I have a theory so please bear with me; I think if you want to enjoy the best pasta outside Italy you go to a restaurant with an Italian head chef. If you want the best Paella you visit a restaurant with a Spanish chef, and if you want an authentic Indian meal, you go […]
Tui Marella Cruises
with Martin’s World Travel Discover the World with Marella Cruises – All-inclusive cruising to over 100 unforgettable destinations. Set sail on an adventure of a lifetime with Marella Cruises, operated by TUI, one of the UK’s most trusted travel brands. Whether you’re dreaming of sun-drenched beaches, ancient cities, or volcanic islands, Marella offers something for […]
Lost Houses of Derbyshire – Rough Heanor Manor
By Maxwell Craven If you drive from the Royal Derby Hospital to the A38, you might notice that, between the two is an island of overgrown vegetation with a busy slip road on either side of it: a rather desolate place surrounded by roads. Although it is not visible, inside stands an 18th century brick […]
Walk Derbyshire – Ashover & Littlemoor via Ashover Rock
Such a pretty little village with stone cottages, lovely country pubs and stunning walks which feature water and hills with awesome views. Ashover is definitely a walkers paradise and offers nice places for a drink or meal after. This month’s walk features a beautiful view through the heather which should hopefully be out in […]
Celebrity Interview – Mark & Lard
by Steve Orme Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley presented various weekday shows on BBC Radio 1 from 1991 to 2004. Now they are on the road with their show Carry On – An Evening With Mark and Lard which is basically a series of clips from their afternoon programme. They will stop off at both […]
Derby’s Iconic Market Hall is Back
by Maxwell Craven “The design that emerged and which Thorburn built from 1863, centered upon an impressive covered hall with an iron roof made by local founder, J. & G. Heywood & Co. at their Phoenix Foundry, which covered an area of 220 x 110ft.” From Medieval times, Derby was a flourishing market town. Indeed, […]
The Art of Conservation
Around 70km north of Hanoi, Vietnam a beautiful Asiatic moonbear stretches to his full height and climbs up onto a high platform to examine a fresh bunch of wild grasses, leaves and branches. But for the first seven years of his life, this bear had spent his days in a dark cramped cargo container […]
Lost Houses of Derbyshire – Old Radburne Hall
By Maxwell Craven One of the most delightful, sequestered and ancient parish churches in the county is that of St. Andrew, Radbourne, set beside the Radbourne Brook (effectively a tautology: the clue is in the name, the ‘red bourne’, or stream) in a hamlet which hardly seems to exist, despite being barely four miles from […]
Arctic Cabins & Cabin Master
Derbyshire is a county that produces some of the country’s greatest products and each month we feature one of Derbyshire’s best independent producers. Arctic Cabins and Cabin Master, based in Derbyshire, have quietly built a reputation for quality, craftsmanship and community over the last two decades. From beautifully hand-built garden rooms to authentic BBQ cabins, […]
Walk Derbyshire – Matlock to Bonsall
This walk takes in views over Matlock and Bonsall, winding country paths, a quarry, bluebell woodland and farms. It is a little undulated but quite an easy walk with plenty of places to stop along the way and rest if you need to. There were sheep expecting their beautiful babies so hopefully you will be […]