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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 […]
With winds of 50mph forecast to hit Bakewell on Monday 13 November, Derbyshire Dales District Council has had to take the decision to cancel this week’s scheduled outdoor stall market in the Market Place and Granby Road. Their priority is the safety of traders and their customers.
With many events taking place in the next few weeks, parking may become an issue in certain areas, including Baslow. If you wish to report any vehicles that are causing an obstruction where no person or vehicle can get past whatsoever, then please report it to the police using the following contact methods, providing photos […]
At the recent Comedy Village, the regular comedy event that takes place at the village hall in Baslow, organiser Rob Rouse held a charity auction to raise much-needed funds for Baslow Village Hall, which was affected by the recent storm. Alison Haynes, secretary at the village hall, issued the following statement: It was a great […]
Baslow History Group would like to announce the following events for November and December, taking place in the Baslow Village Hall: Derbyshire Centerarians – 7.30pm on Tuesday 14 November A talk by Tim Knebel, Project Office, Peak In The Past What do we know about packhorse transport in Britain? – 7.30pm on Tuesday 12 December […]
Here is the link to the latest newsletter from Safer Neighbourhood Team
“A Huge thank you to everyone that helped and showed support, not only to the Village Hall but to all the residents effected by the recent devastating flooding. “We are back open to enjoy after the aftermath of Storm Babet. The village pulled together, cleared the flood water quickly, which prevented the wooden flooring from immediate […]
Please find details of the emergency road closure for Stonelow Eastmoor (the road up from The Robin Hood pub) – B6050 to repair the River Bridge. The closure is from 18 October to 31 October, during working hours. You can view the order on this link https://one.network/?tm=136154334 For any queries please email TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk Issued by Derbyshire […]
Chatsworth has issued a reminder of this weekend’s (27 & 28 October) fireworks displays, which take place in the garden: 17.00-19.00: Restaurant open for dinner 18.00: Gates open and entertainment starts 18.45: Bonfire lit 19.45: Children’s fireworks display (10 minutes) 20.30: Grand Finale firework display (15 minutes) 21.15: Entertainment finishes For more information visit Chatsworth’s […]
Derbyshire Dales District Council is urging residents across the area to get in touch if their home was impacted by the floods They are appealing to local residents whose homes were damaged by the floods to get in touch. Their response teams distributed 2,500 sandbags during the height of the crisis last weekend and they […]
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in our area, with 10-20mm forecast across the East Midlands over 23-24 October. Up to 50mm could fall in some parts of the region. While the chances of a repeat of last weekend’s impacts are rated as relatively low level, the message from partner […]
We are pleased to report that many of the flood warnings on rivers in the Derbyshire Dales were all lifted on Saturday evening, but please do be aware that although previously blocked major routes are generally clear, some flood debris could still be on the roads. Highways agencies are understandably stretched right now. DDDC’s volunteer […]
Derbyshire County Council has issued the following update: Most roads in Derbyshire are affected by flooding and many are closed. A major incident has been declared by all the councils and emergency services. Advice from all partners involved is: Do not travel unless essential from now until further information is available later in the weekend, […]
The Parish Council is urging local residents and businesses not to underestimate how serious an impact Storm Babet is likely to have on the usual at-risk flood areas here in Baslow and across the Derbyshire Dales. Local flooding and road closures are expected, with up to 100mm of rain in the 18 hours from Friday […]
Bakewell & District U3A (University of the Third Age) is running an event to make Derbyshire Dales residents aware of the risks to their privacy and security, when using their computers, tablets and mobile phones to access the internet and emails. The event will take place on Friday 10 November at the Medway Centre, Bakewell, […]
A message from Councillor Susan Hobson on the subject of recycling centres in Derbyshire: Derbyshire County Council currently runs nine recycling centres across the county for use by Derbyshire residents. The centres, which accept household waste only, are all open 7 days a week from 8.30am to 6pm, except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and […]
This new initiative started on 26 September and is for those who can swim but are lacking the confidence in the water and it is also for those who have a medical condition or simply want the reassurance that someone is there with them. The event takes place every Tuesday from 11.30am-12.30pm at Chatsworth Swimming […]
