A sample of the wonderful displays created by members of the various Hartington Community Groups – see the full selection of arrangements in St Giles’ Church between 10am and 5pm Saturday and Sunday (Except during service times). Drop into the churchyard and follow the trail to view the Walk Of Words, In Her Majesty The Read more…
Day: 3 June 2022
Hartington Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Picnic on 5th June: Latest (weather-related) update
When: Sunday 5th June 2.00-5.00pm Sadly the forecast for Sunday is not promising. Being an optimist we will wait until Saturday afternoon before making a decision about putting eight gazebos up ready for Sunday. However there will definitely be a picnic!!! The Village Hall, which can take over 150 seated at trestle tables, is the back Read more…
Hartington Celebrates: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Scarecrow Competition
The Scarecrow Competition comes to an end, the judges will make their decision and the winner will be announced at the Village Picnic on Sunday afternoon. Check out the slideshow to see them all. Well done everyone who entered the competition this year and good luck, some great scarecrows.
Hartington Celebrates : Walk of Words – In the Her Majesty The Queen’s own words – St Giles’ Churchyard
Visit the St Giles’ Churchyard to view the Walk of Words – “In Her Majesty The Queen’s Own Words” – 9 boards on a trail around the churchyard containing quotes from the Queen and artwork by villagers. The displays will be viewable throughout June, and beyond.
Hartington Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Picnic on 5th June: An update
When: Sunday 5th June 2.00-5.00pm There will be two large tents with tables and chairs to seat about 50. There will also be three smaller gazebos available. Bring your own picnic, drinks and rugs/chairs as you enjoy music from the last seven decades, and relax in the company of family, friends and neighbours. Decent weather is Read more…
Day 1 Hartington Celebrates
Day 2: Hartington Celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Diary of Events
Day 2 of Hartington Celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Check out the scarecrow competition entries around the village (see map below), the St Giles’ Flower Show in the church 10am-5pm, the History group’s presentation and display remembering Jubilees through the ages in the Village Hall and the Family Tresaure Hunt 1.30-4pm from the Farm Shop
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PDNPA News
- Peak District National Park Authority re-elects Andrew McCloy as chair 5th July 2022Cllr McCloy, a Parish Member from Youlgrave, was re-appointed to the role in a vote during the Authority’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 1 July. James Berresford was re-appointed as deputy chair of the Authority.
- South West Peak Landscape Partnership celebrates successes 30th June 2022The South West Peak Landscape Partnership has reached the end of its five year programme and has celebrated its successes with staff, volunteers, and partner organisations at an event in Warslow, on 25 June.
- New chief executive Phil Mulligan to join National Park Authority from September 14th June 2022The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed that Phil Mulligan has been appointed as its new chief executive, taking on the role from early September 2022.
- Peak District National Park secures funding through The Alan Turing Institute 8th June 2022The Peak District National Park Authority and Foundation are among ten organisations to gain funding through The Alan Turing Institute to tackle environmental issues.
- Statement: Hen harrier disappearance in the Peak District 16th May 2022Responding to reports of the failure of two hen harrier nests following the disappearance of male hen harriers thought to be supporting the nests in the area.
- Visitors can enjoy greener day out to the Peak District as seasonal bus service returns 10th May 2022Peak District visitors can once again enjoy some of the National Park's most spectacular views and attractions while leaving the car at home as the Hope Valley Explorer seasonal bus route returns for a third year.
- RIP Tony Hams OBE, former Peak District National Park Authority chair 9th March 2022We were saddened to hear the news of the death of Tony Hams OBE, who was a former Chair of the National Park Authority.
- National Park Authority and Derbyshire Constabulary in new agreement to tackle rural issues in the Peak District 2nd March 2022The two organisations will work together to ‘support a safe home and welcoming place for people and wildlife in the Peak District National Park’
- Bumper year for voles sees breeding short-eared owl numbers double in latest Peak District bird of prey report 2nd March 2022The Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative has published its 2021 breeding season report.
- Partial closures to car parking at Stanage - 21-25 February 18th February 2022To allow helicopter operations to take place and assist conservation and habitat works in nearby upland areas, some car parks at Stanage will be affected next week.