Mike Holcombe and Ian Johnston, on behalf of the Baslow Environment Group, have written a book about the natural history of Baslow and Chatsworth. The book is available to purchase from the Baslow Spar shop and Church Farm Gallery, priced at £10. There is also a set of 10 activity sheets available at £2 per […]
Christmas Bin Collections
Thursday collections scheduled for 25 December (Christmas Day), will take place on Saturday 20 December and Thursday collections scheduled for New Year’s Day (! January) will be one day later, on Friday 2 January. There will be no change to Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday collections, but all Friday collections will be one day later than […]
Speed Enforcement & Community Voice survey
As part of Derbyshire Constabulary’s road safety priority, they often link with their colleagues in CREST (Causality Reduction Enforcement Support Team) and make them aware of certain roads that have been highlighted by local residents. With in this mind, officers from CREST recently conducted speed enforcement: they found that 14 motorists were speeding on the […]
Christmas Holiday Activities
TrYumph In Life has a range of children’s Christmas holiday activities. Choose from sports or creative activities (or dabble in both) to create the best camp experience for your kids! Our highly experienced and friendly staff can adapt to the needs of all different ages and talents. For more information and online bookings follow this […]
Derbyshire Dales District Council update
We’re acting to resolve “adverse impact” of unauthorised Ashbourne Traveller site Derbyshire Dales District Council is acting to resolve the “adverse impact” of the unauthorised Traveller encampment on land it owns in Ashbourne’s Clifton Road coach park – but the leadership has expressed its disappointment at Derbyshire County Council’s unwillingness to help. A special meeting […]
Barbrook Old Bridge reduced traffic
Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has installed a priority GIVE/TAKE system on the Barbrook Old Bridge in Baslow following the discovery of a hole in the masonry arch. Damage to the structure of any bridge is taken very seriously, which is why DCC has quickly taken steps to ensure vehicles that don’t park directly on the […]
Report Fraud launches
A new national service called Report Fraud, which has been developed to combat fraud, which now accounts for 43% of all crime in the UK, making it the single biggest threat to individuals and businesses. Report Fraud replaces Action Fraud and will provide a whole service, from how reports of cyber crime and fraud can […]
Community News from Derbyshire County Council
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Repair Café 6 December
The Repair Cafe is back on Saturday 6 December 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.
Chatsworth Christmas Markets 2025
For this year’s Chatsworth Christmas Markets (8/11 to 14/12), there various access and parking restrictions in place and there are actions that can be taken if there are any issues. Every day, there are cones on the bend by the Village Shop and signage at the bottom of Eaton Hill, School Lane and Bubnell Lane […]
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 […]
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Rain-ready tips from Severn Trent Water
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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 […]
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. […]