It is already that time of the year and decorations and trees are being taken down. Derbyshire Dales DC have advertised that once again they will collect and recycle real Christmas Trees. Here’s how: “We’ll recycle your real Christmas tree on your green/recycling day between Monday 6 January and Friday 31 January. Simply place the Read more…
December 20th Hartington Advent Windows 2019: Hartington “Cotton”s on to Advent Windows.
The 20th Hartington Advent Window was lit at 5pm at The Charles Cotton Hotel where a great turn out by the Hartington Sings choral group provided a selection of Christmas Carols and songs, from Hark the Herald Angels to Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney. Vocal chords were well lubricated by mulled wine and soft Read more…
December 10th Hartington Advent Windows 2019: No.5 Bankside lit up with a calm and peaceful winter snow scene.
December 10th, Yellow Weather warning for wind and heavy rain too but 5 Bankside have provided an oasis of peace and calm with a winter snow scene for the hardy souls who ventured out ! The next Hartington Advent Window, December 11th, will be lighting up at 5pm at Dove Cottage on the Square. Maps Read more…
December 8th Hartington Advent Windows 2019: All was calm all was BRIGHT !
Great team effort at Cliff House on December 8th lighting up Advent Window(s), trees and house. It certainly cannot be missed from down in the Dale. Weather not all that calm but the moon and the decorations are certainly bright ! Join us for the next Hartington Advent Window 2019 which will light up at Read more…
December 4th Hartington Advent Windows – Christmas has been STOLEN from The Village Stores !!!
Great turn out for the lighting of the 4th Advent Window at The Village Stores where there was warming mulled wine and the Hartington Sings group wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Keep an eye out for the Grinch last seen heading to the hills. December 5th Hartington Advent Windows will be lighting up at The Read more…
Mobile Library Wednesday October 16th – Times for Biggin, Hartington and Earl Sterndale
BigginDrury Lane Wednesday 16 October 12.35-1.00pm Hartington Market Place Wednesday 16 October 2.20-2.55pm Earl SterndaleChurch Wednesday 16 October 3.15-3.45pm
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!
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PDNPA News
- 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.
