November, 2pm — COMMITTEE MEETING — David & Jean’s, Ilkley
A combined social (tea and cake) and business event to plan the programme for the winter and spring months. Everyone welcome. Afternoon meeting – 2pm start. Please contact David and Jean to let them know you are coming and for directions.
Sunday 14th December — TASK & CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION — Brimham Rocks
Our traditional Christmas visit to Brimham, with a morning task followed by a shared (Christmas-themed) buffet and plenty of festive cheer. Fingers crossed for a frosty, sunny day. Contact Steve for more details if you’d like to come along.
Thursday 1st January 2026 — NEW YEAR’S DAY WALK — Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Join us in welcoming the New Year with a walk of about 6 miles, in the hinterland of Ripon, starting from FASR visitors’ centre. We meet at the restaurant from around 9.30am for those that would like tea/coffee or sustenance before the walk (the bacon butties can be recommended), starting walking at around 10.30am. NOTE THE EARLIER TIME THIS YEAR – there is a parkrun at FASR that morning and by meeting earlier we hope to avoid the runners in the butties queue. Stephen will be leading us through the deer park and into the surrounding countryside, the route depending upon weather and conditions underfoot on the day. We will finish back at the visitor centre. Contact Stephen if you would like to join us.
Future Tasks: January – April 2026
- Jan 11 Nostell Priory
- Jan 25 Brimham Rocks
- Feb 8 Nunnington Hall
- Feb 22 East Riddlesden Hall
- Mar 8 Malham Tarn Estate
- Mar 22 Beningbrough Hall
- Apr 12 Upper Wharfedale Estate
- Apr 25 & 26 Borrowdale Weekend (North Lakes).
Full details of future tasks will be provided in the next programme.