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Derbyshire Life
A helping hand
It’s the staff behind the scenes at care and retirement homes that can make all the difference to our loved ones enjoying their new residence
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June 2020
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A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
At this year’s N&EMPF Exhibition, local photographer David Keep achieved some of the highestever scores for his photography. Here he talks about his path to success
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May 2020
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The man set on charting a course
Martyn Baguley remembers William Mudge (1762-1820), one of the founding figures of the Ordnance Survey, on the 200th anniversary of his death
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May 2020
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Watching the birds
Andrew Griffiths confesses that catching fish is only a small part of why he loves fly fishing Derbyshire’s rivers
4 min |
May 2020
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SAVING OUR LAPWINGS
Paul Hobson makes a call to arms to help restore that glorious, evocative, countryside, spring sight and sound the flight and cry of the Peewit
4 min |
May 2020
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WHISPERS OF THE PAST
How Eyam’s crisis three and a half centuries ago offers inspiration for current challenges
6 min |
May 2020
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THE SWEET BLUEBELL
The sight of bluebells in the woodlands of Derbyshire and the Peak District is a sure sign that spring has arrived. Local photographer Gary Wallis reminds us of three places where there are some of the best displays of these wonderful flowers, which will be there again next year!
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May 2020
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Derbyshire's New High Sheriff Tony Walker CBE
Pat Ashworth talks to the former Deputy MD of Toyota Manufacturing UK who was installed as High Sheriff of Derbyshire for 2020/21 on 2nd April
8 min |
May 2020
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Buildings of delight
Mike Smith unearths past tales and present trails around the intriguing village of Hassop - a perfect post-social distancing destination
6 min |
May 2020
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Building bridges
Whaley Bridge became the focus of world attention last summer, when the reservoir dam cracked and threatened to wash away the town. Now the reports have been published. Andrew Griffihs investigates.
7 min |
May 2020
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A ZEST FOR LIFE
The inspirational story of David Greaves whose life was tragically cut short by illness. Mike Smith reports
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May 2020
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Town & Village Tales
Looking back on 15 years of town and village articles Ashley Franklin highlights some notable gems of life in Derbyshire
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April 2020
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THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
'Watching butterflies at Hoe Grange is a fantastic and rewarding experience'
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April 2020
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Taking to the hills
The second highest plateau in the Peak District is home to stunning scenery, wild weather, wreckage from a tragic aeroplane crash and a world-famous path – as well as being on the frontline of the battle against pollution. Peter Naldrett visits the peaty summit of Bleaklow
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April 2020
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In the valley of Combs
Mike Smith visits the idyllic secluded village near Chapel-en-le-Frith and bounded by the high gritstone hills of Castle Naze, Combs Moss and Ladder Hill
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April 2020
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How sweet it is! Derbyshire – a chocolate heaven
Catherine Roth visits two of the county’s most successful chocolatiers – Holdsworth Chocolates of Bakewell and Barry Colenso
7 min |
April 2020
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CRICKET LOVELY CRICKET
As Derbyshire County Cricket Club celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2020, Nigel Powlson looks back at a long history of being the underdog and having to battle against the odds to bring success back home
9 min |
April 2020
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April Follies: WIRKSWORTH to CHATSWORTH
Feel the joys of spring on this jolly jaunt visiting some of Derbyshire’s finest follies – from the star disc of Wirksworth to the Hunting Tower of Chatsworth, via Birchover’s Druid Caves!
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April 2020
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All well... and good
After a career in fashion Pentrich-born Jayn Sterland returned to her roots and is now Managing Director of Weleda UK – the world renowned producers of natural cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Catherine Roth catches up with her at the Ilkeston headquarters
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April 2020
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A Viking Quest
Dr Gareth Williams, British Museum curator and expert on the history and archaeology of the Vikings and of Tutbury Castle, advised on a recent case concerning the illegal break-up of a Viking hoard of ‘national importance’.
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April 2020
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A LODGE with a view
The Duchess of Rutland has taken inspiration from the surrounding moorland for her splendid refurbishment of Moscar Lodge near Bamford. She tells Catherine Roth about the project
3 min |
April 2020
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The Egret has landed
Paul Hobson tells the heartening account of the survival and return to our shores of a bird whose beautiful plumage once resulted in its downfall
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March 2020
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Spirit of the game
Wheathills has recently completed an intricate sculpture – commissioned by Dr Dallas Burston who turned up the ball for the Royal Shrovetide Match in 2017 – which captures the essence of the game
8 min |
March 2020
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Lea Hurst
As we approach the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale this May, Peter Kay – the owner and restorer of her family home in Derbyshire – talks to Pat Ashworth
6 min |
March 2020
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PICTURING THE PAST
A definitive guide to the fascinating history of one of the county’s most popular villages – Matlock Bath: A Perfectly Romantic Place – has just been published
5 min |
March 2020
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Picture Perfect Derbyshire
A selection of stunning county sights photographed by Ashley Franklin
5 min |
March 2020
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On golden pond
Ponds encourage many exciting new visitors to your garden and are a great way to take a peek at even more species! Nick Brown, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Enquiries Officer, tells us more about his own pond and how to build your own
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March 2020
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Holding on to CLEAR BLUE WATER
Andrew Griffiths wades into the Darley Dale headquarters of Peak UK, an award-winning kayaking equipment designer, and manufacturer, to find out the secrets of its success
7 min |
March 2020
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From CYCLE RACING to UPCYCLING
Triple Olympic medal winner and British Road Racing Champion Rob Hayles has turned his attention to ‘Carbon Concepts’, creating bespoke cycling-inspired items from his Peak District home. Mike Smith reports
5 min |
March 2020
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CHESTERFIELD Derbyshire's ‘second city'
A great history and splendid modern developments are creating an exciting place to live and visit
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