An eventful weekend

Saturday 10th September saw the last open day of 2016 for Wynch Bridge End Cottage.  Lynn Patterson, one of our volunteers, reported:  'All were very interested in its story.  Several people had close connections with the immediate area and brought along photographs and had their own stories to tell. The garden was favourably commented upon.  The byre was open for viewing with the old tools inside, and we put information boards  in the yard about the hay meadows and hay time.  Also on display were replica artefacts showing how Upper Teesdale has probably been populated over thousands of years.  We had over 45 people and were kept busy all day.' 

Sunday 11th September brought continued good weather for our Up on High Walk, led by our Reserve Manager, Martin Furness. The group scaled Cross Fell, the highest point in the North Pennines, and walked over Great Dun Fell, the highest point on our National Nature Reserve.

 

Martin took them to the source of the River Tees and also explained along the walk about the wildlife that survives on these wild fells.

 

Martin reported, 'It was a great day, with great views and it certainly blew the cobwebs away!'.

 

We have just one event left now on our 2016 Events Programme, on Saturday 1st October, which is a family fun event entitled 'Small Mammals in the High Force Area'.  Help local expert, Ian Findlay, to measure and weigh the shy and secretive mammals that live on the way to High Force, before returning them to their homes. Booking essential.  Ring our Reserve base for more details. 01833 622374.