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The following article has been submitted by a group of Baslow residents concerned that wood-burning stoves may be harmful and that this harm may not always be appreciated by users. The Parish Council neither supports or opposes the views expressed but is facilitating its distribution to allow further and open debate. Wood burners produce a […]
Derbyshire County Council is in the process of updating the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for Derbyshire and is seeking feedback from residents and other stakeholders on how they use services, any problems they experience and ways to improve bus travel across the County. The council was awarded £47 million to improve bus services in […]
Permanent fix for potholes Historic milestone for Derbyshire Free careers support from Derbyshire County Council experts More Safe Places Free blood pressure checks Young carers information event Let us know what you think See the full newsletter online HERE
Extended free parking for Dales households A free parking initiative for Derbyshire Dales residents is to be extended by an hour – meaning local people can park without charge for 20 hours every day of the year. The 2024/25 resident parking concession permit, which will be posted out to every Dales household with Council Tax […]
MOST PEOPLE WHO DIE IN ACCIDENTAL HOUSE FIRES ARE OVER 60 YEARS OLD AND LIKELY TO LIVE ALONE. Since May 2021 nine people have died in accidental house fires across Derbyshire. The majority of these fatal fires took place in the home of someone over the age of 60 and living alone. This could be […]
There are two new events at Baslow Village Hall in the next few months, as detailed in their latest newsletter, which you can view online HERE. Poet Mark Gwynne Jones | Voices from the Peak | 23 March @ 7.30pm This award winning show combines spoken word, soundscape, and archive recordings to evoke a landscape […]
Following the incident in Baslow on 15 February, the Police issued the following statement: A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Baslow. We were called to a house in Wheatlands Lane just after 2pm to reports that a woman had been stabbed. The woman, who is in her […]
Baslow & Bubnell Parish Council has been facilitating the improvement of the parish’s broadband network from copper to full fibre, which is faster and more reliable, by working with Openreach. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to the voucher scheme. There have been 175 pledges which means the scheme will happen for […]
The new Derbyshire Voice app is part of a wider project funded by Angelique Foster, Derbyshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner. Introducing Derbyshire Voice Derbyshire Voice is a mobile phone app where victims of crime and traumatic events, who live in Derbyshire, can share their experience, views, ideas and opinions about the impact of crime, support […]
The Baslow Environmental Group’s sub-group on birds is meeting on Wednesday 7 February at 7.30pm in The Devonshire Arms, Baslow. If you took part in the RSPB’s recent Big Garden Birdwatch weekend (26/28 January) then the group would like you to share your results. The main aim of the sub-group is to help the village’s […]
Baslow & Bubnell Parish Meeting 30 January 2024 – Summary Cllr Brown welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained although the meeting has been convened by the Parish Council, it is not a Council Meeting and its purpose is to allow the various organisations in the village to come together, exchange information and report on […]
Exciting partnership scheme to start soon in Matlock town centre Enabling work will start soon on an exciting partnership scheme to improve the bus station and taxi rank in Matlock’s Bakewell Road. Following agreement by Derbyshire Dales District Council last month this preparatory work will continue through February and will include the removal of the […]
The next meeting of the Baslow Environmental Group will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28 at The Wheatsheaf, Baslow. Baslow Environment Group is supported by local organisations including: St Anne’s Church, Baslow and Bubnell Parish Council, Baslow Garden Society, Women’s Institute and the Orchard Group. Contact: hello@stannesbaslow.org.uk
Derbyshire Community Drop in events for residents and businesses affected by flooding during Storm Babet The Environment Agency in partnership with Derbyshire County Council are arranging a series of public drop in events for communities affected by flooding. The events will be an opportunity for residents and businesses affected by flooding to discuss their concerns […]
Baslow Village Hall has a vacancy for a booking clerk. Working from home for around 2.5 hours a week (but varying over the year from one to five hours a week), the Booking Clerk provides a personal and high-quality service, responding to enquiries from potential hirers and handling bookings for Baslow Village Hall. The Booking […]
An article by Sally Bowman, BBC News, East Midlands, recently has an article published about Dr Louise Jordan who was diagnosed with a rare form of MND in 2021. A Derbyshire family doctor who enabled thousands with terminal illnesses to die at home has died from a rare form of motor neurone disease (MND). Even […]
Bakewell & Eyam Community Transport (BECT) is now recruiting for new Trustees. If you’re interested in becoming a Trustee for this local charity that provides essential transport services to a wide range of people, the deadline is Wednesday 31 January 2024. The application pack can be seen HERE. About Bakewell & Eyam Community Transport Bakewell […]
Severn Trent Water will be carrying out significant work in Baslow in January. There will be a drop in session in the Village Hall on Wednesday 20 December 3.30-5.30pm for more information about the work. The main areas affected will be: Nether End to The Wheatsheaf Nether End to Church Lane A621 Sheffield Road The […]
The police are appealing for information after reports that two homes were burgled in Baslow. The properties, on Bubnell Lane, were targeted between Monday 20 and Saturday 23 November. Cash, jewellery and a laptop were stolen. They would particularly like to hear from anyone who may have noticed two men in the area who were […]
Except from the latest Neighbourhood Watch News: As many of you will be aware the Bakewell Safer Neighbourhood Team’s current priority is Road Safety, which includes speeding and dangerous parking offences, such as those committed by parking on a white line system. With that in mind we have planned speeding operations throughout December. READ FULL […]
We’re delighted to share the post-race statement, issued by the organisers of Baslow Bolt: The 2023 Baslow Bolt fell race was the biggest yet – with an entry limit raised to 400 places this year we saw 336 set off on the morning of 25th November along the 12km route. The morning was bright and […]
Baslow St Anne’s PTFA Santa Steam Train & Elf Trail From 1.30pm on 10 December outside Baslow St Anne’s School.
Statement on Homesford Woodyard issued by Derbyshire Dales District Council Leader Councillor Steve Flitter and Joint Deputy Leaders Councillors Peter Slack and Neil Bottle. “We have been informed by the landowners of the Woodyard at Homesford – identified as a possible Traveller site – that it has been sold, subject to contract, to a third party. […]
A message from Evie Pugh, Derbyshire Constabulary’s Digital Communications Development Assistant, on the subject of Black Friday scams. As all our inboxes are full of emails offering discounts in the lead-up to Black Friday, our fraud-fighting sock puppet Claude pops back up to warn against ‘too good to be true’ deals. Spear phishing is when […]
Baslow History Group has recently re-published a leaflet showing a walk around Baslow, which describes many interesting facts about its history and heritage. The leaflets can be purchased from most retail outlets at Nether End and Church End, including the Co-op and the village shop. In the past, this leaflet has been very popular with […]
