Cantamus was formed in 1968 by Pamela Cook, MBE, with a vision to provide a platform for aspiring young talent to grow, express themselves and make a positive impact through music. The choir has a history of remarkable achievements, having been winners of the Choir of the World title at the Llangollen International Eisteddford and multiple gold medals at the World Choirs games. Based in Mansfield, the choir is comprised of girls between the ages of 13 and 18. Go and enjoy t

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.

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

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,

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

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

2 HADDON VIEW, STANTON IN PEAK Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May You would never know that behind 2 Haddon View a garden stretches off up the gentle hillside. It really is a garden for plant enthusiasts where you will see a great variety of unexpected things! Agaves, aeoniums, big cacti, marsh marigolds, and dogs tooth violets are all in the garden. The many coloured rhododendrons make a real splash of colour. There are three wildlife ponds, host to lots of newts, frogs and toad

Matlock Music Society concludes its very successful 2025/26 season with a concert on Friday 8th May given by Siqi Huang, the internationally acclaimed pianist. Having achieved the highest score in the Guangdong Provincial Entrance Examination for Piano, Siqi was accepted into the Shanghai Conservatory of Music for her undergraduate studies. She is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Piano Performance at the Royal Northern College of Music. She has already performed in several

Are you interested in playing tennis? Baslow Tennis Club could be the club for you to either begin or continue your tennis game. There are 2 all-weather courts and the use of a third court, all with floodlights. All members enjoy the free use of the courts by booking online. There is a small charge for the use of the floodlights. Coaching sessions are available for adults and juniors of all abilities. There is a ladies morning session on Tuesdays 10am-12 and a gentlemen’s ses

This stretch of my walk was adorned in parts by a heavenly host of golden daffodils on the ground and trees above that were dripping with blossom. The route I chose incorporated a couple of memorable climbs but it was worth every plod to enjoy spectacular views. When walking along the top of a gritstone ridge, the plains of Cheshire stretched out beside us so flat that I thought if I squinted a little I might catch a glimpse of the sun shimmering in the distance on the Irish

Launching the Dragonfly Appeal in 2025 – Peter Clark, managing partner at Graysons and Barbara-Anne Walker, Chief Executive of Ashgate Hospice A Hope Valley law firm that has supported local families for over a century is backing a new initiative at Chesterfield’s Ashgate Hospice designed to create a lasting place of remembrance for generations to come. Graysons Solicitors is supporting the hospice’s new ‘Tree of Life’ – a striking sculpture set within the hospice gardens th

Stephen Booth Crime novelist, Stephen Booth is the author of the best-selling ‘Cooper and Fry’ series, set in and around the Peak District. His novels have won awards on both sides of the Atlantic, are translated into 16 languages, and have now become a hit Channel 5 TV series. Stephen is coming to St Peter’s Church, Edensor, DE45 1PH, Saturday 09 May, 7:00pm. He will talk about the magic of reading and what draws so many thousands of readers into his fictional world – from t

Cricket is thriving once again on the Recreation Ground in Great Longstone. Last season marked the successful return of regular fixtures, with a lively mix of short and longer format friendly matches that welcomed players of all ages, abilities and experience. As spring turns to summer, that buzz is building again, with Great Longstone Cricket Club (GLCC) preparing for another full and exciting season. The club continues to invest in a strong and sustainable future for crick