August 15, 2016
For the month of August I have been working alongside the lovely staff at YDMT as part of my summer of work experience (I’ve also been spending time working with PBA Applied Ecology, who are based in Settle). After graduating... View Article
May 20, 2016
A glowing review of last week’s hugely successful fundraising concert, courtesy of Andrew Campbell – a YDMT Trustee and one of the 140+ people in the audience on the night… Last Saturday evening (14th May) my wife and I, together with an almost packed... View Article
April 26, 2016
Agriculture students from across the world – including Malaysia, Russia, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Botswana, Spain, Finland and the UK – joined us to learn about farming techniques in the Yorkshire Dales. 45 under-graduates from Reading University spent time with farmer... View Article
February 10, 2016
TV's Larry Lamb joined Sarah our Hay Time Officer to visit meadows at Bell Sykes Farm - where you can be entirely surrounded by one of the rarest habitats in England. See us on Discovering Britain More4 Wednesday 10th February.
December 22, 2015
I’d like to say a big Thank You to the many individuals, businesses and partner organisations that have provided expertise, enthusiasm and financial support to help make our work possible over the last twelve months. The landscape, environment and communities... View Article
December 8, 2015
A day in the life of a Rural Trainee…and if you fancy following in their footsteps please check out our Rural Trainee opportunities Work for Us We recently spent a day in the woods with our Rural Trainees. As well as... View Article
October 14, 2015
People and the DALES' Hill Skills training weekends help to give community groups the skills and confidence to enjoy the countryside safely and independently in the future.
September 22, 2015
Hip hip hurrah! People’s Postcode Lottery has just celebrated ten fantastic years of players raising funds for charities and good causes like YDMT! Players have now raised more than £80 million, supporting over 1,500 national and local grassroots projects. In... View Article
How are hay meadows restored and why? The experts explain how, and our friends at Bentham Primary School tell us why hay meadows are so important.
July 29, 2015
People and the DALES gives children and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to experience the Yorkshire Dales. Over the last 10 years 7,000 people have benefited from a life-changing day out in the countryside. Each one has their own story to tell.
