Baslow Village Hall has lined up busy week (w/c 16 June): On Tuesday 17 June we welcome The Comedy Village BUY TICKETS HERE On Friday 20 June there is Gong Bathing To see the full newsletter follow this LINK
Bel Canto’s summer concert
This year, Bel Canto’s summer concert, ‘Something Wonderful’ will take place at 7pm on Saturday 21 June in the beautiful setting of The Cavendish Hall, Edensor, where there is comfortable seating, plenty of car parking available immediately outside and not to mention a proper bar available during the interval! We are also delighted to welcome the […]
Beware of email scams
As of April 2025, the total number of phishing scams (fraudulent emails) reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) reached over 41 million since its launch in April 2020. This has resulted in 217,000 scams being removed from across 393,395 websites pages by the National Cyber Security Centre. Insight revealed by Action Fraud shows […]
Baslow Choir’s summer concert
Come along to Baslow Choir’s Summer Concert at St Anne’s Church, Baslow, Saturday 5 July 7.30pm. A miscellany of classical, modern and folk songs with piano duets by David Mayo Braden and Andrew Marples. Tickets £10 (includes a glass of wine) children £5 available from: tickets@baslowchoir.co.uk or wegottickets.com You can also call: 0114 236 0820 […]
Edensor Day Saturday 21 June
Edensor Day: Village Fete & Open Gardens will take place on Saturday 21 June 2025, from 11am-4pm. It will be officially opened at 12 noon by Chatsworth’s retired Head Gardener, Jim Link. Attractions include: Wood dodgers & turners Powder Keg Morris Dancers Patrick’s Traditional Barrel Organ Classic & Vintage Cars & Motorbikes Food & Drinks […]
Baslow Village Hall AGM
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of Baslow Village Hall to be held on: Monday 23 June 2025 at 4.00pm in the Stockdale Hall at the Village Hall. This is a short meeting to find out what has been happening at your Village Hall during the last year. General business will include receiving […]
Summer crime prevention
During the warmer summer months it’s easy to forget that thieves can quickly target an open window or door, and be in and out of your property before you realise. Here are some tips to deny the thieves any easy opportunities: If you’re out in the back garden, close any windows at the front of […]
Spring Bank Holiday bin collections
Spring Bank Holiday waste & recycling collections Collections for the week commencing Monday 26 May will also be one day later that usual, with Friday collections taking place on Saturday 31 May. Details of which waste containers to put out can be found using the ‘when is my collection?‘ search facility.
Find out more about solar panels
The Hope Valley Climate Action Energy Group has arranged two Zoom meetings to look at solar panels. The online events will be led by Tom Mastin, who runs Tansley-based Smart Homes Electrical. For more information and to attend the free online event, follow the links, below: Make better use of solar PV panels installed under […]
Baslow road closures
Please find details of the proposed road closure for Eaton Hill, Bar Road, Baslow, 19-21 May 2025. You can view the order on this link https://one.network/?tm=142915739 For any queries please email TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk Kind Regards Derbyshire Highways Hub Place Department Derbyshire County Council | County Hall | Matlock | DE4 3AG
Parish Meeting 03/06/25
The annual Parish Meeting for Baslow & Bubnell Parish Council has been booked in Baslow Village Hall for Tuesday 3 June at 7.30pm. What is a Parish Meeting? Every English Parish must have a Parish Meeting (Local Government Act 1972, s13(1)), which consist of the local government electors registered for the area for which it […]
Baslow-Eastmoor Road closure
Please find details of the proposed road closure for the following road in the Derbyshire Dales, to facilitate carriageway surface dressing and associated works. A619 Baslow Road/Chesterfield Road, Baslow to Eastmoor: Carriageway Surface Dressing You can view the order on this link https://one.network/?tm=142854508. The works will take place on a total of 15 days between […]
Community News
Here is the link to the online version of the latest Community News from Derbyshire County Council: Community News January 2025
Bike marking event
On Saturday 29 March get your bike security marked and added to the bike register at Peakland Cycles, Milford, Bakewell, DE45 1DX between 11am and midday. This event is being supported by the Bakewell Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Clare gets her skates on
Baslow resident Clare Whalley will leading her ice skating team to qualify and be selected to represent Great Britain in the sport she loves at the World Synchronised Skating Championships 2025, to be held in Helsinki on the 4th and 5th April 2025. Clare works as assistant manager at The Prince of Wales, Baslow, in […]
County Council update
Please click on this link to see the latest newsletter from Derbyshire County Council.
Chatsworth 2025
Chatsworth reopened on 15 March and below are details of the main events taking place this year, including details of fireworks. Details of all events in 2025 can be found online here: Chatsworth MAY Friday 30th- Sunday 1st Family Festival in the Garden Saturday 17th – Clay Shoot in the Park Sunday 18th – Baslow […]
Holiday clubs in Derbyshire
It’s About Me (IAM), Derbyshire’s Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme is back again for 2025. The Department for Education confirmed funding for another year ensuring that spaces for children aged between 4-16, eligible for benefits-related free school meals continues across Easter, Summer and Christmas in 2025. Anyone wishing to book a free space at […]
Derbyshire Police alerts
SPEEDING TRAFFIC/ROAD SAFETY Speeding… it’s a hot topic that regularly comes up in our comments section. You might believe a little bit of speeding is fine and shouldn’t be targeted by the police, or you might think that it is the most serious of crimes… but what’s the truth? Speeding might be an issue that […]
Repair Cafe 22 March
St Anne’s Church, Baslow, is holding the next Repair Café on Saturday 22 March, from 10.00am-1.00pm. Skilled volunteers will be on hand to repair electrical items, do sewing repairs, sharpen blades and mend all manner of broken things. The way things work is that tons of perfectly good things get thrown out because we don’t […]
Improve St Anne’s churchyard
Help improve St Anne’s Churchyard for nature, with native hedgerow and wildflowers! St Anne’s and Baslow Environment Group have developed a project to attract more insect and birdlife to the churchyard, by increasing the diversity of the habitat, through the planting pf patches of native hedgerow and wildflowers. We need your help with growing on […]
Over Lane closed 13-15 March
Severn Trent Water has closed Bubnell Lane from 20-24 April due to a burst water pipe. Please find details of the emergency road closure for Bubnell Lane Baslow: You can view the order on this link https://one.network/?tm=138453479 For any queries please email TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk Derbyshire Highways Hub Place Department Derbyshire County Council County Hall Matlock DE4 […]
Baslow Environment Group
We’re making progress on all project areas: ENERGY GROUP: The first stage report from the consultant is very positive with the potential for a whopping 200,000 kWh per year possible. LAND: Planting hedges and pollenating plants in the churchyard. More bird walks planned TRAVEL & TRANSPORT: Important consultation about a bike route over Chatsworth. E-bike […]
Garden waste subscriptions
Garden waste collection: sign-up now for 2025/26 DDDC’s new Garden Waste Subscription sign-up is now OPEN. The price for any household subscribing to the 2025/26 scheme is £58 per subscription. The easiest way to subscribe for the coming year, which starts from 1 April, is online. RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION HERE
Trail running event 07/06/25
For more information about a new trail race, which will take place on 7 June 2025, follow this link Please email Brittany if you would like to take part in the event* and she will give you a discounted entry. *excludes the 100km race: Brittany Saville: info@maverick-race.com EVENT CENTRE: Bakewell Showground, DE45 1AH EVENT DATE: […]
2025 Residents’ Survey
Dear Resident The District Council has a Corporate Plan for 2024 to 2028, informed by the views of residents gathered in our previous Residents’ Survey in 2023. We have now commissioned Marketing Means, an independent research agency, to undertake a new survey of residents’ satisfaction and views on services provided by the council, which will […]
Peak Park restructure approved
National Park Authority approves restructure under unprecedented financial pressures On 25 February 2025 the Peak District National Park Authority has approved restructuring proposals that have been driven by a need to reduce costs. The Authority is facing on-going financial pressures due to a fixed government grant that does not take into account inflation and additional […]
Crime prevention tips
With burglaries of dwellings and outbuildings being one of the priorities of the Safer Neighbourhood Teams, they are circulating the following crime prevention to help you feel safer: • Leave a light on in more than one room, such as the lounge and bedroom. Remember to choose low-energy lamps. • Use a timer switch to […]
Active travel consultation
The Peak District National Park is looking to improve access for walking, cycling, horse riders and disabled users. They are consulting on a high-level network of routes for more active travel. This includes everyday trips like walking to the shops or cycling to work, as well as longer journeys for leisure. The consultation includes interactive […]
Come & Sing workshop
Everyone is cordially invited to an afternoon choral workshop with the St. Anne’s Church Choir and members of Bel Canto, to sing excerpts from Handel’s ‘Messiah’, and then to sing them as part of a special Good Friday Evensong at 6.00pm on Friday 18 April. The workshop Pianist will be Linda Gray; the Organist is […]
Rowsley road closure
Please find details of the proposed road closure for Chesterfield Road, Rowsley on Monday 3 March 2025 and Monday 10 March 2025. You can view the order on this link https://one.network/?tm=141652642 For any queries please email: TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk Derbyshire Highways Hub Place Department Derbyshire County Council | County Hall | Matlock | DE4 3AG […]
Burglary prevent tips
This the latest message issued by Anthony Boswell, Police, PCSO, Derbyshire Dales. We are asking communities to be vigilant following recent reported burglaries to outbuildings and properties which are under renovation. If you are currently working on a construction site or renovating a property, please don’t leave expensive tools and machinery on site. Please take […]
Waste electrical equipment
A new weekly Small Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment collection service is launching across Derbyshire Dales. Starting on Monday 3 February, Derbyshire Dales District Council is launching a new free weekly collection service for Small Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Residents can now easily recycle small WEEE items such as old toasters, kettles, hairdryers […]
Rowsley road closure
There have been traffic problems as a result of some waste pipe renewal work that Severn Trent is currently undertaking in Chatsworth Road and Dale Road North, Rowsley. Following multiple recent complaints, the project team had a meeting with Highways to discuss how the situation could be improved and came up with the following actions: […]
Parish Council update
Emergency Contact Details Magnet As previously communicated, the Parish Council has designed some magnets with emergency contact details on. If you would like one, they are completely free, please ask at the Village Shop. Grit & Grit Bins In December’s Parish Magazine, the offer of grit was made as the Parish Council has signed up […]
Recycling centres: action needed
If you’re a Derbyshire resident and you use Derbyshire County Council’s household waste recycling centres please register to continue to do so. Their nine recycling centres are provided for people living in Derbyshire and the new registration scheme will ensure that those using the sites are entitled to use them. Find out more and register […]
Derbyshire Dales News Update
Please follow this link to see that latest News Update from Derbyshire Dales District Council: To read the latest news update click HERE
Christmas tree recycling
Derbyshire Dales residents who subscribe to the District Council’s garden waste scheme will be able to recycle their real Christmas tree by placing it at the edge of their property by 7am on their green/recycling day until Friday 7 February. Trees need to be cut down to no longer than 5 feet 9n length, with […]
Bakewell Market closed today
Due to the continuing poor weather forecast, the council has decided to cancel the scheduled Monday Bakewell Market. Conditions in Granby Road and the Market Place are predicted to be challenging and their key concern was the safety of set-up crews, traders and customers.
Healthcare consultation
Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Community Health Services recently approved a proposal to hold a joint public consultation. This will help the authorities to understand whether there is support for entering a formal partnership underpinned by combining the budgets for assessment and reablement activities across both organisations. The public consultation runs until 16 January 2025. […]
New banking hub
Cash Access UK has announced that they’re going to be opening a banking hub in Bakewell, in March 2025. The new shared banking hub will bring cash and everyday banking services to the local community, including cash withdrawals, depositing cash and cheques, and paying utility bills. There will also be a community banker service, enabling […]
Neighbourhood Watch News
Here is the link to the latest news from the Bakewell Safer Neighbourhood Team: READ THE DECEMBER NEWSLETTER HERE
Christmas refuse collections
Derbyshire Dales District Council has announced their schedule bin collections for the Christmas and New Year period. For more information visit: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/waste
Parish Council update
Floods & Emergencies Following Storm Babet in 2023, the Parish Council reviewed its Emergency Plan, which was recently approved. The Parish Council has also bought some magnets for each household, so watch out for yours being delivered soon. You can look at flood alerts by following this link where you can also sign-up for alerts […]
Emergency Plan 2024
Baslow & Bubnell Parish Council has recently updated its Emergency Plan, which you can read and download, as required, by clicking HERE.
Baslow Craft Market 24/11
Baslow Village Hall is getting ready for the final Craft Market taking place on Sunday 24 November, from 10am to 4pm. There will be a new range of greetings cards by a local Baslow photographer, along with a wide range of craft and gift stall. All the proceeds will go to Baslow Village Hall’s Movie […]
Cycling road safety
During recent patrols in the hours of darkness, it’s been noticed a few cyclists on the road without any lights, reflective equipment or materials on them and no helmet. By not having any of these items mentioned on them, road users wouldn’t be able to see them. The Highway Code states that you should wear: […]
Traveller sites reviewed
Three possible permanent Traveller sites set to be taken forward for further assessment Progress on Derbyshire Dales District Council’s search for potential permanent Traveller sites will be reported to councillors at a meeting later this month. The Community and Environment Committee will debate on 21 November a report from consultants that have been scouring the […]
Speak Out, Stay Safe
The NSPCC is looking for volunteers to help support its Speak Out, Stay Safe programme in schools across North Derbyshire. You would visit primary schools local to you to help the charity to protect a generation of children from abuse and neglect. Please note that visits to school only take place Monday to Thursday and […]
2025 Horse Trials Cancelled
A statement from the Chatsworth Event Team regarding the 2025 Chatsworth International Horse Trials: The disruption caused by the weather to the horse trials in 2024 and 2023 has been a huge disappointment for everyone involved. Although our teams worked tirelessly to enable the events to run as planned, sadly this was not possible. We […]
Baslow Bolt 30/11/24
This year’s Baslow Bolt fell race will take place on Saturday 30 November, starting at 10am. The course is the same as previous years: it starts at Baslow St Anne’s Church and ends at Baslow St Anne’s School. Most runners finish the race in around 60-90 minutes. Baslow Bolt is a 12km (8 miles) Category […]
Community Catch-up
Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at the following locations holding Community Catch-up Events on the date and between the times mentioned. These events give members of the public with the opportunity to speak with your local beat team regarding concerns that you have, sign up to Derbyshire Alert, complete a Derbyshire Talking […]
Storm Babet feedback
Derbyshire County Council is coordinating a review of how the agencies and emergency services reacted before, during and after Storm Babet and would like to hear from you. Please use the link below, there is an on-lime questionnaire for residents to provide any feedback. https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have-your-say/consultation-search/consultation-details/section-19-flooding-investigation-consultation.aspx
Baslow Hydro Power
Baslow Environment Group’s bid for a feasibility study was successful, which was applauded for its quality and depth of work that had gone into it. The total award is for just over £38,000, which includes the feasibility study and provisional sums for accountancy, legal and communications work. Commenting on the award, Graham from Baslow Environment […]
Traveller sites update
Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) has issued a ‘thank you’ to everyone that attended the recent Traveller sites public meetings regarding the six possible temporary locations. The final meeting, in a series of five events, took place on Monday 23 September at Matlock Town Hall; it attracted 200 members of the public – the highest […]
Folk Music & Fundraising
Enjoy a lovely evening out with live acoustic music at the Baslow Village Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday 28 September. Tickets are £13 or £10 (disabled & U16s). Doors open at 6.45pm and there will be a bar selling wine, beer and soft drinks, with alcohol free options. This is their annual “Live & Local” […]
Saturday morning football fun
Baslow Saturday Football Fun This event takes place every Saturday morning from 9.30-10.15am for children in Reception to Year 4. It takes place at the Baslow Sports Field, where there is ample parking. No booking required. £3 per session including a packet of crisps and a player of the match award.
Is This Me?
Is This Me? – Experience the fantastical imagination of digital artist Ashley James Brown in this new collection of fun interactive experiences At the Level Centre, Rowsley, from 11 September 2024 – 8 January 2025 ‘Is This Me?’ invites you into a familiar home-like setting, transporting you into a playful otherworld of the YOUniverse. Digital […]
Insulation workshop 21/09/24
Join Darley Dale Town Council on Saturday 21 September from 10:30am for an insulation workshop which will cover: Natural breathable insulation and building materials for houses with an older construction, like many homes in Derbyshire Pros and cons of the various materials Practical details of how to install and fix Samples of the different materials […]
Apple Day 5 October
This year’s Apple Day will be on Saturday 5 October from 12-3pm, at the Baslow Jubilee Community Orchard (off Over Lane). Free entry but cash donations always welcome! This year’s event includes: Games Stalls Live music Competitions: Bake An Apple Cake of your choice (U16s) Create a Fruit/Vegetable Monster (Primary school age) Apple pressing and […]
Bridge repairs, Calver
Please find details of the proposed road closure for the A625 Froggatt Road, New Bridge, Calver: 16 September to 11 October 2024. As part of Derbyshire County Council’s work to make it safer for HGVs and other vehicles to use the New Bridge at Calver, a section of the A625 Froggatt Road will be closed […]
Come & Sing Workshop
On Sunday 13 October Baslow Church Choir will present “Raise Our Voices at Harvest”, which will take place at St. Anne’s Church in Baslow The event starts at 3pm with a Come & Sing Workshop, followed by Choral Evensong, at 6pm. VIEW THE EVENT POSTER Music Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in D major, by Brewer […]
Parish Council Update
New Councillor The Parish Council is delighted to welcome John Hopkins to the Parish Council as a new Councillor. John was co-opted at July’s meeting. There is still one vacancy to fill and it is hoped to co-opt this position in the autumn. Keep Baslow Beautiful Due to the recent wet weather, Derbyshire Dales District […]
Boundary Commission’s recommendations
The Boundary Commission has now published its final recommendations for future electoral arrangements for Derbyshire County Council. Derbyshire County Council is grateful to the people of Derbyshire who took the time and effort to send us their views. The results can be accessed online HERE
Socialympics
The next Socialympics Great Get Together, organised by the Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Service (DDCVS), will take place on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 11.30am at The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell. This free event is being organised as an interactive social platform for adults, the local community, voluntary organisations and charities involved in providing […]
Baslow Environment Group meeting
Update from the Baslow Environment Group Great turnout again and loads of ideas and information – it felt like we’re making progress. BIRDS WALKS. Birds have been spotted by people who haven’t spotted them before. In a small but important way people have learned to see and love the world differently. TRACTOR TOURS around the […]
Children’s summer of fun
A message for Becky Lyne, who runs Tryumph in Life, here is Baslow: I hope it may be of benefit to you to learn of our Summer Holiday Multi-Activity Camps at Baslow Sports Field to help keep kids healthily entertained throughout the summer weeks. TrYumphant wishes Becky Becky Lyne Director TrYumph in Life CIC +44 […]
Baslow footpath closures
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Derbyshire County Council on 4 January 2024 under Section 14 of The Road Traffic Regulation Act. 1984 (as amended) the effect of which was to close the stone slab crossing point over Bar Brook footpath no. 14 and to close the pedestrian footbridge over Bar Brook, […]
Defibrillator update
Thank you to everyone who attended the defibrillator training and Parish Meeting last month. Attached are the notes from the Parish Meeting. If you have any questions or comments please let me know. Sarah Porter Clerk to Baslow & Bubnell Parish Council M: 07866 695132
Baslow Car Show 7 July
Baslow St Anne’s PTFA has organised the Baslow Car Show, which will take place at the Baslow Sports Field on Sunday 7 July from 1-5pm. It’s free entry to the event, during which there will be entertainment for the whole family: Licensed bar BBQ Live music Stalls Fun for the kids Giant inflatables Games Non-walking […]
Parish Council Update
Councillor Vacancy There are now two vacancies for Parish Councillors on Baslow and Bubnell Parish Council. One vacancy will be filled by co-option and the other is currently open for an election, if an election is not called then this will also be filled by co-option. Would you like to represent the views of the […]
Bank Holiday Bin Collections
Collections during the week commencing Monday 27 May will all be one day later than usual with Friday collections taking place on Saturday 1 June. Details of which containers to put out can be found using our ‘when is my collection?‘ search facility. Report a missed bin here or order a replacement container online.
A message from your MP
A quote I love that is sometimes mistakenly attributed to a hero of mine, Sir Winston Churchill, is: “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.’’ I am proud to say that this is clearly an ethos that the vast majority of people in our area embody […]
Baslow Bird Walks
Would you like to recognise a birdsong when you hear it. Or identify a bird, or understand its behaviour and how it lives? And, would you like to know more about the birds living around our village? On behalf of Baslow Environment Group, Ian Johnston will be running two birds walks to introduce you to […]
Severn Trent update
Severn Trent Water was recently in touch to let residents know about the work they’re going to be doing between Calver and Grindleford – as part of a £22m project to protect the local water supply for years to come. At the time they were going to close a section of the main road for […]
Keeping fit with Tryumph In Life
Here are the details of various events, kids’ camps and classes being organised by Becky Lyne and her team: New sessions alert – Let’s Dance! Love to dance? But not so much strict lessons? Come along and learn some funky routines to the latest tunes. All about fun, not form. Shake out your tightnesses and […]
Plant Sale 4 May
Baslow Garden Society is holding a plant sale on Saturday 4 May on the village green in Baslow, from 10am to 1pm. There will be a range of fabulous plants from local gardeners, Millthorpe Nursery and Bradders Nursery, along with garden structures, obelisks and decorative pieces. Please bear the sale in mind, if you’re doing […]
Dog & Classic Tractor Show 5 May
Baslow St Anne’s School PTFA is proud to present the Baslow Dog & Classic Tractor Show, which will take place on Sunday 5 May from 1-5pm, at the Baslow Sports Field. Dogs to be at the arena by 3pm; £1 per dog entered into the show. During the event there will be: BBQ Bar Petting […]
Community Car Scheme
Did you know that Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport offer a community car scheme? This volunteer-led service provides door-to-door transport to medical appointments for anyone living in the Derbyshire Dales and Hope Valley, and provides a valuable service for those who would otherwise struggle to attend essential healthcare appointments. A little of your time can […]
Chatsworth Tours
A message from Graham who runs the Baslow Environment Group: Hi everyone Just a note to say there are still places available on both Chatsworth tours. This is a unique opportunity for everyone interested in practical work to transform and create habitats and encourage wildlife. We’re looking to create a range of projects for all […]
We’re recruiting
Derbyshire Police is recruiting Come to our careers event and find out about the wide variety of roles in policing, from the frontline to those who support behind the scenes. Last time our slots booked up and almost 300 people came along, so get in quick! The event will take place on 11 May 2024 […]
Environment Group update
Headlines from last meeting Lots of people came and we welcomed some new faces. Ben, George and Chris from Chatsworth chipped in their ideas about land and biodiversity, volunteering opportunities and the hydro electric generation on the estate. Ben is planning 2 trips around the Chatsworth estate to show the projects we could be involved […]
Parish Council update
Keep Baslow Beautiful With Spring in the air, many of us are looking at our gardens and beginning a Spring tidy up. Some important items to note: Please ensure that any shrubs or trees that overhang your boundary do not block footpaths or the highway. Hedges should be tight to the boundary wall with the […]
Safer Neighbourhood Team News
To see the March newsletter issued by the Safer Neighbourhood Team click in this link: READ THE NEWSLETTER
Mobile Phone Security
Anthony Boswell, Police, PCSO, Derbyshire Dales, advises that everyone should follow these simple steps to help protect your mobile phone and to keep safe. Using your phone when in the street Are you making a call or using your phone in the street? Ensure that you check your surroundings; is there anyone on a bicycle […]
Baslow Environment Group
Here is an update report from Graham of Baslow Environment Group How are we doing? Well I think we’ve come a long way since our first meeting in October. We now have 50 people on the mailing list and great attendance at the four meetings we’ve had so far. The land theme has three areas […]
Mapping out Derbyshire’s future
Residents urged to have a say on a new political map for Derbyshire. Derbyshire residents are invited to have their say on a new political map for the county, designed to ensure county councillors represent around the same number of people. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has published proposed changes to the […]
Get your skates on
Clare Whalley, the duty manager at The Prince of Wales in Baslow, is also captain of Team Icicles Senior – a synchronised skating team based at the National Ice Centre, Nottingham. Clare has now reached TEAM GB Performance level in a second skating discipline after being there as an ice dancer. As a member of […]
Are wood burners safe?
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 […]
Bus services: have your say
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 […]
Derbyshire County Council news
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
DDDC latest news
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 […]
15 minutes to save a life
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 […]
Incident in Baslow
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 […]
Fibre broadband update
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 […]
Derbyshire Voice app
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 […]
Bird Group meeting
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 […]
DDDC latest news
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 […]
Environmental Group meeting
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
Booking Clerk needed
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 […]
In memory of Dr Louise Jordan
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 […]
BECT needs you
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 […]
Major water repairs
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 […]
Safer Neighbourhood News
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 […]
Santa Steam Train
Baslow St Anne’s PTFA Santa Steam Train & Elf Trail From 1.30pm on 10 December outside Baslow St Anne’s School.
Traveller sites update
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. […]
Walk around Baslow
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 […]
Bakewell Market cancelled 13/11
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.
Event parking in Baslow
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 […]
Comedy Village’s charity auction
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 events
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 […]
Safer Neighbourhood News
Here is the link to the latest newsletter from Safer Neighbourhood Team
Village Hall clear-up
“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 […]
Road closure
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 fireworks timetable
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 […]
Flood impact survey
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 […]
Yellow weather warning
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 […]
Flood warnings lifted
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 […]