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

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

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

Matlock Music’s 2025/2026 season continues on Friday 24th April with a recital by Josh Hughes, an emerging classical guitarist who has already established a reputation for his expressive interpretations and refined technique. With his passion for performance of the classical guitar, he brings a fresh yet respectful approach to the repertoire, captivating audiences with both sensitivity and precision. Having studied with Craig Ogden at the Royal Northern College of Music, Josh

For classical music lovers in the Bakewell area, the Town Hall Chamber Series for 2026 offers a wonderful opportunity to hear some outstanding concerts performed by members of the Hallé, Manchester Camerata, and top free-lancers working all around the UK. Folk and Fantasy is the second concert of the series. Hallé principal oboist, Stéphane Rancourt will perform alongside colleagues, Marie Schreer (violin), Chris Emerson (viola) and Dale Culliford (cello), all former and cu

Soprano soloist, Olivia Thompson and mezzo-soprano soloist, Tabitha Smart Bakewell Choral Society are holding their Spring Concert on Saturday, 25th April at Bakewell Parish Church starting at 7.30pm. The programme consists of three very much-loved Choral Works, Gloria by Vivaldi, Magnificat by Rutter and Magnificat by Pergolesi. The concert is conducted by Alan Eost, and is accompanied by the South Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. Bakewell Choral Society has a policy of encour

Photograph courtesy of Robert Booth Derbyshire Swift Conservation is to hold a public event to celebrate the second year of grant funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save Derbyshire’s Swifts by protecting and creating nesting sites keeping our summer skies alive with their calls for future generations. The celebration will see workshops for families and a talk from renowned Swift expert, Edward Mayer. There will also be the opportunity for the public to learn

The Fishpond Choir will be hosting a ‘Come & Sing’ on Saturday, 18th April at The Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale. DE4 2EQ They will be learning two fabulous contemporary pieces from scratch: An arrangement of ‘The Skye Boat Song’ by Bob Chillcott; and ‘Chorale Elegia’ by Karl Jenkins. It’s a great chance to give choral singing a go. If you’re already in a choir it’s an opportunity to meet and join with fellow enthusiasts in a beautiful venue. The fee is £15 which includes p

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

This annual free public festival not only celebrates the town’s vibrant food and drink scene but also serves as an important fundraising event for local charities. Over the years, the festival has helped raise significant funds to support community projects, while also boosting the local economy and morale in Bakewell. Sample the best of local and regional produce, artisan food, and drinks whilst supporting charities and local causes through festival participation. Come and

Step into history with the Peak District Mines Historical Society and T’Owd Man as they revive the annual miner’s holiday at the legendary Magpie Mine near Sheldon. Explore the mine's site with expert guides and dare to peer down the shafts if you’re brave enough. Browse stalls from PDMHS, Wirksworth Mines Research Group, and Goodluck Mines Preservation Society. Chat with specialists, discover mining artefacts, and uncover the fascinating stories behind our local heritage.

Bamford Sheepdog Trials and Fell race will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May at Bamford Recreation Ground. Gates open at 9am and the fell race starts at 1pm. This historic, traditional event is always a brilliant day out and offers a great atmosphere for all the family. It is amazing to watch the dogs and handlers at work and watch the teamwork between man and dog that has been built up over years of training. These are skills that have been passed over the generation

Local band Third Quarter and Mark Bradshaw A charity concert… ALL proceeds will be going to Ashgate Hospice as everyone involved has given their time for free. Local band ‘Third Quarter’ deliver a fabulous mix of rock, jazz and blues from across the decades, providing a rich mix of music from toe tapping dance numbers to laid back blues, including many of the songs that you know and love, but have possibly long since forgotten. Lead vocals and percussion: Gary Hannan. Lead

Forget Henry VIII and his gargantuan appetite, it's time to have a look at what ordinary people would have been eating in Tudor times. This talk looks at the food and drink of ordinary Tudor people together with how it was cooked and how it was eaten. What foods were available? What contribution did different foods have to diet? Did they have enough to eat? Talks are held in the Peveril Centre, Methodist Church, on Buxton Road, Castleton, at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome. Fur

Don Witton and family with Society President Jenni Wedgwood (right) and a selection of RHS Award of Garden Merit plants Two AGMs in one night sounds like tough going, unless, of course, you are a member of Hathersage Horticultural Society! The first AGM was despatched with customary efficiency by President, Jenni Wedgwood who outlined another packed year, thanked retiring vice president and committee member, Wendy Ellicock for her considerable contribution and welcomed Mary

The wonderful team at Baslow Bowls Club undertaking a pre-season clean up Baslow Bowls Club are seeking new members for the 2026 season. They’re a friendly club and would love to welcome you if you feel like giving it a try. Bowls is an intriguing game – it looks quite easy but in fact needs a great deal of skill to get it right every time. But the beauty of it is that anyone can play – young or old and anyone of any age or ability is welcome at the club. It’s a great way o

Derwent Valley Floral Art began their 2026 season with a demonstration by Ann Russell from Cheshire called ‘Tree of Life’. Members and guests were entertained with stories of Ann’s life and treated to seeing beautiful flowers displayed so creatively. Our next meeting on 2nd April is a workshop titled ‘Spring Basket’. Members and visitors are very welcome to join in and make and take home a beautiful arrangement ready for Easter. Everything will be provided in the cost whic