Latest Events in Scorton(October Updated)

Experience the pleasure and satisfaction of using traditional hand tools to carve your very own spatula from a log recently harvested from our own woodland. The word 'spatula' first appeared in the English language in the 1520's, but their use goes back many hundreds of years and probably pre-dates the bronze age! This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. We can make use of both indoor and outdoor space depending on the weather, and a wood burner will keep us toasty warm on the coldest of days. As with all our courses we can arrange a private booking for an individual or small group on an alternative date, and can tailor the course to accommodate children from 9yrs and up. Please just get in touch. What you need to know This course is suitable for anyone 18years+ with an interest in learning a little about the thrills of working with greenwood, no previous wood-crafting skills necessary. Young people age 12 – 17 are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult who is also a paying participant - please get in touch if you have any questions. Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Basic refreshments will be provided on the day, and you can make use of the Applestore café. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

Welcome to Freshwalks. This event is part of our Lancashire business community programme delivered in association with Lancashire Business View . Everyone is welcome to join us for a day of hiking and networking in the great outdoors. Feel free to come alone - most Freshwalkers do - and you'll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company. Route description A scenic circular route climbing through Lancashire’s rich woodlands to a lofty viewpoint offering outstanding views out over Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland Fells. Starting in the pretty little village of Scorton this leisurely half day ramble is the perfect way to explore the Lancashire countryside. Our route summit, Nicky Nook, though modest in height, offers splendid views over Lancashire’s coastal plain, Morecambe Bay and across to the Lakeland fells. On a clear day it’s possible to see the Isle of Man and even the Great Orme on the North Wales coastline. We’ll return through the parkland of the Wyresdale Estate for coffee and cake In Scorton. Route: Scorton - Grize Dale - Nicky Nook - Wyresdale Park - Scorton Distance: 12km Grade: Medium (more info on grading here ) Max elevation: 214m / Total ascent: 326m Proposed schedule: 10:00 - Meeting, The Priory, Scorton 10:15 - Walk starts 11:30 - Picnic stop, Nicky Nook 14:00 - Walk finishes, The Barn at Scorton Walk leader: This walk will be led by Mark Sutcliffe, Editorial Director, Salar Media and author of Walking in Lancashire and Short Walks in the Ribble Valley – both published by Cicerone Press. Between them, these popular guidebooks contain 55 walks exploring the dales, moors, uplands and coasts of Lancashire, including Morecambe Bay, the Forest of Bowland, Ribble Valley and the West Pennine Moors. Meeting location: The Priory Scorton, Scorton, Preston, Lancashire PR3 1AU https://w3w.co/inhabited.park.jolly Parking: The Barn at Scorton, Scorton, Preston, Lancashire PR3 1AU (where we plan to eat and drink) has a good-sized customer car park which should accommodate those in our group intending to head in for food and/or drinks later on. There’s also on-street parking available in both directions (especially down Gubberford Lane) though please be considerate of the local community if doing so. Public transport: This route is accessible by public transport using the 40/41 bus service that connects Preston, Lancaster and Morecambe twice an hour. The meeting point is 15-20 mins walk from the nearest bus stop on this timetable here . Food & refreshments: We intend to head into The Barn at Scorton for some late lunch and refreshments at the end of the walk. We hope you can join us. Lancashire Business View is here to bring together the business community of the county, celebrate excellence and provide platforms to share success. Launching as a magazine in 2005, the brand has grown to become a media business encompassing events, awards and initiatives which are communicated online, in print and in person. Lancashire Business View magazine is published six times a year, covering the news, advice and opinion. Featuring almost entirely exclusive content, it is written specifically by, for and about Lancashire’s business leaders. The print publication is backed by a website updated daily with fresh news and opinion, a weekly newsletter and social media which is one of our many tools for keeping connected to organisations in the county. www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk Information Source: Freshwalks | eventbrite

Humans have been crafting bowls for thousands of years, usually choosing freshly harvested wood, as it is much easier to carve than dry wood. There is something quite special about crafting a useful item from local raw materials, using nothing but hand tools and a little time. This course is designed to be a friendly introduction to carving greenwood bowls and is suitable for beginners, including those keen to carry on using these skills at home. You will carve your bowl from a length of recently harvested wood, usually alder or sycamore, and your bowl will be suitable for use in the kitchen, storing smaller items or simply as a decorative piece. For those interested in having a go back home we can spend time discussing suitable woods to use, tool options and sharpening, and a little advice on work stations. This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. This course will take place outside making use of our outdoor shelter if needed, and we can make use of our indoor workshop should the weather not cooperate! You will be taught the safe use of tools, and how to create a safe work station, but please be aware that working with any edge tools presents an element of risk. What you need to know This course is suitable for anyone 16 years+ with an interest in learning a little about the thrills of working with greenwood, no previous wood-crafting skills necessary. Young people age 14 – 16 are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult who is also a paying participant - please get in touch if you have any questions. Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Please provide your own lunch, and you can make use of the Applestore café for take out. Please note that you will not have time for a sit down lunch at the café. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

Experience the pleasure and satisfaction of using traditional hand tools to carve your very own spatula from a log recently harvested from our own woodland. The word 'spatula' first appeared in the English language in the 1520's, but their use goes back many hundreds of years and probably pre-dates the bronze age! This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. We can make use of both indoor and outdoor space depending on the weather, and a wood burner will keep us toasty warm on the coldest of days. As with all our courses we can arrange a private booking for an individual or small group on an alternative date, and can tailor the course to accommodate children from 9yrs and up. Please just get in touch. What you need to know This course is suitable for anyone 18years+ with an interest in learning a little about the thrills of working with greenwood, no previous wood-crafting skills necessary. Young people age 12 – 17 are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult who is also a paying participant - please get in touch if you have any questions. Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Basic refreshments will be provided on the day, and you can make use of the Applestore café. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

What's this course all about? On this fabulous day in the woods you will learn how to use traditional hand tools to craft your very own rustic bench. You will learn how to split a log into four or more 'billets' before carving each of your four legs. Most of the carving is done using a shavehorse & drawknife, perhaps the most important tools in the green woodworkers arsenal, and I would say one of the most satisfying activities you will every do! You will then learn how to secure your legs to your bench top using mortice and tenon joints secured with oak wedges. We make use of freshly harvested ash for the legs, and whatever suitable slabs are available locally for the bench top - such as larch, scots pine, cedar & Norway spruce. My workshop is situated in Ghyll wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. We will aim to work outside in the woods, but can make use of our indoor space if the weather dictates, and a wood-burner will keep us warm on colder days. What you need to know Suitable for beginners or those with a little more experience. Minimum age 18 years with no upper age limit, however please ask if you wish to discuss a younger person taking part. A reasonable level of basic fitness is suitable, and you will use both sitting and standing work-stations during the day, but please do be aware this is very much a physical and full day. Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Snacks and refreshments will be provided on the day, and you can get take out drinks from the café. Please bring your own lunch - the Apple Store Café is just a few metres away and makes excellent food, it can get quite busy, but you can order your lunch to bring back to the workshop if you wish (you will not have time for a sit in lunch at the café). Please note that toilets are situated up by the café. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

What's It All About? On this one day course you will create at least one beautiful shrink pot to take home. These pots have traditionally been carved across eastern Europe and Scandinavia for hundreds of years, and are called Krympburkar in Sweden. They can be used for storing all manner of things from kitchen utensils to craft items, pens etc. You will hollow out a freshly harvested greenwood log, then cut a base from a dry piece of wood, and insert the base into a groove carved on the inside of the pot. As the log shrinks, it will form a tight seal around the dry base, giving you a lovely pot ready for use. You will also have the opportunity to craft a lid for you pot, and to carve a simple design. And you may have a chance to carve a second pot, depending on your progress. This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. This course will be based outside with an option to use our indoor space (complete with log burner)should the weather dictate. What you need to know This course is suitable for anyone 18 years+ with no previous experience, or for those wishing to extend their greenwood carving skills. Young people from 14 years old can attend if they are accompanied by an adult who is also a paying participant (but please contact to discuss before booking). As with all our courses a private booking can also be made for individuals and small family or friend groups. Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Refreshments will be provided but please provide your own lunch, and you can make use of the Applestore café for take out (please note that you will not have time for a sit in lunch at the café). Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

Wooden spoons have been used for thousands of years, and you too can carve your very own! There is something quite special about taking a piece of branch or log, and with a few simple tools crafting something beautiful and functional. There is a bewildering amount of information on-line about how to carve a spoon, and lots of differing approaching to teaching spoon carving. On this course we take a simple approach with the emphasis being on learning the basics and everyone completing at least one spoon. For those wishing to continue spoon carving at home this course will get you started, and allow you to build your skills and develop an approach that works for you! This course is suitable for beginners (18+), and will provide you with the basics to have a go back home. You will be taught the safe use of tools, but please be aware that working with any edge tools presents an element of risk. Please get in touch should you wish to discuss a younger person taking part, before booking. This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. This course will make use of both indoor and outdoor space as the weather dictates, and our wood burner will keep us toasty warm on the coldest of days. What you need to know Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Refreshments will be provided through the day but please provide your own lunch, and you can make use of the Applestore café for take out. Please note that you will not have time for a sit down lunch at the café. As with all our courses we can arrange a private booking for an individual or small group on an alternative date, please just get in touch. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning how to take a piece of wild wood found on a beach, in a woodland or elsewhere, and giving it a new life. No previous experience is necessary, just a love of wood and a curious nature! Minimum age 18 years, however please ask if you are interested in a younger person attending. As with all our courses we can arrange a private booking for an individual or small group on an alternative date, please just get in touch. An idea of what the course will cover: where to find wildwood how to assess its potential basic tool selection and safety and how to set up a basic work station on a budget initial cleaning and preparation dealing with problem areas such as decay, splits & cracks shaping, including splitting, & cutting finishing and presentation. a brief look at some more advanced tools & techniques follow up advice after the course has finished This course is more about developing skills and knowledge that you can apply at home, rather than everyone making a particular item. You will get the opportunity to try a range of simple tools and techniques, but you may not finish any one piece on the day. In fact most participants go home with several pieces to continue working on. You are welcome to bring any wildwood you may have knocking about and we can take a look. You never know, it may hide some cool woody secrets! We will spend time exploring the surrounding woodland in search of interesting pieces to fire the imagination and to work on, and aim to be based outside all day, so please do dress for the weather, including sturdy footwear and a waterproof jacket just in case. If the weather proves to be troublesome we can make use of our indoor workspace, and a wood burning stove will keep us warm in the colder months. , Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

Wooden spoons have been used for thousands of years, and you too can carve your very own! There is something quite special about taking a piece of branch or log, and with a few simple tools crafting something beautiful and functional. There is a bewildering amount of information on-line about how to carve a spoon, and lots of differing approaching to teaching spoon carving. On this course we take a simple approach with the emphasis being on learning the basics and everyone completing at least one spoon. For those wishing to continue spoon carving at home this course will get you started, and allow you to build your skills and develop an approach that works for you! This course is suitable for beginners (18+), and will provide you with the basics to have a go back home. You will be taught the safe use of tools, but please be aware that working with any edge tools presents an element of risk. Please get in touch should you wish to discuss a younger person taking part, before booking. This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. This course will make use of both indoor and outdoor space as the weather dictates, and our wood burner will keep us toasty warm on the coldest of days. What you need to know Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Refreshments will be provided through the day but please provide your own lunch, and you can make use of the Applestore café for take out. Please note that you will not have time for a sit down lunch at the café. As with all our courses we can arrange a private booking for an individual or small group on an alternative date, please just get in touch. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

What's It All About? On this one day course you will create at least one beautiful shrink pot to take home. These pots have traditionally been carved across eastern Europe and Scandinavia for hundreds of years, and are called Krympburkar in Sweden. They can be used for storing all manner of things from kitchen utensils to craft items, pens etc. You will hollow out a freshly harvested greenwood log, then cut a base from a dry piece of wood, and insert the base into a groove carved on the inside of the pot. As the log shrinks, it will form a tight seal around the dry base, giving you a lovely pot ready for use. You will also have the opportunity to craft a lid for you pot, and to carve a simple design. And you may have a chance to carve a second pot, depending on your progress. This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. This course will be based outside with an option to use our indoor space (complete with log burner)should the weather dictate. What you need to know This course is suitable for anyone 18 years+ with no previous experience, or for those wishing to extend their greenwood carving skills. Young people from 14 years old can attend if they are accompanied by an adult who is also a paying participant (but please contact to discuss before booking). As with all our courses a private booking can also be made for individuals and small family or friend groups. Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Refreshments will be provided but please provide your own lunch, and you can make use of the Applestore café for take out (please note that you will not have time for a sit in lunch at the café). Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

Wooden spoons have been used for thousands of years, and you too can carve your very own! There is something quite special about taking a piece of branch or log, and with a few simple tools crafting something beautiful and functional. There is a bewildering amount of information on-line about how to carve a spoon, and lots of differing approaching to teaching spoon carving. On this course we take a simple approach with the emphasis being on learning the basics and everyone completing at least one spoon. For those wishing to continue spoon carving at home this course will get you started, and allow you to build your skills and develop an approach that works for you! This course is suitable for beginners (18+), and will provide you with the basics to have a go back home. You will be taught the safe use of tools, but please be aware that working with any edge tools presents an element of risk. Please get in touch should you wish to discuss a younger person taking part, before booking. This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. This course will make use of both indoor and outdoor space as the weather dictates, and our wood burner will keep us toasty warm on the coldest of days. What you need to know Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Refreshments will be provided through the day but please provide your own lunch, and you can make use of the Applestore café for take out. Please note that you will not have time for a sit down lunch at the café. As with all our courses we can arrange a private booking for an individual or small group on an alternative date, please just get in touch. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

Experience the pleasure and satisfaction of using traditional hand tools to carve your very own spatula from a log recently harvested from our own woodland. The word 'spatula' first appeared in the English language in the 1520's, but their use goes back many hundreds of years and probably pre-dates the bronze age! This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. We can make use of both indoor and outdoor space depending on the weather, and a wood burner will keep us toasty warm on the coldest of days. As with all our courses we can arrange a private booking for an individual or small group on an alternative date, and can tailor the course to accommodate children from 9yrs and up. Please just get in touch. What you need to know This course is suitable for anyone 18years+ with an interest in learning a little about the thrills of working with greenwood, no previous wood-crafting skills necessary. Young people age 12 – 17 are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult who is also a paying participant - please get in touch if you have any questions. Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Basic refreshments will be provided on the day, and you can make use of the Applestore café. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

What's It All About? Spend a fun & relaxing half day hand crafting your own walking stick or staff, using basic hand tools and locally harvested poles. On this fun and relaxed half day course you will be helped to whittle your very own short walking stick or longer walking staff. You will have a number of rods of timber to choose from, all sustainably harvested locally. There will be opportunities to add details and embellishments to your creation, and you will have created a truly unique stick. A small range of hand tools are all that is needed, and you will be shown how to make safe use of edge tools such as carving knifes, palm gauges, and japanese pull saws. There will also be an opportunity to add a little 'fire' to you design! This course is suitable for complete beginners, of those with a little carving experience. This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. This course will be based outside with an option to use our indoor space, equipped with wood burner, should the weather dictate. What you need to know This course is suitable for anyone 18 years+ and no previous wood-crafting skills are necessary. Children from 12 years old can attend if they are accompanied by an adult who is also a paying participant (but please contact to discuss before booking). As with all our courses a private booking can also be made for individuals and small family or friend groups Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Refreshments will be provided and you can make use of the Applestore café for take out ). Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

What's this course all about On this very special two day course you have the opportunity to hand craft your own medieval inspired folding chair. The design is based on a unique example that can be seen in Dumfries museum, and may be indeed be the only one ever made, and is certainly a very rare survivor. Quite roughly made from what appears to be oak, with a raw hide strung seat, I would think it was not made by a skilled carpenter, but perhaps a woodsman, farmer or other such person, and it's this unique aspect that give it a rustic fascination and mystery. Each chair made will itself be unique, but its heritage will be clear. The folding frame, back rails, seat rails, pivot rail, will be made from locally sourced hard wood poles with hand carved round tenons secured into individual round mortice holes using oak dowels. And rather than using rawhide for the strung seat, you will use natural jute cordage. My workshop is situated in Ghyll wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. We will aim to work outside in the woods, but can make use of our indoor space if the weather dictates, and a wood-burner will keep us warm on colder days. What you need to know What you need to know Suitable for beginners or those with a little more experience. Minimum age 18 years. Start time each day, 10am, finish time 5pm, although we may finish earlier on day two. Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Snacks and refreshments will be provided on the day, and you can get take out drinks from the café. Please bring your own lunch - the Apple Store Café is just a few metres away and makes excellent food, it can get quite busy, but you can order your lunch to bring back to the workshop if you wish (you will not have time for a sit in lunch at the café). Please note that toilets are situated up by the café. Origianl medieval folding chair in Dumfries musem. Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning how to take a piece of wild wood found on a beach, in a woodland or elsewhere, and giving it a new life. No previous experience is necessary, just a love of wood and a curious nature! Minimum age 18 years, however please ask if you are interested in a younger person attending. As with all our courses we can arrange a private booking for an individual or small group on an alternative date, please just get in touch. An idea of what the course will cover: where to find wildwood how to assess its potential basic tool selection and safety and how to set up a basic work station on a budget initial cleaning and preparation dealing with problem areas such as decay, splits & cracks shaping, including splitting, & cutting finishing and presentation. a brief look at some more advanced tools & techniques follow up advice after the course has finished This course is more about developing skills and knowledge that you can apply at home, rather than everyone making a particular item. You will get the opportunity to try a range of simple tools and techniques, but you may not finish any one piece on the day. In fact most participants go home with several pieces to continue working on. You are welcome to bring any wildwood you may have knocking about and we can take a look. You never know, it may hide some cool woody secrets! We will spend time exploring the surrounding woodland in search of interesting pieces to fire the imagination and to work on, and aim to be based outside all day, so please do dress for the weather, including sturdy footwear and a waterproof jacket just in case. If the weather proves to be troublesome we can make use of our indoor workspace, and a wood burning stove will keep us warm in the colder months. , Information Source: Paul Williams Woodcraft | eventbrite