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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jul 22

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Join one of our artist-led sound walks in Swaledale 23- 25 July 2025, and experience this landscape in a way you've not heard before.

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jul 22

Experience birdsong, river flow & even soil vibrations through wireless headphones 🎶 Walks run 23–25 July in stunning countryside. All ages welcome! 💚

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jul 22

🎧 Happening this week! Join artists Tim Shaw & John Coburn for FREE sound walks in Swaledale 🌿 A unique way to connect with nature. #schoolholidaysfun #FREE

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Jul 8

Brilliant day at #NAM @durhamuniversity.bsky.social working with a lovely team of creatives. A privilege to work with astronomers, artists and philosophers and facilitate activity exploring creativity. Attendees were so open and curious ⭐ @nheartlands.bsky.social

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jul 8

🌿 Slow down and tune in… Join artists Tim Shaw & John Coburn for FREE sound walks in Swaledale this July! Discover hidden sounds of nature -birdsong, river flow, even soil vibrations - through specialist mics & headphones. For all ages. Booking essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/swaledale...

Swaledale Sound Walks

Join one of our artist-led sound walks in Swaledale 23- 25 July 2025, and experience this landscape in a way you've not heard before.

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Katy Milne @katyemilne.bsky.social · Jun 26

Great to hear more @northpennines.bsky.social at the annual conference yesterday. Insightful talks from farmers Jimmy, Paddy & Gemma exploring practice that helps increase nature recovery. Thanks to Charlie too for letting us see the great work going on in Baldersdale @nheartlands.bsky.social

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jul 1

These projects directly engaged more than 2,200 people and reached over 12,000 more. One artist said: “I’ve never ever seen a report presented so beautifully… I read it cover to cover.”
Read the full report here 👇🏼
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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jul 1

working with our friends at @nomorenowt.bsky.social as part of Into the Light funded in part by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social 20 creative practitioners were selected by a community panel to deliver 20 projects across 15 areas of the county.

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’re thrilled to share the outcomes of Cultivate Commissions 🎉 A programme supporting artists and communities across County Durham to connect, create and grow. 💚

Infographic titled "Cultivate Commissions in numbers." It features six colourful panels with text and a central illustration of stylised green stems with dot flowers. The panels state:
– 20 creative practitioners commissioned
– 20 different projects delivered across County Durham
– 168 activities and events took place
– Across 15 different areas of County Durham
– 205 freelancers involved

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jun 24

From rural arts to social prescribing, we co-create with communities & creatives. Support us: www.justgiving.com/northernhear...

A landscape featuring a grassy hill and a small stream. An adult with blonde hair and glasses stands beside two children, approximately 11 years old. One child wears headphones connected by a long wire to a handheld audio recording device. The group appears to be recording sounds outdoors as part of an exhibition project.

Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jun 24

It’s #SmallCharityWeek 💚 We’re proud to work in County Durham’s rural & post-industrial communities—using creativity to build agency & connection.

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jun 17

Happy #FreelancerDay! Today we celebrate the 70+ brilliant freelancers artists, filmmakers, producers & creative thinkers- who power Northern Heartlands & enrich our region with bold ideas & deep local roots. We’re proud @livingwageuk.bsky.social employers

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jun 10

Pride in Teesdale, supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social united our rural community through events celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities. 🌈 #PrideInTeesdale #RuralPride www.facebook.com/share/v/12Lg...

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jun 3

We are proud that one of our trustees, Ben Tinkler from Bridge Creative, lobbied our local MP Sam Rushworth MP, about the future of the scheme in Parliament. 💚

Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Jun 3

Northern Heartlands stands in solidarity with Disabled creatives and our sector colleagues by speaking out against the proposed changes to the Access to Work Scheme. Please sign and share the Open Letter from the Culture Sector:
👉 tinyurl.com/AtWLetter

#ProtectATW #CreativeSector #DisabledArtists

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · May 21

It's #CWW25 and we want to shine a light on Bishop Busy Hands – a creative group based Bishop Auckland that’s making a big difference to people’s lives: people coming together in a safe space, being creative, shaping their own wellbeing, and supporting one another along the way.

Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · May 13

Meet Lizzie Lovejoy, whose Trailways commission explores the connections between community, identity, and the historic railways of County Durham. @lizzielovejoy.bsky.social

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · May 6

🌈 If you're 13+, join OUT LOUD this Saturday 10th May, from 5 - 8pm at TCR The Hub for a FREE night of pride, pizza, rainbow sushi, karaoke, silent disco & more! All LGBTQ+ young people and allies are welcome 💖 #PrideInTeesdale #LGBTQIA #FreeEvent #Community @thebowesmuseum.bsky.social

Colorful event poster for “Out Loud!” — a free LGBTQ+ youth event for ages 13 and up. The event is on May 10th from 5–8 PM at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle. Activities include pizza, rainbow sushi, a gender affirming swap-shop, karaoke, and a silent disco. The poster features vibrant illustrations of smiling young people in rainbow-themed clothing holding pride flags. Contact info: kelly@tcrhub.co.uk.

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · May 6

In the latest Cultivate Commissions film, ceramicist Ruth Flowers reimagines local folklore with Rivers Within.
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#CultivateCommissions #HarvestCommission #IntoTheLight #DurhamCulture #FolkloreRevival @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @durhamcouncil.bsky.social

In the latest Cultivate Commissions video, ceramicist and community artist Ruth Flowers, Inky Makes, shares her commission, 'Rivers Within' – a... | By Northern Heartlands CIO | Facebook

In the latest Cultivate Commissions video, ceramicist and community artist Ruth Flowers, Inky Makes, shares her commission, 'Rivers Within' – a...

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you’re working in or passionate about #PublicHealth, #Arts, #Heritage, #SocialPrescribing, or just curious about how creativity impacts wellbeing, sign up!

Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Apr 29

✨ Excited that our very own @jillrcole.bsky.social is chairing this upcoming FREE online event with North East Culture Partnership all about Creative Health.
📅 Fri 23rd May 10:30AM - 12PM
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Creative Health

Get ready to explore the intersection of creativity and wellness at Creative Health, where we'll share tips, tricks, and inspiration for liv

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Apr 29

✨ Excited that our very own @jillrcole.bsky.social is chairing this upcoming FREE online event with North East Culture Partnership all about Creative Health.
📅 Fri 23rd May 10:30AM - 12PM
Nearly half of the tickets have gone eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-health-tickets-1328129423859?aff=oddtdtcreator

Creative Health

Get ready to explore the intersection of creativity and wellness at Creative Health, where we'll share tips, tricks, and inspiration for liv

eventbrite.co.uk

Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Apr 29

Led by @northpennines.bsky.social and @yorkshiredales.org.uk, and developed in partnership with farmers and land managers, Tees-Swale is one of the UK’s most ambitious nature recovery programmes.

Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Apr 29

'Creatively Connected' is a one-year arts project that Northern Heartlands has been commissioned to produce. Running since September 2024 it’s supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the wider Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme.

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Apr 29

Last week marked #EarthDay2025 , so we celebrated the power of creativity to connect people, place, and planet. 🌍

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Visit the official Earth Day site to learn about the world's largest environmental movement and what you can do to make every day Earth Day.

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Northern Heartlands @nheartlands.bsky.social · Mar 19

Today is Social Prescribing Day 2025, a day to celebrate and raise awareness of Social Prescribing Link Workers and the role that creative health plays in building healthier, happier communities.

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