Hartington Community Group: 28 volunteers have just about completed a clearance of litter from our village and surrounding roads, lanes and tracks. The impact is so very clear for all to see and we thank each and every one for their time and dedication in recent weeks. Sadly the message has not reached everyone – the Read more…
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Book swap
There are lots of books, jigsaws and CDs in the Village hall which are available to borrow. The list of available titles can be downloaded by clicking the link below. If you want anything delivered while the Village hall is closed please contact digitalteam@hartingtonvillage.com. Happy reading and puzzling! Book list
Hartington School Governors’ Newsletter
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Well dedication
The Village Well will be dedicated on Friday afternoon, followed by the first of the new Village Hall lottery draws at 6:30 pm. Due to Covid restrictions, we are not asking you to show your support in person, but there will be a video of the dedication …. watch this space for a link.
Hartington Pilates Classes
Pilates will be starting again in the Village Hall on Wednesdays at 10:30, weekly from 16th September. Please contact Liz Broomhead if you want more details – secretary@hartingtonvillagehall.co.uk
Derbyshire rural chaplaincy and Chain of Flowers
The latest edition of the Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy Newsletter can be seen at https://www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=9b4e01b1-32bd-43b6-b554-a05292c16db4 . It is packed full of a wide ranging series of articles written for our rural Derbyshire communities. Also, the flowers in the porch at St Giles are part of the ‘Chain of Flowers’ event organised by the CofE Flower Arrangers’ Association
Church services at St Giles
Sunday 2nd August : Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving- 10am Sunday 9th August : Morning Praise- 10am Sunday 16th August : Family Service- 10am Sunday 23rd August : Holy Communion- 10am Sunday 30th August : Evensong – 5.30pm
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…
Ash Wednesday Service
There will be a service at St Giles this evening, 26th February, at 7:30 for Ash Wednesday – the start of Lent
Informal Flora
Village Hall Lottery: February
Kath Bassett was the winner of this month’s lottery which was drawn on February 12th.
Rural Social Group Calendar
Sixteen’s Concert in Derby Cathedral
Something for Valentine’s day. The Sixteen are performing Handel’s opera Acis & Galatea at Derby Cathedral on the 14th February. For more information see their website: www.thesixteen.com
Hartington sings for Christmas
Wednesdays 5pm to 6pm at the Village Hall Wednesday 6th Nov to Wednesday 11th Dec 2019
Hymns ‘n Pimms
St Giles’ Church Hartington invites you to an evening of Hymns and Pimms with Warslow Silver Band on Sunday 4th August at 7pm. Tickets are £5 on the door, any profits will go to the upkeep of the church
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PDNPA News
- Launch of Audio Chapter Kinder Scout - Voices From The Peak 23rd April 2021The third chapter of Voices From The Peak audio artwork is being released on Saturday 24 April to mark the 70th anniversary of the Peak District National Park.
- One month to go! The Peak District celebrates it's 70th birthday 18th March 2021Seventy years ago this year the Peak District National Park became the UK’s original national park, designated on 17 April, 1951.
- Encouraging year for peregrines in Peak District uplands 15th March 2021The Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative has published its 2020 final report, showing encouraging breeding successes for several bird of prey species in moorland areas of the Peak District, thanks to collaboration between landowners, gamekeepers and raptor workers during COVID-19.
- Restoration works on the iconic Great Ridge due to start 4th March 2021Separating Edale from Castleton, and the limestone of the White Peak from the millstone grit of the Dark Peak, the Great Ridge straddles the heart of the Peak District and provides a fantastic ridge walk. The path, which is extremely popular with walkers with stunning views of the Hope Valley, is badly eroded by footfall […]
- Looking for Peak District heroes! Opportunity for National Park projects to win national recognition 4th February 2021Projects to protect or enhance the Peak District National Park have the chance to win a £1,000 prize award to help their work.
- Peak District Lee’s quarter-of-a-tonne lockdown litter pick 3rd February 2021When Hulme End resident Lee Spensley set out to take on a regular local litter peak a year ago, he couldn’t have anticipated the difference his efforts would make 12 months on.
- 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.
