Cleadon Village Atlas Timetable of Events

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1 Cleadon Village Atlas Timetable of Events Updated: 05/05/13 * Related events organised through the Limestone Landscapes Partnership are events with elements still to be confirmed. Other events may also change at short notice so please keep an eye on the project webpage at and follow us on Facebook for updates. Date Event Venue/Time Description Open to Run by Contact Details 27th April Friday 3rd May Monday 6th May * Project Launch Event: Time Travel in Durham 350 million years of history Introduction to Archive: Tyne & Wear Archives Wildlife Identification and Surveying day Cleadon Village CoE VA Primary School Doors open at 2pm.Tea and coffee provided. Meet in the Discovery Museum foyer, Newcastle: Meet at Cleadon Water Tower 11:00am - 4:00pm Project geologist,, will be giving a talk on how the geology of the area has shaped Cleadon s history and what we see around us today. This will be followed by an introduction to the project and a led discussion on current perceptions of the landscape. Archivist Peter Hepplewhite will talk through the various types of historic documentary resources available to explore Cleadon s past., Ivan Dunn, will be leading species identification and surveying day on the Cleadon Hills. The aim is to identify and record as many species as possible in the 5 hours allocated. We'll be looking for birds, flowers, butterflies, insects, anything! From this we hope to see just how important the area is for wildlife. You don't need to be an expert, and you'll learn about how to find out yourself using. numbers limited, Middleton and Ivan Dunn Peter Hepplewhite, Archivist Ivan Dunn, Project Ivan Dunn ECO_IT I.Dunn@eco-net.co.uk Tel: Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 1 of 9

2 books, identification guides and keys 8th May * Butterflies of the Limestone Landscape Area Meet at Greenhills Community Centre: 10.00am An introduction to the identification of butterflies and their habitat. Includes identification session at Wheatley Hill and Wingate Local Nature Reserve Dave Wainwright, Thursday 9th May Monday 13th May * Tuesday 14th May Thursday 23rd May Introduction to Archives Durham County Archives Birds of the Limestone Landscape Area Using the local history collection at Beamish Using maps and aerial photographs in historic landscape Durham County Council Offices Meet at Crowtrees Community Centre at 9.00am Meet at Beamish Museum ticket office am Afternoon at Beamish if desired Meet at The Old School Hall at 10.30am, for an Following on from the previous weeks visit to the Tyne & Wear archive, archivist Gill Parks will talk through the resources available at the Durham archive and why the Cleadon resources are split. An introduction to the identification of birds and their habitat. Includes identification session at the Crowtrees/Littlewood Local Nature Reserve An introduction to the archive collection at Beamish which includes photographs, oral histories, newspaper articles and written memoirs, mostly associated with the agricultural and industrial working lives of those living in Cleadon over the last two centuries. Morning session is FREE but entrance to museum will be available at a discount group rate of 10 for over 60s and 11 for under 60s or 9.75 and 13 for an annual pass (which is a 25% discount on full fee). Introductory session on using historic Ordnance Survey maps and aerial photographs in. numbers limited. numbers limited. Gill Parks, Archivist John Olley, Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 2 of 9

3 Friday 24th May * Tuesday 28th May 5th June Friday 7th June 8th June survey Flowers of the Magnesian Limestone grasslands Talk on the Geology of Cleadon Time Travel in Durham 350 million years of history Wildlife Identification and Surveying day (Part 2) Reading and recording the landscape Reading and recording the introductory session - followed by fieldwork survey in the afternoon. Meet at Easington Welfare Centre 10.00am 2.00pm The Old School Room Cleadon local History group meeting 7.00pm? Location 11:00am - 2:00pm - 3 hour walk pond landscape history research - what to look for and some of the pitfalls. Session will include an introduction to new technologies like LIDAR survey as well as more traditional methods of remote survey. session in the afternoon for those who are interested. The project ecologist, Ivan Dunn, will give an introduction to the wonderful variety of flowers and grasses that can be found on the Magnesian Limestone Plateau. Project geologist,, will re-run his excellent talk on the geology of the area given at the recent launch. He will explore how geology has shaped Cleadon s history and what we see around us today. Second part of our wildlife surveying series, Ivan Dunn will be looking at another habitat in the area to determine just how good its ecological value is. Come along and improve your identification skills as we walk the paths and lanes South of Cleadon looking for what wildlife is found there. The project archaeologist,, will explain how we set about recording and interpreting the historic landscape. This is a hands-on fieldwork session, please wear suitable footwear. Ivan Dunn, Project but please Brian Bage at, brianbage@waitrose.com To book a place Second of two sessions run by the project archaeologist, Ivan Dunn, Project brian.young@hotmail.co.uk Tel: Ivan Dunn ECO_IT I.Dunn@eco-net.co.uk Tel: Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 3 of 9

4 , 12th June * landscape Guided Walk: In search of marl slate fossils pond Meet at Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve car park at 10am. who will explain how we set about recording and interpreting the historic landscape. This is a hands-on fieldwork session, please wear suitable footwear. A walk through the Limestone Landscapes, Old Wingate LNR and an opportunity to hunt for fossils in the marl slate pile at Cassop School. Walk is 8 miles (6 hours), rated Easy Ken Bradshaw, Heritage 15th June * Sunday 16th June * Limestone Linx Launch and celebration Fossil ride: BIG LIME BIKE RIDE Guided Walk: Botanical treasures of the Magnesian Limestone Starts at Coxhoe Leisure Centre 10am-4pm Meet on road from Ferryhill to Bishop Middleham, opposite Hope House Farm 11am Come and explore the wonders of the Limestone Escarpment by bicycle and on foot. A series of events for all the family, with a mixture of very short distances for younger ones to the 20 mile BIG LIME BIKE RIDE Walk led by John Burgess geologist and natural historian. Walk is 5 miles long (5.5 hours), rated Medium Booking is required as the Big Lime Bike Ride is limited to 20 people Ken Bradshaw, Heritage John Burgess, Geologist 19th June * Thursday 20th June * Friday 21st June Thrislington Quarry:Presentation on the Limestone Landscapes and guided walk Hartlepool Headland Ghost Walk Looking at Cleadon s Built Heritage Thrislington Quarry and National Natural Reserve 10am 4pm Meet at St Hilda s Church, Hartlepool. 6.30pm -8.30pm A short talk on the Limestone Landscapes with Ken Bradshaw, Heritage, followed by a walk into the reserve to view Magnesian Limestone grassland flowers and invertebrates with a search for fossils in the marl slate pile. Steve Robbins presents his very popular Ghost talk in and around the Headland The project archaeologist,, will explain Ken Bradshaw, Heritage Steven Robbins Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 4 of 9

5 pond nd June 22nd June * Thursday 27th June Looking at Cleadon s Built Heritage Hawthorn Dene Family Day Field workshop: undertaking a geological survey of the local area pond Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve 11am-3pm Location and time how we set about recording and interpreting the village s built heritage. This is a hands-on fieldwork session and part of a general survey; more detailed building recording sessions will take place next month Second of two sessions led by project archaeologist, looking at how we record and interpret the village s built heritage. This is a handson fieldwork session and is a general survey; more detailed building recording sessions will take place next month Come and explore the beautiful woodlands and get involved in some family friendly woodland activities. Geologist,, will conducting a geological survey of the area with your help. This is a hands-on field workshop where Brian will show you how to identify different types of rocks and their formation and explain a little bit about the process by which they were laid down as well as how they influence the landscape we see today. Also learn how a survey is conducted and information recorded. No experience necessary just stout boots and appropriate outdoor weather gear. Durham Wildlife Trust, Geologist Durham Wildlife Trust brian.young@hotmail.co.uk Tel: Friday 28th June Field workshop: undertaking a geological survey of the local area Part two of our geological survey, see above for details, Geologist brian.young@hotmail.co.uk Tel: Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 5 of 9

6 July 6th * Heritage Skills - Drystone walling in the Cleadon Hills 10:00 16:00 Join James Mason, a Dry Stone Walling Association trainer, for a fun and informal day of practical hands on training in this beautiful Durham Wildlife Course is FREE but Trust nature reserve. This please book your place course gives you a firm by contacting understanding of the structure of skills@nect.org.uk or the wall, types of stone required, how to make repairs and maintain dry stone walls. No experience required Lucy Routledge, STC Historic Environment Kathryn Banfield NECT skills@nect.org.uk Tel: th July The Cleadon Conservation Area The Old School Room (or Church) pm The South Tyneside Council Heritage Planning, Lucy Routledge, will give an introduction to the Cleadon Conservation Area what it is, why it is important and how it protects Cleadon s historic environment. A short presentation will be followed by a brief walk around the village core to see how the CA works in action. Lucy Routledge, STC Historic Environment Lucy Routledge lucy.routledge@southtyneside.gov.uk Tel: th July * Butterflies at Marsden Old Quarry Meet at the bus turning circle on Lizard Lane, opposite the Caravan park entrance David Wainwright from Butterfly Conservation will be on hand to help identify the butterflies found at Marsden Quarry and explain more about these beautiful insects as well as the plants they rely on. David Wainwright, Clare Rawcliffe countryside@southtyneside.gov.uk Tel: th July * Guided walk: The Historic Environment of Hartlepool Headland including St.Hilda s Church Meet at St.Hilda s Church, Hartlepool 10.00am pm A walk around this fascinating area with local archaeologist, Robin Daniels Robin Daniels, Sunday 21st July Archaeological Earthwork Survey of Cleadon WWI Practice Trenches Mill pm A chance to meet and work together with members of the Archaeological and Architectural Society of Durham and Northumberland (AASDN) and learn how to undertake a and Belinda Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 6 of 9

7 plane table earthwork survey. followed by a visit to the Acoustic Mirror for those who are interested. Burke, AASDN 3rd August Beneath the Soil: Weekend of archaeological excavation pond The archaeologists from will lead a weekend of test pitting in the Cleadon area (locations to be confirmed). No experience necessary, field training will be given on archaeological excavation, recording and onsite finds processing. Sunday 4th August Beneath the Soil: Weekend of archaeological excavation pond Second of two sessions lead by archaeologists from, conducting test pitting in the Cleadon area (locations to be confirmed). No experience necessary, field training will be given on archaeological excavation, recording and onsite finds processing. 7th August * Guided walk: Thrislington National Nature Reserve Meet at Thirslington am Children and adults alike will be excited at the opportunity to look for fossils in the marl slate, a famous rock band, in the Magnesian Limestone series that has yielded many fish fossils over the years Ken Bradshaw, Heritage Monday 12th August Archaeological Finds Recording and Identification The Old School Room (or Church) pm The North East Finds Liaison, Lauren Proctor, will give a talk on what archaeological finds can tell us about the past and show some recent examples of finds from the Cleadon area reported as part of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Lauren Proctor, Finds Liaison Lauren Proctor Lauren.proctor@durham.ac.uk Tel: th August Guided Walk: The geology, ecology and archaeology of the Cleadon Hills Water Tower pm Join the project ecologist, geologist and archaeologist to explore how the Cleadon Hills area has developed over time & Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 7 of 9

8 21st August Post-Excavation processing workshop Offices Barnard Castle pm and the various factors which have influenced the historic and natural landscape we see today. Walk approx 2 hours Visit s offices in Barnard s Castle to see what happens after excavation how finds are cleaned and recorded and how environmental samples are processed and examined.. numbers limited Ivan Dunn Sunday 1st Sept Guided Walk: The geology, ecology and archaeology of the Cleadon Village Village Pond pm Join the project ecologist, geologist and archaeologist to explore the unique historic character and natural environment of the village. Walk approx 2 hours. & Ivan Dunn 21st Sept House History: how Village Pond to research and record an historic building Bring a packed A chance to meet and work together with members of the North East Vernacular Architecture Group (NEVAG) and learn how to record and research a historic building. We will target one (perhaps two) of Cleadon s historic buildings for further documentary research, drawn and photographic survey. and Martin Robert, Buildings Specialist, NEVAG Sunday 22nd Sept House History: how Village Pond to research and record an historic building Bring a packed Second of two practical sessions looking at how to record and research historic buildings. We will target one (perhaps two) of Cleadon s historic buildings for further documentary research, drawn and photographic survey. ad Martin Robert, Buildings Specialist, NEVAG October Guided Walk: Topic Water Tower Join the project ecologist, geologist and archaeologist on a Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 8 of 9

9 pm guided walk. Topic and area to be confirmed. & Ivan Dunn Monday 21st October Drawing archaeological finds for illustration Offices Barnard Castle pm Visit s offices in Barnard s Castle to learn how to draw small finds for excavation. Tuition provided by our small finds illustrator Roger Simpson. numbers limited Roger Simpson Illustrator Dates Oral history training session Come along and learn how to conduct an oral history interview. Learn what questions to ask; how to keep the conversation going; how to use reminiscences to trigger memories and the practicalities (Parallel schools project of recording and transcripting also running) interviews. Following on from this session a series of interviews will be planned and brought together as part of the Village Atlas. Dates Historic Photographs of Cleadon: Then and Now One-off session looking at historic photographs of Cleadon comparing these with contemporary views of the village. This work will form part of a project looking at images of Cleadon past and present Cleadon timetable of events (updated 05/05/13) 9 of 9