Here is our current programme of events.
Please note that for privacy reasons, we do not show contact details here. If you are interested in attending an event, please contact us.
September 2026 – January 2027
Sunday 6th September — TASK — Beningbrough Hall
A Georgian mansion, with parkland running down to the banks of the River Ouse and extensive informal gardens. The parkland is grazed by cattle, so tasks here sometimes attract a four-legged audience. As with all country house estates the type of work to be done is very varied. To join us contact Stephen.
Sunday 20th September — TASK — East Riddlesden Hall
The last task this year at this popular property, where there are often several different jobs needing to be done. Please contact Helen to join us.
Friday 25th September, 6.30pm — MEAL — The Roundhay Fox
This year we return to an old favourite venue for our autumn meal. The Roundhay Fox at Princes Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2EP, is a Vintage Inn, offering a range of pub classics and seasonal specials. More details, menus and directions. To book your seat at the table, please contact Pete.
Sunday 4th October — TASK — Brimham Rocks
As well as the famous rock formations, the property at Brimham encompasses heather moorland and woodland – and miles of footpaths! We may be clearing birch from the moorland, building bridges or maintaining those footpaths. To find out, and to enjoy the spectacular landscape, contact Andy.
Sunday 18th October — TASK — Ormesby Hall
Returning to Ormesby Hall, the latest addition to our property list. Like Beningbrough, the property comprises a Georgian mansion, garden and parkland, although the garden here is rather more formal. It is most likely that we will be working in the parkland. To join us, contact Stephen.
Sunday 1st November — 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 and river bank. Whatever the location, the scenery is stunning and the work invigorating. To join us, contact Steve.
14th & 15th November —WEEKEND TASK— Cragside, nr Rothbury, Northumberland
NOTE that our annual Cragside weekend is a week later than usual this year.
Cragside is 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, some of which have become invasive over the years. They now dominate much of the woodland and block the views from the carriage drive. Unsurprisingly, rhododendron clearance is often the task here, although we do other woodland work as well. Join us for both days, or just come 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. The house will be closed; the shop and tearoom will be open both days, but only from 11:00 – 15:00. Contact Pete if you’d like to join us on the task and to book a place at the meal.
Saturday 21st 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 and discuss the year ahead. Everyone welcome. Afternoon meeting – 2pm start. Please contact David and Jean to let them know you are coming and for directions.
Sunday 29th November — TASK — Nunnington Hall
Our final full task of 2026 takes us back to Nunnington Hall in Ryedale – where we started the task year in January. The grounds at this property are small in area but very varied. Tasks here often involve general maintenance work – path maintenance is regularly needed. The house will be open this weekend, which may influence the work to be done on this visit. To join us, contact Stephen.
Sunday 13th December — TASK & CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION — Brimham Rocks
Our traditional pre-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.
Friday 1st January 2027 — 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 the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 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) and start walking at about 10.30am. 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 return to the visitor centre at the end of the walk. Contact Stephen if you would like to join us.
Future Tasks for 2027
The task calendar for 2027 is just being put together.