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Derbyshire Capture

Derbyshire Capture allows you to securely upload dash cam footage or send digital footage of road traffic incidents directly to Derbyshire Police. Upon submission of your footage, you will receive an email outlining the possible outcomes of your submission. A Roads Policing officer will then review your footage and contact you if any criminal proceedings […]

Baslow Choir’s Christmas concerts

Baslow Choir will be performing Christmas Concerts on Friday 5 December at St Anne’s Church, Baslow and Saturday 6 December at All Saints Church, Curbar. Both concerts will start at 7.30pm and mulled wine with mince pies will be served during the interval. Musical director Andrew Marples has chosen a selection of seasonal music including […]

Parish Council Update

Each year Chatsworth hosts a meeting of the local Parish, District and County Councillors, County Council highway officers and the Police to evaluate the impact of events at Chatsworth.  Over the years this has led to improved traffic management and parking restrictions within the villages surrounding Chatsworth.  At the 2025 meeting, it was suggested that […]

Live Life Better

Live Life Better Derbyshire was a Public Health England campaign, but is now part of the NHS’s Better Health program, which supports people to quit smoking, lose weight and become more physically active. The campaign also signposts to a range of other local health and wellbeing services such as alcohol and substance recovery, talking therapies […]

Update on Hulleys Buses

Derbyshire County Council has recently re-tendered public bus services in the Crich area, although these do incorporate some school services in and around the Matlock and Alfreton area. The contracts have been awarded to High Peak Buses and they will operate as Hulleys by High Peak. They have acquired brand new vehicles and these have […]

Pickle Ball comes to Baslow

After the runaway success of recent taster sessions Pickle Ball has officially launched at Baslow Sports Field, which takes place every Sunday from 1-4pm: No need to pre-book, you can pay on the door by cash or card (just £3 per person) This is suitable for all ages and is a great family sport Stay […]

Apple Day 2025

This year’s Apple Day will take place on Saturday 11 October, at the Baslow Jubilee Community Orchard, from 12-3pm. What’s on at Apple Day? Apple Pressing Games & Competitions Ask The Expert Local Produce Stalls Live Music Charity Cider Bar Food Offerings Superb cakes, tea & coffee from Baslow WI Hot soup from Il Lupo, […]

Baslow Bolt 2025

The Baslow Bolt is race around Baslow’s skyline, covering 13km of mixed terrain and 400m of ascent. The organisers of this year’s event are delighted to remain part of the Outside Winter Race Series for 2025/26, supported by Rab. The series includes the Curbar Commotion (4 October), the Hathersage Night Fell Race (19 November), the […]

Charity Harvest Supper 11 October

Harvest Supper charity event is on 11th October at 7pm at the Baslow Village Hall. Come and join us for a joyful evening of food, friendship, fundraising and live music. A pie and peas supper will be served, along with a dessert table, a welcome drink, and tea and coffee. There will be a charity […]

Repair Café 4 October

The Repair Cafe is back on Saturday 4 October from 10am to 1pm in the Church Rooms, Baslow. Bring along your faulty household electrical items, damaged clothing and fabric, blunt blades and garden tools, or any broken household items. Tea, coffee & homemade cakes will be served | No charge just donations to charity.

Charity art show

During the October half term in Baslow, a fine art exhibition will take place in the village hall, featuring ten artists whose work has been carefully selected from some of the best in the region, with 20% of all proceeds going to support the essential work of the Samaritans. This exhibition was instigated by Isabel […]

Road repairs Baslow

Derbyshire County Council’s micro asphalt programme is underway, with contractors working at the sites listed below.   To monitor the works follow this link: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/microasphalt which provides further details about what’s involved. Micro asphalt seals the road surface and prevents water causing any further damage, especially in freezing conditions. It can be laid in as […]

Baslow History Group

Newcomers to Baslow (and perhaps some other residents) may not be aware of the Baslow History Group.  The group runs a series of eight talks between October and May about local history and heritage. The first one is about “Vikings in the East Midlands” on Tuesday 14 October at 7.30pm in the Baslow Village Hall. […]

Renewable Day 27 September

Baslow Environment Group is running a Renewable Energy Day on 27 September, 11am-4pm at Baslow Village Hall. The day will be an opportunity to find out more about the Hydro Project at the weir, as well as providing information and expert guidance on a range of other renewable energy technologies. Event address: Baslow Village Hall, […]

The Grindleford Goat

The Grindleford Goat will be taking place on 14 September this year.  Riders set off in batches throughout the morning, and the pre-ride briefing is all about consideration, not racing, and remembering that people live in the villages participants are riding through. In previous years all riders have been thoughtful about this and the organisers […]

Parking issues in the area

Parking around the Derbyshire Dales is a hot topic and a concern for all residents. When faced with a parking issue or problem it isn’t alway obvious which department should be contacted. Here is a list of who is best to contact about parking issues: Civil Enforcement Officers are responsible for enforcing: ⛔ limited waiting […]

Baslow road closures

Micro Asphalt Resurfacing on School Lane in Baslow for 3 days between 9-30 September between 09:00 and 15:00 each day. Please find details of the proposed road closure for School Lane, Baslow. You can view the order on this link  https://one.network/?tm=143974613 For any queries please email TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk Kind Regards Derbyshire Highways Hub Place Department Derbyshire County Council […]

DDDC latest news

LATEST NEWS FROM DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL Leaders’ statement – Gritstone Road decision STATEMENT from District Council Leader Councillor Steve Flitter and Deputy Leaders Councillors Bob Butcher and Neil Buttle: “Having had time now to digest the Planning Inspector’s judgement in full, the Leadership of Derbyshire Dales District Council want to add their voices to […]

Bin Collections update

Bin collections on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 August will start an hour earlier, from 6am, due to the high temperatures forecast. Any residents waiting for recovery of a missed bin, are urged to leave their bin out, in case of an earlier collection. While bright, hot summer days are often something that we look […]

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