Andy Nichols Monsal Hill Climb Winner The 95th running of the iconic Monsal Head Hill Climb took place on Sunday, 5th October, with 214 riders tackling the famous 675-yard ascent at one-minute intervals. Despite breezy conditions lingering after Storm Amy, riders produced a series of blistering performances and record-breaking runs. Finley Hudson (Harrogate Nova Race Team) set a new junior record, while Ezra Batema (Clifton CC York) smashed the youth open record by an incred

The Windross Shield awarded to Gemma Cox for first lady over the line There was a good turn out for Chelmorton Chase running race four miles north of Bakewell this year, the local winner was Harry Mosley Gemma Cox was awarded the Windross Shield for first lady home and first male runner, holding front place from the starts was Thomas Oliver in 31 minutes 34 seconds. The was a bumper breadth of club entries form Long Eaton to Belper, Buxton AC, Matlock Soul Mates and moor.

Step into a world where Celtic traditions meet modern flair with Serena Smith & Friends, a captivating four-piece instrumental Celtic fusion band that redefines folk music. Featuring the incredible talents of Serena Smith, a classically trained fiddler with 30 years’ of experience, this band combines fiddle, guitar, bass, and drums to create a truly unique sound. Serena Smith & Friends bring a refreshing twist to traditional folk music with their innovative arrangements and

Weaddow Lane, an ancient road that links Middleton to its Smerrill Pastures The roads of our Peak District village and parishes have unique histories which are often reflected in the roads that run through them. This is certainly the case in Middleton and Smerrill; it not only boasts a 4000 year old Neolithic highway which became a Roman Road and is now the parish boundary, but also roads that underwent a radical restructure at the time of the 19c. enclosures and the arrival

On 22nd November, Irish folk band Whiskey in the Jar play St John's church in Bamford as part of a series of final farewell concerts, having played together for almost forty years. The four piece band feature fiddle, banjo, whistles and bodhran, as well as guitar and a wide repertoire of great ballads and traditional songs. Support on the night comes from the highly talented Seb Stone, who has been making a name for himself on the folk club circuit and at numerous folk festiv

British Grown Flowers was the theme for this month’s meeting of Derwent Valley Floral Art. The demonstration by Helen Chambers of Evolve Flowers was entertaining and informative with a large selection of British flowers. All the pieces were in water rather than oasis foam which showed members and guests how this method could be used for all types of floral art. Members who won these pieces in the raffle were very happy. Our next meeting is 6th November with Kath Williams giv

Matlock Music Society continues its exciting 2025/26 season on Friday 7th November with a recital given by the Lumas Winds quintet. The group was established in 2018 and evolved through friendships formed at the National Youth Orchestra, resulting in a very strong bond between its members. The group has featured in many prestigious festivals around the UK and made its Wigmore Hall debut in 2023 and Kings Place debut in 2025. They have been described as an “effervescent wind q

Two concerts are planned for October at All Saints’ Parish Church, Bakewell. On Saturday, 4 October there will be another coffee concert...

Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway Sunday 19th October at 7.30 pm Written by a Croatian playwright, this timely play explores...

Photograph © @sharri The legendary Monsal Hill Climb returns for its 95th race on Sunday 5th October. Supported once again by VeloViewer....

Come and celebrate the burning of the legendary Eyam Rat and help to raise invaluable funds for Eyam School! From 5.30pm the...

We have just enjoyed the hottest summer on record but the nights are now drawing in, mornings and evenings are becoming cooler and our...

Peak Music Society’s second concert of the new season features an all-female trio, whose debut concert in 2023 was described as “ beguiling”. The Portrait Players specialise in bringing 17th and 18th century music to modern audiences and their choice of instruments from that musical era make for a different musical experience compared with the more usual chamber ensembles. Claire Ward (soprano), Kristina Watt (theorbo/lute) and Miriam Nohl (cello/viola da gamba) are in the

Runners of all abilities are invited to the race with a view. Chelly chase is a five mile, mixed terrain of road, tracks and trail on...

Nigel Clayton and Imma Setiadi – piano duet Matlock Music Society begins its exciting 2025/26 season on Friday 3rd October with a recital given by pianists Nigel Clayton and Imma Setiadi. Bringing classical music to a wider audience in an engaging way is at the heart of their work together and they have also been engaged in a number of cross-arts projects. Their recent performances have included recitals at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester and St John’s Smith Square, London.

Wirksworth, Derbyshire – Sunday 5th October 2025 Magic is returning to the market town of Wirksworth as Wizarding Day makes its much...

Allen Bowers, electical maestro, working at our last event The next Repair Cafe will be held as usual in the Methodist Church Hall,...

The mystery was solved by ex-police detective inspector James Ellson, who is now a renowned author. He and his wife are living the good...

The biggest ever parade of Matlock Bath Illuminations decorated and illuminated boats took to the River Derwent on Saturday night as the...

25th October, 7.30-9.30pm You wouldn’t think it possible for this ‘rag and boning’ duo to still be at it, but here they are! Albert is...