Mums funeral will be held on Monday February 8th. Unfortunately it will not take place in the village and due to Covid restrictions, a maximum of 30 people are allowed to attend. However we understand people may wish to pay their final respects, and as such the hearse will pass through the village at around Read more…
** Update on Hartington Open Gardens 2021.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty of the Covid Pandemic and after careful consideration for the welfare of the Village community: It has been agreed by John Grosvenor ( Lead on HCG) , Keith Quine ( Chair of Hartington Village Hall- beneficiaries of funds raised) and David Annat (Chair of Parish Council) that the proposed Hartington Read more…
Derbyshire Rural Crime and Safety Guide
A booklet to increase safety in rural areas has been launched in Derbyshire. A booklet which gives advice on a range of issues such as theft, fire and personal safety has been launched in a bid to target countryside crime and emergencies in Derbyshire. The Derbyshire Rural Safety and Crime Prevention Guide has come about Read more…
Update: Foodbank Donations Needed List and Monetary Donation info.
The needed urgently list this week is for tinned spaghetti, tinned spag bol, spaghetti hoops etc. Also macaroni cheese. They now have sufficient nappies & cereal, pasta & soups. But would welcome rice, especially the microwave bag rice. Please leave all Food Bank Donations at the Post Office. Donated items will be taken weekly, on Read more…
Derbyshire Dales Neighbourhood Team to visit Hartington in floods aftermath
Derbyshire Dales District Council’s neighbourhoods staff will be knocking on doors in flood affected areas this Friday to check on the welfare of local people. The Covid-secure visits will happen from 9am in Hartington, Rowsley and parts of Bakewell that saw the worst of the overnight flooding – Wye Bank, Wye Bank Grove and Wye Dale Crescent. The team, Read more…
Attention local businesses!
You may have seen, in the most recent News and Views, that we are currently updating the Hartington Village Website and a request has gone out to local businesses. There have been many changes in the last couple of years and it is time to review things and update contact details, websites, etc.. If you Read more…
Urgent reminder: With lockdown in full swing Foodbank Donations are needed more than ever.
With the lockdown in place there is more demand than ever for support for the Ashbourne Foodbank. If at all possible please could you help with donations of food and toileteries for those struggling at the moment. Please leave all Food Bank Donations at the Post Office. Donated items will be taken weekly, on a Read more…
Hartington Hidden Gardens 2021: Applications open
As you may well be aware it is planned to hold our next Hartington HIDDEN GARDENS EVENT over the weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June 2021. We are looking to open as many gardens as possible over the weekend. If you are interested and willing to open your garden for this event would Read more…
HARTINGTON VILLAGE HALL LOTTERY: January Draw
The January draw was made on the steps of our Village Stores on Wednesday 13th January. The holders of lucky number 31 are Dorothy and Malcolm Hawton of Raikes Farm. Our next draw will take place on Wednesday 10th February.
Janet’s battle is bravely over
“This is a short notice for everybody who knew Janet Mollatt Wigley. We pass on the sad news that on her birthday, January 8th, she passed away, aged 69. This was after a short and strong battle with illness. We know she was popular and well embedded in village life. Mum will be sorely missed Read more…
Check to see if you are eligible for Energy Grants.
From the Government Website: https://greenhomesgrant.campaign.gov.uk/ Wrap up your home this winter Make your home warmer and your energy bills cheaper with a Green Homes Grant. Homeowners in England, including landlords, can get up to £5,000 to pay part of the cost of energy saving measures like insulation. Low income households can get 100% of the Read more…
From Citizens Advice: Worried about energy bills this winter or need advice on other issues?
Reminder: Charity Stamp Collection until January 15th – supporting the RNIB
The time of year when more letters and cards drop through our doors has now passed but hopefully you have a collection of stamps that can be donated to help the RNIB. You can still save stamps as the deadline has now been extended to January 15th. Make sure there is a border of 1cm Read more…
With lockdown in full swing Foodbank Donations are needed more than ever.
Please leave Food Bank Donations at the Post Office. Donated items will be taken weekly, on a Wednesday morning, to the Ashbourne Food Bank. Please note that items should not be perishable, should be within Use By or Best Before Date and should not include alcohol. Please see: Ashbourne Food Bank | Facebook or Food Read more…
Derbyshire Dales Christmas Tree Recycling
Details on how to recycle your Christmas tree can be found here: Recycle your real Christmas tree – Derbyshire Dales District Council Trees can be put out for collection on Green Bin days between 4th January and 29th January but read the guidance given on the Derbyshire Dales link.
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- 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.
- Temporary closures on Monsal Trail for conservation and essential safety work 9th September 2020The Peak District National Park Authority is asking people to be aware that sections of the Monsal Trail will be closed from Monday September 28, for two weeks, on Monday to Friday only.
- Counting the climate change cost of moorland wildfires 26th August 2020Camp fire caused loss of 50 years’ worth of valuable peat in the Peak District National Park.
- Record numbers of people enjoying National Park 'multi-user' trails following lockdown 19th August 2020Since the government's coronavirus lockdown was lifted in May, traffic-free trails in the Peak District National Park have seen a significant increase on previous years in the numbers of people using them.
- Statement on bearded vulture in the Peak District 7th August 2020Sarah Fowler, chief executive of the Peak District National Park said: “In a year that was already written into the history books by the unusual and unprecedented, no-one in the Peak District expected our skies to be graced by one of Europe’s most magnificent and rarest birds.
