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.
May – August 2025
Sunday 11th May — TASK — Nostell Priory
We start the WYNTV summer season working in the extensive parkland of the eighteenth century mansion, which replaced the Medieval priory. There is woodland, lake shore and grassland. As with all country house estates the type of work to be done is very varied, so to join us contact Stephen.
Sunday 1st June — TASK — Hardcastle Crags
The first of two summer visits to this woodland property, which rises steeply up to the Pennine moors above Hebdon Bridge. Summer tasks here often involve bracken or balsam-bashing in the clearings or by the becks – hard work but rhythmic and mentally relaxing. To join us, contact Sylvia.
Friday 6th June, 7.30pm start — ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and BUFFET SUPPER — Chris & Fiona’s house, Guiseley.
A brief business event which all members are welcome to attend. An opportunity to reflect on the previous year, plan the next year and have your say on how we run the group.
After the business is finished, we get down to the serious business of food and chat. Please bring something for the communal buffet.
Contact Chris & Fiona if you intend to come and to get directions to their house.
Sunday 15th June — TASK — East Riddlesden Hall
A smaller property on the banks of the River Aire, but there is always plenty of work to be done – balsam bashing is often the order of the day in June. Lighter jobs are also often available here. Please contact Helen if you’d like to join us.
Sunday 29th June — TASK — Brimham Rocks
There are many, varied jobs to be tackled on the extensive moorland of this property. The famous rocks formations and the views of lower Nidderdale are always inspirational. To join us contact Martin.
Sunday 13th July, 11.00am start — WALK — Lead mining in Nidderdale
For our summer walk this year, Sue will be leading us on a route taking in the landscape, history and geology of upper Nidderdale:
“A 6 mile 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, but there are many tea shops 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 20th July — TASK — Hardcastle Crags
Our second visit this summer to our only true woodland property, glorious in full leaf. It is quite likely – although by no means guaranteed – that we will be continuing with bracken or balsam bashing started in June. To come along contact Ann B.
Sunday 3rd August — TASK — Malham Tarn Estate
High summer in the Yorkshire Dales is glorious. Stretching from the high moorland to the Tarn itself and on towards the village below, the property encompasses farmland, woodland, wetland nature reserve, dry valley and even a walled garden. The work is equally varied. To join us at this popular property, contact Jude.
Sunday 17th August — DAY OUT AT THE SEASIDE — Filey
Join us for sun, sea, sand and fresh air (plus fish and chips and ice cream of course), all the ingredients of a traditional day by the sea. Claimed to be one of the finest in the UK, Filey Beach offers six miles of sand stretching from Filey Brigg in the north to Bempton Cliffs in the south, both of which are great for bracing cliff-top walks. Hopefully, the weather will provide the sun – Filey has everything else. Contact Pete if you want to come along, and to find out where to meet.
Sunday 31st August — TASK — Beningbrough Hall
Another Georgian mansion, this time on the banks of the River Ouse. We may be working in the parkland or in the extensive informal gardens. Lighter jobs based in the walled garden are often available here. Contact Geoff and Margaretif you’d like join us.
Future Tasks
Advance Notice: 8th & 9th November —WEEKEND TASK— Cragside, nr Rothbury, Northumberland.
We shall be undertaking our annual weekend task at Cragside in early November as usual this year. Please arrange your own accommodation in the Rothbury area. More details will be in the Autumn/Winter programme. Tso register in advance contact Pete.
- September 14th – East Riddlesden Hall
- September 28th – Brimham Rocks
- October 12th – Ormesby Hall
- October 26th – Upper Wharfedale
- November 8th & 9th – Cragside Estate, Northumberland
- November 23rd – Rievaulx Terrace
- December 14th – Brimham Rocks
Full details of future tasks will be provided in the next programme.