It is so exciting for Bakewell to be holding the 22nd Day of Dance which will take place on Saturday 27 June, filling the beautiful town again with music and dance from around the world. The Well Heeled Appalachian Dancers will be hosting this event which draws so many people into the town and gives Bakewell a real buzz. It has been described as the best event ever held in the town. It is a day not to miss, there is the monthly Farmer's Market, it heralds the start of Bakew

Once again, the ancient village of Edensor will be welcoming visitors for a traditional village fete in a tradition going back many decades, and as before, many of the residents will be opening their prized gardens for public viewing. In recent years, notwithstanding an enforced break as a result of the pandemic, well over a thousand people attend the event throughout the day, with proceeds donated to several worthy charities. The origins of the day were a little humbler tha

Beeley in Bloom is back for 2026 with more heritage, art and craft themes added to the popular open gardens. The honey-coloured sandstone cottages of Beeley trimmed with Chatsworth blue are a pretty backdrop to this annual community fundraiser. This year around 12 of Beeley’s gardens will be open so take the opportunity to look behind the scenes of one of Chatsworth’s charming estate villages. The gardens range in style from quaint back yards to traditional cottage gardens.

If you’re worried about potential food shortages, or about the rising cost of fresh produce, now might be a good time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Growing your own produce can save you money – and this is true even when the cost of food isn’t spiralling. Vegetable seeds are often cheap to buy – from as little as 75p for a packet of salad leaf seeds, for example. You can save money on equipment by reusing plastic food pots and fruit trays to sow seeds in, or

For the next few walks, Nellie and I will be following a loop closer to home because the persons responsible for creating the boundary of the Peak District National Park 75 years ago got a bit carried away with their compasses, drawing a line around Buxton. This will take us south and back into O.S. OL24. We left Whaley Bridge through the suburb of Dowry, picking up the Goyt Way which is a particularly scenic walking trail through the Goyt Valley following part of the 225-mi

Thanks to a grant from ‘Better Derbyshire Dales’ which has allowed Baslow Tennis Club to permanently mark out the courts, Pickleball has restarted every Sunday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm on the multi user games area at Baslow. A trained coach is helping new players learn the ropes and these sessions are open to all, novices and experienced players alike. The game is easy to learn, it’s great fun and, for the more experienced, it can be fast and furious! There’s lots going on

Renowned for its wonderful paths and trails, Lyme Park is a romantic treasure trove of stately house, formal gardens, woods and wild moorland. It is a delight for walkers as well as being a magnet for lovers of Jane Austen who can wander with pride in the footsteps of the fictional Mr Darcy. We exited the main car park and walked uphill in front of the gated entrance on the final approach to the front door where carriages would have turned long ago. We then continued past th

Following an extensive recruitment process, S. Anselm’s School in Bakewell, is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Cunningham as Headteacher from September 2026. Hannah brings with her a wealth of experience from a range of distinguished teaching and leadership roles, including Head of Mylnhurst Preparatory School in Sheffield, and more recently Head of Junior School at Repton, Al Barsha, Dubai. Educated at Wakefield Girls’ High School, Hannah went on to complet

‘Dreams and Farewell’ chamber music for string sextet For classical music lovers in the Bakewell area, the Town Hall Chamber Series for 2026 offers a wonderful opportunity to hear some outstanding concerts performed by members of the Hallé, Manchester Camerata, and top free-lancers working all around the UK. The final concert in the Town Hall Chamber Series is a wonderful programme of works for string ensemble. Vaughan Williams wrote his Phantasy Quintet in 1912 for a compos

This year's Derbyshire Dales Walking Festival launches on Monday 18th May, with free walks galore planned all the way through to Saturday 30th May. Organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council, the Festival celebrates National Walking Month with treks of a variety of distances to suit different abilities and interests. The District Council's Health Walks Coordinator, Sam Barton, said, "There really is something for everyone. The Festival builds on the successful programme

This year the Middleton-by-Youlgrave Market will be held on Saturday 23rd May, opening at midday and closing at 4pm. Free field car parking is provided – DE45 1LS. Directions are signposted. Roadside parking is available on Long Rake for visitors coming from Newhaven and Monyash. This year is the 80th anniversary of the Ferguson ‘Little Grey Fergie’ tractor! There’s to be a special display of locally owned vintage tractors to mark this celebration of a very important part o

Presented by Bakewell Oxfam, in association with SOS Charity Fashion Shows. A fun and unique shopping experience with clothes carefully selected to represent all age groups, sizes and for all occasions. Local models will strut the catwalk, showcasing favourite High Street brands at a fraction of the RRP, including M&S, Dorothy Perkins, Dash, Wallis, New look, Monsoon, Planet, Next, Asos, CC, Windsmoor, Miss Selfridge, Top Shop, Evans, Phase Eight, Oasis and River Island.

Ashgate Hospice volunteers will be at the scenic Barn Farm Campsite, Birchover over the late May Bank Holiday weekend. There will be an Ashgate prize draw raffle – win a hamper on both days! The winning ticket will be drawn in the evening. Ashgate volunteers will be selling soft drinks, traybakes and cakes – with vintage games including Spin the Wheel and Bucket Toss – plus glow items! From noon there will be an array of stalls and attractions: Crafts, jewellery, plants,

TDP, a Derbyshire‑based maker of outdoor furniture, creates pieces designed to live outdoors year after year. TDP’s furniture can be found in gardens, village greens and beauty spots across the country, where it quietly does its job through sunshine, frost and rain. Made in Derbyshire using recycled plastic, each bench or table is solid, weatherproof and remarkably low maintenance. There’s no need for painting, staining or seasonal repairs, which is a welcome change for anyon

It’s the time of year all local gardeners have been waiting for, The Hathersage Great British Plant Swap. The Plant Swap, organised by Hathersage Horticultural Society, will be held in the Heart of Hathersage between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, 23rd May so bring along any seedlings and cuttings you have to spare and take away anything you fancy. New offerings turn up throughout the day so don’t worry if you can’t make it first thing and don’t worry if you haven’t got anything

There has never been a better time to visit the Staffordshire Moorland’s village of Longnor – with its cobbled marketplace, quaint old buildings, magnificent scenery and walks and welcoming shops and pub. The gardeners of this lovely village have been planting, weeding and pruning to get their gardens ready for you to enjoy on Sunday, 14th June from 10am. until 4pm. Starting from the wonderful old church of St Bartholomew, you will be able to get a location map (£5 per pers

Megan Wroe, head of Graysons’ family department When relationships break down, one of the biggest worries for couples is often the future of the family home. For many people, the house is not only their most valuable financial asset, but also the place where children have grown up and family life has centred for years. It is therefore no surprise that family solicitors are frequently asked the same question during divorce or separation proceedings: who gets to keep the home?

Chaffinch on a peanut feeder Attracting wild birds to the garden by providing food, water and shelter is a hobby that many people enjoy. However, new advice has been released by the RSPB (www.rspb.org.uk), recommending that people stop offering peanuts and seeds in feeders over the summer months. This is because diseases that affect wild birds spread more rapidly in warm weather. Disease can be spread when large numbers of birds congregate in the same spot, such as garden b

Hello, I’m Tracey Silk, I’m one of Platform Housings’ Community Engagement Officers. You’ll find me most Fridays with my colleague Hayley and our lovely, friendly volunteers at the Imperial Rooms in Matlock. Together we run Matlock Help Centre and Digital Support. It’s an informal, friendly drop-in session between 10am-12pm and everyone is welcome. The kettle is always on. Digital is second nature to young people today, but for some of us older people, it’s as clear as mud

The event, open from 10am-4pm, will see the streets of the historic village lined with local food and art, with live music and street entertainment throughout the day. Entry is free and so is parking, with donations going to the local Scouts. One of the organisers, Jules Fell, said “We are delighted to announce Tideswell’s famed food festival is returning once again. The streets of our historic village are set to be lined with over 50 stalls selling a wide range of locally p