River Network celebrating their 3 year anniversary with a special team-building day out in Cleethorpes Against a backdrop of highly polarised political opinions and posturing and division. And as Derbyshire confronts the complex issues of homelessness and anti-social behaviour (ASB), a local charity is celebrating a significant milestone with a proven blueprint for success. River Network Housing has just marked its three-year anniversary, showcasing its unique supported hous

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

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

On a sunny April morning over sixty singers joined The Fishpond Choir Come and Sing event at The Whitworth Centre in Darley Dale. It was an opportunity for singers, new and experienced, to come together to enjoy creating something beautiful. Two contemporary pieces were learnt from scratch and the result was fantastic. The workshop ended with a sing through of both pieces – in choir formation and also individually around the perimeter if the Brunel Room which created a wond

Civic Chair, Councillor David Chapman cutting the ribbon a the new Heritage Trail The Hurst Farm Heritage Trail in Matlock has now been formally opened. Derbyshire Dales District Council led the project in partnership with Community Benefit Society Hurst Farm Wild Works and the opening follows completion of the capital works led by regional contractor G F Tomlinson in October last year. The project is part of a wider initiative formed by partner organisations to support the

Severn Trent is hosting a week of community events in Matlock to unveil a major new £20m investment in the town – and to listen to feedback from residents. The company is staging a series of drop-ins from 13th April when staff can talk through the proposals, answer questions, and hear what local people think. The plans include a major upgrade for Matlock Sewage Treatment Works which will boost site capacity to serve future generations, plus improve the health of the River D

Children with headteacher, Sue Myhill and Lion President, Colin Turnbull in the polytunnel showing off their new tools Matlock Derwent Valley Lions Club were approached by Ashover Primary School who were starting a school garden project and looking for support in getting the necessary equipment. From the list of things needed the Lions decided they would supply trugs, trowels and forks and a wheelbarrow to assist with getting things off the ground. These were presented to the

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

Matlock Music’s 2025/2026 season continues on Friday 20th March with the much-anticipated return of the Wihan String Quartet of Prague, with Leoš Čepický and Jan Schulmeister (violins), Jakub Čepický (viola) and Michal Kaňka (cello). The quartet is one of the leading string quartets to emerge from the great Czech school of performance. The New York Times praised its deeply pleasurable and traditional sound and it was called one of the world’s finest chamber ensembles by BBC M

February is always a special time in the Guiding calendar, but this year is particularly significant as members celebrate 100 years of World Thinking Day. World Thinking Day, held annually on 22nd February, was established in 1926. It is a day when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the globe think of one another and celebrate their shared membership of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. The date was chosen to honour Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of Scoutin

Boat dweller and storyteller, Ian Douglas has a storytelling career that spans 32 years. He was first inspired to begin his journey by the late great Scottish traveller, Duncan Williamson. Ian has held the prestigious title of ‘Fool of Muncaster Castle’ and was apprenticed to the renowned storyteller, Taffy Thomas MBE during Taffy's three year stint as Storytelling Laureate. Along the way Ian has collected many a tale and Matlock Storytelling Café are delighted that he is bri

At the February meeting of Matlock Probus Club our Vice Chairman, Mr Roger Flint, welcomed members. Our Speaker for the meeting was Mr Paul Newsham, Forensic Expert and a man who is knowledgeable about many subjects! His illustrated talk was “The Theatres of London”. A very fascinating insight into many of the Theatres in the West End of London and beyond. We learned that there are 38 Theatres in the West End such as The Adelphi which is situated in the Strand. This Theatre

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

Nottingham Victoria: no longer a railway station but unrecognisable as the Victoria Centre – Photo Robert Smyth Matlock Railway Club was formed in 1986. We have a varied programme that includes speakers in person and by Zoom, showing slides, photographs and video footage. Meetings are on Thursdays in the cosy Duke William pub at 91 Church Street high up in the historical centre of old Matlock from August to April. During the season of dark evenings we have been having afterno

Matlock Music’s 2025/2026 season continues on Friday 27th February with the annual opportunity to hear outstanding young musicians from the local area. The Sheffield Music Academy trains many of the best young musicians in and around Sheffield under the direction of Martin Cropper, its Music Director. It is a music education charity supported by the Department of Education as part of the network of only 15 Centres of Advanced Training. It started in 2006 with 13 students and

Outgoing Chairman, Mr Roger Flint handing over the Chain of Office to new Chairman, Mr Tony Pyner At the Matlock Probus Club 2026 AGM held on 8th January 2026 at the Duke William, Church Street, Matlock, Mr Roger Flint (outgoing Chairman) welcomed all who had attended. New Chairman, Mr Tony Pyner, was handed the Chain of Office by Mr Roger Flint. Roger was thanked for his Chairmanship during 2025 and Roger announced that the proceeds of the annual fund raising would be prese

A consultation event has been arranged to help people have their say on proposals to update home to school travel policies. Derbyshire County Council is seeking views on plans to change travel policies for eligible school children aged five to 16, Post 16 learners and students with special educational needs and disabilities. It follows updated legal guidance from the government providing greater clarity on the role councils’ play in helping to transport children to school,

Riber Castle today – from Crown Square in the centre of Matlock. The interior of Riber Castle under restoration with new roof and re-created galleries Following a sell-out presentation last November, a repeat talk on ‘The Story of Riber Castle’ will take place on Thursday, 12 February at 7.30pm in the Imperial Rooms, Matlock. The previous event attracted 150 attendees, with many turned away due to lack of space. The free event is organised by Matlock Civic Association and ad

On Friday the 2nd of January 2026, doors open at 7:00 PM Stories and Music begin at 7:30 PM In the at All Saints' Church Hall, Matlock Bank DE43JG "I saw a banshee once, just outside of Galway..."When Charlotte was 8 her Grandad told her the beginning of a story but refused to tell the full tale. Years later a chance encounter led her to find the rest of his story buried deep within an archive gathered from families in Ireland. Not only did she discover this unbelievable l

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