A Village Life: Hartington 1933 – 55
On 10 December Hartington History Group published this book based on the diaries of John Robert Sherratt, who lived in the parish throughout his life from 1900 – 77. Illustrated by many previously-unseen photographs of Hartington and its inhabitants, John’s brief diary entries are put into context by a timeline of national and international events. There Read more…
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- All aboard for the Hope Valley Explorer 15th July 2019A new seasonal bus tour service in the Hope Valley will be launched by the Peak District National Park this month. The Hope Valley Explorer will operate from 21 July to 31 August in this popular area of the Peak District, including links to Chesterfield and the outskirts of Sheffield.
- ‘Pledge, Protect, Connect’ event for the Year of Green Action 26th June 2019Would you like to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle…but not sure where to start? For inspiration, look no further than the Pledge Protect Connect event at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow on Saturday 13th July.
- Recognition for volunteer ranger’s 50 year service 21st June 2019A volunteer ranger has received recognition for 50 years of service to the Peak District National Park.
- National campaign will repair two iconic routes in the Peak District National Park 30th May 2019Two of the most popular routes in the Peak District National Park are set to benefit from the results of a year-long national fundraising appeal.
- Millers Dale station goods shed set for £320,000 restoration 24th May 2019The Peak District National Park Authority have secured a grant of just over £320,000 to fund restoration of the derelict goods shed at Millers Dale station, on the Monsal Trail.
- Peak District community groups urged to make a pledge for the planet 7th May 2019Could you plant a bee and insect-friendly garden? Harness power from nature? Reduce your use of plastics? There are so many ways to live a greener lifestyle – and people living in and around the Peak District National Park can learn more in a special event on Saturday 13th July (10am to 4pm).
- Thinking how to be kinder to Kinder 3rd May 2019“Think how to be… Kinder.” That was the message of former Pulp frontman and BBC Radio 2 presenter Jarvis Cocker at the Spirit of Kinder Day at Castleton on Saturday (April 27).
- Peak District Photography Gallery welcomes Chris Nowell exhibition 26th April 2019An exhibition by visually impaired landscape photographer Chris Nowell is inspiring people to see the Peak District National Park and photography in a new light – as a means of rehabilitation after life’s setbacks.
- Anti-litter heroes invited to ‘Pick and Play’ in the Peak District National Park 26th April 2019Members of the public are invited to help clean up the Peak District National Park in an annual litter picking event.
- Applications invited for new members of the Peak District National Park Authority 18th April 2019Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is inviting applications from individuals to join the Peak District National Park Authority, as Secretary of State members
