Just one week to go before Hartington Wakes Sports & Countryshow
Make a date in the diary for a fantastic day out. More details from www.hartingtonwakes.co.uk Reminder that notices are around the village advertising times and locations for the Well Dressing and Poppy Queen Ceremony and events in the Village Hall on Saturday 7th September Scarecrow Competition. Enter the scarecrow competition and have your scarecrow ready Read more…
Biggin, Hartington & Earl Sterndale Mobile Library: Autumn times & dates
Biggin Biggin Garage Wednesday 18 September 12.00-12.30pm Biggin Garage Wednesday 16 October 12.00-12.30pm Biggin Garage Wednesday 13 December 12.00-12.30pm Biggin Drury Lane Wednesday 18 September 12.35-1.00pm Drury Lane Wednesday 16 October 12.35-1.00pm Drury Lane Wednesday 13 December 12.35-1.00pm Hartington Market Place Wednesday 18 September 2.20-2.55pm Market Place Wednesday 16 October 2.20-2.55pm Market Place Wednesday 13 Read more…
St Giles’ Autumn Events
A quick reminder of the autumn events recently advertised on the postcard included with News and Views. The Hartington Royal British Legion have posted details around the village of timings for the Well Dressing Events on Saturday the 7th September : Start 12 noon at the Legion followed by a parade around the village. 2pm Read more…
Dovedale Dipper Success
The Dovedale Dipper Challenge, starting and finishing at Hartington Village Hall on Sunday 4th August, was a great success with over 400 participating in the 26 mile run/walk and the shorter 15 mile ramble. The event, organised by the Matlock Rotary Club, raised approximately £3500.00 and this will be donated to Derbyshire Autism Services together Read more…
Hartington Wakes, Scarecrow Competition Judging 6th September, Poppy Queen Parade, Sports and Country Show details Sept 7th & 8th
Hartington Wakes is less than 2 weeks away. Time to start planning for the Scarecrow Competition, more details from the Hartington Royal British Legion, and the Hartington Wakes Sports and Country Show, details from www.hartingtonwakes.co.uk
Sunday 25th August change to St Giles’ Church service
The advertised 10.00am service on the 25th August will now not take place at St Giles’. Instead there will be a Benefice Service at St Leonard’s Church, Monyash at 18.30pm. This is to mark the final service by the Reverend Richard Benson before his retirement. All welcome.
Hall Bank Still Closed
Despite signs saying Hall Bank Closed 20/08/19 it is still closed and access only as far as Victoria House. Visitors to the Youth Hostel should follow the diversion signs and approach the YHA from Heathcote. No evidence of any work by Severn Trent to refill the hole so far today.
Reminders and diary dates
Wednesday 21st August : Hall Bank still closed between Leisure Lane and Reynards Lane due to Water Mains works by Severn Trent. Mobile Library due to visit the Market Square between 2.20-2.55pm. Sunday 25th August: No service at St Giles’ Church instead a Benefice Service for the retiring Reverend Richard Benson at St Leonard’s Church, Read more…
Sunday 25th August change to St Giles’ Church service
The advertised 10.00am service on the 25th August will now not take place at St Giles’. Instead there will be a Benefice Service at St Leonard’s Church, Monyash at 18.30pm. This is to mark the final service by the Reverend Richard Benson before his retirement. All welcome.
Earl Sterndale Flower Festival August 23-25
Late news! Eroica Britannia cycle route passing through Hartington Today 18th August.
500 cyclists passing through the village today. More details from https://eroicabritannia.co.uk/
Mobile library is due in the Market Square next Wednesday 21st August, between 2.20-2.55pm.
Quick reminder that the mobile library is due to make the monthly visit to the Market Square next week, Wednesday 21st August, between 2.20-2.55pm. Good selection of books and well worth a look if you are around the village at that time.
Hartington August Lottery Winner Announced
We are delighted to announce that Sue and John French won the August draw in the Village Hall Lottery in aid of a new roof. Our thanks go to Lucas, the new manager of the Devonshire Arms, for making the draw. The next draw will take place at 6.00pm in The Charles Cotton on Wednesday Read more…
Lottery Draw at the Devonshire Arms today, 14th August.
The second monthly draw of the Village Hall lottery will take place at 6.00 at The Devonshire Arms today. The new manager, Lucas, will make the draw. You are welcome to come along in eager anticipation of the winning ticket being yours!
Hall Bank Closure 20-23 August
Signs have gone up indicating Hall Bank will be closed between Reynards Lane and Leisure Lane on 20th August. Online information indicates this could extend until 23rd August whilst Severn Trent work on the water main although resident access should still be possible. Severn Trent report there will be no disruption to the water supply.
TONIGHT, Sunday August 4th, 7pm Warlsow Silver Band Concert in St Giles’ Church. All welcome.
The Warslow Silver Band will be playing at the Hymns and Pimms Concert on Sunday 4th August at 7.00pm in St Giles’ Church, Hartington. All welcome, £5 on the door.
Dovedale Dipper, Sunday 4th August
400 runners and walkers will be departing the Village Hall from 9am Sunday on the Annual Dovedale Dipper, 26 miles and 15 mile course organised by the Matlock Rotary working in tandem with Peak Running. More details and routes at: http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=489537&ClubID=1318
Hartington Wakes Sports and County Show next month, 8th September
With the Hartington Show getting closer, now is a good time to head over to http://www.hartingtonwakes.co.uk/ and decide what events to compete in. There is something for everyone, whether a babies hand print picture or a vintage car. And of course don’t forget to reserve the date in your diary – 8th September.
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PDNPA News
- Call for young people to be ‘Fairer for Nature’ 15th November 2019Young people and adults from Buxton and Fairfield are being offered the opportunity to do something great for their community, the environment and themselves in a new gardening project.
- New archaeology book – Reading the Peak District Landscape 15th November 2019A new book has been launched to help people understand how the Peak District landscape has been shaped over thousands of years by past generations.
- Couple ordered to pay £42,000 after alterations harm historic character of Grade II listed building in Peak District National Park 5th November 2019A married couple have been ordered to pay £42,000 in penalties after making unauthorised alterations to a building dating back to the 17th century, in the Derbyshire village of Winster. Christopher and Sarah Gillott, along with joiner Simon Mcloughlin, were sentenced at Derby Crown Court, following a prosecution by the Peak District National Park Authority.
- Breeding birds surveys – Peak District moorlands 31st October 2019Responding to the Breeding Birds Surveys of the Peak District Moors 1990-2018 report from the Moors for the Future Partnership, Peak District National Park chief executive Sarah Fowler said: “The results from this updated study of moorland birds within the Peak District and South Pennines is a story to be celebrated, and confirms a quiet […]
- Recognition for volunteer ranger’s 30 years of service 25th October 2019A volunteer ranger has received recognition for 30 years of service to the Peak District National Park.
- New Peak District Book – The Land That Made Us: The Peak District Farmer’s Story 17th October 2019A new book about farming history in the Peak District, by local writers and photographers Christine Gregory and Sheila Hine, has been published.
- National Park centre celebrates 20 years of inspiring 60,000 children in nature 11th October 2019A special event is being held to mark twenty years of school visits to Longdendale Environment Centre, and everyone is invited.
- Peak District National Park bike hire waste is putting the cycle in recycling 10th October 2019Old inner tubes from the tyres of Peak District National Park hire bikes are being saved from landfill and recycled into new products.
- Future Custodians: Young people are working to make the South West Peak a better place for everyone 10th October 2019The first ever South West Peak Countryside Worker Apprentices have completed their 18 month apprenticeships which have seen them working on rural projects in the Peak District National Park.
- Travelling in the right direction 8th October 2019The Peak District National Park Authority chair, Andrew McCloy, talks about issues surrounding climate change and transport.
