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The Lost Houses of Derbyshire – Hoon Hall

February 27, 2025 VickyP 0

By Maxwell Craven Hoon is a strange little place, a civil parish created from the larger ecclesiastical parish of Marston-on-Dove by some zealous bureaucrat in the early 20th century, which stretches from the low hills on the north side of the Dove down to the river itself, yet is barely a mile and a half […]

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Ashbourne’s Take on Football – (Temporary) Anarchy In The UK

February 27, 2025 VickyP 0

By Tom Bell “If you thought running the pitch when your favourite team won a trophy was the closest you’d get to the action, the Royal Shrovetide Football Match is perhaps a step too far for you. “ A damning title or a fair assessment of an age-long heritage in Ashbourne? We could ballpark about the […]

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Derbyshire Makers – Richdale Sofas

February 1, 2025 VickyP 0

For over 20 years, Richdale Sofas has been a family-run business proudly serving the Derbyshire community. Established in 2004 by husband and wife team Richard and Rachael, they started as a sofa manufacturer, but their passion for furniture has seen them grow into a leading retailer of home furnishings in Ilkeston. Their success lies in […]

Dining Out

Dining Out – Harpurs, Melbourne

November 27, 2024 VickyP 0

Harpurs Melbourne is a prime example of why Bespoke Inn’s five-strong lineup has become a tour de force in the culinary, bar, and hotel industries. Invited to see Harpurs Melbourne firsthand, we met General Manager Mark Nellist and Head Chef Daniel Wujkiewicz to learn what makes the venue so popular and to try and make […]

Walks

Walk Derbyshire – A Pleasant Walk from Pilsley to Hassop

November 27, 2024 VickyP 0

Pilsley, Bakewell is a very picturesque village within the Chatsworth estate. Many of the gritstone cottages in the village are occupied by estate workers at Chatsworth. There is a lovely spacious green in the middle of the village and there are stunning views all around the village. Part of the village was built in the […]

Celebrity Interviews

Celebrity Interview – Paul Chuckle

November 27, 2024 VickyP 0

by Steve Orme On his first show on his own: “I was a bit nervous. The music was just about to start playing and I looked across the stage. We always used to come on from opposite sides and I could swear I saw Barry standing there putting his thumbs up. I felt great. I […]

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Lumsdale Glass

November 27, 2024 VickyP 0

By Steve Orme Glass-blowing is a dying craft that is expected to disappear in the next ten years. But one Derbyshire company is leading the way in ensuring that the unique artistry will continue well into the future. Lumsdale Glass is a traditional glass-blowing studio in the delightful Lumsdale Valley, just above Matlock. Jonathan Abbott […]

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Allestree & Quarndon Living Large with Big Halls and Bigger Histories

November 27, 2024 VickyP 0

by Tom Bell For those familiar with the grand Amber Valley constituency, you will know all about the rolling terrain that presents stunning walks for the novice, weekend rambler, or the experienced, polished-boots-and-waterproof-trousered hiker. But, something very interesting lies within two particularly delightful places, just a mere five-minute drive from each other. Standing on either […]

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Walk Derbyshire

October 30, 2024 VickyP 0

Belper is a lovely little town with many shops, restaurants and a gorgeous cinema. It is situated on the Derwent River and has a vast history. Belper is the birthplace of the factory system. Derwent Valley Mills were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. With Cromford Mill hosting a visitors centre to […]

Celebrity Interviews

Celebrity Interview – Kiki Dee

October 30, 2024 VickyP 0

There are few opportunities to see a genuine superstar performing in Derbyshire. One appearing at an intimate venue is even rarer. But Kiki Dee who is coming to Belper this month is no ordinary superstar. Kiki has done virtually everything in the music business. She secured her first recording contract when she was 16, was […]