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Well Dressings and Carnivals

Forthcoming Well Dressings ~ Read more >

WORMHILL WELL DRESSING 23-31 AUGUST 2025

WORMHILL WELL DRESSING 23-31 AUGUST 2025

WORMHILL WELL DRESSING 23-31 AUGUST 2025

FOOLOW WELL DRESSINGS

FOOLOW WELL DRESSINGS

FOOLOW WELL DRESSINGS

STONEY MIDDLETON WELL DRESSINGS SATURDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD

STONEY MIDDLETON WELL DRESSINGS SATURDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD

STONEY MIDDLETON WELL DRESSINGS SATURDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD

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Open Gardens in the Peak District

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LONGNOR CELEBRATES ITS HIDDEN GARDENS

LONGNOR CELEBRATES ITS HIDDEN GARDENS

LONGNOR CELEBRATES ITS HIDDEN GARDENS

SECRET GARDENS OF WINSTER 19th-20th July 2025 1.30pm to 5.30pm

SECRET GARDENS OF WINSTER 19th-20th July 2025 1.30pm to 5.30pm

SECRET GARDENS OF WINSTER 19th-20th July 2025 1.30pm to 5.30pm

LONGSTONE OPEN GARDENS SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH JULY

LONGSTONE OPEN GARDENS SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH JULY

LONGSTONE OPEN GARDENS SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH JULY

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WALKS WITH NELLIE ~ BONSALL TO BRASSINGTON ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY

WALKS WITH NELLIE ~ BONSALL TO BRASSINGTON ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY

WALKS WITH NELLIE ~ BONSALL TO BRASSINGTON ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY

I couldn’t have asked for a better day to complete the third stage in my epic challenge. There was a hard frost, no rain and no mud! Returning to Bonsall my walk with Nellie to Brassington was just over five miles in length, beginning at Fountain Square before heading up The Dale to just past the Ebenezer Chapel which has a date plaque of 1893. From here we ascended a narrow path to follow a stretch of the Limestone Way. This then led us through a long succession of fields w

LITTLE GREEN SPACE ~ BY PENNY BUNTING

LITTLE GREEN SPACE ~ BY PENNY BUNTING

LITTLE GREEN SPACE ~ BY PENNY BUNTING

February often suffers with the worst of the winter weather – with rain, sleet and snow making it seem like spring is still a long way off. But, with a bit of luck, we may also have some warmer days this month. Early spring sunshine can lure out the first bumblebees and other insects of the year. When this happens, they will be looking for something to eat – and this is where spring bulbs like snowdrops and crocuses can be really useful, as they provide nectar when there’s l

FOURTEEN REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL

FOURTEEN REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL

FOURTEEN REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL

• Saving fuel and car parking charges. Reducing pollution, less traffic thus improving the environment. • You may get a better deal – for instance local bakers, greengrocers, butchers could reward regular custom. • Good advice; butchers could advise on how to cook certain cuts of meat and what size joint you might need for a family get together. • Shopping at your local butchers cuts down on food miles and stress on the animals, therefore better quality meat. Plus traceabil

LONGBOW VENUES SHORTLISTED IN PRESTIGIOUS 2026 PUBLICAN AWARDS - THE ONLY DERBYSHIRE BUSINESS RECOGNISED FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING

LONGBOW VENUES SHORTLISTED IN PRESTIGIOUS 2026 PUBLICAN AWARDS - THE ONLY DERBYSHIRE BUSINESS RECOGNISED FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING

LONGBOW VENUES SHORTLISTED IN PRESTIGIOUS 2026 PUBLICAN AWARDS - THE ONLY DERBYSHIRE BUSINESS RECOGNISED FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING

Derbyshire-based Longbow Venues is proud to announce that it has once again been shortlisted in the 2026 Publican Awards, the UK hospitality industry’s most respected and competitive awards programme. The independent Peak District operator has secured finalist places in Best Food Offer and Best Pub Employer (Up to 500 Employees) - the same two categories it was shortlisted for last year - making Longbow Venues the only Derbyshire business to reach the national finals for the

TREAK CLIFF CAVERN 50% OFF LOCALS’ DISCOUNT

TREAK CLIFF CAVERN 50% OFF LOCALS’ DISCOUNT

TREAK CLIFF CAVERN 50% OFF LOCALS’ DISCOUNT

Treak Cliff Cavern is a genuine wonder in the heart of the Peak District. Treak Cliff Hill is the only place in the world where Blue John Stone, a rare form of fluorite with beautiful colours occurs naturally. The self-guided audio tour explains how Blue John Stone was formed, how miners in the 1700s constructed a tunnel using only hand tools to reach the Blue John Stone deposits within the hill, and you can see incredible veins of the stone across the cavern roof and walls.

BAGSHAWS AUCTION DATES ANNOUNCED

BAGSHAWS AUCTION DATES ANNOUNCED

BAGSHAWS AUCTION DATES ANNOUNCED

Bagshaws are pleased to announce their auction dates for the year ahead, continuing their long-standing tradition of successful property auctions: • Monday, 23rd March • Monday, 18th May • Monday, 20th July • Monday, 21st September • Monday, 16th November Following a highly successful year, Bagshaws are looking forward to another strong programme of auctions. Despite a challenging financial climate for some in 2025, there remained a healthy appetite in the market, with plent

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Music in the Peaks and Dales

Forthcoming live music events and concerts Read more >

LIVE MUSIC, TOP PERFORMERS AND A GREAT OFFER

LIVE MUSIC, TOP PERFORMERS AND A GREAT OFFER

LIVE MUSIC, TOP PERFORMERS AND A GREAT OFFER

MATLOCK MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC IN THE DALES

MATLOCK MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC IN THE DALES

MATLOCK MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC IN THE DALES

A TRIBUTE TO COUNTRY MUSIC WITH MARK BLACK AT THE WHITWORTH IN AID OF ALZHIEMER'S RESEARCH

A TRIBUTE TO COUNTRY MUSIC WITH MARK BLACK AT THE WHITWORTH IN AID OF ALZHIEMER'S RESEARCH

A TRIBUTE TO COUNTRY MUSIC WITH MARK BLACK AT THE WHITWORTH IN AID OF ALZHIEMER'S RESEARCH

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Talk of the Dales

Local stories and contributions from writers in the Peak District, Matlock and Wirksworth.

MATLOCK PROBUS CLUB

MATLOCK PROBUS CLUB

MATLOCK PROBUS CLUB

Outgoing Chairman, Mr Roger Flint handing over the Chain of Office to new Chairman, Mr Tony Pyner At the Matlock Probus Club 2026 AGM held on 8th January 2026 at the Duke William, Church Street, Matlock, Mr Roger Flint (outgoing Chairman) welcomed all who had attended. New Chairman, Mr Tony Pyner, was handed the Chain of Office by Mr Roger Flint. Roger was thanked for his Chairmanship during 2025 and Roger announced that the proceeds of the annual fund raising would be prese

COFFEE MORNING FUNDRAISER FOR HARTINGTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS 14TH FEBRUARY

COFFEE MORNING FUNDRAISER FOR HARTINGTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS 14TH FEBRUARY

COFFEE MORNING FUNDRAISER FOR HARTINGTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS 14TH FEBRUARY

Come and enjoy a heartwarming coffee morning fundraiser on 14th February from 10am-12noon at Hartington Village Hall, SK17 0AP where you will receive a warm welcome and delicious coffee/tea and cake plus the chance to win raffle prizes. All proceeds will support the Hartington & District Community First Responders to purchase vital equipment. Community First Responders make the difference when minutes matter. They are volunteers who belong to local schemes. They attend 999 e

PRINCESS OF WALES COMES TO PEAK DISTRICT TO JOIN MENTAL WELLBEING WALK

PRINCESS OF WALES COMES TO PEAK DISTRICT TO JOIN MENTAL WELLBEING WALK

PRINCESS OF WALES COMES TO PEAK DISTRICT TO JOIN MENTAL WELLBEING WALK

Lizzy (left) with The Princess, Ian Boyd CEO of Mind Over Mountains and Di West (right). On Tuesday, 27 January, The Princess of Wales joined nature-based mental health charity, Mind Over Mountains, for a supported wellbeing walk on Baslow Edge. As a committed advocate for mental wellbeing, the Princess of Wales was undaunted by the wind and rain as she walked and chatted with volunteers and past participants from the charity who shared personal stories of how therapeutic out

DERBYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST (WYE AND UPPER DERWENT GROUP)

DERBYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST (WYE AND UPPER DERWENT GROUP)

DERBYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST (WYE AND UPPER DERWENT GROUP)

Charlie's Place (Animal Sanctuary) An illustrated talk by Claire Robinson Monday 16th February Charlie’s Place is a rescue, rehabilitation and caring centre for a wide variety of animals. It has around 100 residents at any one time. Many of the animals have been rescued from the egg and meat industries, and at the sanctuary, they are given a second chance at life. Charlie’s Place rescues and rehabilitates many wild animals every year, from young hedgehogs to owls and badgers

DERBYSHIRE HILL TRIAL FOR VINTAGE (PRE-1930) CARS SATURDAY 7TH MARCH

DERBYSHIRE HILL TRIAL FOR VINTAGE (PRE-1930) CARS SATURDAY 7TH MARCH

DERBYSHIRE HILL TRIAL FOR VINTAGE (PRE-1930) CARS SATURDAY 7TH MARCH

Love the sight of old cars? Well on Saturday 7th March you’ll get the chance to see quite few as the Vintage Sports Car Club stages its annual Derbyshire hill trial for vintage (pre-1930) cars in the north of the County. Starting and finishing in Ashover, it’s one of seven national trials held annually by the Club. This trial has been going for over 50 years and 100 plus vintage cars will compete, drawn from across the UK. Hill trialling has been going since the 1930s and wa

EDENSOR…. A VILLAGE ON THE MOVE!

EDENSOR…. A VILLAGE ON THE MOVE!

EDENSOR…. A VILLAGE ON THE MOVE!

Many of you will have driven past, or walked through, the quaint estate village of Edensor. Perhaps you have always wanted to know more about it. Satisfy your curiosity by coming to an illustrated talk given by Christine Robinson, Edensor resident and former Head Housekeeper of Chatsworth House. The talk will be given in St Peter’s Church, Edensor, DE45 1PH on Saturday, 21st February at 10:30am. Tickets, priced at £10 include light refreshments and are available on the doo

KNIGHT FEVER BASLOW PANTOMIME – JOUST DO IT!

KNIGHT FEVER BASLOW PANTOMIME – JOUST DO IT!

KNIGHT FEVER BASLOW PANTOMIME – JOUST DO IT!

Cast rehearsing Knight Fever Yes, Christmas needed attention, and snow is distracting – but all that carbohydrate complexity and journey planning has passed (hopefully) and we’re on to the next event: Baslow’s February Pantomime, ‘Knight Fever’. It is hoped you’ve already got your tickets to avoid disappointment (some nights do sell out). ‘Knight Fever’, written by TLC, on an Arthurian theme is full of infectious laughter, tales of quests, magic and medieval come-uppance. Th

BAKEWELL BIRD STUDY GROUP

BAKEWELL BIRD STUDY GROUP

BAKEWELL BIRD STUDY GROUP

Dr Alan Fielding – Where Eagles Fly 9th February, 7.30pm Alan Fielding studied at Liverpool University in the 1970s and during his career as a lecturer he was active in golden eagle research including support of the re-introduction of golden eagles into Ireland and the very successful South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project. In his presentation he will show how satellite tracking has enabled us to understand a great deal more about the lives of these wonderful birds. He is sti

BASLOW HISTORY GROUP A HISTORY OF HADDON HALL BY MARGIE BURNET (THE ARCHIVIST AT HADDON HALL)

BASLOW HISTORY GROUP A HISTORY OF HADDON HALL BY MARGIE BURNET (THE ARCHIVIST AT HADDON HALL)

BASLOW HISTORY GROUP A HISTORY OF HADDON HALL BY MARGIE BURNET (THE ARCHIVIST AT HADDON HALL)

Tuesday, 10th February, 7.3pm in Baslow Village Hall The Manners family left Haddon Hall for Belvoir Castle in around 1720. The Hall remained unoccupied by the family until the 1920s when the 9th Duke of Rutland returned to restore it. Haddon had been described as the best preserved mediaeval Manor House in England. Margie’s talk will explore Haddon’s fascinating history dating back 900 years and focus on the Duke’s work using material from the Haddon archives. Visitors £5

TENANTS INVITED TO HELP IMPROVE HOUSING SERVICES

Tenants living in Council-owned homes across the High Peak are being invited to share their experiences and ideas for how housing services can be improved. High Peak Borough Council is hosting two ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ drop-in sessions next month where tenants can help shape how the Council manages tenancies, develops policies, and delivers the services that matter to them. • Thursday 12 February, 3pm-6pm, the Octagon Lounge, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton • Thursday, 26 Febru

HAVE YOUR SAY ON HOME TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PROPOSALS

A consultation event has been arranged to help people have their say on proposals to update home to school travel policies. Derbyshire County Council is seeking views on plans to change travel policies for eligible school children aged five to 16, Post 16 learners and students with special educational needs and disabilities. It follows updated legal guidance from the government providing greater clarity on the role councils’ play in helping to transport children to school,

DISTRICT COUNCIL SETS OUT TIMETABLE FOR SUBMITTING REVISED LOCAL PLAN TO GOVERNMENT

Derbyshire Dales District Council has set out a detailed timetable for completing its revised Local Plan and submitting it to the Government by December this year. The tight deadline follows a series of changes in national government planning policy. However, the Council remains committed to keeping local communities informed on progress with the Local Plan, before a formal six-week public consultation starts in August. The revised Local Plan will set out the overall visio

DERBYSHIRE WAYFARER RANGER GOES DIGITAL

Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger tickets can now be purchased through an app, making them more convenient for bus and train users. Until now Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger tickets have only been available to purchase from libraries and tourist information centres as scratchcards, on buses and at railway ticket offices. Developing a digital solution ensures that the ticket is available to a wider number of people and is more accessible. The tickets can now be bought through the Trave

BAKEWELL U3A'S ANNUAL CHARITY COFFEE AFTERNOON WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY

Every year Bakewell u3a hosts a coffee afternoon to raise money for a worthwhile charity, sometimes local, sometimes national. For 2026 the organisers have chosen Cancer Research UK and invite you and your friends to come along to the Methodist Church, Bakewell, at 2pm on Wednesday 21st January and join in the fun. There will of course be a raffle and plenty of coffee and tea and biscuits but the main attraction will be the table-top sale of lots of hand-made or unwanted bit

DERBYSHIRE WAYFARER RANGER GOES DIGITAL

Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger tickets can now be purchased through an app, making them more convenient for bus and train users. Until now Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger tickets have only been available to purchase from libraries and tourist information centres as scratchcards, on buses and at railway ticket offices. Developing a digital solution ensures that the ticket is available to a wider number of people and is more accessible. The tickets can now be bought through the Trave

FILM STUDENT SEARCHING FOR A RURAL FIELD BARN IN THE PEAK DISTRICT

Amelie Ingrouille, a student film producer in her final year at the Manchester Metropolitan University is planning her major graduation project which will be a 10 minute short film set in rural 17th century Northern England during the witch trials. She is in search of a field barn that she and a small crew can use to film inside and out. It should be derelict – old enough to work as a convincing 17th century location, but safe enough to have people inside. Amelie would be ext

A ROBIN STEALS THE SHOW AT HADDON HALL CAROL CONCERT

Visitors to Haddon Hall were treated to an unexpected touch of Christmas magic recently when the South Notts Men’s Chorus were joined by a most unlikely and enthusiastic guest. As the choir filled the historic hall with seasonal favourites, a bright-breasted robin appeared, hopping and fluttering around the room as if drawn by the music itself. Far from being shy, the little bird sang his heart out, chirping boldly alongside the choir and earning smiles from singers and audi

BASLOW WI DARLINGS

St Anne’s School Choir and Christmas Tea Oh, Bless them, they were wonderful. A chorus of joyful voices melting our hearts. Perfect. Nothing beats St Anne’s School Choir at Christmas. Then Christmas tea, a lovely finalé to our WI year. Chatsworth Christmas Outing Happy chaos. Some of us were early, some late, some poorly and some were there but we never found them. It was busy and it was tricky to keep together because there was a plethora of young burgeoning media influencer

DERBYSHIRE DALES CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BIN COLLECTIONS

Derbyshire Dales District Council has announced its bin collections schedule for the Christmas and New Year period. The most significant change is for Dales residents who usually get waste and recycling collections on Thursdays. As Christmas Day falls on a Thursday this year, their Christmas collection is brought forward to Saturday 20 December, while what would have been a New Year’s Day collection is a day later on Friday 2 January. Usual Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday col

RIVER NETWORK CELEBRATES COMMUNITY SPIRIT AT THE CHRISTMAS VICTORIAN MARKET

River Network proudly showcased its commitment to community support at the Christmas Victorian Market in Matlock, where their dedicated team highlighted the phenomenal work being done in housing, foodbank services, and family support. The market stall served as more than just a festive display; it provided the team with invaluable experience in retail and retail management, while also fostering skills in security and security management. This initiative allowed team members

STONE DONATION HELPS IMPROVE HERITAGE RAIL COMPANY EXPERIENCE

If you take a nostalgic trip on heritage railway Peak Rail you are likely to see how a generous donation of stone by independent local company Longcliffe Quarries Ltd has enabled the company to make some significant improvements. Peak Rail operates a steam and heritage diesel service for tourists and visitors to both the Peak District and the Derbyshire Dales. The limestone has been used for a platform extension at Rowsley and for foundations for rebuilding a footbridge at D

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