Day 30 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the month of April is brought to a close with photos of Isaac’s planter providing a cheery welcome home with the marigold putting on a great show. Thanks to all those who have sent photos of their gardens to feature on the website and bring a smile Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens 2020 Week 4
A selection of photos from Week 4 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens 2020. Thanks to all those who contributed. Photos, max 5 per posting, can now be sent for May Open Gardens to hartingtongardens@btinternet.com
Important Message from the Post Office
Please note the opening times of the Post Office and please respect the Social Distancing that has been put in place. Thank you for keeping to the rule of JUST ONE CUSTOMER in the branch at a time, to keep everyone safe. Please do check before entering that there is not already a customer present. Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 29th 2020
Day 29 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens 2020 and the photos today are from Mary, who has a little Jacob lamb (or two or three) in her garden. One lamb clearly has social distancing sorted but the others still need a little encouragement. You tell ’em! Thanks to all those who have sent photos of Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 28th 2020
Day 28 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and today the (4) photos are of the planters found in the Market Square bringing colourful blooms to the heart of the village. Thanks to John from Hartington Pawz for planting up and to those who have helped to maintain them. Thanks to all those who have sent Read more…
Tuesday 28th April 11am: Coronavirus: UK to hold minute’s silence for key workers who died
Details via BBC News : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52450138
News from Buxton B&Q
Your local B&Q store is Your local B&Q Buxton storewill be re-opening on Tuesday 28 AprilOur opening times are:Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pmSunday 10am to 4pm
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 27th 2020
Day 27 of the Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the photo today is of some beautiful, bright and cheerful spring tulips from Sue’s garden. Thanks to all those who have sent photos of their gardens to feature on the website and bring a smile to people in the village and beyond. We hope we will Read more…
HartingtonVirtual Open Gardens: April 26th 2020
Day 26 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens 2020 and the photos today are of the beds and planters at St Giles’ Church. Plenty of pueple and white Aubretia, popular with the bees and a bright and cheerful planter. Thanks to all those who have sent photos of their gardens to feature on the website and Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 25th 2020
Day 25 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and some beautiful photos from Tom and Pam’s garden. A border of Aubretia in full bloom, a peaceful corner in which to sit and take in the views and a well stocked and colourful rockery. Thanks to all those who have so far contributed to bringing a smile Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 24th 2020
Day 24 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the photos today are Easter garden pictures from Alan and Lorraine with borders coming into bloom, the salix budding and the pots bringing plenty of colour. Beautiful. Thanks to all those who have contributed to the Hartington Virtual Open Gardens 2020. This will continue as long as Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 23rd 2020
Day 23 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the photos today are from Eva. The Japonica and Grape Hyacinths fill the old family bath which, in days gone by, was used at weekly bathtime, borders just coming into bloom and you could be waiting quite a while for these to lay! Thank you to all Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens April 2020 Week 3
A selection of the photos from gardens that featured during week 3 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens 2020. Thank you to all those who have contributed over the past week.
Take Away food from Jug and Glass and Longnor Chip Shop
Take aways are still available from: The Jug and Glass Inn on the A515. See the website www.jugandglassinn.com for the menu or call 01298 84848 Orders can be placed between 12-6pm any day and most of the usual menu is available. Longnor Chip Shop in the Market Place Longnor which is open for collection Thursday Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 22nd 2020
Day 22 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the garden photos today are of Jan and Richard’s garden. Rose leaves bursting forth and framing the view and a stunning fowering Japonica. Thanks to all those who have so far contributed to bringing a smile to the village with photos of their gardens. A real boost Read more…
Can you help? Wood Stain and Wood Preservative – Forest Green required for village planters!
The village planters are in need of repainting and under current circumstances getting hold of the Forest Green Wood Stain and Preservative has not been possible. If anyone has any sat in their shed that they could donate to the village hall please could you leave tins at the village hall. Many thanks Hartington !
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens 21st April 2020
Day 21 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the garden photos today are from Janet’s garden with Daffodils, Drumstick Primulas, Rhubarb and Hellebores. Thanks to all those who have so far contributed to bringing a smile to the village with photos of their gardens. A real boost for us all when we cannot get out Read more…
Bin collection update from Derbyshire Dales: April 20th
A reminder that due to the coronavirus outbreak we are now collecting your food waste fortnightly on your scheduled household waste collection day. Unfortunately we’ve had to put the usual Spring delivery of free biodegradable caddy liners on hold for the time being. If you are running out, you can use instead any biodegradable bag that conforms Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 20th 2020
Day 20 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the garden photo today is from Penny and is of some beautiful Cherry blossom springing into bloom. Thanks to all those who have so far contributed to bringing a smile to the village with photos of their gardens. A real boost for us all when we cannot Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 19th 2020
Day 19 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the garden photos today are from Liz and Stuart with Tulips and Grape Hyacinths, blossom bursting on the cherry tree and Marsh Marigolds bringing life to the pond. Thanks to all those who have so far contributed to bringing a smile to the village with photos of Read more…
Weather
PDNPA News
- Peak District National Park seasonal bus service cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions 1st May 2020A seasonal bus service in the Hope Valley has been cancelled for 2020 due to the Covid-19 crisis.
- Bird netting at Chatsworth House 30th April 2020The application to net parts of Chatsworth House was determined in early 2019. In determining the application consideration was made of the legal requirement to protect the Grade 1 listed building and statuary, as well as the legal requirement to protect nesting birds.
- Increased fire risk an added factor to ‘stay at home’ message say National Park 24th April 2020‘Stay home, stay local’ remains the message to everyone from the Peak District National Park ahead of the weekend.
- Innovative Soundscape Launches To Celebrate Peak District National Park’s Anniversary 14th April 2020An audio artwork of voices and sounds from the Peak District has been launched to start the countdown to the Peak District National Park’s 70th anniversary in 2021.
- National Park Authority urges visitors to keep staying at home ahead of Easter weekend break 9th April 2020As the country comes towards the end of a third week of coronavirus ‘lockdown’ the Peak District National Park Authority is urging people not to be tempted to break government measures during the Easter break.
- Peak District National Park thanks thousands for ‘staying away’ but urges rights of way remain open for local communities 31st March 2020The Peak District National Park Authority has thanked the public for 'staying away' following an impassioned campaign to help protect communities and key workers.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 17th March 2020The latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to the Peak District National Park.
- Recognition for 40 years’ service as a volunteer ranger 14th February 2020A volunteer ranger has clocked up over one thousand days of volunteering and received recognition for 40 years of commitment to the Peak District National Park.
- Planning decision for National Park Authority-owned camping and caravan site 7th February 2020The Peak District National Park Authority’s planning committee today (Friday 7 February) granted planning permission for a touring camping and caravan site at Brosterfield, near the village of Foolow, in Derbyshire.
- Breeding Birds Surveys – Peak District moorlands, update 20th December 2019The following statement has been released by Moors for the Future Partnership and Natural England, following the publication of bird surveys in October 2019:
