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THE PEAK ADVERTISER is an independent, locally produced paper for the Peak District area, including Bakewell, Baslow, Hope Valley, Tideswell, Matlock, Matlock Bath, and Wirksworth.

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Current publication:

Monday 6th April 2026

Distributed from:

Thu 2 April

Next publication is:

Monday 20th April 2026

Which will be printed:

Tuesday 14th April

Distributed from:

Thu 16 April

Booking deadline:

5pm Thursday 9th April

What's On?

Find out what's happening in the Peak District, Matlock and Wirksworth. See also Coming Events Listings >

DERBYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST (WYE AND UPPER DERWENT LOCAL GROUP)

Well Dressings and Carnivals

Forthcoming Well Dressings ~ Read more >

WORMHILL WELL DRESSING 23-31 AUGUST 2025

WORMHILL WELL DRESSING 23-31 AUGUST 2025

WORMHILL WELL DRESSING 23-31 AUGUST 2025

FOOLOW WELL DRESSINGS

FOOLOW WELL DRESSINGS

FOOLOW WELL DRESSINGS

STONEY MIDDLETON WELL DRESSINGS SATURDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD

STONEY MIDDLETON WELL DRESSINGS SATURDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD

STONEY MIDDLETON WELL DRESSINGS SATURDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD

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Open Gardens in the Peak District

Forthcoming Open Gardens ~ Read more >

LONGNOR CELEBRATES ITS HIDDEN GARDENS

LONGNOR CELEBRATES ITS HIDDEN GARDENS

LONGNOR CELEBRATES ITS HIDDEN GARDENS

SECRET GARDENS OF WINSTER 19th-20th July 2025 1.30pm to 5.30pm

SECRET GARDENS OF WINSTER 19th-20th July 2025 1.30pm to 5.30pm

SECRET GARDENS OF WINSTER 19th-20th July 2025 1.30pm to 5.30pm

LONGSTONE OPEN GARDENS SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH JULY

LONGSTONE OPEN GARDENS SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH JULY

LONGSTONE OPEN GARDENS SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH JULY

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MY WAY AROUND ~ ONECOTE TO ROACH END ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY

MY WAY AROUND ~ ONECOTE TO ROACH END ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY

MY WAY AROUND ~ ONECOTE TO ROACH END ~ BY SALLY MOSLEY

This section of my boundary challenge made my spirits soar as Nellie and I walked to what felt like the top of the world. It brought tears to my eyes from a combination of wonder and cold wind! The history of Onecote dates back to at least 1199 when the settlement was first recorded. A monastic grange was established here by Croxden Abbey in 1223. Onecote is probably more well-known to motorists however for its former turnpike road running straight through its heart, now the

LITTLE GREEN SPACE BY PENNY BUNTING

LITTLE GREEN SPACE BY PENNY BUNTING

LITTLE GREEN SPACE BY PENNY BUNTING

Hawthorn Blossom A mature hedgerow, blooming with blossoms in spring and laden with nuts and berries in autumn, is one of the delights of the British countryside. Hedgerows are a fantastic habitat for all sorts of wildlife – but they are highly beneficial to us humans too. Hedges capture carbon to help tackle the climate crisis; they can also reduce soil erosion, and lessen the risk of flooding. As many hedging plants have prickly, thorny branches or leaves, they can deter u

PRINCESS OF WALES COMES TO PEAK DISTRICT TO JOIN MENTAL WELLBEING WALK

PRINCESS OF WALES COMES TO PEAK DISTRICT TO JOIN MENTAL WELLBEING WALK

PRINCESS OF WALES COMES TO PEAK DISTRICT TO JOIN MENTAL WELLBEING WALK

Lizzy (left) with The Princess, Ian Boyd CEO of Mind Over Mountains and Di West (right). On Tuesday, 27 January, The Princess of Wales joined nature-based mental health charity, Mind Over Mountains, for a supported wellbeing walk on Baslow Edge. As a committed advocate for mental wellbeing, the Princess of Wales was undaunted by the wind and rain as she walked and chatted with volunteers and past participants from the charity who shared personal stories of how therapeutic out

MATLOCK: A WATER STORY FOR THE FUTURE DROP-INS FROM 13TH APRIL

MATLOCK: A WATER STORY FOR THE FUTURE DROP-INS FROM 13TH APRIL

MATLOCK: A WATER STORY FOR THE FUTURE DROP-INS FROM 13TH APRIL

Severn Trent is hosting a week of community events in Matlock to unveil a major new £20m investment in the town – and to listen to feedback from residents. The company is staging a series of drop-ins from 13th April when staff can talk through the proposals, answer questions, and hear what local people think. The plans include a major upgrade for Matlock Sewage Treatment Works which will boost site capacity to serve future generations, plus improve the health of the River D

CELEBRATING TWO YEARS OF FASTER, FAIRER, FLAWLESS BROADBAND IN THE PEAK DISTRICT

CELEBRATING TWO YEARS OF FASTER, FAIRER, FLAWLESS BROADBAND IN THE PEAK DISTRICT

CELEBRATING TWO YEARS OF FASTER, FAIRER, FLAWLESS BROADBAND IN THE PEAK DISTRICT

Two years ago, Connect Fibre began connecting homes and businesses across Wirksworth with a simple mission: to deliver broadband that is faster, fairer, and truly flawless. Since then, thousands of households have experienced the difference that full fibre broadband can make. From seamless streaming and lag-free gaming to reliable video calls and smart homes that just work, better broadband has quietly become an essential part of everyday life. At Connect Fibre, we believe e

TORNE VALLEY

Torne Valley has built its reputation on supplying reliable garden machinery backed by practical, knowledgeable support. With a long history serving both domestic and professional customers, the business focuses on providing equipment that performs well in real working conditions, whether that’s a small garden or a larger commercial setting. Our range of garden machinery covers everything most users are likely to need, including lawn mowers, ride-on tractors, chainsaws, hedg

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Music in the Peaks and Dales

Forthcoming live music events and concerts Read more >

BAKEWELL CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT SATURDAY, 25TH APRIL

BAKEWELL CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT SATURDAY, 25TH APRIL

BAKEWELL CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT SATURDAY, 25TH APRIL

FROM FIELD BARN TO BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT: THE PEAK DISTRICT FARMER HITTING THE HIGH NOTES

FROM FIELD BARN TO BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT: THE PEAK DISTRICT FARMER HITTING THE HIGH NOTES

FROM FIELD BARN TO BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT: THE PEAK DISTRICT FARMER HITTING THE HIGH NOTES

WOULD YOU LOVE A DAY OF SINGING, LEARNING AND FUN?

WOULD YOU LOVE A DAY OF SINGING, LEARNING AND FUN?

WOULD YOU LOVE A DAY OF SINGING, LEARNING AND FUN?

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Talk of the Dales

Local stories and contributions from writers in the Peak District, Matlock and Wirksworth.

BAKEWELL DAY OF DANCE NEEDS HELP!

BAKEWELL DAY OF DANCE NEEDS HELP!

BAKEWELL DAY OF DANCE NEEDS HELP!

The Bakewell Day of Dance is a much loved free dance festival, that for 21 years has been the opening event for Bakewell Carnival. It is a wonderful celebration of dance from around the world and attracts many visitors from far and wide. Setting the town alive with music, dance and colourful costumes, it fills the town with a vibrant carnival atmosphere, ready for the busy week ahead. With continuous performances at six outdoor venues around the town there is plenty to watch

APPOINTMENT OF WILDFIRE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

APPOINTMENT OF WILDFIRE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

APPOINTMENT OF WILDFIRE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

New Wildfare Engagement Officer, Damien and the Froggatt Edge wildfire, May 2025, photograph courtesy of Villager Jim The British Mountaineering Council’s (BMC) charity, the BMC Access & Conservation Trust has funded a Wildfire Engagement Officer for the Sheffield Moors area. This is because a staggering 81.22 hectares (114 football pitches) of Peak District peatland has been devastated by more than 12 wildfires in the Peak District’s Sheffield Moors area since 2018, at an es

JOIN PDMHS & T’OWD MAN FOR THE MINER’S HOLIDAY! 24TH MAY 2026 – MAGPIE MINE, NEAR SHELDON 11AM-4PM

JOIN PDMHS & T’OWD MAN FOR THE MINER’S HOLIDAY! 24TH MAY 2026 – MAGPIE MINE, NEAR SHELDON 11AM-4PM

JOIN PDMHS & T’OWD MAN FOR THE MINER’S HOLIDAY! 24TH MAY 2026 – MAGPIE MINE, NEAR SHELDON 11AM-4PM

Step into history with the Peak District Mines Historical Society and T’Owd Man as they revive the annual miner’s holiday at the legendary Magpie Mine near Sheldon. Explore the mine's site with expert guides and dare to peer down the shafts if you’re brave enough. Browse stalls from PDMHS, Wirksworth Mines Research Group, and Goodluck Mines Preservation Society. Chat with specialists, discover mining artefacts, and uncover the fascinating stories behind our local heritage.

MATLOCK DERWENT VALLEY LIONS CLUBS SUPPORT OF ASHOVER PRIMARY SCHOOL GARDEN PROJECT

MATLOCK DERWENT VALLEY LIONS CLUBS SUPPORT OF ASHOVER PRIMARY SCHOOL GARDEN PROJECT

MATLOCK DERWENT VALLEY LIONS CLUBS SUPPORT OF ASHOVER PRIMARY SCHOOL GARDEN PROJECT

Children with headteacher, Sue Myhill and Lion President, Colin Turnbull in the polytunnel showing off their new tools Matlock Derwent Valley Lions Club were approached by Ashover Primary School who were starting a school garden project and looking for support in getting the necessary equipment. From the list of things needed the Lions decided they would supply trugs, trowels and forks and a wheelbarrow to assist with getting things off the ground. These were presented to the

BAKEWELL AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUBAN OUTLINE OF THE PENINSULAR WAR

BAKEWELL AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUBAN OUTLINE OF THE PENINSULAR WAR

BAKEWELL AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUBAN OUTLINE OF THE PENINSULAR WAR

L-R: Hugh Wright and Club Chairman, Paul Davies It is now over two hundred years since the Napoleonic Wars raged across much of Europe but, remarkably, a collection of artefacts associated with one of the campaigns of that conflict has survived for all that time in the custody of one of our local families. At a meeting of the Bakewell and District Probus Club, member Hugh Wright brought several examples of these artefacts. They had been handed down through generations of his

BUSINESS AS USUAL AT BUXTON’S DISABLED RIDING CHARITY

BUSINESS AS USUAL AT BUXTON’S DISABLED RIDING CHARITY

BUSINESS AS USUAL AT BUXTON’S DISABLED RIDING CHARITY

Business is continuing as usual at Helen Atkin Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), where all riding and carriage driving sessions remain unaffected by forthcoming changes at Buxton Riding School. “Both I and my fellow trustees would like to reassure all our riders, parents, carers and supporters that we are operating as normal after the announcement that riding lessons will no longer be available at Buxton Riding School from the end of March,” said Group Chairper

CASTLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY TUDOR FOODS – A TALK BY MARK DAWSON 16TH APRIL

CASTLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY TUDOR FOODS – A TALK BY MARK DAWSON 16TH APRIL

CASTLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY TUDOR FOODS – A TALK BY MARK DAWSON 16TH APRIL

Forget Henry VIII and his gargantuan appetite, it's time to have a look at what ordinary people would have been eating in Tudor times. This talk looks at the food and drink of ordinary Tudor people together with how it was cooked and how it was eaten. What foods were available? What contribution did different foods have to diet? Did they have enough to eat? Talks are held in the Peveril Centre, Methodist Church, on Buxton Road, Castleton, at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome. Fur

PEAK MUSIC SOCIETY STARS OF THE JAZZ WORLD 16TH APRIL

PEAK MUSIC SOCIETY STARS OF THE JAZZ WORLD 16TH APRIL

PEAK MUSIC SOCIETY STARS OF THE JAZZ WORLD 16TH APRIL

Jacqui Dankworth and Charlie Wood Following on from the tremendous success of the recent afternoon concert featuring Connaught Brass, Peak Music returns to its evening slot for the final event of the 2025/26 season. Appearing at the Cavendish Hall, Edensor, will be renowned vocalist Jacqui Dankworth, the daughter of jazz legends John Dankworth and Cleo Lane, accompanied by pianist and composer Charlie Wood. Like her parents, Jacqui is best known as a jazz performer, but she

HATHERSAGE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM AND TALK

HATHERSAGE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM AND TALK

HATHERSAGE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM AND TALK

Don Witton and family with Society President Jenni Wedgwood (right) and a selection of RHS Award of Garden Merit plants Two AGMs in one night sounds like tough going, unless, of course, you are a member of Hathersage Horticultural Society! The first AGM was despatched with customary efficiency by President, Jenni Wedgwood who outlined another packed year, thanked retiring vice president and committee member, Wendy Ellicock for her considerable contribution and welcomed Mary

BASLOW WI DARLINGS

Aquabox – Colin Petty Of course I’ve heard of Aquabox. But I’d no idea how ingenious they are nor how hard the volunteers work to provide a package fit for survival. All the contents are ethically sourced, bought in bulk and excellent value for money. We were impressed. The Great British Spring Clean We’ll be there, picking litter in our own home areas and any of our favorite countryside spots. Plus a WI group litter picking session in the Village Hall area before our Defibri

BAKEWELL LADIES GROUP FIRST MEETING TUESDAY 21ST APRIL

Would you like to meet new people, make new friends, learn new skills and come to fascinating talks and demonstrations? If so, Bakewell Ladies Group is the place for you. They are a group of 20-30 ladies of all ages and backgrounds and will be meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, at the Friends Meeting House, Bakewell, at 7.30pm, starting on Tuesday, 21st April. They are calling themselves ‘Bakewell Ladies Group’, and will enjoy a range of speakers, pot luck suppers, cra

HOMES FOR SWIFTS THE WHITWORTH, DARLEY DALE – SUNDAY 12TH APRIL

Derbyshire Swift Conservation is to hold a public event to celebrate the second year of grant funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save Derbyshire’s Swifts by protecting and creating nesting sites keeping our summer skies alive with their calls for future generations. The celebration will see workshops for families and a talk from renowned Swift expert, Edward Mayer. There will also be the opportunity for the public to learn more about installing Swift boxes an

ROTARY BAKEWELL

Support for the Farming Life Centre with a Club Community Grant Rachel Metcalfe, an Edale farmer’s wife and Charity Manager for the Farming Life Centre joined our lunch meeting at the Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell on 18th February to receive the £400 community grant and tell us more about their work. They are a rural support charity aimed at improving health and well-being for farmers and to create opportunities for social interaction to connect members of the farming communit

MATLOCK PROBUS CLUB

At the February meeting of Matlock Probus Club our Vice Chairman, Mr Roger Flint, welcomed members. Our Speaker for the meeting was Mr Paul Newsham, Forensic Expert and a man who is knowledgeable about many subjects! His illustrated talk was “The Theatres of London”. A very fascinating insight into many of the Theatres in the West End of London and beyond. We learned that there are 38 Theatres in the West End such as The Adelphi which is situated in the Strand. This Theatre

WINSTER GUISERS

Winster Guisers would like to thank their friends, old and new, who supported them over the recent Christmas performances. £1,100 was raised by your generous contributions for charity, local and national. The money has been donated to the following: Winster and Elton Luncheon Club Winster Darby and Joan Club Winster School PTFA RNLI Air Ambulance Samaritans Mountain Rescue Kenya Rams We hope to see you all again next Christmas season.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: A GARDENERS VIEW

The first thing in the new year is to sit and make yourself a coffee and get a chocolate biscuit while promising yourself not to break this year’s resolution yet again. 1. To eat more healthy. This can be achieved by growing your own. Nothing beats the taste of fresh, home-grown vegetables and herbs. Grow herbs in pots near the house for convenience. 2. Get more active. This can be achieved by getting outside in the sunshine (that’s if we get any this year), and if your tim

BASLOW WI DARLINGS

Life in the WI with Lorna Wilson, Lesley Armitage and Ann McPhie No shortage of WI debating material and initially our interaction was gentle and ponderous. Then what happened? Wow. A groundswell of powerful debate erupted, highly motivated grassroots opinion expressed. An adrenaline charged atmosphere throughout the room. I had to have more than one calming cup of tea during the refreshment break. Show and Tell. Wear Something Old from your Wardrobe This was a Fashion Show l

TENANTS INVITED TO HELP IMPROVE HOUSING SERVICES

Tenants living in Council-owned homes across the High Peak are being invited to share their experiences and ideas for how housing services can be improved. High Peak Borough Council is hosting two ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ drop-in sessions next month where tenants can help shape how the Council manages tenancies, develops policies, and delivers the services that matter to them. • Thursday 12 February, 3pm-6pm, the Octagon Lounge, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton • Thursday, 26 Febru

HAVE YOUR SAY ON HOME TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PROPOSALS

A consultation event has been arranged to help people have their say on proposals to update home to school travel policies. Derbyshire County Council is seeking views on plans to change travel policies for eligible school children aged five to 16, Post 16 learners and students with special educational needs and disabilities. It follows updated legal guidance from the government providing greater clarity on the role councils’ play in helping to transport children to school,

DISTRICT COUNCIL SETS OUT TIMETABLE FOR SUBMITTING REVISED LOCAL PLAN TO GOVERNMENT

Derbyshire Dales District Council has set out a detailed timetable for completing its revised Local Plan and submitting it to the Government by December this year. The tight deadline follows a series of changes in national government planning policy. However, the Council remains committed to keeping local communities informed on progress with the Local Plan, before a formal six-week public consultation starts in August. The revised Local Plan will set out the overall visio

DERBYSHIRE WAYFARER RANGER GOES DIGITAL

Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger tickets can now be purchased through an app, making them more convenient for bus and train users. Until now Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger tickets have only been available to purchase from libraries and tourist information centres as scratchcards, on buses and at railway ticket offices. Developing a digital solution ensures that the ticket is available to a wider number of people and is more accessible. The tickets can now be bought through the Trave

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