Winster Traditional Pancake Race Tuesday 17 February at 2,15 in Winster Main Street DE4 2DJ Visitors, including children, who wish to take part should bring a small pan and pancake. Everyone welcome. Prizes for the children.

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

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

The Peak Music season continues after the Christmas break with its familiar programme of world-class concerts and a special offer for 2026. With three concerts still remaining, the society is offering a special half-season membership for only £45, including entry to all three performances. New members are guaranteed music which is unlikely to be available outside the major cities in the welcoming atmosphere of the Cavendish Hall, Edensor, on the Chatsworth Estate. At £15 per

This year's Wirksworth book festival is on Saturday, 25th April. It's a fantastic day out for book lovers of all ages. There's loads of author talks, poetry events, outdoor book sales at the shops and a fabulous book fair and outdoor stalls. If you've written a book and would like to come to the book fair to sell your book, or would like a second-hand book stall, or help a charity with books to sell then get in touch !! There’s children's authors, horror, humour, crime and

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

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,

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

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

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 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

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

Tissington has been overrun with parrots! Annie and Ed, owners of On A Wick & a Prayer in Tissington village, have been pondering ways to attract more visitors to the village. Tissington is a beautiful, unspoilt village, with its Hall dating back to 1609 (please check their website for open days). The village boasts 5 wells and enjoys its well dressing celebrations every year (this year from the 13 th to the 20 th  May), there is the well-known Tissington trail all very lov

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

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

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 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.

Darley Dale Town Council is delighted to host its annual Big Green Energy Event to promote awareness of new energy options available for people in Derbyshire. Whether you’re a homeowner, a school, a business, or a farm, this event is designed to help you explore energy saving solutions. A wide range of companies will be attending, all ready to share their expertise and answer your questions. With both talks and exhibition stands, you’ll have the chance to: • Speak directly w

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

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