Hartington Rural Social Group on Tuesday 26th July at Hartington Village Hall (2.00-4.00) : to accompany homemade cakes, tea and coffee we will hear about the nearby Ecton Copper Mine, source of the 5th Duke of Devonshire’s wealth. The ore yielded as much as 60% copper with the boom period being 1760-1790 and was the source of money Read more…
Month: July 2022
Invitation to all from Terry Bennett to celebrate the life of Professor Sheila Gardiner Village Hall Saturday 30th July
Please come and join family and friends of Terry and Sheila- 1 Church Steps, Hartington, between 12noon – 5pm on Saturday July 30th in Hartington Village Hall. Free refreshments, food and drink, are provided; any donations received will kindly passed on to be used towards the refurbishment of Village Hall kitchen. There is Read more…
Baroque in the North
Baroque in the North are coming to Hartington to play some Colourful Classics on July 31st in St Giles Church from 2:30 – 4:30. Only £5 if you use the discount code! (Please note that the discount code is entered at the end, just before your card details) There will also be coffee, tea and Read more…
Voices from the Peak Event Thursday 21 July
Voices from the Peak Event Thursday 21 July 2022 Mark Gwynne Jones will be performing it at the High Peak Bookstore on the evening of Thursday 21 July. The exclusive live in-person performance combining spoken word, archive recordings, film clips and original music will immerse you in a fascinating journey through the Peak District – in Read more…
News from Hartington Oddfellows
We’re a local Branch of one of the UK’s largest friendly societies, the Oddfellows, which has over 200 years of experience in creating opportunities for people to meet up and make friends, as well as supporting its members in times of need. Looking for activities and social events in your local area? Get in touch. Everyone Read more…
Hartington Sculpture Studio
Would you like to learn how to sculpt in stone or wood? We are a friendly group, who are looking for new members to join us. No experience is necessary and taster sessions are available. Email us at hartingtonsculpturestudio@gmail.com for further information You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @ Hartington Sculpture Studio
Health Campaign Calendar – promoting health and wellbeing to the community
Download the July Health Campaign Calendar detailing support available within Derbyshire
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PDNPA News
- Secrets of historic Peak District hall are revealed in new augmented reality app 27th July 2022A historic Peak District family home is now brought back to life in a new augmented reality (AR) app.
- International Bog Day – Moor Reasons to be Cheerful 27th July 2022As the world recognises the vital environmental importance of peat bogs on International Bog Day (24th July), the South Pennines-based Moors for the Future Partnership will be celebrating its own bog restoration success story as its flagship project MoorLIFE 2020 comes to an end this year.
- Planting wildflowers is helping nature and boosting well-being in Hartington 27th July 2022Hartington residents have installed planters filled with long-lasting, bee-friendly plants and created seven wildlife areas with support from the Peak District National Park Authority.
- Taking a new track – Millers Dale Goods Shed on the Monsal Trail re-opens after major renovation 22nd July 2022Former Midland Railway staff and their families joined national park teams and volunteers to officially open the renovated Millers Dale Goods Shed on the Monsal Trail.
- Fire risk closure to Access Land - Extreme Red Heat Warning 18th July 2022The risk of fires breaking out on the Peak District Moors has now reached a critical level, unseen for many years. As a result of this, public access has been suspended from all Access Land until this exceptional risk has reduced.
- Peak District project will put down roots for landmark woodland legacy 15th July 2022The Peak District National Park Authority and the Woodland Trust have agreed a landmark collaboration to help increase native woodland in the National Park.
- 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.