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.

Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/swaledale...

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

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

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

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.

🌿 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...

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

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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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Infographhic on a yellow background with black text. The text reads, 'Northern Heartlands has worked with more than 70 freelancers over the past 12 months. At the bottom there is an image of two hands holding which looks like the shape of a heart

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

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...

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 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

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.

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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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.

🌈 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

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...

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

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

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

✨ 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

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.

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

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.

Our Director, Jill Cole, who is hard of hearing, is learning BSL as it’s an essential and practical tool for communication and accessibility.
#BSL #SignLanguageWeek #DeafCommunity #Inclusion #NorthernHeartlands

This week is Sign Language Week, a week to celebrate British Sign Language (BSL) and mark the 22nd anniversary of its official recognition as a language in its own right by the UK Government.

Activities took place in our Place Lab tent, where participants were invited to make rosettes, badges, or use building blocks to represent "home." Facilitators encouraged attendees to reflect on their connection to the places they live. 💚

In 2024, over 600 people participated in activities at agricultural shows across Weardale, including the Stanhope Show, to explore themes of belonging and community.

Creatively Connected is the arts strand of Tees:Swale Naturally Connected, a partnership between @northpennines.bsky.social and @yorkshiredales.org.uk. The project focuses on high nature value upland farming and nature recovery, funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and the NLHF #IWD2025 #IWD