An apology from the News and Views team as it appears that a welcome back, following government guidance that shops can reopen, excluded Dauphin Antiques. Sorry for this oversight. Opening times for Dauphin Antiques: 11-5pm daily.
Latest news from Derbyshire Dales: #LovePeaks Week 2020.
Join in with the 100 million visits to UK parks this #LoveParks Week (12 – 21 July) and tell the world why you love your park. Love Parks Week, now in its 14th year, is Britain’s biggest celebration of these valuable spaces. Your District Council is joining the celebration, and encouraging everyone to share why Read more…
Sophia, so far! There are people on the green. They think it’s all over…….
It is now! Sophia completed her 50 miles in 50 days challenge with her final mile run ending at the pond lunchtime, July 12th. Well done Sophia.
Sophia, so near. 50 miles in 50 days challenge ends tomorrow 12th July.
Sophia would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported her during her 50 miles in 50 days challenge. Sophia has run a mile every day since 24th May without fail. Her final run is tomorrow 12th July and Sophia has raised over £1900 so far which I think everyone will Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: July 9th 2020
Day 100 and the final daily post of what has turned out to be an epic journey around Hartington Virtual Open Gardens. Like most things 2020 it wasn’t expected to go on this long ! The pictures today come from a first visit to Elizabeth’s garden with climbing roses, pots in a sunny spot, colourful Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: Summary Week 15
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens Summary of week 15. The final daily post, will be tomorrow, July 9th at 9.00am afterwhich postings may continue in a weekly summary format. Photos can be sent to hartingtongardens@btinternet.com but please now restrict to a single photo, make it you best garden shot !
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: July 8th 2020
Day 99 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the pictures today come from a first visit to Sarah’s garden. Full and colourful borders, secret paths and to finish with a bucolic view over the roses to cattle grazing in the fields. The 100 days is now full but photos posted from now on to hartingtongardens@btinternet.com Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: July 7th 2020
Day 98 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and today we visit Reg’s garden for the first time where the borders and pots provide a burst of colour and variety. A welcome sight on entering the village. The 100 days is now full but photos posted from now on to hartingtongardens@btinternet.com are likely to appear in Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: July 6th 2020
Day 97 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the weather has turned wet and windy but the pictures today come from warmer and sunnier times with a revisit to Katherine’s garden. Wildlife friendly planting is providing colour in the borders and reaping its rewards attracting bees and butterflies. The 100 days is now full but Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: July 5th 2020
Day 96 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the pictures today come from the beer garden and planters at The Devonshire Arms which reopened for business, along with the Charles Cotton and the Royal British Legion, yesterday. The 100 days is now full but photos posted from now on to hartingtongardens@btinternet.com are likely to appear Read more…
The return of the country pubs and clubs.
July 4th and a number of local establishments are reopening following government guidance. In Hartington The Royal British Legion plans to open today as do both the Devonshire Arms and the Charles Cotton. Social distancing and Covid Secure measures are in place so check notices/websites/Facebook or contact the establishments directly for details. Some are suggesting Read more…
Local schoolgirl closes in on her 50 miles in 50 days challenge
Local schoolgirl, Sophia, took on the challenge of running 50 miles in 50 days to raise much needed funds for the New Christie Hospital in Macclesfield which is being built to provide essential cancer care for those in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire. The 50th mile on the 50th day will take place on Sunday 12th Read more…
Hartinghton Virtual Open Gardens: July 4th 2020
Day 95 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and the pictures today come from a return to Andy and Janet’s garden. Gardens have been important for many people during lockdown, keeping us occupied and healthy. We hope views like these over the past 95 days have helped keep you cheerful. 1. Is it a Triffid or Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: Week 14 Summary
Week 14 summary of Virtual Open Gardens. Mixed weather over the past week has resulted in bloomin’ lovely gardens, pots and hanging baskets across the village. The next garden will feature at 9.00am on July 4th.
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: July 3rd 2020
Day 94 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and today it is a first visit to Barry and Lesley’s garden, admired over many years by villagers, visitors and walkers alike who have stopped to view it over the garden wall. The full borders contain a range of plants including alliums, iris, and rambling roses. Thanks to Read more…
Village Hall Update
Hartington Village Hall : we are delighted to be able to inform you that following guidance published by the government on 30th June we will re-open to local users from the 13th July. Bookings can be made in the usual way – see https://hartingtonvillagehall.co.uk/booking/ . New guidance to users of the Hall is also available on our website https://hartingtonvillagehall.co.uk/covid-19/ . In further Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: July 2nd 2020
Day 93 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and today it is a return visit to Janet’s garden with a stunning country garden scene of beautiful foxgloves Thanks to all those who continue to contribute to the Virtual Open Gardens. We have still 3 daily posts to fill before we move from daily to weekly posts Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: July 1st 2020
Day 92 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and today it is a first visit to Judith’s garden The rose was grown from a cutting from a friend’s house in France which has taken 3 years to finally come into bloom. Other photos are of Anemone , a floral display in an old well bucket and finally Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: June 30th 2020
Day 91 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and today it is back to Carol’s garden with plenty of colour in the borders, pots and hanging baskets. The plants taking in the sun include stunning poppies, foxgloves, pansies and a full and varied basket which makes quite a show. Thanks to all those who continue to Read more…
Hartington Virtual Open Gardens: June 29th 2020
Day 90 of Hartington Virtual Open Gardens and today it is back to Alan and Lorraine’s garden where lilies are in bloom, peony and lupins doing well, and border plants and pots beginning to flourish. A very colourful display in the sunshine and with honeysuckle making an impressive display on the trellis. Thanks to all Read more…
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PDNPA News
- A word from our chief executive, Sarah Fowler 10th July 2020Our chief executive Sarah Fowler shares her thanks to those who have been taking care of the Peak District and reflects on the role our national parks will play as many of our facilities re-open.
- ‘Voices From The Peak’ is at Buxton Fringe Festival 25th June 2020The innovative audio artwork Voices From The Peak is being broadcast as part of the Buxton Fringe (July 1 to 19).
- National Park Authority confirms barbecues are not permitted anywhere in the open countryside of the Peak District National Park 5th June 2020Following a spate of damaging recent fires, the Peak District National Park has come together with its partners to announce that barbecues and open fires are not permitted anywhere in open countryside throughout the Peak District.
- 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.
- Visiting the Peak District during Covid-19 - your easy guide 17th March 2020The latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to the Peak District National Park.
