Latest News

The AONB News page contains information about the latest projects and news happening in the Howardian Hills AONB. This whole section is regularly updated but if you require further details about any of the subjects on this page, then please e-mail Paul Jackson at the AONB Unit.

16 December 2008
Poacherwatch

POACHERS BEWARE - RYEDALE IS WATCHING YOU! Poachers who come to Ryedale to perform their illegal activities are to come under the spotlight with a new campaign aimed at targeting this type of criminal pursuit...more

25 November 2008
Farmers and land managers meeting

A meeting for anyone who farms or manages land in the AONB...more

18 November 2008
New jobs within the North York Moors Coast and Hills LEADER Project

The North York Moors Coast and Hills LEADER Project is recruiting for two new posts - a Programme Manager and a Programme Officer...more

12 November 2008
Selection Box '08

The new Christmas exhibition at The Back o' the Shop in Terrington features the work of fourteen local artists and artisans and will run for two months from now until Christmas Eve...more

27 October 2008
Junior Ranger Club

AMAZING AUTUMN IN THE HOWARDIAN HILLS

Details of the October half-term Junior Ranger Club sessions are now available...more

22 October 2008
Junior Ranger Club - Christmas Activities

WINTER FUN IN THE HOWARDIAN HILLS AONB

All sessions take place at The Arboretum, Castle Howard FEED THE BIRDS - Monday 22nd December 9...more

22 October 2008
Calling all Birdwatchers

Yorkshire Naturalists' Union, a registered charity whose members have been observing and recording Yorkshire's wildlife since 1861, are seeking the help of all keen birdwatchers...more

11 October 2008
Natural Environment Day

A day of stimulating talks about The Rivers of North Yorkshire...more

30 August 2008
New exhibition at Terrington Gallery

An exhibition of sculpture by Sally and Brian Tozer will be taking place at The Back O' The Shop Gallery in Terrington from Saturday 30th August to Saturday 27th September...more

21 June 2008
Walking Event - Castle Howard

The Howardian Hills AONB will be one of many Countryside organisations and charities to have a stand at Castle Howard on 21st June this year ...more

15 June 2008
Hovingham Open Gardens

A collection of 12 interesting gardens in the village of Hovingham will be open to the public from 1pm-5pm on Sunday 15th June...more

2 June 2008
Community Events

What makes your local area special? Are there things that could be improved? What does your community need?

A series of 'Drop-In' events are to take place in village halls in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty...more

2 June 2008
New Community Grant Scheme

The CAN DO Parish Fund is offering grants of up to £500 to support Parish Councils and other community groups to undertake projects relating to the cultural and natural heritage of the CAN DO area...more

15 May 2008
2008 events

We are busy trying to finalise details for some of our future events;

• Junior Ranger Club activities will be held in May, August, October and December...more

  20 February 2008
  Living Churchyards Project

  Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have been working with the AONB Unit to promote the value of Churchyard Habitats to communities in and around the AONB...more

  28 January 2008
  Littledale SINC update

  In January this year a group of AONB volunteers joined Liz and Steve (the NYCC Countryside Ranger) to clear scrub from an area of once species-rich grassland close to Terrington, with the aim of preparing the site for grazing once again...more

  27 January 2008
  Volunteer Task

  How do you fancy working off the Christmas pudding and clearing the winter colds from your lungs? The AONB Volunteers and North Yorkshire County Council's Countryside Service Volunteers will be joining forces to clear scrub from an area of once species-rich grassland close to Terrington with the aim of preparing the site for grazing once again...more

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