Established in 2004, the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust’s mission is to enhance and protect the rivers Swale, Ure, Nidd, Wharfe and Ouse and neighbouring catchments by delivering practical and educational projects, inspiring communities and working in partnership. Dr. Marie Taylor's talk will offer insight into the charity’s projects, showcasing effective partnerships and how they collaborate to engage and inspire communities within their river catchments.

Ancient volcanoes have moulded the British Isles. I will illustrate this by looking at the main volcanic periods over the last half-billion years, and how these formed mountain ranges and other features still visible in the British landscape.