2011 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.
3 November 2011
Photographic Competition at Castle Howard Arboretum
Are you an enthusiastic photographer? Why not enter the Arboretum Trust's annual photographic competition - you will catch some stunning photo opportunities in the Arboretum this month, or you may already have some taken during the year...more
26 October 2011
Heritage Conference - 10 November 2011
With the help of the Association for Heritage Interpretation this year's LEADER Heritage Conference promises to be of interest to community groups who would like to conserve their local heritage...more
22 September 2011
LEADER Local Action Group Event
The next Local Action Group event will be held on Thursday 6th October 2011 from 9...more
9 August 2011
Ryedale Rural Awards
Ryedale Voluntary Action and Rural Action Yorkshire in association with the Gazette and Herald present the Ryedale Rural Awards 2011 which recognise and reward rural voluntary and community groups in Ryedale for their tremendous efforts in helping to build happier, stronger and more sustainable rural communities...more
19 July 2011
Heritage Skills Initiative - Programme of events
The HSI have drawn up a new programme of training days and events in the Nidderdale area...more
2 July 2011
COAST - group exhibition at the Back o' the Shop Gallery
The latest exhibition at the cafe gallery in Terrington will feature the work of 17 artists from Yorkshire working in various forms, all taking inspiration from the coast and coastal themes...more
25 June 2011
CTC York Cycle Show 2011
CTC York Cycle Show 2011 York Racecourse Day entry: Adult £3 Child (5-16) £2 Family discounts and weekend camping available Open daily from 10am 25th-26th June Huge sales area and exhibition marquees Try out area Mountain bike stunt show Grass track racing Arena events Vintage bikes Cycle auction Day rides Food and drink court Children's entertainers For more info and ticketing details please visit more
15 June 2011
Finding and Bidding for Project Funding Workshop
Finding and Bidding for Project Funding: Wednesday 15th June, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Action for Market Towns' academy training draws on its extensive experience of working with community groups and town and parish councils across the country...more1 June 2011
See in the Summer in the HHAOB - Junior Ranger Club
Discover wildlife and landscape through fun activities and seasonal crafts, primarily aimed at children aged 6 - 10, plus parents or grandparents of any age! Our Junior Ranger Club will be held at Welburn Village Hall, near Castle Howard on Wednesday 1 June...more
11 April 2011
Easter fun in the Howardian Hills AONB
The AONB will be holding their Easter session of the Junior Ranger Club on Monday 11 April, at the Arboretum...more
7 April 2011
Walk for charity at Welburn
The Rotary Club of York is organising a charity walk event in aid of the Mwabi School in Malawi On Thursday 7 April...more
6 April 2011
The Good Life 2011
Interested in gardening for wildlife or self-sufficiency? Come along to our evening event at Slingsby Village Hall on Wednesday 6th April to learn more...more
2 April 2011
Junk metal insect modelling
Join Rural Arts artists to create your own junk metal insects...more
29 March 2011
Community Drop-in Session at Ampleforth
The AONB and Rural Action Yorkshire are hosting a drop-in at Ampleforth Village Hall on Tuesday 29th March...more
8 February 2011
Arable Flowers and Wild Bird Seed
Supporting CFE & Cornfield Flowers Project A Farm Walk by kind permission of Stephen & Joceline Gibson 8th February, 10am to 12noon at Birkdale Farm, Terrington, N Yorks, YO60 6QE This best practice event will improve your understanding of how to deliver Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) and Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) voluntary options...more
2 February 2011
Controlling aliens in the River Derwent Catchment
Catchment Sensitive Farming is inviting farmers and land managers to a FREE event focusing on how to help in the war against damaging alien weeds such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Himalayan Balsam which are invading the banks of the River Derwent...more
26 January 2011
Protecting your water and the health of your livestock
Farmers in the Derwent Catchment are invited to a farm walk and workshop organised on behalf of Natural England and the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative, that will highlight 'hands-on' advice on how farmers can safeguard the health of their livestock, protect the environment and save on vets bills...more
17 January 2011
Norton Wildlife Watch Group
Young people aged 6 to 16 who are interested in wildlife and conservation might like to consider joining their local Wildlife Watch Group...more
15 January 2011
Seed bags to feed the birds : Rural craft workshop for all the family
FEED THE BIRDS Come and Join Norton Wildlife Watch and Yorkshire Hurdles for A RURAL CRAFT WORKSHOP TO MAKE SEED BAGS TO FEED THE BIRDS...more
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