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WALKS WITH NELLIE – BIGGIN DALE ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY
This is not intended as a walk guide This walk was a visual delight over a rolling landscape crisscrossed with drystone walls and narrow...


CROMFORD GARDEN AND PRODUCE SHOW 2025
The 10th Cromford Garden and Produce Show took place on Bank Holiday Monday with a bumper set of entries. As usual the standard was...


ROTARY BAKEWELL NEWS UPDATE
L-R: Mary Ingham, John Hopkins and Margie Stuckey President’s Charity presentation to Ashgate Hospice John Craike made a presentation of...


STEPTOE AND SON LIVE SHOW AT THE PAVILION ARTS CENTRE, BUXTON IN AID OF BUXTON MOUNTAIN RESCUE
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...


DERBYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST (WYE AND UPPER DERWENT LOCAL GROUP)
FABULOUS FUNGI – An Illustrated talk by David Fox Monday 15th September, 7.30PM David introduces us to fungi. Takes us on a virtual walk...


THE MATLOCK G&S SINGERS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
As the new singing year appears around the corner, The Matlock G&S Singers, fast on the heels of their acclaimed summer show - The...


SILVER SUCCESS ON THE WORLD STAGE FOR PARA-DRESSAGE RIDER JESSICA
Jessica and Danny in action at the Virtus World Para-Dressage Championships Derbyshire rider Jessica Limb – who receives on-going support...


A COMMUNITY ROOTED IN GROWTH! WE'RE LOOKING FOR LAND TO CREATE COMMUNITY SPACES FOR GROWING
We are a group of passionate local residents dedicated to fostering a stronger, healthier community. We believe that a community growing...


YOULGRAVE SHOWSATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER, YOULGRAVE VILLAGE HALL
Prize winning veg, artful flower arrangements and mouthwatering cakes will be the order of the day at Youlgrave Show on Saturday 13th...


MATLOCK RUNNER COMPLETES EPIC 215-MILE RACE ACROSS SCOTLAND
Local runner Craig Allen has completed one of the UK’s toughest endurance challenges, the 215-mile Race Across Scotland, finishing 23rd...


Walks With Nellie ~ Lead Hill ~ By Sally Mosley
With the title of Lead Hill you could be thinking that Nellie and I had been a walk in the White Peak. Far from it! This was a wander...


MATLOCK TRAVEL SOCIETY
On Wednesday 19 August we boarded our coach at Slacks Travel for a lovely ride through the Peak District to Cheddleton Flint Mill in the...


LATE SUMMER FADES INTO EARLY AUTUMN AT BAKEWELL METHODIST CHURCH
Main photo: Fun at Bakewell Carnival. Inset: Rev Tim and Alison Morris As the seasons turn again, we have celebrated Whitsuntide. ...


OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BANKING HUB IN BAKEWELL
John Whitby, MP for Derbyshire Dales, took part in the official opening of the new permanent Bakewell Banking Hub, which is located in...


MAKE ME AN OFFER!!
Every August Bank holiday Cressbrook Club hold a much enjoyed auction of locally grown fruit, vegetables and home-made cakes, jams,...


TREFOIL GUILD MATLOCK
Matlock Trefoil members have been making the most of the summer weather with plenty of outdoor time. Following the successful trip to...


CHARITY EVENT SUCCESS
David, Thomas, Sarah and Tracey Jones (from the air ambulance) After Sarah Finney’s Mum, Flora Ascroft sadly passed away in November 2024...


STUNNING SUNSHINE AND SUPERB STOCK MAKE FOR MAGIC AT HOPE SHOW
Amy Furness, Hope Show Sheep Champion It was the perfect day for Derbyshire’s best agricultural show and a packed showground enjoyed the...
LEARN, SING AND PERFORM: EXPLORE THE NEW SEASON WITH THE DERBYSHIRE SINGERS
The 52nd Season for the Derbyshire Singers began on 2 September 2025, and an exciting season is in prospect. In addition to the regular...
RURAL ACTION DERBYSHIRE SEEKS NEW TRUSTEES TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF RURAL COMMUNITIES
Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) is calling on local people to step forward and consider becoming a Trustee of the long-established county...
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