The Charles Cotton Hotel is hosting a Cheese and Wine Evening on Friday October 18th 2019 to raise funds to modernise the facilities at St Giles’ Church, Hartington. Featuring Alan Salt from Hartington Creamery with MC Mick Partridge the evening will be fun and informative. Tickets priced at £10 are avaiable now from The Post Read more…
Harvest Supper Sunday October 6th, 6.30pm in the Village Hall
If you are coming to the Harvest Supper on Sunday 6th October 2019 make sure you have booked your place with Sue in the Post Office by October 2nd. Prior to the meal all will be welcome at a Harvest Celebration Service to be held at 5.30pm in St Giles’ Church.
Mobile Library in Hartington Market Square Wednesday 18th September.
The mobile library will be visiting Hartington Market Square again this Wednesday afternoon, 2.20-2.50pm.
Diary Date: Sunday October 6th, 6.30pm in the Village Hall
September Village Hall Lottery draw
The September Village Hall Lottery draw will take place at 6.00 at The Charles Cotton on Wednesday 11th September. The following three draws will take place during the Wednesday Dance Club sessions at the Village Hall on 9th October, 13th November, and 11th December. Each month offers a £100 prize with the lucky winner in Read more…
Well Dressing and Scarcrow Competition, Duck Race & Lottery Draw
The weather held steady for a very successful 2019 Well Dressing and Poppy Queen Crowning on Saturday 7th September followed by the Hartington Wakes Sports and Country Show on Sunday. The School Well And the Village Pump were blessed by Father Lionel, acompanied by the Poppy Queen and the Warslow Silver Band. Crowning of the Read more…
Well Dressings Hartington 2019
This year’s theme was ‘Our Rural Community’ and ‘Children’s awareness of litter in the Peak Park’
Showtime!!!!
Weather looking good for the Hartington Show. Everything in place for a great day. Come and visit the St Giles’ stand and say hello!
Well Dressing – TODAY – Saturday 7th September 2019
Finishing touches were made to the two well dressings, the village pump and the school well, and finally they were revealed in the village last night. Poppy Queen Crowning and Well Dressing Ceremony will take place later today in and around the Village Hall, see schedule for more details. Glimpses of the wells below but Read more…
The Magnificent Seven (Scarecrows) hit Hartington
Seven magnificent scarecrows have appeared across all corners of the village, from Bankside to Mill Lane and from Stonewell Lane to the School. A great deal of effort and skill is displayed in the scarecrows that represent characters from Children’s Story Books. If you can support the makers by popping round to see them all Read more…
Hartington Well Dressing and Poppy Queen Saturday 7th September
Puddle it, petal it……. Present it
Scarecrow competition this week.
Annual scarecrow competition up and running again this week. Entries to Sue at the Post Office. Judging Friday 6th September. Theme: Children’s story book characters.
Scarecrow competition entry open
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.
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PDNPA News
- Restoration of the old goods shed is underway at Millers Dale station 27th August 2019A restoration project led by the Peak District National Park Authority is carrying out substantial repairs to the structure of an historic former railway building.
- Dale Mine Crowdfunder Goes Live! 22nd August 2019This week a new project from the South West Peak Landscape Partnership broke ground at the historically fascinating Dale Mine just outside Warslow. This project is directed by Dr Catherine Parker Heath, the South West Peak Cultural Heritage Officer. Catherine also works with and trains enthusiastic volunteers who care passionately about preserving the cultural heritage […]
- Nominate your National Park heroes 15th August 2019UK National Parks are calling for nominations to the Volunteer Awards 2019.
- Natural England awards grant to provide Building Blocks for a healthy moorland 31st July 2019Moors for the Future Partnership has received a boost to its work to restore the moorlands of the South Pennines, including the Peak District National Park.
- Little litter pickers help look after the Peak District National Park 25th July 2019Children aged between 2 and 4 years have been learning to look after their local environment with the help of a Peak District National Park ranger.
- All aboard for the Hope Valley Explorer 15th July 2019A new seasonal bus tour service in the Hope Valley will be launched by the Peak District National Park this month. The Hope Valley Explorer will operate from 21 July to 31 August in this popular area of the Peak District, including links to Chesterfield and the outskirts of Sheffield.
- ‘Pledge, Protect, Connect’ event for the Year of Green Action 26th June 2019Would you like to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle…but not sure where to start? For inspiration, look no further than the Pledge Protect Connect event at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow on Saturday 13th July.
- Recognition for volunteer ranger’s 50 year service 21st June 2019A volunteer ranger has received recognition for 50 years of service to the Peak District National Park.
- National campaign will repair two iconic routes in the Peak District National Park 30th May 2019Two of the most popular routes in the Peak District National Park are set to benefit from the results of a year-long national fundraising appeal.
- Millers Dale station goods shed set for £320,000 restoration 24th May 2019The Peak District National Park Authority have secured a grant of just over £320,000 to fund restoration of the derelict goods shed at Millers Dale station, on the Monsal Trail.
