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Buxton Military Tattoo Returns
AFTER a sell-out show in 2010, the Buxton Military Tattoo returns this year with more performers and more performances. Expect to see some of the finest military bands in the United Kingdom as well...
Tourism Awards at Chatsworth
Five talented contenders donned their whites for a nail-biting MasterChef-style 'cook off' to decide who would be crowned Young Chef of the Year in a prestigious tourism awards scheme. Independent...
Tunnels to be Opened on the Monsal Trail
CAVERNOUS sealed tunnels leading through one of the Peak District’s most scenic countryside spots are set to be re-opened to the public along the Monsal Trail thanks to a successful cycling...
Losehill sold to YHA
The Peak District National Park Authority has reached a deal to sell its Losehill Hall learning centre in Bakewell as part of cost-saving measures. The organisation announced it was pulling out...
Cold winds give Matlock caverns an icy makeover
Underground icicles have formed 200ft beneath Matlock's Heights of Abraham, giving the caverns a complete facelift. The huge ice spikes - some measuring up to 6ft - appeared during the cold spell...
Orion Spotting
Residents and visitors in the Peak District are being asked to spot the constellation of Orion to help measure light pollution in the area. People are being asked to go outside on a clear night up...
Walks for New Year
Hikers can stride in to the new year with a new programme of walks in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Launched six years ago, the Derbyshire Dales District Council Walking for Health...
Youlgreave’s pantomime stars get ready to shine
It is nearly that time again, oh no it isn’t, oh yes it is!! Tickets for the ever-popular Youlgreave pantomime go on sale this Monday. Jack and the Beanstalk has been written and produced...
Monyash Christmas
Friday 17 th December   7:30pm St. Leonard’s Church   Christmas would not be Christmas without it Open to all Still thinking of performing? Get...
Choir spreads festive cheer
THE Yuletide magic captured by the award-winning Kinder Children’s Choirs of the High Peak in carols and songs will again spread across the region this year. There is a last minute change of...
Mums bare all to make a date for charity
SOLOMON’S Temple provided the backdrop for a new "Calendar Girls" style calendar to raise funds for Children in Need. The calendar features five Buxton mums — Jodie Bradley,...
Christmas market plans in place
Christmas is coming and plans for Matlock’s Victorian market are well under-way. The packed weekend of festive fun will be held from Friday December 3 to Sunday December 5. Sally Pepper,...
Russian Christmas at Chatsworth
Come and discover Chatsworth in a magical new light as we celebrate a Russian Christmas. This year the house has been transformed into a wintry Russian world where treasures sparkle, snow might fall...
Six-figure lift for Bakewell Town Hall
After seven years of planning, a town hall is finally set to receive a £250,000 facelift. The funding is secured and work has started on Bakewell Town Hall, which dates from the 1890s. The...
Peak Park HQ is under threat
A PEAK Park chief has revealed the authority could sell its headquarters to meet the Government’s radical cuts targets. The authority had said last week it would retain Aldern House in...
Beyond Limits returns to the Garden at Chatsworth
13 September - 31 October For our 5th annual exhibition, Beyond Limits, Sotheby's brings contemporary sculpture to the relaxed setting of the historic garden. Discover work by artists as diverse as...
Big Band Concert At Chatsworth.
An informal evening of music in the garden - 7 th August. The Phil Dando Big Band and Singers is a fifteen piece swing band which is now into its eighteenth year of touring Britain. Trumpeter...
Rowsley pupils create menu for hotel
Children at a Dales school have been getting green-fingered this summer in their quest to help grow food for a local hotel. Pupils from Rowsley Primary School have joined forces with the Peak...
Sun shines for day of dance
The sun came out in full force at the weekend for a Peak District event that encourages people to familiarise themselves with different cultures through dance. On Saturday, June 26, Bakewell was...
Trust’s Wildlife Discovery Room Opens its Doors
Visitors to Carsington Water can get a glimpse of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust's new Wildlife Discovery Room when it opens its doors for the day on Sunday 11 th July. The room will be open between...
Fri Feb 03 13:06:03 GMT 2012
New features There is improved lighting to ‘Walker’s Grove’, the first chamber in the Great Masson Cavern system and coming shortly another giant slide alongside the existing one. This will be a little wider so Mum’s & Dad’s can race the kids! Of course the exciting arrival of the Olympic Torch on June 29th is...
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Fri Feb 03 12:50:16 GMT 2012
Zantium Studios offer inspiring workshops in Mosaic, Glass, Willow and Jewellery. £170 for 2 days' professional tuition, beautiful surroundings & delicious lunches. Relaxed, creative atmosphere. Beginners welcome. 8 students maximum. Wonderful location near Carsington Water. Accommodation on site if required at Godfrey Hole Cottage ....
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Fri Feb 03 11:52:32 GMT 2012
In this Olympic year The Heights of Abraham are pleased to announce a very special offer. Season tickets are always an excellent way to save money and enjoy spring, summer and autumn of visits to the hilltop park with its stunning views over the Derwent Valley and the Peak District, the 2 Show Caverns and of course the Cable Cars that...
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Fri Feb 03 10:27:01 GMT 2012
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Thu Feb 02 10:10:25 GMT 2012
Romance and fine dining have always gone hand in hand and this Valentine’s, Barkers Restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate with your loved one. The five-course Valentine’s menu includes champagne and oysters and can be enjoyed in the stylish setting of either Nelly’s Room with its iconic pomegranate wallpaper or the...
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Wed Feb 01 14:43:55 GMT 2012
KINDER 80 – TRESPASS TO TREASURE . A week of nearly 30 walks, talks and other events in and around the Peak District will mark the 80th anniversary of the Mass Trespass on Kinder Scout in April.   The Kinder 80 Festival will be launched by author and broadcaster Stuart Maconie at the Moorland Centre, Edale, on Tuesday, April 24....
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Wed Feb 01 11:29:59 GMT 2012
Potential first aiders are being invited to come along to Peak Village over the weekend of 18-19 February as Rowsley’s outlet Shopping Centre welcomes St John Ambulance - who will be recruiting interested shoppers for free two hour life support training courses, as part of their Derbyshire Save a Life Scheme campaign. Aimed at equipping...
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Mon Jan 30 15:05:14 GMT 2012
Make a Bear and Play Session at Chucklebutties Sunday 19 February, 3.30pm Book your child's place at our first Bear Making Workshop! Tickets are £15 and include at least 2 hours entry with playtime, your choice of 15" bear, help to make your bear from our friendly staff, and a chance for you and your new bear to meet our cuddly...
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Mon Jan 30 09:54:54 GMT 2012
Different options to bring further investment into the former Millers Dale station site on the Monsal Trail are to be considered by the Peak District National Park Authority. In 2010 the authority agreed to lease Millers Dale to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust for 75 years provided the trust was successful with a £2.5 million to £3...
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Fri Jan 27 15:15:55 GMT 2012
Our 2 Award winning eco barn conversions for self catering breaks at Troutsdale Farm, nr Leek on the Southern Edge of the Peak District National – offer a chance to revive, refresh, to just get away from it all, or meet up with family and enjoy precious time together.  Sleeping up to 6 or 10 (or 16 in total) With stunning views...
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Fri Jan 27 10:45:13 GMT 2012
Derwent House has won the 2011 award for 'Best Large Property' based on guest reviews. Visit our website to read more about our awards. Peak District Self Catering - Derwent House - Matlock    
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Thu Jan 26 09:05:44 GMT 2012
Usman Khawaja has been named as Derbyshire’s second overseas player for the 2012 season. The Australian international will jet to the UK ahead of the Friends Life t20 opener versus Lancashire Lightning on Thursday 14th June before remaining with the Club for the remainder of the season. Khawaja enjoyed a two month spell at the...
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Wed Jan 25 13:03:06 GMT 2012
PEAK DISTRICT COMES ALIVE WITH WALKING FESTIVAL. The Jane Tomlinson Walk For All Peak District Walk. Walkers will put their best foot forward for charity this April in the first mass participation walk of its kind, when the Jane Tomlinson Walk For All comes to the Hope Valley during The Peak District Walking & Outdoor Festival 2012. ...
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Wed Jan 25 11:49:31 GMT 2012
Free leaflets have been produced to encourage people to visit two Peak District National Park villages by bus and train. Peak Connections has produced the leaflets for Hope and Hathersage using funding from the Peak District National Park Authority’s Live & Work Rural scheme, which helps small and medium sized businesses that...
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Wed Jan 25 11:04:20 GMT 2012
We have three prints in the gallery by the late John Hoyland RA, one of Britains finest abstract artists who died in July last year. Born in Sheffield, he attended Sheffield School of Arts and Crafts and later achieved international acclaim and was elected to the Royal Academy. You can read John Hoyland's obituary in the Telegraph here. The three...
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Wed Jan 25 10:37:15 GMT 2012
Users of the world’s largest travel website have voted Losehill House Hotel & Spa as one of the UK’s top three hotels for relaxation and pampering. The 21-bedroom boutique hotel, a secluded hideaway between Castleton and Edale, is ranked third in a list of 25  top venues making up the relaxation/spa hotel category of...
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Mon Jan 23 14:39:13 GMT 2012
National park residents in Cheshire and Staffordshire are being invited to meet members and senior officers of the Peak District National Park Authority. The meeting is an opportunity for residents to take part in a discussion about community led planning, before an open forum is held where parish councillors and members of the public can ask...
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Mon Jan 23 12:16:55 GMT 2012
The Creamery in Hartington that had been producing Stilton in particular for over 100 years was taken over in 2008, the purchaser being one of only two other producers of Stilton in the country. The company admitted buying the factory just to get the benefit of the Hartington creamery contracts and promptly announced the closure of the factory...
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Mon Jan 23 11:21:19 GMT 2012
We are currently showing limited edition prints by a range of artists . The prints by Barbara Rae, John Hoyland, Dan Baldwin and Brad Faine are large and  are very powerful. There is no better way of experiencing the scale, texture and colour than by standing in front of them. We have unframed prints in the gallery, where you can inspect the...
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Fri Jan 20 21:11:05 GMT 2012
New Website Launch for Beautiful Bed & Breakfast and Cottage near Dovedale!! Welcome to  Manor House Farm .  Our 4 star Gold Bed and Breakfast and  Keepers Cottage .  Our 4 star Gold Self Catering .    Where quality counts.   Manor House Farm is a 170 acre farm lying in the...
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