NCDC Geology Group Field Trip Presents A walk through Time * Alison Broomhead will lead you through very gentle gradient walk through well kept footpaths in Haltwhistle Burn. showing you the difference types of sedimentary strata laid down over time. * Tuesday 2nd July 2024 6.30-8.00pm A Free carpark ,Willia Rd by Haltwhistle Burn Football … Continue reading A walk through Time

  DRY STONE WALLING GETTING STARTED -A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP   Your activity leader David Tasseel will teach you how to take down and rebuild a traditional drystone wall on a working farm.   You will need strong footwear, waterproofs, gardening type gloves and a hammer. Bring your own refreshments.   Those signed up will be … Continue reading DRY STONE WALLING

  Summer 2024   Not enough people know about life saving skills- this is your chance to help change that. 1 in 10 people in the UK survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. A cardiac arrest is the ultimate medical emergency. NCDC with support of Karbon Homes local Community Fund are aiming to equip local groups … Continue reading Not enough people know about life saving skills

All about Lace   What counts as lace? ,it's history and the difference type of lace. See how its made with a chance to have a go.   Gill is a lifelong lace maker with a touch of humour to her work and is known internationally and is assisted by her friend Val who she … Continue reading All about Lace

A two-week course identifying different rocks and minerals.19th November identifying rocks and 26th November identifying minerals. It will be beneficial to attend both classes as they are interlinked. Both sessions are practical. * 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 19th November at Lambley Village Hall 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 26th November at Lambley Village Hall £5.00 per … Continue reading Identifying Rocks and Minerals

Drystone walling-Improve your skills   Your activity leader David Tasseel will teach you the basic’s on working with  different types of stone. Remove and then rebuild a drystone wall in good company and enjoying the autumn air. * You will need waterproofs, boots, gloves, a drink and packed lunch. If you have one bring a … Continue reading Drystone walling-Improve your skills

* A look at a range of fossils and the intricate nature of their structures. Making accurate drawings of Ammonites and Bivalves to show these structures. * 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 22nd October at Lambley Village Hall £5.00 per class includes refreshments Cash on the door or Bank. Sort Code: 608301   Bank Acc: 20190181   Ref: … Continue reading Fossil Study

NCDC is exploring running a nostalgia project on the theme of classic playtime games. We are keen to collect your memories of games playing indoors or outside. Games are far too good to be allowed to die out. Our ambition is to document, publish and share with the young ones of today. If you can … Continue reading Step Back in time.

Are you bemused by all the colours of Geology maps? Do you have difficulty imagining ‘what lies beneath?’ A chance to investigate the ways in which to read and understand the maps and structural patterns. A practical evening of map reading and interpretation. * 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 5th November at Lambley Village Hall £5.00 … Continue reading Reading A Geology Map

As you have requested, we have managed fit one more in.   Your activity leader David Tasseel will take through a day of healthy warming outdoor exercise while enjoying learning basic skills in Drystone Walling. * You will need Outdoor clothing, Boots, Gloves, Hot drink and packed lunch. If you have one, bring a household … Continue reading Winter Warming Drystone Walling