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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🎉We're delighted to share our latest Dig Diary! Three lucky YAC members spent a day at Bedrule Castle in the Scottish Borders, hosted by HARP as part of the Dig It! competition! Find out more about one young archaeologist's day... 👉https://www.yac-uk.org/blog/dig-diaries-2026-bedrule-castle/

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For over 2000 young people, YAC is a place to discover the heritage on their doorstep, meet friends who share their interests and try something new. It’s where young people build confidence and social skills, discover what they’re capable of and simply feel like they can be themselves. 🧵1/2

A photo of a group of young people of varying ages. Text over the image says: The Young Archaeologist Club provides opportunities for young people to participate in archaeology. Today it has 80 clubs, 500 volunteers, 2000 members."

A young person wearing a high vis vest leaning against a concrete wall. Text over the image says: "YAC has enabled him to access learning about a subject he enjoys without feeling that he is failing or that he is not good at it. Parent/carer."

A young person smiling and holding a paper plate containing a square piece of clay on which is carved a horse, in the style of a medieval tile. Text over the image says: "I feel like I can be me - YAC member. 85% of members feel more confident working with young people since they joined."

Three young people and one adult sat at a table in a classroom. Text over the image says: "It's amazing, I love having a community where I feel like I belong."

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🪏In July three YAC members spent a day working with archaeologists from @uniofreading.bsky.social as part of our Dig It! competition! In our latest Dig Diaries, Luca and Florence tell us about their day digging and processing finds at Cookham... 👉https://www.yac-uk.org/blog/dig-diaries-2026-cookham/

Two photos of young people working on an archaeological dig: on the left a girl kneels in a trench and digs the soil with a trowel, on the right a boy sits at an outside table to holds small archaeological objects over a blue tray.

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New on the YAC blog - @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board member Kenny Xie tells us about 'Voyage of the Vikings', a brand new resource he has designed for young people. DnD fans, this one's for you! 🎲 👉https://www.yac-uk.org/blog/voyage-of-the-vikings-a-new-dd-resource-for-yac/

A compilation image showing the front page of a game instructions booklet entitled 'Voyage of the Vikings' illustration with a Viking ship and early medieval-inspired designs and a photograph of a young man wearing a brown coat, with text that says "New YAC resource, voyage of the Vikings".

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📣 Humber YAC is looking for a new volunteer Branch Co-Leader to support the club’s current leader as they begin their maternity leave in Jan 2027. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about sharing archaeology with young people! Find out more 👉https://www.yac-uk.org/club/humber-yac/

A group of people on an archaeological dig. Text overlaying the image reads: Could you co-lead Humber YAC?

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today is our last 2026 YAC Dig It! Competition day out in #Cheshire with the Poulton Research Project. Members from Wales Online, Manchester and Mersey & Dee YACs are starting their day with a site tour, spanking some 12,000 years!!! Huge thanks to the site team, Marsh Trust and Past Horizons 👏

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🎉Introducing the newest YAC branch to join the network: York YAC! This new club will be meeting monthly on Saturday mornings starting in September. Meet the team and find out more on the YAC blog 👉 www.yac-uk.org/blog/introdu...

Four adult women standing in a group and smiling. One is holding a teddy bear wearing a high-vis vest and a mini hard hat. Text reads: "New YAC branch York YAC".

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

From Festival makers to award winners: Gloucestershire YAC have had a very exciting summer! 🥳 Inspired by this year's Festival of Archaeology theme of Archaeology and Nature, members created their own ‘Nature Through Time’ trail and recreated some tasty historic recipes. 🌿🥾🧑‍🍳 🧵1/2

Five young people standing behind a trestle table under a gazebo. Text says: Gloucestershire YAC's remarkable summer.

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎉Introducing 'Our Transcapes: Queering British Prehistory', our newest YAC resource pack! Back in June YAC leaders headed to Ecclesall Woods for an inspiring training day with creative facilitator S.K. Marley, exploring how queering prehistory can create a more inclusive history for everyone. 🧵1/2

Four adults stand in a wooded area beneath a large beech tree. One adult is talking to the other three and holding an A4 printed picture of Stone Henge.

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📣 We're excited to announce our latest Dig It! competition! Three lucky winners will be heading to Poulton, Cheshire on 29th August. Winners will be hosted by the friendly Poulton Research Project team and will be investigating a fascinating site that dates back to the Iron Age! 🤩 🧵1/2

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In July CBA Youth Engagement staff teamed up with our Youth Advisory Board and English Heritage to run an exciting youth event at Tynemouth Priory and Castle as part of this year's Festival of Archaeology! Read on to find out what we got up to! 👉 www.yac-uk.org/blog/festiva...

Two young people kneeling on the grass in a historical graveyard, writing on worksheets on clipboards. Grassy hills and the sea are in the background. Text reads: "Festival of Archaeology Youth Event 2026".

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"What activity lets you climb hills, cook strange historical recipes, explore ancient crafts and uncover stories from the past?" In our latest blog, Peak District YAC leader Martha shares highlights from 15 years of running a YAC! 👉https://www.yac-uk.org/blog/catching-up-with-peak-district-yac/

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📢New on the YAC blog: young archaeologists Amelia, Aiden and Ania tell us about their exciting day digging at Bamburgh Castle with @brparchaeology.bsky.social as part of this year's Dig It! competition! 👉https://www.yac-uk.org/blog/dig-diaries-2026-bamburgh-castle/ 🧵1/2

A young person digging on an archaeological excavation on a dry sunny day.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

That’s a wrap on the Festival of Archaeology 2026 💚🌿 Over the past two weeks, people across the UK have been getting hands-on with archaeology, exploring the places around them and discovering the many ways our past is connected to nature. Watch our recap 👉

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The Festival of Archaeology 2026

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Read our new blog as YAB member, Emily Wynne, shares what inspired her to create a new activity for the #FestivalOfArchaeology that looks at how Ancient Egyptian make-up was made from the world around them, and why you should give it a go. 👉 shorturl.at/JczEW

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Creating Nature-inspired Archaeological Activities: Emily Wynne - Young Archaeologists' Club

My activity was inspired by a visit to Manchester Museum, where I saw some Predynastic Egyptian siltstone palettes shaped like fish, turtles and birds. I was fascinated by […]

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Want to help shape the future of archaeology? We’re now recruiting 10 new members to join our Youth Advisory Board! This is an exciting opportunity to: 1️⃣make a real impact 2️⃣build valuable skills 3️⃣connect with like-minded young people More info👉http://tinyurl.com/JoinYABs

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🌺Discover sacred places, ritual offerings & the archaeology they leave behind in our spotlight on the new #FestivalOfArchaeology Resource Pack celebrating this year's theme of archaeology & nature🌺 This activity was created by @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisor, Amalia Wardle 🧵1/3

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Canfod mannau cysegredig, cynigion defodol, a’r archaeoleg y maent yn ei adael ar ôl. Mae ein gweithgaredd nesaf yn edrych ar sut mae pobl ar hyd a lled y byd wedi canfod ystyr mewn mynyddoedd, afonydd, ogofau a mannau naturiol pwerus eraill. 🧵1/3

Llaw gyda farnais ewinedd coch yn dal casgliad o wrthrychau naturiol, gan gynnwys pluen, blodau a glaswellt.

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Not sure where #archaeology could take you? Unearthing Futures is now live & here to help!! Created by the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board, this free digital hub brings together practical activities, careers advice & a chance to explore different areas of #archaeology. 🏺🧵1/4

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Welcome to Youth Day! ✨ We’ve got lots going on today as part of the #FestivalofArchaeology! New blogs and posters, launching Unearthing Futures' digital legacy, opening recruitment for the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board, and releasing a new Welsh-language activity. 🧵1/2

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

At YAC we love to celebrate archaeology projects that involve young people! 🎉 We’re delighted to share the amazing projects shortlisted for the Community Archaeology Project of the Year as part of this year’s Marsh Community Archaeology awards. 🧵1/2

A group of young people wearing UK Scout uniforms standing around a long table looking at archaeological objects and samples of dyed fabric.

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Thank you @brparchaeology.bsky.social for hosting our YAC Dig It! competition winners on Saturday! 👏

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

#AskanArchaeologist day may be over but young people can ask questions to our resident archaeologist online all year round! Check out the YAC website to read some previous questions and answers and submit your own... 👉 www.yac-uk.org/explore-arch...

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Question from Harrison, aged 4. How can I be an archaeologist when I grow up? Leave your responses below; we'll be sharing them with Harrison later 👇 #AskAnArchaeologist

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Welcome to Ask an Archaeologist day! 🎉 Follow @archaeologyuk.bsky.social throughout the day and send in your questions. #AskAnArchaeologist #FestivalOfArchaeology

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're looking forward to #AskanArchaeologist day tomorrow! Get your questions at the ready for @archaeologyuk.bsky.social 🤩

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Mae’r tymor arswydus wedi dod yn fuan👻 O wrachod yn y coed a chreaduriaid yn y llyn, i gŵn dirgel a chathod enfawr, mae tirweddau’r DU yn llawn llên gwerin. Tybed allai eich hoff le yn eich ardal leol fod yn ysbrydoliaeth i’r chwedl nesaf? 🧵1/2

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Bake it, build it, write it or make it, there are plenty of ways to get crafty this #FestivalofArchaeology Theme Day! Our new Archaeology & Nature Resource is packed with free activities, all exploring the different ways people have connected with the natural world. 🧵1/2 @archaeologyuk.bsky.social

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Welcome to the #FestivalofArchaeology Theme Day🌿 Today we’re exploring the many ways #archaeology and #nature meet, with new stories, activities and ideas to try throughout the day. Find all the Theme Day activities and get stuck in here 📷 www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/the... 🧵1/2

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🎉It's not long until the start of the Festival of Archaeology! This year’s Festival runs from Saturday 18th July to Sunday 2nd August and the theme for 2026 is Archaeology and Nature. 🌳🌿🐝 🧵1/2

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We are the only UK-wide club where 8–16 year-olds can participate in real archaeology and discover why it matters. YAC is coordinated by @archaeologyuk.bsky.social and we run a network of 80+ branches across the UK, from Jersey to Orkney! Find out more about YAC 👉https://www.yac-uk.org/about-yac/

Nine young people wearing hats and backpacks stand around large rocks in the middle of a grassy field on a sunny day.

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Welcome to the Bluesky account of the Young Archaeologists' Club! 💙 We're looking forward to sharing the latest updates from the YAC network including news, blogs posts, resources, competitions and ways to get involved! Find out more about YAC at www.yac-uk.org #archaeology #history #heritage

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Hands-on archaeology for young people across the UK - Young Archaeologists' Club

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