Thynghowe and the forgotten heritage of Sherwood
These are the events coming up in this project. You are welcome to join us and to volunteer to take part in our activities.
Places may be limited so booking is essential
All of these events are free.
Young people under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
If you have difficulties with mobility, transport or getting away from family responsibilities get in touch as we may be able to help.
Young people under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
If you have difficulties with mobility, transport or getting away from family responsibilities get in touch as we may be able to help.
You can reserve your place by contacting the Greenwood Community Forest team by email on greenwood@nottscc.gov.uk or by phoning them on 0115 969 6518 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0115 969 6518 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 01623 827326 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01623 827326 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
| 14 April 2012 | Volunteer workshop 1 Introducing the story of Birklands and the strands of the project (see details below) | BOOK NOW |
| 21 April 2012 | Annual Perambulation walk to Thynghowe (see details below) | BOOK NOW |
| 17 and 20 May 2012 | Archive training and research at Mansfield Library (see details below) | BOOK NOW |
| 3 November 2012 | Volunteer workshop 2 with ground truthing training and feedback on archive research | Details to follow |
| November 2012 to February 2013 | Ground truthing involving on-site surveying in the woodlands to identify and record the features located by LIDAR | Details to follow |
| March 2013 | Volunteer workshop 3 to include ground truthing debrief and consultation on management options. | Details to follow |
| 20 April 2013 | Annual Perambulation Walk to Thynghowe | Details to follow |
| 18-19 May 2013 | Viking Spring Thing event at Sherwood Pines celebrating the Viking heritage of Sherwood Forest and promoting the outcomes of the project | Details to follow |
Introductory Workshop
Sherwood Pines – Saturday 14th April 2012 – 10am start
Sherwood Pines – Saturday 14th April 2012 – 10am start
This workshop is your chance to discover more about Thynghowe, Birklands and our project 'Thynghowe and the forgotten heritage of Sherwood'.
The morning sessions will cover the history of the area, how it is linked to the Viking Age and what we have discovered so far about the rich heritage of our woodlands. The three main strands of the project will be introduced: looking for evidence in the archives; surveying and 'ground truthing' in the Forest; and 'telling the story' of the past of Birklands.
After a lunch break there will be mini-workshop 'taster sessions' – meet and chat with the people involved. These sessions will end around 3pm.
Drinks will be provided during the morning session, bring a packed lunch or food is available at the Sherwood Pines Café
Drinks will be provided during the morning session, bring a packed lunch or food is available at the Sherwood Pines Café
Car parking for people attending this event is free and it is suitable for folk of all ages.
The Friends of Thynghowe Annual Perambulation Walk
Birklands Forest – Saturday 21st April 2012 – 10am start from near Budby Pumping Station
Birklands Forest – Saturday 21st April 2012 – 10am start from near Budby Pumping Station
Join us for our annual walk in the footsteps of the 1816 Perambulation of the Manor of Warsop. Walk along an ancient boundary and hear stories from the past of Birklands as we head towards the Viking Age assembly site of Thynghowe.
The walk to Thynghowe and back is about 3 miles and should take between 3 and 4 hours. After a lunch break there will be the option of extending the walk by a couple of miles by continuing along the boundary to Warsop Windmill. Transport will take you back to Budby.
This event is free and suitable for active folk of all ages. Young people under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There are no toilet facilities in the Forest (but plenty of trees!). If you have difficulties with transport or getting away from family responsibilities, get in touch as we may be able to help.
You will need waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch and a drink.
There will be a small number of places allowing folk with mobility problems to accompany the walk by traveling in a vehicle. These places must be reserved in advance.
Archive Research Workshop
Mansfield Library - Thursday 17th May 2012 – 6pm to 8pm - repeated on Sunday 20th May 2012 – 11am to 1pm
Mansfield Library - Thursday 17th May 2012 – 6pm to 8pm - repeated on Sunday 20th May 2012 – 11am to 1pm
Join the Friends of Thynghowe history detectives “searching out evidence” of the lives of people who lived and worked in the Forest. We will investigate our social history and cultural heritage by looking at documents, maps and books. We will use the computers in the Discovery Room and the Local Studies Area.
These are introductory workshops and there will be opportunities for further research using a range of archives.
