Day 7 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and photos today are provided by Janet Bray. A splash of colour in the garden, a quite corner with “Stumpy” and a warm welcome at the gate. Thanks to all those who have contributed so far and for others please send photos of your garden, your hanging baskets, Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: 6th April 2020
Day 6 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens which features photos from Lucy. A peaceful and quiet place to sit and take in the brightness of daffodils and the bursting Forsythia, even a little “wildlife”! Thank you to all those who have provided photos to bring a smile to people in the village during this time Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 5th 2020
Day five and the slideshow photos are from Keith and Al. Image 1: Our ‘Shady Garden’ with a newly installed chiminea which sadly suffered in the frosts this winter so is now enjoying a second coming. Plants such as Skimmia, Euphorbia in the centre, primroses and Berberis. In the background is Enomymus. Consider it work Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 4th 2020
Day 4 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens has a slide show of photos from Leon. A rose bed in a sunny and sheltered spot, Hellebores in the borders and potted lupins surrounded by the last of the snowdrops. Next garden will be posted at 9am on the 6th April To get involved send your garden Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 3rd 2020
Day three of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens, prepare, plant, pot ….. perfect. Thanks Liz and Brian for the lovely photos, hopefully we will see how this garden and those seeds develop over the coming weeks. Whether you have a large or small garden, a greenhouse or a small yard or just a sunny window sill Read more…
Latest news from Derbyshire Dales Bin collections update – Thursday 2 April
The bins situation today (2 April) is that household waste collections continue as scheduled, but there are no garden rounds, food is being collected on the grey bin/black sack rounds and only one of the usual five recycling crews is out collecting (in parts of Ashbourne). Read more > Recycling backlog We are very conscious Read more…
Hartington Newsagents: Temporary Opening Times
Sue Peach at Newsagent has announced the new TEMPORARY opening times for the corner shop Mon- Sat- 7am-4pm—Sun 8-11am This is to allow her to do collections and deliveries
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: April 2nd 2020
Day two features a slide show of bright and cheery photos from John Grosvenor. Thanks to John for providing a sunny start to the day. Anyone wanting to feature photos from their garden please send pictures to hartingtongardens@btinternet.com
Welcome to Hartington “Virtual” Open Gardens
The first of the garden posts was today, April 1st, and will be every day at 9.00am …. so long as people get involved and send photos of their gardens, pots, hanging baskets etc. to post. Look out for the posts here and on the village Facebook pages. Let’s bring a smile to everyone’s face. Read more…
Run for NHS
Keith Q reports that: “We have so far raised a fantastic £19.3K for the NHS as a result of broadcasting James Campbell’s epic marathon run in his back garden. Donations are still possible on www.runjumpthrow.com . James took just over 5 hours – a courageous (but possibly insane) man ! “ Excellent effort
Derbyshire Dales Daily Bin Collection Update: April 1st
Some may already have seen the message from Derbyshire Dales either on their website/through an alert from DDDC/via Hartington Community Group Facebook page. If not this is the message from DDDC for April 1st : Here is today’s message re waste collections. In addition to your welcome support, we publish these updates to residents who Read more…
A big THANK YOU
Thank you to the Surgery/Pharmacy, to the Post Office for being able to stay open and serve the community and all the other shops, busineses & services in the village. To those who have adapted to be able to make home deliveries for those who are self-isolating or unable to get out to shop and Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens – 1st April 2020
The first garden photos for Hartington Virtual Open Gardens 2020 are from Lesley Birch and indicate Spring is well on the way. With social distancing and staying at home a priority it is hoped the photos from gardens around the village will brighten up your day. Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly on Primula See if you can Read more…
Run for NHS instead of throwing
James Campbell finished 8th in the World Junior Championships in 2006. In 2010 he was the UK Javelin Champion. After a succession of shoulder injuries he was forced to retire in 2014. Tomorrow, on his birthday, he will run a marathon in his back garden as a fund raising event for our fantastic NHS. This auspicious event will Read more…
Further Online Pilates Sessions:
If you want to keep fit and healthy, Victoria Turner, who usually runs Pilates in the Village Hall, has a programme of online sessions which you can log into. It’s £8 per session. The programme for this coming week is:
Is your vehicle MOT due soon? See Government guidance
Coronavirus: MOTs due from 30 March 2020 – Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 – but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive. More advice here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020 Check your MOT due date here : https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history NOTE THAT Read more…
Hartington Village Hall: Roof Update
Hartington Village Hall: a joint decision between the Hall and Ashbrook Roofing has been made to delay the start of our new roof. Little in life is too certain at this point in time so, rather than make a start in a few days but then find that a government directive puts a halt to Read more…
Hartington “Virtual” Open Gardens
Thanks to those who have so far sent photos for this online project to hartingtongardens@btinternet.com Some sunshine due again today so another opportunity to photograph spring flowers, wildlife, planters, pots, hanging baskets, seed trays etc. to share with the village whilst we socially distance. First garden posts will take place on April 1st.
Derbyshire Dales announce financial support measures for residents and businesses
Derbyshire Dales announced a range of financial support measure for residents and businesses. For details got to: Residents: https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-publications/latest-news/3044-financial-support-for-residents-and-businesses-during-covid-19 Businesses: https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/services-business/business-support-events-funding/coronavirus-support-for-businesses
Hartington “virtual” open gardens
Thank you to those who have already submitted photos of their gardens to be included in the Hartington Virtual Open Gardens. First garden photos will be posted on April 1st & daily from then on. While the sun is out why not take some photos of your garden, planters, pots or hanging baskets so that Read more…
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PDNPA News
- 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:
- Volunteers brave the elements to plant sphagnum moss 16th December 2019A major planting project in the Staffordshire Moorlands will help to improve water quality and create more species-rich moors. Staff and volunteers from the South West Peak Landscape Partnership took part in a week-long sphagnum moss planting project.
- First projects receive funding through new Peak District National Park Foundation 9th December 2019Wildlife, hedgerow conservation and hydro electricity projects are the first to benefit from funds through the new Peak District National Park Foundation. Grants have been awarded through the Foundation’s #70kfor70 campaign, which launched during National Parks Week in April.
- New National Park ‘Ambassador’ centres are bringing the story of the Peak District to life for the region’s young people 5th December 2019A range of outdoor activity, education and residential centres from around the region have become Peak District National Park ‘Ambassador Centres’.
- Peak District is breath of fresh air for refugees and asylum seekers 4th December 2019Refugees and asylum seekers pulled on their wellies to enjoy their first experience of the Peak District National Park. The visit was organised by Peak District National Park ranger Sally Wheal and colleagues Rob Kenning and Pete Bush, along with Derby-based charity Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity (DRS).
- Awards for green Peak District businesses 26th November 2019Businesses which support their local community, economy and environment were honoured at a Peak District awards ceremony and networking event. Six new Environmental Quality Mark awards were presented to Peak District businesses which support and play an active role in their local economy, work to reduce their environmental impact and help to celebrate, conserve and […]
