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FROM DERBYSHIRE TO PERU – TREK TO MACHU PICCHU AND RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR LOCAL HOSPICE CARE
Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sights in South America, and the culmination of the magnificent Inca Trail trek through the Peruvian Andes. Join Blythe House Hospice in October 2027, as we trek this breathtakingly beautiful route through valleys and high passes, scattered with fascinating Inca ruins. Travel a path that weaves through cloud forests, mountain passes, and centuries-old ruins, culminating in your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu at sunrise. Marie,


KITCHEN LIFESTYLE – MATLOCK
Kitchen Lifestyle are a family-owned business who have been in Matlock for over 20 years and pride themselves on giving excellent service and a friendly approach. We offer a wide range of styles from traditional to contemporary, and kitchens and bedrooms to suit all budgets. We pride ourselves on being the most competitive independent kitchen and bedroom company in Matlock, offering top quality at affordable prices. People often tend to think that being an independent kitche


SUSTAINABLE FURNITURE, MADE LOCALLY FOR LONG‑LASTING OUTDOOR LIVING
Improving an outdoor space doesn’t always require a major project. Sometimes, choosing the right materials can make the biggest difference. Here in Wirksworth, family‑run business TDP has spent years creating outdoor furniture that combines durability, thoughtful design, and genuine environmental responsibility. Using 100% recycled plastic, TDP transforms materials that would otherwise be discarded into benches, tables, planters and modular pieces built for everyday use. The


THE DERBYSHIRE FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
The Derbyshire Flower & Garden Show is an enchanting new event in the heart of Derbyshire, and invites garden enthusiasts, flower aficionados, and families alike to celebrate the beauty of nature and creativity. Taking place over a vibrant weekend, this show will feature stunning floral and vegetable display competitions, showcasing everything from intricate floral arrangements to the largest vegetables grown by local gardeners. Visitors can explore a diverse array of garde


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 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 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


DEBT FEARS DRIVE ‘BLUE MONDAY’ SURGE IN SEPARATION ADVICE
Megan Wroe, Angela Moores and Isabella Franchini New Year financial anxiety is placing growing strain on relationships, with a leading Hope Valley law firm warning that Monday, 19 January, could be the tipping point for people feeling overwhelmed by money worries and relationship pressure. The date, commonly referred to as ‘Blue Monday’, is recognised as a point in the calendar when stress and anxiety tend to peak, following the financial and emotional pressures of Christmas


CELEBRATIONS FOR MATLOCK GO-DAI KARATE CLUB!
Being presented with his Dan grade certificate by Sensei Nigel Briggs, 6th Dan, is Sensei Sonny, watched by Sensei Jason Nesbeth 4th Dan and other students of Matlock Go-Dai Karate Club Matlock Go-Dai Karate Club celebrates another black-belt success! Sonny Field from Matlock now joins the elite, having taken a gruelling grading to gain his 1st Dan junior karate black-belt under the watchful eye of the Association’s Chair, Sensei Duncan Hardy, 8th Dan. Sonny started trainin


JANUARY SEPARATIONS COULD LEAVE COUPLES FINANCIALLY EXPOSED FOR YEARS
Megan Wroe, Head of Family at Graysons The start of the New Year is traditionally one of the busiest periods for family law firms, with the first Monday of January dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ due to a yearly surge in enquiries. At Hope Valley-based Graysons Solicitors, the family team is preparing for an expected rise in calls, with this January marking the first such period under the leadership of Megan Wroe since her appointment as Head of Family. Graysons says one of the bigge


FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO A THRIVING BUSINESS: THE STORY OF LEE WEBB AND BIRCHOVER RECLAMATION LTD
My name is Lee Webb, and I’m the founder and managing director of Birchover Reclamation Ltd. My journey in the stone industry began at Penine Paving, Newhaven, where I spent 17 years learning the trade from the ground up. Those years gave me a real appreciation for the craftsmanship, hard work, and relationships that make this industry so special. After almost twenty years in the trade, I decided it was time to take the plunge and build something of my own. I found a small y


RISING NUMBER OF COHABITING COUPLES RISK HOMELESSNESS IF A PARTNER DIES WITHOUT A WILL
Laura Cowan, Head of Private Client Team at Graysons Solicitors A stark new warning has been issued to unmarried couples after national research revealed that most cohabitees have little idea what would happen to their partner – or their home if one of them dies without a will. According to figures from the Will Aid campaign, two thirds of cohabitees misunderstand the law surrounding intestacy, and a quarter wrongly assume their estate would automatically pass to their partn


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
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