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WALKS WITH NELLIE! GRINDLEFORD ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY
What a super duper short winter walk this turned out to be, albeit with a boot-soaking challenge near to the end. Having paid to park on...


BAKEWELL BIRD STUDY GROUP ‘BIRDING IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE’ WITH NEIL GLENN, 13TH JANUARY, 7.30PM
Neil Glenn is perhaps best known for his book ‘Best Bird Watching Sites in Norfolk’ (and Yorkshire) but on January 13th he will be much...


MATLOCK LUNCHEON CLUB – A VERY SPECIAL CHOCOLATE CAKE!
Elaine Lovell, Chairman, with Barry Colenso, Master Chocolatier and guest speaker Members of the Matlock Luncheon Club enjoyed a festive...


HOPE VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
An original innovation by the community of Bradwell in Hope Valley has seen a steady growth over the past three years since its...


LOCAL CLUB RAISES £3,000 FOR EMICS
As the Rotary Club’s year of supporting EMICS comes to an end, the local community group has raised £3,000 to support the vital work of...


DISTRICT COUNCIL’S INNOVATIVE RETROFIT HOUSING PROJECT SHORTLISTED FOR TOP AWARD
Derbyshire Dales MP John Whitby pictured cutting the ribbon to unveil the refurbished Wirksworth Almshouse earlier this year Derbyshire...


Elephants Race to Success at Elton
An exciting evening of Elephant Racing took place recently in the Sports Pavilion at Elton village, near Matlock. A packed venue saw our...


Darley Dale Scout Group
L-R: Beaver Scouts making wooden Christmas trees. Councillor, Susan Hobson with Luke and Leo from Cubs Debbie Steeples, Group Lead...


Baslow St. Anne’s C of E Primary School
What a busy time it has been at Baslow St. Anne’s Primary School. 400 runners signed up to run the Baslow Bolt on Saturday 30th November....


New Online Food Support Map Launched to Help Derbyshire Families This Christmas
At Christmas, the pressure of buying presents and preparing special meals can weigh heavily on many families. To ensure everyone has...


LITTLE GREEN SPACE ~ BY PENNY BUNTING
Waxwing eating hawthorn berry Winter is an excellent time of year for wildlife watching. Cold weather brings many animals out into the...


WAKS WITH NELLIE ~ TUMBLING HILL ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY
The first winter snow disappeared when Storm Bert washed it away, making low lying paths a bit flooded. So, for this walk, Nellie and I...


MATLOCK LUNCHEON CLUB LUCKY TO CATCH HER!
Elaine Lovell, Chair of Matlock Luncheon Club and speaker, Jen Lowthrop Following lunch at the Peak Edge Hotel, members of Matlock...


CUPS FOR LIFE’
Some of the children who wrote directly to Club Chairman, Dave Hopkins (front left), alongside Dom Metcalfe from Buxton Brewery and Vicki...


HEDGEHOG EXPERT VISITS HATHERSAGE
Hedgehog expert, Hugh Warwick and friend Hedgehog hero, Hugh Warwick held the Hope Valley in his hand at his recent talk to members and...


D-DAY VETERAN LOOKS SET TO RECEIVE HONOUR OF FREEDOM OF DERBYSHIRE
Derbyshire D-Day veteran, Albert Keir looks set to be honoured with the Freedom of Derbyshire. At a meeting of its Full Council on 27...


CAROL SINGING AT ST GILES CHURCH, MATLOCK SATURDAY 21ST AND SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER
If you like to sing Carols, St Giles Church Matlock offers 2 super opportunities. First: Afternoon Carols and Cake on 21 December at...


THE MAKING OF AN OLD-FASHIONED GP
L-R: Club Chairman, Christopher Jewitt and Peter Stevens With the treatment of diseases and other medical conditions becoming ever more...


BUXTON COMMUNITY CHOIR – FESTIVE FANTASIA
Buxton Community Choir at The Palace Hotel, Christmas Market event The build up to Christmas has started and for Buxton Community Choir...


ROTARY BAKEWELL
Bakewell Repair Café. Top row from left: Carol Clegg, Mayor Helen Garvey, Ann Esders and John Craike. Front Row: Evelyn-Rita Hickin and...
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