Hello, I’m Tracey Silk, I’m one of Platform Housings’ Community Engagement Officers. You’ll find me most Fridays with my colleague Hayley and our lovely, friendly volunteers at the Imperial Rooms in Matlock. Together we run Matlock Help Centre and Digital Support. It’s an informal, friendly drop-in session between 10am-12pm and everyone is welcome. The kettle is always on. Digital is second nature to young people today, but for some of us older people, it’s as clear as mud

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

Two years ago, Connect Fibre began connecting homes and businesses across Wirksworth with a simple mission: to deliver broadband that is faster, fairer, and truly flawless. Since then, thousands of households have experienced the difference that full fibre broadband can make. From seamless streaming and lag-free gaming to reliable video calls and smart homes that just work, better broadband has quietly become an essential part of everyday life. At Connect Fibre, we believe e

Torne Valley has built its reputation on supplying reliable garden machinery backed by practical, knowledgeable support. With a long history serving both domestic and professional customers, the business focuses on providing equipment that performs well in real working conditions, whether that’s a small garden or a larger commercial setting. Our range of garden machinery covers everything most users are likely to need, including lawn mowers, ride-on tractors, chainsaws, hedg

As spring finally edges its way back, many of us start looking to our gardens as places to unwind, reconnect, and make the most of the lighter evenings ahead. But creating an outdoor space that truly lasts through every season, every downpour, and every burst of unexpected British weather means choosing materials that are as durable as they are beautiful. TDP turns UK recycled plastic into premium outdoor furniture built to endure real British weather. Each bench, seat, plan

This year we are proud to be celebrating 25 years of our Saxton Mee Bakewell office. Since opening our doors in Bakewell 25 years ago, we have had the privilege of helping generations of clients buy, sell and let homes across Bakewell, the wider Peak District villages and Matlock. From first-time buyers to growing families, downsizers and holiday home owners, we are incredibly grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us over the years. Over the past 25 years we hav

At Medivet Matlock, we believe veterinary care should feel personal, familiar and built on trust. We are a small, experienced team committed to providing continuity of care, so you and your pet can see the same friendly face at each visit. We pride ourselves on being a kind, approachable practice where no question is too small and every animal is treated as if they were our own. Good value for money and honest advice are at the heart of what we do. We will always recommend w

Living well and staying well Set within 14 acres of landscaped grounds in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, Audley St Elphin’s Park offers the best of the East Midlands – from the Peak District National Park to some of the UK’s most vibrant cities. Featuring more than 100 cottages and apartments, the village mimics a traditional Derbyshire hamlet. At its heart is the stunning Victorian Gothic St Elphin’s House, within which eight individually designed apartments boast historica

Laura Cowan, Head of the Private Client Team at Graysons Solicitors Thousands of couples across the region could face a serious legal shock if one partner dies without a will. Many people still believe that long-term partners automatically inherit from one another, but in law this simply is not the case if the couple are not married or in a civil partnership. Despite this, research shows that more than half of UK adults do not currently have a will in place. Many also wrong

Imagine walking into a working forge that could so easily be the setting from a Dickensian interior. Step back in time with Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers this Wednesday, 18th March, as they present a remarkable collection steeped in history—the contents of P. G. Evans Blacksmith’s Workshop, Bakewell. This unique clearance offers collectors, craftspeople, and lovers of local heritage an extraordinary opportunity to own genuine pieces of Derbyshire’s rural past. As the first

In the heart of the Peak District, nestled within Chelmorton, Peak Capacity Storage offers a secure and reliable self-storage solution with a personal touch. The owner, Mark Allen, has years of experience as an electrician and in construction and can guarantee a safe and well managed site. As a family-run business, they pride themselves on providing a friendly, straightforward service tailored to the needs of the local community. With 27 high-quality 10-foot and 20-foot cont

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.

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