As you may well be aware it is planned to hold our next Hartington HIDDEN GARDENS EVENT over the weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June 2021. We are looking to open as many gardens as possible over the weekend. If you are interested and willing to open your garden for this event would Read more…
HARTINGTON VILLAGE HALL LOTTERY: January Draw
The January draw was made on the steps of our Village Stores on Wednesday 13th January. The holders of lucky number 31 are Dorothy and Malcolm Hawton of Raikes Farm. Our next draw will take place on Wednesday 10th February.
Janet’s battle is bravely over
“This is a short notice for everybody who knew Janet Mollatt Wigley. We pass on the sad news that on her birthday, January 8th, she passed away, aged 69. This was after a short and strong battle with illness. We know she was popular and well embedded in village life. Mum will be sorely missed Read more…
Check to see if you are eligible for Energy Grants.
From the Government Website: https://greenhomesgrant.campaign.gov.uk/ Wrap up your home this winter Make your home warmer and your energy bills cheaper with a Green Homes Grant. Homeowners in England, including landlords, can get up to £5,000 to pay part of the cost of energy saving measures like insulation. Low income households can get 100% of the Read more…
From Citizens Advice: Worried about energy bills this winter or need advice on other issues?
Reminder: Charity Stamp Collection until January 15th – supporting the RNIB
The time of year when more letters and cards drop through our doors has now passed but hopefully you have a collection of stamps that can be donated to help the RNIB. You can still save stamps as the deadline has now been extended to January 15th. Make sure there is a border of 1cm Read more…
With lockdown in full swing Foodbank Donations are needed more than ever.
Please leave Food Bank Donations at the Post Office. Donated items will be taken weekly, on a Wednesday morning, to the Ashbourne Food Bank. Please note that items should not be perishable, should be within Use By or Best Before Date and should not include alcohol. Please see: Ashbourne Food Bank | Facebook or Food Read more…
Derbyshire Dales Christmas Tree Recycling
Details on how to recycle your Christmas tree can be found here: Recycle your real Christmas tree – Derbyshire Dales District Council Trees can be put out for collection on Green Bin days between 4th January and 29th January but read the guidance given on the Derbyshire Dales link.
Derbyshire Dales to enter Tier 4 at midnight tonight
The Government announced that all of Derbyshire is to enter Tier 4 restrictions this evening, at 1 minute past midnight. The new guidelines can be found on the Derbyshire Dales Website: Dales moves into Covid Tier 4 – Derbyshire Dales District Council Take care and stay safe but be aware that Derbyshire Dales has well Read more…
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: The calendar is complete
Well, Hartington Advent Windows 2020 – “Christmas in the Countryside” comes to a close having brought a bit of light and cheer to the end of a never to be forgotten year. Check out the gallery of all 24 windows representing all corners of the village. A fantastic effort by all those involved, and for Read more…
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 24th
Day 24 of Hartington Advent Windows 2020 “Christmas in the Countryside” and ‘Twas the night before Christmas”. The spectacular display and window at Hope Cottage catches the sense of season, and of the poem. “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” A visit from St. Nicholas: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmasby Clement Read more…
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 24th
Day 24 and the final day window location of the 2020 Hartington Advent Windows Calendar with another visit to Dig Street. This evening Hope Cottage will be lighting their Advent Windows. We “Hope” you have all enjoyed the windows again this year and thanks to all those who have taken part and to everyone else Read more…
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 23rd
Day 23, the penultimate day of Hartington Advent Windows 2020 “Christmas in the Countryside” and tonight we witness the first “Noel” and a snowy scene at No.3 Bankside. The final evening of light-ups will be the 24th December and the display for Christmas Eve can be found at Hope Cottage on Dig Street.
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 23rd
Day 23 of Hartington Advent Windows 2020 and this will be our final visit to Bankside this season. No 3 is the location of the Advent Window this evening.
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 22nd
Day 22 of Hartington Advent Windows 2020 “Christmas in the countryside” and today the window display is literally Poetry in Minton, Minton House. See the silhouette of the hare beneath the moon, read the words displayed across all three windows and enjoy the poem: Magical Mystery (a Hare Poem) Magical Mystery (A hare poem) By Read more…
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 22nd
Day 22 of Hartington Advent Windows 2020 with Minton House being the location of the Advent Window light up this evening.
Beware of pothole on Liffs Road between Drury Lane and Dale Head Farm
A quite deep and extensive pot hole has developed on Liffs Road between Drury Lane and Dale Head Farm on the right hand side when travelling towards the A515. It may cause some extensive damage if struck.
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 21st
Day 21 of Hartington Advent Windows 2020 “Christmas in the Countryside” and this is a Royal British Legion Hartington Scene. With hand-knitted characters featuring in a snowy Hartington Landscape. See who you can spot ! Day 22 of the Hartington Advent Windows will feature Minton House
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 21st
Day 21 of Hartington Advent Windows 2020 and The Royal British Legion is the location of todays date on the calendar.
Hartington Advent Windows 2020: December 20th
Day 20 of Hartington Advent Windows 2020 “Christmas in the Countryside” and the third visit in as many days to Bankside, this time No.5. The sheep have flocked, the cattle have herded and Christmas is nearly with us. The next Hartington Advent Window 2020 lights up at the Royal British Legion on December 21st ……. Read more…
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PDNPA News
- Derbyshire poet creates ‘audio odyssey’ to celebrate the Peak District National Park 7th January 2021A Derbyshire poet is releasing the second chapter of an ‘audio artwork’ celebrating this year’s 70th Anniversary of the Peak District National Park (PDNP).
- Historic Bakewell visitor centre re-opens following refurbishment work 3rd December 2020Bakewell visitor centre has re-opened following work to maintain and improve the historic building and refresh internal displays.
- Responding to confirmation from Derbyshire police today that a man has been charged with stealing peregrine falcon eggs in the Peak District 17th November 2020Peak District National Park chief executive Sarah Fowler said: “The peregrine falcon is one of the most iconic species we are fortunate enough to have make a home in our National Park, and crimes against these birds or any wildlife has no place in the Peak District.
- Breeding success for raptors in Peak District uplands 16th September 2020In its 2020 Interim Report, the Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative (BOPI) has announced encouraging breeding successes for several raptor species in the moorland areas of the Peak District, thanks to collaboration between landowners, gamekeepers and raptor workers during COVID-19.
- Temporary closures on Monsal Trail for conservation and essential safety work 9th September 2020The Peak District National Park Authority is asking people to be aware that sections of the Monsal Trail will be closed from Monday September 28, for two weeks, on Monday to Friday only.
- Counting the climate change cost of moorland wildfires 26th August 2020Camp fire caused loss of 50 years’ worth of valuable peat in the Peak District National Park.
- Record numbers of people enjoying National Park 'multi-user' trails following lockdown 19th August 2020Since the government's coronavirus lockdown was lifted in May, traffic-free trails in the Peak District National Park have seen a significant increase on previous years in the numbers of people using them.
- Statement on bearded vulture in the Peak District 7th August 2020Sarah Fowler, chief executive of the Peak District National Park said: “In a year that was already written into the history books by the unusual and unprecedented, no-one in the Peak District expected our skies to be graced by one of Europe’s most magnificent and rarest birds.
- Historic trees have been protected in the Peak District National Park 5th August 2020Work has taken place to protect an historic avenue of trees in the Peak District National Park which will ensure the public can enjoy them for years to come.
- Say hello to your new shop 17th July 2020Over recent months, we've been busy working on a new online shop – and we're overjoyed to now share this with you.
